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2019 Nfl Draft Prospects

RB Justice Hill Oklahoma St. 5-10 190lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 5-10
Weight: 198
Arm: 31 5/8
Hand: 9 1/2
40: 4.40
10 : 1.48
225: 21
VJ: 40
BJ: 10'10"


PLAYER COMPARISON – Marlon Mack

BEST TRAIT – Elusiveness

WORST TRAIT – Short Yardage Skill

BEST FILM – Oklahoma (2017)

WORST FILM – Iowa State (2018)

RED FLAGS – 2018 rib INJ

Justice Hill projects as a potential feature rusher at the NFL level. Hill illustrates high end lateral quickness and cut ability, plus a diverse attack in the open field to put defenders in a bind. Hill needs to cut down on the greedy plays, he’s guilty of overworking his cuts and would be well served to make one cut on the second level and work for gained yardage. Hill will not find much success pushing the pile but teams featuring a lot of inside/outside zone concepts would feature him most effectively.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/12/09/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-justice-hill/
 
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Man, we really need a coaching staff hired so we can start focusing on guys that might fit our system.
 
WR D.K. Metcalf Ole Miss 6-4 230lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-3
Weight: 228
Arm: 34 7/8
Hand: 9 7/8
40: 4.33
10 : 1.45
225: 27
VJ: 40.5
BJ: 11'2"
20S: 4.5
3C: 7.38

BEST TRAIT – Explosiveness

WORST TRAIT – Hands

BEST FILM – Texas Tech (2018)

WORST FILM – Alabama (2017)

RED FLAGS – 2018 Neck INJ

D.K. Metcalf enters the 2019 NFL Draft as a rare prospect, his blend of physicality and explosiveness have the ability to develop into a game-changing WR. Metcalf projects favorably to just about any system, he’s fluid enough to run hard angled routes and big enough to win in the red zone. Metcalf offers vertical explosiveness as well. An early starter just scratching the surface of how good he can really be.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/12/05/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-d-k-metcalf/
 
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TE Caleb Wilson UCLA 6-5 235lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-4
Weight: 240
Arm: 33
Hand: 9 3/4
40: 4.56
VJ: 29
BJ: 9'5"
20S: 4.40
60S: 12.18
3C: 7.20

PROS: Excellent hands catcher who has no trouble snagging high-velocity balls away from his frame and at odd angles with long arms and powerful mitts. Catches well through contact and when going to the ground with nice adjustment ability. Can rip through contact in the second level to separate into space; also works good wiggle at the top of routes to push defenders away from his intended break. Has really nice burst out of his breaks to win an initial step of separation. Not particularly fast over distances but has nice initial explosiveness from the line and after the initial break. Will open strides and step hard on defender’s toes to fabricate vertical push to create more separation–generally, runs crisp, no nonsense routes.

Has shown the ability to track over his shoulder, though downfield profile is thus far under-represented. Does well to seal off backside flow during zone concepts–has powerful lower body and torsion strength through core to turn defenders backside. Will explode into the second level as a blocker and win initial leverage quickly; uses explosiveness to generate initial displacement to open running lanes. With latch and drive for multiple yards as well as a second-level blocker. Pass protection a mixed bag of results.

CONS: Not overly quick or big, thus necessitating added mass to be a true TE at the NFL level. Not a driving force as a frontside blocker against EMLOS, likely due in part to his insufficient mass. Inability to displace without first generating velocity over a runway limits his ability as an inline blocker. Lateral quickness issues will show up in pass protection. Has very few broken tackles across his film and does not show any wiggle in space, nor does he like to lower his shoulder to run through people. Good at creating space as a route runner and winning when there is space to be had, but the next level to his game is being able to create his own YAC.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/05/23/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-caleb-wilson/
 
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OG Terronne Prescod NC State 6-5 334lbs.

Prescod - #70



NFL Combine
Non-participant


PROS: Has the power to move people against their will and put them on their back. Uproots defensive lineman out of their gap and creates space in the run game. Very intentional about body positioning and taking advantage of blocking angles. Blends technique and power well. Stout anchor against bull rushers in pass pro, rarely compromising the depth of the pocket. Easily absorbs power and redirects. Does well to keep pass rushers at the end of his reach with a well-timed punch in pass pro. Fits his hands extremely well, rarely gets wide and illustrates impressive grip strength to steer and sustain blocks. Operates from a consistently firm, wide base. Effective as a vertical blocker and takes good angles to the second level. Timing is generally on point. Has scheme versatility to operate in man and zone blocking schemes.

CONS: Carries some bad weight in his midsection and thighs that robs him of mobility. Is guilty of overextending and getting too much weight over his toes. Is generally balanced but will fold at the waste and take away from his body control. Can win in space but his range is somewhat limited. Can show more awareness and find production when uncovered in pass pro. Lateral mobility is lacking.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/10/12/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-terronne-prescod/
 
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DT Dexter Lawrence Clemson 6-4 350lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-4
Weight: 342
Arm: 34 3/4
Hand: 10 1/2
40: 5.05
10 : 1.76
225: 36


What I liked: Lawrence has outstanding size and power. Against the run, he is tough to move off the line of scrimmage and flashes surprising quickness once he gets off blocks. He has very good awareness/recognition.

As a pass rusher, he's still a work in progress, but he generates excellent pocket push because of his raw power. Every now and then, he'll flash a quick hand move to generate pressure. He also has a good feel/timing against the quick game and uses his length to bat down passes.

Where he needs to improve: His biggest issue is his pad level. He's a tall defensive lineman and he plays too high at times, which exposes his chest and allows inferior players to block him. As mentioned above, he's raw in the passing game and needs to come up with a better plan.

Biggest takeaway: I'd like to see Lawrence be a little more consistent and dominant, but I'm in love with his potential. I believe he would really benefit from losing 10 to 15 pounds, which would increase his range against the run and his get-off as a pass rusher. He has only scratched the surface of what he could ultimately become in the near future.

He reminds me of: Linval Joseph. The Vikings hit a home run when they signed Joseph in free agency back in March of 2014. He has enormous size and he's immovable at the point of attack. He also is surprisingly nimble and disruptive against the pass. I see some similarities in Lawrence's game tape at Clemson. There is one big difference -- Joseph was grossly underrated coming out of college and even early in his NFL career. I don't think we'll see the same mistake whenever Lawrence decides to move on to the league.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ter-lawrence-raw-clemson-dt-has-big-potential
 
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DE Brian Burns Florida St. 6-5 235lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-5
Weight: 249
Arm: 33 7/8
Hand: 10
40: 4.56
10 : 1.57
VJ: 36
BJ: 10'9"
3C: 7.01


BEST TRAIT – Rush Moves/Counters

WORST TRAIT – Speed-to-Power

RED FLAGS – None

Billed as a speed/bend pass rusher, Burns is certainly capable of winning that way, but that title seems to minimize how well-rounded his whole pass rush skill set is. Sharp with his hands and diverse with his rush plan, Burns can beat tackles inside or outside and has terrific mental processing to take advantage of what opponents gives him. His weigh-ins and size-adjusted athletic testing will be important, but his tape, traits and production say first round prospect despite his lack of an elite first step.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/01/03/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-brian-burns/
 
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ILB Tre Lamar Clemson 6-4 255lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-3
Weight: 253
Arm: 32 1/4
Hand: 9 1/2


PROS: Physically imposing presence in the middle of the field. First off the bus body composition. Plays forward and into the line of scrimmage with intent and power plugging gaps. Plays with active hands while working through contact. Diagnoses inside run well and certainly fits the bill as a thumper. Good closing speed playing forward when there is a clear path to his target. Executes with urgency. Offers some appeal as a blitzer. Has good contact power and balance.

CONS: A throwback linebacker that lacks many of the desirable traits for today’s game. Tight hipped and lacks lateral mobility. Range is limited to between the tackles only. Noticeably lacks comfort in space and in his coverage drops. Does not read the backfield well in zone coverage and is often stuck in the mud. Very calculated in space in terms of movement and reactionary skills. A scheme specific player that is likely to not see the field on passing downs at the next level; might even be a subpackage contributor only. Not a candidate for work in man coverage against tight ends or running backs and asking him to carry them into space. Limited.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/09/03/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-tre-lamar/
 
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CB Julian Love Notre Dame 5-11 193lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195
Arm: 31 3/4
Hand: 9
40: 4.58
225: 14
VJ: 36
BJ: 10'1"
20S: 4.1
3C: 6.72


PROS: Quick feet to mirror-and-match receivers in man coverage. Explodes to the ball from a standstill in underneath coverage. Reads the 3-step game well and processing the action in front of him quickly. Makes plays on the ball with ability to close on routes breaking in front of him. From off coverage, uses hands well to re-direct and even jam up a receiver down the field (albeit testing the illegal contact rules). Instincts and anticipation are pluses. Appears to have the long speed to stay on top of receivers. Off-coverage is currently his bread-and-butter.

CONS: Not especially big or fast for a corner. Both categories might check the box, but neither will be his calling card in NFL. Arms appear short. Can get over-eager in his footwork in press, forcing himself into recovery mode early. Has to use his hands more effectively in press, allows for clean releases far too easily. If receiver gains positioning on him early, he struggles to recover. Big hitch in his transition from pedal to moving forward hinder otherwise excellent click-and-close. Susceptible to double moves. Allows more separation than he should at times because of inefficient footwork. Too many false steps at the top of routes and at the line of scrimmage. Can be late to turn and run with receivers, allowing vertical separation.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/08/02/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-julian-love/
 
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S Jaquan Johnson Miami (Fla.) 5-11 190lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195
Arm: 31 3/4
Hand: 9
40: 4.69
225: 18
VJ: 33
BJ: 10'1"


BEST TRAIT – Physicality

WORST TRAIT – Ball Skills

RED FLAGS – None

There is so much to like about the way Johnson plays forward by aggressively attacking the football, playing thought contact and finishing. With that said, his body composition doesn’t mesh well with his best qualities as a football player. While the NFL likes physical and aggressive safeties, it covets those that are sound in coverage and can make game-changing plays on the ball – that’s where Johnson is lacking. His coverage instincts and ball skills are below average, especially for a player with his experience. Johnson should be a special teams standout that offers upside in sub-packages on defense but there is considerable growth needed for him to be viewed as a starter.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/12/23/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-jaquan-johnson/
 
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QB Dwayne Haskins Ohio St. 6-3 220lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 231
Arm: 33 1/4
Hand: 9 5/8
40: 5.04
VJ: 28.5


PROS: Is a natural thrower, generating velocity effortlessly when needing to push the ball with pace. Confident working in the pocket, stands tall and does well to really drive throws to desired target. Ball consistently arrives with pop to the hands of his receivers. Sees the field well from the pocket and when forced off his spot, showing a very strong understanding of spacing and where his receivers are supposed to be. Can throw with accuracy to all three levels, setting up receivers favorably for run after catch opportunities. Mobility within the pocket is effective, is capable of sliding in the pocket and adjusting to avoid a rusher. Haskins threads the needle and throws with accuracy, especially between the numbers; beating tight man coverage and placing the ball where only his receiver can catch it.

CONS: Dwayne Haskins isn’t asked to take a ton of shots down the field, given spread passing offense and nature of skill players around him. Has had some inconsistencies when working the ball down the field with placement, typically granted reprieve with ball adjustments from receivers. Is still fairly untested, in first season starting and will continue to be tested by top shelf defenses in the coming months. Translation out of OSU offense will be a point of contention until Haskins is able to get on the white board with coaches/personnel. That said, Haskins currently does show an impressive mastery of his role and offense despite lack of experience.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/09/24/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-dwayne-haskins/
 
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RB Devin Singletary FAU 5-9 210lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 5-7
Weight: 203
Arm: 28 7/8
Hand: 8 1/2
40: 4.66
10 : 1.53
225: 15
VJ: 35
BJ: 9'9"
20S: 4.4
3C: 7.32

PROS: Patient between the tackles runner, has little issue with slow playing rushes with the need to allow pulling OL to get set before pressing into the second level. Has developed an effective feel for when to proceed and push with aggressiveness into the point of attack to optimize chunk gains. Has been an immensely productive football player, responsible for 59 total touchdowns in just 32 career games to date (10/17/2018) at Florida Atlantic. Contact balance and effectiveness in challenging tacklers in the open field has yielded quality results as measured by yards after contact. Rushes with effective power thanks to small stature and natural leverage. Smooth athlete in the open field, can alter and adjust feet effectively to step around contact.

CONS: Foot speed is a primary concern, as Devin Singletary doesn’t appear to have a lot of explosiveness to his cuts. Singletary has limited long speed, top shelf athletes in the back seven should have no issues in pursuit chasing him down and limiting his long distance runs. Is limited in the supplementary areas of the game, specifically in pass protection. Often misses opportunities to pick up second level rushers in pass protection. Fails to use his hands as a means of dissuading pass rushers. Production, while terrific, is inflated playing in Coach Kiffin’s spread offense against lesser competition. Singletary has produced just 3.5 yards per touch in 3 games against Power 5 competition (Miami in 2016, Wisconsin in 2017 and Oklahoma in 2018).
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/10/17/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-devin-singletary/
 
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WR Anthony Johnson Buffalo 6-2 210lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-2
Weight: 209
Arm: 31 3/8
Hand: 9 3/8
40: DNP
225: 18
VJ: 32.5
BJ: 10'2"
3C: 7.12

BEST TRAIT – Hands/YAC

WORST TRAIT – Speed/Separation Quickness

RED FLAGS – None

In my opinion, Anthony Johnson is the toughest kind of player to scout. He has no obvious weaknesses, but isn’t outstanding in any area either. He’ll probably check in around 6-foot-1, 200 pounds and test about average for that size at the Combine. Average sized receivers with no skill or athletic trump card coming from non-Power 5 schools are an absolute pain to scout. That’s why the Senior Bowl (assuming he gets invited) will be big for Johnson.

His best features are probably strong hands and impressive awareness and elusiveness after the catch, dropping few balls and showing the ability to create on manufactured touches. Johnson can work through contact at the line of scrimmage and in the air, but finishes are inconsistent and he doesn’t look explosive enough to separate from more athletic corners in man coverage. I love that he can play inside and outside right away in the NFL, and is a capable blocker, but Johnson ceiling may be a what-you-see-is-what-you-get possession receiver whose skill set will hardly be considered irreplaceable
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/11/22/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-anthony-johnson/
 
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TE T.J. Hockenson Iowa 6-5 250lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-5
Weight: 251
Arm: 32 1/4
Hand: 9 1/2
40: 4.71
225: 17
VJ: 37.5
BJ: 10'3"
20S: 4.18
60S: 11.55
3C: 7.02


BEST TRAIT – Versatility

WORST TRAIT – Deep Speed (I guess?)

BEST FILM – Wisconsin (2018)

WORST FILM – Penn State (2018)

RED FLAGS – None

T.J. Hockenson is one of the easiest/hardest evaluations of my season. Hockenson is terrifically balanced as a football player and it doesn’t take more than a few reps to know he’s an immediate starter at the NFL level with scheme diversity. The challenge for Hockenson’s tape? Listing a weakness. Hockenson is comfortable in any number of roles, giving comfort that he’ll be fine in WCO or vertical passing offenses alike. He’s a scheme transcendent prospect.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/01/16/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-t-j-hockenson/

T.J. Hockenson: The Better Iowa TE Prospect?
Okay, before we get all up in a tizzy: Noah Fant is really, really good at football.


While he doesn’t get the volume you’d expect of a Round 1 player (we’ll get to that), the more recognized of the Iowa tight ends has elite receiving ability at the position. He has record-breaking athleticism in the program and it shows up on the field in his routes and ability after the catch; he tracks the ball well and has a catch radius the size of Texas. As a true junior, he’s a bit more likely to declare than T.J. Hockenson — and I’m not actually sure that Hockenson is better.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/11/13/t-j-hockenson-the-better-iowa-te-prospect/


 
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OC Elgton Jenkins Miss. State 6-4 310lbs.

Jenkins - #74



NFL Combine
Height: 6-4
Weight: 310
Arm: 34
Hand: 10 1/4
225: 29
VJ: 28
BJ: 9'1"
20S: 4.62
3C: 7.77


PROS: Listed size is ideal for the position, if he is in fact that big. Good wide base to anchor against power rushers. Hand placement is ideal, if an opponent works to his edge, gets a hand on the hip and runs the arc with them past the quarterback. Smooth mover with good body control.

Gets to the second level with ease and moves fluidly in space. Strong, leveraged hands in the run game. Works his hips into contact to get a good initial punch off the ball. Technical with his hand usage, finds leverage points to gain early control. Good mental processing to pick up stunts and twists up front.

Rarely blows assignments. Cerebrally, should impress coaches with his ability to recognize pressure and communicate at the pivot spot. Smart, well-spoken, considered the brain of the Mississippi State offensive line. Has played every position except right guard while in college.

CONS: Despite listed size, doesn’t play like he has overwhelming physical or athletic traits. Not explosive out of his stance and doesn’t attack opponents with an aggressiveness that threatens their run fit off the snap. Can struggle to reach quicker players in zone schemes due to slow feet. Not a finisher. Needs to show more aggression and leg drive to latch and stay on defenders, too often doesn’t sustain his blocks.

More aggressive players bring the fight to him, leading to too many 1v1 losses. Flashes of working to obtain optimal positioning and seal defenders off, but not consistent at all. The nastiness and passion coaches desire in their offensive linemen doesn’t seem to be there.

Pass rushers with great traits or a plan of attack can work him 1v1. Struggles to respond quickly to counters, seems a beat slow in his transitions. Lack of length can be an issue against long arms on the inside. Just think the deepest position group in the NFL (interior defensive line) will really challenge his lack of great traits and aggression.
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/12/24/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-elgton-jenkins/
 
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