DRAFT TRACKER 2023

Broad guard prospect whose physical limitations are balanced by his feel for the job and ability to use his size in his favor. Torrence is not a natural bender. He is forced to engulf and push rather than leverage and drive as a run blocker, but he’s solid at neutralizing the man across from him. He uses his hands well to jab and maintain feel for the rush, but quick interior rushers with well-developed counters could be too much for his limited foot quickness to handle without help. He projects as a future starter for downhill offenses who covet size over athleticism.

Long-limbed edge defender with an angular frame and a willingness to take on all comers. Jones’ production might not jump off the page, but he’s athletic and uses his length to put himself in position to make tackles. Jones could use more strength in his lower half both as a run defender and pass rusher. While they aren’t sustained, there are flashes of rush potential that might create a roster opportunity after a year on a practice squad.

Lumpkin’s size and length will have some teams taking a close look to see if there is enough on tape to develop him as a heavy-handed Y tight end or even transition him inside to tackle. He is a decent blocker at the point of attack, with the traits and willingness to improve in that area. However, he’s unlikely to be much more than an occasional pass target sneaking out on play-action throws. His physical traits give him a chance to find a home on a practice squad while he continues to develop.

Jefferson is a tall target with build-up speed and a receiving style that gets better the further he gets from the line. He doesn’t have the short-area quickness to elude NFL press effectively and could struggle to uncover against tight man coverage over the first two levels. He has decent ball skills and works into the zones effectively, but he will have a challenging time making an NFL roster.

Stephens, who played wide receiver in college, has the size and timed speed of a pass-catching tight end. His routes aren’t very refined but he’s loose-limbed and agile enough to make improvements in that area. Stephens flashes ball skills but the consistency of his hands is in question. Making a team early on could be tough, but he might find himself stashed on a practice squad if a team believes he has the toughness to improve as a blocker and play on special teams.