DRAFT TRACKER 2024

Simpson’s size and length are impressive, and there are flashes on tape, but there is still a lot of work to be done before he could be expected to play in an NFL game. Waist-bending hurts his balance, and he doesn’t have the foot quickness to mirror and match active NFL rushers. When he throws independent hands with timing, he can stall rush plans quickly and he’s good at keeping his hands active to stay in the fight. He won’t create much drive leverage as a run blocker, but his size helps to shield off defenders when his positioning is right. Teams will need to decide if they have the patience to continue a developmental pathway for him.

Players who have logged more than 1,000 snaps at three different positions are rare, but ironically, Gadlin might be targeted as a center, where he's only played 110 career snaps. He has an unimposing frame but can catch interior linemen off guard with his drive power. He plays with sound footwork and technique as a run blocker but is missing the body control to connect and stay connected against active fronts. He's an upper-body leaner in pass pro and could struggle to secure both A-gaps with slide quickness and reactive agility. Gadlin could compete for a roster spot, but his chances might be limited if teams see him as a center-only prospect.