DRAFT TRACKER 2024

Tall pocket passer whose accuracy and ball placement will be directly tied to the pressure he has to face. Plummer can deliver accurate throws on possession tosses and three-step drops, but his delivery and release quickness might not be able to beat ball-hawking defensive backs on the next level. He lacks ideal pocket mobility and poise when it gets hot in the kitchen and he fails to take command of games consistently enough.

Rodriguez plays with a big heart and a steady motor, but he lacks NFL size and skill inside. He gives good effort on each snap but spends too much time staying attached to blockers instead of finding quick routes around them. He has decent length for his size, but he doesn’t do enough damage with his hands and lacks the short-area foot quickness teams will look for from a smaller player. Rodriguez has been a productive player, but the step up in competition feels like it could be too big for him.

Nickel cornerback with good length and solid athletic-testing numbers but a lack of consistency. Norris has the physical talent for man coverage but gets manipulated out of position by route runners and isn’t always confident with his zone duties. He plays the run with good aggression and will attack ball-carriers with some zeal. His coverage has too many holes and might prevent Norris from getting much of a pro look.

Outside cornerback with decent size and feel for route recognition but a lack of chase speed that makes it tough to envision him sticking on a roster. Newsome plays with good aggression and is a tackle-finisher, but he’s not likely to make many plays on the ball. Look for Newsome to get into a camp as an undrafted free agent.

Edmonds’ impressive measurables and speed are offset by disappointing aggression as a run defender and a lack of instincts in zone coverage. He looks the part but too often allows the game to play him instead of attacking plays in front of him. He allows too much catch space on the back end and has too many missed tackles near the line and in the open field. While the traits could get him a camp look, the tape might foreshadow a short NFL stint.

Traits-based prospect whose pro day was more impressive than his game tape. Colbert’s size, length and explosive athleticism are exactly what teams look for in late-round prospects, but he doesn’t have the coverage instincts needed to make up for below-average speed. He struggles to consistently center up and stop ball-carriers in the run game. Colbert’s best chance to make it will be as a special teams standout and backup split safety in a two-high shell.

Undersized collegiate safety who will need to make a transition to slot corner to give himself a chance. Ellis has good speed and is an explosive athlete, but those traits fail to make enough of a difference in Ellis’ coverage. He’s a willing tackler but lacks ideal stopping power. Ellis lacks the anticipation to be a playmaker and will need to keep improving in that area to give himself a chance of making a team.

Safety prospect missing the coverage and tackle efficiency to be a make-it player as a pro. Johnson’s quickness testing was solid, but he failed to impress with explosion testing and his speed was average. He’s clunky when flipping his hips to phase the route and isn’t instinctive playing on top. He can be a good hitter and tackler when he’s in position, but there are too many mistakes on tape to trust him to make the needed plays.

Sims has good size and great length, but he doesn’t have the functional change of direction needed to guard NFL wideouts. He will need to play tight to the line as a press-man corner. His backpedal is bumpy and he’s way too sticky in opening his hips to stay with the bends of a route. Teams could be tempted to try him as a Cover 3 cornerback, but he might lack the balance and instincts to make enough plays and he doesn’t tackle to his size frequently enough.

Bowden has the experience for the job, but he will need to create better velocity to handle the duties of not only short snaps but long snaps as well. He’s likely a long shot to make an NFL roster.

Proportionally built offensive line prospect who lacks the length, quickness and anchor to make it outside. Rolland’s lack of athleticism shows up with limitations in both the run and pass game. He plays with active hands, but the placement needs to improve. He’s generally in the right place as a run blocker but won’t generate enough push against NFL opponents. He’s likely to be an undrafted free agent.

Undersized interior defender with below-average length but a revving engine that created production on the collegiate level. Motu'apuaka has good upper-body strength and active feet that rarely keep him from being a static target that is easy to sustain blocks against. He can be overwhelmed by bigger blockers at times and doesn't have the length and short-area burst to make enough of a difference against the run or pass as a pro.

Try-hard interior defender lacking the necessary size and length to fit cleanly into a position at the next level. Culpepper’s father, Brad, played for nine years in the NFL, so the bloodlines are strong. His sack total spiked in 2023 thanks to extended effort and a solid rush plan. Teams will need to take a look at his 2022 run defense to get a better feel for how he can play in a one-gapping scheme, as he was often overwhelmed against bigger blockers in 2023 when asked to read and react. Culpepper is unlikely to hear his name called on draft day and will be a long shot to make a roster.

Dandy’s lack of size and difficulties dealing with big targets will force him to play inside at the next level. He has adequate speed and is a good athlete, but he is still very raw. His press technique frequently gets him beat off the release and he struggles to anticipate and consistently squeeze route breaks. Dandy might not develop quickly enough to stay connected to NFL slot targets.

Interior defender who split his college career between Nebraska and Oregon. Rogers lacks NFL size and mass inside but works to the echo of the whistle. He tested at his pro day with very good speed and explosiveness, but he doesn’t put those attributes into play often enough as a run disruptor or pass rusher. He locates the football quickly and can play off blocks to make tackles, but he might lack the size and playmaking ability to keep NFL teams interested.

Compact back with adequate size to keep runs on time between the tackles. Jones is a complementary back who makes up for a lack of juice with consistent tempo and a lack of dancing. He can take on contact and has pretty good vision, but he’s unlikely to create yardage for himself with elusiveness, power or speed. He shows some guts in pass protection and can get what’s available as a pass catcher, but Jones doesn’t appear to have the traits to help him stand out as a prospect.

Mevis was one of the hottest kickers in college football in the 2021 season but has failed to reach those accuracy standards since that time. While he holds the SEC record for longest field goal make at 61 yards, his stroke and ball flight are inconsistent from distance. Mevis has solid accuracy over the course of his career but is below the preferred 90 percent mark on kicks under 40 yards over the last couple of years. He might not be a reliable kickoff option, which -- paired with his average 2023 season -- might make it tough for him to find an NFL home.

Morgan is a densely built edge defender capable of playing standing up or with a hand down pre-snap. He has good power and plays with leverage, but a lack of length will be a problem for him as a pro. Morgan will get what you give him as a rusher but is unlikely to create enough for himself with speed or rush acumen.

Mote spent four seasons as Georgia’s long snapper, but he was the full-time short snapper for only one season. Mote snaps with decent accuracy but lacks NFL-caliber velocity on punt snaps. That lack of velocity and lack of experience snapping for kicks will greatly diminish his chances to make it in the league.