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38.RB Kenneth Dixon Louisiana Tech 5-10 212

STRENGTHS: Compact build and has enough body armor to take punishment. Balanced athlete with controlled quickness to make sharp cuts in short areas. Not explosive, but patient with excellent vision and feel to pick through a crowd. Runs and reads with decisiveness. Physical when going north-south to keep his feet and gain every inch, giving it all he has on each run. Knows where the chains are and understands situational football. Heady, tough blocker, using his base strength and a mean attitude, identifying blitzers pre-snap. Reliable hands as a pass-catcher and will run routes.
Passionate self-starter and hard-nosed. Proven and durable workhorse as a four-year starter, always running energetic into the fourth quarter. Highly productive as the school's all-time leading rusher (4,480).
WEAKNESSES: Lacks the frame to add more bulk. Only average initial burst and acceleration and not a sudden athlete. Lacks elusive qualities and will struggle to create his own yardage, dancing too much and getting himself in trouble going east-west. Will take some wasted steps at times.
Average-at-best downfield speed with only one gear. Needs to show more consistent pad level and stay parallel to ground level - bad habit of dipping his shoulder to fend off contact. Lacks ideal power to consistently break tackles. Ball security needs improvements with 14 career fumbles.
Has a lot of wear and tear on his body with almost 900 career touches on offense. Several minor dings on his medical report, including missing a pair of games in 2015 due to a sore ankle.
IN OUR VIEW: Dixon was consistently productive and efficient over his Louisiana Tech career, averaging 5.6 yards per rush and 11.0 yards per catch and became the school's all-time leading rusher as a junior. There isn't much that separates him athletically as a runner with only average size, burst and power, but he understands the subtleties of the position with the vision, decision-making and toughness to get every yard he can.
Dixon might never be a bell-cow starter in the NFL, but he will be a quality addition to a running back committee with his well-rounded run style to contribute as a receiver and blocker in pass protection.
Player Overview
Dixon was a three-star recruit out of Strong High School in Arkansas, where he was named the state's "Mr. Football" in 2011. He chose Louisiana Tech over Arkansas, LSU and Ole Miss, along with Arkansas State.The opportunity to play immediately paid dividends when Dixon led the NCAA with a scoring average of 14.00 points per game as a true freshman while rushing for an NCAA freshman record 1,194 yards with 27 touchdowns on 200 carries. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry and set an NCAA freshman record with 28 total touchdowns.
Dixon couldn't quite match that production as a sophomore, but did finish with 917 yards and four touchdowns on the ground and another 85 yards and a score through the air in 2013.
He would become the school's all-time leading rusher the following season as Dixon posted 1,299 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on 253 carries. He was the only FBS player to have touchdowns of 80-plus yards as a runner and receiver.
Dixon capped his Louisiana Tech career by totaling 203 combined yards in a 47-28 victory over Arkansas State in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. In the process, he vaulted his career total touchdown mark to 72 rushing and 15 receiving, moving ahead of Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds for the FBS record for total touchdowns.
As a senior, Dixon rushed for 1,070 yards with 19 touchdowns and added 467 yards and seven touchdowns as a receiver.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1999385/kenneth-dixon

Combine Results:
Height:5'10''
Weight:215
Arm:31 3/8
Hand:9 1/2
40(1st):4.54
10yd(1st):1.56
40(2nd):4.65
10yd(2nd):
Bench:18
Vertical:37.5"
Broad:10'1"
3-Cone:6.97
Short Shuttle:4.28
60yd Shuttle:11.5

[video=youtube;uWREQgXXkPU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWREQgXXkPU[/video]
 
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39.WR Tyler Boyd Pittsburgh 6-2 200

STRENGTHS: Gliding athlete with an instant accelerator to reach his top speed with his initial strides. Sharp cuts and burst off his plant foot, mixing his gears well in his patterns. Quick release off the line of scrimmage with natural route running prowess, setting up defenders and selling routes with beautiful body fakes. Easy body control to twist mid-air and adjust to obscure ball placement. Excellent hand-eye coordination with strong hands to pluck, extending his catching radius beyond what most his size can - attacks the ball, doesn't wait for it.
Lack of body strength shows in traffic, but surprisingly efficient in contested situations. Tough over the middle and always looking to pick up yards after the catch with his innate field awareness. Highly competitive playing temperament and lunch pail worker.
Lined up everywhere in the Pitt offense, including outside and in the slot. Also lined up as a running back (8.3-yard career rushing average, 63/520/1) and quarterback, displaying a strong arm to be a passing weapon (3-for-4 passing in his career for 96 yards). Return man on special teams, averaging 24.4 yards on kickoff returns (46/1,124/0) and 8.8 yards on punt returns (27/238/1). Leaves Pitt with the school career records for receiving yards (3,361) and receptions (254).
WEAKNESSES: Underwhelming size with a thin torso and lean body features. Limited bulk and lacks the power to fight through tackle attempts or pick up yards after initial contact. Lacks an ideal build to take consistent punishment in the NFL.
Majority of his routes at Pitt are within seven yards of the line of scrimmage (screens, slants, etc.) and unproven as a consistent downfield threat. Will hear ghosts around him, leading to focus drops. Holds the ball too loose as a ballcarrier, leading to ball security concerns. Struggles to gain correct positioning as a blocker with below average functional strength - too easily pushed around and needs technique work to mask his lack of power.
Off-field decision-making needs investigated - arrested and charged with a DUI (June 2015), leading to a suspension over the summer and 2015 season opener.
COMPARES TO: Nelson Agholor, Philadelphia Eagles - Agholor has a little more twitch and Boyd is more detailed, but there are similarities on film between the two wide receivers.
IN OUR VIEW: A graceful athlete, he trusts his hands and uses quick eyes to snatch and immediately analyze his surroundings, but his body size does lead to durability concerns, especially over the middle. Despite average measureables, Boyd is an exquisite catcher of the football and able to stand out by paying attention to the details, putting his value in the top 50 range. His ideal NFL fit is in the slot in a Jarvis Landry-type role.
Player Overview
A three-year starter, Boyd played with three different starting quarterbacks each of his three years with the Panthers, but his production was consistent each season, leaving Pitt as the school's all-time leading receiver. With streaky quarterback play and running back James Conner sidelined for 2015, the Pittsburgh play-calling manufactured touches for Boyd as the clear top playmaker on offense, including hand-offs and shorter routes.
Boyd saw early playing time as a true freshman, starting 10 games and leading the team with 85 catches (new ACC freshman record) and 1,174 receiving yards, breaking Larry Fitzgerald's Pittsburgh freshman records in both categories.
Boyd started 12 games in 2014 as a sophomore and set a career-best with 1,261 receiving yards to become the first player in ACC history to tally 1,000-plus receiving yards in both his freshman and sophomore seasons, earning First Team All-ACC honors.
He started 12 games in 2015 as a junior and led the team in receiving for the third straight season with a career-best 91 catches for 926 yards (only time he finished below the 1,000-yard mark) and six touchdowns. Boyd was the lone unanimous First Team player on the All-ACC team.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2071582/tyler-boyd

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:197
Arm:32
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.59
10yd(1st):1.6
40(2nd):4.61
10yd(2nd):1.61
Bench:11
Vertical:34"
Broad:9'11"
3-Cone:6.9
Short Shuttle:4.35

[video=youtube;IlhCWxriwRo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlhCWxriwRo[/video]
 
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40.TE Austin Hooper Stanford 6-4 248

2015 ALL-PAC-12 CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): TE Austin Hooper, Jr., Stanford...Hooper, a local product from San Ramon, California, has also exceled as a blocker and has caught 29 passes for 406 yards and six touchdowns, including a 10-yard scoring toss from Hogan in the fourth quarter of last Saturday night’s 38-36 victory against fourth-ranked Notre Dame. He is a finalist for the Mackey Award, given to the top tight end in the country.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127324&draftyear=2018&genpos=TE

Hooper compiled two solid seasons at Stanford, finishing with 937 yards on 74 catches. He caught a career-high six touchdowns in 2015, as the Cardinal won the Pac-12 championship and defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Rose Bowl. At 6'4" and 248 pounds, Hooper is not only a productive tight end who can make big plays but also a good run-blocker. He opened up a lot of lanes for Christian McCaffrey as Stanford's star running back broke many records this season.
Hooper's best performance came at USC on Sept. 19. He caught four passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in Stanford's then-upset win over the Trojans.
With a position featuring little talent, Hooper can be a versatile weapon for a team that's looking to improve in the red zone and on third down. Teams such as the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders could use an upgrade at tight end, especially one of Hooper's size.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...r-2016-nfl-draft-latest-comments-and-reaction

Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:254
Arm:33 3/4
Hand:10 5/8
40(1st):4.73
10yd(1st):1.64
40(2nd):4.72
10yd(2nd):1.65
Bench:19
Vertical:33"
Broad:9'9"
3-Cone:7
Short Shuttle:4.32
60yd Shuttle:11.93

[video=youtube;FqG5y2RTgJU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqG5y2RTgJU[/video]
 
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41.OC Nick Martin Notre Dame 6-4 302

STRENGTHS: Solidly-built for the position. Quick set-up off the snap with an assignment sound mindset. Squares well with a balanced base to absorb contact and hold his ground - able to anchor at shallow depth. Natural lower body flexibility to mirror in short spaces. Very effective on combo blocks, peeling off defenders and picking up rushers. Veteran presence and vision, playing with a high football I.Q. Made all the protection calls and knows how to ID defenders. Two-year team captain with mature leadership traits and intangibles.
Versatile starting experience at both center and guard. Plays through pain with the fortitude for the NFL. Athletic bloodlines.
WEAKNESSES: Ordinary arm length and physical features might limit his versatility in the NFL. Reliable square blocker, but struggles with defenders on his edge and late to recover. Can get caught lunging with his upper body, falling off blocks and ending up out of the play. Not a rangy blocker and needs to improve his reliability as a puller and at the second level. Room to eliminate the unnecessary penalties and play with more discipline. Only had one major injury in college (knee, Nov. 2013), but also played through numerous minor issues over his career so his medical reports are crucial.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1893204/nick-martin

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Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:299
Arm:32 1/2
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):5.2
10yd(1st):1.86
40(2nd):5.23
10yd(2nd):1.8
Bench:28
Broad:8'1"
3-Cone:7.57
Short Shuttle:4.72

[video=youtube;Ck9Mi7jmqdI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck9Mi7jmqdI [/video]
 
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42.OT Jack Conklin Michigan St. 6-6 318

STRENGTHS: Conklin is well-built with excellent core strength, using his powerful upper body and center of gravity to be a mauler in the run game. He lines up with a firm anchor and rarely plays in reverse with quick eyes and smarts to pick up extra blockers. Very quick-minded and never takes a play off.
WEAKNESSES: Will get his feet tied up in his outside kick-slide, which forces him to fall off balance. Lacks the quick-twitch body control to always pick up edge speed.
IN OUR VIEW: Some scouts are head-over-heels excited about his potential while others are simply lukewarm on his NFL future, but regardless, Conklin displays the "steady-eddie" skill-set and intangibles that should lead to a long pro career.
Player Overview
Despite being the son of a former Michigan offensive lineman and high school head coach, Conklin went criminally under-recruited, receiving only one scholarship offer, but from Division-II Wayne State. He planned to play the 2012 season at Fork Union Military School until Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio took another look at Conklin's tape, inviting him to walk on with the promise that he would go on scholarship in 2013. After redshirting in 2012 in East Lansing, Conklin established himself as the starting left tackle quickly as a redshirt freshman and has been a model of consistency, starting 26 games the past two seasons.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2001906/jack-conklin

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:308
Arm:35
Hand:10 3/8
40(1st):4.98
10yd(1st):1.75
40(2nd):5.03
10yd(2nd):1.75
Bench:25
Broad:8'7"
3-Cone:7.63
Short Shuttle:4.57

[video=youtube;9v_tXNF0PaU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v_tXNF0PaU[/video]
 
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43.DT Kenny Clark UCLA 6-2 310

STRENGTHS: Scouts can check off a lot of boxes with Clark. He was a high school wrestling champ, and many of those maneuvers translate from the mat to the football field, playing with low hips, leverage and power. He's a stout run defender who comes off the ball low and hard, consistently winning the leverage battle. Anchors well to double teams, planting his feet into the turf and locking out his arms. Clark flashes a quick burst but doesn't rely on it, exploding through the gap to wreak havoc at the line of scrimmage when opponents attempt to pull to block others.
Asked to play defensive end, defensive tackle and nose guard for the Bruins, Clark will enter the NFL with plenty of position and schematic versatility.
WEAKNESSES: Just average size for the position. While possessing an exciting initial burst, Clark tops out quickly and shows just average change of direction and balance for the position, limiting his upside as a pass rusher.
Clark gives good effort in pursuit but too often gets caught up in the hand-fighting at the line of scrimmage and occasionally is extended too far over his feet.
IN OUR VIEW: Though he doesn't possess great size, Clark is one of the country's better run-stuffers, winning with strength, a naturally low center of gravity and hustle to plug rushing lanes. Overshadowed by flashier athletes throughout much of his career and still developing his pass rush skills, Clark flashes the violence, agility and motor to twist and drive blockers backwards, projecting as a three-down interior player at the next level.
Player Overview
A two-year starter, Clark lined up primarily as a nose tackle and one-technique defensive tackle in UCLA's 4-3 base defense, finishing second on the team in tackles (75) in 2015. Clark announced on Dec. 28 that he would skip his final year at UCLA to enter the 2016 NFL Draft.
"After much thought and consideration with my family, I have decided to forego my career at UCLA and enter the 2016 NFL Draft," Clark said in a statement that he posted on social media. "I am ready to take the next step forward and excited to pursue my dream toward being the best player I can be in the NFL."
Clark enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign in which he earned Second Team All-Pac-12 honors with 58 tackles, including 5.5 for loss.
Clark immediately caught the attention of the coaching staff as a freshman, playing in all 13 games and starting four contests, registering 31 tackles and four tackles for loss.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2079670/kenny-clark

Combine Results:
Height:6'3''
Weight:314
Arm:32 1/8
Hand:10 1/2
Bench:29

[video=youtube;SURIcqQlvnU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SURIcqQlvnU[/video]
 
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44.DE Jonathan Bullard Florida 6-3 283

STRENGTHS: The broad-shouldered defender is asked to line up at virtually every spot along Florida's defensive line, but projects best as a base defensive end in the NFL, exhibiting the length, strength and toughness to intrigue scouts from 4-3 and 3-4 schemes, alike. Bullard is appropriately named as his game is about bullish power. He flashes an explosive burst off the ball. He does a nice job of getting his arms into passing lanes to distract quarterbacks. Bullard's value lies in his ability to hold up at the point of attack in the running game. Exhibiting impressive lower-body strength, Bullard anchors well and has the length to set the edge and keep containment responsibilities. He doesn't possess Dexter Fowler's nimble change of direction or explosive closing speed, but locates the ball quickly and shows good strength to latch on and drag down ballcarriers in his vicinity.
He also will receive praise from NFL scouts for his willingness to play through pain and still make an impact as a senior.
WEAKNESSES: Has a tendency to stand too upright and shows less-than ideal lateral agility to create space between he and blockers, limiting his ability to create a lane for himself to pursue the quarterback.
IN OUR VIEW: Bullard is a classic two-gap run-stuffer with size, physicality and a blue-collar playing style. Teams will appreciate his no-nonsense game and positional and schematic versatility. Bullard will attract some first round attention.
Player Overview
The state of North Carolina was kind to the Gators in 2011 as Florida lured Bullard and 2015 first round pick D.J. Humphries south to The Swamp. It didn't take Bullard long to make his presence felt at Florida, as he played in all 13 games and even started two as a true freshman, recording 27 tackles, including five for loss and 1.5 sacks. Despite nagging injuries shortening his season in 2013, Bullard's production rose to 33 tackles (but just 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks) in 11 games as a sophomore, starting eight times. He made big strides in 2014 (52 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks) while starting all 12 games, and looks poised to take the mantel as the Gators' top defensive lineman in '15.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000846/jonathan-bullard

Combine Results:
Height:6'3''
Weight:285
Arm:33 5/8
Hand:10
40(1st):4.96
10yd(1st):1.72
40(2nd):4.93
10yd(2nd):1.66
Bench:23
Vertical:32"
Broad:9'8"
3-Cone:7.31
Short Shuttle:4.56

[video=youtube;m731JZruX48]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m731JZruX48[/video]
 
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45.ILB Scooby Wright Arizona 6-0 246

STRENGTHS: Quick, instinctive and relentless, Wright is a classic tackling machine at inside linebacker. He's consistently in position to make big plays in part due to his excellent diagnosis skills, showing excellent timing to jump the snap count and squeeze through gaps to make plays behind the line of scrimmage, including when rushing the quarterback. Complementing Wright's awareness is good athleticism, including the balance, lateral agility and active hands to avoid would-be blockers in the hole. He possesses good (but not great) speed to the flanks but is made faster due to his recognition, frequently slicing through the line on toss plays wide to bottle up backs before they have a chance to turn the corner.
Wright is generally a reliable wrap-up tackler who isn't afraid to leave his feet to deliver a big blow on the ballcarrier. He has active hands and keen spatial awareness to rip or punch out the ball (recording six forced fumbles in 2014) as he's or another defender are making the tackle.
WEAKNESSES: Though listed at a prototypical inside linebacker size of 6-feet, 246 pounds, Wright does not possess an ideal build for the position. He possesses a bit of a "beach build" with a relatively slim lower half which causes him to struggle to anchor.
His production was inflated by spinning off would-be blockers and tracking down ballcarriers in pursuit, as well the action being funneled to him in Arizona's unique 3-3-5 spread defensive alignment. He was often asked to rush the quarterback rather than drop into coverage at Arizona and may lack the fluidity and straight-line speed to handle third down duties in today's pass-happy NFL.
He will overrun plays, leaving himself and his teammates vulnerable to cutbacks. He has a tendency to leave his feet to tackle, often connecting for impressive hits but lunging at air occasionally, as well.
The surgically-repaired meniscus (left knee) and foot sprain which limited Wright to just three games in 2015 will need an evaluation from NFL doctors at the Combine.
IN OUR VIEW: After winning the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Rotary Lombardi Award and the Chuck Bednarik Award in 2014, Wright missed all but three games as a junior and yet still elected to leave early for the NFL. He offers Jedi-like instincts and keen spatial awareness to knock the ball free, making him a potential standout against the run and while attacking the quarterback.
The challenge of adapting to a more traditional defensive alignment and holding up in pass coverage, however, could keep him on the board into Day Two and raises concerns about his ability to duplicate his eye-popping collegiate success in the NFL.
COMPARES TO: Chris Borland, ex-San Francisco 49ers - Like the former 49ers standout, Wright is a better football player than athlete, winning with terrific instincts, generally reliable open-field tackling and a knack for producing big plays.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2083731/scooby-wright-iii

Combine Results:
Height:6'
Weight:239
Arm:30 1/2
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.91
10yd(1st):1.7
40(2nd):4.9
10yd(2nd):1.67
Bench:22
Vertical:31"
Broad:9'5"
Short Shuttle:4.47

[video=youtube;VK2PJqfJe84]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK2PJqfJe84[/video]
 
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46.OLB Darron Lee Ohio State 6-1 235

STRENGTHS: Above average range, speed and athleticism. Unlocks his hips to instantly accelerate and close. Makes himself skinny and shoots through gaps on the line of scrimmage. Needs to do it more consistently, but flashes violence in his hands to punch, lock out and keep himself free from blocks. Explosive tackler and doesn't need a runway, striking low and leading with his shoulder. Performs with an instant reactor and diagnoses play speed well. Quick-minded, recognizing tendencies and play-calling trends.
Smooth hips to turn and run in coverage. Agile pass rusher to blitz, stunt and loop. Adequate bulk and has worked hard to fill out his frame (was a 195-pound high school senior). Self-assured presence on and off the field with a competitive swagger that seems to shine when the lights are the brightest.
Versatile experience as a blitzer, run defender and cover man - often lined up across from the slot receiver in coverage. Durable and started every game the past two seasons with consistent production. Will contribute right away on special teams.
WEAKNESSES: Leaner-than-ideal features for the position with a narrow torso and maxed out build. Physical mindset with pop in his hands, but lacks ideal play strength to consistently unglue himself from blocks. Stonewalled and engulfed by offensive linemen and needs to improve his take-on technique to stay clean and gain body position.
Overaggressive and will over-run angles. Needs to better come to balance and break down on the move. Needs to mix up his moves and show a better plan as a blitzer. Needs to eliminate the dumb, avoidable penalties (roughing, facemask, etc.).
Only two full seasons at the linebacker position and still learning different nuances of the position. Doesn't have an indestructible body type.
IN OUR VIEW: Lee is a fantastic athlete with long arms and aggressive hands, but needs to develop his functional strength to consistently stack and shed at the line of scrimmage and keep himself clean. Although he is still young in linebacker years, he is a high character competitor, playing with sky-high confidence and natural football instincts to pick things up quickly. In the mold of Ryan Shazier or Kwon Alexander, Lee is a versatile run-and-hit linebacker with an attacking mind-set that fits today's NFL.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2060774/darron-lee

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:232
Arm:33 1/4
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.47
10yd(1st):1.56
40(2nd):4.49
10yd(2nd):1.55
Bench:17
Vertical:35.5"
Broad:11'1"
3-Cone:7.12
Short Shuttle:4.20

[video=youtube;w7CKiAjEfUc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7CKiAjEfUc[/video]
 
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47.CB Mackensie Alexander Clemson 5-10 195

STRENGTHS: He is a quick-footed athlete to transition and play sticky in press-man coverage, keeping one eye on the ball and the other on his receiver. A brash competitor and plays with a swagger that allows him to survive on an island.His light feet, fluid hips and aggressive nature has kept opposing quarterbacks from challenging him much in 2015. Only a redshirt sophomore, but turned 22 during the 2015 season.
Alexander offers the athleticism and toughness needed for the position, but he also pays close attention to technique - his own and that of opposing wide receivers to better anticipate route combinations to shadow in coverage.
WEAKNESSES: He doesn't have the preferred height but offers excellent man-to-man cover skills. Playing mostly bail technique in college, Alexander will face a learning curve with different cover mechanics, especially in zone looks. He didn't record an interception in his career, but offenses were also hesitant to test his side of the field.
IN OUR VIEW: Just a redshirt sophomore, Alexander already projects as a first-round prospect. Sporting an athletic, compact frame more like a running back than most corners, Alexander passes the eye test. He doesn't have the preferred height but offers excellent man-to-man cover skills and has been lauded by coaches for his work in the film room.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2087700/mackensie-alexander

Combine Results:
Height:5'10''
Weight:190
Arm:31 3/8
Hand:9 1/8
Bench:11

[video=youtube;36QTqP0XExk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36QTqP0XExk[/video]
 
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48.SS Jeremy Cash Duke 6-1 208

STRENGTHS: Often lining up near the line of scrimmage as a nickel cornerback, NFL scouts like Cash's versatility and instincts in coverage, reading and anticipating well to drive on plays in front of him. He isn't shy lowering his pads and driving through his target as a run defender, playing with nonstop violence and hustle.
WEAKNESSES: He is often so fixated on the ball that he doesn't see approaching blockers, lacking ideal functional strength to easily stack-and-shed at the point of attack. Broken wrist required surgery in December, which will require medical checks by teams and could limit his ability to impress scouts during the pre-draft period.
IN OUR VIEW: The best NFL prospect on defense for Duke in nearly 30 years, Cash underwent surgery in December on his right wrist, abruptly ending a senior campaign in which he was named the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year. A native of Miami who initially signed with Ohio State, Cash is money near the line of scrimmage, projecting best as a run-supporting safety or even hybrid linebacker.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824409/jeremy-cash

Combine Results:
Height:6'
Weight:212
Arm:32 3/8
Hand:10 1/2

[video=youtube;EfKT3GCoKko]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfKT3GCoKko[/video]
 
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49.QB Christian Hackenberg Penn State 6-4 236

STRENGTHS: Ideal physical build and height for the position. Loose and live arm to rip lasers with above average velocity and zip. Effortless deep ball thrower and able to make throws other quarterbacks are physically unable to make. Toughness isn't a question with the size to take consistent punishment and bounce back. Quick-footed athlete for his size to easily move in the pocket or stretch his legs and throw from different platforms. Clean footwork in his three-, five- and seven-step drops. Experienced taking snaps under center with pro-style concepts. Two-year team captain (second youngest player to be elected captain in school history) and viewed as a leader in the locker room.
Well-respected on campus, especially for the way he handled adversity with the sanctions (helped keep the 2013 recruiting class together) and the struggles with the coaching change. Durable and didn't miss a start the last three seasons (21-17 record as a starter).
WEAKNESSES: Nonexistent feel or awareness in the pocket, struggling to navigate himself around the noise. Slow to process and late reading coverages due to questionable vision. Immature eye use, staring down targets and predetermining throws, which leads to inexplicable decisions.
Wasn't consistently asked to make whole field reads or work sideline-to-sideline in his progressions. Confidence needs rebuilt. Too relaxed and needs to show more urgency from snap to release.
Highly inconsistent ball placement and downfield touch, struggling to control his ball speeds. Upper and lower half mechanics are often on different pages, affecting his overall accuracy. Doesn't need to drive his hips to add zip on throws, but improved follow through motion will help his precision. Methodical set-up and delivery, but often out of rhythm.
Deer in headlights when blitzed - often sees it coming, but doesn't make the proper adjustments pre- or post-snap. Played behind a shaky offensive line (sacked 103 times in his career), but too many of those hits were of his own doing, holding the ball too long and clamming up under pressure.
Quick-footed athlete for his size, but won't routinely evade pressures with a bad habit of retreating and getting lost. Ball security needs improved (17 career fumbles). Didn't miss a game in college, but missed the second half of his final game in January due to a sprained right shoulder - not considered serious, but needs cleared. Completion percentage dropped each season.
IN OUR VIEW: A three-year starter, Hackenberg had a promising freshman campaign in 2013 under the guidance of Bill O'Brien, but his development regressed with the new coaching staff the past two seasons. He didn't receive much help from his surroundings the past two years with questionable play-calling, inconsistent weapons and a leaky offensive line, but Hackenberg deserves plenty of blame as well.
Although he has special arm talent, the tape shows flawed decision-making, poor pocket awareness and streaky accuracy due to unstable mechanics. There is no question that Hackenberg will benefit from NFL coaching, but the game still moves at light speed for him and hasn't shown signs of slowing down - is he already damaged goods?
Overall, the physical traits and arm strength are ideal for the NFL, but Hackenberg doesn't show a natural feel for the game and lacks a strong grasp in three critical areas of playing the position: touch, placement and decision-making.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2079275/christian-hackenberg

NFL draft analyst Todd McShay always felt that Christian Hackenberg had the physical tools to become an elite quarterback in college football, and even named the Penn State junior a likely No. 1 overall draft pick in his first 2016 mock NFL draft for ESPN last spring.
But McShay doesn't think Hackenberg has progressed much since his promising freshman year, and he has concerns about whether he is accurate enough to be a high NFL draft choice,
So while Hackenberg prepares to make a final decision on whether to return to Penn State for his senior season or head to the draft, McShay feels, "he's just not ready."
Speaking Thursday on a conference call with reporters, McShay said Hackenberg's issues with accuracy make it "really hard to put a first- or even a second-round grade" on him.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/...truggles-with-accuracy-not-ready-for-NFL.html

Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:223
Arm:32
Hand:9
40(1st):4.89
10yd(1st):1.7
40(2nd):4.79
10yd(2nd):1.65
Vertical:31"
Broad:9'6"

[video=youtube;oCDkuKk1py0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCDkuKk1py0[/video]
 
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50.RB Devontae Booker Utah 5-11 212

STRENGTHS: Booker sports a compact, powerful build and runs even heavier than he looks, frequently breaking tackles due to his low center of gravity, good forward lean and impressive leg drive. He is a decisive runner who makes strong cuts and hits top speed quickly, slipping into the secondary and bulldozing his way through contact rather than wasting time trying to shake defenders. Booker has light feet and excellent balance to pick his way through traffic and he shows good leaping ability to soar over defenders attempting to cut out his legs.
WEAKNESSES: The concern with Booker is speed. While quick enough to squirt through holes and gain yardage in chunks, he does not have burst to break away and will be caught from behind by NFL defenders.
He's also a work in progress as a pass protector, too often only giving an initial shove to defenders.Shows soft hands and good body control to collect the ball and turn upfield fluidly, but most of this production came via simple passes to the flats and screens.
IN OUR VIEW: Booker has been the workhorse of the Utah offense, averaging over 30 touches per game, but durability has also been a concern due to his high volume of carries and violent run style. Along with questions about ball security and age (will be a 24-year-old rookie), Booker will be dinged by some teams throughout the process due to these factors.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2061491/devontae-booker

Combine Results:
Height:5'11''
Weight:219
Arm:31 5/8
Hand:8 5/8
Bench:22

[video=youtube;CGT3MoHF5KM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGT3MoHF5KM[/video]
 
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51.WR Josh Doctson Texas Christian 6-2 195

STRENGTHS: Could run clinics on how to find, track and judge the football in the air, boxing out and using timing to come down with the catch. He will out-jump defenders and uses his large catching radius and reliable ballskills to come down with grabs most other college wideouts can't finish.
WEAKNESSES: Tall and lanky, lacking an ideal build for the position to overwhelm defensive backs.
IN OUR VIEW: Doctson isn't the fastest and his lack of muscle will be a turn off for some teams, but with added bulk, he could be this year's Jordan Matthews.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1825087/josh-doctson

Strengths Targeted 36.5 percent of the time and has the mentality of a lead receiver. Silky vertical routes with ability to make subtle shifts to get past corners waiting to put hands on him. Consistent in his play speed. Good accelerator off stutter­-step release. Able to create late separation down the field with body lean and quiet hand usage. Touchdown maker who has rung up 25 receiving touchdowns over last two years despite missing three games this season. Climbs to snare jump balls and has body control to adjust in mid­air. Hands are very strong helping him secure catches through contact. Has ability to make defenses pay after the catch. Isn’t overwhelmed by physical cornerbacks trying to force him into the boundary and can play through it to make winning catches downfield.
Weaknesses Tall but needs to add more muscle to prepare for physical, press cornerbacks. Played in offense that created plenty of space to work in. Needs a greater commitment as a blocker. Was rarely pressed, but had issues coming out cleanly when he was. Doesn’t look sudden or urgent in his routes and is upright into his breaks. Out-­breaking routes are rounded and obvious. Suffered a broken wrist in early November.
Sources Tell Us "I think he'll be a receiver that people start to find problems with and then he'll get 65­-70 catches by Year 2 or 3. He can really go get it when the ball is in the air. Those guys aren’t easy to find." -- NFC area scout
NFL Comparison
Terrance Williams
Bottom Line
Highly productive receiver with good height but in need of more functional mass for the NFL game. Doctson must prove he can play against press coverage if he is to reach his potential, but his ability to go up and win when the ball is in the air will endear him to quarterbacks. Scouts don't expect to be wowed by his 40 ­time, but most believe he'll be a solid No. 2 receiver in the league.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/josh-doctson?id=2555343

Combine Results:
Height:6'2''
Weight:202
Arm:31 7/8
Hand:9 7/8
40(1st):4.54
10yd(1st):1.6
40(2nd):4.51
10yd(2nd):1.59
Bench:14
Vertical:41"
Broad:10'11"
3-Cone:6.84
Short Shuttle:4.08
60yd Shuttle:11.06

[video=youtube;xGW8qOrIV8M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGW8qOrIV8M[/video]
 
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52.TE Nick Vannett Ohio State 6-6 256

STRENGTHS: Good all-around tight end prospect who essentially got lost amongst all the talent that Urban Myer collected in Columbus. You can line him up in-line, in the slot or make him an H-back. Good run blocker, whether in space or in tight quarters. Has good feet and plays with leverage. While he's not overwhelming at the point of attack, he can stay in front of defenders and be very effective in blocking for his teammates.
Can be an asset in the passing game. Runs well and can create separation, and has displayed good hands.
WEAKNESSNESS: Not used all that much in the Ohio State passing game, so you really see a limited version of what he can do as a receiver. It may take him some time to acclimate to an NFL offense and the intricacies of the playbook.
IN OUR VIEW: Vannett showed he can be an every-down viable tight end where you can virtually line him up anywhere to help out an offense. He certainly is more than solid in the run game and helping to open up some holes. When given opportunities, Vannett caught the ball well. Despite limited touches as a receiver, Vannett looks like a good, well-rounded tight end who could be a mid-to-late round steal come draft day.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1871322/nick-vannett

Combine Results:
Height:6'6"
Weight:257
Arm:34 1/4
Hand:10
Bench:17
Vertical:30.5"
Broad:9'3"
3-Cone:7.05
Short Shuttle:4.2
60yd Shuttle:11.5

[video=youtube;11cCvnvNhSc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11cCvnvNhSc[/video]
 
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