DRAFT TRACKER 2021

Impressive physical specimen with the traits and athletic profile to move up the draft board, but tape shows he might still need more course work before he’s ready to make a difference in the pros. He uses his length and hands effectively at the point of attack, but needs to weaponize them as a pass rusher. Currently, he's too obvious as a rusher and doesn't have a myriad of go-to moves or counters when he's facing off against a talented opponent. The key for Tryon will be learning to grease the edge and create angles of entry both inside and outside. He has high upside but could spend the first year or two as a rotational defender while adding more polish.

Considered by some scouts as a "flash" prospect with high-end moments on tape, but a lack of sustained excellence and production. Onwuzurike is undersized for his position but he’s very strong for his size with the ability to anchor down against interior blockers. He's very physical and flashes moments where he is able to control and overwhelm single blocks. An explosive first step provides early momentum into the neutral zone, but he failed to post the high-end production that is usually associated with that interior trait. He's light on his feet but heavy with his hands, and that combination should lead to continued improvement as an NFL pass rusher. If he can play with the same grit we saw against Oregon and USC in 2019, Onwuzurike has a chance to become a disruptive starter in an attacking front.

Evaluators will love his instincts, pedigree and elite football character. Some teams might worry about his long speed and whether he can play down the field as a man-to-man nickel while others will see him as a little short to be playing safety. However, there will likely be more teams who see it the other way, viewing Molden as a versatile defender whose competitive nature, play strength and anticipation help him play as big and fast as he needs to. He's a team leader with NFL-caliber play recognition and feel for the game. While he does lack plus acceleration out of transitions, he has fast feet and plays with good balance around the field in both coverage and as a steady, open-field tackler. Molden plays in the mold of a Washington defensive back: with urgency and a nose for the football. He is a Day 2 talent with the intangibles to help elevate a defense.

Three-technique with compact frame who lacks desired length but possesses twitchy play strength that can make him a factor against the run. Bronson has to work hard heads-up against bigger, stronger men but he has impressive shed strength once his hands are set and the blocker is stacked. He will struggle to handle down blocks and double teams, so he might need a scheme that allows more upfield action over read-and-react. His rush is fairly active and he plays with some violence in his hands but he lacks the instincts and counters needed to make much of a mark in that area. He might not be selected in the draft, but he has intriguing physical tools.

Intriguing height and length but his lack of instincts and burst to close on the throw are clearly the culprits for no career interceptions and a lack of ball production. He's not a very physical run supporter and lacks speed to carry vertical threats down the field. While he has some tools to work with as a press corner, he's just not sticky enough in coverage to make much of a difference.