DRAFT TRACKER 2024

Payne returned in 2023 from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for the 2022 season, but you would never know that by watching his 2023 tape. He’s lightning quick off the snap, attacking gaps and frequently disrupting play design. He doesn’t use his hands effectively enough and might be pigeon-holed as a pure one-gapper. He’s a tremendous athlete with good bend and short-area agility to hunt and tackle. His lack of lower body mass makes him a bit of a tweener, but his electric pass-rush potential could plant him firmly as a designated pass rusher with under-the-radar upside.

Breezy slot target with the silky hips and steady feet to run a more robust route tree as an NFL slot. Robinson is quicker than he is fast but has good burst at the break point and is capable of doing some damage over all three levels of the field. Ball skills come naturally, whether he's plucking fastballs on the move or tracking and adjusting to throws downfield. He lacks the size and play strength to post a high success rate on contested catches, but he's a very capable catch-and-run option in the quick game or in space. Robinson might be better than his average career production and should compete for a WR4/5 spot in the pros.

Five-year starter who is more durable and reliable than he is athletic or skilled as a pro prospect. Nester carries an NFL frame with adequate length, but his feet are slow, and his athletic profile drops below the functional levels expected on the next level. Nester is unable to succeed as a move blocker and pass protector with range and might not be strong enough to generate the push needed to appeal to power teams.