2017 NFL Draft Prospects

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Prospects are in no particular order

QB
1.Deshaun Watson Clemson 6-2 209(pg.1#2)
2.Brad Kaaya Miami 6-4 210(pg.2#16)
3.Chad Kelly Mississippi 6-2 224(pg.5#43)
4.Mitch Trubisky North Carolina 6-3 220(pg.6#59)
5.Joshua Dobbs Tennessee 6-3 216(pg.8#73)
6.Patrick Mahomes Texas Tech 6-2 229 (pg.11#106)
7.DeShone Kizer Notre Dame 6-4 230(pg.16#154)
8.Nathan Peterman Pittsburgh 6-2 225(pg.20#197)
9.Davis Webb California 6-5 229(pg.22#212)
10.C.J. Beathard Iowa 6-2 219(pg.24#231)
11.Trevor Knight Texas A&M 6-1 219(pg.26#252)
12.Sefo Liufau Colorado 6-3 232(pg.27#270)
13.Alek Torgersen Pennsylvania 6-2 218(pg.29#288)
14.Mitch Leidner Minnesota 6-3 226(pg.31#305)
15.Jerod Evans Virginia Tech 6'3" 232(pg.32#318)
16.Cooper Rush Central Michigan 6-3 228(pg.34#333)

RB
1.Dalvin Cook Florida State 5-10 210(pg.1#3)
2.Leonard Fournette Louisiana State 6-0 240(pg.2#18)
3.Joe Mixon Oklahoma 6-1 226(pg.5#44)
4.Christian McCaffrey Stanford 5-11 202(pg.6#60)
5.Jeremy McNichols Boise State 5-9 214(pg.8#77)
6.Samaje Perine Oklahoma 5-10 233(pg.11#108)
7.Alvin Kamara Tennessee 5-10 214(pg.17#161)
8.Marlon Mack South Florida 5-11 213(pg.20#198)
9.Brian Hill Wyoming 6-1 219 (pg.22#213)
10.Matthew Dayes NC State 5-9 205(pg.24#232)
11.James Conner Pittsburgh 6-1 233(pg.26#254)
12.D'Onta Foreman Texas 6-0 233(pg.28#271)
13.Jamaal Williams Brigham Young 6-0 212(pg.29#289)
14.Elijah McGuire UL Lafayette 5-10 214(pg.31#306)
15.De'Veon Smith Michigan 5-11 223(pg.32#319)
16.Donnel Pumphrey San Diego State 5-8 176(pg.34#334)

WR
1.Mike Williams Clemson 6-3 225(pg.1#4)
2.Corey Davis Western Michigan 6-3 213(pg.3#23)
3.John Ross Washington 5-11 195(pg.5#45)
4.Dede Westbrook Oklahoma 5-11 175(pg.7#61)
5.Cooper Kupp Eastern Washington 6-1 198(pg.8#78)
6.Curtis Samuel Ohio State 5-11 200(pg.11#110)
7.Malachi Dupre LSU 6-2 190(pg.17#163)
8.Isaiah Ford Virginia Tech 6-1 190(pg.20#199)
9.Zay Jones East Carolina 6-2 201(pg.22#214)
10.Chris Godwin Penn State 6-1 209(pg.24#233)
11.ArDarius Stewart Alabama 5-11 204(pg.26#258)
12.JuJu Smith-Schuster Southern California 6-1 215(pg.28#272)
13.Carlos Henderson Louisiana Tech 5-11 199(pg.29#290)
14.Chad Hansen California 6-2 202(pg.31#307)
15.Amara Darboh Michigan 6-2 214(pg.32#320)
16.Kenny Golladay Northern Illinois 6-4 218(pg.34#335)

TE
1.O.J. Howard Alabama 6-6 251(pg.1#5)
2.Bucky Hodges Virginia Tech 6-6 245(pg.3#24)
3.Jordan Legett Clemson 6-5 258(pg.5#46)
4.Jeremy Sprinkle Arkansas 6-5 256(pg.7#62)
5.Evan Engram Ole Miss 6-3 236(pg.8#80)
6.Gerald Everett South Alabama 6-3 227(pg.12#111)
7.Jake Butt Michigan 6-5 250(pg.18#176)
8.Adam Shaheen Ashland 6-6 278(pg.21#201)
9.David Njoku Miami (Fla.) 6-4 246(pg.22#215)
10.Eric Saubert Drake 6-5 253(pg.24#234)
11.George Kittle Iowa 6-4 247(pg.26#259)
12.Michael Roberts Toledo 6-4 270(pg.28#277)
13.Jonnu Smith Florida International 6-3 248(pg.30#291)
14.Cole Hikutini Louisville 6-4 247(pg.31#308)
15.Billy Brown Shepherd 6-3 254(pg.33#321)
16.Cethan Carter Nebraska 6-3 241(pg.34#336)

OG/C
1.Zach Banner Southern California 6-8 353(OG)(pg.1#6)
2.Ethan Pocic Louisiana State 6-6 310(OC)(pg.3#25)
3.Isaac Asiata Utah 6-3 323(OG)(pg.5#49)
4.Kareem Are Florida State 6-5 334(OG)(pg.5#50)
5.Jon Toth Kentucky 6-5 307(OC)(pg.9#83)
6.Nico Siragusa San Diego State 6-4 319(OG)(pg.12#116)
7.Pat Elflein Ohio State 6-2 303(OC)(pg.18#179)
8.Forrest Lamp Western Kentucky 6-4 309(OG)(pg.21#202)
9.Tyler Orlosky West Virginia 6-3 298(OC)(pg.22#217)
10.Jessamen Dunker Tennessee State 6-4 318(OG)(pg.24#235)
11.Kyle Fuller Baylor 6-5 307(OC)(pg.26#260)
12.Dan Feeney Indiana 6-4 305(OG)(pg.28#278)
13.Cameron Tom Southern Mississippi 6-3 291(OC)(pg.30#295)
14.Dorian Johnson Pittsburgh 6-5 300(OG)(pg.31#309)
15.Chase Roullier Wyoming 6-4 312(OC)(pg.33#322)
16.Danny Isidora Miami (Fla.) 6-3 306(pg.34#337)

OT
1.Ryan Ramcyzk Wisconsin 6-6 310(pg.1#7)
2.Cam Robinson Alabama 6-6 322(pg.3#26)
3.Victor Salako Oregon State 6-6 335(pg.6#51)
4.Roderick Johnson Florida State 6-5 300(pg.7#63)
5.Adam Bisnowaty Pittsburgh 6-6 304(pg.9#84)
6.Garett Bolles Utah 6-5 297(pg.13#125)
7.Taylor Moton Western Michigan 6-5 319(pg.19#185)
8.Chad Wheeler Southern California 6-7 306(pg.21#203)
9.David Sharpe Florida 6-6 343(pg.22#218)
10.Antonio Garcia Troy 6-6 302(pg.25#241)
11.Erik Magnuson Michigan 6-4 303(pg.27#263)
12.J.J. Dielman Utah 6-5 309(pg.28#279)
13.Julie'n Davenport Bucknell 6-7 318(pg.30#297)
14.Dan Skipper Arkansas 6-10 309(pg.31#310)
15.Aviante Collins Texas Christian 6-4 295(pg.33#323)
16.Will Holden Vanderbilt 6-7 311(pg.34#338)

DT
1.Malik McDowell Michigan State 6-5 276(pg.1#8)
2.Carlos Watkins Clemson 6-3 305(pg.3#27)
3.Elijah Qualls Washington 6-1 321(pg.6#52)
4.Caleb Brantley Florida 6-2 297(pg.7#64)
5.Dalvin Tomlinson Alabama 6-3 312(pg.9#89)
6.Chris Wormley Michigan 6-5 297(pg.14#138)
7.Larry Ogunjobi Charlotte 6-2 304(pg.19#186)
8.Montravius Adams Auburn 6-4 304(pg.21#204)
9.Ryan Glasgow Michigan 6-3 302(pg.22#219)
10.Vincent Taylor Oklahoma State 6-3 304(pg.25#245)
11.Jaleel Johnson Iowa 6-3 316(pg.27#264)
12.Davon Godchaux LSU 6-3 310(pg.28#280)
13.Nazair Jones North Carolina 6-5 304(pg.30#298)
14.Eddie Vanderdoes UCLA 6-3 305(pg.32#311)
15.Tanzel Smart Tulane 6-1 296(pg.33#324)
16.Jarron Jones Notre Dame 6-6 316(pg.34#339)

DE
1.Johnathan Allen Alabama 6-3 291(pg.1#9)
2.Myles Garrett Texas A&M 6-4 268(pg.3#28)
3.Derek Barnett Tennessee 6-3 265(pg.6#53)
4.Taco Charlton Michigan 6-5 272(pg.7#65)
5.Carl Lawson Auburn 6-2 253(pg.10#92)
6.Solomon Thomas Stanford 6-2 275(pg.14#140)
7.Charles Harris Missouri 6-3 255(pg.19#187)
8.DeMarcus Walker Florida State 6-4 280(pg.21#205)
9.Tarell Basham Ohio 6-4 269(pg.22#220)
10.Jordan Willis Kansas State 6-4 255(pg.25#246)
11.Derek Rivers Youngstown State 6-4 248(pg.27#266)
12.Trey Hendrickson Florida Atlantic 6-4 266(pg.29#281)
13.Daeshon Hall Texas A&M 6-5 266(pg.30#299)
14.Deatrich Wise Jr. Arkansas 6-5 274(pg.32#312)
15.Tanoh Kpassagnon Villanova 6-7 289(pg.33#326)
16.Dawuane Smoot Illinois 6-3 264(pg.34#340)

ILB
1.Rueben Foster Alabama 6-1 236(pg.1#10)
2.Jarrad Davis Florida 6-1 238(pg.3#29)
3.Raekwon McMillan Ohio State 6-2 240(pg.6#54)
4.Kendell Beckwith Louisiana State 6-2 252(pg.7#66)
5.Hardy Nickerson Jr. Illinois 6-0 236(pg.9#86)
6.Anthony Walker Jr. Northwestern 6-1 235(pg.15#144)
7.Connor Harris Lindenwood 5-11 241(pg.20#191)
8.Marquel Lee Wake Forest 6-3 240(pg.21#206)
9.Ben Gedeon Michigan 6-2 244(pg.23#221)
10.Jordan Evans Oklahoma 6-3 232(pg.25#247)
11.Steven Taylor Houston 6'1" 225(pg.26#256)
12.Ben Boulware Clemson 6-0 238(pg.29#282)
13.Blair Brown Ohio 5-11 238(pg.30#300)
14.Riley Bullough Michigan State 6-2 226(pg.32#313)
15.Harvey Langi Brigham Young 6-2 251(pg.33#327)
16.Dylan Cole Missouri State 6-0 239(pg.33#328)

OLB
1.Tim Williams Alabama 6-3 252(pg.4#34)
2.Zach Cunningham Vanderbilt 6-3 230(pg.4#33)
3.Takkarist McKinley UCLA 6-2 258(pg.6#55)
4.Duke Riley LSU 6-1 231(pg.7#68)
5.T.J. Watt Wisconsin 6-4 243(pg.10#93)
6.Haason Reddick Temple 6-1 237(pg.15#145)
7.Ryan Anderson Alabama 6-2 258(pg.20#192)
8.Alex Anzalone Florida 6-3 241(pg.21#207)
9.Carroll Phillips Illinois 6-3 242(pg.23#226)
10.Vince Biegel Wisconsin 6-3 246(pg.25#248)
11.Tyus Bowser Houston 6-3 247(pg.26#255)
12.Devonte Fields Louisville 6-2 236(pg.29#284)
13.Matt Milano Boston College 6-0 223(pg.31#301)
14.Jayon Brown UCLA 6-0 231(pg.32#314)
15.Dylan Donahue West Georgia 6-3 248(pg.33#329)
16.Samson Ebukam Eastern Washington 6-2 240(pg.35#341)

SS
1.Jamal Adams Louisiana State 6-0 211(pg.2#12)
2.Jabrill Peppers Michigan 6-0 205(pg.2#11)
3.Xavier Woods Louisiana Tech 5-11 203(pg.6#56)
4.Reggie Daniels Oregon 6-1 205(pg.7#69)
5.Obi Melifonwu Connecticut 6-4 219(pg.10#95)
6.Eddie Jackson Alabama 6-0 194(pg.15#149)
7.Justin Evans Texas A&M 6-0 193(pg.20#193)
8.Lorenzo Jerome Saint Francis (PA) 5-10 204(pg.21#208)
9.Jadar Johnson Clemson 6-0 206(pg.23#227)
10.Josh Harvey-Clemons Louisville 6-4 217(pg.25#249)
11.Tedric Thompson Colorado 6-0 204(pg.27#267)
12.Shalom Luani Washington State 5-11 202 (pg.29#285)
13.Montae Nicholson Michigan State 6-2 212(pg.31#302)
14.Dallas Lloyd Stanford 6-1 207(pg.32#315)
15.Josh Harvey-Clemons Louisville 6-4 217(pg.33#330)
16.Shalom Luani Washington State 5-11 202(pg.35#342)

FS
1.Malik Hooker Ohio State 6-2 205(pg.2#13)
2.Budda Baker Washington 5-10 192(pg.4#35)
3.Marcus Williams Utah 6-0 195(pg.6#57)
4.Marcus Maye Florida 5-11 216(pg.8#71)
5.Rayshawn Jenkins Miami 6-1 220(pg.10#100)
6.Josh Jones NC State 6-2 215(pg.16#152)
7.Jordan Sterns Oklahoma State 5-11 196(pg.20#194)
8.John Johnson Boston College 6-1 205 (pg.21#209)
9.Delano Hill Michigan 6-1 216(pg.23#228)
10.Johnathan"Rudy"Ford Auburn 5-11 205(pg.25#250)
11.Michael Tyson Cincinnati 6-1 204(pg.27#268)
12.Fish Smithson Kansas 5'11"190(pg.29#286)
13.Chuck Clark Virginia Tech 6-0 208(pg.31#303)
14.David Jones Richmond 6-1 205(pg.32#316)
15.Jason Thompson Utah 6-1 210 (pg.34#331)
16.Demetrious Cox Michigan State 6-0 200(pg.35#343)

CB
1.Cordrea Tankersley Clemson 6-0 200(pg.2#14)
2.Jalen "Teez" Tabor Florida 6-0 201(pg.4#36)
3.Marlon Humphrey Alabama 6-1 196(pg.6#58)
4.Sidney Jones Washington 6-0 181(pg.8#72)
5.Desmond King Iowa 5-11 206(pg.11#102)
6.TreDavious White LSU 6-0 184(pg.16#153)
7.Marshon Lattimore Ohio State 6-0 195(pg.20#195)
8.Fabian Moreau UCLA 6-0 206(pg.22#211)
9.Chidobe Awuzie Colorado 6-0 202(pg.23#230)
10.Quincy Wilson Florida 6-1 211(pg.26#251)
11.Ahkello Witherspoon Colorado 6-3 198(pg.27#269)
12.Rasul Douglas West Virginia 6-2 209(pg.29#287)
13.Kevin King Washington 6-3 200(pg.31#304)
14.Jourdan Lewis 5-10 188 Michigan(pg.32#317)
15.Cameron Sutton Tennessee 5-11 188(pg.34#332)
16.Jalen Myrick Minnesota 5-10 200(pg.35#344)

 

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QB Deshaun Watson Clemson 6-2 221

[video=youtube;4klc-1-Brvc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4klc-1-Brvc[/video]

[video=youtube;go6XzAVSf0I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6XzAVSf0I[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'2"
Weight:221
Arm:33
Hand:9 3/4
40 Yard Official:4.66
Bench:
Vertical:32.5
Broad:119
3-Cone:
S. Shuttle:
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: The first thing that stands out about Watson is his remarkable athleticism. He is a fluid athlete with the vision, elusiveness and speed to make even well-coached defenses look silly. Even better, Watson looked no worse for the wear following the knee surgery, demonstrating the flexible joints and explosive acceleration that often takes a year (or more) to return. He shows impressive spatial awareness, recognizing when defenders are near and either sliding or running out of bounds to keep himself from absorbing unnecessary hits. Though Watson is aided by Clemson's shotgun-heavy offense, he shows the quick mental processor scouts expect at the position. Watson can move defenders with his eyes, creating passing (or rushing) lanes to take advantage of over-aggressive defenders. He has a tight release and possesses at least adequate arm strength to deliver long sideline throws. When he sets his feet properly and throws with balance, Watson can place the ball beautifully, fitting the ball through tight windows, including while on the move. He possesses excellent touch on bucket throws, laying the ball out in front of his receivers on deep passes down the seam and sideline.
WEAKNESSES: Watson is shorter than ideal and possesses a relatively slim frame with limited room for additional muscle mass. The same durability questions which dogged Jared Goff (and Teddy Bridgewater a year earlier) will be an issue throughout the pre-draft process for Watson. Of even greater concern in the projection to the NFL is Watson's upside as a passer. Clemson's offense is a relatively simple one, frequently asking the quarterback to make simple underneath throws off of pre-determined reads. Often the ball is out of Watson's hands so quickly on these throws that he fails to set his feet properly, tossing the ball flat-footed or while drifting back, negatively impacting his accuracy on these "simple" throws. Watson needs to improve his consistency in this area, as well as show greater willingness to move on from his initial pre-snap read.
IN OUR VIEW: Watson lacks ideal measurements and his accuracy can be sporadic but he has consistently delivered on the big stage and has the improvisational ability to extend the play. Complementing him with speed at the other skill positions could be the key to Watson parlaying his success in college to the next level.
COMPARES TO: Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills: Watson is taller and slimmer than Taylor but offers similar dual-threat abilities, as well as a history of proving doubters wrong.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2133482/deshaun-watson

 

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RB Dalvin Cook Florida State 5-10 206

[video=youtube;t6urirja07k]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6urirja07k[/video]

[video=youtube;tLJn1pBeyEQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLJn1pBeyEQ[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:5'10"
Weight:210
Arm:32 3/8
Hand:9 1/4
40 Yard Official:4.49
Bench:22
Vertical:30.5
Broad:116
3-Cone:7.27
S. Shuttle:4.53
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: Explosive lower body and coordinated feet to start, stop and redirect quickly. Elusive athlete and can make defenders miss in a phone booth, showing exceptional body control and instincts in his jump cuts. Senses his surroundings well and anticipates spacing in his runs. Quick to read blocks and sets up his moves with patience and feel. Runs balanced with a low center to escape tackle attempts. Runs with better-than-expected toughness between the tackles to blow through arm tackles. Flashes a fifth gear once he hits the second level to breeze past defenders - 10 career runs of 50+ yards. Above average ballskills as a pass-catcher (79 career catches) due to his hand-eye coordination and hands. Elite production with 1,000+ rushing yards in each of his three seasons in Tallahassee to finish with 4,464 rushing yards, breaking Warrick Dunn's career rushing mark. Finishes No. 2 all-time on the ACC rushing list. Nose for the end zone, holding the school-record with 46 rushing touchdowns.
WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal body armor to be a consistent hammer. Not the type of power back who will drop his pads and move bodies with leg drive. Ball security concerns with 12 fumbles the past three seasons (six in 2016), averaging one every 63.8 touches on offense. Willing blocker in pass protection, but makes too many mistakes due to inconsistent timing, technique and awareness. Will have the occasional drop, focusing on the run after the catch instead of the catch. Teams will question whether or not he can take consistent NFL punishment and stay durable long-term. History of shoulder issues, including surgery to repair a torn labrum on the back side of his right shoulder (April 2016), front side of his right shoulder (March 2014) and front side of his left shoulder in high school.
NFL COMPARISON: Marshall Faulk -- It is unfair to compare a college prospect to a Pro Football Hall of Famer, but stylistically the comp fits for Cook. Who knows what type of NFL resume Cook will accumulate and if it will come close to Faulk's storied career. But the on-field talent is similar from the size to the athleticism and the versatility to be an offensive weapon.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2130893/dalvin-cook

 

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WR Mike Williams Clemson 6-3 225

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

Combine Results:
Height:6'4"
Weight:218
Arm:33 3/8
Hand:9 3/8
40 Yard Official:
Bench:15
Vertical:32.5
Broad:121
3-Cone:
S. Shuttle:
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: Physically, Williams looks like he was constructed with an NFL-starter kit: tall, muscular, powerful, long, fast and coordinated. He releases quick off the line and has the short-area burst and footwork to create spacing in his routes, showing little wasted movements out of his breaks.
Williams provides a large strike zone for his quarterback due to his length, ballskills and overall catch radius, plucking the ball away from his body and out of the grasp of defenders. He has the athletic gifts to generate separation, but also flashes the focus and strength to finish in contested situations, making him a threat at every level of the field.
Some of his best grabs come on accurate back-shoulder fades. While taller receivers often struggle with low passes, Williams shows flexibility and concentration to pick up low throws.
WEAKNESSES: The most substantial concern with Williams is obviously the neck and how he returns from such a distressing injury. No one would blame him if he thought twice while going over the middle of the field or if he doesn't attack the football with the same vigor. The fracture might be fully healed, but where Williams is mentally will be something scouts examine with a microscope this fall.
Aside from those concerns, Williams is prone to tipping patterns and needs to add polish as a route-runner. Needs to be more consistent in winning contested balls and eliminating some costly drops on potential big plays.
He delivers pop as a blocker, but needs to better sustain to be more efficient in the run game.
COMPARES TO: Martavis Bryant, Steelers -- At an imposing 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Williams most resembles the Steelers' talented but troubled Bryant, a 6-foot-4, 211-pound speedster. Like Bryant, Williams accelerates fluidly for a big man, shifting his weight easily at the line of scrimmage to shake corners attempting to press him.
Once the ball is in the air, however, Williams looks more like another former Clemson standout, DeAndre Hopkins of the Texans, contorting his body to adjust and using his length and body control to shield defenders from the ball.
IN OUR VIEW: Based on athletic and football ability, Williams was a fun player to study and his evaluation was easy to type due to his natural gifts and first-round ceiling. However, the neck issue that forced him to miss all of the 2015 season is currently the elephant in the scouting report. Williams revealed that his pre-injury plan was to leave for the NFL after last season so with a healthy 2016 campaign, he is expected to be a part of the 2017 class.
And with his athletic traits at that size, Williams could be the third wideout from Clemson drafted in the first round since 2013 (Sammy Watkins, DeAndre Hopkins) if he builds off his 2014 game tape.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2082516/mike-williams

 

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TE O.J. Howard Alabama 6-5 251

[video=youtube;k2-4KN7V6RU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2-4KN7V6RU[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'5"
Weight:251
Arm:33 3/4
Hand:10
40 Yard Official:4.51
Bench:22
Vertical:30
Broad:121
3-Cone:
S. Shuttle:
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: At a shade under 6-feet-6 and 242 pounds, Howard looks more like a power forward than a traditional NFL tight end. An explosive athlete with breakaway speed, lateral agility and balance, Howard projects well as a "move" tight end and hybrid slot receiver, similar to the way that the New Orleans Saints (and subsequently the Seattle Seahawks) featured former All-Pro Jimmy Graham.
He shows quickness and balance in gaining a clean release off the line of scrimmage, slipping by the jabs from defenders because of his body control and fluid athleticism. Howard accelerates smoothly, quickly pulling away from defenders tasked with covering him and is a reliable "hands" catcher, extending and plucking outside of his frame with ease and tracking the ball well over his shoulder.
Howard possesses the vision, agility and acceleration to continue the damage after the catch at the next level. Towering over virtually all of the defenders asked to cover him, Howard has learned to use his size to his advantage, lowering his shoulders into would-be tacklers and sprawling his legs in an attempt to keep his knees from touching the turf. Howard shows good timing and body control when leaping for high passes.
WEAKNESSES: While undeniably gifted, Howard remains far from a finished product. At this time, he is far too reliant on his size and athleticism as a route-runner, showing limited shoulder fakes and altered gaits to keep defenders guessing. Howard is not the bulldozer with the ball in his hands that his size would suggest and this lack of ideal physicality is also evident in his blocking, where he remains more pesky than powerful or passionate.
IN OUR VIEW: Following his breakout performance in the national title game, many presumed that Howard would make the jump into the NFL last year, especially given that the 2016 draft was considered weak at tight end. By returning for his senior campaign, Howard has given scouts and the Alabama faithful hope that he's committed to maximizing his undeniable potential. And it is his perceived upside which will make Howard one of the more heavily scrutinized prospects this fall.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2061190/oj-howard

 

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OG Zach Banner Southern California 6-8 360

#73
[video=youtube;yr6O5zk7Hzc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr6O5zk7Hzc[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'8"
Weight:353
Arm:34 7/8
Hand:10 3/4
40 Yard Official:5.58
Bench:22
Vertical:23.5
Broad:92
3-Cone:8.31
S. Shuttle:5.21
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: A mammoth human being, Banner has the naturally wide base and wingspan to slide and create a traffic jam in pass protection. He is a people-mover in the run game, crashing down, latching on with his heavy hands and driving defenders away from the lane. While he carries a lot of weight, Banner is a fluid mover for his size, doing a nice job pulling and getting in space to take away linebackers at the second level.
WEAKNESSES: Banner can be aggressive with his hands, but needs to be more consistent in this area, often relying on his shoulder and body mass to get the job done. He has heavy feet in his kick-slide and his upper body arrives before his lower body, which creates balance issues in space as he struggles to properly control his shuffle momentum vs. active rushers.
Banner is prone to mental mistakes throughout the course of games. With his enormous frame and body mass, weight fluctuation will always be an issue that will require monitoring.
IN OUR VIEW: The list of humans on this planet who have the size and movement skills of Banner is extremely short, which is why he has been a productive blocker at USC and ranks as arguably the top senior tackle in the country entering the 2016 season.
He has his issues in pass protection due to his heavy feet and high pads as flexible rushers are able to dip and run around him with athleticism. But his power to control the point of attack, especially in the run game, is what makes him a possible right tackle target in the NFL. Scouts are hoping to see Banner improve his mental focus and overall consistency as a senior before stamping him with an early round grade.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1996512/zach-banner

 

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OT Ryan Ramcyzk Wisconsin 6-5 315

[video=youtube;spnD7TuKIGc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spnD7TuKIGc[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'6"
Weight:310
Arm:33 3/4
Hand:10 7/8
40 Yard Official:
Bench:25
Vertical:
Broad:
3-Cone:
S. Shuttle:
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: Shows terrific initial quickness when asked to block at the second level, firing out and making tough cut blocks at the second level appear routine. When the time comes to simply knock defenders off the ball, Ramczyk shows good power and pad level, as well, bowing his back and showing the leg drive to move the pile.
Given his relative inexperience, Ramczyk shows impressive balance, agility and patience in pass protection. He eases off the snap, sliding left with light feet and bent knees waiting for the defender to come to him. The coordination between his upper and lower body is impressive, as Ramczyk keeps his feet sliding while shooting his hands into the chest of opponents. From there, Ramczyk's long arms and strength typically take over, essentially ending the play for the defender.
Shows the poise that will earn him high marks from offensive line coaches as well as scouts, maintaining his technique with bent knees and using his trailing right arm to get a final, powerful shove on the rusher.
WEAKNESSES: Relatively inexperienced, as he did not take a snap at the FBS level until 2016, following transfers from a Division II program where he never played and then to a school close to his home that did not have a football program, so NFL teams will want to gauge his true passion for the game.
IN OUR VIEW: Ramczyk's greatest asset is pure athleticism, which makes his journey from D-III UW-Stevens Point to a potentially early-round NFL Draft pick for the Badgers all the more interesting.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2183938/ryan-ramczyk

 

[DKphin]

DT Malik McDowell Michigan State 6-6 295

[video=youtube;ZfC1c8zwCVU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfC1c8zwCVU[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'6"
Weight:295
Arm:34 3/4
Hand:10 1/2
40 Yard Official:4.85
Bench:23
Vertical:28.5
Broad:112
3-Cone:7.69
S. Shuttle:4.53
60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: Lining up on the interior or on the edge, McDowell uses various moves to beat blockers, showing off a rare blend of power and athleticism for a man his size. His length, flexibility and initial surge off the snap puts blockers on skates, but while most bull rushers fall off balance, McDowell is able to detach and collect himself with ease to break down in the backfield. He uses quick lateral movements to sidestep bodies, make himself skinny and leverage gaps, creating instant momentum with his burst.
Not only is McDowell supremely gifted, but he never shuts it down either, competing with infection energy and routinely making stops outside the hashes.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2141763/malik-mcdowell

Strengths Slippery and long. Combination of arm length and flexible torso allow him to slither into gaps and create disruptions for blockers. Freaky combination of size and athleticism. Can overwhelm blockers with pure strength and explosiveness when his feet are right. Strong enough in lower half to play through contact and cause stress in the pocket. Has tremendous amount of untapped potential waiting to be unlocked. Quick, strong hands in pass rush. Able to attack the edge with club-and-swim pet move. Can crank up a pocket-caving bull rush. Can redirect his weight and maintain pursuit of scrambling mobile quarterbacks. Long frame and play speed can close out perimeter runs and foil them before corner is turned. Elite playmaking radius. Explosive lateral movement and quickness. Can bound from one gap to the next in Sparty's slanting defensive front. Will be extremely difficult to cross face as he learns the position. Has experience up and down the defensive line.
Weaknesses Footwork and technique are a mess. Plays with inconsistent base width and overall balance. Struggles to keep feet clean and ends up on the ground. Lines up in narrow, three-point stance from interior and struggles to fight back against down blocks and double teams. Can be washed out of his gap too often. High center of gravity made interior work a challenge at times. Can bend, but lets high pad level get the best of him. Doesn't consistently utilize his length with first hands. Has to become better at controlling the point of attack with his natural attributes. Needs to punch and control rather than leaning on blockers. Production doesn't match up with the traits and the talent. Scouts concerned about work ethic and leadership.
Sources Tell Us "He has a chance to be a dominant player in our league. I mean dominant. It hasn't turned on for him all the way yet but if it does, he could be like Mario Williams. He's just a little lazy and I worry about whether he is going to be a self-starter." -- NFC North area scout
NFL Comparison Ezekiel Ansah
Bottom Line Has similar physical traits and abilities of Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner, but may not share their football character. McDowell lacked production along the interior and could benefit from a move to a defensive end spot in a 4-3 or 3-4 front. McDowell is raw, but when he flashes, it can be blinding. McDowell is an explosive, ascending prospect with All-Pro potential if he grows into his body and takes the necessary coaching.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/malik-mcdowell?id=2557970

 

[DKphin]

DE Johnathan Allen Alabama 6-3 286

[video=youtube;4zofzvqHoj4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zofzvqHoj4[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'3"
Weight:286
Arm:33 5/8
Hand:9 3/8
40 Yard Official:5.00
Bench:21
Vertical:30
Broad:108
3-Cone:7.49
S. Shuttle:4.50
60 Yard Shuttle:

Smaller but quicker than his run-stuffing former teammates A'Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed, Allen is a force against the pass as well as the run. Possessing enough burst to challenge tackles as well as enough size and strength to hold up inside, Allen provides greater positional and schematic versatility than many of the defensive linemen before him at Alabama.
Like most of the Crimson Tide's top players, Allen signed as a highly touted prep, choosing Alabama over Florida, Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State, Stanford, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech. He earned five-star marks from several recruiting websites and was named Virginia's Gatorade Football Player of the Year following a senior season in which he recorded an astounding 119 tackles with 9.0 sacks, six fumble recoveries, eight pass breakups, six blocked kicks and seven pass breakups as a defensive end. Allen weighed 263 pounds at the time and even drew interest from some teams as a potential outside linebacker convert.
Instead, he has gained nearly 30 pounds in Alabama's conditioning program, earning First Team All-SEC recognition the past two years after playing in 13 games as a true freshman reserve in 2013. Allen established himself as a force by his sophomore campaign, starting 12 of 14 games and registering 33 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks - each of which ranked second on the team.
He surprised scouts by opting to return for his senior campaign after taking his game to another level in 2015, collecting 36 tackles, while leading the team in both tackles for loss (14.5) and sacks (12) to earn all-conference honors from the media and coaches.
Folks, 293 pound defensive ends are rare and those collecting 12 sacks at that size are almost unheard of - but that is the kind of unique talent Allen offers.
Allen said one of the reasons he returned for the 2016 season, in addition to recovering from offseason shoulder injury, was to prove to NFL scouts that he can be an every-down player.
"I want to become an every-down player, show that I can play the run better, those are a couple of things I wasn't really required to do in the past," Allen said in August. "But definitely this year, that's a role I'm trying to get better at."

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2082709/jonathan-allen

 

[DKphin]

ILB Rueben Foster Alabama 6-1 229

[video=youtube;8XRx3NRy-d8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XRx3NRy-d8[/video]

Injured-Did not participate in Combine or Pro-Day:
Height:6'0"
Weight:229
Arm:32 3/8
Hand:10 1/4
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STRENGTHS: At a rock solid 6-1, 240 pounds with broad shoulders, a trim middle and well-built limbs, Foster offers prototypical size for an inside linebacker role. His greatest attribute, however, is his pure explosiveness. Whether it be his outstanding sideline-to-sideline speed or the impact he generates with his collisions, Foster is a heat-seeking missile hell-bent on destruction.
Just as aggressive as he is athletic, Foster attacks would-be blockers in the running game, jolting opponents with a powerful punch that can leave them staggering. When blockers are successful in latching onto him, Foster shows impressive leg drive and balance to anchor, creating a pile runners have to avoid and easy tackle opportunities for teammates.
Foster is a true lights-out hitter, generating bone-rattling hits due to his acceleration and compact frame. He launches himself into ballcarriers, typically wrapping his arms securely, as well, for the flashy but efficient take-down.
Foster shows acute diagnosis skills. He takes sharp angles to the ball, often beating blockers to the action and surprising ballcarriers with his closing speed. Foster keeps his eyes locked onto the quarterback when in coverage, breaking quickly as the pass is released, often initiating contact with the intended receiver just as the ball arrives.
WEAKNESSES: At times, Foster appears too athletic and aggressive for his own good. His sharp pursuit angles leave little room for error and, at times, he can get a little too far over his skis, flailing his arms to keep his balance while throttling down to change direction.
Savvy quarterbacks can manipulate Foster with their eyes and he'll lose track of receivers around him, closing the gap between them only after the ball is being thrown. While this can result in some big collisions (and passes broken up), Foster can improve his coverage with greater route awareness and patience.
To this point, Foster's calling card has been his explosive hits, but he has to be careful about lowering his head when tackling. Further, he remains unpolished as a pass rusher. While Reggie Ragland often was asked to rush the quarterback in 2015, Foster typically remained out in coverage, only occasionally blitzing. Foster's power and aggression shine through when rushing the quarterback, but he is largely reliant on a simple bull rush or shoulder dip, at this time.
IN OUR VIEW: Foster is a more explosive athlete than former teammate Reggie Raglans, something he demonstrated mostly on special teams over his first two seasons while he waited his turn behind C.J. Mosley and Trey DePriest. Highly aggressive, athletic and a big hitter, Foster could push for top 100 consideration in 2017.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2082714/reuben-foster

In April 2016, Foster was present (although not involved) in a shooting that left three dead outside a nightclub in Auburn, Alabama.["Reuben Foster present during triple homicide, but was not involved, Auburn police say". AL.com. April 29, 2016.]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_Foster

 

[DKphin]

SS Jabrill Peppers Michigan 5-11 213

[video=youtube;NJB4a1jNem4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJB4a1jNem4[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:5'11"
Weight:213
Arm:30 3/4
Hand:9 5/8
40 Yard Official:4.47
Bench:19
Vertical:35.5
Broad:128
3-Cone:
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Strengths Athletic and fluid in space with desired change of direction talent. Moves with the changing flow of a play. Willing to sacrifice body to honor contain against run. Jack of all trades. Can play slot, safety or linebacker in sub-packages in any given game. Won't hesitate to race downhill once he diagnoses run. Hits with as much force as he can muster. Has big closing burst. Runs plays down from sideline to sideline. Able to knife into gaps and make tackles for losses or disrupt runs. Has man cover talent and is physical enough to handle most tight ends. Has enough quickness to match receivers. Aggressively re-routes receivers. Capable blitzer who buzzes in from all angles. Electric return man with ability to charge up crowd and his own sideline with big kick or punt return. Has experience carrying and catching the ball and as wildcat quarterback. Could offer red-zone flexibility on offense.
Weaknesses Scouts question his instincts and lack of ball production. Has just one interception and 10 passes defensed at Michigan. Slow to recognize construct of play and can be found playing through a straw at times. Needs better recognition and anticipation to become an improvising play-maker. Doesn't always trust his feet in coverage and will maul at the top of the route. Just a guy when asked to play deep safety. Slow to read and range until ball is in the air. Can be overzealous against play-action and drawn below his deep ball responsibilities. Too small for take-on duties at linebacker. Leads into tackles with ducked head. Opts to hit rather than wrap-up.
Sources Tell Us "These comparisons to Charles Woodson are nuts. Both are really good return men, but Woody is one of the greatest playmakers of all-time. Peppers has one interception and I don't think he's ever forced a fumble. Michigan might move him around too much. He will really improve when he can lock in and learn a position." -- AFC Director of Scouting
NFL Comparison Eric Weddle
Bottom Line The ultimate Swiss Army Knife on the collegiate level, and will likely play a hybrid role on the next level that allows him to blitz, cover and chase, Peppers' draft value will be helped by his return ability and that is a role he should maintain throughout the earlier stages of his career. While Peppers doesn't have the production teams expect from first-round defenders, he should benefit from a role that is more clearly defined on the next level.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jabrill-peppers?id=2557980

STRENGTHS: On defense, he has elite burst and closing speed with the physical nature to explode at contact and create impact collisions.
COMPARES TO: Charles Woodson, ex-Packers, Raiders -- Like Woodson, he also showed his versatility on offense and as a return man.
IN OUR VIEW: The last defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy was Charles Woodson (1997), largely due to his versatility on offense and special teams. And Michigan has a chance to do it again this season with Peppers, one of the best athletes in the country. Peppers is a special player and, like Woodson, has a good chance to be a top-10 pick when he enters the NFL Draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2136536/jabrill-peppers

 

[DKphin]

SS Jamal Adams Louisiana State 6-0 214

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

Combine Results:
Height:6'0"
Weight:214
Arm:33 3/8
Hand:9 1/4
40 Yard Official:4.56
Bench:18
Vertical:31.5
Broad:120
3-Cone:
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STRENGTHS: Bent at the knees and eagerly inching forward toward the line of scrimmage pre-snap similar to the way centerfielders on the baseball diamond anticipate the ball being hit, Adams shows rare key and diagnosis skills. He is hyper-aggressive in run support, flying upfield and slipping past blockers to provide the Tigers with almost another linebacker at the point of attack. Belying his lack of starting experience, Adams shows impressive awareness to sniff out misdirection and is a terrific open-field tackler.
Unlike most defenders with his seemingly reckless, kamikaze style of play, Adams never seems out of control. He plays on the balls of his feet and has the flexible joints to change directions and accelerate fluidly. Already possessing good size for the position, Adams plays even bigger than he looks, offering an explosive pop on contact with most of his stops. Better yet, he is also capable of dropping low to take out the legs of ballcarriers threatening to turn the corner. Put simply, Adams has a large strike zone and he doesn't miss often.
Adams is just as instinctive in coverage. His easy athleticism allows him to drop down and play nickel corner, covering slot receivers while keeping his eyes on the quarterback. Adams shows excellent route anticipation, breaking on underneath routes before some of the receivers he's tasked with covering. Quarterbacks rarely challenge him but Adams gets involved in plays anyway by dropping his primary coverage responsibilities once the pass is thrown in a mad (but controlled) dash toward the ball.
WEAKNESSES: Finding relative weaknesses to Adams' game is difficult. He is slightly smaller than scouts would prefer at the position and has been supported by quality cover corners on the outside throughout his time at LSU.
He shows great trust in his teammates, sacrificing himself to funnel ballcarriers back inside toward the rest of the defense rather than attempting to make every tackle on his own. In doing this, however, Adams appears to take very risky angles to the ball and can lose sight of it, at times. Often put in a position to "shadow" mobile quarterbacks, Adams can be a tick late in determining whether to rush upfield or drop back into coverage when they slide out of the pocket.
COMPARES TO: Tyrann Mathieu, FS, Cardinals - Adams is an instinctive and hard-hitting safety already drawing comparisons by some close to the program to another former LSU star. And while earning comparisons to the great Honey Badger is quite the compliment, frankly, it isn't enough. At 6-feet, 211 pounds, Adams is considerably bigger than the 5-9, 186-pound Arizona Cardinals standout and is a much cleaner prospect off the field than Mathieu was at LSU.
Whereas Mathieu's repeated failed drug tests led to his suspension from LSU and slip on draft day, the folks at LSU can't speak highly enough about Adams, who was the first player of the Les Miles era to ever be named a team captain for a game (Louisiana-Monroe) as a true freshman.
IN OUR VIEW: Adams' strengths far outweigh his weaknesses and had he been eligible for the 2016 NFL Draft, he would have been a surefire first-round selection, just like Leonard Fournette. Given that LSU has a new defensive coordinator this season (Dave Aranda), scouts will want to see how well Adams acclimates.
The smart money, though, is on Adams excelling once again and continuing LSU's remarkable run of defensive backs to the NFL via early picks.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2131682/jamal-adams

 

[DKphin]

FS Malik Hooker Ohio State 6-1 206

[video=youtube;3KGCb9zV0vw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KGCb9zV0vw[/video]

Pro-Day Results: March 23(Unable to participate)
Height:6'1"
Weight:206
Arm:33 1/4
Hand:10 3/4
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STRENGTHS: Gifted athlete with impressive blend of burst, body control and reflexes. Outstanding play speed, covering a lot of green. Magnet to the ball due to his cover awareness, field vision and range. Transfers weight to smoothly open his hips, turn and run without gearing down. Impressive lower body explosion and leaping skills. Unique timing/anticipation to break on the ball and make plays most defensive backs don't. Elite ballskills with the innate ability to find, judge and disrupt the catch point. Long arms and strong hands to finish interceptions - finished second in the FBS with seven pick-offs in 2016. Playmaker with the ball in his hands with 181 yards (25.9 average) and three touchdowns on interception returns in 2016 (had another return for a score that was called back due to a phantom penalty). Explosive tackler and doesn't need a runway to create momentum. Fast angles working downhill with range to clean up plays his teammates miss. Uses his length to lasso ballcarriers out of his reach. Experienced on special teams coverages.
WEAKNESSES: Wild pursuit angles dent his batting average as a tackler. Lowers his pads with an accurate strike zone, but needs to clean up his mechanics when breaking down to be a better finisher. Trusts his eyes and follows the ball, but vulnerable to misdirection and play fakes. Aggressive style in the secondary can lead to incorrect guesses. Limited experience as a blitzer. Room to get stronger and improve his functional strength. Inconsistent physicality and leverage taking on blocks near the line of scrimmage. Basketball was his first love and still young in football years - only one season as a collegiate starter.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2139273/malik-hooker

 

[DKphin]

CB Cordrea Tankersley Clemson 6-1 199

[video=youtube;TtL29QAgH7w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtL29QAgH7w[/video]

Combine Results:
Height:6'1"
Weight:199
Arm:32 1/4
Hand:9 1/8
40 Yard Official:4.40
Bench:13
Vertical:29.5
Broad:121
3-Cone:
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60 Yard Shuttle:

STRENGTHS: A good-sized athlete, Tankersley has the height and length desired for the next level, using his arms well to obstruct the catch point vision and disrupt the rhythm of wide receivers. He displays above average ballskills on film with the ability to quickly locate and gain proper position, showing terrific judgement for the position.
Tankersley isn't an elite speed athlete, but stays hip-to-hip in man coverage and there were several instances of him tracking down ballcarriers from behind on tape. He shows tough-minded tendencies in run support, staying low to wrap and finish.
WEAKNESSES: Tankersley made the smart decision to return to school as there are several areas for him to improve before ready for NFL action. He is undisciplined with his hands in coverage, grabbing and attracting attention from officials when panicked. Tankersley had outstanding ball production last season, but also left some production on the field due to his inconsistent timing and reluctance to get his head turned.
He needs to stay balanced to stay on top of routes, struggling at times to collect himself on comeback routes and his lack of experience showed vs. receivers with a diverse route tree.
IN OUR VIEW: Clemson has produced a number of NFL cornerbacks in recent years, including Alexander, Bashaud Breeland, Coty Sensabaugh, Marcus Gilchrist and Byron Maxwell. Tankersley is looking to add his name to that list and could be the first Clemson cornerback to be drafted in the top 45 picks in the past 10 years.
He needs to tweak some technique and discipline issues, but his size, athleticism and ballskills, especially in man coverage, have NFL scouts intrigued and excited for what Tankersley can do in his second year as a starter.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1983527/cordrea-tankersley

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

In terms of where Miami picks, prospects like O.J. Howard are very intriguing. Honestly, though, of all Miami's needs I'd put tight end lower than defensive end, linebacker and offensive guard. Still, that's a player who could be a star in Adam Gase's offense.

My personal 1-2 favorites are Foster and Adams. The Dolphins would most likely have to trade up to get either.

My overall feeling is that Miami needs to come out of this draft with a pass rusher, a starting caliber linebacker preferably MLB, and offensive guard. Wouldn't mind two pass rushers, especially if one is a linebacker.