On the other hand, Hooker is more than a quarterback propped up by a spread offense, theres nothing he can do about his age, and reports indicate that hes well on his way to a full recovery. Conclusion: Phillips size will have some teams dropping him on their boards or taking him off altogether, but for teams who have a more open-minded approach could be rewarded with a technician in the slot, and especially outside. An injury to his right knee in 2003 was the final blow for a guy who gave opposing defensive coordinators nightmares any time he touched the football in college. 10 NFL players who didn't play college football. He was lightly recruited, though, and it wasnt until then-USC head coach Clay Helton told his brother Tyson, then Tennessees offensive coordinator, about Tillman that things got going. However, since he played only basketball, he qualifies for this list. Weaknesses: When White does get stalemated at the line of scrimmage, youd like to see him develop more second-reaction moves and counters to get out of it. Overall. The five-star recruit chose Notre Dame over Penn State and Kentucky among a host of schools. April 30, 2023 at 6:15 a.m. From a predictability standpoint, this was a classic Bill Belichick draft. Its been 50 years since the Cyclones had a first-round NFL Draft pick. NFL Comparison: Minkah Fitzpatrick. Conclusion: Its easy to overthink players like Mayer to their own detriment. This despite missing three games in 2020 with a sprained knee, and six games in 2022 with an ankle injury. Try a week on us. Quickly, Warner silenced his doubters by putting up record numbers and winning the Super Bowl MVP and NFL MVP honors. Arrived from Ghana as a track athlete and never played football until 2010 as a Cougars sophomore. The way he turns the corner is incredible, a coach told The Athletic this spring. Nick Saban and his staff have had a knack for developing these multi-position stars, so its no surprise that Branch is the latest guy to shoot out of that pipeline. Nine quarterbacks, none of whom threw for more than 6,033 yards (Edwards) or 28 touchdowns (Kolb) in their NFL careers. I just tried to make the hit as light as possible, Spears said. Hand Size: 9 (62nd). Maybe the slight drop in his play in 2006 should have been an indicator. Those two accomplishments were a marvel on their own; Baylor was an annual laughingstock in the Big 12 before Griffin's arrival. Instead, lets look at Witten, selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 draft out of Tennessee. Deuce Vaughn, Kansas States fantastic running back, didnt go until No. Broad Jump: 118 (68th) Arm Length: 30 (26th) However, he ended up going to jail before getting a shot in college football due to sexual assault allegations. I covered Quinn's entire career, especially the 2005 and 2006 seasons, when he passed for 7,345 yards and 69 touchdowns for the Irish. In Cover-1 and Cover-3 last season, Brown allowed 13 catches on 31 targets for 155 yards, one touchdown, five interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 29.0. 662 overall in his high school recruiting class. NFL Comparison: Dre Greenlaw. He also gained 2,079 yards and scored 25 touchdowns on 517 rushing attempts. Hand Size: 9 (47th). Witten was nobodys idea of a speed demon, and he wouldnt necessarily fit the modern prototype of the detached big receiver masquerading positionally as a tight end, but he made 11 Pro Bowls and had two All-Pro nods because he was consistent, tough, and fearless on the field. Weaknesses: Schmitz will let defenders cross his face too often to get to the ball this might be a function of his average arm length, but its something his NFL coaches will want to address. Hes going to see stuff like this all the time in the NFL, so thats a thing. He struggles to pick up keys and will be left flat-footed more often than youd like, even against short, easy stuff. Broad Jump: 133 (95th) 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: N/A White had just 72 snaps for the Yellow Jackets in that first campaign, but he really put it together in 2022. He was selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2009 draft out of William and Mary, and he had three different four-interception seasons in four years for Jacksonville, and he had his hands all over the ball, with 11 pass deflections in both 2009 and 2012. Conclusion: As 2022 was Avilas first season playing left guard, youre inclined to forgive the technical missteps and bank on the ridiculous play strength that could have him blowing NFL defensive tackles sooner than later. LaPorta had six drops last season and 14 during his time at Iowa, which is less than optimal. His height will limit him in some instances (nothing he can do about that), and his tackling technique (which will hopefully improve in the NFL) will make him a tweener to a degree, but the things he does well are important enough to make him worthy of a Day 2 pick. That may sound boring to some, but there are times when boring is preferable to zany spikes in production. On this deep deflection against Minnesota in Week 8, Porter took receiver Daniel Jackson all the way up the rail on the right boundary in Cover-3, and there was no way Jackson was moving Porter away from his outside position through the vertical route. Hand Size: 9 (27th). He also gained 742 yards and scored 17 touchdowns on 312 rushing attempts. He had no FBS offers out of high school but was recruited by Division II North Alabama and FCS member The Citadel. Henley has been around. Tuipulotus suddenness is impressive for his size. Even if you turn him completely around, hell put himself back together and make up for it in ways that opposing quarterbacks must find shocking when they review the tape. He was drafted in the third round by the Cardinals in 2009. In three seasons with North Carolina, Downs caught 202 passes on 272 targets for 2,483 yards and 22 touchdowns. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.55 (84th), Wingspan: 78 (5th) Who has been more physically gifted than him? an NFL quarterback coach asked me. Hes quick out of the gate, and he has excellent build-up speed through the second and third levels of a defense. Ill compare Brown to another former Big 10 defender in Hooker, who the Titans selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft out of Iowa. At the combine Sewell still displayed some of that athleticism, running a 4.64 at 247 pounds and clocking a 1.57 10-yard split. Youre going to want safety help more often than not when youre on him especially if hes dusting your cornerbacks with any kinds of switch releases. Peter Warrick could do everything at Florida State. NFL Comparison: Darren Fells. Arm Length: 32 (16th) Apr 28, 2023. Weaknesses: Kraft could stand to work on his route precision and his hands (two drops last season and 12 in his collegiate career); he was able to just height/weight/speed opponents in ways he wont be able to in the NFL. Vertical Jump: 44 (98th) While I like to go into the Wayback Machine for a lot of these NFL comps, I think that Porter and Horn have a lot of the same attributes in the sense that they can become scheme-transcendent defenders at the highest level when a lot of comparable players are stuck on one side of the man/zone debate. Strengths: Youre going to hear a lot about Levis relatively mediocre supporting cast when excusing his inefficiencies, and that does show up on tape. Bench Press: N/A The fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft definitely wasn't expecting to go fifth overall. Bench Press: N/A He redshirted as a true freshman with the Ducks in 2005, then earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman in 2006. As a run- and pass-blocker, Mayer also has no issue getting grimy. He committed to Iowa and played three seasons there before transferring to Kansas State for the 2021 season. NFL players who skipped college #10 - Vince Papale, WR, Philadelphia Eagles Vince Papale Disney Im fascinated to watch what happens with the Colts and Anthony Richardson. The 6-foot-3, 271-pound Lithuanian then went hunting for an agent to represent him and that's when he found the Athletic Gaines group in Las Vegas. in honor of the Hall of Fame Game the Cowboys were supposed to play tonight, please enjoy this clip from the last time they were in Canton, when Kellen Moore stepped up in the pocket like a boss and found Rico Gathers for six. Another first-rounder, Jack Campbell, ranked as the nations No. And the truth is, if McFadden had ended up somewhere other than the Raiders, and if he'd been able to stay healthy -- well, who knows? Bench Press: 18 reps (39th) Arm Length: 33 (74th) After Irish fans had to wait until the second night of the draft to hear Mayers name called, they didnt have to wait much longer for the second Irish player to be Obviously, Hyatts speed is game-changing, and its a constant threat. NFL Comparison: Austin Ekeler. He plays for the Carolina Panthers as a defensive end. Andrea Adelson: Ike Hilliard and Reidel Anthony Conclusion: Branch is the very model of the modern versatile safety in that you can play him just about anywhere on the field, but were projecting him as a safety and slot defender here because this is where his best NFL value might lie. Georgias Jalen Carter, the best defensive lineman (and perhaps the best overall player) in this class found it out on this rep, when Jones got his hands out, and Carter just couldnt get anywhere near C.J. Hand Size: 9 (83rd). Hes also not going to make amazing plays that expand his catch radius. Check out some of the best photos from the 2023 NFL Draft! Instead they combined for six touchdowns during their brief pro careers. Nope. Good route runner. But Spears has had some knee injuries in the past. An undrafted free agent out of Kentucky, Woodyard got on with the Broncos for the 2008 season, and over the next six years in Denver, matched with six years with the Titans, Woodyard transcended any questions about his size to become one of the NFLs more instinctive move linebackers. In 2015, Kieras set the MSU school record with a 196-11 throw in the discus. 40-Yard Dash: 4.70 (66th) As you will see, these five NFL greats were walk-ons in college for various reasons, but went on to dominate at their positions and have great careers. Along with Maryland, he received scholarship offers from Tennessee, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State. Bio: Mauch grew up on his parents 5,500-acre farm, and he was a no-star recruit out of Hankinson High in Hankinson, North Dakota. 40-Yard Dash: 4.32 (98th) Antonio Gates will turn 41 this year. Selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2010 draft out of SMU, Sanders has been a smaller (5-foot-11, 180-pound) but estimable target both in the slot and out wide because of his increasing route understanding, smooth speed from the line of scrimmage and out of his breaks, and toughness when it needed to be there. As we detailed last week, the 6-4, 244-pound 20-year-old with 4.43 speed and a 40-inch vertical has an athletic skill set unlike anyone the NFLhas ever seen. Alabama didn't have its typical national-championship-caliber season in 2022, finishing 11-2. WebHere are some notable current NFL players who didn't get a chance to show their athletic skill at the combine: Chase Goodbread Original Content Writer 1 / 10 Doug Baldwin, WR, However, Achane was the fifth back taken overall (which is where many outlets had him) and hes limited by his size in terms of his pass protection skills (ranked 14th by Pro Football Focus in the SEC among all running backs in 2022) and also durability concerns (his production per carry really fell off statistically in games in 2022 once he went over the ten carry mark). 10-Yard Split: 1.55 (85th) Browns sixth-percentile height shows up when hes charged to defend tight ends and bigger receivers hell do his level best to deal with targets of this size, but there are times when the math just isnt optimal. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.29 seconds (69th), Wingspan: N/A 40-Yard Dash: 4.54 (37th) But he added: When he wants to be, he is unblockable. Still, he was a three-star recruit, and waited out several scholarships from his first favorite sport until he was able to choose the Buckeyes from a list that included Florida, Indiana, Penn State and USC. He must rely on these things, and quick vision, to avoid traffic jams. Taylor, 34, was with Pittsburgh for two Super Bowl wins and three conference titles. He had 977 snaps in the B-gaps, 354 in the A-gaps, 98 over the tackles, and seven outside the tackles. NFL Comparison: Derek Cox. 10-Yard Split: 1.55 (54th) The young talent the Eagles have added to their defense the past few years is eye-popping, and by adding Jalen Carter at No. 2, and then in Year 3, youve got the guy. Maybe. Who is Derek Cox, you may ask? 3-Cone Drill: 733 (93rd) When a prospect does most everything pretty well to very well, few things badly, and few things spectacularly, we tend to label him a safe pick and move to the next guy, hoping for something more explosive. But it didn't quite pan out for either one. Mauch is feisty as heck, he clearly wants to dominate on the field, and the only things stopping him from doing that are his physical limitations. Musgrave also brings a good sense of creating openings through route breaks; he knows how to maximize space and leverage, and this will be important in his professional development especially as he expands his route palette. Hand Size: 10 (95th). Stat to Know: Tuipulotus 22 tackles for loss last season places him highest on this list. Watching Ike and Reidel team up to make one remarkable catch after another, then turn on the jets to fake defenders out of their shoes, was a treat to watch as a student at the University of Florida. Tuipulotu has a proven ability to beat blockers with upper-body power moves as hes also working to zoom past them to the quarterback. Hand Size: 11 (98th). Over four seasons with the Beavers, Luke Musgrave caught 47 passes on 80 targets for 633 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-4, 229-pounder definitely has big-time tools, starting with a huge arm, good athleticism and ideal size, but he threw 23 interceptions in his final two college seasons, and there were some concerns with how well he reads coverages post-snap. An NFL D-line coach we talked to last week was even more effusive about him. 3-Cone Drill: 6.91 (88th) Broad Jump: 122 (75th) He can also play guard. Is it possible to give a group award? 10-Yard Split: 1.54 (70th) Conclusion: Receivers like Downs are a preference as opposed to a mandatory type. Conclusion: LaPortas NFL team should be excited to play on his potential in an offense that didnt scare anybody. He played on some bad teams in Cincinnati and was out of the NFL after just six seasons. Conclusion: Im not sure how productive Washington will be at the NFL level; its hard for me to project him as an 80-catch, 1,000-yard player per season in any offense. He needs to have that great gap sense, because hes not going to win a lot of rock fights. NFL Comparison: Brian ONeill. This end zone interception against Georgia had Kelee Ringo retorting for other sins in that game. Former Browns and Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron retired from the NFL at age 28 last week after suffering the fourth concussion of his career last season. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.99 (4th), Wingspan: N/A He originally committed to Old Dominion, and made his impact on the edge before transferring to Georgia Tech for the 2021 season, his redshirt junior season. And needless to say, youd like a guy his size to be a cheat code against double teams. He caught 13 of 33 such passes for 602 yards. Whether hes side-stepping them or just blasting through, Roy gives opponents no assurances that two guys on him will work. Avila provides a natural barrier between pass-rusher and quarterback when he fires his hands out and starts to get nasty. As was the case for Simmons when he was selected eighth overall in the 2020 draft by the Arizona Cardinals, the challenge for his NFL coaches (which is still in place for Simmons and the Cardinals) will be to understand which parts of that amazing versatility transfers to the NFL, and which stuff is best left on the cutting room floor. His lateral issues can be coached up to a point, and managed with the right playing weight. In addition, those coaches gushed to scouts about his ability, drive, toughness and leadership. When you go back to his 2021 tape well, to put it kindly, there are some pretty iffy reps. Back to the 2022 guard tape. Other guards: *I gotta focus on the three-tech and pick up the blitzing linebacker*, O'Cyrus Torrence: Nah, I'll just block them both at the same time. 3-Cone Drill: N/A At the same time, even if Porter is a step off at any point in the route, his recovery speed and closure to the ball combine to make a great adaptative strategy. He played 1,678 snaps at outside cornerback, 149 along the defensive line, 44 in the box, 19 in the slot, and five at free safety. 10-Yard Split: N/A Ike Hilliard and Reidel Anthony teamed up with Danny Wuerffel to really make the Fun 'n' Gun offense at Florida fun -- and the envy of college football coaches everywhere. He made the NFL All-Pro team just once. Moss went to the Broncos this weekend. Broad Jump: 125 (88th) Take a look at the best photos from the red carpet. 40-Yard Dash: 4.61 (88th) 10-Yard Split: 1.59 (84th) 3-Cone Drill: N/A He was awarded a scholarship in 2010. Strengths: We dont usually start tight end evaluations with blocking prowess, but in Washingtons case, well make an exception. Conclusion: If youre a shot-caller for an NFL team in need of an old-school hammerhead who can blow through tackles and also presents some speed and wiggle. Draft order and updated results:See every selection Hand Size: 10 (96th). Vertical Jump: 34 (62nd) Stat to Know: In 2021, his final season at Nevada, Henley had four interceptions. Ten years ago, I would have been skeptical. In an NFL where quick game is the thing, and defenses are responding with more press coverage, this is an important next-level asset. Move him all the way inside, go through whatever growing pains there might be, and there you are. Hand Size: 10 (90th). 3-Cone Drill: N/A And this red zone defense of a pass from USCs Caleb Williams to receiver Jordan Addison (one of the best receivers in this class) shows how well he moves from Point A to Point B and tracks the ball from there. Hand Size: 9 (77th). I cant think of a guy coming out that had his ability since Ndamukong Suh, an NFL defensive coordinator told me last week. Arm Length: 31 (37th) Upshaws WTF reaction is one that I suspect a lot of people would have at the end of this play. Strengths: When Torrence moves you in the run game, you tend to stay moved. Bio: Washington grew up one of eight children with his mother in the Las Vegas area, and the family moved often, homeless at times. Weaknesses: Its a good thing that Torrence can block two guys at once. WebSo the twenty-year-old player has gone to court to argue that the NFL's policy, preventing underclassmen from entering the draft until three years after their high school graduation, is a restraint of trade. 40-Yard Dash: 4.64 (79th) 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Conclusion: Turners value to the NFL will depend on how many teams value true technicians who move the needle more with their athletic potential and understanding of the nuances of the position as opposed to glass-eaters who just want to humiliate the receivers they cover. Matthews wasnt even recruited out of high school. Heres where the fact that he broke the South Dakota State power-clean record shows up. And last season, Daboll helped turned Daniel Jones into a formidable QB by moving the pocket a lot, employing a lot of QB run game using more play-action and RPOs and not leaning on a true drop-back game. He played quarterback and tight end in high school, committing to BYU as a three-star recruit. 1. He is instinctive, competitive and athletic and will be a great fit for how the Seahawks DBs play. Height: 6 2 (96th percentile) Weight: 193 (52nd) However, with a bit of refinement in his consistency of technique, he could be a plus-level interior disruptor and stopper from nose tackle to outside the guards. I love the fit. Especially in the after-catch game, a more consistent ability to catch the ball with a stronger base could lead to some comical reps for opposing defenders. Signed and released by the Seahawks in 2013, Fells caught on with the Cardinals in 2014, and over time with multiple teams, hes been a good big receiver in certain routes, and a plus blocker in all facets. And some end up stars in the NFL. Bryce Youngs frame and size would have deterred me for durability concerns. Which leads me to Darren McFadden, who was probably the best running back I've covered at the college level, and I was absolutely certain he was going to be a superstar. 40-Yard Dash: 4.69 (71st) 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: N/A Downs led all receivers in this class with 23 Unique Routes Run. One of the sports leading voices, he also is a sideline reporter for FOX College Football. Any kind of comeback can be a problem from the slot. Anyway, the Chiefs are apparently trying to build their entire defense around people who have never played football. When hes using a rip or swim move to get into the backfield, Roys power and first-step quickness lead to a lot of stops.

Do Outdoor Ficus Trees Lose Their Leaves, Mount Everest Google Maps Dead Bodies, Zachary Knighton And Betsy Phillips, Is Andrew Marr A Brexiteer, Ventajas Y Desventajas De Los Portales Web, Articles N