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65.OC Jack Allen Michigan St. 6-1 297

Strengths
Has a compact build with above average core strength. Was a standout wrestler in high school and uses that background to generate quick torques and turns on defenders. Understands his strengths and physical limitations. Possesses great strength in his hands and can snatch and ride defenders until the whistle sounds. Rarely has his hands outside defender’s framework. Combines arm extension and running feet to redirect gap shooters away from his quarterback. Card­-carrying tough guy willing to put some extra spice on it when he finishes a block. On the move, can adjust tempo and angle to land a squared block. Climbs up to middle linebackers with choppy steps and balanced base. Despite a lack of athleticism, still has plus body control. Hits where he aims. Flat­-footed puncher in pass pro.
Weaknesses
Average athleticism and very moderate flexibility. Is a little bit stiff in space. Inconsistent in his attempts to climb up to second level off of combo blocks. Will struggle to get cut­off blocks against instinctive, inside linebackers who will beat him to the spot. Able to get away with holding more often in college than he will be able to in the pros. At times, will rely on brute force over physical ability. When he has to anchor up against bull ­rushers, his balance diminishes. Doesn’t have the mass or length that some teams would like in a starting center.
NFL Comparison
Olin Kreutz
Bottom Line
Despite having a cat named "Bubbles," Allen is a coach's dream with the leadership, competitiveness and the tenacious mindset to grind out the will of defenders by the end of the fourth quarter. While there are clearly some athletic limitations, Allen is especially adept at minimizing those while accentuating his strengths. There are too many check marks in his favor to expect him to fall short of an NFL career as an eventual starter.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jack-allen?id=2555183

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:294
Arm:32 1/4
Hand:10 1/8
40(1st):5.32
10yd(1st):1.85
40(2nd):5.27
10yd(2nd):1.83
Bench:23
Vertical:
Broad:8'5"
3-Cone:7.9
Short Shuttle:4.73

[video=youtube;9nV9VS8UL2Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nV9VS8UL2Q[/video]
 
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66.OT Germain Ifedi Texas A&M 6-5 325

STRENGTHS: Built well for the NFL with a wide base and broad shoulders, making it a chore for rushers to get around him. Stout and tough to move, rarely put on his heels.
Light lower body, moving well laterally to cut off speed and seal. Quick feet to set up shop and mirror in space. Nice job with angles to wall of run lanes. Vines for arms, using his reach to absorb rushers and create separation between him and defenders. Aggressive in protection with the upper-body strength to control blocks.
Three-year starter with experience at both tackle and guard (37 career starts).
WEAKNESSES: Wide stance, but allows his base to narrow due to sloppy footwork. Retreats too much off the snap and gets lazy with his feet. Heavy leaner with a bad habit of lunging at the waist in his pass-sets.
Tall pad level and plays with hip tightness, struggling to bend consistently at his knees. Late and wild hands, allowing rushers to attack his body and jolt him. Unreliable mechanics and poor hand placement, hugging defenders.
Needs to improve his focus to eliminate false start penalties. Tends to get complacent, falling asleep at the wheel. Missed two games his sophomore season due to a grade two MCL knee sprain (Nov. 2014).
IN OUR VIEW: Ifedi has first-round quality feet with excellent range in pass protection for his size, but plays too messy from the waist up and needs aggressive coaching in the NFL. Although his chaotic technique leads to balance issues, he can be as good as he wants if his discipline improves and his lower body traits for a blocker his size will get him drafted in the top 100 picks.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1996273/germain-ifedi

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:324
Arm:36
Hand:10 3/4
40(1st):5.28
10yd(1st):1.8
40(2nd):5.25
10yd(2nd):1.78
Bench:24
Broad:9'1"
Short Shuttle:4.75

[video=youtube;MOLj8K6e8Dk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOLj8K6e8Dk[/video]
 
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67.DT Sheldon Rankins Louisville 6-2 304

STRENGTHS: Rankins offers the power to line up in the "A gap" and take on multiple blockers, but also has the lateral quickness to stunt and loop around bodies to close on the pocket. He displays terrific effort and is a determined chaser to catch ballcarriers from behind away from the line of scrimmage.
He was nearly unblockable during one-on-one drills at the Senior Bowl due to his quickness off the whistle and powerful arms to drive blockers backward. He used a variety of hand moves to swat jabs and swim past the blocker's shoulder. Also impressed during 11-on-11 reps due to his ball awareness, and his ability to read, detach himself from the block and make plays in the backfield.
Has heavy hands and terrific initial momentum to generate movement at the point of attack, seeing through blocks to accurately track the ball. He redirects well for a man his size, collecting himself on the move to break down in small spaces.
He impressed for a 300-pounder when asked to line up at defensive end due to injuries at times in 2015.
WEAKNESSES: Need to continue to refine his skills. Has active hands, but he's still developing his pass rush moves and the placement of his punch.
IN OUR VIEW: Rankins is one of the better run defenders in this draft class and continues to grow as a pass rusher. He entered Senior Bowl week with first-round grades and he only helped himself there with a dominating week.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1998998/sheldon-rankins

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:299
Arm:33 3/8
Hand:9 3/8
Bench:28

[video=youtube;ft1QNQdFKUo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1QNQdFKUo[/video]
 
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68.DE Kevin Dodd Clemson 6-4 275

Strengths
Relentless competitor with NFL-­ready frame. Refuses to give offensive lineman a play off. Not content to be around a play, wants in the action. Won't lay on blocks and able to improve his position after contact through footwork and strength. Never drops eyes from ball location and is able to unhinge from blocks quickly to make a play when the ball enters his patch of grass. Extremely instinctive and well-coached. Snuffs out screens, bootlegs and shovel passes almost every game. Takes his contain responsibility very seriously. Insane production spike from last year to this season. Saw his quarterback pressures go from three to 46 and he was credited with 12 sacks in 2015 season. Athletic upfield burst with desired bend and hip flexion to corner the edge. Has length and leverage to become an effective speed-­to­-power rusher. Wore Alabama out with three sacks and two tackles for loss. Tape shows a player who played his best football at the end of the year.
Weaknesses
Has just one year of full-­time experience under his belt and was able to feast on some lesser tackles. Hand usage is still a work in progress. Too willing to take on blocks with a lowered helmet or allowing blocks into his frame rather than controlling the rep with his natural hand strength. Uses same hand swipe at the top of his rush and would benefit from greater diversity of approach. Still learning to consistently unlock his top play speed. Gets in a hurry to attack in space quarterbacks and running backs in space lunging after them rather than striking from balanced base.
NFL Comparison
Michael Bennett
Bottom Line
The arrow is pointed up for Dodd who finished the season with a streak of five consecutive games with a sack. Dodd already looks the part of an NFL defensive end and his desire to make plays coupled with his physical traits and talent should have him shooting up draft boards. His lack of college snaps could preclude him from being "pro­ ready", but his instincts and football intelligence should expedite the learning process.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/kevin-dodd?id=2555338

Combine Results:
Height:6'5''
Weight:277
Arm:34
Hand:10
40(1st):4.86
10yd(1st):1.7


I would rather give you game footage, but I could not find any.
[video=youtube;VvJM8WonpMA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvJM8WonpMA[/video]
 
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69.ILB Blake Martinez Stanford 6-2 239

STRENGTHS: Looks the part of an NFL linebacker with broad shoulders and an athletic, well-distributed frame. Highly aggressive run defender who attacks the line of scrimmage, showing no hesitation to take on blockers at the point of attack. Balanced, coordinated athlete who shows creativity in slipping under or spinning through would-be blocks.
Generally reliable open-field tackler, lassoing ballcarriers with his long arms and strong hands. Possesses the agility and awareness to handle coverage responsibilities, showing light feet and fluidity when changing directions. Locates the ball quickly and accelerates smoothly.
WEAKNESSES: Isn't a classic thumper 3-4 inside linebacker who will consistently take on and shed blockers in the hole. A bit taller than ideal for the inside and has a tendency to get caught up in the trash. Too often catches ballcarriers and falls backward rather than driving through his target.
Doesn't appear to possess the straight-line speed to beat backs to the edge or to handle deep seam responsibilities against NFL tight ends. Limited pass rusher, lacking the agility to elude blockers or the explosive power to bull rush through them.
IN OUR VIEW: By leading the Pac-12 with 141 total tackles in 2015, Martinez will certainly get a long look from NFL scouts, who could see his length and athleticism as a better fit outside. Martinez may need to impress in workouts to help convince scouts that his gaudy production wasn't inflated due to Stanford's scheme.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1996541/blake-martinez

Combine Results:
Height:6'2''
Weight:237
Arm:31 5/8
Hand:10 7/8
40(1st):4.71
10yd(1st):1.61
40(2nd):4.8
10yd(2nd):1.71
Bench:22
Vertical:28.5"
Broad:9'5"
3-Cone:6.98
Short Shuttle:4.20

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70.OLB Leonard Floyd Georgia 6-3 232

Strengths
Unique combination of length and athleticism. Extremely rangy with great chase speed from sideline to sideline. Good change of direction for taller player. Long limbs and twitch to spring into a tackle from a mile away. If unblocked, will chase down line of scrimmage from backside and foil run plans. Elusive in open space dodging blockers and sifting through traffic in pursuit of the ball. Has the traits to be highly effective in man coverage. As an edge rusher, able to shoot out of the starting blocks and cover substantial ground with long second and third strides. Not a great bender, but has ankle flexion necessary to lean at 45-­degree angle and buzz inside the rush arc. Substantial pass rush potential with a variety of options to the quarterback. Pet move is upfield burst followed by jump­-cut inside tied with inside club. Able to dip and rip around the corner. Dangerous on T/E twists and blitzes underneath. Able to worm his way through the A-­gap as standup blitzer.
Weaknesses
All thin everything. Gangly frame produces marginal play strength. Built like a wide receiver and needs to live in a team cafeteria and weight room. Not an edge-­setter. Gets long arms into defender effectively, but struggles to gain extension. Loses fight for neutral zone at point of attack. Issues shedding blocks forces him into downfield tackler rather than backfield playmaker. Drag-­down tackler with little pop behind pads as a hitter. Must work to keep pad level lower on inside rush move.
NFL Comparison
Eli Harold
Bottom Line
Floyd is painfully thin and will struggle to matchup with the strength of NFL players, but he is rangy in space, plays with a good motor and has traits as a pass rusher that would be a mistake to ignore. Floyd’s ability to cover close to five yards in three strides is rare for edge rushers. Add to that his inside counter and ability to play in space and you have a prospect who will be heavily scrutinized. Floyd’s lack of functionality could limit him to sub­-packages unless he proves he can add more beef to his frame.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/leonard-floyd?id=2555285

Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:244
Arm:33 1/8
Hand:10 1/8
40(1st):4.6
10yd(1st):1.6
Vertical:39.5"
Broad:10'7"

[video=youtube;4PIxviv4PKc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PIxviv4PKc[/video]
 
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DK I love reading these on my commute to work. Thanks for doing this. Let's get a Sua Cravens one!
71.(OLB/S)Su'a Cravens Southern Cal 6-1 216

The scoop: "I have no doubt that (Su'a) Cravens can play down in the box in the pros. He will either be a 4-3 WILL (outside linebacker) or a 3-4 inside 'backer. He's carrying his new weight well and he's tough enough to play down there as a pro." -- NFC Pac-12 scout on the USC LB
The skinny: Cravens, a junior, was a safety/linebacker hybrid last season for the Trojans, but this year, he's listed as an outside linebacker. Cravens added weight to his frame in preparation for his full-time position change, but I haven't seen it affect his play speed in a negative way. He's still able to line up on the slot and cover when asked.
Players that used to be known as "tweeners" are now called hybrid players, and they carry more value due to their ability to match up against the increasing percentage of sub-packages that offenses are running out on the field. Cravens would have been a devalued box safety in the past, but he might be considered a valuable matchup player in today's game.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...us-scout-says-uscs-sua-cravens-will-be-nfl-lb

It's hard to decide what to grade Cravens as. He plays a truly unique role in USC's defense, and I don't see a NFL team employing him the same way that the Trojans do. While Cravens can set the edge and rush like a linebacker, he's got some coverage skills, but is mostly used on intermediate routes and coverage between the sticks. Since myself and most draft analysts who know far more than I do are projecting him as a linebacker, I'll grade him as such.
The position of linebacker is a tough one to grade. Depending on your defensive scheme and the team's supporting cast, the definition of a "bad" linebacker can vary quite a bit. Sometimes, the linebackers are supposed to be auxiliary to a stellar front line. In other cases, the linebackers are the ones that are looked at to make the big plays. In the Ravens' case, it's a little bit of both.
The Ravens run a 3-4-inspired scheme, and that's good news for Cravens. A linebacker must live up to a lot in this scheme, but Cravens' skill set is up to the task. First and foremost, the idea player has a quick burst off the line of scrimmage. We need someone who rolls off the edge and takes the angle to the quarterback. This isn't about straight-line speed, but rather foot-speed and agility. From what I've seen and already said, Cravens certainly sets the edge quite well, as evidenced by the stats and tape. No one is doubting him here.
Another thing Cravens has going for him is ability to "read and react" to what is going on in front of him. You can see this on display in plays #2 and #3. In play #2, Cravens isn't fooled by the read option, and nails his assignment. Cravens also shows some great patience and locks in on the ball carrier in the next play. I don't want my linebacker on the outside to be an excitable puppy, he needs to be like a good guard dog. Cravens is comparable to the best sheep dogs in that aspect.
In coverage, Cravens seems decidedly decent. There's a reason he isn't a full-time safety. He can be deceptive in the flat, and definitely preys on some foolish quarterbacks. If he did indeed line up at linebacker in the big leagues, with a little help, I think he'd do just fine in the slot against some of the tougher receivers and tight ends in the league.
My main concern lies in Cravens' ability to shed his blocker. As I highlighted in the clips, Cravens was easily offset by the big tackle. It wasn't even a struggle. The big man simply took Cravens out of the play. While the aforementioned blocker was Ronnie Stanley, one of the nation's best, I think my point still stands. At 6'1" and 225 lbs., Cravens may want to put on a little more weight and muscle if he wants contend against some of the league's bigger linemen and tight ends.
http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/20...ua-cravens-ravens-prospect-usc-trojans-safety

Combine Results:
Height:6'
Weight:226
Arm:32 1/8
Hand:9 1/2
Bench:16
Vertical:27"
Broad:9'6"

[video=youtube;Mxc3tlAN1kM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxc3tlAN1kM[/video]
 
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Cravens is a stud. He'll only improve and that's a frightening prospect.
 
72.CB William Jackson III Houston 6-1 195

Strengths
Good height and length. Stays low from a smooth backpedal. Plays with capable makeup speed when receivers get separation. Can click and close on throws in front of him with acceleration and has makeup speed deep. Possesses ball skills that defensive back coaches covet. Gets his head around to find ball on downfield throws and has excellent disruptive timing when attacking the throw. Instinctive and quick to diagnose and react to his keys. Allowed just 40 percent of passes thrown his way to be completed over last two years. Has feel for routes and will adjust coverage accordingly. Had three interceptions and scored two defensive touchdowns this season.
Weaknesses
Average play strength and isn't as physical from press coverage as he could be. Might be knocked around by big NFL receivers if he’s asked to press. Will get upright when transitioning from backpedal. Shows momentary delay when opening to run which can put him behind in footrace with speedy receivers. Tape shows instance of him getting knocked off balance at the top of the route. Will get hung up on perimeter blocks and isn’t aggressive in run support. Too willing to run around block in support against screens. Was flagged seven times for 73 yards.
NFL Comparison
Phillip Gaines
Bottom Line
Tall cornerbacks with length who can run and play the football are usually in high demand and that could be the case for Jackson as well. While he has the traits for the position, the league is turning into small and fast or big and strong at the receiver spot and handling those two elements could take a year or two for him to improve in before he becomes a full-­time starter
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/william-jackson iii?id=2555179

Combine Results:
Height:6'
Weight:189
Arm:31 3/4
Hand:9 1/2
40(1st):4.39
10yd(1st):1.52
40(2nd):4.39
Bench:10
Broad:9'8''


[video=youtube;2rNy9NqP2xw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rNy9NqP2xw[/video]
 
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73.SS Karl Joseph West Virginia 5-11 197

2015 ALL-BIG 12 FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Karl Joseph (DB),...Senior linebacker Jared Barber, sophomore wide receiver Shelton Gibson, senior defensive back Karl Joseph, junior kicker Josh Lambert, junior defensive lineman Noble Nwachukwu and sophomore fullback Elijah Wellman earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. - West Virginia Football
West Virginia loses S Joseph to knee injury ...West Virginia will be without one of its top players for the remainder of the season after standout safety Karl Joseph suffered a knee injury during a non-contact drill in practice on Tuesday. The Mountaineers announced Wednesday that Joseph, a senior who was a first-team All-Big 12 player in 2014, has played his last college game. Joseph was tied for the FBS lead in interceptions with five. Three of those came in West Virginia's season opener against Georgia Southern. He was named the Big 12 player of the week and national player of the week by the Football Writers Association of America after his performance in that game.
"I am devastated and heartbroken for Karl," West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said in a statement. "He is a young man who has given everything he has to our football program and university over the past four years and who elected to return to WVU for his senior season to earn his degree and to be a part of something special with this team. He exemplifies what it means to be a Mountaineer." Joseph is listed as the No. 4 strong safety prospect in 2016 by NFLDraftScout.com. "Karl is an All-American, a fierce competitor, a leader and I know he will have a full recovery, and I can't wait to watch him on Sundays next fall," Holgorsen said. Joseph started 42 games during his career and logged 284 tackles, 16 1/2 tackles for loss, two sacks, nine interceptions, 14 pass breakups, eight forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries.
West Virginia safety Karl Joseph made sure that quarterback Skyler Howard's first home start was a pleasant one. Joseph interrupted Georgia Southern's rhythm by himself with three interceptions and a fumble recovery, and the Mountaineers beat the Eagles 44-0 on Saturday night. Joseph's three interceptions were the most for a West Virginia player since Vann Washington had three against Louisiana Tech in 1994. And it marked the first time in 12 seasons that West Virginia had four interceptions in a game. "We've got something to build on," said West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen. "Our defense was pretty motivated. Our leadership that we have on that side of the ball is showing."
Howard threw two touchdown passes and West Virginia outgained Georgia Southern 544 yards to 244 in winning its home opener for the 12th consecutive season. Howard completed 16 of 25 passes for 359 yards. Freshman Jovon Durante and sophomore Shelton Gibson were stellar in their first starts at wide receiver after replacing playmakers Kevin White and Mario Alford, who combined for nearly 2,400 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns in 2014. - AP Sports
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=123804&draftyear=2016&genpos=SS

Combine Results:
Height:5'10''
Weight:205
Arm:32 1/8
Hand:9 3/4

[video=youtube;906dW09TJb4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=906dW09TJb4[/video]
 
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I will say one thing being a UF fan for the last 41yrs., Muschamp really screwed up when he picked Jeff Driskell over Jacoby. Before my father passed, I told him at the time that it was the wrong decision. Any one with a brain and two good eyes could see it - it was blatantly obvious. He was not a better athlete, but was definitely a better QB.

74.QB Jacoby Brissett NCSU 6-4 236

Strengths
Big quarterback with an NFL arm. Has the frame and lower body strength to shake off a would­-be sack and extend the play. Possesses competitive spirit and football character needed to be an NFL quarterback. Has a fastball and changeup. Able to step and drive ball into tight windows with plus accuracy or put feathery soft touch on throws when needed. Plays in pro­-style scheme. Has experience under center and is comfortable in boot-­action pass attack. Makes good decisions reading combination routes. Generally accurate passer who excels in intermediate throws. Wolfpack offense features a menu full of challenging deep outs and field side throws, but he has the arm, timing and confidence to handle it. Makes anticipatory throws into developing windows without flinching. Able to bolt pocket and challenge defenses with his feet. Ran less in 2015, choosing to challenge defenses with his arm after extending plays outside the pocket. Has arm talent, strength and moxie to make winning plays with defenders draped on him and completed almost 60 percent of his passes when forced to throw on the move. Rose to the occasion against Florida State in 2014 and Clemson in 2015.
Weaknesses
Downward trajectory from over­-the­-top delivery causes some throws to sink. Has been severely pressured over last two seasons and developed bad habits because of it. Will drop eyes when he feels pressure and throws off his back foot as tools of survival. Occasionally muscles a back­foot throw despite having time to step and drive the ball. Still learning to calm feet and deliver rather than bail when defender is closing in. Carries ball low and away from body when scrambling. Has moments where he is oblivious to pre­snap tells that blitz is coming off the edge. Needs to transition from always trying to fight through sacks to getting rid of the ball more quickly. Struggles with deep ball accuracy completing just 23.1 percent on attempts of 21-plus yards. Had several overthrows when tasked with deep throws down sideline versus man coverage. Failed to recognize receivers running wide open down the seam. Gets locked in on a pre­snap plan and has issues altering his itinerary quickly.
NFL Comparison
Brett Hundley
Bottom Line
With his size, arm and competitiveness, there are times when Brissett will remind you of Jameis Winston, but Winston understood the nuances of the position early in his college career while Brissett is still learning. Brissett’s overall ability as a passer is NFL-­caliber and he should continue to show rapid improvement on the next level with better weapons and protection. While an NFL staff will need to help him overcome his bad habits and learn to be more consistent with his pre­snap recognitions, Brissett has the tools to become an NFL starter.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jacoby-brissett?id=2555261

Combine Results:
Height:6'4''
Weight:231
Arm:32 1/4
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.99
10yd(1st):1.8
40(2nd):4.95
10yd(2nd):1.8
Vertical:31"
Broad:9'5"

[video=youtube;BffqboBTGPY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BffqboBTGPY[/video]
 
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I really like kevin dodd. He is someone I'm keeping an eye on.

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Yeah, me too. Looks like exactly what this team needs as an eventual replacement for Cam Wake or if Olivier Vernon is not retained. I think Dodd will move up quite a bit before all is said and done.
 
75.RB Kenyan Drake Alabama 6-1 210

STRENGTHS: This running back can bring a lot of versatility to an offense because of all the things he can do. First, Drake has good size and excellent speed. This is a quick athlete who can beat you up the middle, around the perimeter or in the passing game.
Drake is one of the SEC's most explosive players. He has good vision and terrific feet. Runs with patience, allowing things to set up in front of him before he makes his move. He can see things evolve during the play and react quickly. Drake can accelerate to top speed quickly. He loves to find space and bounce things to the outside. Runs with good balance and decent power. What's impressive is that he consistently made explosive plays against some of the nation's best and fastest defenses.
Drake has also shown the ability to really turn into a receiver out of the backfield. There are no linebackers that can stay with him and he's bigger than many safeties. He's a rare threat because he can get behind a secondary or take a short pass the distance.
WEAKNESSES: Drake has battled some injuries (broken leg and arm) during his time in Tuscaloosa. He has worked hard to get back on the field, but scouts will question whether he's injury prone and can take the pounding of the NFL.
While Drake has good size, you would like to see him run with some more strength and power, especially in the tackle box. He has to show more durability and the ability to protect his quarterback with more consistency in pass pro and blitz pickup.
IN OUR VIEW: Drake has a chance to be a very good pro, especially if he ends up with a franchise with a creative offensive coordinator. There are so many ways you can utilize his abilities in both the run and pass game. He may not be an every-down back in the NFL, but Drake is a guy who can target with 10-15 touches each Sunday.
He's too explosive not to impact an offense and a guy that can break off big chunk plays. Look for Drake to test well and for his stock to rise leading up to the draft. He is a potential Day Two pick.
COMPARES TO: Charles Sims, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These two have very similar builds and styles. Like Sims, Drake is an explosive talent that be effective running the ball or as a receiver out of the backfield.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000903/kenyan-drake

Combine Results:
Height:6'1''
Weight:210
Arm:31 3/4
Hand:9 3/4
40(1st):4.44
10yd(1st):1.64
40(2nd):4.44
10yd(2nd):
Bench:10
Vertical:34.5"
Broad:10'3"
3-Cone:7.04
Short Shuttle:4.21

[video=youtube;OMUv6ArOy-E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMUv6ArOy-E[/video]
 
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76.WR Will Fuller Notre Dame 6-0 184

STRENGTHS: Galloping acceleration to reach his top speed quickly. Takes the top off a defense vertically, stacking receivers and using multiple gears to pull away from defenders (averaged 20.3 yards per catch in 2015).
Finds the ball well in flight with above average tracking skills. Times his jumps to highpoint and rarely misjudges downfield throws. Works hard for body position to force defenders to go through him at the catch point. Achieves proper depth in his routes with the start/stop ability, change of direction skills and hesitation to create separation at the stem.
Strong plant-and-go quickness in his breaks. Very good understanding of field leverage, pressing receivers and generating space. Hits the jets quickly to erase pursuit angles on inside screens.
Won't break tackles, but drives his legs and lowers his pads to finish. Scrappy, willing blocker. Experienced lining up outside and in the slot. Driven individual and the hard work has paid off. Highly productive the past two seasons, leaving Notre Dame No. 2 on the school's all-time receiving touchdown list (30).
WEAKNESSES: Lean-muscled and lacks an ideal body type. Below average functional strength and can be knocked off his route. Smaller hands and prone to body catches with too many drops on his college film - equal opportunity dropper, losing focus on various types of passes. Unreliable in contested situations.
Shows some indecision as a ballcarrier and needs to get north-south quicker. Lacks the run power to pick up yards after initial contact. Bad habit of extending his arms downfield and pushing off. Willing blocker, but struggles to sustain and limited in this area. Doesn't offers experience as a return man.
IN OUR VIEW: A dynamic deep threat, Fuller has the uncanny ability to create separation late in his route, using an extra gear when the ball is in the air, a burst that most cornerbacks can't match. He is outstanding at tracking the deep ball and going and getting it, but the lapses in concentration and dropped passes are frustrating.
Although NFL teams will need to look past his average build and streaky ball-skills, Fuller is a big-time playmaker who has the speed to stretch the field and quickness to generate separation at the top of his routes, making him a borderline first-round pick.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2082827/will-fuller

Combine Results:
Height:6'
Weight:186
Arm:30 3/4
Hand:8 1/4
40(1st):4.33
10yd(1st):1.52
40(2nd):4.37
10yd(2nd):1.58
Bench:10
Vertical:33.5"
Broad:10'6"
3-Cone:6.93
Short Shuttle:4.27
60yd Shuttle:11.44

[video=youtube;-6QJFN4BOCY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6QJFN4BOCY[/video]

[video=youtube;mMndBPEP7Go]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMndBPEP7Go[/video]
 
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