But this selection isn't just a great story. He's physical when arrives at the ball-carrier. Arkansas' Ricky Stromberg is in the thick of things, as he quietly climbed Bleacher Report's rankings throughout the predraft process. Ultimately, the talented cover corner still declared for the draft with a season of eligibility remaining. Tight end tends to be a volatile position in the draft. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "Once I get the ball in my hands, I feel like nobody can bring me down. Strengths: Multipurpose athlete, history as a DB shows in fluidity and man coverage, good range and tracking speed, Weaknesses: Instincts are still developing, undersized, will get enveloped by bigger blockers. The Bears return to the line of scrimmage after a short dalliance with a new cornerback. Both tacklesLaremy Tunsil and Tytus Howardare former first-round picks, as is left guard Kenyon Green. That helped solidify him as one of the most skilled tight ends in this year's draft class. He thus transferred to Arkansas and thrived. According to Pro Football Focus, Turner graded higher than any other corner in press coverage over the last two seasons. Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard worked phone lines, traded down twice in the second round, picked up an extra pair of Day 3 picks and still landed one of the top corners that were available when the team owned the 35th selection. 2023 NFL Draft: Explaining the volume of Packers' Day 3 picks - Acme The 21-year-old's length is an issue for centers. To look at those numbers a different way, 89.1 percent of the underclassman's total receiving yards during that span came when working as the inside receiver. Love something, anything, as much as the Seahawks love drafting running backs. We thought we could run with everybody and I agreed with that assessment. He also showed the competitiveness to go up and get the football even as a smaller target (5'11", 187 lbs) with a surprisingly poor vertical (33.5 inches). So I'm really proud of myself and everything I accomplished.". It's easier to point toward a player's athleticism, natural tools or big plays. With the selection of Emmanuel Forbes in the first round, the team went against the consensus for someone the organization thinks best fits the system. The swing in size affected his evaluation, though it did so positively. Will Levis is different from the other top quarterbacks in this year's class. "Being able to be in the box on first and second down and then third down, spying any quarterback. His shiftiness allowed him to become the nation's leading receiver over the past two seasons. During Day 1 of the draft, the team drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs far sooner than expected with the 12th overall pick and took linebacker Jack Campbell at 18th overall. Strengths: Explosive athlete, aggressive run defender, soft hands to pluck ball, experience in man and zone coverage, Weaknesses: Too many missed tackles, stiffness in hips, suspect change-of-direction. The incoming tight end isn't quite as big either at 6'4" and 253 pounds. The 6'6", 310-pound defensive lineman is a former 5-star recruit, a high school basketball player and a state qualifier in discus. Teams also want prospects who can create turnovers and provide the offense with more opportunities. (1%*), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. If a team utilizes me to drop in the zone, I can do that as well and also be back at safety, call the defense and be the quarterback of the defense.". So, I know how to do all those.". His upfield explosiveness came to light when asked to one-gap and penetrate as part of the all-star festivities. Positionless defenders, particularly those in the secondary, help their unit by cutting down on substitutions. Strengths: Soft hands, solid catch radius, Weaknesses: Poor athletic profile, provides little as a blocker. The order in which they came off the board turned into a fascinating practice, with teams clearly higher on certain players than others. 19 overall) Round 2 (50) Round 3 (82) Round 5 (153) NFL Draft Hub: Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news . The Las Vegas Raiders needed an injection of toughness along their defensive interior. He'll be needed. Kansas State's Julius Brents already has these physical traits. According to Sports Info Solutions (h/t The Athletic's Nate Tice), the first-team All-American posted the third-best success rate on early downs and best overall first-down rush rate. NFL Draft: Buccaneers Keep Tristan Wirfs at Right Tackle After NFL.com Packers' NFL draft picks suggest more change is on the way It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Brents posted the fourth-best relative athletic score for a cornerback of the last 36 years, according to Pro Football Network's Kent Lee Platte. The incoming rookie's vertical presence differentiates him from Tim Patrick, too. Nobody tell Foskey that it's a big deal, though. With their 138th pick of Day 3 -- OK, it only feels that way -- the Jaguars found a compact interior plugger who has come a long way since his days at College of Dupage. Interestingly, the Detroit Lions' board is far different than the general consensus. Strengths: Physical in taking on blocks and maintaining responsibilities, athletic upfield burst and jolt in hands as pass-rusher, consistent motor, Weaknesses: Unrefined pass-rusher, little stiff in the hips when asked to bend, can be slow with key reads. Illinois safety Sydney Brown is an aggressive downhill defender and a ballhawk. Tremaine Edmunds' departure in free agency to join the Chicago Bears makes the Williams selection an intriguing addition to the Buffalo Bills lineup. He's a boom-or-bust prospect who will have a shot in L.A. Winters' showcase performance came in TCU's upset victory over Michigan in the College Football Playoffs, and his athleticism and instincts are above average. At 6-foot-3, Parham is vertically adequate for the guard position at the next level, but where issues have arisen on his projectability are with his frame. "I'm not really worried about running routes; I can run routes," Hyatt told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine. Tight ends are a quarterback's best friend, and multiple tight end sets can certainly help Love with protection. "I make sure guys feel my presence," Brents told the Draft Network's Justin Melo. 2022 NFL draft: Chiefs' undrafted free agent signings tracker And two, he's a massive-legged boomer -- not the directional kicker New England has traditionally favored. Injuries and fumbles limit Evans' appeal significantly, but if you only watched his highlight plays, you might be convinced that Evans should have gone three rounds earlier. Gwyn held his own at the Reese's Senior Bowl despite his 6-foot-2, 297-pound frame, and he'll almost certainly have to make it as a center in the NFL. Strengths: Overwhelming at point of attack, uproots defenders, uses size and length well while run- and pass-blocking, experienced starter, Weaknesses: Marginal athleticism and bend, less effective working in space. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Ken Sugiura, White nearly joined the military until a late scholarship offer came from Old Dominion. Instead, a prospect like Branch holds value over others in the class because he can comfortably line up over the slot, play deep third, drop down into the box and even play near the line of scrimmage. "Putting on weight, going back inside. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Porter's lengthhe's 6'2" with 34-inch arms and an 80-inch wingspanallows him to get his hands on wide receivers early in the route and control them. 41 BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU Round 3: No. NFL Mock Draft 2023 - Sporting News Tristan Nichols Stats | Nevada Wolf Pack | The Football Database NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams, plus best pick for each team and the likely NFL schedule release date . Reed is a well-built but shorter DB with safety and corner experience. Strengths: Fights for extra yards after the catch, excellent athlete, detached weapon, smooth route-runner, Weaknesses: Still evolving as an in-line option, not necessarily a ball-winner. Jawaan Taylor signed in free agency to man the blind side, so Morris should compete with Lucas Niang to start at right tackle. The organization already brought in David Onyemata and Calais Campbell. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dexter pieced together an exceptional workout with a 4.88-second 40-yard dash, 31-inch vertical and 9'2" broad jump. The day opened with the Buccaneers drafting Houston defensive . As a three-year starter in one of the nation's best conferences, Moss was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and earned the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year award in 2021. Kyle Shanahan knows what he wants for his offense. Measurables: Height: 6-4 (74%*) Weight: 245 (1%*) *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). With their first pick of the 2023 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Rams selected the versatile blocker to start rebuilding a crumbling roster. He's a tad on the older side for a developmental player. McBride has some outrageous tape, pinballing off would-be tacklers in every game I watched. Henley originally committed to and played five seasons with the Nevada Wolf Pack. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Roy K. 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He ran for 601 yards last season while dealing with a toe injury. Jake Ferguson can still be a contributor, but the Michigan product brings a superior athletic profile, even when compared to Schultz when he entered the league.