DRAFT TRACKER 2022

Beefy, mountainous nose tackle with the size, power and will to clog the drain and alter the offense's desire to run between the tackles. Davis has anchor and quick-shed talent to eviscerate single blocks and successfully occupy double teams, allowing linebackers to thrive in pursuit of ball-carriers. He plays upright, lacking agility and reactive quickness to mark up a stat sheet with any consistency, but that's not what he's asked to do. Davis won't be as effective against outside-zone teams and won't offer much rush, but he could become one of the league's best run-pluggers as soon as he takes the field.

Highly active defensive tackle with decent strength. Wyatt is made for movement and disruptions. He helped himself in 2021 with better tape both against the run and as a pass rusher. His lateral quickness is useful in beating zone blocks and in sliding across the front in a game-based pass rush. Wyatt has adequate strength but struggles to withstand a second blocker. The traits are average, but the effort is consistent and Wyatt should fit nicely as a rotational, gap-seeking three-technique with disruptive flashes.

Nose tackle with size and power that fuels his rumbling playing style. Jones lacks explosive get-off and hand twitch. He's unlikely to be a quick-win defender, but the anchor and upper-body power are present for gap-control duties once he gets his footwork and hand usage schooled up. He was a standout on a bad defense and more than held his own against the toughest competition he faced. Jones has the demeanor, traits and overall ability to become a successful run-plugger and potential starter in a two-gapping scheme.

Scheme-versatile wide body with long arms and solid technique at the point of attack. Mathis is a Nick Saban-style run-plugger with powerful hands and a dense anchor. He comes into the league ready for two-gapping duties. He's more effective against downhill rush attacks than move-blocking schemes, but he's more a piece of the front than a standout playmaker. He can push the pocket on early down passing plays but is likely to come off the field on passing downs. Mathis should compete for early playing time as a 4-3/3-4 nose or as a five-technique.

Early entry defensive lineman who appears to be caught between "best fit" positions at this time. Leal possesses adequate rush skills and knows how to craft a rush plan, but a lack of suddenness and closing burst turns potential sacks into hurries without the help of a long pocket count. When the motor is cranked up, he can stack and slide past run blockers with efficiency and quickness. He didn't put together the tape that was expected and disappointing reps against Evan Neal (Alabama) and Charles Cross (Mississippi State) could create concerns about his pro readiness. Most will see him as an even-front defender in some capacity, but playing 3-4 DE might be his best fit as a pro.

Winfrey looks the part and will impress with his body type at the NFL Scouting Combine. However, he's frequently late off the ball. A tight lower half and disappointing lateral agility make him a liability against move-blocking schemes. He does, however, have an explosive get-off and heavy hands. His flashes at the Senior Bowl improved his draft stock and made teams take notice. He has some hit-or-miss elements to his game but has good rotational value with a chance to become an eventual starter.

Uwazurike's combination of size, length and athleticism makes him an intriguing defensive line projection at the next level. He has played every defensive line position in both odd and even fronts and was productive doing so. Early glances at tape show a player with subpar pad level and inconsistent scraps at the point of attack, but a closer look shows the technique improved and he received more reps inside at the nose. He's an active pass rusher with lively hand usage and the ability to go from an edge attack to a straight bull rush in the middle of the rep. He will appeal to 3-4 teams at either nose or five-technique.

Defensive lineman who isn't a pure one-gapper or two-gapper, but has enough play strength and athleticism to operate in either capacity. Butler plays more stoutly than his top-heavy frame might indicate. His blend of body control and grit allow him to reverse course against block sustain and get back into the play. He's not overly explosive up the field but has enough edge rush and secondary effort to become a nuisance from time to time. Butler should step into a rotational role early in his career before competing for a spot as a starting three-technique for a 4-3 unit.

One-gapping three-technique with terrific snap quickness that creates early advantages with the potential to become full-scale disruptions. Davis is a former linebacker with above-average bend, foot quickness and athleticism to create mismatches for lumbering guards. He needs more schooling and refinement as both a run defender and pass rusher to become capable of competing against the spectrum of talent he will see on the next level. He hasn't played much football over the last two seasons, but his explosive flashes could foreshadow a bright upside as a disruptive, upfield talent.

College nose tackle with the size and length for consideration along the interior or as an odd front defensive end. Ridgeway is more wrestler than gap-eater when taking on blocks as a nose. He's likely to be coveted by traits-based evaluators eager to develop the physical ingredients into a more polished product. While most of his experience has come at nose tackle, the sum of his parts might make more sense as a 3-4 defensive end, where his long arms and natural power would become more beneficial as an edge-setter. Regardless of position, he won't offer much help as a pass rusher, so rotational lineman with upside is likely to become his tag as a Day 3 prospect.

Nose tackle prospect with a well-earned reputation for making it hard on blockers to do their job in the run game. Farrell has seen personal maturity and development in his play that allowed him to consistently bully opponents as a physical force in the middle in 2021, but he tested poorly at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. He will be somewhat tethered to home base but could help in upgrading a leaky run defense. Farrell is a two-gapping nose with Day 3 value.

Interior lineman who plays with heavy hands to pop and separate for an early advantage, but heavy feet that prevent him from doing enough with it. He can handle some of the heavy lifting, but not all. Ogbonnia will flash as a one-technique or tilted nose but lacks the pad level and parking brake to hold it down as a 3-4 nose. He has very average quickness and does not profile as a mismatch defender. He is not an NFL pass-rush threat. He had splashy moments at the Senior Bowl and has a shot as a backup 4-3 nose but could offer some position flexibility for teams running varied fronts.

Gap-stuffing nose tackle who plays with good strength to disrupt blocking from guard to guard. Davidson is an early-down run defender only, but he can be a handful to get blocked on those downs. He plays on a bulky, powerful base that helps absorb double teams with relative success and he has the upper-body strength to beat a single block. He needs to improve his hand command at the point of attack and learn to shed with better timing to help him finish more consistently. Davidson projects as a backup nose for odd or even fronts.

Two-year starter with size, length and power at the point of attack to create some excitement from evaluators heavily into traits. Peevy flashed against both average and above-average competition while at Texas A&M, but looked heavier and a shade slower in 2021. When working with proper footwork and hand quickness, he offers glimpses of dominance in jolting blockers and muddying run lanes, but his technique and performance can be a little undisciplined at times. It's easy to project him as a backup nose for odd or even fronts but he has upside and could offer additional position versatility.

Three-technique with average size and athleticism who needs to play in a one-gapping front where his ability to find the gap can be made useful. Garrett has a good football IQ and is skilled, but he's not able to impose his will across all levels of competition. He can discard the average guard with efficient hand work but he's missing the length to play read-and-react, and the anchor to occupy space against most double teams. He's not explosive but does have the tools to help threaten a pocket as a rusher. Haskell is a scheme-dependent, middle-round prospect with rotational value.

Imposing space-eater with flashes of physical dominance against a level of competition that hasn't fully tested him. Elliss was a heralded prospect out of high school and began his career at Mississippi State before transferring to Idaho, where his dad (former Detroit Lion Luther Elliss) coached him up on the defensive line. He has the physical tools and power to make a living as a two-gapping, odd-front nose guard but will need to improve his technique and footwork to become a true tree stump in the middle against the run. Ellis has Day 3 potential with starting upside, but weight management will be very important for him.

Humphrey was a handful for opposing centers when lining up over the top of them. He's wide but taller with good length and a legitimate gap-eating base to withstand double teams and muddy the interior. He won't offer much help against outside-zone teams and will only be a run down option. Humphrey's stat lines might not excite, but he has value as a rotational nose tackle who can fit even or odd fronts.

Face-up defender who fires off the ball with a rock 'em, sock 'em mentality that works for him and against him. Henningsen is a phone booth brawler lacking a dynamic playmaking skill set as a run defender or pass rusher. He offers a worthy challenge to the blocker in front of him, but he fails to play with much awareness for the play design at times. He's not girthy enough to fit as a three-technique but possesses the traits and toughness to compete for a roster spot as a rotational 3-4 end.

Defensive tackle with pretty good flashes but a lack of consistency that can be frustrating to watch. Booker has a thick frame and pretty good upper-body power but is unable to plant a post leg and hold his ground against edge pressure or double teams. He's strong enough to punch and separate but arm length might be the culprit in his inability to rid himself of blocks on a consistent basis. He's a decent athlete with some rush potential and could be a rotational player for a team employing multiple fronts.

Strong performances at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and Senior Bowl practices have boosted Johnson's draft stock despite somewhat pedestrian tape. He has the build, strength and length to play as a defensive tackle or odd-front end. He flashes recovery strength to battle back against early disadvantages, but needs to get off the ball and into opponents more aggressively to create early advantages of his own. Johnson's week in Mobile gives him a chance to hear his name called during the draft.

Diallo has been tied to multiple colleges and multiple positions. While he has experience as a physical base end in an even front, he lacks the length and rush consistency teams look for along the edge and would be better-suited gaining back his weight and plying his trade inside. The twitchy, violent hands and ability to pursue down the line with speed create playmaking opportunities that should translate into the league, but he must play with better focus and gap integrity to stick around as a rotational defender.

If your defense needs a block consumer who anchors at the point of attack, Brooks isn't the right fit. If your defense is looking for an athletic, gap-attacking prospect, you've come to the right place. Brooks lacks the size and mass of an NFL interior lineman but has first-step quickness with an ability to create quick-win opportunities. He's determined to get off blocks and into plays, and he can be disruptive to blocking schemes as both a run and pass defender. However, he could struggle to find a true home as the tweener label is likely to stick.

Productive interior lineman who plays with good upper-body power and the skills needed to create for himself. He has average size by NFL standards, so his lack of foot quickness inside could make his work a little tougher. He's an instinctive rusher, which increases his chances of competing for a roster spot.

A three-year starter and team captain, Taylor plays with explosive upper-body power and unified hands and feet to help rack up production. However, he's undersized by interior defensive line standards in the NFL. He has first-step quickness and talent to find his production, but a lack of traits could limit his opportunities.

Heavy nose tackle who is more space-eater than dominant player in the middle of the defense. McCall's size and strength are positive factors in challenging single blocks and double teams but he doesn't play with enough leverage, body control or hand command to require game planning by the offense. He doesn't help as a pass rusher and has limited range as a run defender, so sticking with a team as a rotational nose could be challenging.

Athletic defender caught between positions and lacking the desired NFL body type for end or tackle. Williams' production was fairly pedestrian during his time at both Clemson and Virginia Tech, but he possesses more ability than the stats might indicate. His lateral foot quickness in the run game and as a rusher can create early advantages but he's still learning to convert the advantages into wins. Finding a fit will be important but the athleticism and play strength could create a competitive camp for Williams.

Early-entry nose tackle with good lower-body power but enough on tape to get excited about. Hinton, whose father is a former seven-time Pro Bowler, can sit down and defend his gaps and offers up a good fight against double teams. He will be scheme-dependent as he's unable to disrupt in the gaps or stay on schedule against move-blocking fronts. He has potential as a backup run-defending nose, but a lack of rush and explosiveness will hurt his chances.

Athletic one-technique with adequate play strength and flashes of NFL potential. Johnson's 2019 season was his best to date, displaying a disruptive combination of quickness and power. He plays with the leverage and lateral quickness to compete as a run defender but fails to control and dominate the point of attack. His testing should garner attention, but his game might be more flash-based than pro-caliber.

Highly decorated defensive tackle with very good career production against Division II competition. The jump to the next level could be difficult for him as he lacks the needed bend and hand skill.

College defensive end missing the necessary traits to impose his will against NFL blockers. He's active and strong, which gives him a fighting chance, but the body type and lack of bend will be a big turnoff for teams. He plays the game with a great motor that brings production through his secondary rush, but that production will plummet if he gets stuck at defensive end as a pro. Teams could ask Roscoe to bulk up and rebrand as a three-technique.

Former five-star prospect who failed to distinguish himself due, in part, to injuries and ineffectiveness. Ray’s size, strength and two-gapping technique should give him a shot as a 3-4 defensive end. He’s more of a block occupier than disruptor and needed the ball run right at him to make a play. While his run defense could get him a look, the lack of a translatable pass rush and his long history of lower-body injuries could dampen his chances of making a squad.

Nose tackle with broad frame and intriguing snap quickness, but an alarming lack of impact on the game relative to his traits. Ford gets into the neutral zone with good knock-back power, but he's more likely to generate penetration than to actually make a play. He hasn't shown that he can read and react at the point of attack, but could get an opportunity to prove himself in a camp. He flashed rush disruption in 2019 and might be better off playing at a lighter weight to give himself the best chance to succeed in that area.

High-motor tweener with some intriguing physical traits, but a lack of consistency at both defensive end and defensive tackle. Jackson is at his best when he's chasing down the line or attacking the pocket with a secondary rush fueled by hustle. His lean lower half and lack of knee-bend might always be culprits in holding the point of attack, but his snap quickness gives him a shot in a one-gapping scheme. Lateral quickness and active hands give him some life as an interior rusher, but he needs to upgrade his skill set if he wants to become more than a practice squad candidate.

Novil's true potential was sometimes shrouded by a slanting front that failed to highlight his best attributes. His listed weight has varied over the years, but his frame can clearly take on additional mass and muscle for interior work. He'll flash two-gapping power against lesser competition but hasn't learned to play with his hands well enough to have it translate full-time as a pro. Novil's future success will likely rest on his ability to sit and anchor as a run defender. He could develop if a team is willing to give him time on a practice squad.

A defensive tackle with experience at nose tackle and three-technique, Byers lacks the traits and consistency needed to play either position as a pro. He has decent upper-body power and lower-body balance, but his playing style is too slow-twitch and lacking in quickness to make plays beyond his cubicle.

Brewer is an undersized three-technique with bouncy, active feet that helped him capitalize against average competition. He falls below the physical standards for an NFL interior defender and fails to flash enough one-gapping disruption to make up for his lack of anchor at the point of attack. He will need to get bigger, stronger and more fundamentally sound to make up for his lack of length, but Brewer will likely face longshot status in any NFL camp.

Smallish interior lineman with impressive production but lacking the traits and ability to keep it going on the next level. Holley's game tape tends to be feast or famine depending on the matchup and the blocking scheme employed on the play. He's too small to hang on against the bullies but plays with enough tenacity and quickness to disrupt the play when allowed to attack gaps and edges. The Michigan game might be a clear indication that his lack of functional size and anchor will prevent him from finding NFL work.

Horne's elite size, length and explosive testing will get him noticed, but there just aren't enough flashes as a run defender or pass rusher to project future success. He will need major improvement in his point-of-attack game and must find a nastier play demeanor to give himself a chance.