Some teams will have Hyatt as a top-three WR prospect on their board. James A. With new decision-makers (general manager and head coach) in New York, this pick could be a quarterback, running back or a trade back. Breaking down the rankings and analysis of the seven Notre Dame players in Dane Brugler's Top 300 for the NFL Draft. If I had to choose between moving up to #1 or trading out of the first round entirely, I'm leaning slightly toward trading out. From Matt Corral at quarterback to Derek Stingley Jr. at cornerback, these are the top prospects as college football's bowl season looms. Here are former FCS players currently on Brugler's Top 15 position rankings, which can be read here. After ranking 26th overall in August and 19th in November, Branch has continued to climb on my board. He needs to make small tweaks to his game like balancing his sightline between quarterback and route runners but he has the athleticism, physicality and ball skills to match up with NFL receivers. His natural tools and college production (34.0 sacks) are extremely enticing, but you might wish there was more polish for a fifth-year senior. Torrence has the play strength and competitive appetite to be a plug-and-play starting guard. Meanwhile, Anderson is a two-time unanimous All-American who is as talented as a pass-rusher as he is a run-defender. Analysis: Reading the different breakdowns of Pride is quite interesting. Anything can happen, but the gap between his current form and what he needs to become to succeed in the NFL is too wide. What are their reservations or concerns with him? When attempting to sum up Jalen Carters impact, I keep coming back to three words: special block destruction. Call me crazy -2. BJ and Azeez Ojulari: Great brother pass-rushers in the SEC. I cant stress enough how important the interview process is for quarterbacks during the draft process. HUGE 4th down stop from Dorian Williams & @GreenWaveFB, UCF 28 | TULANE 38#AmericanFB pic.twitter.com/xNv215NpFA, The American (@American_Conf) December 4, 2022. Asking for a friend (Dan Campbell) Darin R. Aidan Hutchinson is the captain of the kneecap biting team. If we could grab Richardson in the late 20s, without giving up our 2024 first, I'd be alright with it. I hope he gets the chance to stay outside at tackle in the NFL, but his ceiling is likely highest at guard. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. The process here was a little bit different. He wont be an ideal fit for every scheme because of his lack of size and length, but he has a vast bag of tricks, including a nasty ghost move that he can pull off at full speed. For teams looking for a polished route runner who can uncover quickly in the short-to-intermediate part of the field, Jalin Hyatt wont be valued this high. Brugler had Ohio State defensive end Chase Young as the top player, and there were no . Analysis: Brugler nails his analysis of Kareem. Ridder 100. The interview process will be important at the combine. I found the player to accomplish both goals. Stroud and Kentucky star Will Levis are both gaining ground on Alabama's Bryce Young to be the top quarterback on the draft big board of NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah . Quarterback No. His size/speed alone might land him in the first round, but he has work to do once drafted. Therefore, I reviewed the top 25 (5x5) offensive linemen from each class. More likely the early second round. Kelee Ringo has a knack for making big plays in big games. He ranks No. Jalin Hyatt showing off the hands on 4th down. They can be right even though their process was wrong. With his length, athleticism and ball skills, Forbes always seems to find the ball he set the SEC and FBS records for career interceptions returned for touchdowns (six). Dropping Okwara this low is all about the poor senior season the Irish edge rusher had in 2019. 2023 NFL Draft Sleeper Team: Post All-Star Game edition. A smart run defender, Kareem is a strong-framed player who introduces power into his pass rush, using his massive, violent hands as weapons Overall, Kareem needs to introduce better variety into his pass rush, but he is a physical edge setter with the power traits and well-rounded play style to be a dependable NFL starter . Here's an updated version of Dane Brugler's top 100 ranking of this year's NFL Draft prospects: https://theathletic.com/4185491/2023/02/14/nfl-draft-2023-top-100-players-dane-brugler/ Many NFL exes tell us they check our TL every Saturday for on-field pregame videos so they can see body types. 12). The Athletic Consensus big board earned the top ranking overall. Pro Football References Approximate Value metric (AV) has been used heavily in this analysis. (I'm now on the record, before he absolutely torches the Combine this week.) The veteran route obviously hasn't worked, but is . So that explains the regression the Oline. Dane Bruglers NFL Mock Draft, 2.0: Which team makes a move up for Bryce Young? Im loving that the podcast and articles are in full swing. Dane, do you see any similarities between Micah Parsons and Devin Lloyd in the sense that everyone had Parsons pegged as an off-ball LB this time last year and then he was used as an edge rusher in Dallas and obviously excelled. Kenny Pickett killed his interviews at the Senior Bowl and will probably do the same at the combine will it be enough for teams like the Steelers or Commanders to go all in? Obviously, the on-field matters, but its an intangible position, and if teams dont think you have leadership traits or the mental aptitude, they just wont consider you in the first round. @GreenWaveFB's Tyjae Spears is having A GAME pic.twitter.com/AmoRyQ33Xi, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2023. Let's take a look back at how the Bears have fared in the first round over the last 20-plus years. . I think he is strong and balanced at the point-of-attack. See the Best Prospects According to The Athletic's Dane Brugler Leading Up to the NFL Draft. Trusted sources think Musgrave could run 4.4 at Combine. pic.twitter.com/qa3xtXm3WA, Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 11, 2023. As an undersized defensive tackle from Pitt, the Aaron Donald comparisons will be inevitable. Who are those guys that are looking like round two but have the round one traits and upside, just maybe haven't put it all together on tape/in college? My No. However, these three sources are behind the draft order a little more than we see with OL. 5 and No. He skillfully returns his eyes to the football and shows outstanding competitiveness when the ball is in the air. pic.twitter.com/y8pJyh9EDm, CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 9, 2021. For example, there are typically five offensive linemen on the field. A lot of teams just arent interested in a tackle with 32.5-inch arms. 49 pick, 2021) out of college, Mauch doesnt have elite length or sand in his lower body, but his movement skills and innate competitiveness will make him an NFL starter early. He has sudden footwork and an advanced feel for blocking design. The volume is five prospects per man on the field. : https://t.co/Pvp4uK4xuH pic.twitter.com/Jo0YQeAWLf, BG Football (@BG_Football) December 28, 2022. Wright is a large-framed blocker with power twitch and body control, and he does a nice job recovering when his weight gets too far out in front. The main hang-up on Downs is his undersized frame, but he has a bigger catch radius than his size suggests and consistently pulls in throws. Brugler describes Carter as having a rare combination of body control, quickness and power and the ability to use all three of those things at the same time to defeat blockers. Its something the Jets coaches addressed with him numerous times throughout the week. He just isnt a dynamic separator. Not only is Peter Skoronski the highest-ranking offensive lineman, but the Northwestern product is also the fourth-best player on Bruglers big board. He is a high school safety who looks comfortable dropping and making plays (four INTs this season), but he also has the quickness downhill (22.0 TFL) to beat blockers and be disruptive. Although he wont wow with his size or speed numbers, LaPorta consistently makes himself available mid-route with athletic body rhythm and soft hands. With his ability to play any position in the secondary, Brian Branch will be highly coveted by teams looking for defensive back versatility. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Dane Bruglers Top 5 2020 Draft Prospects: The third grouping represents the top 5 players in Dane Bruglers 2020 big board. Whether they pull off the trade or not, we'll see. Its also time to reset where things stand in how we eval & project. You can tell how much he watches film by his ability to diagnose routes and get a head start with his reads. None of the analysts reviewed were able to rank prospects better than the NFL drafted there. His combine numbers will be interesting. Dane Brugler's post Senior Bowl QB rankings in his top 100 Rick in Dallas : 2/15/2022 8:33 pm 31. Seven Notre Dame players made the final Top 300 for draft analyst Dane Brugler, who writes for The Athletic. Using his ability to eat up cushion and win vertically, Hyatt led the nation with six receptions of 50-plus yards in 2022 and was one of only three pass catchers to reach 15 touchdown grabs. Luis Medina is a Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at@lcm1986. Iowas Tyler Linderbaum is a bad dude. He often appears aimless in his rush plan with erratic hands and too many almost plays on his tape he is an exceptional athlete with a projectable body, projecting as a high risk, high reward pass rusher.. With the college all-star games behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine less than two weeks away, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler has updated his Top 100 rankings for this year's class. While he makes splash plays, Ringo also gives them up because of his struggles to anticipate, which will be a tough skill to improve against NFL-level receivers. Claypool has an easy accelerator for his size and wins with physicality at the catch point, expanding his catch radius Overall, Claypools route running and instincts are a work-in-progress, but he is an impressive height/weight/speed athlete who attacks the football like a power forward . Scouts also rave about his competitive toughness and professional mentality. Texans mock draft reaction: Kenneth Walker III wont fix Houstons ground game by himself. Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! 1 Pick Sooner Than Expected, Targeting Players (Not Just Picks) in Return, Payne Leaves the Market, Checks and Balances, Poles vs. Pace, Alt NFL Logos, and Other Bears Bullets, A Bold Local Prediction: The Bears Are Going on a Free Agent Spending Spree, Why the Bears Are Meeting with the Drafts Top QB Prospects (And Its Not Just About Trades), Five QB-Needy Teams Identified Just as the Bears No. Why is the league souring on Kayvon Thibodeaux? Bell is a quality pass catcher. One of the requirements I put into here is three years of big boards being available. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, safety is right in the middle for the difficulty to rank. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, RB is the third easiest position to rank. Ranking NFL Draft analysts' ability to evaluate individual position groups. The NFL Draft order rises to the top when looking at OL. But hes undersized, hes quicker than fast (probably runs in the 4.48-4.52 range), and had more drops than touchdown catches in his career. With his quickness and body control, he can dip/rip through the shoulder of blockers and also flashes the physical hands to drive through roadblocks as a bull rusher. Brett M. Mainly his route-running. Young probably won't be available. Mel Kiper jumps to the front of the pack when looking at off-ball linebackers, edging out the draft order. It's going to be interesting to see if he gets back to that form he once had. Schmitz is one of them, so supply and demand could push him up even higher. In one of the deepest tight end groups in recent years, Dalton Kincaid is the best pure receiver. Ohio State star C.J. On this years tape, he dominated at times but also had stretches when he took plays off and consistency was an issue. When it comes to identifying the top rive players, no analyst has been better than the NFL Draft itself, but The Athletic, Kiper, Zierlein, and Scouts Inc. have come very close. ), pushing the value of the top 10 picks for teams who dont need a quarterback? Although he wont be drafted as high as this ranking (or even in the top half of Round 1, most likely), he is the complete package as both a runner and receiver. The analysts averaged a grade of 73.4% in ranking QBs. It is not a surprise that Zeirlein comes out as the top analyst here, as his WR scouting profiles are incredibly in-depth and detailed. New York Giants mock draft analysis: Top-10 picks need to address biggest holes. For a taller blocker, Joe Tippman moves with the flexibility and quickness to stay low at the snap. Ive been eager to get into the film of the best players we have coming into the league. Analysis: There isnt much to disagree with when reading Bruglers analysis of Kmet. He shows potential for three-down duties and reminds me of the Bills James Cook. Bleacher Nation is supported in part by affiliate advertising programs, which you can learn more about here. Here is an example using the top five prospects for the 2020 draft class: An example of how the Big Board evaluation was calculated. Kiper is a character and is always entertaining, but his depth of prospect knowledge is borderline obsessive. Amazing. That will be followed by my analysis of the ranking. He would have made it if I stretched my list to the top 120. This is the kind of pick that gets GMs fired. Senior Bowl Winners: Which prospects boosted their 2023 NFL Draft stock? There is no question that he needs to see things more quickly, but he is physically built for the pro game with impressive tools, intelligence and toughness worth developing. The analysts averaged a grade of 77.8% in ranking RBs. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. Is Jermaine Johnson the most underrated prospect this year? Thoughts on two offensive tackles Kellen Diesch from Arizona State and Tyler Smith from Tulsa. Finally, we find that no analyst beats out the draft order regarding safeties. Texas A&Ms Kenyon Green has a finishing gear and loves to play mean. https://t.co/0kId8CpZ7V, Diante Lee (@DianteLeeFB) January 12, 2023. He will be the first Oregon State tight end ever drafted in the top 100 and should be a productive starting combination tight end in the NFL. There are only so many defensive linemen in this draft who are 6-5, 320 pounds with long arms and his pissed-off demeanor. While his game lacks refinement, Tyree Wilson has length, speed and power for days outstanding foundational traits for a scheme-versatile defensive lineman. Brugler had Ohio State defensive end Chase Young as the top player, and there were no former Irish standouts in his Top 50. OK, so, in fairness, we've made this pivot around these parts long ago. Stroud (7th), Will Levis (10th), and Anthony Richardson (14th) join Young to make for a total of four quarterbacks in the top 15. After edge rusher, cornerback and tight end are the next strongest positions. Seven analysts grade out better at ranking the TE position than the NFL has drafted. Although his body of work doesnt warrant a spot in the top 50, Gervon Dexter Sr. is an agile, coordinated athlete, and there is more talent in that body than we have seen up to this point. But he returned to right tackle as a senior, after spending the 2021 season on the left side, and made major improvements. The most reliable safety scouting amongst analysts comes from The Athletic, Dane Brugler, and Scouts Inc. An undraftable prospect a year ago, Darnell Wright flipped the script as a senior by moving to right tackle and producing impressive tape (including a standout performance against Will Anderson Jr.). But Brugler nails the intangibles piece, which combined with his athleticism will make him a draftable player and someone with a chance to stick in the NFL for a long time. What are some reservations you have about him? While I have similar grades on him and Will Anderson Jr., the value of Carters interior disruption is what gives him the edge. Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes. AV is awarded to players based on team stats per drive relative to league average and divided up among each player. There are more safety options in this group, but are any of them good enough to be NFL starters? The bottom three analysts (Jeremiah, Bleacher Report, and Pro Football Network) do not currently meet that requirement. Josh Downs has a career high in receptions and continues to DOMINATE @JoshDowns | @UNCFootball pic.twitter.com/i16foS31VO, ACC Network (@accnetwork) November 5, 2022. Will McDonald IV has impressive length and quick-twitch movements, but NFL scouts will wish he showed better efficiency as both a pass rusher and run defender especially for a fifth-year senior. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: The Bears stay put, the Raiders make a big move for a QB. . The most reliable TE scouting amongst analysts comes from DraftWire, Dane Brugler, and Mel Kiper. I have five in my top 15. But, though he makes splashy plays, he also gives them up because there is more guessing than reading on his tape. Darren D. I think first round is possible. Pierce would have been next. What do you feel is the deepest position in this years draft? All four of the tight ends graded as top-32 prospects here will be valued differently, team to team. What a great time of year! Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. He is rail thin and likes to freelance a tad too often, but the good far outweighs the bad. The most reliable WR scouting amongst analysts comes from Lance Zierlein, The Athletic, and Scouts Inc. And on Valentines Day, too. @GreenWaveFB's Tyjae Spears is having A GAME pic.twitter.com/AmoRyQ33Xi, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2023. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. With that said, I do think one of the main selling points with Lloyd is his versatility. He will be a top tester at this years combine. Andrew Thomas and Ekwonu is a start. He does a great job framing rushers with light feet and mirror skills. The analysts averaged a grade of 73.4% in ranking QBs. Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. So for me, at #4, it's either Levis or Stroud. Though he might not have ideal physical traits (which will hurt him on draft weekend), Haener has the field vision and natural accuracy to consistently throw receivers open. 6-5, 275-lb edge who is an ex-hockey player. That alone will earn him a spot in the top-120 picks. I would have Pride as a Top 75 player in this draft class due to his experience, man coverage skills and elite speed. His NFL feedback is in the second-to-fourth-round range. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. Dude was impressive at the Senior Bowl, to be sure. pic.twitter.com/VgMdkbMRxy. 2023 NFL Draft: Which prospects have been invited to the scouting combine? Seven Notre Dame players made the final Top 300 for draft analyst Dane Brugler, who writes for The Athletic. With his size and arc speed, Myles Murphy has the floor of an NFL starter. However, he looks like a fish out of water in man coverage, lacking the anticipation or burst to be a playmaker. Instead of doing the top five or top 10 as a group, each player was put through the same process individually and the total of the group was averaged together. would push him down ranking lists. The NFL Draft order continues to reign supreme in the trenches. In other words, if the Bears can draft either, thatll be a win in my book. Brugler has just one receiver in his top 10 USC's Jordan Addison at 20th overall. And then another eight in the 51-100 range. He wanted to prove himself against SEC competition, though, and that is exactly what he did with an impressive 2022 season. Very young and nowhere near his ceiling yet. Howell 41. Is he a legitimate step below Tyler Allgeier and Kyren Williams? Dane Brugler's Top 100 Has a Whole Bunch of Prospects the Bears Should Have Heart-Eye Emojis For February 14, 2023, by Luis Medina Chicago Bears It's time to pivot. The Vanilla Gorilla was a constant force for the Razorbacks DL this year and got overlooked in my opinion. Overall, Elliott has high-level intangibles and flashes NFL skill, but the consistency (especially in coverage) isnt there . These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking DL and EDGE. For an offense searching for a true Y tight end who can play inline as a blocker and win over the middle of the field as a pass catcher, Michael Mayer will be attractive in this range. I think Brugler has gone a bit too negative on Okwara. @CycloneFB fans are lovin' it pic.twitter.com/2YZHn7kbST, FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 23, 2021. Dave C. It has to be pass rusher. But he is a tweener and struggles to consistently win with his hands. What are the odds that two or three teams get QB crazy (Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis etc. A team like the Cardinals at No. #SFSP 1% pic.twitter.com/EmwQ4RqXPd, Oliver Davis II (@I_Am_OD3) February 3, 2023. The biggest riser who didn't appear on the preseason list? Or it was a concentrated effort to use those words for exactly this easy dots to connect and conceal true intentions. Below is where the seven former Notre Dame players ranked and part of Bruglers analysis of why he placed them where he did. Most Productive 2020 Draft Picks (Blue): The second grouping represents the 5 players in the 2020 draft who have accumulated the most AV. He currently lacks diversity in his rush moves and counters, which clouds his projected ceiling, but he is naturally gifted with the talent to be a disruptive leverage-power rusher. Stroud is able to layer the football with outstanding touch and control. 6 to secure him? He is an elite size/speed athlete and led the Bulldogs in passes defended each of the last two seasons. In contrast, seven analysts have proven to be more adept at identifying the top 10 players in the draft class than NFL teams have drafted. The analysts averaged a grade of 77.8% in ranking OLs. His technique isnt sound and he guesses too much in coverage, which gets him in trouble. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. AV for every player in each draft class was used in conjunction with the big board data to compare big board rankings with NFL success. Just Bryce Young doing Bryce Young things. And the lack of explosiveness in his routes will be much more noticeable vs. NFL corners. Someone will. But it is something that complicates his draft status. But I wasnt sure if not knowing his future position (is he a guard or a tackle?) Arguably the freakiest athlete in the entire draft, Kelee Ringo has an elite physical profile with his size, play strength and reactive athleticism to make plays in coverage. "Where the Colts go from here to address the quarterback position is a mystery. The Blackhawks placed the newly-signed winger on waivers with likely intentions of assigning him to Rockford. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Jordan Addison skillfully marries his play speed, suddenness and focus as a route runner to create spacing and run-after-catch opportunities. Colin C. Texas A&M DT DeMarvin Leal is definitely in that bucket. Oregons Verone McKinley will push the line between aggressive and dirty without fully crossing it. Meanwhile, Daniel Jeremiah is a star in the industry and could likely be at the top of these lists next year. Bonus points if they can do so while trading down and adding boatloads of draft capital. Hes pretty raw in that area. Ranking NFL Draft Analysts Top 100 Big Boards from 2019-2021. ), Even Matt Eberflus Knows the Bears Need a True WR1, No Change in Ryan Poles Plan: Justin Fields Remains the Chicago Bears QB1, Bears Could Trade No. In the fall of 2021, Kerby Joseph was one of my favorite sleepers for the 22 draft class. K.J. Vitamin deficiency. He is raw at the top of routes and drops too many should-be completions, but Johnston can break tackles and offers the most upside of any receiver prospect in this class. Dane Brugler's 2022 NFL Draft Top-15 Position Rankings: Michigan pass rushers Aidan Hutchinson and. Strouds passing skills give him a solid floor as an NFL starter, but his development as a creator is what will ultimately determine his ceiling. Also my personal opinion, I wouldn't take Bryce Young at the top of the first round. Another guy The Consensus Big Board was probably too low on: Hercules Van Ness from Iowa. In some ways, Ringo is similar to his former teammate Tyson Campbell, who fell out of the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft due to inconsistent technique and awareness. A tough guy to cover one-on-one, Josh Downs can work all three levels with his ability to control acceleration and tease defensive backs with agile footwork. Really fluid, smooth athlete for 290 pounds. Hooker is probably available on Day 2. Nine in my top 40. If the Bears are able to add draft capital by trading back in Round 1, they could bolster their collection of pass catchers with one of these prospects. The Athletic has continuing, comprehensive coverage here. Miguel P. Johnson is a solid first-round guy and No. I think he proved hes not a tackle and will have to move inside to guard. I think the deck is stacked against him, physically, and while I like his game, he's not so incredibly impressive in any area that his outlier size doesn't matter. All 52 games of his career came vs. FCS competition, which isnt ideal. Top size/speed combo at @seniorbowl? Someone let Colts owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard know that little factoid. Where would this years QBs have ranked if compared to last year? With his instincts and toughness, Branch projects best as a nickel defender who is sticky in man coverage and reliable in run support. Washington CB Kyler Gordon is going to test off the charts, but questions about his instincts and feel in coverage are why he has a lot of day two grades around the league. 2020 Draft Picks (Orange): The first grouping represents the first five picks in the 2020 draft. Dane Brugler Levis is the third quarterback on Brugler's list behind C.J. Itd be nice if the three-year starter showed better anticipation and key reads from a three-year starter, but once Williams sees it, he accelerates and closes in a hurry. Pickett 32. Dane Brugler of The Athletic dropped his first 2023 NFL mock draft Wednesday morning, which featured the Colts addressing that position by selecting quarterback Will Levis out of Kentucky. 23 or the Dolphins at No. Feb 27, 2023. 8), Spencer Rattler (No. @FresnoStateFB's @jakehaener10 ties fellow Bulldog Derek Carr and Carson Strong at the top of the MW record book with his 26th straight game with a passing TD, : @CBSSportsNet#AtThePEAK | #MWFB | #GoDogs pic.twitter.com/4GR1F0YfEZ, Mountain West (@MountainWest) November 20, 2022. While that is unfair to Calijah Kancey, there are some similarities in Kanceys quickness off the ball and explosive hands to play in gaps. But his hands and feet just arent quick enough to routinely win or recover. a back 7 hybrid with near 34-inch arms the GLIAC OL of the year a stack LB who will fight you a Tank a lot more, New today on @TheAthleticNFL https://t.co/225SaALQPP pic.twitter.com/j57FI22kfM, Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 9, 2023, That's 3 TD's for A.T. Perry just in the first half @WakeFB | #ACCFootball, ACC Football (@ACCFootball) November 20, 2022, 2023 NFL Draft: Updated order, team-by-team outlooks following Super Bowl LVII, (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; There is so much good stuff to take away from these rankings. Analysis: A year ago you would have found Okwara in the first round of Bruglers initial mock draft. Mike C. You never say never because once the coaches get involved in the process, anything is possible. Willis 35. Ranking Draft Analysts for Safety Evaluation. One scout called him similar to Michael Pittman. Why has UCLA OT Sean Rhyan dropped so much? Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, LB is the second easiest position to rank. Try a week on us. There were too many almost tackles on his tape, but Sanders posted impressive production for a first-year starter and shows playmaking instincts both as an off-ball player and pass rusher. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. I tend to agree a bit more with Bruglers overall analysis of Pride regarding his man skills, but I do believe Pride is better as a zone defender than given credit for. The NFL Draft order comes out on top when looking at WRs. Though some positions (like quarterback) wont have 15 players drafted, all 15 edge rushers in these rankings should be selected in the top 100 picks. With his size and strength, Tippman fires through his hips and does a nice job on the move, even if he does sacrifice his balance too often. Robert W. 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