DRAFT TRACKER 2021
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 2 • Pick 31
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Savvy, game-wise center with below-average length, good core strength and a full slate of intangibles desired at that position. Humphrey is praised inside the building for his outstanding leadership and having the recognition to make all the calls up front. He's more of a positional blocker than fork-lifter but has the core strength to neutralize and stalemate blockers at the point of attack. He's not a plus athlete but he's athletic enough as a move blocker, with the ability to work his feet into position to finish blocks after contact. He plays with a nasty streak when needed, which will appeal to offensive line coaches, but his overall profile might be more "steady" than "star." Humphrey is a solid, safe selection and should become a longtime starter.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 3 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Great-looking running back at a quick glance, but one who suffers from inconsistency in creativity and decisiveness. The regular-season tape at Ohio State was fairly disappointing relative to the talent he showed at Oklahoma, but his monster postseason should quell some concerns. At both schools, the interior vision and decision-making was suspect and would run him into some traffic. He does have potential as an outside-zone back, where he has more time and space to utilize his skills. He has size and open-field speed and will step up and handle his business in pass protection, as well as catch it out of the backfield. So, while Sermon's skill level as a runner is somewhat average, his potential as a three-down backup with upside should create middle-round interest.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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New England Patriots
Round 4 • Pick 15
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wrecking ball of a runner who tends to be all fight and no flight between the hash marks. Stevenson's burly, thick frame and punishing demeanor clearly takes a toll on defenses as the game rolls on. He's at his best as a downhill runner, gathering momentum to attack the second level, but sees his effectiveness plummet when defenses can spill him wide or when he's bouncing runs outside unnecessarily. He doesn't have much finesse in his game and will leave some yardage on the field due to inconsistent vision and feel for run lane development. Stevenson can act as a change-of-pace bully or a quality three-down backup for a team that values downhill, power football.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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New England Patriots
Round 3 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive but undersized defensive end who might need to prove he can play standing for a 3-4 scheme. Perkins is tight-hipped and a very average athlete with production coming thanks to his hard-charging motor as well as Oklahoma's slant-heavy defensive front. He's tough but the lack of bend has a distinct impact on his anchor and contact balance at the point of attack. Despite some physical deficiencies, he plays with forward focus and the attitude to go find the football. There are differences of opinion in the NFL scouting community regarding his NFL potential, but the lack of traits and functional quickness are challenges that could limit him.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 4 • Pick 32
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Potential backup cornerback who could earn his keep thanks to maniacal effort as a special teams ace. Possesses a stout, strong frame and loves to turn press release into a physical challenge no matter how big the man is across from him. He's twitchy and quick for short-area attacks when allowed to play forward but gets overwhelmed by bigger receivers downfield, resulting in penalties and jump-ball losses. Brown is an excellent option on kick and punt coverage and can compete for kick return duties, but he must convince teams he has enough value as a backup slot corner to provide roster flexibility.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 7 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite his size and ball production at the end of the year, there is too much tape (including the Senior Bowl) that put his struggles on display as it pertains to fluidity and stickiness in coverage. He lacks recovery speed and open-field athleticism to deal with NFL man coverage, but his 2020 experience at safety could open the door for a position change at the next level. He wasn't asked to do much more than basic two-deep drops, but he clearly has the coverage experience to adapt to more than that. However, he will have to become both tougher and more consistent as a tackle finisher in order to make that switch a full-time job opportunity.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 1/4"
- Weight
- 321 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 80 7/8"
Production
56.83
Athleticism
51
Total Score
107.83
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Two-year starter at right tackle with quality size and length but a concerning lack of functional bend and change of direction. While Ealy has clearly made strides as a player while at Oklahoma, too often he's forced into maul mode in order to scramble and engage. He has very average range as a run blocker and a low hit rate when climbing up to the second level. If he can fix his hands and utilize length more consistently in pass protection, he'll have a shot as his pass slides looked smooth and quick at the Senior Bowl. If he's unable to get enough bend to anchor more consistently against the bull rush, then he won't be around for long as an NFL tackle.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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