Feb 25 One of the best weeks on the calendar #NFLCombine 18 21 500 Dane Brugler Retweeted Diante Lee But, though he makes splashy plays, he also gives them up because there is more guessing than reading on his tape. Johnson needs to show better control at the top of the rush, but his issues are fixable and scouts speak highly of his football character. @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. Dane Brugler kicks off their summer scouting preview with a breakdown of the quarterbacks to watch for the 2022 NFL Draft. It Sounds Like Keenan Allen Isnt Going Anywhere Either, Report: Georgia DL Jalen Carter Misled Police About Teammates Fatal Crash (UPDATE: Carters Statement). 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. Anthony Richardson and 14 more of the most intriguing early-entry NFL Draft prospects. With improved discipline, he can be a game-wrecker when he properly uses his long levers. And the lack of explosiveness in his routes will be much more noticeable vs. NFL corners. Some teams will have Hyatt as a top-three WR prospect on their board. Quarterback No. 38 overall pick (to the Raiders) and right tackle Dawand Jones No. Moves differently than most his size. If a wide receivers coach cant mold Claypool - who is a hard worker - into a standout wide receiver that team should find themselves a new wide receivers coach. However, he doesnt show the same instincts once he turns his back to the ball Gilman lacks fluidity and feel to be a reliable man coverage player vs. NFL receivers . Who could the Saints consider with the first-round pick they added in Sean Payton trade? ICYMI: My (pre-Senior Bowl) mock 1.0 one guy who will be higher next time is Tennessee OT Darnell Wrighthttps://t.co/zSz8KMLpMC, Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 6, 2023. With his linear explosion and forceful hands, Wilson can swipe, rip or simply go through blockers as a bull rusher. Perhaps there will be found value after that tier of linemen. The B1G's top TE resides in Iowa City. Which of. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. pic.twitter.com/85PLnmrrYT, CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 5, 2022. Why is the league souring on Kayvon Thibodeaux? Nine in my top 40. 15 or so in this draft. 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. Really fluid, smooth athlete for 290 pounds. I hope he gets the chance to stay outside at tackle in the NFL, but his ceiling is likely highest at guard. Asking for a friend (Dan Campbell) Darin R. Aidan Hutchinson is the captain of the kneecap biting team. There arent many starting-caliber centers in this draft class. 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. Scouts also rave about his competitive toughness and professional mentality. Dropped a lot of passes on film, and thats tough to shake. The analysts averaged a grade of 79.4% in ranking WRs. As is always the case when Brugler presents a prospect list, it has our full attention: The NFL offseason has arrived.With the NFL Scouting Combine beginning Feb. 28, @dpbrugler updates his top-100 prospect rankings:https://t.co/D13PZIcLkV pic.twitter.com/GxT3Plv9dt. Josh Downs has a career high in receptions and continues to DOMINATE @JoshDowns | @UNCFootball pic.twitter.com/i16foS31VO, ACC Network (@accnetwork) November 5, 2022. : https://t.co/Pvp4uK4xuH pic.twitter.com/Jo0YQeAWLf, BG Football (@BG_Football) December 28, 2022. 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. pic.twitter.com/KuCFZGE89G, CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 15, 2022. He would have made it if I stretched my list to the top 120. One scout called him similar to Michael Pittman. While preparing for the NFL Combine, the duo helped paint a clearer picture of what this offseason beholds for our beloved Bears. 50-YARD TD FOR TANK BIGSBY @AuburnFootball pic.twitter.com/trsdZsKhie. Despite lining up over or outside the tackle in college, Karl Brooks projects best inside, where he has the tools to be a trouble-making three-technique. They can be right even though their process was wrong. @CycloneFB fans are lovin' it pic.twitter.com/2YZHn7kbST, FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 23, 2021. The top 25 and top 50 groupings have similar results, with multiple analysts on par or better than NFL teams have drafted. If he runs at the combine they project him running around a 4.7 which isnt the worst. Bresee plays with the explosive force to be a disruptive player up and down the defensive line, as long as there are no lingering medical concerns. He shows potential for three-down duties and reminds me of the Bills James Cook. 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. pic.twitter.com/3BZQjG0Tuh, CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 12, 2022. But he is extremely sloppy his hands dont land in the same place twice when punching. 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. At worst, he can be a resourceful backup in the Taylor Heinicke mold. 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? He is one of the best contested-catch tight ends I have ever evaluated. Glenn C. Its important to point out that there was never a consensus on Thibodeaux. Thanks! He analyzes hundreds of dudes - even ones that aren't going to be drafted. The NFL Draft order rises to the top when looking at OL. Congrats to @KarlBrooks5 on accepting his invitation to play in the 2023 @seniorbowl! Ive been eager to get into the film of the best players we have coming into the league. He will be a top tester at this years combine. To me, a player like UAB pass rusher Alex Wright is very underrated. The process here was a little bit different. As talented as he is as a pass rusher, he is equally skilled and dynamic as a run defender (62 tackles for loss in 41 college games). Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore is underrated also if there is a Cooper Kupp in this draft, it might be him. The Blackhawks placed the newly-signed winger on waivers with likely intentions of assigning him to Rockford. He previously covered the NFL Draft for NFL Draft Scout and CBS Sports. There is a real chance well get three going within the first 10 picks. Pride is a plus athlete and although he doesnt show great feel for the position, he is quick to recover when out of position and fights at the catch point. Ranking NFL Draft analysts' ability to evaluate individual position groups. Makes natural adjustments to throws away from his frame. He just isnt a dynamic separator. There are mixed feelings on Jalin Hyatt throughout the league because of his limited route tree in college and Tennessees offensive scheme. However, these three sources are behind the draft order a little more than we see with OL. An impressive size/speed athlete, Luke Musgrave runs like a gazelle. AV is awarded to players based on team stats per drive relative to league average and divided up among each player. The analysts averaged a grade of 73.4% in ranking QBs. But hes a below-average run defender right now. Using this methodology, only one big board had a better top 100 big board than the NFL Draft over the past three years. Just $7.99. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking CBs. 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. Mel Kipers Top 5 2020 Draft Prospects: The third grouping represents the top 5 players in Mel Kipers 2020 big board. I would have the former Irish end ranked a bit higher, but from a pure analysis standpoint this is spot on. Many NFL exes tell us they check our TL every Saturday for on-field pregame videos so they can see body types. TOUCHDOWN MICHAEL MAYER#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/0h7iJ6q3JS, Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 9, 2022. As stated in the introduction, I have loads of respect for all these draft analysts. Or to put it differently, there could be ample trade-back partners if push comes to shove. NFL Draft: From Kenny Pickett to Jalen Pitre, Senior Bowl practice winners at every position. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 1 in the nation in hurries (49), total pressures (69) and edge defender grade (93.4), per PFF. Carrying the leanest 280 pounds you will see on a football field, Darnell Washington is a weapon as a blocker and offers untapped potential as a pass catcher. 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. Where would this years QBs have ranked if compared to last year? He will get himself in trouble when he sacrifices technique for his nasty play style, but he blocks with extraordinary power and torque and stays square in pass protection. 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 . I want to see him become a better route runner as well. Howell 41. 5 and No. The most reliable TE scouting amongst analysts comes from DraftWire, Dane Brugler, and Mel Kiper. Then in the second round, Brugler has two former Buckeye players listed: defensive end Zach Harrison with the No. Here is an example using the top five prospects for the 2020 draft class: An example of how the Big Board evaluation was calculated. Here are former FCS players currently on Brugler's Top 15 position rankings, which can be read here. I like him as an NFL backup who can push for starting reps as he continues to develop. Looking beyond Skoronski, there are 11 other offensive linemen who make Bruglers top 100. Opinions are all over the map on Kelee Ringos draft projection. Jalin Hyatt showing off the hands on 4th down. On the flip side, if you command the room and impress with the Xs and Os, thats what will give you a bump throughout the process. Back-to-back sacks for Will McDonald IV! Dave C. It has to be pass rusher. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, RB is the third easiest position to rank. Dane Bruglers Top 5 2020 Draft Prospects: The third grouping represents the top 5 players in Dane Bruglers 2020 big board. . Also did a nice job returning punts today. The only offensive guard in the bunch is Floridas OCyrus Torrence. "Where the Colts go from here to address the quarterback position is a mystery. But he can be an impact receiver, returner and runner for a team that takes advantage of his versatile athleticism. His technique isnt sound and he guesses too much in coverage, which gets him in trouble. With his above-average movement skills, Broderick Jones is considered OT1 in this class by several NFL teams. Senior Bowl observations: Tracking the battles in the trenches on Day 2. Im guessing hell need to start out at guard to try and mask some of his issues. But it is not as obvious when looking at cornerbacks. But he stayed put and helped the Jackrabbits to the FCS national championship. Gibbs might not have ideal size or run power, but his pass-catching skills will make him an exciting NFL weapon. I think Brugler has gone a bit too negative on Okwara. Strong Of course 2 or 3 of these QB's are going to be overdrafted in the first round. His lack of size will be more pronounced versus NFL blockers, but Kancey has the disruptive qualities that will translate to the pro game. 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. One Former Player Believes Patrick Kane Would Play In Toronto, The San Diego Padres Have Turned Themselves Into Revenue-Sharing Payors, who has been on our radar for a hot minute, Ballard sounded ready to risk it all for a quarterback, Irsay showed a public display of affection, Will Anderson Jr. is Giving Off Khalil Mack Vibes and Im Very Into It, Dont Worry, Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer Arent Going Anywhere, Ugh! These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking LBs. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, QB is the second most difficult position to rank. Bleacher Nation is a private media site owned and operated by Betsperts, Inc., and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes. Brian Branch, and a nickel-to-safety pipeline? Mahomes ran a 4.8 at the combine and hes pretty mobile. Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein on the top 100 prospects, Senior Bowl practice winners at every position, (Photo of Kayvon Thibodeaux: Tom Hauck / Getty Images). He has first-round traits, but not a first-round impact on the game. PFFs Big Board and draft guide throws an advanced stat spin on prospects and finds a way to put things like contested catches and elusiveness into numbers. Maybe if a quarterback-desperate team wants to secure a specific quarterback, but besides that, it is tough to see a team trading up. Try a week on us. A traits-based prospect, Richardson is the most intriguing wild card of the 2023 draft. The fact that both Ballard and Steichen used the "all shapes and sizes" line tells me they've been talking quite a bit about Young, 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. Stroud has mobility, Ohios scheme is built around more of a pocket passer so he wasnt really asked to use his legs much. He is long and athletic, can run and showed improved ball skills this past season. He isnt a burner, but the Texas native is a route technician with terrific ball skills and a knack for working to open space in coverage. would push him down ranking lists. That is not to say that I want to point out analysts who are lesser than others, as each of these analysts is extremely knowledgeable and has strength in different areas. 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