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2018 Draft Prospects

OT Geron Christian, Louisville 6-5 298

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Combine Results:
Arm - 35
Hand - 10 3/4
40 - 5.33(10yd -1.83)
Bench - 19
Vertical - DNP
Broad - DNP
3 Cone - DNP

Strengths
Flipped in-game between left and right tackle so he's experienced at both. Extremely long arms. Rolls hips for movement on down blocks. Has athletic ability to become capable move blocker on next level. Former standout basketball player with leftover footwork to prove it. Sets with desired posture and smoothness in his slides. Upper body stays quiet throughout. Can transition feet back inside to catch spin moves and inside counters. Maintains balance when punch gets swiped away. Uses inside/out approach in pass sets to prevent rushers from accessing his inside edge. Athleticism to run edge rushers up and around the pocket. Doesn't give away his hands early to counter-punching rushers.
Weaknesses
Needs to do a much better job of utilizing his length. Fails to get create adequate arm extension to keep defenders at the end of his length. Catches rather than punches. Tape reveals significant concerns regarding functional power. Recovery strength when beaten is below average. Unable to press defenders off his edge when challenged. Lacks initial pass pro anchor. Bounced deep into pocket by surging ends. May take time to get comfortable working from three-point stance if asked to. Needs to get into his block fit more quickly on down blocks to improve timing of his work-up blocks. Inconsistent on aiming points and too content to use outside hands.
Draft Projection
Rounds 3-4
Sources Tell Us
"This is one of the most interesting tackles because he has potential. Some of these tackles like the UCLA kid (Kolton Miller) they aren't going to get much better. This kid just needs more experience and coaching and I think he will be a starter down the road." -- NFC team offensive line coach
NFL Comparison
Jordan Mills
Bottom Line
Three-year starter with experience taking snaps at both tackle spots, Christian possesses good overall athleticism and foot quickness with the arm length NFL evaluators covet. He needs to improve his upper body strength in order make better use of his length in pass protection and to help with redirect blocks. If Christian can improve his anchor and functional power, he could become an average starter, but if not, he will be a swing tackle trying to hold off competition for his job.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/geron-christian?id=2560153
 
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DT Tim Settle, Virginia Tech 6-3 329

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Combine Results:
Arm - 33
Hand - 9 1/8
40 - 5.37
Bench - DNP
Vertical - 23.5
Broad - 8'0"
3 Cone - 7.95
20 yd. shuttle - 4.83
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Accepted his coaches challenge to lose weight and improve conditioning and has done just that. Thick and broad across lower body. Rare agility for a man his size. Plays with infectious energy. Built low to the ground. Blasts out of his stance to capture the neutral zone. Able to play under and through the edge of blockers. Can be destructive along the interior when he has his wind. Power in upper body for quick punch and shed at point of attack. Good pursuit motor around the field. Locates ball early in the snap and plays off blocks to make tackles. Pad level is good. Has ability to penetrate and two-gap. Arm over can get early wins. Legitimate pocket pusher who can force quarterback to throw from unbalanced platform.
Weaknesses
Wears bad weight around his midsection. Maintaining weight loss and conditioning could be a concern when he has to become a self-motivator on next level. Playing style is frenetic and leads to balance issues. Over-extends and finds himself on the ground too often. Played in just 23 college games. Can be inconsistent with hand usage. Will need additional technique work to better take on double teams. Moved by down blocks when he doesn't stay square.
Draft Projection
Rounds 1-2
Sources Tell Us
"I need to watch him more but Bud (Foster) moved him around and I saw a guy who can play both nose spots, 3 (technique), 4i, and maybe 5. Reminds me of when (Dontari) Poe came out. He ain't Poe, but he can play all over the line like Poe could." -- AFC defensive line coach
NFL Comparison
Vince Wilfork
Bottom Line
Settle has rare gifts for a big man with good mass, play strength, quickness, and agility. His substantial jump in production in 2017 was due to weight loss and additional conditioning that allowed him to play more snaps and play faster. He's a disruptive, versatile defensive lineman who offers enough pass rush potential to warrant reps on passing downs. Settle is a natural 4-3 fit but can play in a 3-4 as well. He has the potential to become a very good starter with a Pro Bowl ceiling if he controls his weight and maintains his conditioning.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/tim-settle?id=2560190
 
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DE Rasheem Green, Southern California 6-4 275



Combine Results:
Arm - 33 3/4
Hand - 9 7/8
40 - 4.73
Bench - DNP
Vertical - 32.5
Broad - 9'10"
3 Cone - 7.24
20 yd. shuttle - 4.39
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Tall with tapered waist and long limbs. Will carry an imposing frame once he adds necessary mass and muscle. Looks like a colt just getting his legs under him. Movements are fluid and athletic. Creates explosive bursts of power at point of attack when pad level is good. Has initial quickness to disrupt into gaps. Dislodges from blocks and vaults himself into runners and quarterbacks with sudden lateral burst. Has tools, traits and talent as a rusher. Has feet synced up with his rush work. Long levers gain access to blocker's edge. Has impressive ability to change his rush fortunes quickly. Hand slaps can be violent and effective at punishing blocker's initial punch. Uses long jab to stab and bull-rush the guards. Looks to knock passes down when rush stalls.
Weaknesses
Play strength and body control are below average. Doesn't play with square pads and gets rolled off his spot and into the turf by down blocks. Took some losses when squared up with Stanford tight end Dalton Schultz. Inconsistent with hands and at setting edges. Focuses on battle in front of him rather than playing beyond it. Tardy in finding the football. Upright rusher with narrow base. Rush can be too "down the middle" and predictable. Rush plan is begging for a go-to counter. Allows opponents to take liberties with him late in play and after the whistle. Needs to scan barcode activating nastiness and edge.
Draft Projection
Rounds 1-2
Sources Tell Us
"I wanted him to go back to school because he probably would have been a top-10 pick next year. He's not strong enough to handle NFL guys yet so this year may be a redshirt year for him. He's got some serious juice though. He's going to be a dude when it all comes together." -- AFC team regional scout
NFL Comparison
Carlos Dunlap
Bottom Line
Green's draft grade is based on projection over what he shows today. He has obvious upside that is waiting to be unlocked and unleashed, but he must get stronger and play with better technique and toughness. Green doesn't have the sand in his pants to hold up at the point of attack as an interior defender and will likely be targeted as a base end in 4-3 or 3-4 schemes with a likely role of reducing inside on passing downs. Green may need a team with a patient approach and willing mentor to guide him along his early stages. It will take time, but he should become an impact starter in the league.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/rasheem-green?id=2560158
 
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OLB Dorian O'Daniel, Clemson 6-0 223



Combine Results:
Arm - 31 1/8
Hand - 9
40 - 4.61
Bench - 21
Vertical - 32.0
Broad - 9'11"
3 Cone - 6.64
20 yd. shuttle - 4.07
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Madman on special teams. Finished career with 48 special teams tackles and most of them in kick coverage. Has a gift for playing past kick return blocks and maintaining focus on the returner. Technically sound as tackler. Sees what he hits and drives upper body into target while wrapping to finish. Possesses agility for lateral tackles against cutback runs. Hustles to contain against perimeter runs. Offers versatility. Played near the line and matched up on slot targets. Redirects routes with force. Reads and squeezes from zone. Finished 2017 with seven passes defensed including two pick-six interceptions.
Weaknesses
Just one season as starter. Has the frame of a big safety, but is an average athlete in space. Is a little sluggish in his directional change and needs a runway to get accelerate to top speed. Pursuit speed is below par. Often blocked by smaller slot players against spread rushing attacks. Needs to prove he can beat blocks near the line of scrimmage on next level. Gives up separation when matched in man coverage. Plays upright and needs to do better job of anticipating routes.
Draft Projection
Round 6
Sources Tell Us
"His special teams production is really rare. He has a feel for navigating around the traffic and finding the football. He might get drafted and make a team just on his special teams ability alone." -- NFC regional scout
NFL Comparison
Julian Stanford
Bottom Line
What O'Daniel lacks in size and speed at the linebacker spot, he makes up for with production and consistency. He may not have the tools to become a quality full-time starter at linebacker, but his outstanding career as a special teams cover talent could be enough to earn him a roster spot and a place in the league for years to come.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/dorian-odaniel?id=2560086
 
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ILB Tegray Scales, Indiana 6-0 230



Combine Results:
Arm - 30 3/4
Hand - 8 5/8
40 - 4.77
Bench - 27
Vertical - DNP
Broad - DNP
3 Cone - DNP
20 yd. shuttle - DNP
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Elite instincts keep him near the action and racking up tackles. Keys play direction instantly and gets early jumps to rendezvous point. Vocal leader. Can step downhill without getting trapped in the trash. Limits run lane depth by challenging climbing linemen early in rep. Looks for the action and doesn't wait for it. Uses shoulder turn and hand quickness to help play around and under blocks. Punches and separates from blocks and rarely gets glued for long. Possesses high-end football intelligence. Has innate feel for running back's cuts. Takes quality angles to the play and is able to adjust them around traffic. Decent cover skills in space. Gives strong redirect to routes. Finished career with eight interceptions. Plus coverage teams talent.
Weaknesses
Undersized as an interior linebacker and frame may be maxed out. Struggles to maintain gap leverage while taking on lead blockers. At times, will widen running lane when side-stepping blocks. Will need to get better at striking and shedding at point of attack. Finds himself sliding off tackle attempts when diving rather than running through targets and wrapping up. Scouts question his pursuit speed and closing burst. Plays with some delay in acceleration when changing direction. Needs to be careful about voiding backside contain when flowing wide.
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
NFL Comparison
Brandon Marshall
Bottom Line
Highly instinctive linebacker who combines a keen sense of play direction with a feel for the optimal angles to fill up the stat sheet. Scales may lack desired size and speed, but his 36 tackles for loss and 13 sacks over the last two seasons should give an indication of his playmaking ability. Evaluators may hem and haw over where to take him, but he has the football intelligence, motor and skill to continue finding tackles as an eventual NFL starter at inside linebacker or as a 4-3 SAM.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/tegray-scales?id=2560009
 
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SS Trey Walker, Louisiana-Lafayette 6-1 207

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Combine Results:
Arm - 33 1/2
Hand - 8 3/4
40 - 4.51
Bench - 14
Vertical - 33.0
Broad - 9'11"
3 Cone - 7.00
20 yd. shuttle - 4.28
60 yd. shuttle - 11.27

Strengths
Long-armed safety with adequate range over the top. Opportunistic when he gets his shot. Has eight career interceptions. Uses length and leaping ability as disruptive tools to challenge catches. Forceful hitter in the open field whose frame should be able to accommodate more size. Won't turn down opportunities to send a message. Good feel for run fits near line of scrimmage. Leverages ball carriers against sideline with patient, angled pursuit. Quick to punch and separate to stay clean as tackler.
Weaknesses
Missing instincts to stay a step ahead in coverage. Needs to see it. Takes time to build up speed out of transitions. Slow to open and sprint when challenged over the top. Hips are tight and won't swing open freely. Lacks agility for quick recoveries when he steps out of position. Step slow to diagnose and trigger against the run from high safety. Will need additional play strength for next level. Hits and slides as a tackler.
Draft Projection
Rounds 5-6
Sources Tell Us
"He's really long and has some cover talent. He's better off being hugged up with run support or in coverage. I'd like to see him get some reps as a press corner to see how he handles it." -- AFC team Southeast region scout
Bottom Line
Safety with long, slender build who has good linear speed, but could struggle as an open field tackler and when isolated in deep coverage. Walker's long arms and explosion numbers in testing will be very intriguing to teams who covet measurables and traits from their defensive backs. His size and body type could put him in line for a test run as bump-and-run corner for teams with a rangy free safety over the top.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/trey-walker?id=2560036
 
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FS Natrell Jamerson, Wisconsin 5-10 201



Combine Results:
Arm - 32 5/8
Hand - 9 3/4
40 - 4.40
Bench - 25
Vertical - 35.5
Broad - 10'0"
3 Cone - DNP
20 yd. shuttle - DNP
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Confident and instinctive. Shades what he feels. Began career as a receiver and switched to cornerback before his move to safety. Good pattern recognition. Can stick a foot in the ground and accelerate on the throw. Attacks play-side of the route when he's able. Above average speed to range over the top. Has man cover potential. Extremely strong for his size. Decent reactive athleticism and open field tackler. Heavily involved on special teams including kick returner. Finished career with 20 special teams tackles as jammer and on kickoff coverage.
Weaknesses
Lacks length and overall frame teams like at safety. Big receivers can play over his head. Could struggle to handle size down the field. Balance can be inconsistent when changing directions laterally. Absorbs a majority of the contact when running backs get on top of him. Can be overly cautious when downhill tackle opportunities present themselves. Has just 15 career starts.
Draft Projection
Round 7/PFA
Bottom Line
Jamerson is still learning the position, but he has an interesting blend of instincts and speed. He's a willing tackler, but his lack of size shows up when he has to take on bigger running backs heads-up. His experience as a jammer, covering kickoffs and returning kicks could give him the edge for a backup safety spot on the roster at some point.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/natrell-jamerson?id=2560054
 
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CB Donte Jackson, Louisiana St. 5-10 178



Combine Results:
Arm - 29 1/2
Hand - 8 3/4
40 - 4.32
Bench - 7
Vertical - DNP
Broad - 10'0"
3 Cone - DNP
20 yd. shuttle - DNP
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Brings elite athleticism and speed to the field each game. May be the fastest player in this year's draft. All the make-up speed you need. Loose and fluid with super-twitch. Smooth backpedal with very little wasted motion in transitions. Plus body control to handle tight or off coverage. Electric in click and close to the football. Closing burst increases ball production. Has traits and cover ability to play outside or in slot. Closes out separation from breaks very quickly. Has ability to bait quarterbacks into interceptions. Takes steep pursuit angles and can beat running backs to the corner. Learned under former LSU defensive backs Jalen Mills, Jamal Adams and Tre'Davious White.
Weaknesses
Frame is chiseled but slight. Lacks desired frame to matchup with NFL size and support the run. Thrown off-balance by clever route runners. Instincts are below average. Little route anticipation. Gets lost in coverage and guards grass at times. Needs better feel in zone and to feel route development around him. Doesn't sink and close out drop windows behind him. Room to improve angles to the throw. Hands are janky and unreliable. Allows certain interceptions to slip out of his grasp. Ankle-biter as tackler who can get trucked if he tackles too high.
Draft Projection
Rounds 1-2
NFL Comparison
Leodis McKelvin
Bottom Line
Cover corner with below-average size, but elite speed and athleticism. Jackson lacks instincts but has rare closing burst so there will be feast-or-famine games in his future. Due to his slight frame, teams are sure to test his resolve and durability in run support. Jackson's athletic traits should ensure that he makes plenty of plays on the ball, but he'll need to develop better route recognition and focus in order to reach his full potential. Jackson should find early work as a third cornerback.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/donte-jackson?id=2560070
 
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WR Daurice Fountain, Northern Iowa 6-2 210



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Scouting Report:
An extremely athletic, shifty wide receiver / return man that is going to shine all through the draft process. Excellent agility combined with elite top end speed and body control will get the attention of scouts all the way up until the draft. Moves naturally out of breaks, and just bursts after making cuts with his routes. Focuses well on catching the ball either at its highest point or in stride to quickly turn a catch into yards after catch. Small school prospect that is going to shoot up draft boards.
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http://www.draftblaster.com/2018-nfl-draft/nfl-mock-draft/daurice-fountain-wr-northern-iowa/
 
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OLB Matthew Thomas, Florida St. 6-3 232



Combine Results:
Arm - 33
Hand - 8 7/8
40 - 4.58
Bench - DNP
Vertical - 41.5
Broad - 10'11"
3 Cone - 6.85
20 yd. shuttle - 4.28
60 yd. shuttle - DNP

Strengths
Long-limbed with a frame that might be able to pack on more muscle. Has explosive athletic ability with plus chase speed and range. Has access to a second gear that can close out running backs before they get the corner turned and get up the field. Flashes disruptive quality when he triggers downhill into a gap on zone plays. Good reactive athleticism with talent to recover and get in on a play. Possesses smooth hips and feet and can mirror opponents when asked to cover in man. Can be a boomer hitter in the open field. Does a decent job of sticking his chest in on ball carriers when tackling them on an angle.
Weaknesses
Has a low number of high-impact plays. Has just one forced fumble and one fumble recovery his entire career. Sits on second level and waits for action to get to him rather than playing downhill. Too lightweight to leverage his gap and squeeze rushing lanes. Allows blockers to get into his frame rather than punching to separate. Technique seems optional to him. Too willing to run rather than scrape with squared pads. Lacks patience when pursuing wide flowing run plays and will overrun his fits. Instincts and awareness are poor. Looks lost in a fog on play-action and will chase ghosts that aren't there.
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7/PFA
Bottom Line
Thomas is lacking in many of the areas teams covet in linebacker play. His instincts are poor, he doesn't always play with a competitive demeanor, he's not a downhill player and he lacks play strength and productivity for the position. However, Thomas does possess a long frame with outstanding play speed and the potential to make plays. It's his athletic traits and "potential" that will give him a shot as a WILL linebacker who will need to excel on special teams to stick with a team long-term.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/matthew-thomas?id=2559886
 
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