DRAFT TRACKER 2020
2020
DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 268 lbs
- Arm
- 34 3/8"
- Hand
- 10 7/8"
- Wing
- 84"
Production
66.57
Athleticism
67.78
Overall Score
66.47
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 264 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
69.47
Athleticism
74.47
Overall Score
69.36
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 306 lbs
- Arm
- 31 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
70.93
Athleticism
72.82
Overall Score
70.98
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Converted from tight end to tackle two years ago and will need to keep sliding inside as a zone-scheme blocker. His understanding of angles improved rapidly in-season, allowing his athleticism and agility to do their things as a move blocker. He sustains with grip strength and balance, but needs to be on the move and working away from stack-and-shed defenders. His short arms and substandard core strength got him bullied into the pocket by average MAC rushers and there is no guarantee that additional strength and technique work will fix it against pro rushers. He faces an uphill battle, but has developmental potential that could interest zone-scheme teams at either guard or center.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 7/8"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
66.92
Athleticism
53.31
Overall Score
63.35
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Barrel-chested grinder with the toughness and power to play brute ball in the trenches. Lemieux is well-known for his toughness and intelligence. He's an experienced, well-schooled guard. He's athletic enough to perform in a variety of run schemes, but does his best work with combo blocks and double teams. Against NFL interior athletes, he will find it tougher to keep blocks centered and sustained. He should be OK as a run blocker early on, but his issues in pass protection might not be quickly fixed and could push him into the "good backup, eventual starter" category.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/2"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 75 3/8"
Production
59.92
Athleticism
87
Overall Score
72.66
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Well-built slot receiver who tends to take what the defense gives him but doesn't really have the skillset to threaten and defeat coverage on a regular basis. He doesn't have a big early burst or desired long speed so he's likely to wear coverage unless he's bunched or in motion. His hands are reliable and he's quick in transitioning from catch to run in the quick passing game. He's a fearless, downhill kick returner with a running back's vision and can flip the field for his team, but he needs to prove he's worthy of a receiver spot on the roster to make a team.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Long-limbed safety with limited range but above-average ball skills. While he can flip the field with interceptions, there are times he doesn't play with the instincts or recognition teams want from a safety. He's an intimidating striker who can punish receivers or leave a mark on running backs climbing up to the second level. Inconsistencies with open-field tackling and below-average man-cover skills could limit his scheme fit, but he has Day 3 talent and backup potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 1/8"
- Weight
- 306 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 81 5/8"
Production
67.22
Athleticism
59.78
Overall Score
66.16
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Tackle prospect with below-average arm length, average athleticism and above-average nasty. While he's likely to be tagged as a right tackle, he may have the tools to fit into a swing tackle role if needed. He's got good natural strength but some lower body tightness hinders leverage both as a drive blocker and in his pass anchor. McKivitz can be a little tardy on backside cutoffs, but moves well enough to handle blocking duties in space. His dirt-dog mentality will be welcomed in offensive line rooms, but he will have to fight to be become an NFL starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 275 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 80 3/8"
Production
61.50
Athleticism
65.99
Overall Score
65
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Strowbridge will give opponents a physical challenge with good length, toughness and hand usage at the point of attack, but he lacks the suddenness and short-area directional change to be a consistent disruptor. While he's not a plus pass rusher, he definitely flashed at the Senior Bowl and has upside as a reduced rusher in an even front on passing downs. He will need to drop the pad level to improve as an edge-setter, but he appears to offer the necessary physical tools and demeanor to become a rotational 3-4 five-technique or 4-3 base end with eventual-starter potential.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 261 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 81 1/4"
Production
71.67
Athleticism
69.82
Overall Score
68.55
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
He's quite raw and in the dead center of his developmental phase, but it's hard not to get excited by the traits and flashes. Gipson was a late bloomer so he is still a little behind in his fundamentals and technique. He doesn't have go-to moves and counters, but the rush is real with a long, explosive first step and the athleticism and length to win the edge and harass the pocket. He needs better hand usage and lower body strength to handle himself at the point of attack, but he is a rangy tackler. Gipson isn't NFL-ready yet, but he's a potential diamond in the rough as a long-limbed defensive end in odd or even fronts.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 309 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 7/8"
Production
70.19
Athleticism
68.62
Overall Score
71.68
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Reliable interior blocker with guard/center flexibility who is better-suited for zone blocking than trying to push people around heads-up. Ismael is a rhythmic move blocker with footwork and feel to find his landmarks. He's also scrappy enough to hang in against power across from him, but he can't do it alone. While he hasn't consistently faced off against NFL-caliber competition, he appears to have enough anchor to help fortify the pocket for quarterbacks. He could find early work as a backup G/C, with the potential to become a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 74 3/8"
Production
66.86
Athleticism
78.15
Overall Score
70.04
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Unheralded three-star recruit who was a late scholarship offer at Auburn, but became a consistent back-end contributor. He's well-built and plays physical football, but he's not necessarily a punisher. He has a good burst downhill into run support duties, but can be a little inconsistent with his angles. Thomas can cover tight ends and has some "big nickel" experience, but will be better off playing with his eyes forward in short zone or in the box. He has the size, explosiveness and special teams potential to compete for a roster spot as a backup strong safety.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
69.83
Athleticism
75.51
Overall Score
74.02
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Angular outside corner who uses instinctive footwork and long arms to close out and challenge a healthy percentage of throws. His backpedal and transitions are more functional than fluid and could be exploited by NFL route-runners and speedsters. His reactive quickness and ball skills fit nicely into zone-based coverages, allowing greater freedom to spy quarterbacks and squeeze short and intermediate throws. He can handle man coverage, but he needs protection over the top. Hall is a future starting cornerback but might garner attention at free safety at some point in his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Well-built kicker who has the leg strength to handle kickoff duties and should have the power to muscle up on tries of 50-plus. While he was extremely accurate from 40-plus in 2019, that distance had been a major issue for him in previous years. His drive kicks come out without as much lift and his truncated follow-through might need some work in order to create more consistent ball flight. The 2019 results were encouraging, but he still has much to prove.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 302 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 77 1/2"
Production
68.77
Athleticism
75.83
Overall Score
73.17
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Worker-bee, center-only prospect who won't check many physical boxes but brings his grit to the fight on every snap. Harris' body type belies his impressive foot quickness and ability to make all the move blocks needed from his position. His ability to sustain both run and pass blocks speak to his consistency of effort and performance, but size, scheme and positional limitations could cause him to drop lower in the draft than his actual tape would dictate.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/8"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- 30 7/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
81.59
Athleticism
64.45
Overall Score
73.96
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Contested-catch warrior who plays the game like a big brother imposing his will on his younger brothers on the playground. Johnson's lack of speed and explosiveness make it hard to create clean catch windows unless he's working against zone. However, he's an absolute rebound champ, using instincts, timing and an impressive knowledge of body control to keep defenders away from the football and make it his own. His production speaks directly to his ball skills and competitiveness, but physical limitations might pigeon-hole him into a role as a zone-beating possession slot with red-zone talent.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 29 3/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 72 5/8"
Production
68.65
Athleticism
82.77
Overall Score
72.67
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Undersized safety turned linebacker who summons toughness and spunk to counterbalance his lack of traits. The production has been fairly impressive in two of the last three seasons, but he's quicker than fast and his range is limited. Hudson's lack of size shows up near the line of scrimmage and he's not as sticky in coverage as he needs to be. His talent for blocking punts should garner attention, but may not be enough to overcome deficiencies at linebacker or safety.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 7/8"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/2"
Production
60.72
Athleticism
74.48
Overall Score
68.59
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
He's a little slender and his speed is average, but Vildor possesses good athletic ability with the man cover talent to stay near his target. He does a nice job of challenging throws effectively when he's in position thanks to his length and timing, but he'll need to improve his route recognition and anticipation as a pro. He can be too passive and ineffective as a tackler, which will be a non-starter for certain NFL teams. Vildor has the ability to challenge for a CB4/CB5 spot for man-cover defenses.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
Production
78.98
Athleticism
75.33
Overall Score
74.29
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 5/8"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
64.61
Athleticism
70.47
Overall Score
70.34
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Productive outside receiver with great size and ball skills, but below-average speed. May need to find an offense that allows him to work downfield, where size overrides quickness once the ball is in the air. He missed a chunk of 2019 due to a lingering hamstring issue, but looked fairly pedestrian against LSU's talented cornerbacks. He should work well against zone, but needs to play stronger to battle back against the contested catches he's going to see. Johnson may need a more limited route-tree that allows him to open up his stride and exploit size mismatches down the field.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
70.60
Athleticism
62.70
Overall Score
70.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
After missing all of 2018, Cephus got right back into the swing of things culminating with memorable games against Ohio State and Oregon. Size and body positioning create workable windows in tight quarters and his ball skills build trust with the quarterback. He's a build-up runner who lacks suddenness to uncover and may need to be motioned, bunched, and lined in the slot to help with early separation. Teams know he can catch it but will need to see him get open. Cephus is a possession receiver with the profile of a capable WR3/4.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 219 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/8"
- Hand
- 8 7/8"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
71.02
Athleticism
63.43
Overall Score
69.93
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Heady quarterback who is light on physical traits but sees the game like a pro signal-caller most of the time. Fromm has big-game experience and proved to be a worthy challenger against Alabama as a freshman and sophomore. He's a full-field reader who has shown a consistent ability to change plays and make smart pre- and post-snap decisions. Arm strength is a concern, and that concern may be exacerbated if his ball placement and timing aren't more consistent. He's an intelligent game-manager whose range is good backup to middling starter, but he will be scheme- and skill-position-needy at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 189 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
68.13
Athleticism
78.60
Overall Score
67.98
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Tall, spindly deep threat with a good feel for speed variance to bolster effectiveness of separation speed. While Hightower can get down the field, he needs to be led to water and in the clear, as his ball tracking and 50/50 attack skills leave much to be desired. The lack of size and strength could be a continuing issue against press and with contested catches. His run-after-catch and kick-return ability are nice, but may not be enough to balance out the aforementioned concerns.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 76 3/8"
Production
64.67
Athleticism
72.62
Overall Score
68.73
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Outside cornerback with good size, but a player who needs to find the proper coverage fit to help him do his job. Hand has played press, off-man and a variety of zones. His recognition and response from zone is adequate, but he doesn't have the necessary transition quickness and burst to stay close enough with NFL-caliber targets. Hand is fairly competitive and disciplined in coverage, but the skill level appears to be average. He might have a future as a backup for a zone-heavy cover team, but he needs to improve his run support and prove he can handle some special teams duties.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
63.93
Athleticism
56.96
Overall Score
60.17
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Durable three-year starter and two-time team captain with leadership and dirt-dog mentality that defensive coaches will love. He's a little undersized but punches above his weight with grown man strength and a desire to play with force. He plays with some tightness in his lower half, which limits his short-area agility and playmaking range. Washington can feel the blocking scheme and attacks it with aggressive hands and upper-body power to fight and counter base blocks. He has below-average size and length and doesn't offer NFL rush value, but he has rotational value as a shade nose or three-technique in a 4-3 scheme.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
63.23
Athleticism
72.46
Overall Score
70.08
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Raw but talented X receiver with NFL-caliber length, speed and athletic ability. He runs a limited route tree and doesn't show enough attention to detail in his route work, but he's loose and fluid with the ability to get that area corrected. He lets coverage off the hook when he doesn't burst and separate like he's capable of, but he has access to plenty of juice when needed. While improvement should be expected, learning to play with better catch aggression and ball-tracking is not a given. Coulter is an explosive, high-upside talent with functional-starter upside, but a lower floor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Lightweight scat-back who offers good versatility as a pass-catcher, change-of-pace runner and quality kick returner. While he has some wiggle and elusiveness, he takes an alarming amount of punishing blows and gets tossed around like a sack of laundry as an inside runner. He will need to pair with a team that utilizes his vision and tempo primarily on stretch plays. His play speed is just average, which hurts him when he becomes too predictable with his choice or rush paths. Huntley runs good routes and could be considered for usage in gadget packages that also take advantage of his ability to work from the slot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 176 lbs
- Arm
- 30 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 74"
Production
63.72
Athleticism
80.03
Overall Score
70.78
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Limber and explosive, he has the makings of a mismatch slot with the ability to stretch and attack speed-deficient coverages. It's easy to criticize Mooney for frequency of drops during his time at Tulane, but he took short throws and turned them into touchdowns of 86, 79 and 55 yards in 2018. He's sudden underneath and should fit right in as a slot, but he won't be able to outrun NFL coverage and needs to tighten up the routes. He definitely has a puncher's shot at finding an NFL home, but the slender frame and inability to help on special teams are big challenges to overcome.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 297 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 79 3/8"
Production
68.34
Athleticism
62.52
Overall Score
65.49
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Early into his evaluation, it's hard to get past the tight lower body that restricts his upfield and lateral strides with his feet barely leaving the ground. As the tape rolls on, it's impossible not to notice his motor and that he's always around the ball and rarely on the ground. Murchison has the ability to battle through blocks and come out well-oriented and ready to make plays. He's quick to process and respond, but doesn't have great closing burst and lateral agility. He thrives in smaller spaces with less ground to cover and should become a good rotational three-technique for a 4-3 defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 81"
Production
56.16
Athleticism
74.34
Overall Score
61.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Angular linebacker with decent straight-line twitch who takes too long to diagnose and flow, making him a viable block for climbing linemen. He plays upright and a little stiff in his scrapes and doesn't find his run fits as efficiently as he needs to. He can gather and wrap as a tackler, but will struggle to finish elusive backs in the open field and he's unimpressive as a passing-down participant. Martin's lack of early play recognition and elusive flow to ball might push him outside as a 4-3 SAM option.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/2"
- Weight
- 203 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
58.32
Athleticism
79.81
Overall Score
60.80
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Osborn played mostly from the slot at Buffalo and mostly outside at Miami, but Buffalo likely had it right. His size, quickness and speed fail to stand out and he's not fully equipped to get away from tight man on the pro level. From the slot, his instincts in space and overall toughness could serve him well, but are still garden variety at best. However, Osborn has been a consistently productive punt returner for three seasons and is able to cover kicks and punts if asked. The special teams work gives him a shot if he can be functional as a backup receiver.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 261 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PROSPECT 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
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
71.41
Athleticism
64.83
Overall Score
71.77
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
He's built like a tall, puffed-up safety, but he also runs like one with the range to find play after play when he's kept clean. Strnad could have issues against downhill running attacks due to a lack of size and hand usage. He's an explosive athlete and aggressive striker, but big backs could wear him down on the pro level. He has the twitch and burst to roam from sideline to sideline and should play faster and more efficiently as his recognition improves. He's an ascending playmaker whose athleticism, third-down talent and special-teams ability could make him a middle-round selection as a 4-3 WILL or 3-4 ILB if his medicals check out.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 257 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
Production
77.36
Athleticism
60.96
Overall Score
68.96
PROSPECT 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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