DRAFT TRACKER 2024

Active interior defender with the potential to build on his disruptive production in college. Newton’s size and length don’t stand out, but he has shown a consistent ability to gain extension and set edges against bigger opponents. Newton is clever in setting up blockers and then beating them with sudden hand usage and foot quickness as both a run defender and a pass rusher. He’s strong enough to hold the point, but he’s not going to overwhelm NFL guards with force or power. His skill level and athleticism should create additional playmaking opportunities for him as a three-down 3-technique with early starting potential.

Canadian import with junior college background who settled in as a two-year starter and 2023 team captain at Illinois. Adams' 2022 guard tape is important, as he's likely to end up back at guard after a season at right tackle in 2023. He's thick but athletic, with the ability to lead the action as a pulling blocker or finish drive blocks with authority when unlocking his power. The hands and feet lack cohesion, which sometimes plays into his problems with fitting up and staying connected to base blocks. Adams has the physical qualities to become better in protection, but his inability to protect his edges is a major concern. There are traits and talent for cultivation, but more development is needed.

The former walk-on became a team captain in 2023. He's a huge Y tight end capable of becoming a quality run blocker in the NFL. Hand placement limits his consistency, but that should get corrected. He blocks with good leg drive and plays with some nasty at the point of attack. He'll be better working double-teams and combo blocks than blocking in space. He's the type of garden-variety pass catcher that you would expect a run-blocking specialist to be. Reiman's career will be defined by how he blocks, which should be good enough to make it in the league.

Three-year starter and two-time team captain who stair-stepped his production and impact in each season. Williams' size limits his contested-catch success, but he’s still a tough player. He’s an NFL slot but has aligned around the field at Illinois. He has the makings of becoming an above-average route runner with an expanded route tree, but his 4.63-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine could hurt his stock despite solid testing in other areas. His limited catch radius requires a more accurate quarterback, but he plays with talent and determination once the ball is in his hands. He can be asked to work across all areas of the field and has both gadget and punt return ability. Williams is competitive and versatile but must prove he can play fast to become a WR4 as a Day 3 pick.

Pearl is still learning the position and appears to have room for physical growth, as well. The athletic pieces are in place, but he's lacking the functional upper-body strength to withstand NFL challenges, and that must be corrected before he's ready for any snaps. Pearl is an athletic move blocker capable of creating creases in space, but the pass protection needs a big upgrade for him to develop into an NFL swing tackle.

An interior defender with good strength and pad level, Randolph lacks a true positional play quality where he can plant his flag on the next level. He's not twitchy off the snap or with his field movements, but Randolph has managed to stack up tackles at a relatively high rate during his tenure at Illinois. He's consistently playing as low as or lower than his opponents and can neutralize a base block, but he's not a classic stack-and-shed defender. He could factor as a rotational defender but won't offer much help as a pass rusher. Randolph has backup talent as a potential Day 3 pick.

Outside receiver with good size but below-average career production to lean on. Washington plays with physicality at the catch point and at the top of the route but lacks the foot quickness to elude press and beat coverage in and out of breaks. He catches with an extended radius and is capable of finishing catches through contact. He doesn’t outrun corners on deep throws and might not have the separation talent to make a roster.

Harper has been a roaming box safety, playing for four different schools in the past six seasons. His aggression and physicality near the line of scrimmage are his calling card and his testing numbers are sure to gain some attention from teams who lean heavily into traits when searching for priority free agents. He can handle some coverage details and might get better in that area with more time, but his best chance will be to impress as a hard-charging special-teams ace.