DRAFT TRACKER 2021

Forrest is an urgent player. He's willing and able to play near the line of scrimmage or flow downhill quickly in order to constrict the run lane and defend the flanks against outside runs. His eagerness to jump route fakes and his lack of recovery speed are both very exploitable in man coverage, though. He's comfortable and steady from split zone and has a game that is also suited for playing down near the box. He gets himself blocked by going too far downhill and will have some open-field misses, but what he brings in run support will outweigh those issues.

Raw but athletic with big, strong hands and the potential to get substantially better with additional technique and strength training. His 2020 tape is erratic, with highs and lows on any given snap. However, teams will be much less interested in his inconsistency and much more interested in the flashes and potential. Hudson’s pass-pro technique and lack of redirect strength are substantial issues and must be corrected before he is game-ready. His lateral quickness and second-level radar will make him a favorite for move-oriented rushing attacks, since he can get to positioning that most linemen can’t. He’s still very much in a developmental phase, but a high ceiling will likely push him up the draft board.

Australian punting prospect with excellent size and good touch. Smith has shown flashes of his leg strength at times and might be able to amp up the distance when switching to a more traditional approach. His hang time is better than that of most college punters and he was terrific in burying opponents inside the 10- and 20-yard lines once he had his shot. He has a good chance of being drafted and making an NFL roster.

Explosive tester with compact, muscular frame whose 2018 tape was simply better than what he put out in 2020 coming off his ACL injury. There is a good chance Wiggins will continue to find himself after another season removed from his injury. His short-area twitch and ability to quickly close on routes in front of him can be impressive. His 2018 ball production was no accident, as he frequently created opportunities for himself to make plays on the football, but he's much better moving forward than when asked to transition and cover lateral route breaks. He's tough and willing, but too small to cover NFL tight ends. In addition, his lack of reactive agility and length as an open-field tackler create concerns. He'll impress in a workout, but might have a ceiling as an NFL backup.

Pro size with broad, thickly built lower half. Doaks can be a physical runner when he wants to be, but there are times when he gears down rather than imposing his will into contact. He lacks foot quickness and the desired field vision to find pathways and yardage on his own, so power will need to become his calling card. He looks more comfortable lining up behind the quarterback and attacking the flanks, where he has longer to process the defense and can get his momentum building. He does just enough out of the backfield and has decent pass pro potential. He might go undrafted but has enough going for him to get a look.

Played at Cincinnati as a productive, undersized linebacker with the ability to step outside and cover from time to time, but he'll need to rebrand as a box safety or dime linebacker moving forward. White has plenty of toughness to play near the line, but his lack of length and pace leads to missed open-field tackles. He's not bad at navigating around blocks and can handle zone cover duties underneath, but man coverage could be a challenge for him. His lack of size and true position fit could be too much to overcome, but box safety is his best shot.