2018 IDP Rookie Roundup

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PrefacePreface

Welcome to the 2018 IDP Rookie Roundup. Members of the IDP Football Factory felt it was time for IDP to get their own Rookie Preview without any of those pesky offensive players getting in the way.

Our writing staff worked extensive hours watching film, collecting statistics and breaking down these draft eligible prospects. We hope you enjoy this guide as you prepare for the NFL Draft and your forthcoming IDP league drafts.

I would like to thank DFF owner, Michael Goins (@AlwaysBBuilding) and DFF Editor -in-Chief Brad McDaniel (@DFF_BMack) and our participating staff for their input and assistance with layout, design development of this project.

Without further ado, the IDP Football Factory team is proud to present our 1st Annu- al IDP Rookie Roundup. — Dan Cook, Editor/Writer

2 TableTable ofof ContentsContents

Preface 2 Linebackers 35 Writing Staff 4 Rankings 36 Sample Profile 5 Profiles 37 Overall Rankings 6 Cornerbacks 67 Defensive Ends 9 Rankings 68 Rankings 10 Profiles 69 Profiles 11 Safeties 78 Defensive Tackles 24 Rankings 79 Rankings 25 Profiles 80 Profiles 26 Gratitude 94

3 WritingWriting StaffStaff

Dan Cook John Orr IDP Director/Editor/ Joshua Johnson Senior IDP Director Writer Writer Writer @seahawksdan8 @DFF_Cog @DFF_JohnIDP

Scott Osterloh Darrell Winstead Andrew Moss Writer Writer Writer @FF_EvilEmpire @DFF_DWIN @NFLscoutTampa

4 SampleSample ProfileProfile

On each Profile we include: Basic Information - Name, Position, School, Height, Weight, Date of Birth and Class College Statistics - Games Played, Solo Tackles, Assisted Tackles, Total Tackles, Tackles for Loss (TFL), Sacks, Forced Fumbles (FF), Fumble Re- coveries (FR), Interceptions (INT), Passes Defended (PD), and Touch- downs (TDs) Combine Results - 40 Yard Dash (seconds), Bench Press (repetitions), Vertical Jump (inches), Broad Jump (inches), Three Cone Drill (seconds), and 20 Yard Shuttle Run (seconds) N/A = Didn’t complete Strengths, Weaknesses, Summary and Rankings - Projections are based on what our team believes the likely outcome in IDP will be. For example: Roquan Smith should be come a top 12 scoring linebacker so his projection would be LB1. An LB2 would be from 13-24, An LB3 would be 25-36 and so on. Rankings are done by position and overall and are a consensus of the team.

5 OverallOverall RankingsRankings

1. Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia 17.Genard Avery, LB, Memphis 2. Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech 18.Justin Reid, S, Stanford 3. Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State 19.Shaun Dion Hamilton, Alabama 4. Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama 20.Maurice Hurst Jr., DT, Michigan 5. Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA 21.Vita Vea, DT, Washington 6. Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State 22.Quin Blanding, S, Virginia 7. Derwin James, S, Florida State 23.Arden Key, DE, LSU 8. Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama 24.DeShon Elliott, S, Texas 9. Harold Landry, DE, Boston College 25.Shaquem Griffin, Central Florida 10.Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama 26.Joshua Jackson, CB, Iowa 11.Lorenzo Carter, LB, Georgia 27.Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State 12.Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina St. 28.Marcus Allen, S, Penn State 13.Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa 29.Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M 14.Tegray Scales, LB, Indiana 30.Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville 15.Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas 31.Jordan Whitehead, S, Pittsburgh 16.Fred Warner, LB, BYU 32.Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

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33.Siran Neal, S, Jacksonville State 49.Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, LB, Oklahoma 34.Harrison Philips, DT, Stanford 50. Dorance Armstrong Jr., DE, Kansas 35.Uchenna Nwosu, LB, USC 51. Da’Shawn Hand, DE, Alabama 36.Nick DeLuca, LB, North Dakota St. 52.Josh Sweat, DE, Florida State 37.Frank Ginda, LB, San Jose St. 53.Jalen Davis, CB, Utah State 38.Jack Cichy, LB, Wisconsin 54.Keishawn Bierria, LB, Washington 39.Dorian O’Daniel, LB, Clemson 55.Christian Sam, LB, Arizona State 40.Da’Ron Payne, DT, Alabama 56.Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt 41.Derrrick Nnadi, DT, Florida St. 57.Micah Kiser, LB, Virginia 42.Taven Bryan, DT, Florida 58.Matthew Thomas, LB, Florida State 43. Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest 59.Peter Kalambayi, LB, Stanford 44.Jason Cabinda, LB, Penn State 60.Trayvon Henderson, S, Hawaii 45.Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado 61. Kyzir White, S, West Virginia 46. Hercules Mata’afa, DE, Washington St. 62.Jesse Bates III, S, Wake Forest 47.Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State 63.Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida 48.Skai Moore, LB, South Carolina 64.Tavarus McFadden, CB, Florida State

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65.Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech 66.Poona Ford, DT, Texas 67.Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn 68.Azeem Victor, LB, Washington 69.Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia 70.Jeff Holland, DE, Auburn 71.Chris Worley, LB, Ohio State 72.Tim Settle, DT, Virginia Tech 73.Rasheem Green, DE, USC 74.Christian Campbell, CB, Penn State 75.Kylie Fitts, DE, Utah

8 DefensiveDefensive endsends

9 IDPIDP RookieRookie RoundupRoundup RankingsRankings DefensiveDefensive endsends

1. Bradley Chubb, N.C. State 8.Dorance Armstrong Jr., Kansas 2. Marcus Davenport, UTSA 9.Da’Shawn Hand, Alabama 3. Harold Landry, Boston College 10.Josh Sweat, Florida State 4. Arden Key, LSU 11.Jeff Holland, Aurburn 5. Sam Hubbard, Ohio State 12.Rasheem Green, USC 6. Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest 13.Kylie Fitts, Utah 7.Hercules Mata’afa, Washington St.

10 Bradley Chubb Strengths Summary

Defensive End Bradley Chubb has an excellent Motor: Chubb plays with a lot of chance to be a top 10 selection in North Carolina State passion and effort on every snap. the 2018 NFL draft. Some consider him the top defensive lineman pro- Run Defense: He’s built sturdy and Height: 6’4” DOB: 6/24/96 has shown the ability to shed spect coming out this year. With Weight: 269 lb. Class: Senior blocks. three years of dominant play to show NFL GMs along with his size Toughness: Chubb has been and motor, we see Chubb being an Career Statistics schemed around for two years, taken a beating still produced his en- immediate factor in the NFL. His Games: 40 FF: 6 tire career. best fit will be in a 4-3 scheme, Solos: 100 FR: 1 where he can use his pass rushing Assists: 98 INT: 1 and run defending skills best. If se- Tot Tackles: 198 PD: 4 Weaknesses lected into the right situation, I could TFL: 54.5 TDs: 0 see his IDP draft stock rising to late

Sacks: 25 2nd round in rookie drafts. - Pass Rush Moves: Likes to use Osterloh the rip move and the bull rush. Re- fining his spin move and learning Combine Stats how to counter toward the inside DFF Consensus Ranks will help him avoid chip blocks.

40 yd. Dash: 4.65s Broad Jump: 121” Maturity: Chubb spit on a the FSU Defensive End: 1 logo after his team beat the Semi- Bench Press: 24 3 Cone Drill: 7.37s noles then lied, saying he didn’t re- Overall: 3 Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: 4.41s member doing it. Projection: DE1

11 Marcus Davenport Strengths Summary

Defensive End Davenport will be a top 10 pick in Inside Move: Quick off the line and U of Texas-San Antonio able to slash his way into the back- the NFL draft and contribute as a field. pass rusher immediately. He shows ability to get to the QB, cover out of Active Hands: Gets hands up Height: 6’6” DOB: 9/4/96 the backfield and make tackles. He when QB passes. Able to bat down Weight: 264 lb. Class: Senior could play in either a 3-4 or 4-3 de- or alter throws.

fense as he tends to rush from a Career Statistics Speed/Size: Good quickness and stand-up position. Impressive at the mobility able to cover in flat and Senior Bowl against higher level tal- Games: 43 FF: 6 wheel routes. ent and dominated the game. As an Solos: 95 FR: 2 IDP asset being labeled a defensive Assists: 90 INT: 0 end would be optimal. He would still Tot Tackles: 185 PD: 8 Weaknesses be valuable as an OLB especially in TFL: 37.5 TDs: 1 sack heavy leagues. -Cook

Sacks: 21.5 Run Defense/Play Recognition:

Lost ball carrier even in close proximity on some plays. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Power Moves: Shedding blocks on run and pass plays. 40 yd. Dash: 4.58s Broad Jump: 124” Defensive End: 2 Bench Press: 22r 3 Cone Drill: 7.2s Overall: 5 Vert Jump: 33.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.41s Projection: DE1

12 Harold Landry Strengths Summary

Defensive End Speed: He can fly past blockers Landry is in the mold of a speed Boston College who don’t get their hands on him. rusher. He is also able to bend the edge and going underneath would be Arm usage: He competes and blockers. Landry is a smart player combats with very quick arm slicing who knows his position and the re- Height: 6’3” DOB: 6/5/96 when not tied up. sponsibilities that lie within. He al- Weight: 252 lb. Class: Senior Bendable: Landry wins with a 45 ways seems to have his hand up to degree edge bending moving. That make the opposing QB throw around Career Statistics will make prognosticators wet their him. He will also stand his ground pants with glee. and disturb the edge on rushing Games: 38 FR: 1 plays. His 2017 tape was disappoint- Solos: 100 INT: 1 ing mostly because of a nagging high Assists: 58 PD: 6 -ankle that hampered for much of the Tot Tackles: 158 TDs: 0 Weaknesses season. He also was given plays off TFL: 48 to stay fresh. Not to mention after

Sacks: 25 Secondary Rush Move: He uses leading country in sacks in 2016 he FF: 10 his speed to rush, but doesn’t have was a marked man. -Johnson an array of moves to get to the QB. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Gets blocked: Landry does have a tendency to get swallowed up by smaller players. This is a definite 40 yd. Dash: 4.64s Broad Jump: 119” concern to see college RBs (who Defensive End: 3 Bench Press: 24r 3 Cone Drill: 6.88s are usually not well-versed in pass Overall: 9 pro) tie him up. Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: 4.19s Projection: DE1

13 Arden Key Strengths Summary Defensive End He’s got all the physical attributes a Speed: Key has an elite first step, superstar NFL pass rusher needs, LSU and exhibits tremendous closing similar to Jadaveon Clowney. If the speed in the backfield. dynamic playmaker can stay out of trouble, get healthy, and find a team Height: 6’6” DOB: 5/3/96 Pass Rush: He have a diverse ar- Weight: 238 lb. Class: Junior ray of moves and an excellent abil- to cultivate his talent, Arden Key will ity to sink his hips and rip his arms be a sack machine for the next dec- to avoid blocker. ade. If selected to play Defensive Career Statistics End in a 4-3 scheme, Key could easi- Agility/Athleticism: He has dy- ly find his way into the conversation Games: 31 FF: 3 namic open field redirection and flu- with Joey Bosa. However, if selected idity that most others don’t. Solos: 58 FR: 2 by a team using a 3-4 defense, Key’s Assists: 71 INT: 0 value drops, as OLBs don’t produce Tot Tackles: 129 PD: 4 Weaknesses volume tackles, and IDP linebackers TFL: 24.5 TDs: 0 generally need high tackle volumes Sacks: 20 to be useful in most fantasy league Character: Key left the team for

personal reasons in spring of 2017 formats. -Osterloh and has shown immaturity on and Combine Stats off the field. DFF Consensus Ranks

Injuries: Key has had surgery on his shoulder and one on his finger 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 117” Defensive End: 4 in the last 18 months. As a Junior, Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 7.16s he also dealt with a foot issue that Overall: 23 contributed to reduced production Vertical Jump: 31” 20 yd. Shut: 4.25s and missed time. Projection: DE2

14 Sam Hubbard Strengths Summary

Defensive End Motor: Worker bee attitude that Sam Hubbard has all the intangi- Ohio State won’t take any breaks bles to be a long time producer in the NFL. He’s got a solid build, ex- Intelligent: Aware in every football cellent football intelligence, refined situation and had a 3.6 GPA in Fi- Height: 6’5” DOB: 6/29/95 nance at OSU. moves, and strong balance to be an Weight: 265 lb. Class: Junior every down 4-3 defensive end. Un- Productive: Averaged 44 tackles fortunately for the Ohio State alum, and 5+ sacks per season since be- Career Statistics he does not possess top level ath- coming a full time starter. leticism, which hinders his ceiling Games: 39 FF: 3 as a pro. However, with the work Solos: 64 FR: 1 ethic Hubbard demonstrates, we Assists: 52 INT: 1 see him becoming a slightly above Tot Tackles: 116 PD: 3 Weaknesses average defensive lineman in the TFL: 30 TDs: 0 NFL with DE2/DE3 IDP value in most IDP leagues. -Osterloh Sacks: 17 Athleticism: Doesn’t show great

burst or make flash plays due to average athleticism. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Power: Sometimes he loses at the point of attach when overpowered. 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 116” Defensive End: 5

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 6.84s Overall: 27 Vertical Jump: 35” 20 yd. Shut: 4.32s Projection: DE3

15 Duke Ejiofor Strengths Summary

Defensive End Inside Move: Ejiofor normally rush- Ejiofor is one of the EDGE pro- Wake Forest es up the field on the outside of the spects who will probably be classi- tackle, but occasionally will go in- fied as a defensive end. He played side. in a 3 or 4 point stance on virtually

Height: 6’4” DOB: 4/24/95 Spin Move: He keeps blockers every down and rarely dropped Weight: 264 lb. Class: Senior hands off of him on his way to the back into coverage. He also lacks backfield some of the athleticism needed to

Career Statistics play OLB. He does have a couple Run Support: He has racked up good pass rush moves, but lineman the TFLs due to his ability to stop were normally able to move him out Games: 38 FF: 4 what is in front of him. Solos: 80 FR: 2 of the direction of the play or out- Assists: 53 INT: 1 side enough to give the QB time to Tot Tackles: 133 PD: 6 Weaknesses throw. He did not participate in drills TFL: 43.5 TDs: 0 at the combine due to injury. -Cook

Sacks: 24 Athleticism: He’s not the quickest

edge player. More of a defensive end prospect. Combine Stats Space Defense: He does not do DFF Consensus Ranks well with creative space players. They can put a move on him and go 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A right by. Defensive End: 6

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 43 Gets Blocked: Blockers push him Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A up the field using his moves to open Projection: DE2 run lanes.

16 Hercules Mata’afa Strengths Summary

Defensive End Motor: He did not take one play off He blew up run plays and harassed Washington State over all the games watched. QBs as much as any other player in college football in 2017, but he fac- Penetration: He is in the backfield es a big adjustment to the NFL. on seemingly every play Height: 6’1” DOB: 9/19/95 Washington St. deployed him from Weight: 254 lb. Class: Junior Quickness: Defeats blocks by all stances and angles, but he had “getting skinny” to get between the most success as a 3-tech. He lineman. Career Statistics has the athletic ability to transition to being a 3-4 rush OLB. He will ini- Games: 34 FF: 3 tially have success as a situational Solos: 83 FR: 2 rusher, but he could easily be one Assists: 38 INT: 0 of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Tot Tackles: 121 PD: 0 Weaknesses He may be a middle to late round TFL: 45.5 TDs: 0 IDP to stash and reap the rewards once he adjusts to his new position Sacks: 21 Hand Usage: He struggled to get and refines his skillset. -Moss off of the blocks.

Combine Stats Run Defense: Struggled to disen- DFF Consensus Ranks gage blockers when he didn’t burst through the middle against the run.

40 yd. Dash: 4.76s Broad Jump: 108” Defensive End: 7 Role: Will not be able to line up Bench Press: 26r 3 Cone Drill: 7.24s over the guard like he did in col- Overall: 46 Vert Jump: 31.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.37s lege. He’ll need to learn to set the Projection: DE3 edge.

17 Dorance Armstrong Jr. Strengths Summary

Defensive End Speed: Good burst off the line. He’s This is a player who will need to Kansas able to get into the backfield quick- switch positions to be a good NFL ly. player. I like him as a OLB in a 3-4 where he could also drop onto the Motor: Has a great motor and plays Height: 6’4” DOB: 6/10/97 to the whistle. line in nickel and dime work. That Weight: 246 lb. Class: Junior ability gives coaching staffs another Tackling: Solid tackler that doesn’t weapon on every down. He knows miss many. Career Statistics how to tackle and understands blocking schemes which helps him Games: 33 FF: 6 know where a play may be going. Solos: 89 FR: 3 The major question mark would be Assists: 53 INT: 0 if he can handle playing in space. It Tot Tackles: 142 PD: 8 Weaknesses would be a gamble I would take if I TFL: 34.5 TDs: 0 was in the front office on a NFL team. -Orr Sacks: 15.5 Gets Blocked: Bigger offensive

lineman keep him occupied.

Combine Stats Hand Usage: Doesn’t use his hands well when blocked to create DFF Consensus Ranks separation.

40 yd. Dash: 4.87s Broad Jump: 118” Defensive End: 8 Role: Not the strongest in space, Bench Press: 20r 3 Cone Drill: 7.12s but maybe not quite big enough to Overall: 50 Vertical Jump: 30” play end necessarily. 20 yd. Shut: 4.23s Projection: DE3

18 Da’Shawn Hand Strengths Summary

Defensive End Versatility: Can play DE and DT. A versatile defensive lineman who Alabama can play both the end and interior Edge Setter: He can be dominant spots. He’s an average run stopper when blocked by tight ends. Sets a and pass rusher. Needs to develop good edge in run support. more pass rush moves to expand Height: 6’4” DOB: 11/14/95 Weight: 297 lb. Class: Senior that part of his game. He’s a better Trailing Speed: Good at running

down the play and making the tack- playmaker when trailing play from Career Statistics le. behind, than when it comes right at him. He dominates when blocked Games: 34 FF: 1 by TEs, but struggles with double Solos: 30 FR: 0 teams. He’s somewhat of a flash Assists: 41 INT: 0 player, meaning he will make a big Tot Tackles: 71 PD: 1 Weaknesses play then disappear. Needs very TFL: 14.5 TDs: 0 good talent around him for him to be effective. -Winstead Sacks: 9 Pass Rush Moves: Doesn’t have

elite pass rush moves.

Combine Stats Double Teams: Doesn’t handle DFF Consensus Ranks double teams well.

40 yd. Dash: 4.83s Broad Jump: 111” Shedding Blocks: Doesn’t get off Defensive End: 9 blocks well could struggle at the Bench Press: 28r 3 Cone Drill: 7.98s next level. Overall: 51 Vert Jump: 31.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.62s Projection: DE3

19 Josh Sweat Strengths Summary

Defensive End Footwork: Although he wasn’t While the “wow” sack production Florida State dominant in the sack department wasn’t there for Sweat at FSU you his quick feet are penetrating can see the potential. Obviously a enough to still develop into a solid DE designation would be ideal. pass rusher. Height: 6’4” DOB: 9/19/95 However with his speed, footwork Weight: 251 lb. Class: Junior Hands: His hands are quick and and hands he could thrive as an strong. OLB. It might take a year or two.

Career Statistics Current Raven 3-4 OLB Matt Judon Bend: He can do the 45 degree could be an excellent gauge for bend around the edge. Games: 35 FF: 1 Sweat’s ceiling as a LB at the next Solos: 77 FR: 3 level. -Johnson Assists: 61 INT: 1 Tot Tackles: 138 PD: 6 Weaknesses TFL: 29 TDs: 0

Sacks: 14.5 Tweener: Needs to be on a 4-3 defense to stay a defensive lineman.

Combine Stats Leverage: Needs to lower his pads DFF Consensus Ranks more off the snap.

40 yd. Dash: 4.53s Broad Jump: 124” Leg Strength: Will need to improve Defensive End: 10 leg strength to win more off the line. Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 52 Vert Jump: 39.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.28s Projection: DE3

20 Jeff Holland Strengths Summary

Defensive End Outside Rush: Gets upfield quick Holland is primarily a pass rushing Auburn and makes tackles push him past DE that will probably fill the role of the pocket and QBs step up in the 3rd down pass rusher in the NFL. pocket. Thinking of his IDP value I don’t see

Height: 6’2” DOB: 9/27/95 Screen Defense: Showed good a whole lot here. He could get a job Weight: 249 lb. Class: Junior identification of screens and stop- as more than situational pass rush- ping them quickly. er, but would have to improve in the

Career Statistics run game to help your IDP team. Hands: Rip and swim moves get When he rushes against NFL tack- him separation from blockers well. Games: 32 FF: 5 les he will have to use more than Solos: 43 FR: 2 speed to get around the to be suc- Assists: 28 INT: 0 cessful. -Cook Tot Tackles: 71 PD: 1 Weaknesses TFL: 18 TDs: 0

Sacks: 12.5 Pursuit: Doesn’t show a ot of hustle to the ball. Doesn’t play to the whistle or run down ball carriers Combine Stats well. DFF Consensus Ranks

Moves: Doesn’t really show much variety except his outside speed 40 yd. Dash: 4.79s Broad Jump: 116” rush moves. Defensive End: 11 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 70 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: DE3

21 Rasheem Green Strengths Summary

Defensive End Hands: Uses long reach to jab, He has all the tools that a pass USC stab and bulrush opponents. rusher will need, but has to get stronger and better at shedding Shed Blockers: Gets off of blocks blocks. Has a lot of versatility, as he to make plays in the backfield. Height: 6’5” DOB: 5/15/97 can play both the DT and DE posi- Weight: 275 lb. Class: Junior Pass Rush: Does well in one-on- tions. Does a really nice job of get- one situations with blockers. ting hands up in passing lanes, Career Statistics when the pass rush lanes aren’t there. Has some explosive burst Games: 32 FF: 3 and violent hands, but needs to Solos: 48 FR: 1 learn how to really use them to set Assists: 67 INT: 0 up future moves. I see him being a Tot Tackles: 115 PD: 8 Weaknesses bit of a project and get drafted TFL: 20 TDs: 1 somewhere in 3rd to 5th rounds. - Winstead Sacks: 16.5 Strength: Needs to work on upper

body strength. Plays upright and needs to use leverage more. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Play recognition: Focuses on blocker and doesn’t necessarily find the football well. 40 yd. Dash: 4.73s Broad Jump: 118” Defensive End: 12

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 7.24s Overall: 73 Vert Jump: 32.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.39s Projection: DE3

22 Kylie Fitts Strengths Summary

Defensive End Feet: Good footwork off the snap He would fit best as an OLB in the Utah and speed. NFL. The bottom line for me is I would not be comfortable drafting Pass Rush: Uses quickness and him. Durability concerns aside, he hands to get by lineman well. Height: 6’4” DOB: 10/11/94 struggles to win at the point of at- Weight: 263 lb. Class: Senior Hands: Gets his hands in passing tack to often and would be a liability. lanes to knock down passes. Could he carve out a role in a pass Career Statistics rush package? Maybe. Better op- tions around for my taste I'm afraid. Games: 22 FF: 5 -Orr Solos: 37 FR: 0 Assists: 31 INT: 0 Tot Tackles: 68 PD: 11 Weaknesses TFL: 14 TDs: 0

Sacks: 11.5 Health: Played just 12 games in the last 2 seasons

Combine Stats Power: Gets taken out of the play DFF Consensus Ranks and has problems disengaging from blockers.

40 yd. Dash: 4.69s Broad Jump: 117” Defensive End: 13

Bench Press: 31r 3 Cone Drill: 6.88s Overall: 75 Vert Jump: 32.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.19s Projection: Taxi Squad

23 DefensiveDefensive TacklesTackles

24 IDPIDP RookieRookie RoundupRoundup RankingsRankings DefensiveDefensive TacklesTackles

1.Maurice Hurst Jr., Michigan 6.Taven Bryan, Florida 2.Vita Vea, Washington 7.Poona Ford, Texas 3.Harrison Phillips, Stanford 8.Trenton Thompson, Georgia 4.Da’Ron Payne, Alabama 9.Tim Settle, Virginia Tech 5.Derrick Nnadi, Florida State

25 Maurice Hurst Jr. Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Players of his talent are highly Pressure: Quick burst off the snap sought after and have premium val- Michigan and puts tremendous pressure on offensive lines. ue. He should step in and start right away and have an immediate im- Height: 6’2” DOB: 5/9/95 Movement: Good speed for a DT, pact for the team that drafts him. He Weight: 292 lb. Class: Senior changes direction easily and reads can be a dominant force as a DT in plays well. a 4-3 or kick to DE if needed, in a 3-

Career Statistics 4. A 4-3 scheme would be his best Strength: Pushes lineman back- fit and maximize his skill set. I have ward and uses bull rush and lever- him projected as a 1st round pick, Games: 41 FF: 2 age to generate pass rush. Solos: 67 FR: 1 probably somewhere in early teens. Assists: 63 INT: 0 He missed the combine due to a Tot Tackles: 130 PD: 3 Weaknesses heart condition, but has since par- ticipated in his pro day at Michigan. TFL: 32 TDs: 0 Sacks: 13.5 –Winstead Discipline: His aggressiveness

causes him to jump off-sides occasionally. Needs to work on that as Combine Stats pro QBs will expose. DFF Consensus Ranks

Shedding Blocks: Strength is 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A good, but will have to work on get- Defensive Tackle: 1 ting blockers off of him at the next Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A level. Overall: 20 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: DT1

26 Vita Vea Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Depending on who you ask, or what Power: He has freakish power, us- scheme your team is running, he is Washington es his hands well and moves well for his size. the ranked as the top 1 or 2 defensive tackles. He can play Nose Height: 6’4” DOB: 2/5/95 Run Stopper: Takes up running Tackle or Defensive End in a 3-4 Weight: 347 lb. Class: Junior lanes and holds his ground despite scheme or Defensive Tackle in a 4- double teams. 3. He is going to be a day one start-

Career Statistics er and will instantly improve the d- Pass Rush: Good understanding of line. He’s a day one draft selection, blocking schemes and uses power possibly going as high as 7-10. - Games: 37 FF: 2 to apply pressure. Solos: 65 FR: 0 Winstead Assists: 34 INT: 0 Tot Tackles: 99 PD: 5 Weaknesses

TFL: 15 TDs: 0 Sacks: 9.5 Upright: Can be stood up due to his size and pushed because he stands too upright at times. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Quickness: Doesn’t have a quick burst off the line and relies on his 40 yd. Dash: 5.1s Broad Jump: N/A power moves too often. Defensive Tackle: 2 Bench Press: 41r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 21 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: DT1

27 Harrison Phillips Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Coaches and teammates will love Pressure: Slips through the line the effort and drive he showcases. Stanford and routinely gets pressure on the QB. His relentless play will wear down o -lineman. He plays with a workman- Height: 6’4” DOB: 1/25/96 Negative Plays: Forces the offense like approach. While he has many Weight: 307 lb. Class: Senior into a lot of negative plays either qualities that are to be desired, he himself or plugs up the line to allow just isn’t as skillful as the elite DTs others to make them. Career Statistics in this draft. I project him to be drafted somewhere in the 3rd or 4th Wrestling Background: Mauler round. -Winstead Games: 31 FF: 3 that understands leverage and Solos: 62 FR: 2 does the dirty work. Assists: 91 INT: 0 Tot Tackles: 153 PD: 2 Weaknesses

TFL: 29 TDs: 0 Sacks: 16.5 Upright: Plays upright too much.

Combine Stats Speed: Below average speed and more of a plodder. DFF Consensus Ranks

Secondary Rush Moves: Needs to 40 yd. Dash: 5.21s Broad Jump: 103” develop more than just power Defensive Tackle: 3 Bench Press: 27r 3 Cone Drill: 7.28s moves. Overall: 34 Vertical Jump: 32” 20 yd. Shut: 4.5s Projection: DT2

28 Da’Ron Payne Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Payne is highly coveted by NFL Pressure: Uses a variety of pass teams. He will be best suited for a 4 Alabama rush moves to get pressure all game. -3 scheme, but has shown he can play end in a 3-4. He will instantly Height: 6’2” DOB: 5/27/97 Plugging Lanes: Gets into running make those around him better. He Weight: 311 lb. Class: Junior lanes and forces double-teams and will see a lot of playing time early, if attention. not as a starter, then at least in a

Career Statistics heavy rotation until he gets estab- Stamina: Rarely comes off the field lished. I look for his stock to rise as and helps others make plays. Games: 35 FF: 1 we draw closer to draft day and he Solos: 39 FR: 2 could end up being a mid/late 1st Assists: 63 INT: 1 round pick. He has the talent to jus- Tot Tackles: 102 PD: 0 Weaknesses tify that, so we’ll see which team pulls the trigger on him. –Winstead TFL: 5 TDs: 1 Sacks: 3 Strength: He was driven out of the play at times and won’t be able to push around NFL lineman like he Combine Stats may have in college. DFF Consensus Ranks

Big Plays: He is very disruptive, 40 yd. Dash: 4.95s Broad Jump: 107” but doesn’t have many big plays to Defensive Tackle: 4 back that up. Needs to capitalize on Bench Press: 27r 3 Cone Drill: 7.58s his pressure. Overall: 40 Vert Jump: 28.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.71s Projection: DT2

29 Derrick Nnadi Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Teams looking for a two down run Run Stopper: Big and strong, ele- stopper to add to a rotation will take Florida State vates game in short yardage and red zone situations. a close look at Nnadi. It will be his inconsistency, that will be picked Height: 6’1” DOB: 5/9/96 Pass Rush: Bull rush is best move over the most. He has somethings Weight: 317 lb. Class: Senior and gets his hands up into passing to work on but, overall he would be lanes . a solid addition to any d-line. I think

Career Statistics he will be a day three selection, Play Recognition: Good job identi- probably going in the 4th-5th fying where the ball is headed to rounds. -Winstead Games: 44 FF: 3 make the stop. Solos: 75 FR: 2 Assists: 90 INT: 0 Tot Tackles: 165 PD: 3 Weaknesses

TFL: 24.5 TDs: 0 Sacks: 12 Inconsistent: Plays to level of competition and can disappear during games. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Shedding Blocks: Trouble shedding blocks, and doesn’t have a 40 yd. Dash: 5.38s Broad Jump: 96” very quick first step. Defensive Tackle: 5 Bench Press: 25r 3 Cone Drill: 8.15s Overall: 41 Vertical Jump: 27” 20 yd. Shut: 5.02s Projection: DT3

30 Taven Bryan Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Taven Bryan has starter level talent Motor: Determined player who can and athleticism to make it at the Florida be counted on to give his all and chase down plays to the whistle. NFL level. Byran is still quite raw, which may scare away some organ- Height: 6’4” DOB: 3/11/96 Quickness: Has nice initial burst izations from selecting him in the Weight: 295 lb. Class: Junior off the line and can slither through draft. However, with the right gaps to cause disruption in the scheme/coaches helping him im- backfield. prove his feel for the game, we see Career Statistics Bryan’s ceiling as quite high, and Versatility: Has the body, size, tal- Games: 30 FF: 1 ent and athleticism to play inside or expect to see good results out of Solos: 30 FR: 3 outside. him after a year or two of grooming. Assists: 32 INT: 1 In IDP terms, if you can afford to Tot Tackles: 62 PD: 1 Weaknesses wait a few years for Bryan to develop, we see DT3 production from the TFL: 10.5 TDs: 0 Sacks: 5.5 expected late 1st or early 2nd round Instincts: Has only started 13 selection. -Osterloh games at Florida, which hampered

his feel/awareness on the field. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Redirection: Has a hard to escap- ing blocks and loses balance when a play changes direction quickly. 40 yd. Dash: 4.98s Broad Jump: 119” Defensive Tackle: 6 Bench Press: 30r 3 Cone Drill: 7.12s Overall: 42 Vertical Jump: 35” 20 yd. Shut: 4.48s Projection: DT3

31 Poona Ford Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle He will mostly play 2 downs, and Leverage: Wins the leverage game short yardage situations. His height Texas by getting low. Takes on double teams due to disruptiveness. is a bit of concern, but it gives him an advantage in winning leverage Height: 5’11” DOB: 11/19/95 Run Stopper: Gets to ball carriers against most instances. He routine- Weight: 303 lb. Class: Senior and brings them down routinely. ly shows flashes or quick burst into backfield, but doesn’t possess Penetration: Has good burst off the Career Statistics many secondary moves. He had an line to get into the backfield. impressive Senior Bowl in which he Games: 42 FF: 3 recorded 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF and Solos: 90 FR: 2 a sack. He does show potential to Assists: 43 INT: 0 be much more than average. Effort Tot Tackles: 133 PD: 2 Weaknesses in weight room will be beneficial. - Winstead TFL: 20.5 TDs: 0 Sacks: 4 Pass Rush: Mainly a two-down player. Has limited pass rush moves. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Recognition: Recognizing where a play is going and pushing to get to 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A the play. Defensive Tackle: 7 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 66 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: DT3

32 Trenton Thompson Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Trenton Thompson has the tools, Talent: He was a top 10 national athleticism, and size to be an every Georgia recruit. down player in the NFL. Unfortu-

Athleticism: Top 18% in vertical nately, the former Bulldog has an Height: 6’4” DOB: 7/27/96 jump and Top 37% in the 20 yd. unrefined game with a history of in- Weight: 288 lb. Class: Junior shuttle at the combine juries to contend with. We see Thompson as a solid 3-4 DE or a Hustle: Works hard throughout the Career Statistics rotational 4-3 DT with some upside game without taking plays off. with the right coaching and groom- Games: 28 FF: 0 ing. He’ll be selected on day three Solos: 57 FR: 0 of the draft and should only be con- Assists: 70 INT: 0 sidered for and IDP roster as deep Tot Tackles: 127 PD: 3 Weaknesses depth or a taxi squad asset. - Osterloh TFL: 15.5 TDs: 0 Sacks: 5.5 Injuries: Has had ankle, MCL, and shoulder injuries in college.

Combine Stats Balance: Not the best with body DFF Consensus Ranks control and keeping his pads square. 40 yd. Dash: 5.06s Broad Jump: 111” Defensive Tackle: 8 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 7.86s Overall: 69 Vert Jump: 32.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.56s Projection: DT3

33 Tim Settle Strengths Summary

Defensive Tackle Settle uses his quickness, leverage Disruptor: Effects the run game by and uncanny ability to shoot gaps Virginia Tech getting penetration or moving lineman. and slip through, to consistently disrupt plays in the backfield. Provides Height: 6’3” DOB: 7/11/95 Pass Rush: Gets a good pass rush a decent pass rush from the interior. Weight: 335 lb. Class: Junior and has a variety of moves. He can play both schemes well, but is best suited as a Nose Tackle in a Leverage: Often wins the leverage Career Statistics 3-4. He will play a pivotal part on battle and is very good one-on-one. early downs as a run stuffer, but Games: 23 FF: 0 has enough pass rushing skills to Solos: 28 FR: 0 be a three down guy. He would be a Assists: 25 INT: 0 great addition to a 3-4 team, that Tot Tackles: 53 PD: 1 Weaknesses needs a NT to build around. I cur- rently have him projected as a day TFL: 19.5 TDs: 0 Sacks: 4 two or three selection. -Winstead Pursuit: Doesn’t chase the play down. Plays what’s in front of him.

Combine Stats Tackling: Tends to dive instead of DFF Consensus Ranks getting there and wrapping.

40 yd. Dash: 5.37s Broad Jump: 96” Strength: Needs to improve upper Defensive Tackle: 9 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 7.95” body strength and hands. Overall: 72 Vert Jump: 23.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.83s Projection: Taxi Squad

34 LinebackersLinebackers

35 IDPIDP RookieRookie RoundupRoundup RankingsRankings LinebackersLinebackers

1. Roquan Smith, Georgia 16.Frank Ginda, San Jose St. 2. Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech 17.Jack Cichy, Wisconsin 3. Rashaan Evans, Alabama 18.Dorian O’Daniel, Clemson 4. Leighton Vander Esch, Boise State 19.Jason Cabinda, Penn State 5. Lorenzo Carter, Georgia 20.Jerome Baker, Ohio State 6. Darius Leonard, South Carolina St. 21.Skai Moore, South Carolina 7. Josey Jewell, Iowa 22.Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Oklahoma 8. Tegray Scales, Indiana 23.Keishawn Bierria, Washington 9. Malik Jefferson, Texas 24.Christian Sam, Arizona State 10.Fred Warner, BYU 25.Oren Burks, Vanderbilt 11.Genard Avery, Memphis 26.Micah Kiser, Virginia 12.Shaun Dion Hamilton, Alabama 27.Matthew Thomas, Florida State 13.Shaquem Griffin, Central Florida 28.Peter Kalambayi, Stanford 14.Uchenna Nwosu, USC 29.Azeem Victor, Washington 15.Nick DeLuca, North Dakota St. 30.Chris Worley, Ohio State 36 Roquan Smith Strengths Summary

Linebacker Three-Down Potential: Smith has Smith is a very solid player who Georgia shown the agility and toughness to should have long and decorated pressure the QB as well as hold up NFL career. He is one those side- pass coverage. line to sideline chompers that every

Height: 6’1” DOB: 5/27/97 Play Recognition/Football IQ: He defense needs to be successful. A Weight: 236 lb Class: Junior is very quick to diagnose the play former high school WR Smith runs and positioning himself to disrupt it. like a beautiful gazelle and he has

Career Statistics stamina for days. It would be shock- Versatility: Smith would likely excel ing see Smith not pan out as elite as an outside backer in the NFL (if IDP player. However with such Games: 38 FF: 3 asked). His ability to go from speed Solos: 146 FR: 3 to power with ease is so juicy. surety comes a hefty price tag. I Assists: 106 INT: 0 would fully expect Smith to come of Tot Tackles: 252 PD: 3 Weaknesses the board as early as 1.08. Smith TFL: 20.5 TDs: 0 should surely be gone by 2.04. -

Sacks: 6.5 Johnson Block Shedding: Smith struggles

to get around or off taller blockers. He will need to develop a counter Combine Stats punch or be more explosive through DFF Consensus Ranks his hips when engaged.

40 yd. Dash: 4.51s Broad Jump: N/A Linebacker: 1 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 1 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB1

37 Tremaine Edmunds Strengths Summary

Linebacker Tackling: Edmunds looks funda- He really looks like he will be a spe- Virginia Tech mentally sound and he can get to cial LB. The LBs who can play any the ball FAST! LB position in a 4-3, or step into a 3 -4 will be a player who gets drafted Shooting Gaps: Gets through Height: 6’5” DOB: 5/22/98 cleanly. Meets the running back in early. The closing burst he has on Weight: 253 lb Class: Junior the backfield and brings him down the ball is something NFL teams will quickly. covet. RBs and TEs will not run

Career Statistics away from him, and he will be a Speed: Sideline to sideline player weapon defenses can count on all 3 who can recognize the play and downs. I personally would be vocal Games: 32 FF: 3 chase down ball carriers. Solos: 112 FR: 1 to my front office on drafting him. Assists: 101 INT: 1 He is the hands down best sideline Tot Tackles: 213 PD: 5 Weaknesses to sideline LB in this draft. Once he TFL: 33 TDs: 0 locks onto the ball carrier he comes like a missile and explodes on the Sacks: 10 Getting Stuck: At times he can get ball. -Orr stuck in traffic, granted he also has shown the ability to separate. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Edge Work: Not much to see of him coming off the edge so we will have to wait and see on this. I will 40 yd. Dash: 4.54s Broad Jump: 117” list it as a weakness but it could be Linebacker: 2 Bench Press: 19r 3 Cone Drill: N/A viewed more at an opportunity wait- Overall: 2 ing to be developed. Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB1

38 Rashaan Evans Strengths Summary

Linebacker QB Pressure: Evans can get to the Fluid player who is a tone setter for Alabama QB and make plays in the back- the defense. He will be able to hold field. his own in zone coverage and be able to blitz when needed. I would Big Hitter: Evans drives through Height: 6’3” DOB: 11/8/96 ball carriers with solid contact. love to see him owning the middle Weight: 232 lb Class: Senior in a 4-3 defense where he can an- Great Hands: Uses his hands to chor his unit. You can see from his Career Statistics shed blocks and fight past blockers. stats as well he plays down hill in enemy territory. This kid will be a Games: 42 FF: 2 fantasy stud. - Orr Solos: 84 FR: 2 Assists: 66 INT: 0 Tot Tackles: 150 PD: 5 Weaknesses TFL: 23.5 TDs: 0

Sacks: 15 Goes for Glory Plays: Tries to make big hits and sometimes doesn't wrap up to make tackle. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Man Coverage: Can’t keep up with quicker running backs or receivers. Better in zone coverage. 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 116” Linebacker: 3 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 6.95s Overall: 4 Vert Jump: 30” 20 yd. Shut: 4.36s Projection: LB2

39 Leighton Vander Esch Strengths Summary

Linebacker Run Defense: Defends the run I love watching LBs who explode Boise State well. Finds the running back and towards the ball to blow up the play. makes the tackle. Versatility is big and he will offer a team his ability to play anywhere. Versatile: Can play any LB posi- Height: 6’4” DOB: 2/8/96 tion. Can rush the QB or cover. When you can rush the QB, cover Weight: 256 lb Class: Junior and stop the run game you will get Change of Direction: Can stop the call on draft day. The more he Career Statistics quickly and change direction with- learns and studies the game the out losing much momentum. quicker he will make a difference in Games: 28 FF: 4 the NFL. I would love to see New Solos: 128 FR: 1 England take him as he would offer Assists: 60 INT: 4 help rushing the QB and would be Tot Tackles: 188 PD: 6 Weaknesses able to handle all the extras the Pa- TFL: 13 TDs: 0 triots like to do. - Orr

Sacks: 5 Experience: Only a 1 year starter

for Boise St. Played sparingly before this season. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Taking on Blocks: Needs to improve using his hands to separate from blockers. 40 yd. Dash: 4.65s Broad Jump: 124” Linebacker: 4 Bench Press: 20r 3 Cone Drill: 6.88s Overall: 6 Vert Jump: 39.5” 20 yd. Shut: 11.5s Projection: LB2

40 Lorenzo Carter Strengths Summary

Linebacker Pursuit: Carter does not give up on Carter can be an effective OLB in a Georgia a play. Goes full speed until the 3-4 or a 4-3 DE in the NFL. He whistle. plays at full speed on every play and always seems to be in the mix Arm Strength: Wraps up tacklers Height: 6’6” DOB: 12/10/95 and goes for the ball once tackle is at the end of a play, even 30 yards Weight: 250 lb. Class: Senior secure. down the field after rushing the QB. He could play DE at the NFL level, Career Statistics Blitzing: Quick moves to the QB but spent a majority of snaps as a with stunts and late blitzes. stand-up linebacker. He blitzes ef- Games: 48 FF: 6 fectively when asked, but also does Solos: 83 FR: 6 well in coverage. He rips at the ball Assists: 83 INT: 0 when the tackle is secure and is a Tot Tackles: 166 PD: 1 Weaknesses solid hitter. -Cook TFL: 21.5 TDs: 1

Sacks: 14 Run support: Does get blocked in run plays and pass rush and can be taken out of the play. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Ball Skills: Sticks close to assign- ments, but doesn’t make many plays on the ball. 40 yd. Dash: 4.5s Broad Jump: 130” Linebacker: 5

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 11 Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB2

41 Darius Leonard Strengths Summary

Linebacker Coverage: Stays will TEs, RBs and This is a solid cover LB! Sticks to South Carolina St. (FCS) will even be solid in the slot. the TEs and RBs and makes it look easy. I really love a LB who can Speed: Can start and go and cover tackle and cover as its a quick road a lot of ground. Height: 6’2” DOB: 7/22/95 to being a 3 down player. Showed Weight: 234 lb Class: Senior Blitzer: Can get after it from differ- well getting after the QB and has a ent positions and is good. complete skill set. My only fear is Career Statistics the move into the NFL after playing in the MEAC. If he adjusts he will Games: 42 FF: 7 prove a great steal in rookie drafts. Solos: 264 FR: 0 -Orr Assists: 117 INT: 6 Tot Tackles: 381 PD: 13 Weaknesses TFL: 48 TDs: 4

Sacks: 20 Gets Blocked: Gets stuck on

blocks in the box.

Combine Stats Zone Coverage: Gets thrown off by DFF Consensus Ranks the QB easily in coverage.

40 yd. Dash: 4.7s Broad Jump: N/A Linebacker: 6 Bench Press: 17r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 12 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB2

42 Josey Jewell Strengths Summary

Linebacker Jewell is not an A+ athlete but his Finds the Ball: Always around the instincts are Kuechly-esque. Yes I Iowa ball: The tackle numbers, the pass- actually mean that. Where he lacks es defenses, speak for themselves. in speed and wiggle he makes up Height: 6’1” DOB: 12/25/94 Thumper: Makes good contact with for with football IQ and play recog- Weight: 234 lb Class: Senior every tackle. nition. He averaged 9.8 tackles in three seasons as a starter for the Big Play: Knack for making big Hawkeyes. -Johnson Career Statistics plays. 10 sacks, 6 INTs, 28 TFL, and 3 FF. Games: 49 FF: 3 Solos: 211 FR: 2 Assists: 222 INT: 6 Tot Tackles: 433 PD: 26 Weaknesses TFL: 28 TDs: 1

Sacks: 10 Athleticism: Struggles in chasing

down faster players in space.

Combine Stats 2-Down LB: Jewell may only be a DFF Consensus Ranks two-down LB which may limit his ceiling for IDP. 40 yd. Dash: 4.82s Broad Jump: 117” Linebacker: 7 Bench Press: 18r 3 Cone Drill: 6.8s Overall: 13 Vertical Jump: 33” 20 yd. Shut: 4.27s Projection: LB2

43 Tegray Scales Strengths Summary

Linebacker Short Burst: Quick to the QB with Best fit would be inside LB in a 3-4 Indiana speed and acceleration. or OLB in a 4-3. His ability to play in a few roles helps his draft stock. Hands: Uses hands to punch and Overall I like him as a tackler even move off of blocks well. Height: 6’0” DOB: 5/10/96 though when in space he looked a Weight: 230 lb Class: Senior Run Stopper: Cuts off run lanes little out of place at times. Landing instantly. spot will be big in his final ranking Career Statistics for me. He does have traits and skills to be a 3 down player. It Games: 46 FF: 1 seemed like he was in on every Solos: 217 FR: 2 play meaning he will have chances Assists: 107 INT: 8 for tackles. Looking over his stat Tot Tackles: 324 PD: 6 Weaknesses sheet he confirms the tape, gets af- TFL: 46 TDs: 1 ter it in all areas. -Orr

Sacks: 17 Avoids Blocks: May seem like a strength, but leaves run lanes open trying to avoid contact. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Reading plays: Size may impact ability to read and react. At times takes a moment to see what’s hap- 40 yd. Dash: 4.77s Broad Jump: N/A pening next. Linebacker: 8 Bench Press: 27r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 14 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB3

44 Malik Jefferson Strengths Summary

Linebacker Pass Rush: Effective blitzer who I would prefer to see him play like a Texas can rush from the edge to get to the man on fire and hungry for more ac- QB. tion. His ability to cover along with that speed burst to close will be Acceleration: Good short area Height: 6’3” DOB: 11/15/96 burst that can help stop the run. something NFL teams want. Per- Weight: 236 lb Class: Junior sonally, I would see him best as a Coverage: Can stay with tight ends OLB with a clear attack role where Career Statistics and can stay with running backs out he will not have to think as much. - of the backfield. Orr Games: 34 FF: 2 Solos: 160 FR: 1 Assists: 71 INT: 0 Tot Tackles: 231 PD: 5 Weaknesses TFL: 26 TDs: 0

Sacks: 13 Read and React: Over thinks and

has trouble figuring out his reads.

Combine Stats Tackling: Falls off tackles at times DFF Consensus Ranks and does not seem to use technique consistently that causes him to miss tackles. 40 yd. Dash: .52s Broad Jump: 125” Linebacker: 9 Bench Press: 27r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 15 Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB3

45 Fred Warner Strengths Summary

Linebacker Tackling: Solid tackler and he Coverage LB in college who will be BYU shows some “pop” on his hits. a nice role player in a pass-happy When he is near the ball he makes NFL. Sideline to sideline speed is the tackle. good. He can get outside to hold

Height: 6’3” DOB: 11/19/96 Football Smart: Understands what the flats. Gets swallowed up in the Weight: 236 lb Class: Senior is unfolding in front of him. Espe- run game but can handle himself cially in the passing game. better on the edge in the run sup-

Career Statistics port. Played WILL LB at the Senior Acceleration: Long strider who can Bowl and looked comfortable on the get going from stop to full speed line. An interesting defender who Games: 48 FF: 3 quickly. Solos: 158 FR: 5 could also get snaps as an S. Look- Assists: 104 INT: 7 ing at his stats, he makes plays in Tot Tackles: 262 PD: 13 Weaknesses the secondary and can get to the TFL: 33 TDs: 2 QB meaning he can be used in matchups in a creative defense. - Sacks: 6.5 Run Defense: Looks for the plays Orr in the pass game, not always fo- cused on run defense Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Getting off Blocks: Has trouble separating from blocks when deal- ing with physical lineman. 40 yd. Dash: 4.64s Broad Jump: 119” Linebacker: 10

Bench Press: 21r 3 Cone Drill: 6.9s Man Coverage: Not necessarily a Overall: 16 Vert Jump: 38.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.28s weakness, but played mostly in Projection: LB3 zone coverage in college.

46 Genard Avery Strengths Summary

Linebacker Speed: Good stop and go with He will help any defense! One thing Memphis change of direction. 93rd percentile that really stands out is his speed on his 40 yard dash time. and ability to know where to go. This is the player who holds the Run Support: Controls the edge Height: 6’1” DOB: 4/26/95 edge and understands his responsi- and keeps the run contained or Weight: 248 lb. Class: Senior bility. I am not sold on him in cover- makes the play.

age but could be coached up in the Career Statistics Tackling: Finds the ball quickly, NFL. He can walk into a 4-3 de- gets to the spot and makes the fense and help from either OLB tackle. Games: 45 FF: 3 spots. With a the ball in sight he Solos: 168 FR: 1 stalks it and meets it in the hole. Assists: 62 INT: 2 Love his style and fun he brings to Tot Tackles: 230 PD: 5 Weaknesses a team. When I see a LB who can TFL: 44.5 TDs: 2 rush the passer and play the run, I get pumped. -Orr Sacks: 21.5 Coverage: Not strong with cover-

age. Loses track of the ball in the air. Rarely asked to cover. Combine Stats Gets Blocked: Big offensive line- DFF Consensus Ranks man keep him occupied and he’s not able to free himself. 40 yd. Dash: 4.59s Broad Jump: 124” Linebacker: 11 Bench Press: 26r 3 Cone Drill: 6.9s Overall: 17 Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: 4.36s Projection: LB3

47 Shaun Dion Hamilton Strengths Summary

Linebacker Closing Speed: Once he has ac- Hamilton has the ability to play both Alabama quired his target, he is quick to ILB and WLB. He has also shown catch them. enough speed to be on the field in sub-package. When fully healthy he Extreme Athleticism: If healthy Height: 6’0” DOB: 9/11/95 Hamilton would have wowed us stand a chance at seeing many Weight: 228 lb. Class: Senior with his speed and agility. snaps. That kind of opportunity will certainly depend on the depth chart Career Statistics Three-Down Potential: Run stop- of his eventual NFL team. However per that won’t need to come off the you cannot understate what he can field in subpackages. Games: 33 FF: 2 be given a chance. Don’t forget the Solos: 65 FR: 0 name Hamilton in the closing Assists: 69 INT: 2 rounds of your rookie draft. – Tot Tackles: 134 PD: 4 Weaknesses Johnson TFL: 16 TDs: 1

Sacks: 4.5 Injuries: Tore his ACL in his junior year. Lost the final 4 games in his senior year to a broken kneecap. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Experience: Never the featured LB in a defense. Highest singe season tackle numbers were 64. 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A Linebacker: 12

Bench Press: 20r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 19 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB3

48 Shaquem Griffin Strengths Summary

Linebacker Speed: Combine was fast. Tape Shaquem Griffin has been one of Central Florida was fast. He can close on QBs and the biggest stories of the 2018 NFL ball carriers quickly. Draft. His blazing combine 40 yard dash, and putting up 20 reps while Spin Move: Uses the spin move to Height: 6’1” DOB: 7/20/95 get around blockers and keep their using a prosthetic on his left arm to Weight: 227 lb. Class: Senior hands off him. hold the bar brought even more attention to this player. Many people Career Statistics Versatility: Played multiple posi- would have listed the fact that he tions and roles at UCF. Could be an doesn’t have a left hand as a weak- effective three-down OLB. Games: 40 FF: 4 ness, but he wraps his arms, has Solos: 122 FR: 5 great strength in both arms and is Assists: 73 INT: 3 just a playmaker. He will probably Tot Tackles: 195 PD: 16 Weaknesses be an OLB in the NFL, but given the TFL: 33.5 TDs: 1 right spot he can collect sacks and turnovers at the next level. -Cook Sacks: 18.5 Zone Coverage: His eyes don’t

normally come off the QB and receivers can slip behind him in be- Combine Stats tween zones. DFF Consensus Ranks Going for Big Hit: Sometimes tries to make the big hit and can fall off 40 yd. Dash: 4.38 Broad Jump: 117” runners. Linebacker: 13 Bench Press: 20r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 25 Getting Blocked: Can get blocked Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A when pass rushing or in run sup- Projection: LB3 port.

49 Uchenna Nwosu Strengths Summary

Linebacker Jumping: Nwosu gets into passing Nwosu is a very good disrupter of USC lanes and leaps to knock down the QB. He will force QBs to notice passes effectively. Good timing and him. As far as IDP future prospects hands to disrupt the path of the ball. go, he could develop into an OLB in

Height: 6’3” DOB: 12/28/96 a 3-4 that gets his hands near the Speed Rush: Very quick off the Weight: 251 lb. Class: Senior ball often. For somebody who ball. When timed right can meet the

QB at the third step of his drop. touches the ball as often as he Career Statistics does with deflections, I would ex- Run Support: Good off the edge in pect more turnovers from Nwosu, run support and makes plays in the Games: 44 FF: 1 but many of his deflections turned backfield to disrupt running lanes. Solos: 94 FR: 1 into opportunities for his team- Assists: 75 INT: 1 mates. As an NFL prospect, I like Tot Tackles: 169 PD: 19 Weaknesses his game. He would need to capital- TFL: 20.5 TDs: 0 ize on more of his deflections and QB hits to create turnovers to be Sacks: 12.5 Tackling: Nwosu has a tendency to IDP relevant. -Cook tackle high, which causes him to miss tackles and grab facemask/ Combine Stats head area. Also at times will dive at feet. Needs to work on wrapping up DFF Consensus Ranks ball carriers.

40 yd. Dash: 4.65s Broad Jump: 119” Timing: Pro QBs will draw him off- Linebacker: 14 Bench Press: 20r 3 Cone Drill: N/A sides often. He will need to work on Overall: 35 patience at the professional level. Vertical Jump: 32” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB3

50 Nick DeLuca Strengths Summary

Linebacker Versatility: Can play ILB and OLB. He’s a three down linebacker. A lot North Dakota State (FCS) Three-down LB. Can cover, blitz, of his weaknesses are easily cor- and help in run support. rectable, but my biggest concern is if he can have same success at pro Play Recognition: Excellent see it Height: 6’3” DOB: 1/27/95 level. His draft grades are all over and go hit it player. Weight: 251 lb. Class: Senior the place right now, but I feel he’s

Coverage: Sideline-to-sideline line- an easy day three 3rd round pick. Career Statistics backer that is a very good deep ball He has starting ILB skills and on the defender. right team, he can be a star. A po- Games: 59 FF: 5 larizing, intriguing player that if a Solos: 173 FR: 0 team feels he can produce highly at Assists: 156 INT: 7 this level, then they will pull trigger Tot Tackles: 329 PD: 17 Weaknesses in 3rd. -Winstead TFL: 26 TDs: 1

Sacks: 9.5 Aggressiveness: Can overpursue the play or guess where the play is going. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Strength: Needs to improve upper body strength to help get off of blocks. 40 yd. Dash: 4.85s Broad Jump: 112” Linebacker: 15

Bench Press: 18r 3 Cone Drill: 7.09s Competition: FCS player who will Overall: 36 Vert Jump: 29.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.23s need to improve against higher lev- Projection: LB3 el competition.

51 Frank Ginda Strengths Summary

Linebacker Play Recognition: Excellent at A really solid ILB who can play the San Jose State reading and flowing to the ball OLB as well. Has good sideline to sideline flow and is very disruptive Run Support: Reacts well and in the backfield. Great form and makes plays in the backfield Height: 6’0” DOB: 5/26/97 wrap up tackler, who takes great

Weight: 245 lb. Class: Junior angles to the ball and is rarely Play Speed: Sideline-to-sideline linebacker that rarely takes bad an- caught out of position. Needs to im- Career Statistics gles. prove overall strength but has very good speed. His ability to read and Games: 35 FF: 6 go, makes him an excellent see it Solos: 185 FR: 2 and hit it player. Somewhat con- Assists: 166 INT: 11 cerned if he can have same suc- Tot Tackles: 351 PD: 4 Weaknesses cess versus elite competition. - TFL: 29 TDs: 1 Winstead

Sacks: 9.5 Getting Blocked: Athletic lineman

that get out in run blocking can give him trouble. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Coverage: Can lose track of his receiver in coverage.

40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A Linebacker: 16

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 37

Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB3

52 Jack Cichy Strengths Summary

Linebacker Speed: Sideline to sideline line- Solid LB who will be at his best as a Wisconsin backer. weak side LB in a 4-3 defense. Ca- pable of tracking and chasing and Leadership: Team captain on de- would not need to fight off the fense. Could be future green dot Height: 6’2” DOB: 5/5/95 blocks in that scheme. He would do play caller on defense Weight: 234 lb. Class: Senior fine dropping into coverage but do

Zone Coverage: Does well in cov- not ask him to go man. One of the Career Statistics erage and is not a liability. best LBs at stop and go in short areas in the class. Team captain last Games: 20 FF: 2 season speaks volumes to his lead- Solos: 78 FR: 0 ership. I believe he would be a walk Assists: 43 INT: 0 on starter in the NFL. -Orr Tot Tackles: 121 PD: 6 Weaknesses TFL: 15 TDs: 0

Sacks: 6.5 Getting Blocked: Can get blocked out of the play.

Combine Stats Man Coverage: Can lose track of DFF Consensus Ranks his receiver in coverage.

40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A Strength: Needs to add some mus- Linebacker: 17 cle and weight to his frame for the Bench Press: 18r 3 Cone Drill: N/A next level. Overall: 38 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB3

53 Dorian O’Daniel Strengths Summary

Linebacker Coverage: O’Daniel was asked to O’Daniel is a jack of all trades line- Clemson play slot corner by Clemson in their backer that does a lot of things, but zone schemes and held his own. doesn’t necessarily do anything at an elite level. He does a lot of Setting the Edge: Dorian reads the Height: 6’1” DOB: 9/4/94 outside run and forces it back in- things well though and his coverage Weight: 223 lb. Class: Senior side or makes the play himself. skills make him a versatile piece for an NFL defense. He also makes Career Statistics Three-Down Linebacker: He lines sure to get a jam on receivers re- up off the ball, but can blitz well, leasing into their routes, before pa- help in run support and his cover- trolling his zone, which can disrupt Games: 50 FF: 1 age skills should keep him on the Solos: 129 FR: 2 field. timing of quick plays. Defending Assists: 76 INT: 3 against crossing patterns isn’t a Tot Tackles: 205 PD: 7 Weaknesses strength, but in the flats he does a TFL: 28 TDs: 2 good job of attacking when the ball is thrown.. -Cook Sacks: 8.5 Speed: Casual observers will re-

member him getting burnt by Calvin

Ridley in the playoff game. He Combine Stats should cover backs and tight ends well, but speedy receivers he DFF Consensus Ranks should avoid.

40 yd. Dash: 4.61s Broad Jump: 119” Pursuit: Doesn’t always get to the Linebacker: 18 Bench Press: 21r 3 Cone Drill: 6.64s play quickly. He doesn’t chase Overall: 39 many runners from behind. Vert Jump: 32” 20 yd. Shut: 4.07s Projection: LB4

54 Jason Cabinda Strengths Summary

Linebacker Leadership: He was the defensive For a player who is good at getting Penn State captain for Penn State and has ex- off blocks, I Was Surprised at how perience in leading a defense. many times he would need help to get the tackles. He needs help or Shedding Blocks: Gets off of Height: 6’1” DOB: 3/17/96 blocks well to get to the running someone to slow a runner down for Weight: 239 lb. Class: Senior back. him to get in on the play. Playing a passing down would be trouble as Career Statistics High Motor: Doesn’t give up on he does not have the ability to stay plays and keeps working to get to with a RB or a TE. I hope he can the ball carrier. Games: 40 FF: 2 care out a role but I believe he will Solos: 116 FR: 1 struggle on special teams which Assists: 169 INT: 1 would leave him off a team. -Orr Tot Tackles: 295 PD: 11 Weaknesses TFL: 17.5 TDs: 0

Sacks: 7 Space Plays: Does well in running lanes and within the tackles. When out in space, ball carriers can get Combine Stats around him. DFF Consensus Ranks

Coverage: Doesn’t stay with backs or tight ends well enough to be left 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A alone with them. Linebacker: 19 Bench Press: 19r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 44 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB4

55 Jerome Baker Strengths Summary

Linebacker Versatility: Baker can play any LB Baker’s limitations do not outweigh Ohio State position. his athletic prowess. His skills are not universal but he can player a Coverage: He can cover RBs well speed backer role. While Baker is a in the pass game. He can finesse Height: 6’1” DOB: 12/25/96 freak athlete, he often looks very along with more athletic TEs. Weight: 229 lb. Class: Junior hesitant to attack. He also does not

Three-Down LB: Has the move- have the upper body power to shed Career Statistics ment skills to stay on the field all most offensive linemen. His size is three downs to cover and play the also worrisome considering he run. Games: 29 FF: 1 mostly player OLB/WLB. That might Solos: 90 FR: 3 not be ideal with many schemes. Assists: 69 INT: 2 He also lacks the instincts to play Tot Tackles: 159 PD: 4 Weaknesses solo as 4-3 MLB. -Johnson TFL: 17.5 TDs: 2

Sacks: 7 Tackling: He needs to learn to wrap up better and use his lower half to collapse the ball carrier. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Aggression: Too often he lets the play come to him. This could be a responsibility thing but he needs to 40 yd. Dash: 4.53s Broad Jump: 126” force the issue while the play is un- Linebacker: 20 Bench Press: 22r 3 Cone Drill: N/A folding. Overall: 47 Vert Jump: 36.5” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: LB4

56 Skai Moore Strengths Summary

Linebacker Awareness: Great feel for what is Will find it hard to fit into the NFL. South Carolina going on around him. Limitations in coverage and being undersized will hurt his stock. Put- Coverage: Will get to the outside to ting up solid numbers means some- take away the screen game and ca- Height: 6’2” DOB: 1/8/95 pable of holding his zone responsi- thing and should get him drafted as Weight: 226 lb Class: Senior bilities. a reserve. He came back strong from a neck fusion surgery he had Career Statistics Run Support: Hunts the RB and in 2015. I look at each player and can get to him even when blocked. ask myself how I would integrate Games: 50 FF: 3 them into my defense, it would be a Solos: 212 FR: 3 challenge here, I would pass on him Assists: 139 INT: 14 in my fantasy drafts. -Orr Tot Tackles: 351 PD: 6 Weaknesses TFL: 20 TDs: 1

Sacks: 5 Reaction: Slow at the snap at times.

Combine Stats Man Coverage: If locked onto an DFF Consensus Ranks RB or TE, could have difficulty keeping with them.

40 yd. Dash: 4.73s Broad Jump: 117” Linebacker: 21

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 48 Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: Taxi Squad

57 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Strengths Summary

Linebacker Spin Move: Uses spin move to get Okoronkwo shared the Big 12 de- Oklahoma outside and inside to avoid getting fensive player of the year award, blocked. but will have to make gains in the weight room and his pass rushing Speed Moves: Uses fakes to set Height: 6’1” DOB: 4/24/95 up rush move either inside or out- moves to become an effective out- Weight: 253 lb. Class: Senior side effectively. side rusher. As an IDP asset he could be a spot start or bye week fill Career Statistics Stays Home: Doesn’t overpursue in with the hope that he gets a cou- the play. Plays QB spy well and ple sacks. He may be drafted highly watches for reverses. Games: 35 FF: 5 in the NFL draft, but I wouldn’t draft Solos: 105 FR: 2 him highly in your rookie draft. He Assists: 57 INT: 0 will probably be designated as an Tot Tackles: 162 PD: 5 Weaknesses OLB in the NFL as he ran with the TFL: 33 TDs: 0 linebackers during the combine. - Cook Sacks: 20 Strength: Gets blocked often and

taken out of the play. If lineman get their hands on him , he isn’t able to Combine Stats get off the blocks. DFF Consensus Ranks

Tackling: Spends a lot of time on the ground. Dives at feet often to 40 yd. Dash: 4.77s Broad Jump: 121” make tackles instead of wrapping Linebacker: 22 Bench Press: 27r 3 Cone Drill: N/A up and tackling. Overall: 49 Vertical Jump: 38” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: Taxi Squad

58 Keishawn Bierria Strengths Summary

Linebacker I liked him in pass coverage. The Run Defense: Gets out of reach of way he had control of what was Washington the guards to stop run plays. happening was good. The major Play Recognition: Quick to figure thing I saw was a lack of game Height: 6’2” DOB: 7/26/95 the play out and head to the lane. speed. I did like his ability to stay in Weight: 230 lb. Class: Senior front of a run play but if he needs to Fumbles: Identifies the ball and make the tackle and he is not facing has a knack for recovering and the RB he will miss more tackles Career Statistics forcing fumbles. than he can make. This kid is al- Games: 50 FF: 4 ways around the play though, which Solos: 154 FR: 7 leads to fumble recovery chances Assists: 86 INT: 0 as well as some assists on tackles. Tot Tackles: 240 PD: 4 Weaknesses Speed wins at his position and he TFL: 19.5 TDs: 1 just will not be a starting option. – Orr Sacks: 7.5 Speed: Not very athletic. Not a

sideline-to-sideline guy.

Combine Stats Tackling: If he is not squared up on the ball carrier can miss some tack- DFF Consensus Ranks les.

40 yd. Dash: 4.79s Broad Jump: 117” Linebacker: 23 Plays Tall: Needs to get lower to Bench Press: 21r 3 Cone Drill: 7.26s use leverage more. Overall: 54 Vert Jump: 30.5” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: Taxi Squad

59 Christian Sam Strengths Summary

Linebacker Power: He’s got a broad chest, big Sam put together a successful col- Arizona State arms and put up 28 reps at the lege career at ASU, amassing ma- combine. jor tackle stats throughout his time in school. The ILB will be chosen on Coverage: Former coaches Height: 6’2” DOB: 6/2/96 day three of the NFL draft, and de- thought he might be able to play Weight: 237 lb. Class: Senior pending on his landing spot, could cornerback before he grew bigger.

be in line for snaps early in his ca- Career Statistics Production: When healthy, Sam reer. In today’s pass first NFL, averaged 8.9 tackles per game. Sam’s skills in coverage will be cov- Games: 35 FF: 3 eted by plenty of teams, thus giving Solos: 166 FR: 0 him a leg up on other LBs in the Assists: 74 INT: 3 draft. If selected by a team thin at Tot Tackles: 240 PD: 4 Weaknesses ILB, Christian Sam becomes an IDP TFL: 17 TDs: 0 asset, with a chance to eventually become a three down linebacker in Sacks: 7 Game Speed: On film, he seemed the NFL. -Osterloh to be a step slower and certain blocking schemes confused him. Combine Stats Motivation: Not a leader and not a DFF Consensus Ranks hard worker in practice.

40 yd. Dash: 4.75s Broad Jump: 114” Linebacker: 24 Bench Press: 28r 3 Cone Drill: 7.03s Overall: 55 Vert Jump: 32” 20 yd. Shut: 4.25s Projection: Taxi Squad

60 Oren Burks Strengths Summary

Linebacker Tackling: Can make tackles in the While Burks made a number of Vanderbilt open field well. plays at the Senior Bowl and gar- nered the eyes of scouts, when you Speed: Playing outside the hash go back and look at his game filed, marks he can get to outside runs Height: 6’3” DOB: 3/21/95 there is still a lot to be desired. One quickly and stop the run. Weight: 233 lb. Class: Senior of his biggest strengths is stopping

Two-Down Linebacker: More of a outside runs and passes in the flat. Career Statistics run stuffer and edge setter than He will get unfairly compared to coverage LB. Zach Cunningham, a former Vandy Games: 42 FF: 1 teammate, But they are not the Solos: 129 FR: 2 same type of player. He will be a Assists: 99 INT: 5 solid OLB at next level with starting Tot Tackles: 228 PD: 21 Weaknesses potential, but not a star. I have him TFL: 15.5 TDs: 2 as a day three pick, probably getting drafted in the 4th-5th rounds. - Sacks: 4.5 Caught in Traffic: When plays are Winstead in the middle gets caught up in traffic and blocked. Combine Stats Pass Coverage: Not strong in the DFF Consensus Ranks pass game.

40 yd. Dash: 4.59s Broad Jump: 131” Linebacker: 25 Physicality: Needs to improve Bench Press: 18r 3 Cone Drill: 6.82s fighting off blockers and aggressive- Overall: 56 Vert Jump: 39.5” ness to the ball. 20 yd. Shut: 4.15s Projection: Taxi Squad

61 Micah Kiser Strengths Summary

Linebacker Pursuit Angles: When he can keep Kiser possesses many traits that Virginia the play in front of him, Kiser is able will make solid impressions on the to chop down the runner or at least NFL teams that dig into him. How- angle them towards the sideline. ever his limitations may scream two

Height: 6’2” DOB: 1/25/95 QB/RB Spy: He may not be the -down backer. He is an old school Weight: 238 lb. Class: Senior quickest player sideline to sideline thumper that can be reliable versus but he shows up a ton as the play is the run. Best case scenario he coming to an end. Career Statistics eventually grows into 80 tackle per season for three to five years type 3 Year Starter: Quality experience of player. -Johnson Games: 47 FR: 6 versus many pro-style schemes in Solos: 189 INT: 1 the ACC. Assists: 219 PD: 12 Tot Tackles: 408 TDs: 0 Weaknesses TFL: 33.5

Sacks: 19 Penalties: Kiser took some poor FF: 8 penalties as a Junior, but seemed to improve in 2017 Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Stiff Running: He runs very stiff in the hips and lower. This might limit him at the next level when it comes 40 yd. Dash: 4.66s Broad Jump: 121” catching ball carriers from behind. Linebacker: 26 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 7.05s Overall: 57 Vert Jump: 35.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.24s Projection: Taxi Squad

62 Matthew Thomas Strengths Summary

Linebacker Quickness: He can jump into the Thomas is an impactful hitter who Florida State backfield to make a play before the can play both inside and outside. QB can adjust. He made 77 tackles and 11 TFLs in his first season as a starter for the Footwork: Able to backpedal like a Height: 6’3” DOB: 7/21/95 safety and he covers ground quick- Seminoles. Just four career sacks Weight: 232 lb. Class: Senior ly. doesn’t mean he can’t rush the passer, the ‘Noles just don’t require Career Statistics Recovery Speed: He has the abil- that of their LBs. He sometimes hits ity to give chase or make a tackle a little too high but he always from behind. Games: 34 FF: 1 leaves an impression on those he Solos: 117 FR: 1 tackles. Pre-Combine he was a late Assists: 74 INT: 1 day three guy but now I could seen Tot Tackles: 191 PD: 4 Weaknesses him possibly go at the end of day TFL: 25.5 TDs: 1 two. -Johnson

Sacks: 4 Off-Field: Has a team rules viola-

tion (6 game suspension) and was academically ineligible following the Combine Stats death of his mother in 2015. DFF Consensus Ranks

Patience: He doesn’t stand his ground or hold the edge when the 40 yd. Dash: 4.58s Broad Jump: 131” play is going in his direction. Linebacker: 27 Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 6.85s Overall: 58 Vert Jump: 41.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.28s Projection: Taxi Squad

63 Peter Kalambayi Strengths Summary

Linebacker Getting off Blocks: Good at shed- He was consistent but his pass rush Stanford ding blockers and getting past moves never seemed to really take them. off. I see him only being successful in a 3-4 defense on the outside. Quickness: Has good speed and Height: 6’3” DOB: 6/26/9? This is where he can help set the can get to the edge on run plays to Weight: 252 lb. Class: Senior edge and he does play well in the outside.

space. I see him playing well in Career Statistics Zone Coverage: Covers his zone zone to the point he will not be a lia- well when in coverage. bility. With his ability to hold the Games: 53 FF: 1 edge and play the run he would be Solos: 116 FR: 0 an early down player and is good Assists: 73 INT: 1 enough to stay in on passing Tot Tackles: 189 PD: 7 Weaknesses downs. If he gets drafts to a 3-4 TFL: 27 TDs: 0 team I am drafting him. -Orr

Sacks: 18.5 Reaction: Slow to react to plays and move toward the ball.

Combine Stats Pass Rush Moves: Not a variety of pass rush moves. DFF Consensus Ranks

40 yd. Dash: 4.57s Broad Jump: 121” Linebacker: 28 Bench Press: 19r 3 Cone Drill: 7.13s Overall: 59 Vert Jump: 34” 20 yd. Shut: 4.36s Projection: Taxi Squad

64 Azeem Victor Strengths Summary

Linebacker Blitzing: Uses his speed to get to I prefer a LB who can make a play Washington the QB on blitzes. by fighting off a block and with a little mean streak. This kid needs Speed: Has good speed when blitz- beefy linemen in front to keep him ing or running down ball carriers. Height: 6’1” DOB: 8/19/95 clean. With a weakness in the run Weight: 240 lb. Class: Senior Tackling: If he isn’t blocked, his game teams would look to run at tackling is good. him and it would be a problem. Career Statistics Where he wins is in a package role where he can use his speed to Games: 34 FF: 3 make plays. Getting after the QB Solos: 130 FR: 2 and his coverage skills would make Assists: 68 INT: 1 for a nice movement player for any Tot Tackles: 198 PD: 10 Weaknesses defense. Special teams star I think. TFL: 14 TDs: 1 With his speed and energy he Sacks: 3.5 would be a impact player on this Coverage: Can lose track of the re- unit. -Orr ceiver in his area.

Combine Stats Play Recognition: Not quick at re- DFF Consensus Ranks acting to the play developing in front of him. 40 yd. Dash: 4.72s Broad Jump: 115” Linebacker: 29 Bench Press: 19r 3 Cone Drill: 7.2s Hand Usage: Difficulty getting off of Overall: 68 blocks once engaged. Vert Jump: 32.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.4s Projection: Taxi Squad

65 Chris Worley Strengths Summary

Linebacker Character: He is a great locker Worley was a four season contribu- Ohio State room guy with a strong work ethic. tor for the Buckeyes. Unfortunately, Worley has never had NFL level Tackling: Only missed four tackles production, size, speed or athleti- in the full 2017 season. Height: 6’2” DOB: 9/15/95 cism, which has us thinking he may

Weight: 230 lb. Class: Senior not be selected in the draft. If not, Special Teams: Has played special teams throughout career. Could he’ll have an opportunity to pick his Career Statistics help him win a spot. camp as a preferred free agent, and should make a roster for his special Games: 37 FF: 3 teams aptitude and his run stopping Solos: 99 FR: 0 capabilities. We don’t see him cre- Assists: 54 INT: 1 ating much IDP value anytime soon, Tot Tackles: 153 PD: 6 Weaknesses but if injuries were to open up a TFL: 11 TDs: 0 spot for him to take snaps, he may be a waiver wire option for ILB tack- Sacks: 2 Coverage: Major liability in pass les. -Osterloh coverage when targeted.

Combine Stats Speed/Athleticism: Ran a 4.86 for- ty yard dash and lacks burst to DFF Consensus Ranks meet the play quickly.

40 yd. Dash: 4.86s Broad Jump: N/A Linebacker: 30 Bench Press: 15r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 71 Vert Jump: 29.5” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: Taxi Squad

66 CornerbacksCornerbacks

67 IDPIDP RookieRookie RoundupRoundup RankingsRankings CornerbacksCornerbacks

1.Joshua Jackson, Iowa 5.Jalen Davis, Utah State 2.Jaire Alexander, Louisville 6.Tavarus McFadden, Florida St. 3.Denzel Ward, Ohio State 7.Carlton Davis, Auburn 4.Isaiah Oliver, Colorado 8.Christian Campbell, Penn St.

68 Joshua Jackson Strengths Summary

Cornerback Size: At 6’1”, Jackson can match up Jackson has playmaker written all Iowa with any top outside WR in the over him. He flashed outstanding NFL. cover skills, solid press coverage technique, and strong hands when Man Coverage: Had 18 pass Height: 6’1” DOB: 4/3/96 breakups, 24 forced incompletions targeted. In his final season as a Weight: 192 lb Class: Junior and just 4 TDs allowed on 94 tar- Hawkeye, Jackson secured 8 INTs, gets. including 2 TDs against Wisconsin.

Career Statistics In terms of an IDP asset, Jackson Clutch: Jackson had 3 INTs against has developed the ability to defend Ohio St., 2 against Wisconsin (both passes and create turnovers, which Games: 29 FF: 1 for TDs), and 1 in the bowl game Solos: 52 FR: 0 against Boston College will give him an advantage over Assists: 14 INT: 8 “coverage only” corners in this draft, Tot Tackles: 66 PD: 21 Weaknesses thus giving him value in CB re- TFL: 1.5 TDs: 2 quired leagues as a rookie. - Osterloh Sacks: 0 Zone Coverage: Jackson had a

habit of playing casual in zone,

leaving gaps for QBs to attack. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Tackling: Has a tendency to at- tempt tackles without using his arms and hands to wrap up the run- 40 yd. Dash: 4.56s Broad Jump: 123” ner. Cornerback: 1 Bench Press: 18r 3 Cone Drill: 6.86s Overall: 26 Vertical Jump: 38” 20 yd. Shut: 4.03s Projection: CB1

69 Jaire Alexander Strengths Summary

Cornerback Physical Corner: Gets physical on Alexander plays tough and in your Louisville the line and has speed to stay with face which I love from my corners. them. He is a dual role player which also help on draft day. This kid stops on Return Potential: Didn’t return Height: 5’11” DOB: 2/9/97 much in 2017, but averaged 9.9 a dime and bursts back onto a route Weight: 192 lb. Class: Junior yards on punt returns and a TD. and makes plays on the ball. Between the numbers he Career Statistics Footwork: Shows good stop and plays so strong and can muscle the go quickness and technique. ball away, but...this was not part of Games: 29 FF: 1 his red zone game. Maybe it's men- Solos: 58 FR: 1 tal? He can be dominated and al- Assists: 19 INT: 7 lows to many TDs. He would project Tot Tackles: 77 PD: 15 Weaknesses as a nickel defender in a pass hap- TFL: 2 TDs: 0 py NFL. -Orr

Sacks: 0 Penalties: Got flagged often for

holding and could be highly penalized. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Tackling: Weaker as a tackler. Big- ger players may be able to shrug off of him. 40 yd. Dash: .38s Broad Jump: 127” Cornerback: 2

Bench Press: 14r 3 Cone Drill: 6.71s Overall: 30 Vertical Jump: 35” 20 yd. Shut: 3.98s Projection: CB2

70 Denzel Ward Strengths Summary

Cornerback Coverage: Sticks to WRs locking Ward will be a lock down shut them Ohio State them down. down corner in the NFL. Plays taller then he is with his strength and can Footwork: Uses technique to stay hold his own against taller and in good position. Height: 5’10” DOB: 4/28/97 physical players. This past season Weight: 191 lb Class: Junior Strength: Doesn’t get pushed we saw him really take charge of around by receivers and fearless on himself. He had 37 tackles and 15 Career Statistics the field. passes defended. Most impressive for me was his ability to stop the Games: 29 FF: 0 WR at the line before getting to his Solos: 47 FR: 0 route. This can disrupt an offense Assists: 20 INT: 2 and gives a little more time for the Tot Tackles: 67 PD: 15 Weaknesses pass rushers to work. -Orr TFL: 2 TDs: 0

Sacks: 0 Size: At only 5’11” he may have a difficult time with pro WRs and their size. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Ball Skills: Doesn’t make as many plays on the ball as you’d like.

40 yd. Dash: 4.32s Broad Jump: 136” Cornerback: 3

Bench Press: 16r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 32 Vertical Jump: 39” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: CB2

71 Isaiah Oliver Strengths Summary

Cornerback Pass Breakups: Attacks the catch An extremely talented corner, who Colorado point and breaks on passes well. has experience as a return man and was also a track star in college. Return Potential: Didn’t return He is very good at making open much in 2017, but averaged 10.5 Height: 6’0” DOB: 9/30/96 per return and a touchdown as a field tackles. Makes very good Weight: 201 lb. Class: Junior sophomore. reads on QB and breaking to ball. He also can round his breaks at Career Statistics Speed: Nice burst and acceleration times, allowing polished route run- to recover when beaten. ners, to get separation. Physical re- Games: 31 FR: 0 ceivers give him trouble at the line, Solos: 61 INT: 3 so he could improve his physicality. Assists: 21 PD: 25 An excellent deep ball defender, but Tot Tackles: 82 TDs: 1 Weaknesses needs to convert more of his pass TFL: 0 breakups into interceptions. - Winstead Sacks: 0 Penalties: Was penalized often for

FF: 1 grabbing receivers.

Combine Stats Coverage: Loses track of receiver DFF Consensus Ranks and ball at times and polished route runners give him problems.

40 yd. Dash: 4.5s Broad Jump: N/A Cornerback: 4

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 45 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: CB2

72 Jalen Davis Strengths Summary

Cornerback Tackling: Can tackle in open space After only receiving one major col- Utah State and when receivers catch the ball. lege offer, he had a great career at Utah St and garner All-American Ballhawk: Not a ton of intercep- honors. A smart and mature player tions, but makes reads on the ball Height: 5’10” DOB: 2/2/96 and reacts to passes well. who is very confident in his abili- Weight: 185 lb. Class: Senior ties... A physical and competitive Speed: Good speed and quick- corner with great speed. While his Career Statistics ness. Uses speed when blitzing small size will be off putting to from the edge. some, it will be the team that can Games: 48 FF: 4 look past that and see just how Solos: 123 FR: 0 good he is, that will reap the bene- Assists: 58 INT: 4 fits. I think he will be a mid round Tot Tackles: 181 PD: 37 Weaknesses choice , but has talent to be drafted TFL: 17 TDs: 0 higher. There are a number of teams that can use him. -Winstead Sacks: 8 Size: Only 5’10” and small build.

Good for speed. Needs more strength. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Aggressiveness: He is too aggressive at times and in the NFL could draw penalties. 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A Cornerback: 5

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 53 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: CB2

73 Mike Hughes Strengths Summary

Cornerback Physical: Press off the line is done One of the more electric players UCF well to disrupt the route. with the ball in his hands in the draft. When returning punts he is a Speed: Plays fast and is able to game changer. Love him at the keep with receivers in man. snap of the ball. He attacks the Height: 5’10” DOB: 2/11/96 Weight: 189 lb. Class: Junior Return Skills: Punt and kick return route before it develops as he slows skills will keep him on rosters. Aver- the WR out of the gate. The lack of Career Statistics aged 31.7 on 24 kick returns and games played shows in his ability to 16.6 on 14 punt returns. Three total understand what he is seeing and returns for touchdowns as well. Games: 23 FF: 1 that slows his reactions down. He Solos: 47 FR: 0 will need to watch and learn before Assists: 13 INT: 4 he can be counted on. This is not a Tot Tackles: 60 PD: 14 Weaknesses solid slot cover man so he may not be a fantasy starter to start the TFL: 0.5 TDs: 4 year, unless you play in return yard- Sacks: 0 Experience: Only one full season of experience. Transferred from age leagues. -Orr North Carolina after his freshman Combine Stats season. DFF Consensus Ranks Tackling: Needs to improve tech-

nique. 40 yd. Dash: .53s Broad Jump: 127” Cornerback: 6 Bench Press: 20r 3 Cone Drill: 6.7s Zone Coverage: Needs to work on Overall: 63 Vert Jump: 35.5” reading and breaking on the plays. 20 yd. Shut: 4.13s Projection: CB2

74 Tarvarus McFadden Strengths Summary

Cornerback Size: Perfect length and frame for McFadden is a skilled corner who Florida State the position. knows how to disrupt a WR in his route with subtle uses of his hands. Burst: Short area speed is great. This distracts the WR and allows

McFadden to stay locked on target. Height: 6’2” DOB: 1/28/97 Hands: Shows good stop and go Weight: 198 lb. Class: Senior quickness and technique. With his size and speed he can handle the larger WRs in the NFL. I Career Statistics swear he has a fifth sense when the ball is in the air and he turns on it Games: 28 FF: 1 quickly. Great reaction to the ball. Solos: 41 FR: 1 He needs to improve or be more Assists: 12 INT: 8 willing to make the tough tackles Tot Tackles: 53 PD: 16 Weaknesses moving into the big league. -Orr

TFL: 3 TDs: 0 Sacks: 0 Consistent Play: Staying on top of his game on every snap.

Combine Stats Run Support: Tackling is not his DFF Consensus Ranks strong suit and hasn’t racked up many.

40 yd. Dash: 4.67s Broad Jump: 121” Cornerback: 7

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 64 Vert Jump: 38.5” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: CB3

75 Carlton Davis Strengths Summary

Cornerback Physical Corner: Gets physical on He will not back down and tackles Auburn the line and disrupts the pattern. well. When he plays best he is playing tough at the snap and disrupts Tackling: Not afraid to tackle once the receiver's ability to get out into the receiver catches the ball. his pattern. Unfortunately, he gets a Height: 6’1” DOB: 12/31/96 Weight: 206 lb. Class: Junior Football IQ: Makes plays on the little sloppy in space and has issues ball knocking it away at the right turning once the ball is released Career Statistics time. from the QB. If the QB has time to throw it could lead to a catch Games: 37 FF: 3 against him, but he would thrive in Solos: 101 FR: 1 the right defense. One stat that Assists: 35 INT: 4 jumps out is his passes deflected, Tot Tackles: 136 PD: 28 Weaknesses he can break up passes and that TFL: 3 TDs: 0 can lead to some turnovers. He has my attention in fantasy. -Orr Sacks: 5 Playing in Space: Receivers can

beat him when they have room to get around him. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Coverage Time: If QBs have time, they can beat him and accurate QBs will find spots where he isn’t 40 yd. Dash: .53s Broad Jump: 124” looking. Cornerback: 8 Bench Press: 16r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 67 Vertical Jump: 34” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: CB3

76 Christian Campbell Strengths Summary

Cornerback Breaking on Ball: Takes away Campbell has the height to hang Penn State passing lanes and defends slant with the taller WRs and that would well. be very helpful in the red zone. This perhaps is his greatest strength. Speed: Good speed and can stop Height: 6’1” DOB: 11/27/95 on a dime. Showing well on crossing routes Weight: 195 lb. Class: Senior and the quick hitting slant would Footwork: Good foot movement make him a good fit for an aggres- Career Statistics and positioning. sive defense. Using his long reach he breaks up passes that others Games: 37 FF: 1 would not get to. I like his instincts Solos: 61 FR: 1 when in man coverage and believe Assists: 41 INT: 4 he gets a chance to become a shut- Tot Tackles: 102 PD: 19 Weaknesses down corner in the NFL. -Orr TFL: 5 TDs: 0

Sacks: 1 Staying with Receivers: Good route runners will get him to bite on moves. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Double Moves: Receivers can beat him with double moves.

40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A Cornerback: 9

Bench Press: 14r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 74 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: CB3

77 SafetiesSafeties

78 IDPIDP RookieRookie RoundupRoundup RankingsRankings SafetiesSafeties

1.Derwin James, Florida State 8.Armani Watts, Texas A&M 2.Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama 9.Jordan Whitehead, Pittsburgh 3.Ronnie Harrison, Alabama 10.Siran Neal, Jacksonville St. 4.Justin Reid, Stanford 11.Trayvon Henderson, Hawaii 5.Quin Blanding Virginia 12.Kyzir White, West Virginia 6.DeShon Elliott, Texas 13.Jesse Bates III, Wake Forest 7.Marcus Allen, Penn State 14.Terrell Edmunds, VA Tech

79 Derwin James Strengths Summary

Safety Leadership: He shows up early, James will be a solid starting safety Florida State stays late, studies hard, and when in the NFL for a long time. His ideal he speaks teammates listen role is as an in-the-box strong safety, gobbling up tackles all game Height: 6’3” DOB: 8/3/96 Versatility: He can be used in multiple settings: man-to-man cover- long. Additionally, he has the cover- Weight: 215 lb. Class: R- age skills available to keep him on Sophomore age, run support and blitzing. the field in almost every scenario. Career Statistics Athleticism: Has a unique blend of Some project the FSU stud to put size, speed, power, technique, and on some weight and become a range. Games: 26 FR: 2 WILL LB similar to what Mark Bar- Solos: 110 INT: 3 ron did. If that happens, his value in Assists: 76 PD: 15 IDP takes a hit. However, right now Tot Tackles: 186 TDs: 1 Weaknesses James is the top safety in the 2018 TFL: 15 NFL draft, and will be a solid S1 or S2 in any IDP format once he’s situ- Sacks: 5.5 Anticipation: He will wait too long ated in the pros. -Johnson FF: 2 to support deep coverage.

Combine Stats Injuries: Has already missed a full DFF Consensus Ranks season with an ACL tear.

40 yd. Dash: 4.47s Broad Jump: 132” Safety: 1 Bench Press: 21r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 7 Vertical Jump: 40” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: S1

80 Minkah Fitzpatrick Strengths Summary

Safety/DB Ball Skills: He plays the flight of He was basically asked to run Alabama the ball very well. around and make plays which may be a sign of immature coverage Football IQ: He is 100% committed abilities. He did role a key role as a and has an understanding of how to Height: 6’1” DOB: 11/17/96 play whatever position he is asked true freshman for the Crimson Tide Weight: 201 lb. Class: Junior to play. which is very rare. So he could play a key role as a rookie. Look for him Career Statistics Closing Speed: He can jump up to be an explosive special teamer from any position (even high safety) regardless. He is very likely to be a to be a part of a tackle. Games: 42 FF: 2 top 15 pick in the actual NFL draft. Solos: 110 FR: 0 That means he will get more snaps Assists: 61 INT: 9 than most rookie DBs. He is also a Tot Tackles: 171 PD: 24 Weaknesses dangerous edge presence for TFL: 16.5 TDs: 4 someone who just 200 pounds. - Johnson Sacks: 5 Pass Coverage: He is very handsy in coverage. He mostly plays the slot and too often will allow the re- Combine Stats ceiver to gain inside leverage. DFF Consensus Ranks

Quickness: His footwork is not always the best and will sometimes 40 yd. Dash: 4.46s Broad Jump: 121” over pursue the play. Safety: 2 Bench Press: 14r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 8 Vertical Jump: 33” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: S1

81 Ronnie Harrison Strengths Summary Safety Closing Speed: He flies to the ball Played both ways in high school. like a bolt of lightning shooting Threw for 2,000 yards and ran for Alabama across the landscape. another 1,000 yards as a senior in high school. Therefore he is a super Nickname: Alabama teammates all-around athlete who understands Height: 6’3” DOB: 4/18/97 call him “Savage.” You do not get how offenses work. Like most of the Weight: 214 lb. Class: Junior called something like that at Ala- recent Crimson Tide safeties bama, which produces stud defen- (Landon Collins, HaHa Clinton-Dix, sive players without being elite. Eddie Jackson) to make the NFL Career Statistics jump he rangy and intuitive. His Quick Reaction: Reads and reacts tape is not overly awesome but you Games: 42 FF: 1 to the play like a pro. Also covers see potential building. His tackling tight ends well. is strong but it could use some work Solos: 110 FR: 2 as well. - Johnson Assists: 64 INT: 7 Tot Tackles: 174 PD: 17 Weaknesses TFL: 7 TDs: 1

Sacks: 3.5 Size: Gets caught up in traffic and has difficulty shedding blocks in run defense. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Angles: Doesn’t always take the best angles to the ball carrier which

leads to some missed tackles. Safety: 3 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 120” Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 10 Vertical Jump: 34” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: S1

82 Justin Reid Strengths Summary

Safety He exploded for 94 total tackles in Football IQ: He shows poise and 2017 (14 games) after just a 55 to- Stanford patience on film. He understands tal tackle 2016 (13 games). Six ca- what the scheme asks of him. reer INTs and 14 passes defensed Height: 6’1” DOB: 2/15/97 Versatility: He has played and ex- speak to tracking ability. Very Weight: 204 lb. Class: Junior celled at both safety positions. stealthy tackler and super crafty in- the-box. Has above average range Efficient Tackler: He tackles right and he excels in zone coverage. Career Statistics away almost every time he is able. Very calculated at reading the QBs He also knows when to wrap his Games: 36 FF: 0 arms. eyes and movements. He can also Solos: 104 FR: 1 jumps with great effectiveness. - Assists: 66 INT: 5 Johnson Tot Tackles: 170 PD: 14 Weaknesses TFL: 10.5 TDs: 0

Sacks: 1 Size: He needs to add more muscle to play strong safety in the NFL.

Combine Stats Football Speed: More quick than DFF Consensus Ranks fast. He makes up ground quickly. Gets beat deep though.

40 yd. Dash: 4.4s Broad Jump: 128” Safety: 4

Bench Press: 16r 3 Cone Drill: 6.65s Overall: 18 Vert Jump: 36.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.15s Projection: S2

83 Quin Blanding Strengths Summary

Safety Tackling: He is a fearless “get your Quin is a tackling machine but he is Virginia nose dirty” kind of player. not an elite athlete. That may actually work to his IDP advantage as Coverage: He is big enough to play he is likely going to be cast as a bump and run with big bodied re- Height: 6’2” DOB: 5/1/96 ceivers and tight ends. box safety. He will have to go some- Weight: 215 lb. Class: Senior where with a clear need at the posi- Ball Skills: Ten INTs and 16 PDs tion if he is to produce as a rookie. Career Statistics are solid numbers for a box safety. You cannot argue against that kind of elite production. -Johnson Games: 49 FF: 1 Solos: 259 FR: 2 Assists: 233 INT: 10 Tot Tackles: 492 PD: 16 Weaknesses TFL: 9 TDs: 1

Sacks: 1 Athleticism: He will never play deep safety or be on an island by himself. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Aggressiveness: Tendency to bite on pump fakes and misdirection plays. 40 yd. Dash: .63s Broad Jump: 122” Safety: 5

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 22 Vert Jump: 31.5” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: S2

84 DeShon Elliott Strengths Summary

Safety Instincts: His play recognition and Elliott was used as a shutdown Texas understanding of the route tree are player 2017. Whatever the oppo- off the charts for a true Junior nent strength was Elliott was there to challenge it. He usually succeed- Versatility: He can be trusted at Height: 6’2” DOB: 4/21/97 FS, SS, single high, double high, ed with flying colors. After just 42 Weight: 205 lb. Class: Junior slot DB, or as a roving LB. tackles in his first two years at Tex- as, Elliott wasn’t really on to many Career Statistics Tackling Radar: He knows where people’s radar. Then in his junior to hit and how to make the most ef- season (2017) he exploded for 63 fective impact. Games: 26 FF: 3 tackles 8.5 TFL, 6 INTs (2 vs Sam Solos: 84 FR: 3 Darnold & 2 pick sixes) 9 PD and 3 Assists: 21 INT: 9 FF. Born in 1997 Elliott is young but Tot Tackles: 105 PD: 13 Weaknesses he is far from raw. -Johnson TFL: 11.5 TDs: 2

Sacks: 2.5 Recovery Speed: While his game speed seems fine, he does not have across the field quickness. He Combine Stats does much better when the play is in front of him. DFF Consensus Ranks

Upper Body: He is either lacking in 40 yd. Dash: .58s Broad Jump: 121” strength or does not have the pow- Safety: 6 Bench Press: 15r 3 Cone Drill: N/A er moves to get past bigger block- Overall: 24 ers. Vertical Jump: 36” 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: S2

85 Marcus Allen Strengths Summary

Safety Powerful Hitter: Opponents usual- In 49 college games he averaged Penn State ly go airborne or straight down 6.5 tackles per game! Just 1 career when they collide with Allen. INTs, only 10 career PDs but he force 5 fumbles. He also displays Instincts: Quickly figures out where Height: 6’2” DOB: 8/7/96 the play is going and gets there. tremendous footwork as he does Weight: 202 lb. Class: Senior not wastes steps. This enables him Game Speed: He is always around to always keep the play in front of Career Statistics the ball or flying to the ball. him. He could get some Kam Chan- cellor comps when people address Games: 49 FF: 5 his ceiling. He may have to make Solos: 181 FR: 2 his money as nickel linebacker to Assists: 139 INT: 1 gain the trust of the coaches, as Tot Tackles: 320 PD: 10 Weaknesses well as a little weight. -Johnson TFL: 17 TDs: 0

Sacks: 3 Tackling Technique: He often goes for the big hit and hits high. That may be less effective or lead to Combine Stats flags in the NFL. DFF Consensus Ranks

Length: His long frame might be useful to an NFL team in the back 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 127” end rather than an in-the-box safe- Safety: 7 Bench Press: 15r 3 Cone Drill: N/A ty. Overall: 28 Vertical Jump: 37” 20 yd. Shut: 4.32s Projection: S2

86 Armani Watts Strengths Summary

Safety Anticipation: He will jump a route He is an undersized gamer that Texas A&M and almost never guesses wrong. plays free safety but he hits like a He will also fly to the line of scrim- quality strong safety. Very calculat- mage and produce negative plays ed tackler who usually leads with

Height: 5’11” DOB: 3/19/96 Speed: His game speed is wicked the shoulder below the belt. Alt- Weight: 205 lb. Class: Senior fast. hough he needs to wrap his arms more often to avoid missed tackles. Career Statistics Jumping: He times his leaps very He has elite range and quality cov- well and he has explosive thigh erage instincts. He could be a sen- power. Games: 46 FF: 7 sational special teamer as a rookie Solos: 213 FR: 5 if ends up somewhere with a crowd- Assists: 111 INT: 10 ed safety depth chart. There is a Tot Tackles: 324 PD: 17 Weaknesses whole of potential with Watts and TFL: 24 TDs: 0 some very little knit picky weaknesses. -Johnson Sacks: 1.5 Instincts: He has good instincts, but transitioning into the NFL they may not translate immediately. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Shedding Blocks: When engaged has trouble shedding longer blockers like tight ends ad offensive tack- 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 120” les. Safety: 8 Bench Press: 13r 3 Cone Drill: 7.25s Overall: 29 Vertical Jump: 35” 20 yd. Shut: 4.37s Projection: S2

87 Jordan Whitehead Strengths Summary

Safety 100% Every Play: He plays “with This former high school dual threat Pittsburgh his hair on fire.” He is a wrecking RB/CB has exceptional natural ath- stunner in pursuit leticism. He will remind many of Eagles safety Rodney McLeod. He Speed: His game speed should Height: 5’11” DOB: 3/17/97 translate, he was a Nationally is a little undersized but NFL weight Weight: 195 lb. Class: Junior Ranked CB out of high school. training could help that in major way. He is also very young and that Career Statistics Tackling: Pitt played him at safety could mean he will be able to add as a true freshman because his some muscle/weight and not sacri- tackling was too good not to be in- fice any of speed. -Johnson Games: 31 FF: 2 the-box. Solos: 162 FR: 3 Assists: 73 INT: 3 Tot Tackles: 235 PD: 12 Weaknesses TFL: 8.5 TDs: 2

Sacks: 0.5 Size: Some teams may have an issue playing a safety that is under 200 lb. He could be moved to CB in Combine Stats the NFL. DFF Consensus Ranks

Coverage: Pitt used him mainly in run support, so his coverage skills 40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A may need to be worked on in the Safety: 9 Bench Press: 21r 3 Cone Drill: N/A pros. Overall: 31 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut: N/A Projection: S3

88 Siran Neal Strengths Summary

Safety Tackling: He uses solid technique He can play in-the-box or in the Jacksonville St. (FCS) and quality balance to stop ball car- slot. Pro comp Malcolm Jenkins. He riers in their tracks. is a devastating thigh powered hitter. He will be 24 in August. The for- Instincts: He understands how to Height: 6’0” DOB: 8/4/94 run support and which gaps to mer high school WR hits with elite Weight: 199 lb. Class: Senior shoot. power. He flashed at the Senior Bowl as the first Jacksonville State Career Statistics Football IQ: He knows the route representative since 1994. With one tree and does a great job of keep- year twin daughters at home he is ing his man in front of him. Games: 51 FR: N/A highly motivated to succeed in a Solos: 112 INT: 3 major way. -Johnson Assists: 79 PD: 24 Tot Tackles: 191 TDs: 0 Weaknesses TFL: 10.5 Small School Pedigree: Playing Sacks: 5 lesser competition will mean prov- FF: 3 ing himself and working extra to gain playing time.

Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Sell Ability: When blitzing from the slot he does not disguise his look.

Pro QBs will pick up on the stances 40 yd. Dash: 4.56s Broad Jump: 122” and audible. Safety: 10 Bench Press: 17r 3 Cone Drill: 7.0s Overall: 33 Vert Jump: 40.5” 20 yd. Shut: 4.28s Size & Speed: His size may be more beneficial as an NFL CB. Projection: S3

89 Trayvon Henderson Strengths Summary

Safety He has the qualities that an NFL Big Hitter: Plays bigger than he is safety should have speed, elite Hawaii and hits hard. burst, ball-hawking skill, range and he is a vicious hitter. Production has Coverage: He has shown the abil- eluded him as he has only had one ity to cover all types of receivers. Height: 6’0” DOB: Unknown full healthy season in 5 years at Ha- waii (which included a medical red- Weight: 200 lb. Class: Senior Versatility: He has the speed to shirt season in 2015). He bounced play deep safety and cover people back in 2016 to dropped 90 tackles, Career Statistics in the slot. He can also be an in the and 10.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 INTs and box safety. 7 PDs. He flashed at the Senior

Games: 47 FF: 1 Bowl and assuming his medical checks out he could be an IDP Solos: 181 FR: 2 mainstay. He may have to make his Assists: 56 INT: 9 money in sub packages or on spe- Tot Tackles: 237 PD: 13 Weaknesses cial teams as a rookie. - Johnson TFL: 18 TDs: 2

Sacks: 5 Injuries: He tore an ACL in his 3rd year. Was able to play a 5th year.

Combine Stats Play Recognition: Jumps up into DFF Consensus Ranks the play too early at times, but has adequate speed to recover.

40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: N/A Safety: 11 Tackling: Needs to refine some Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A things. Leads with his shoulder and Overall: 60 Vert Jump: N/A 20 yd. Shut N/A doesn't extend his arms. Hits high Projection: S3 often.

90 Kyzir White Strengths Summary

Safety I love his willingness to bring the big Versatility: Plays safety, outside hits. He is a good tackler and gets West Virginia linebacker and can play corner- to the ball quickly. One of those back. players that need to get drafted into a perfect landing spot. The best role Blitzing: High number of tackles Height: 6’2” DOB: 3/24/96 is one where he can play in the box and sacks from his safety position. and be used in a zone defense. It's Weight: 218 lb. Class: Senior a cross between S and OLB where Game Speed: Quick short area he would be a solid starter. Getting Career Statistics speed. Also uses it to blitz and get locked onto a rb in coverage would to the ball quickly. be a weakness as he can't handle

Games: 25 FF: 4 good route running rbs, thus the need to be in a zone defense. With Solos: 113 FR: 2 his tackling upside and good clos- Assists: 39 INT: 3 ing burst, he will be a solid option in Tot Tackles: 152 PD: 9 Weaknesses the right scheme. Add in his ability TFL: 14.5 TDs: 0 to rush the passer and you have a

Sacks: 4 gifted chess piece for a good coor- Coverage: Needs to improve man dinator. -Orr

coverage.

Combine Stats Speed: Didn’t run at the combine, DFF Consensus Ranks but doesn't have elite speed.

40 yd. Dash: N/A Broad Jump: 113” Safety: 12 Bench Press: 21r 3 Cone Drill: N/A Overall: 61 Vert Jump: 35.5” 20 yd. Shuttle N/A Projection: S3

91 Jessie Bates III Strengths Summary

Safety What he brings to the table is cov- Speed: Good speed and contribut- erage. You can toss him into a slot Wake Forest ed in the return game. cover role or ask him to cover the deep field. This allows a defense to Coverage: Strong in coverage, and get aggressive with the other play- can come down and play the slot Height: 6’1” DOB: 10/11/96 ers. He can get across the field in a corner role. hurry and cover ground to get in on Weight: 200 lb. Class: Junior plays. Speed wins and he has plen- Football IQ: Reads and reacts to ty of that. In Fantasy he will get the Career Statistics the play. He knows what he is see- pass break ups and need the big ing and plays it. plays like interceptions for you, not

Games: 24 FF: 2 one to count on to make tackles. - Orr Solos: 119 FR: 0

Assists: 58 INT: 6

Tot Tackles: 177 PD: 10 Weaknesses TFL: 9.5 TDs: 3

Sacks: 0 Tackling: Not exactly what you want to hear from a safety in IDP.

Combine Stats Not Strong in the Box: Doesn’t of- DFF Consensus Ranks fer strong run support. More of a Free Safety.

40 yd. Dash: 4.5s Broad Jump: 117” Safety: 13

Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: 6.78s Overall: 62 Vert Jump: 35.5” 20 yd. Shut 4.26s Projection: Taxi Squad

92 Terrell Edmunds Strengths Summary

Safety Terrell would be good to stop TE's Speed: Good stop and go quick- in the red zone with his physical Virginia Tech ness. coverage. When he is out in the open you hold your breath as he Teammate: Doesn’t mind taking on goes for a tackle. Not good! I think blocks so other teammates can Height: 6’0” DOB: 1/20/97 he wins on special teams, which make the play. keeps him on a roster as he works Weight: 217 lb. Class: Junior on his coverage and tackling skills. Man Coverage: Plays tight ends More of a taxi squad player for me Career Statistics with physicality especially in the red in fantasy this season. -Orr zone.

Games: 35 FF: 1 Solos: 101 FR: 2 Assists: 95 INT: 6 Tot Tackles: 196 PD: 14 Weaknesses TFL: 8.5 TDs: 3

Sacks: 1.5 Aggressiveness: Plays the receiver’s first move hard, so double moves are liability. Combine Stats DFF Consensus Ranks Tracking the Ball: Loses the ball in the air when he turns to pursue the

play in the air. Safety: 14 40 yd. Dash: 4.47s Broad Jump: 134” Bench Press: N/A 3 Cone Drill: N/A Tackling: Not a strength in the Overall: 65 Vert Jump: 41.5” 20 yd. Shut: N/A open field. Projection: Taxi Squad

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