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Hell I take Dean and Winfrey 1 and 2 if that is how it breaks. No more tackles trying to kick in to guard.
Martin was a LT who moved in to OG though, just because Williams is light in the pants with short arms doesn't mean it won't work.

I've only watched a bit of Rhyan so I don't have a fully formed opinion yet, but generally I'm not against drafting guys to make that sort of move.
 

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Martin was a LT who moved in to OG though, just because Williams is light in the pants with short arms doesn't mean it won't work.

I've only watched a bit of Rhyan so I don't have a fully formed opinion yet, but generally I'm not against drafting guys to make that sort of move.
Yeah I think it depends on a guy's body type. Williams just looks weak. If you've got a road grader playing tackle in college I'm generally comfortable with the move. If you have an athletic somewhat soft guy (Connor Williams) I hate it. I'll have to watch some of Rhyan but reading on the guy he sounds like a much better fit to play guard than Connor Williams did.
 

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Lance Zierlein 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0: Two trades; Bucs, Steelers find successors to Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger
Published: Feb 08, 2022 at 01:27 PM
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Lance Zierlein
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In my first projection of how the first round will play out in Las Vegas on April 28, the Giants and Steelers trade up to address pressing needs, with Pittsburgh landing one of the standouts from Reese's Senior Bowl week.
Remember, this mock is a projection of where I believe players will go -- not necessarily a reflection of my opinion as to where the players should go.
NOTE: The order for the final two spots below will be determined by the outcome of Super Bowl LVI.

Pick
1
Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

Evan Neal

Evan Neal
Alabama · OT · Junior
Neal is big, athletic and comes with a winning pedigree. He's an immediate upgrade at either tackle spot.

Pick
2
Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

Aidan Hutchinson

Aidan Hutchinson
Michigan · DE · Senior
The Jaguars could try to bait Detroit into moving up for the first overall pick, but if the Lions sit tight, they could still get a defender with elite football character and plus traits.

Pick
3
New York Giants

New York Giants

Ikem Ekwonu

Ikem Ekwonu
N.C. State · OT · Junior
PROJECTED TRADE WITH TEXANS

The Giants move up in a deal with the Texans to ensure they land Ekwonu. He would give the team a tackle/guard option with a nasty playing demeanor and huge upside.


Pick
4
New York Jets

New York Jets

Kyle Hamilton

Kyle Hamilton
Notre Dame · S · Junior
Fourth overall is an awfully high pick for a safety, but Hamilton has elite size, toughness and versatility. His style of play could have head coach Robert Saleh banging the table for him.

Pick
5
Houston Texans

Houston Texans

Derek Stingley Jr.

Derek Stingley Jr.
LSU · CB · Junior
PROJECTED TRADE WITH GIANTS

Stingley has failed to match his 2019 tape over the last two seasons, but his rare combination of height, weight and speed could have GM Nick Caserio envisioning him as Stephon Gilmore 2.0 at a huge position of need.

Pick
6
Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers

Charles Cross

Charles Cross
Mississippi State · OT · Sophomore (RS)
The Panthers need a quarterback but they also need someone to protect the QB. Cross is game-ready and worthy of a top-10 pick.

Pick
7
New York Giants

New York Giants
(via Bears)
Kayvon Thibodeaux

Kayvon Thibodeaux
Oregon · Edge · Junior
New Giants GM Joe Schoen was previously with a Bills team that spent its first two 2021 draft picks at DE and its first pick of 2020 at DE. It's key to get the rush right, and Thibodeaux is a raw but explosive option.

Pick
8
Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Treylon Burks

Treylon Burks
Arkansas · WR · Junior
The Falcons could go with Michigan edge rusher David Ojabo here, but Burks gives them a dynamic athlete who, along with Kyle Pitts, can create mismatches galore from a variety of alignments.

Pick
9
Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

David Ojabo

David Ojabo
Michigan · Edge · Sophomore (RS)
Unless the Broncos grade this year's QB class differently than I expect, Ojabo could very well be the pick. He's not ready as a run defender but his pass-rush talent is undeniable.

Pick
10
New York Jets

New York Jets
(via Seahawks)
Ahmad Gardner

Ahmad Gardner
Cincinnati · CB · Junior
"Sauce" is a long, competitive ballhawk with press-man and Cover 3 talent to fit into a variety of coverage schemes as a rookie starter.

Pick
11
Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders

Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett
Pittsburgh · QB · Senior (RS)
Pickett's 2021 emergence was eye-popping. A solid NFL Scouting Combine performance and a good interview with Washington might be enough for the Commanders to turn the keys over to him.


Pick
12
Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

Trent McDuffie

Trent McDuffie
Washington · CB · Junior
The Vikings have had their share of issues in the secondary, so McDuffie's route-hounding, technique-driven cornerback play should be a welcome addition.

Pick
13
Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

Jermaine Johnson II

Jermaine Johnson II
Florida State · DE · Senior (RS)
A darling of Reese's Senior Bowl week, Johnson offers the Browns one of the ascending defenders in this year's draft class.

Pick
14
Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens

Travon Walker

Travon Walker
Georgia · DE · Junior
If there is one thing the Ravens love, it is rugged defenders in the front seven. Walker is long and powerful as a run-stopper. His pass rush is just OK, but there is room for growth in that area.

Pick
15
Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
(via Dolphins)
Kenyon Green

Kenyon Green
Texas A&M · G · Junior
With the Eagles likely in need of a replacement for pending free agent Jason Kelce, Landon Dickerson could slide into the starting center role, leaving a spot open for Green. He will become a Day 1 starter as a drive-blocking guard with size, athleticism and toughness.

Pick
16
Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
(via Colts)
Drake London

Drake London
USC · WR · Junior
This might not be the pick I would make, but the Eagles need a possession receiver with size and contested-catch talent. London fits the bill.

Pick
17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers

Malik Willis

Malik Willis
Liberty · QB · Senior (RS)
PROJECTED TRADE WITH CHARGERS

Willis might not have played for a traditional college football power, but he is hard to bring down, can extend plays and has the arm to attack all areas of the field. The Steelers move up for their next starting QB.

Pick
18
New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

Chris Olave

Chris Olave
Ohio State · WR · Senior
The Saints land a buttery smooth athlete with home-run speed and the athletic ability to uncover on all three levels. They need a quarterback, but might view taking one here as a reach. Olave definitely fits another of the Saints' needs.

Pick
19
Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

Jaquan Brisker

Jaquan Brisker
Penn State · S · Senior
Brisker's play has steadily progressed over the last two seasons. He's instinctive, can run and is a terrific tackler on the back end.


Pick
20
Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers

Trevor Penning

Trevor Penning
Northern Iowa · OT · Senior (RS)
PROJECTED TRADE WITH STEELERS

Left tackle Rashawn Slater gave the Chargers a technician who had immediate success as a rookie in 2021. Penning still needs some time to develop, but he's a plus run blocker with early starting potential at right tackle.

Pick
21
New England Patriots

New England Patriots

Devin Lloyd

Devin Lloyd
Utah · LB · Senior (RS)
Lloyd's highly physical playing style checks the first box Bill Belichick looks for from his linebackers. He won't offer a ton of help in coverage but he will improve the Patriots' speed at the position.

Pick
22
Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders

Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson
Ohio State · WR · Junior
High-character prospect who can stretch the field and make acrobatic catches. He has work to do with his route-running, but he's competitive and plays with good strength.

Pick
23
Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Gordon

Kyler Gordon
Washington · CB · Junior (RS)
Gordon is one of the most explosive cornerbacks in the draft. If he plays to his potential, the Cardinals could have a steal.

Pick
24
Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

Bernhard Raimann

Bernhard Raimann
Central Michigan · OT · Senior
The Cowboys might have a more pressing need at guard, but it is hard to find tackles with Raimann's potential, and Tyron Smith isn't as dominant as he used to be.

Pick
25
Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills

Jordan Davis

Jordan Davis
Georgia · DT · Senior
Adding the run-stuffing, space-eating Davis would shore up the run defense and could help unleash Ed Oliver's true potential at three-technique.

Pick
26
Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans

Zion Johnson

Zion Johnson
Boston College · C/G · Senior
The Titans need talent along the interior and Johnson just might offer guard/center value after playing in the pivot at the Senior Bowl. He's a powerful run blocker who stood out in Mobile.

Pick
27
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Matt Corral

Matt Corral
Mississippi · QB · Junior (RS)
From a size and playing style perspective, Corral doesn't fit the profile of QBs Bruce Arians has grown accustomed to coaching. However, that shouldn't stop GM Jason Licht from making the pick if he believes the former Ole Miss star can be Tampa Bay's long-term answer in the wake of Tom Brady's retirement.


Pick
28
Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers

Nakobe Dean

Nakobe Dean
Georgia · LB · Junior
The selection of Dean could be a no-brainer if De'Vondre Campbell departs in free agency. Dean is undersized but has the speed to fly around the field and make a lot of plays.

Pick
29
Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins
(via 49ers)
Jameson Williams

Jameson Williams
Alabama · WR · Junior
Williams is recovering from a torn ACL, but when healthy, he has the speed to fit beautifully into a passing attack that will allow him to catch the ball on the move and stack yards after the catch.

Pick
30
Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs

George Karlaftis

George Karlaftis
Purdue · Edge · Junior
The Chiefs will need to address their secondary this offseason, but it might be tough for them to pass on Karlaftis. He has the ability to collapse the pocket with his power-rushing acumen as either a hand-down or stand-up rusher.
NOTE: The order for picks 31-32 will be determined by the outcome of Super Bowl LVI. For now, it is presented based on final regular-season record.

Pick
31
Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

Tyler Linderbaum

Tyler Linderbaum
Iowa · C · Junior (RS)
Linderbaum is undersized for the position, but he has tremendous feet, plays with excellent leverage and is the best move blocker (blocking on the move in a zone scheme) in this year's draft.

Pick
32
Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions
(via Rams)
Quay Walker

Quay Walker
Georgia · LB · Senior
Walker would give the Lions a heady, tough inside linebacker with early starting talent. Detroit could address its need in the secondary with the second pick in Round 2.
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Now that is an awful mock draft for us. Literally the majority of the guys he has going after our pick would be better.

Jordan Davis, Zion Johnson, Nakobe Dean, George Karlaftis, Tyler Linderbaum...

All after us in the first round. And you give us the RAIMANN? Now that would piss me off. Hell I'd even rather have Jameson Williams. It's like he had us taking a LT at all costs. Which makes very little sense.
 

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This would be a terrible draft for the Cowboys.
 

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This would be a terrible draft for the Cowboys.
The sad thing is Wilson is the best pick of the draft. At least he is a steal at that pick. It's also the fuck around and cut Cooper draft and see what happens.
 

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Updated Top 100 NFL Draft board for 2022: No. 1 Aidan Hutchinson first of five edge rushers in Dane Brugler’s top 15
Dane Brugler 4h ago

The initial steps of the postseason draft process are now in the rear view mirror.

The underclassmen deadline came and went with 100 draft-eligible players officially declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. The all-star circuit was helpful as hundreds of players had the opportunity to audition for teams at the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and other events.

Up next are the Scouting Combine, pro day workouts and team visits. But before the NFL takes over Indianapolis in two weeks, I wanted to share my updated top-100 draft board.

There are no changes among the top five, with Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson leading the way at No. 1 followed by NC State’s Ikem Ekwonu, Alabama’s Evan Neal, Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux and Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton. The all-star circuit gave a positive boost to several prospects (Hello, Travis Jones), and there will be some more fluctuation after the combine and workouts.

(Editor’s note: Dane will be answering questions about his rankings and the draft at large Thursday in a live experience. Post your questions here.)

1. Aidan Hutchinson, edge, Michigan (6-6, 261)
It’s understandable why some might balk at the thought of Hutchinson going No. 1. He’s not Myles Garrett or Chase Young and probably wouldn’t have been a top-10 pick in last year’s draft. But that is the reality of this draft class. Although he doesn’t have the same bend or arc skills as the Bosa brothers, Hutchinson wins with similar quickness, power and skilled hand play to be productive as both a pass rusher and run defender. His arms are going to measure much shorter than many would expect, but he is scheme-proof and should be a consistent double-digit sack producer over his career.

2. Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State (6-4, 322)
I received mixed reactions (from both fans and evaluators around the league) to my mock draft 2.0 that had Ekwonu at No. 1 overall. Some believe the Jaguars go pass rusher or Alabama’s Evan Neal, but several others agreed with the possibility of “Ickey” at No. 1 because he is one of the best players in the draft. Although his game needs refinement, especially with his over-setting, Ekwonu is nimble, powerful and should only continue to get better as his technique and awareness mature.

3. Evan Neal, OT, Alabama (6-7, 357)
A smooth athlete for a massive blocker, Neal bends well in pass protection and continues to rework his feet into position, using controlled hand exchange to keep rushers contained. In the run game, he has strong hands and does well at initial contact as a drive blocker, but his balance and sustain skills start to fade as the play progresses. Neal lacks elite lateral agility and needs to clean up his leaning, but he is an effective blocker due to his rare mix of size, athleticism, and flexibility, also offering legitimate position versatility.

4. Kayvon Thibodeaux, edge, Oregon (6-4, 255)
Talking with evaluators around the league, the feedback on Thibodeaux is a lot of “He’s really talented, but …” reactions. He is not universally loved — for a variety of reasons — but most still believe he fits somewhere into the top seven picks. Although not on the same level as past pass rushers who were drafted this early, Thibodeaux understands how to create leverage as a pass rusher with his length, flexibility, and agility.

5. Kyle Hamilton, DS, Notre Dame (6-3, 218)
A long, supersized safety, Hamilton has the explosive range, smarts and toughness to be deployed anywhere on the football field. He anticipates well vs. both the pass and the run and shows the ball skills and tackling balance to be a consistent finisher. Hopefully he lands in a defensive scheme that understands how to best maximize his talent because Hamilton can be a diverse matchup weapon thanks to to his rare skill set.

6. Travon Walker, edge, Georgia (6-5, 275)
I know I’m higher on Walker than most, but I’m okay with that — I’m betting on his rare traits. He has impressive movement skills for a 275-pounder, including an explosive first step to shoot through gaps, cross the face of blockers or chase down plays. He wasn’t asked to be a consistent outside rusher in the Bulldogs’ scheme, but that helped him develop into a strong run defender, disengaging and leveraging blocks. Walker is still developing his sequencing plan as a pass rusher, but he has freaky athletic traits for his size and offers the natural power and length to consistently win his matchups. He projects as a scheme-diverse end with the ceiling to be one of the best NFL defenders from this draft class.

7. Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah (6-3, 232)
A do-everything, four-down linebacker, Lloyd plays with speed and suddenness in his movements to weave through traffic in pursuit or change directions and make plays in coverage. He has room to improve his play strength and posture as a take-on player, but he does a great job scraping and sifting with his slippery athleticism and length to make plays at the line of scrimmage. Lloyd is a better version of the Chargers’ Kenneth Murray when he was coming out of Oklahoma.

8. Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State (6-5, 305)
Opinions are split on Cross around the league. Some believe he belongs in the top half of round one, but others see another Andre Dillard and aren’t completely sold. He doesn’t have ideal power, but Cross is outstanding in pass protection, and that is the basis for his high grade. He processes things quickly and shows outstanding hand exchange and movement patterns to frustrate pass rushers. With Cross, I see a future starter with Pro Bowl potential.

9. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU (6-1, 195)
The ultimate enigma in the 2022 draft class. If you swapped Stingley’s 2019 and 2021 seasons, he would probably be the unquestioned first pick in this draft. But he is a tough player to figure out because the past two seasons weren’t anything like his All-American freshman year. The main issue has been health, but is that something teams should expect to follow him to the NFL? The combine (medicals and interviews) will be a monumental step for Stingley as teams prepare to put a final grade on him.

10. Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati (6-2, 190)
Another prospect with mixed feedback from NFL teams, Gardner put together an impressive three-year career for the Bearcats with nine interceptions and zero touchdowns allowed on his watch. You have to hunt for targets on his 2021 film because he was rarely challenged. He needs to improve his poise downfield, but he is a sticky bump-and-run corner with the athletic instincts to make plays. Cincinnati hasn’t produced a first round pick since 1971, but that should change soon.

11. Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State (6-0, 186)
With his ability to get open before and after the catch, Wilson is the type of receiver that makes the playbook come alive. Despite his average size, he makes unbelievable adjustments on the football and is comfortable with bodies around him. With his slender frame, elite body control and catch point skills, Wilson reminds me of CeeDee Lamb.

12. Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington (5-11, 195)
McDuffie shut down opposing receivers on his 2021 tape and is very well-liked among NFL scouts. There are a few things working against him — he has ordinary size and ball production (10 passes defended and two interceptions in 28 games played). But McDuffie is a composed, springy athlete (will jump somewhere in the low 40-inches in the vertical) with the cover awareness to be a long-time NFL cover man.

13. Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas (6-3, 232)
With his vision and acceleration, Burks has the skills to turn quick-hitters into big plays, breaking tackles with his balance, body strength and competitive toughness (led the SEC with 22 plays of 20-plus yards in 2021). He can also track the football downfield with his large catch radius, although his separation skills are mitigated by his undeveloped rhythm as a route runner. As long as he stays healthy, Burks has the skills to grow into an NFL team’s No. 1 receiver with some similarities to a linebacker-sized version of Deebo Samuel.

14. David Ojabo, edge, Michigan (6-5, 255)
An athletic rusher with a long, nimble frame, Ojabo has the balanced feet and hip flexibility developed from years of basketball and soccer training to work tight spaces and grease the edge as a pass rusher. His defensive role shouldn’t be restricted to only rushing the passer, but he needs to improve his functional strength and body positioning to make plays in the run game. Ojabo is admittedly “still learning” various aspects of football, but he is naturally explosive with the upfield burst and stride length to overwhelm tackles with arc speed. He projects as a subpackage rusher as a rookie with Pro Bowl potential down the road.

15. Jermaine Johnson, edge, Florida State (6-4, 259)
Johnson went to Mobile as the top defensive player on the roster and left the same way, dominating throughout the week. The Georgia transfer bet on himself and became the alpha of the Seminoles’ defensive line in 2021, leading the ACC in tackles for loss (18.0) and sacks (12.0). Johnson has the length, agility and active hands that lead to disruption as both a pass rusher and run defender and projects as an every-down NFL starter.

16. Drake London, WR, USC (6-5, 212)
The ultimate respect for a wide receiver is when everyone knows the ball is going to him yet the defense can’t stop it, and that sums up London’s junior season (averaged 15 targets per game). That season also was his first in his life as a football-only athlete. His basketball background is evident with his elite highpointing skills to play through contact and thrive above the rim.

17. Tyler Linderbaum, OC, Iowa (6-3, 292)
A six-sport athlete in high school, Linderbaum is very quick in his snap-and-step and shows athletic range, body control and refinement as an on-the-move or reach blocker. Although he doesn’t have an ideal body type, his wrestling background is clear with his handwork, leverage and killer instinct to win early or reset mid-rep. Overall, Linderbaum lacks ideal arm length and will struggle at times in pass protection, but he is an elite-level run blocker because of his athleticism and grip strength to latch-and-drive.

18. Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson (6-0, 193)
There is volatility to Booth’s game, which comes with the territory of playing cornerback with an aggressive mindset. He has room to improve his feel for spacing, but Booth plays with three important ingredients to playing the position at a high level: fluid athleticism, the ability to find the football and catch point disruption skills. Plug him into a man-heavy scheme and let him continue to grow.

19. Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa (6-7, 330)
Coming from the FCS level, Penning is still raw in several areas, which was clear during Senior Bowl practices. But tackles with his combination of size, length (almost 35-inch arms), power and athleticism are uncommon. Penning also loves to play pissed off, and his compete skills will translate well to the pro game.

20. Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia (6-0, 225)
After winning the 2018 Butkus Award in high school as the nation’s top linebacker, Dean did the same three years later at Georgia as the 2021 Butkus Award winner. The soul of the Bulldogs’ national championship-winning defense, he doesn’t have ideal size, but his key/read/flow skills and play range are both outstanding. In a lot of ways, Dean projects as Jonathan Vilma 2.0.

21. George Karlaftis, edge, Purdue (6-4, 268)
Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Karlaftis moved to the United States and adopted football as his go-to sport, finishing his college career with 30.5 tackles for loss over 27 games. His hands are not only physical and violent, but they’re well timed and strategic to get the offense off schedule. You wish his arms were longer and he had more twitch in his movements, but Karlaftis has NFL power, effort and hand work to break down the rhythm of blockers.

22. Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama (6-2, 182)
If not for his recent ACL injury, Williams would be about 10 spots higher on this list. Born into a track family, he has elite speed in his routes and with the ball in his hands. And he is more than just speed, tracking the ball well downfield and making easy adjustments on the football. In a downfield passing offense in the NFL, Williams has a chance to be special — as long as his knee makes a full recovery.

23. Daxton Hill, DS, Michigan (6-0, 192)
Arguably the top nickel defender in the draft, Hill can cover wide receivers and tight ends while also providing a thump in the run game and as a blitzer. Although he has the size of a cornerback, he should test off the charts and plays with the toughness of a safety. With his versatile skills, Hill is exactly what several teams are searching for in their secondaries.

24. Kenyon Green, OG, Texas A&M (6-4, 325)
After starting at right guard as a freshman and left guard as a sophomore, Green was the only returning starter on the Aggies’ offensive line as a junior and was asked to fill in across the line, becoming the only NCAA player with 80-plus snaps at four different offensive line positions in 2021. He must fix the bad habits and penalties at the next level, but Green does a great job staying balanced before and after contact with the mobility and brawling mentality to win his matchups.

25. Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State (6-1, 182)
The Buckeyes’ all-time leader in touchdown catches (35), Olave is a smooth route runner with the deep speed and tracking instincts to consistent win down the field. He has an average body type and doesn’t consistently create after the catch, but he knows how to create spacing and shows a feel for leveraging coverage. Olave is a polished pass catcher with NFL-ready skills.

26. Zion Johnson, OG, Boston College (6-3, 314)
Johnson has a stout, developed body type with the patience and placement to plant and re-leverage himself to stay centered as a pass blocker. In the run game, he shows off his body control and drive strength to execute from various angles. Overall, Johnson will occasionally lose his balance, but his combination of play strength, muscle twitch, and reaction skills help him sustain consistently. He has the talent to carve out a decade-long career as an interior NFL blocker.

27. Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia (6-3, 307)
With his athletic traits, Wyatt can win in different ways off the ball, displaying initial quickness, lateral range and chase down speed. In the run game, he understands how to leverage gaps and find the ball carrier, although I want to see him become a better finisher. Overall, Wyatt needs to play with better control, but he fires off the ball and competes with the speed and effort to make an impact on all three downs.

28. Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia (6-6, 360)
Despite high pad level, Davis is a hard-to-move space eater with the point-of-attack strength to reestablish the line of scrimmage and overwhelm ball carriers as a tackler. He is a talented athlete for a player his size, and his motor expands his tackling range, but he was also helped by fewer defensive snaps in 2021 (25.2 per game) compared to 2020 (32.9). I’m not super high on Davis like others because he is limited as a pass rusher, but he has the size, functional power and block recognition to be a dominant run defender.

29. Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan (6-6, 304)
An Austrian native, Raimann has one of the most unlikely journeys of any prospect in this draft class. He made the transition from tight end to left tackle during the pandemic and blossomed into a first-round caliber player due to his athletic reflexes, natural balance, and stubborn hands. Despite only 18 career games on the offensive line in his life, Raimann should compete for starting reps during his NFL rookie season.

30. Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State (5-11, 175)
Dotson puts defenders in conflict with his twitchy speed to defeat press and manipulate coverages at the stem. Although he is undersized, he has above-average hands and natural body control with maybe the largest catch radius of any sub 5-foot-11 receiver I have ever scouted. Dotson isn’t a tackle-breaker, and his marginal play strength will be more noticeable vs. NFL defenders, but his dynamic speed, route instincts and ball skills make him a difficult player to cover one-on-one.

31. Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh (6-3, 217)
Pickett shows outstanding instincts as a passer with his ability to throw receivers open, keep his eyes on schedule and make quick-reaction decisions. Though his confidence is more of a strength than weakness, he will get greedy at times, forcing throws into tight coverage and writing checks his arm can’t cash. Overall, Pickett has some skittish tendencies, and the hand size (throws with a glove) will be a factor for some teams, but his football IQ, functional mobility and accuracy from various platforms are a special package.

32. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty (6-0, 220)
Although his timing and accuracy go through lulls, Willis has a fluid release, outstanding velocity and a great feel for touch and placement on vertical-based patterns. With his escapability and body strength, the backfield was his playground, but he struggles to recognize pressures and takes too many sacks (No. 1 in the FBS with 51 sacks in 2021). Overall, Willis requires time to mature his anticipation, vision and accuracy, but he has the potential to be a dynamic NFL playmaker due to his natural athleticism, arm talent and intangibles.

33. Logan Hall, edge, Houston (6-6, 278)
Although he played primarily inside in college, Hall has the long levers and foot quickness to be an impactful pass rusher when given a runway off the edge. He has the body flexibility to bend, dip and attack from different angles but must continue to develop his anchor and shed strength, especially when his pad level rises. Hall has some tweener traits and lacks consistency, but with additional coaching, he can be a matchup weapon because of his athletic versatility, body length, and disruptive nature.

34. Arnold Ebiketie, edge, Penn State (6-2, 250)
A Temple transfer, Ebiketie explodes off the edge and stresses blockers with his arc acceleration, active hands and relentless play personality (registered at least one tackle for loss in 11 of 12 games in 2021). Though he uses his length well as a pass rusher, he struggles to consistently anchor, lock out and free himself to contain the run. Ebiketie needs to improve his refinement as a rusher and reliability vs. the run, but he is a long, twitched-up athlete with the motor and mentality to develop into a starting NFL pass rusher.

35. Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss (6-2, 205)
Like a shortstop in baseball or point guard in basketball, Corral is quick in everything he does — from his feet to his eyes to his release. He played in a quarterback-friendly offense and faces a learning curve in the NFL, but he has the athleticism and passing twitch to be a playmaker. When discussing Corral, every scout has mentioned the interview process as the most important step for his draft grade.

36. Jalen Pitre, DS, Baylor (5-11, 196)
Playing the hybrid “Star” position in Dave Aranda’s scheme, Pitre is an exercise of “Where’s Waldo” on tape. From play-to-play, he moved from edge rusher to slot corner to traditional safety, which allowed him to show off his toughness in the run game (18.0 tackles for loss in 2021) and coverage skills. Along with his strong week in Mobile, Pitre is a player trending up.

37. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina (6-0, 221)
The Howell-to-Baker Mayfield comparisons are going to overused, but with good reason — they make sense. They have similar size, builds and arms, although Howell has more juice as a scrambler. The North Carolina passer didn’t have the 2021 season many expected, but he has all the requisite traits to start games in the NFL.

38. Kingsley Enagbare, edge, South Carolina (6-4, 261)
Enagbare rushes with heavy, skilled hands and forward lean to convert his speed to power and does a nice job with his rush sequencing to set traps for blockers. He is rugged and alert but will need to become more consistent setting the edge in the run game and proving he can kick inside on passing downs. Although he has tightness in his movements and lacks suddenness, Enagbare is efficient and powerful in his attack with the athletic movements to break down blockers.

39. Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida (6-2, 200)
Elam checks boxes for size, strength, physicality and athleticism, mixing it up with receivers and crowding the catch point downfield. He will surrender spacing on stop and comeback routes, which can be masked by coaching and scheme, but slight stiffness in his mirror and transitions will always be there. With his physicality for press-man, he reminds me of Tampa Bay’s Carlton Davis when Davis was coming out of Auburn.

40. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State (5-10, 212)
There is no consensus RB1 in this draft class, but if there is a running back who might be considered in the first round, it should be Walker. With his vision and contact balance, he generates impressive burst off his plant foot to dart away from trouble and break tackles (led the FBS with 89 forced missed tackles in 2021). He must improve as a pass catcher and pass protector, but his instinctive ability to set up his cuts and create yardage will translate to the pro game.

41. Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati (6-3, 207)
A tall, lean passer, Ridder moves with light feet and is comfortable making throws on the move. His release gets a tad long and his accuracy needs to be more consistent, but Ridder has enjoyed a lot of success on the football field because of his confidence and willingness to use the entire field. He will compete for starting reps early in his career.

42. Darian Kinnard, OG, Kentucky (6-5, 324)
Kinnard looks to impose his will early and manhandle everything in his path to create movement at the point of attack. He has the quickness to square half-man rushers, but he relies more on his upper body than lower body to get the job done, which leads to balance issues. Overall, Kinnard’s NFL ceiling will hinge on his ability to refine his sloppy tendencies, but he has the physical tools and bully mentality to be a dominant, scheme-diverse run blocker, either at tackle or guard.

43. Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn (5-11, 189)
Once the third-lowest-ranked recruit in Auburn’s 2018 class, McCreary worked his way up the depth chart and proved himself as one of the best defensive players in the SEC the past two seasons. He will be eliminated from several draft boards because his short arms (29 1/4 inches), but he plays sticky with the awareness and willingness to mix things up with receivers. McCreary has inside/outside versatility and should compete for a starting role early in his NFL career.

44. Quay Walker, LB, Georgia (6-4, 245)
Although he doesn’t have the résumé of a playmaker as a one-year starter, Walker aces the eye test with his combination of size, length and athleticism. He has outstanding mirroring skills vs. the run and uses his long arms to punch himself off blocks or lasso ball carriers out of his reach. With his traits and budding instincts, Walker’s best football should be ahead of him.

45. Travis Jones, DT, Connecticut (6-4, 326)
A big-bodied athlete with strong legs and arms, Jones is quick off the ball and powerful through his hips to be disruptive vs. both the pass and the run. He uses quickness and forceful hand moves to get his nose in the gap, but he needs to harness his momentum and consistently use his secondary moves to shoot through. Overall, Jones’ pass rush technique is still a work in progress, but he creates problems for interior blockers with his athletic movements and explosive upper body to stack, shed and toss.

46. Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming (6-2, 241)
Averaging 11.3 tackles per game over the past two seasons, Muma’s college film is catnip for NFL teams. He can run, fill up the stat sheet and boasts top-notch intangibles. I want to see him be more physical as a take-on player, but he is a high-energy tackling machine with the play speed and awareness to always be around the football.

47. Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama (6-1, 195)
After bypassing scholarship offers from Power 5 programs to stay close to home, Tolbert became the most prolific receiver in South Alabama history, including the first player in school history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season (and he did it twice). Although he doesn’t have elite top-end speed, Tolbert has fluid footwork and uses slight hesitation in his route breaks so he can mash the gas and create pockets of separation.

48. Christian Harris, LB, Alabama (6-2, 232)
Harris is a do-everything breed of linebacker with the multidimensional skill set to drop in coverage, get downhill vs. the run or make plays in the backfield as a blitzer. He has a good feel for play direction but needs to pull the trigger a half-second quicker and better leverage his gaps as a take-on player. Overall, Harris must become more consistent diagnosing the action, but he is a versatile athlete with the play speed and intangibles to grow into a dependable NFL starter.

49. Jamaree Salyer, OG, Georgia (6-3, 320)
A college left tackle who is ideally suited inside at guard, Salyer is very efficient in his set-up and plays with outstanding body control, balance and core strength to stay centered through contact. Although he tends to get narrow with his steps and has some bad habits, he understands depth, angles, and how to effectively respond with his hands. He projects as a plug-and-play NFL guard while offering position versatility in a pinch.

50. John Metchie III, WR, Alabama (5-11, 196)
Metchie, who lived on three different continents before his seventh birthday, adopted a fierce work ethic and devotion to his craft, which is evident on film. He has only average size and speed but is an instinctive route runner who understands how to manipulate coverage and be a quarterback’s best friend. As long as he makes a full recovery from his ACL tear, he should be a quality No. 2 receiver in the NFL.

Prospects 51-100

RANK, NAMEPOS.SCHOOLHT, WT
51. DeMarvin LealDTTexas A&M6-4, 290
52. Daniel FaaleleOTMinnesota6-8, 387
53. Perrion WinfreyDTOklahoma6-4, 303
54. Drake JacksonEdgeUSC6-4, 255
55. Isaiah SpillerRBTexas A&M6-1, 215
56. Lewis CineDSGeorgia6-1, 200
57. Phidarian MathisDTAlabama6-4, 313
58. Myjai SandersEdgeCincinnati6-4, 242
59. Breece HallRBIowa State6-1, 220
60. Trey McBrideTEColorado State6-3, 249
61. Leo ChenalLBWisconsin6-2, 252
62. Jaquan BriskerDSPenn State6-1, 203
63. Jeremy RuckertTEOhio State6-5, 250
64. Max MitchellOTLouisiana6-6, 299
65. Brian AsamoahLBOklahoma6-0, 222
66. Alex WrightEdgeUAB6-7, 270
67. George PickensWRGeorgia6-3, 203
68. Kyler GordonCBWashington6-0, 195
69. David BellWRPurdue6-2, 207
70. Dylan ParhamOCMemphis6-2, 313
71. Isaiah LikelyTECoastal Carolina6-4, 241
72. Marcus JonesCBHouston5-9, 185
73. Tariq WoolenCBUTSA6-3, 205
74. Channing TindallLBGeorgia6-2, 223
75. Boye MafeEdgeMinnesota6-4, 255
76. Troy AndersenLB
Montana State
6-4, 235
77. Wan’Dale RobinsonWRKentucky5-10, 187
78. Greg DulcichTEUCLA6-4, 248
79. Skyy MooreWRWestern Michigan5-9, 195
80. Ed IngramOGLSU6-3, 317
81. Marquis HayesOGOklahoma6-5, 330
82. Dominique RobinsonEdgeMiami (Ohio)6-5, 254
83. Abraham LucasOTWashington State6-2, 322
84. DeAngelo MaloneEdgeWestern Kentucky6-3, 234
85. Tyler SmithOTTulsa6-5, 332
86. Bryan CookDSCincinnati6-1, 205
87. Martin EmersonCBMississippi State6-1, 202
88. Cameron ThomasEdgeSan Diego State6-4, 264
89. Nicholas Petit-FrereOTOhio State6-5, 304
90. Justyn RossWRClemson6-4, 209
91. Tyler AllgeierRBBYU5-11, 221
92. Jesse LuketaEdgePenn State6-2, 261
93. Kyren WilliamsRBNotre Dame5-9, 199
94. Coby BryantCBCincinnati6-1, 191
95. Kerby JosephDSIllinois6-1, 200
96. Christian WatsonWR
North Dakota State
6-4, 211
97. Lecitus SmithOGVirginia Tech6-3, 321
98. John RidgewayDTArkansas6-5, 327
99. Damone ClarkLBLSU6-2, 240
100. Carson StrongQBNevada6-4, 226
 

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Hopefully, we might have gotten the best player of the bunch
I think this draft is at least better at positions but I didn't think at the time that Dion Jordan would be utter trash. Maybe Kayvon Thibodeaux is just history repeating itself again.
 
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So since what I think we agree to be out top needs (OG, NT & LB) are positions usually not highly "coveted" who do you most want to fall to us a) because he would be your pick b) because you think teh jones might actually pick him...
Green, Davis or Lloyd?
 

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Thank you for posting that. Brugler is still probably my favorite draft guy to read and I tend to respect his rankings more than anyone. Even if I disagree with some players like Travon Walker. Who I feel like I have seen this song and dance with at the tops of drafts before with similar players who literally never pan out.
 

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So since what I think we agree to be out top needs (OG, NT & LB) are positions usually not highly "coveted" who do you most want to fall to us a) because he would be your pick b) because you think teh jones might actually pick him...
Green, Davis or Lloyd?
I mean Davis probably gets me most excited of that group. Green feels like the easiest and safest of that group. And Lloyd is just a stud LBer in my opinion although I don't think the Jones will actually take another first round LBer. I also feel really good about Zion Johnson at guard as sort of a backup option if one of those other names isn't there. Zion Johnson to me is a safe long term starting LG who will be really good.
 
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