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2016 NFL Draft Prospects

184.WR Jordan Payton UCLA 6-1 207

STRENGTHS: Sports an NFL-ready build with good weight distribution including broad shoulders and long, well-built arms (32 1/4") and legs. Shows good initial quickness and smooth acceleration off the snap to eat up the cushion. Shows the savvy as a route-runner you'd expect given his starting experience, using his hands well to fend off press coverage and showing agility and balance to sink his hips and create separation. Doesn't possess elite height but shows good timing on his leaps and the arm length to win in jump ball situations. Generally a reliable pass-catcher, typically snatching balls away from his frame and securing quickly. Shows vision and courage on crossing routes, slipping by defenders across the middle to operate as an effective security blanket. Uses his broad-shouldered frame well to shield defenders from the ball. Good awareness and competitiveness while blocking for teammates. Durable performer with appearances in 52 games for the Bruins over the past four seasons.
WEAKNESSES: May be tapped out as an NFL prospect. Possesses good size and overall athleticism but lacks a defining characteristic. Average top-end speed and isn't often enough able to elude defenders after the catch, generating much of his production on quick slants and crossers in which play-designs help him gain freedom. Struggled to generate consistent separation in a more traditional pro-style offense during the Senior Bowl.
IN OUR VIEW: Payton emerged as the Bruins' most dependable wideout the past two seasons and his route-running and awareness as a blocker are NFL-caliber. There are questions about his straight-line speed and whether UCLA's up-tempo offense and talent at quarterback inflated his production.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1996576/jordan-payton

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:207
Arm:32 1/2
Hand:10 1/8
40(1st):4.48
10yd(1st):1.58
40(2nd):4.48
10yd(2nd):1.58
Vertical:34.5"
Broad:10'1"
3-Cone:7.08
Short Shuttle:4.33

[video=youtube;vTjd9GI2A2Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTjd9GI2A2Q&feature=youtu.be[/video]
 
185.TE Darion Griswold Arkansas State 6-5 255

Strengths Big body with some thickness in his lower half. Good straight-line movement for a big man and was used to challenge downfield. All-­state high school basketball player with ability to body up and catch the ball in traffic. Decent leaper. Dependable hands and tucks ball quickly to get up the field after catch. Technique as run blocker needs lots of work, but flashes some potential in that area if he can become more balanced at point of attack.
Weaknesses Takes awhile to come out of his stance and get into his routes. Labored gait when running. No separation quickness out of his breaks. Needs to play with more consistent play speed. Not a true in­line tight end and lacked production expected from a move tight end. Waist-­bending head-ducker as a run blocker and very raw. Will need to improve strength in his hands to latch onto his blocking targets.
Bottom Line Intriguing tight end prospect who lacks eye­-catching production, but who has the size and basketball background that will get the attention of teams looking for a project to work with.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/darion-griswold?id=2555273

* Did not attend the combine

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186.OC Marcus Henry Boise State 6-2 299

STRENGTHS: Adequate build and length for the position. Quick off the snap and uses his initial momentum to generate movement. Mean-spirited competitor who blocks with decisive movements. Opens his hips on the move, sinking and wining with body position. Aggressive hands and keeps his limbs inside. productive resume as a three-year starter and senior captain.
WEAKNESSES: Maxed out build and won't win with power alone. Overaggressive, lunging and falling off blocks. Not a rangy puller with inconsistent tendencies in space. Eager puncher, but needs improved timing to land his jabs. Will lose his anchor, struggling to recover. Late to pick up extra rushers at times and late adjusting to stunts.
IN OUR VIEW: A three-year starter at center, Henry is a try-hard competitor who gets the most out of his ability and thrives on effort over power traits. His coachable attitude will give him a chance to earn a roster spot in training camp, but his physical limitations will limit his pro ceiling.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1825216/marcus-henry

* Did not attend the combine

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187.OT Ryker Mathews Brigham Young 6-5 316

STRENGTHS: Mathews is a naturally large man with good overall weight distribution and a thick trunk well suited to the battle at the line of scrimmage. He isn't a flashy athlete but shows functional quickness and agility to mirror defenders in pass protection, using short, powerful steps to help him maintain balance.
Mathews' best attribute is the vice-like grip he uses when latching onto defenders. Once he locks on, he's generally able to control opponents, keeping his hands inside the defenders' chest plate and shuffling laterally to remain square. Showing the awareness and technique you'd expect of a four-year starter with experience playing all over the line, Mathews incorporates angles into his blocking, turning and sealing defenders off in the running game.
He offers position versatility, having played all four exterior positions (and even blocking tight end) as a senior.
WEAKNESSES: Mathews, frankly, is a better football player than athlete. He isn't particularly quick off the snap, catching opponents as they come to him rather than initiating contact. He's a bit heavy-legged, lacking the foot speed to remain at left tackle in the NFL and struggles redirecting on the move in the running game.
He has a tendency to stand up at the snap, too often bending at the waist rather than at the knees, which could lead to struggles against the more powerful defensive tackles he's likely to face if moved inside in the NFL.
IN OUR VIEW: While he isn't the caliber of athlete who will earn a high pick, Mathews is powerful, tough and experienced at multiple positions in a pro-style offense, making him a solid "sixth man" candidate along the offensive line likely to still be on the board on Day Three.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824976/ryker-mathews

* Did not attend the combine

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188.DT Javon Hargrave South Carolina State 6-1 309

STRENGTHS: Launches himself out of his stance with terrific initial quickness to break up the rhythm of blockers. He is stout at the point of attack with strong hands to lock out and control blocks. When he wins off the snap, he's able to disrupt the pocket's rhythm.
Moves very well for a 315-pounder due to his flexible lower body to easily change directions in space and play low to the ground to get underneath blocks. He has a thick lower body with wide hips and meaty thighs, showing the ability to anchor at the point of attack and occupy multiple blockers.
WEAKNESSES: Has a bad habit of stopping his feet and getting caught up in the trash. Level of competition concerns, although he stood out against FBS prospects through the week at the Shrine Game.
IN OUR VIEW: Powerful big men who can move - that's what the NFL is looking for in defensive line prospects and that's what Hargrave offers. He can anchor to hold his ground vs. the run and generate an interior pass rush due to his snap anticipation and ability to convert quickness to power. His college head coach calls him a "special player" due to his ability to disrupt the rhythm of the pocket, something that will translate to the next level, ideally suited for a four-man front.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2007634/javon-hargrave

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:309
Arm:32
Hand:9 5/8
40(1st):4.94
10yd(1st):1.7
40(2nd):4.96
10yd(2nd):1.73
Bench:29
Vertical:34.5"
Broad:9'1"
3-Cone:7.90
Short Shuttle:4.70

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189.DE Alex McCalister Florida 6-6 239

STRENGTHS: Super long and rangy defensive end who has outstanding height and length. At his best as a pure edge rusher. Gets off the ball well and has outstanding speed around the corner and to the quarterback. For a taller player, he loves to get upfield and kind of duck under the offensive tackle as he turns the corner and makes his way to the passer. This shows his athleticism, quickness and pure speed.
Whether against the run or pass, if McCalister locates the ball he gets there quickly. Has also shown good ability to play in space, displaying excellent short-area quickness and good tackling skills against smaller players on the perimeter.
WEAKNESSES: Has to bulk up and put on weight. He's so long and looks like a "skinny" 239 pounds. There is not much power to his game, though he does play with pretty good leverage for a taller player.
Needs to play with more technique and learn some additional moves from the defensive end position. He does a nice job of utilizing his speed off the edge and to the outside but doesn't show much the other way on the inside move. Will also have to strengthen his play against the run and at the point of attack.
He was expected to leave early for the NFL Draft, but pre-draft interviews will be key after McAlister was dismissed from the program in December for the wide-ranging "violation of team rules."
IN OUR VIEW: McCalister has come a long way and still has a ways to go. He showed up in Gainesville as a tall and skinny athlete who was more of a basketball than football player. A pure football project all the way. He leaves Gainesville as a pure pass rusher at this point in the NFL level. McCalister has explosive speed off the edge and could make a good living as a situational, role player on Sundays. He really needs to continue to develop his pass rush skills and really concentrate off the field on getting bigger and stronger if he wants to be an every down player in the pros.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000859/alex-mccalister

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:239
Arm:36
Hand:9 3/8
40(1st):4.83
10yd(1st):1.7
40(2nd):4.8
10yd(2nd):1.68
Vertical:34.5"
Broad:10'8"
3-Cone:7.01
Short Shuttle:4.00

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190.ILB Akil Blount Florida AM 6-2 245


Blount making his own way to NFL

Akil Blount, a Taylorstown native and the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount, led Florida A&M in tackles in his junior and senior seasons. Blount was a standout basketball player at The Linsly School but opted to play college football.
The way Akil Blount had things figured, he would be prepping for the NBA draft now after completing a solid collegiate basketball career.
But fate had other plans for the Taylorstown native, who was a 6-3, 195-pound guard-forward with a silky smooth release on his jumper.
With his options limited in basketball after a very good career at The Linsly School in Wheeling, W.Va., Blount turned to his other passion, football.
“Coming out of high school at Linsly, I thought my future would be in basketball,” said Blount, who averaged 24 points per game in his senior season at Linsly. “I had a great senior year. We went undefeated, and I was the player of the year. But the offers just weren’t there. Florida A&M had offered me for football and so I took that offer.”
The move turned out to be a good one for the eldest of Mel and TiAnda Blount’s sons. Yes, that Mel Blount.
Akil Blount always wanted to make his own path in the world and didn’t want to rely on his father’s legacy – a Hall of Fame cornerback with the Steelers who won four Super Bowls and played in five Pro Bowls from 1970-1983.
After spending his freshman season working hard in the weight room, Blount became a starter in his sophomore season under then-head coach Earl Holmes, who like Blount’s father, is a former Steelers’ star.
Blount led the Rattlers in tackles in each of his final two seasons and added three interceptions and 14.5 tackles for a loss. He returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns last season, showing good ball skills and the ability to make opponents miss.
It could add up to Blount hearing his name called when the NFL holds its three-day, seven-round draft next week. The draft begins April 28 and wraps up April 30.
Blount was considered a late-round or free agent NFL prospect early in the draft process, but his pro day opened some eyes to his athleticism. He ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.6-second range, recorded 30 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press and also worked out at both linebacker and defensive backs drills.
“I had a great pro day,” said Blount. “I talked to some teams when I played in the NFLPA Bowl (in January), and talked to a few after my pro day. I’m happy where I’m at right now with everything.”
Like his father, Blount excelled on the defensive side of the ball. But unlike his dad, his future wasn’t in the secondary. After recording an astounding 30 sacks in his senior year at Linsly, Blount was a gangly 195-pound prospect.
But his hard work in the weight room paid off. He eventually was named winner of the “Iron Rattlers Award” for being pound-for-pound the best conditioned athlete at Florida A&M as he increased his weight to 240 pounds. He improved his vertical jump to 37 inches. His bench press maxed out at more than 400 pounds.
The hard work, however, wasn’t what made him stand out to Holmes, who had a 10-year career in the NFL as an inside linebacker. Holmes, who was the Rattlers’ defensive coordinator when Blount arrived on campus before taking over the head coaching duties, was more impressed with other attributes.
“What makes him special is the kid is smart,” Holmes told the Tallahassee Democrat. “He is quiet until he puts the shoulder pads on. He’s a leader and he’s the type of player you want.”
And he’s not big on broadcasting the fact he has a famous father.
“Regardless of what he did, I can’t live off of that,” Blount said. “I’ve always embraced what my dad has done, but at the same time, I’ve got to make my own way.”
It was one of the reasons why he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps and go to his dad’s alma mater, Southern University.
That would have been an easy transition, but Blount chose a different path.
He did that quite well and it could lead to him following in his father’s footsteps, even if that wasn’t always the plan.
Blount already acquired his degree in business and if football doesn’t work out, he’s got a solid foundation to fall back on.
The former team captain for the Rattlers just wants an opportunity to play in the NFL.
“I just would be thankful for the chance to play for any one of the 32 teams,” Blount said. “I know the questions will come about my dad, but I’ve got to make my own way.”

Pro Day:
Height: 6022
Weight: 245
40 Yrd Dash: 4.61
20 Yrd Dash: 2.50
10 Yrd Dash: 1.63
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 30
Vertical Jump: 40
Broad Jump: 09'05"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.24
3-Cone Drill: 7.15
 
191.OLB Yannick Ngakoue Maryland 6-2 252

STRENGTHS: Ngakoue has the edge athleticism to burst off the snap and threaten the corner with quickness and flexibility. He has an active and powerful hand slap and good lateral agility to keep opponents from latching on. He stays balanced in his movements to easily change directions and make an impact in pursuit, showing an explosive burst to close when the ball is near. He possesses a compact, athletic build and flashes the power to anchor when he keeps his pad level low. Ngakoue has experience rushing off the edge from either side and on stunts, showing the balance, agility and quickness to project as an immediate impact rusher in the NFL.
WEAKNESSES: Ngakoue is a bit of a one-trick speed rusher at this time, with only 1.5 of his 15 tackles for loss this season coming in the running game. He's reliant on his initial burst and agility to gain him freedom immediately and struggles to disengage, too often being driven completely out of the play when blockers are able to grab hold. Too often he is effectively sealed off by tight ends in the running game. He doesn't have ideal length for the position and needs to develop his functional strength to match power-with-power. Maryland moved him around a lot, helping to manufacture his production. Typically lined up in the three-point stance and may struggle acclimating to a two-point stance if asked to be a stand-up rusher.
IN OUR VIEW: Ngakoue is a classic 'tweener with the burst to challenge tackle's reach but only playing strength at this time, making him a stud against the pass but a dud versus the run. His instincts have improved from last season, playing with more purpose and awareness against the run and pass, alike, in 2015, leading to optimism that he may just be scratching the surface of his potential.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2078920/yannick-ngakoue

ProDay:
Height:6'2''
Weight:252
40(1st):4.68
10yd(1st):1.64
Bench:26
Vertical:34 1/2"
Broad:9'10"
3-Cone:7.35
Short Shuttle:4.50

[video=youtube;3soaPPZ_eX0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3soaPPZ_eX0&feature=youtu.be[/video]
 
192.CB D.J. White Georgia Tech 5-11 193

STRENGTHS: Lacks elite size but has good length and terrific overall athleticism. Experienced playing in press, off-man and zone coverage showing great quickness, fluidity and awareness. Has light feet, good balance and the fluid hips to change directions easily, showing off the natural coverage skills scouts covet. Shows impressive hand-eye coordination and mental toughness snaking his arm through would-be pass-catchers to knock passes and has proven ballskills with seven career interceptions. Good body control, including timing on his leaps and awareness of the boundary lines to corral interceptions. High-points the ball, taking advantage of his size and athleticism and beating bigger receivers for the ball. Tenacious tackler who rips at the ball and looks to punish ballcarriers. Highly competitive. Willing to drop his shoulder to deliver a surprising hit or extend, grab and throw to the ground emphatically. Very good effort in pursuit, showing a never-say-die attitude. No known serious injuries to date. Voted a team captain in 2015.
WEAKNESSES: Possesses only average size for the position. May prove more quick than fast, showing limited recovery speed when he is beaten in coverage or in run support. Very confident in his athleticism and will, at times, be too patient in allowing receivers to get near him, opening up late and providing a sliver of separation before closing. Inconsistent pursuit angles.
IN OUR VIEW: White is not a household name, but he's athletic, confident and has the knack for making game-changing plays in big games. He may have to be moved inside to nickel in the NFL but given that this is a starting position for many teams in today's pass-happy NFL, it is a role which could suit him perfectly.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1998222/dj-white

Combine Results:
Height:5'11''
Weight:193
Arm:31 1/2
Hand:9 1/4
40(1st):4.52
10yd(1st):1.61
40(2nd):4.5
10yd(2nd):1.61
Bench:17
Vertical:33"
Broad:10'11''
3-Cone:7.18
Short Shuttle:4.33

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193.SS Derrick Kindred Texas Christian 5-10 207

STRENGTHS: Well-built for the position. Very good range and unforced acceleration, changing gears well when chasing. Collects his footwork well on the move to turn and carry receivers vertically. Fearless in run support, zeroing in on his target and going for the knockout blow. Fills with a powerful shoulder and explodes at contact.
Stays low on his tackle attempts and looks to separate man from ball. Strong hands to latch and finish or keep ballcarriers contained until help arrives. Quick to key, read and flow, diagnosing play speed well. No one can question his toughness after playing through a broken left collarbone his entire senior season. Can create after the interception with two defensive touchdowns, averaging 17.5 yards per return (8/140/2).
WEAKNESSES: Bad habit of slowing his feet prior to contact, allowing shifty ballcarriers to set him up. Needs to better force the action downhill and restrict run lanes. Physical striker, but needs to consistently face-up and wrap to finish. Body thickness creates mechanical movements, needing a moment to plant, gather and go. Overeager pursuit angles to the outside. Undeveloped route recognition and eye discipline. Needs to better find the ball in deep coverage, misjudging and finding himself out of position. Small catch radius and lacks playmaking ball-skills.
IN OUR VIEW: Kindred has above average straight-line speed for the position, which shows on kickoff and punt coverages, but he plays with some stiffness and struggles to anticipate routes. Although his coverage limitations lowers his pro ceiling, Kindred has the grit and competitive nature to make a roster as a back-up and special teamer.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1996855/derrick-kindred

Combine Results:
Height:5'10''
Weight:207
Arm:31 1/4
Hand:9 3/8
40(1st):4.54
10yd(1st):1.61
40(2nd):4.51
10yd(2nd):1.58
Vertical:37.5"
Broad:10'3''
3-Cone:7.05
Short Shuttle:4.29

[video=youtube;a3SvSHYCZZI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3SvSHYCZZI[/video]

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194.OL Joe Thuney N.C. State 6-5 304

Overview
Thuney has played everywhere on the offensive line for the Wolfpack, beginning his career as back-up center as a redshirt freshman, starting at right tackle, right guard and left tackle in 2013, lining up at left guard in 2014 before returning to the blind side tackle spot as a senior. The second-team All-ACC pick has the strong versatility and potential for growth that NFL teams covet in a mid-round selection.
Strengths All-­ACC first-team selection in 2015. Doesn’t check all of the physical boxes scouts want, but his tasks get accomplished. Accurate initial engagement as run blocker, allowing him to sustain blocks longer and widen running lanes. Has played every position along the offensive line. Sharp and can process assignment changes quickly against run stunts. Sees twists and comes off of first blocks instantly to catch up with twisting rusher. Shows reactive athleticism to make quick counter step inside when needed.
Weaknesses Lean frame and thin through hips and thighs. Head-ducker and waist-­bender. Doesn’t trust his core strength and will lower head and lean into pass rushers opening up potential balance concerns. Needs to bring feet under him after contact. Consistent forward lean in all aspects of his game allow defenders to bounce him around. Not reliable cross-face blocker. Busy hands with too much wasted motion after the snap. Has short arms and small hands that will end up outside defender’s frame.
Draft Projection Rounds 3 or 4
Bottom Line Thuney is a three-year starter who has shown overall improvement in all aspects of his game, and the position diversity that offensive line coaches love and need. Thuney will need to move inside to guard where his length and average functional strength could be an issue. Teams are heating up on Thuney and he could go as early as the third round, but I don't see his success on the next level as a lock.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/joe-thuney?id=2555281

Combine Results:
Height:6'5''
Weight:304
Arm:32 1/4
Hand:9 5/8
40(1st):4.98
10yd(1st):1.75
40(2nd):4.93
10yd(2nd):1.7
Bench:28
Vertical:28.5"
Broad:9'2"
3-Cone:7.47
Short Shuttle:4.54

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195.WR Devin Lucien Arizona State 6-2 195

Had just three dropped passes on 98 targets in 2015 and two drops in 2014.
What he does best:
• Lucien may have the best hands in the draft. He dropped just five passes over the past two seasons, despite QB play that made most receptions a challenge. Even “accurate” passes were all over the place from a ball-location standpoint, forcing Lucien to make impressive catches on relatively routine receptions.

• In addition to being reliable with his hands, Lucien is capable of the spectacular catch, something which is again brought out by his poor QB play over the last season or two.

• He has good run-after-the-catch ability, gained 365 of his yards after the catch this season, breaking nine tackles with the ball in his hands. Lucien will bounce off would-be tacklers at times in a way somebody of his size (6-foot, 195 pounds), probably shouldn’t be able to.

• With good route-running and the ability to separate, he is a player that does most things well without doing any one thing spectacularly (with the possible exception of his hands).

• Lucien was very effective on shorter routes, catching all 10 slants for 101 yards and a score in 2015, and 12-of-16 hitch routes for 160 yards and three scores.
Biggest concern:
• Questionable top end speed: he doesn’t run away from players when he has position on them, and at times doesn’t separate as it looks like he should on the play.

• Lucien needs to get better defeating physicality at the line from corners. He doesn’t get a clean release at times, and far too often finds himself squeezed to the sideline with no space to work in. This is something that could prove to be an even bigger problem at the next level if NFL corners latch on to this weakness.

• He perhaps doesn’t have any one special trait outside of hands—Lucien is good enough at everything to defeat college defensive backs, but may struggle more at the next level.
Pro style comparison:
Stefon Diggs, Minnesota Vikings. Like Lucien, Diggs is a player that didn’t do anything spectacularly, but showed that simply being good at everything would still work at the NFL level if you had a competent quarterback. Diggs dropped just two passes as a rookie and flashed plenty of production before slowing down late in the season.
Bottom line:
He may not be good enough to rival the top players at receiver in this draft, but Devin Lucien is a productive, talented player who deserves far more hype than he is currently receiving. He may have the best hands in the draft, and is good enough at everything else to be able to contribute at the NFL level and be productive. Fixing his quarterback situation alone should dramatically improve his impact.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/bl...couting-report-devin-lucien-wr-arizona-state/

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* Did not attend the combine
 
196.DT Darius Latham Indiana 6-4 311

STRENGTHS: Passes the eye test with a big-boned, athlete frame -- room to get stronger and add muscle. Carries his weight well with the lateral agility to redirect on the move. Extends well with stone hands to force his way through the bodies of blockers. Take-on strength to overwhelm and knock back linemen at the point of attack.
Intense hands fighter to snatch-and-stash, using a variety of techniques. Presses blockers from his frame to scrape down the line of scrimmage and infiltrate gaps. Consistent play speed and doesn't wear down throughout four quarters. Competes with a mean streak. Versatile experience at multiple defensive line techniques.
WEAKNESSES: Upright player, negating his lower-body flexibility. Doesn't protect his lower body and too easily knocked off balance, allowing blockers to reach his frame. Below average ball awareness and often loses sight of the backfield action. Late to reset on the move and needs to better break down in tight spaces to finish tackles. Predictable pass rush moves and doesn't have a natural feel for timing.
Needs to improve his snap and block recognition - mental side has yet to catch up with his physical traits. Character is a question mark after multiple suspensions as a junior - sat out the season opener for a violation of team rules (Sept. 2015) and was indefinitely suspended following an issue with the office of student ethics (Sept. 2015), missing one game before he was reinstated.
IN OUR VIEW: He rushes with balance and refinement and prefers to play with violence, beating up blockers and disrupting their rhythm. Blair plays with a brawling mentality, but not at the expense of the play, shedding blocks and quickly finding the ball due to his instinctive feel at the line of scrimmage. He isn't an elite speed athlete around the corner, but he understands his strengths and uses them to win one-on-one match-ups in a variety of ways to be a NFL starter.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2079214/darius-latham

Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:311
Arm:34 3/4
Hand:10
40(1st):5.33
10yd(1st):1.9
40(2nd):5.34
10yd(2nd):1.87
Vertical:29"
Broad:8'4"
3-Cone:7.76
Short Shuttle:4.63

[video=youtube;ktrJCW_6enU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktrJCW_6enU&feature=youtu.be[/video]
 
197.CB Kalan Reed Southern Miss 5-11 192

Had third-highest coverage grade in the class, notched 18 combined interceptions and passes defensed from only 89 targets
What he does best:
• Makes plays on the football. Reed either intercepted or broke up a pass with a deflection on 20.2 percent of his targets this past season — one of the highest rates in the nation
• Plays well in both man and zone coverage. Was confident in either throughout the season and was only improving as the season wore on
• Fits the size, speed and athleticism profile that NFL teams are looking for. Reed measured at 5-foot-11 and 199-pounds at his pro day before running a 4.38 40-time and jumping 41.5 inches in the vertical, which would have tied for the best figure recorded at the combine this year
• Closes quickly on underneath routes and arrives with impact at the catch point, often jarring the ball loose even if it gets to its intended receiver. In addition to his 14 PDs he forced four more incompletions with hits that didn’t actually touch the football but still broke the pass up
• Smooth mover, can transition well and adjust to routes and receiver’s moves without losing balance and speed
• Will make big hits in the run game or short area passing. Saved a touchdown against Texas State on fourth down in the shadow of the goal line that was one of the plays of the season
Biggest concern:
• There is the occasional lapse on tape, and loses track of the ball in flight occasionally. Despite the excellent play still allowed three touchdowns this season, one of which was admittedly a lucky bounce on a pass he contested at the catch point
• Like most college corners he looked a little vulnerable to double moves, gambling too much on the first move from off coverage
• Ran a 4.38 40 at his pro day but there were plays where he looked short of true top-end speed
Player comparison:
Marcus Trufant, former Seattle Seahawk. Trufant’s career was derailed by injuries, but for a period he was one of the league’s best corners and shared a lot of similarities to Reed. He also packed around 200-pounds onto a 5-foot-11 frame, and had the slick movement skills to play elite coverage in any scheme. In 2007 he had the highest coverage grade in the entire NFL and yet, like Reed, allowed three scores that season. Reed has huge potential and is a very similarly-styled player.
Bottom line:
Many of the players that grade very well at PFF simply don’t fit the size and speed profile the NFL covets at corner and so aren’t even on the radar of many teams. Reed is different. At 5-foot-11 and 199-pounds with a 40 time in the 4.3s, he ticks every box from a physical standpoint, and this past season had tape to rival any corner in this class. He may have some competition questions to answer having played at Southern Mississippi, but you can only play what is in front of you, and this season Reed allowed only 48.3 percent of passes thrown his way to be caught.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/bl...-scouting-report-kalan-reed-de-southern-miss/

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198.OG Isaac Seumalo Oregon State 6-4 303

Strengths Quick feet and plays with above average lateral movement. Well­-schooled with technician's understanding of footwork and angles to secure reach blocks and wall defenders out of the running lane. Patient blocker waiting for his feet to settle into place before engaging. Operates with a centered, sure base and reliable core strength. Has experience at center, right guard and both tackle spots. Unselfish and does what is asked of him. Pass sets look like a tackle's with desired knee bend, flat back and arm extension.
Weaknesses Frame could use more mass. Base narrows as drive blocker causing occasional bouts with body control and balance. Doesn't appear to have punch-­and­-snatch hands. Looks like he's got block secured and then loses grip and allows his defender into the play. Defender's hands often first into the framework. Hands need to work faster. Missed 2014 due to complications from injury suffered in 2013 Hawaii Bowl.
Draft Projection Rounds 4 or 5
NFL Comparison Tim Lelito
Bottom Line Seumalo proved that he was back from a foot injury that sidelined him for all of 2014 with the same foot quickness and technical talent that he had before his injury. Seumalo can play anywhere on the interior, but his best position might be at center thanks to his core strength and overall anchor.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/isaac-seumalo?id=2555495

Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:303
Arm:33
Hand:9 7/8
40(1st):5.2
10yd(1st):1.77
40(2nd):5.17
10yd(2nd):1.72
Bench:19(ProDay)
Vertical:26"
Broad:8'9"
3-Cone:7.4
Short Shuttle:4.52

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