DRAFT TRACKER 2023

Guard prospect with a broad base, limited athleticism and an above-average talent for driving opponents out of the run lane. While Zavala can be a step slow getting out of his stance and into positioning as a move blocker, he does have experience in just about every run blocking scheme. He has the pure power to match up with NFL interior defenders as a drive blocker. He plays with heavy hands and a wide base as both a run and pass blocker. Limited reactive agility will lead to him getting beat in protection and by downhill linebackers, but he has the size and ability to eventually become a starter.

It’s hard to watch the tape and not love Moore’s game. He’s an inside linebacker with a throwback body type and intangibles that are off-the-charts. He plays with excellent instincts and recognition, showing little hesitation to run and hit. Unfortunately, a lack of functional speed limits his range and ability to handle coverage duties. He’s more than capable between the tackles as a 3-4 inside ‘backer but must prove he can hold up in a faster game at the next level.

Good football player with a nose for the action and strong desire to make a play once he’s in the vicinity. Thomas’ football acumen and execution are not issues, but his size, speed and length could be major hurdles to overcome. He’s physical in block take-on and instinctive to recognize play design, but playing around big blockers and chasing the action in space are likely to become larger issues for him as a pro.

Durden was often stuck at a zero-technique nose tackle spot but is more likely to be considered as an even-front three-technique at the next level. His body control and contact balance are often spotty due to his upright playing style, but he finds ways to recover and get himself back in the play. He’s good at locating the football and hustles hard to chase the play down, but Durden lacks the ability to control the point of attack or consistently disrupt NFL blocking schemes.

Dunn will need to show NFL teams he can handle kickoffs, as he might not possess enough accuracy and leg to impress clubs enough without kickoff value. He was very good in his first two years and slipped a bit in his next two, but he had his strongest season yet in 2022. He’s a bit of a long shot to make a team, but his confidence level was where it needed to be last season.