2016 NFL Draft Prospects

[Austin Tatious]

Whoa I thought Burns was going to run a good 0.15-0.18 faster than that.

 

[DKphin]

101.TE Jerell Adams South Carolina 6-5 247

Strengths Plays with good foot quickness inside his routes. Able to go up top and snare high throws with his long arms. Has the play speed and vertical feel to attack the seam and split Cover 2 safeties. Competes hard after the catch as a runner using jukes and spin moves to elude tacklers. Averaged 6.9 yards after catch. Looks spindly on the hoof, but buys into his role as a blocker. Can lock on and sustain a block longer than expected and was used in pass pro. Good teammate and well­-liked in the locker room.
Weaknesses Has decent straight line speed but isn't overly athletic. Upright into his routes and doesn’t offer much bend in and out of his breaks. Doesn't show much acceleration for separation out of his cuts. Hands are a little stiff and will fight some throws. Limited flexibility and unable to consistently adjust to poorly thrown balls. Off­-target throws stay off-­target.
NFL Comparison Tyler Kroft
Bottom Line Tall and lanky for a tight end, Adams actually has better play strength than the eye­ test might indicate. Adams doesn't have the surest hands in this draft, but he is unique in that he can challenge defenses down the field and shows the potential to be helpful as a run blocker. Adams should come in as a quality backup with an "eventual starter" tag tied to him.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jerell-adams?id=2555311

Combine Results:
Height:6'5''
Weight:247
Arm:34 3/8
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.66
10yd(1st):1.65
40(2nd):4.64
10yd(2nd):1.66
Vertical:32.5"
Broad:9'9"
3-Cone:7.05
Short Shuttle:4.31
60yd Shuttle:11.52

[video=youtube;2AlX2zNNat0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AlX2zNNat0&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[DKphin]

102.OG Spencer Drango Baylor 6-6 315

Strengths Doesn't always look pretty, but Drango gets guys blocked. Figures to move inside to guard as a pro which better suits his game. Has some mean that will show itself during the game. Loves to mash defenders into the ground with a strong finish when he gets a chance. Powerful upper body. Able to push players around if he takes an early lead in the rep. Has ability to seal his down ­blocks with authority. Asked to play in space in Baylor running game and will be able to do same as an NFL guard. Quality setup in his pass sets with properly distributed weight.
Weaknesses Unusually high­-cut body type with a barrel chest, extra weight through his midsection but average lower body. One scout referred to it as a "Spongebob frame". When attempting to pull, has an unusual and exaggerated hitch out of his stance. Plays like a short-­armed lineman rather than a guy with decent arm length (33-inch arms). Has a slow, predictable punch in pass protection which is too easily countered by defenders. Has difficulty landing and maintaining proper hand placement through his run blocks which hinders ability to sustain. Slow to redistribute weight and change direction.
Sources Tell Us "I've got a late Day 3 grade on him. He's not a very good athlete and I don’t see a dominant run blocker as an NFL guard. I think he'll bounce around the league for a few years and that's it." ­-- NFC pro personnel
NFL Comparison Mike McGlynn
Bottom Line While he has NFL power in his upper body, that power could be mitigated because he allows defenders into his framework too quickly. Drango has decent pass protection technique, an anchor and the toughness for an interior line spot, but scouts question whether or not he has a "hang your hat on" play trait that can make him anything more than a backup or a low-­end starter.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/spencer-drango?id=2555144

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:315
Arm:33 3/4
Hand:9 1/2
40(1st):5.25
10yd(1st):1.85
40(2nd):5.27
10yd(2nd):1.87
Bench:30
Vertical:27"
Broad:8'4"
3-Cone:7.88
Short Shuttle:4.66

Only game film I could find was from 2014
[video=youtube;OC39tMkw3mE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC39tMkw3mE[/video]

 

[DKphin]

103.OT Willie Beavers Western Michigan 6-4 324

Strengths Loose, fluid athlete for the position with very good foot quickness and agility. Quick out of his stance and is eager to get into his target first. first. Easy, natural mover in space and has all the traits to be effective as a zone scheme blocker. Has the quickness to get to difficult second level blocks. Uses staccato choppiness in his pass sets allowing him to make quick, power step back inside against slants, twists and counter moves. Has bubble butt with broad hips. When locking out as a base blocker, can generate impressive torque and turn from his hips and knock his man off-balance. Extremely competitive and active on each snap. Has quick hands and flashes some strength in them to snatch and maintain contact. Tends to remain engaged with his block for as long as possible. Won't quit when he’s beaten early in the snap. Has reactive athleticism to give himself an opportunity to battle back into a play. Processes twists and blitzes quickly and reacts accordingly. Played Michigan State and Ohio State in September and passed those tests.
Weaknesses Overly eager and impatient at times. Excessive movement post­-snap. Body control would benefit from "quieter" approach with hands. Must learn to call himself and play with greater patience. Desire to get hands on defender quickly opens him up to lunging and missing when pass rushers don’t immediately burst upfield and into contact. Needs to play with more consistent pad level. Appears to have average core strength and redirect power when opponent gets to his edge. Will play with a wide, grabby outside hand in pass protection. Needs to improve hand placement and punch to make better use of his 34-inch arms. Against speed on the edge, will over-set from time to time rather than trusting his own foot quickness. Could use a little wider base in pass pro. When blocking on an angle, uses inconsistent path allowing linebackers and defensive tackles to leak inside.
NFL Comparison Derek Newton
Bottom Line Beavers is very athletic with the feet to play left tackle, but has the talent and traits to play all over the offensive line with more technique work. While he clearly has some power and twitch in his hips, he could use a year in an NFL weight room to strengthen his core and upper body. Beavers is an eventual NFL starter who is likely to be targeted by teams who covet tackles who can excel in space.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/willie-beavers?id=2555208

Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:324
Arm:33 1/2
Hand:9 1/2
40(1st):5.26
10yd(1st):1.8
40(2nd):5.31
10yd(2nd):1.84
Bench:20
Vertical:25.5"
Broad:8'7'
3-Cone:7.96
Short Shuttle:4.71

[video=youtube;8Q3TQFgcbIo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q3TQFgcbIo[/video]

 

[DKphin]

104.Adolphus Washington Ohio St. 6-3 301

Strengths Agile and athletic. Can get off snap quickly and has length to fluster interior blockers if coached up. Active interior pass rusher who uses head fakes and foot quickness to open doors to a guard’s edge. Able to string together pass rush moves and counters. At his best on the move. Can be tough to reach and secure for offensive linemen thanks to lateral quicks. When rush has stalled, will gather himself and look to get his hands in the passing lane. Plus change of direction talent and can hound a runner who tries to bounce it outside. Adequate power at the point of attack and has experience as both a one and two gap defender. Productive tackler with extended tackle radius to get in on the action. Will win if consistently single blocked.
Weaknesses Thin from his knees down. Pad level stays high. Looks top-heavy in his play. Upright movements limit effectiveness in twists. Doesn’t own his spot in the grass consistently enough thanks to leverage issues. Needs added strength in lower half and to play with wider base to improve balance. Play was ragged and fatigued against Michigan State in the fourth quarter when his team needed him most. Not even a participation ribbon as a bull ­rusher. Needs to play square to the line of scrimmage and utilize his punch. Was much bigger factor in offensive backfield in 2014 than he was this year. Inconsistent motor. Arrested for solicitation in a prostitution sting in December and was suspended from the Fiesta Bowl.
NFL Comparison Wallace Gilberry
Bottom Line Washington has the size and athleticism that should get him taken within the first two days of the draft, but his issues with contact balance might be something that always hinders his ability to reach his true potential. Washington can become an effective interior pass rusher if he can force himself to play with better knee bend, but he must play with more consistent urgency or could turn into just another guy in the rotation rather than a full-­time starter.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/adolphus-washington?id=2555235

Combine Results:
Height:6'3''
Weight:301
Arm:34 1/2
Hand:9 7/8
40(1st):5.17
10yd(1st):1.8
40(2nd):5.29
10yd(2nd):1.83
Bench:21
Vertical:27"
3-Cone:8.06
Short Shuttle:4.79

[video=youtube;B0cPY52mW7A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0cPY52mW7A&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[DKphin]

105.DE Bronson Kaufusi Brigham Young 6-6 285

Strengths Has an honest father as a coach who has been up front about Bronson’s weaknesses and what he needed to work on. Plays with the motor expected from a coach’s son. Quality hand work and is able to redirect with them. Good back­side presence in running game and charges hard down the line of scrimmage. Comes out of his stance and into his pass rush with good pad level and forward lean. Never quits on plays and will pursue way down the field. Has a long frame that may be able to carry more muscle. Posted productive totals in most categories. Blocked a field goal and punt in 2015.
Weaknesses Too easily caved in and washed down when blocked on angles. Tries to bend but pad level still ends up higher than he would like thanks to his height. Play strength is an area of concern. Thin legs lose their base when he is redirected with power. Tight-­hipped pass rusher that has a prolonged corner turn to the quarterback -- even on wins. Much of sack production came on extended plays or with effort over skill. Unable to generate consistent penetration when slanting into gaps. In 2014, lost weight and attempted to play outside linebacker but experiment was a failure.
Sources Tell Us "Everyone has been on him for so long that it's kinda anticlimactic now. Someone will take him higher than they should when he tests out at the combine." -- NFC scouting director
NFL Comparison Denico Autry
Bottom Line Developing talent who flashes enough on tape to believe that some of his production could translate to the NFL. His lack of mass and functional strength could create consistency issues for him early in his career.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/bronson-kaufusi?id=2555244

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:285
Arm:34 1/2
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.88
10yd(1st):1.7
40(2nd):4.89
10yd(2nd):1.69
Bench:25
Vertical:30"
Broad:9'3"
3-Cone:7.03
Short Shuttle:4.25

[video=youtube;Xf29CXC_TN4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf29CXC_TN4[/video]

 

[DKphin]

106.ILB Josh Forrest Kentucky 6-3 249

Strengths Tall, long­-limbed and athletic. Was used all over the field by Kentucky staff. Has 202 tackles during his two-year stint as starter. Has plus chase speed. Lateral quickness is a strength. Length and closing burst gives him extended range to make tackles. Has quick direction change to put himself in position for difficult open field finishes. Uses hand and foot quickness to side­step and brush away blockers targeting him on second level. Frequently used as blitzer and gap shooter. Able to "get skinny" and sneak through crevices and into the backfield.
Weaknesses Could use more strength in his lower half. Needs to add play strength to avoid being washed down against run. Physical tight ends can push him at point of attack. Too upright on downhill charges and blitzes. Gets jostled out of the play by redirect blocks. Effort runs hot and cold. As tackler, below average job of breaking down in space. Relies on catch-­and-­drag technique over chesting up and finishing. Had nine broken and 22 missed tackles over last two years. Slow to diagnose and gets few head starts on the play. Average awareness in pass coverage and needs to get better at squeezing targets in his zone.
Bottom Line With his athleticism and length, teams may be tempted to try him out as an edge rusher, but he is a much better straight-­line blitzer through the A and B gaps than he is around the edge. Forrest is a WILL linebacker with the size and range teams look for, but his combination of average instincts and wasted movement in space could be an indicator of up-­and-­down play in the pros.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/josh-forrest?id=2555167

Combine Results:
Height:6'3''
Weight:249
Arm:33 1/2
Hand:9 1/2
40(1st):4.91
10yd(1st):1.72
40(2nd):4.88
10yd(2nd):1.7
Bench:11
Vertical:30.5"
Broad:9'10"

[video=youtube;Heagn9AXk0c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heagn9AXk0c[/video]

 

[DKphin]

107.OLB Kamalei Correa Boise State 6-3 243

STRENGTHS: Sports a compact, well-built frame with room for additional muscle mass without sacrificing quickness. Possesses an explosive initial burst off the snap as well as when closing on the ball, generating a combination of speed and power to surprise ballcarriers (five career forced fumbles). Versatile edge rusher comfortable rushing out of the two- or three-point stance.
Offers a variety of tricks as a pass rusher, showing the speed to beat tackles wide as well as a powerful initial shove to generate space and rip his way into the backfield. Locates the ball quickly and has a knack for splitting gaps. Plays with his legs wide and knees bent to anchor in the running game, showing surprising strength at the point of attack to set the edge.
Occasionally asked to drop into coverage, showing enough balance, agility and awareness to warrant development in this role at the next level. Good effort in pursuit, showing vision and speed to get back into the action.
WEAKNESSES: Starred mostly as a defensive end for the Broncos but currently lacks the bulk to remain there full-time in the NFL. A bit straight-linish as an edge rusher, lacking ideal flexibility to turn the corner in one fluid motion.
Doesn't string together his pass rush moves well enough, lacking a plan to set up opponents with a series of counter-moves. Relies on his burst and initial pop as rusher, too often failing to break free if blockers are able to latch on until the ballcarrier is downfield.
Experienced in coverage, but looks robotic when dropping back and relies on reading the eyes of the quarterback.
IN OUR VIEW: While a bit undersized to remain as a full-time 4-3 defensive end, Correa could intrigue teams looking for a versatile edge defender, as he possesses an explosive burst to rush the quarterback as well as the flexibility and awareness to handle coverage duties. A terrific athlete expected to impress in workouts, Correa could join former Broncos edge rushers Shea McClellin and Demarcus Lawrence as steady risers leading to the draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2061725/kamalei-correa

*Labeled as DE at combine

Combine Results:
Height:6'3''
Weight:243
Arm:31 5/8
Hand:9 3/8
40(1st):4.7
10yd(1st):1.63
40(2nd):4.75
10yd(2nd):1.69
Bench:21
Vertical:33"
Broad:9'0"

[video=youtube;ni-1PbC6pb0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni-1PbC6pb0&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[DKphin]

108.CB Xavien Howard Baylor 6-0 201

Strengths Has feet to impede and crowd receivers from press. Short-area accelerator to chase and close on slants and crossers. Has hips that swivel open for easy turn-and-run ability. Asked to be an island corner all game long. Confidence level soared in 2015. Instinctive with ball skills that are undeniable. Uses well-timed head turn to find ball and react. Scrapes, claws, scratches, clubs and tears and the catch point to disrupt. Has 32 passes defensed, including nine interceptions, over last two years. Big and physical in coverage.
Weaknesses Quicker than fast with questionable long speed. Handsy and panics when he thinks he might get beat. Mauls like a bear downfield rather than trusting his technique. Has 14 pass interference and 5 holding penalties against him over last two seasons. Speed tends to diminish when turning to find the ball. Will lose feel for receivers at break point. Allowed seven touchdowns in 2014. Not a "get downhill and attack" run defender and stays glued to blocked.
Sources Tell Us "I love his 'see ball, get ball' attitude. I thought he would run a 4.47 at the combine, so I'll go back and double check the tape, but we value ball skills over speed so my grade won't change based on his 40." -- AFC East scout
NFL Comparison Jamell Fleming
Bottom Line Howard's feast or famine playing style makes for very uneven tape and teams will have to weigh his ball production against his pass interference issues. Howard has the size and short area quickness to operate from press coverage, but might need safety help his way while he is weaned from his grabby, collegiate style of coverage. Howard has starter's potential, but must improve his technique and step up his run support to be successful in the league.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/xavien-howard?id=2555539

Combine Results:
Height:6'
Weight:201
Arm:31 1/4
Hand:9 1/8
40(1st):4.6
10yd(1st):1.61
40(2nd):4.55
Bench:11
Vertical:33''
Broad:10'2''
3-Cone:7.18
Short Shuttle:4.15

[video=youtube;Opg3B6nklmE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opg3B6nklmE[/video]

 

[DKphin]

109.FS Vonn Bell Ohio St. 5'11'' 199

Strengths Sheriff mentality looking to corral receivers on his side of the field. Has man cover talent. Instincts and reaction time are big assets. Trusts his eyes and fires downhill as soon as he reads throw. Capacity to meet ball at the catch­ point more than most cover safeties. Credited with 23 passes defensed over last two seasons. Able to mirror targets and strike a centered blow when flowing downhill. Plays with excellent feel for his responsibilities in space. Sifts through route combinations and always gets to his guy. Rarely out of position.
Weaknesses Play speed looked very average on tape. Time­-consuming sprint to boundary from single-­high coverage to help over the top. Hip tightness impedes fluid flip and go when beaten in space. Occasionally gets caught peeking in on quarterback for too long and will briefly lose track of receiver. Against the run, allows running backs to get on top of him and deliver the first blow. Drag down tackler without much thud.
Sources Tell Us "He's not special, but he's solid. I needed to go see him in person because he looked so small on tape and he looks the same in person. You can't play him around the line of scrimmage, but he's got instincts in coverage." -- AFC scout
NFL Comparison Kurt Coleman
Bottom Line Though lacking in desired size and physicality, Bell has the ability to match up in space and is at his best when keeping the action in front of him where he combines his vision, reactive quickness and ball skills to go make plays on the ball. Bell lacks size and isn't an aggressive tackler so he needs to prove he can run so that he locks in his draft positioning as one of the top free safeties in this draft.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/vonn-bell?id=2555530

Combine Results:
Height:5'11''
Weight:199
Arm:32 3/8
Hand:9 1/2
Bench:16

[video=youtube;vmhKFDu9eAI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmhKFDu9eAI&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[DKphin]

110.QB Dak Prescott Mississippi State 6-2 226

STRENGTHS: Scouts are most impressed with his development above the neck, showing above average awareness as a passer, recognizing things quickly and working through his progressions to easily load and fire.
Displays an ability to use his eyes and hold defenders and has a quick memory to move on from mistakes and not let the negative plays linger. Overall, he has a much more natural feel in the passing game than in 2013 and appears in complete control of that offense.
When he does step into his throws, Prescott can deliver strikes. He's a very dangerous runner, combining aggression, agility and the power to break arm tackles.
WEAKNESSES: Work in progress as a passer but has a live arm and good field vision. His footwork is inconsistent and he loses accuracy when his feet are not set.
Tends to predetermine some throws and relies on a lot of back shoulder patterns, something that got him in trouble against Auburn and Alabama. Has not shown the consistency to lead his team through the air in tough road environments when the ground game is shut down.
COMPARES TO: Tim Tebow, ex-Broncos, Jets, Patriots - It is the natural comparison, beyond just the connection to Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, who was Florida's offensive coordinator when Tebow was in Gainesville. Although Prescott has a slightly better arm and more consistent mechanics, he and Tebow grade similar in several categories, including composure, mobility, power and leadership.
IN OUR VIEW: Evaluators knew he was a bruising runner, using his size, quickness and toughness to run over defenders, but Prescott has shown a much improved feel in the passing game, displaying anticipation, decisiveness and above average awareness to recognize things quickly and react accordingly. He deserves credit for the positive steps he has taken, but a lot of evaluators aren't sold quite yet as Prescott tends to predetermine his throws and has the bad habit of locking onto his targets, missing open reads downfield.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824864/dak-prescott

Combine Results:
Height:6'2''
Weight:226
Arm:32 1/4
Hand:10 7/8
40(1st):4.8
10yd(1st):1.69
40(2nd):4.81
10yd(2nd):1.66
Vertical:32.5"
Broad:9'8"
3-Cone:7.11
Short Shuttle:4.32

[video=youtube;fR2sx3rowCk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR2sx3rowCk[/video]

 

[DKphin]

111.RB Paul Perkins UCLA 5-10 208

Strengths One of the top creators in the draft combining elite vision and a wicked jump­-cut. Can disappear before tackler's eyes and put them on his highlight reel. Shows no directional tendencies with his cuts and can make defenders miss in tight quarters. Decisive when working between the tackles, but can bounce it when warranted. Flashes sudden, 1­-cut ability on stretch plays. Stacks moves on moves. Reliable hands when asked to help in passing game. Willing to stick his nose in against the blitz.
Weaknesses Smallish frame for the big-­boy workload asked of him. Arm tackle attempts cause hiccup in his journey. Runs halted abruptly when tacklers square him up. Could be forced off field in short yardage spots. Missing NFL-­caliber force to run through contact and fall forward. Limited to swings, screens and wheels as receiver. Lacked consistent play speed with his wheel routes. Might lack requisite sand in his pants to be counted on for NFL blitz pickup.
Sources Tell Us "Poor man's Jamaal Charles. The tape tells you everything on him. He's not big, he's not fast, he has great feet and he competes. The combine workout won't tell you anything new. I'm interested to meet the kid and see what he's like." -- NFC general manager
NFL Comparison Duke Johnson
Bottom Line If Perkins had more size and play strength to go with his elusiveness, we would be talking about whether he or Ezekiel Elliott would be the first running back off the board. While Perkins' tape is full of ankle-breaking cuts, his draft value will also be determined by his ability to protect the quarterback and stay on the field in short-yardage spots. If Perkins finds the right scheme and team fits for his talents, he could become a high-­end committee back early on.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/paul-perkins?id=2555460

Combine Results:
Height:5'10''
Weight:208
Arm:31 5/8
Hand:9
40(1st):4.52
10yd(1st):1.62
Bench:19
Vertical:32"
Broad:10'4"

[video=youtube;bRbcmfeJDt0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRbcmfeJDt0&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

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112.WR Charone Peake Clemson 6-2 209

Strengths Possesses outstanding combination of size, length and deep speed. Looks the part of a WR1. Plays with consistent lean and acceleration into routes. Big athlete with some shake underneath to separate in tight quarters. Controlled strider after the catch with ability to hit top gear quickly on wide receiver screens and crossers. Is best when aggressively finishing catches against cornerbacks. Three-level potential as a pass catcher. Shows cornerbacks varied route speeds. Sells route at his top speed, but has another gear saved up to overtake defender when he hits the gas. Legitimate deep ball threat. Has potential to be dominant run blocker if he commits. Hard worker in the classroom and scouts love his personal character.
Weaknesses Hands are extremely small for his size and position. Late to get hands in catch­-ready position on intermediate throws. Dropped five passes for drop rate of 9.1 percent. Slows a bit on vertical routes when turning to find ball rather than maintaining top speed. Can improve working to open spaces against zone. Production never matched talent. Inconsistent in release success against press. Injuries are a major concern with two knee surgeries in his background.
Sources Tell Us "Like his size and speed but hands are dicey. Will work out well and get people excited." -- Southeastern area scout.
NFL Comparison Javon Walker
Bottom Line Rare combination of size and speed that can often be found in number one wide receivers. Peake was highly regarded coming out of high school but failed to post eye-­popping production thanks, in part, to two knee injuries. While his small hands are a concern, his athleticism and ability to operate on all levels of the field warrant consideration inside the first three rounds if his medicals check out.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/charone-peake?id=2555477

Combine Results:
Height:6'2''
Weight:209
Arm:34
Hand:9 1/4
40(1st):4.46
10yd(1st):1.64
40(2nd):4.47
10yd(2nd):1.64
Bench:12
Vertical:35.5"
Broad:10'2"
3-Cone:6.96
Short Shuttle:4.46
60yd Shuttle:11.69

[video=youtube;Z3zVHRJZx3k]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3zVHRJZx3k&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

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113.TE Tyler Higbee Western Kentucky 6-6 249

Strengths Former wide receiver with a smooth, wide­-open gait when he hits top gear. Has big hands. Had just one drop this season and showed ability to recover the catch when he juggled a throw. Becomes a body catcher who can protect the ball in traffic. Willing to work middle of the field and take hits. Quick and slippery off line of scrimmage and into routes. Very good acceleration out of his breaks and can be a tough cover for safeties. Has the speed and toughness to work all three levels of the field. Can own the Y­-seam with his vertical speed and hands. Immediately opens and looks for expedited throws when he's over the top of inside linebackers. Has frame for more muscle mass. Extremely competitive after the catch with speed, elusiveness and decent power. Can carry body tacklers after the catch.
Weaknesses Still has work to do filling out his frame. Slow to adjust to blocking assignment during flow of play. Not powerful enough yet to handle NFL edge power as in­line blocker. Doesn't run feet through block to sustain. Upright into his breaks. Needs route polish for underneath routes. Can get better at creating additional leverage through crisper routes. Suffered through a knee sprain that cost him four games before re-aggravating it in Conference USA Championship Game. Missed his bowl game and expected to miss Senior Bowl because of it.
NFL Comparison Jordan Cameron
Bottom Line Knee injury basically took six games away from him this season which could cause him to fly under the radar a little bit. Higbee has exciting athleticism and speed in the open field with the ability to separate from safeties on intermediate routes and threaten the deep middle. Higbee has soft, reliable hands and plus run-­after­-catch ability to finish plays. While he needs to beef up his frame and blocking ability, there is no doubting his pass catching talent.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/tyler-higbee?id=2555364

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:249
Arm:33 1/4
Hand:10 1/4

[video=youtube;nHXqZLftR4E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHXqZLftR4E[/video]

 

[DKphin]

114.OC Graham Glasgow Michigan 6-6 307

Strengths Has started as both a guard and center and offers roster depth at either position. Strong lower half. Adequate at sustaining blocks long enough for runners to hit the holes. Aggressive at the point of attack and looks to grind defenders off their spot with leg drive and upper body strength. Has the base anchor to stone a bull ­rush if he gets even average arm extension. Maintains good pocket depth in pass sets as both a guard and center. Tape gives hints of some mean. Praised for consistency by Jim Harbaugh and considered a leader on the team.
Weaknesses Snap-to-step quickness just average. Marginal athlete who plays with heavy feet. Below average at moving his feet and adjusting his path to block moving targets on the second level. Angles to second level blocks need work. Hands get too wide allowing defenders into his frame first on occasion. Shows issues with slow recognition of twists. Was arrested for driving under the influence in March of 2014 and had his probation extended for violation of alcohol during the probation period. Scouts are concerned with his off-­the­-field discipline with more free time available.
Sources Tell Us "Well (Jim) Harbaugh has been good for him. He's not a great athlete but he’s got some power but it won't matter if teams don’t trust him because of his issues with drinking. I think Harbaugh kind of woke him up to how much he stands to lose. I don't see us pulling him off our boards for his background though." ­-- NFC Director of Scouting
NFL Comparison Oday Aboushi
Bottom Line Three-year starter who relies on power over athleticism to win his reps. Glasgow’s strength at the point of attack will appeal to power running teams, but his inconsistent connection percentage on second level blocks may worry some teams. Glasgow needs to improve his hands, but he has enough upside to be a quality backup at two positions or maybe an eventual starter.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/graham-glasgow?id=2555182

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:307
Arm:33 5/8
Hand:10 3/4
40(1st):5.11
10yd(1st):1.76
40(2nd):5.14
10yd(2nd):1.82
Bench:23
Vertical:25"
Broad:8'10"
3-Cone:7.63
Short Shuttle:4.63

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