2019 Nfl Draft Prospects

[DKphin]

S Andrew Wingard Wyoming 6-0 209lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-0
Weight: 209
Arm: 30 1/2
Hand: 8 5/8
40: 4.57
225: 9
VJ: 36.5
BJ: 10'1"
20S: 4.2
60S: 11.69
3C: 7.08

PROS: Excellent downhill safety who excels playing in the box. Best plays come as from 8 yards behind the line of scrimmage, keying quickly on backfield action, and closing quickly into gaps before blockers arrive. Disrupts many running schemes with knack for getting involved early and creating contact at or behind the line of scrimmage. Has good five-yard burst to get underneath blocks and take advantage of limited space. Downhill mentality also appears when taking on blockers — has surprisingly great contact balance to stay upright after bouncing off blocks and get involved in tackle. Downhill mentality, burst, and utilization of space also show up as a pursuit player, though ability to cover longer distances is a weakness.

Disciplined zone defender who does well to recognize play action and remain at an advantageous leverage — doesn’t get beaten by misdirection. Generally reads his keys very soundly and with good understanding. Will beat teammates to their landmark because he’s so quick to diagnose. Has a large tackle radius with long arms and good grip strength to ride ball carriers down.

CONS: A poor athlete that may not meet NFL benchmarks. Labors sincerely when changing direction and cannot be trusted to get and stay connected in man coverage. Struggles mightily to come to balance when closing for tackles; is easily shaken in space. Does not drop hips or appropriately target when coming in to tackle — many tackles are just latches and drag-downs. Flexibility in hips may prove a big issue.

Does not recruit his hands to shake blocks when closing down against the run. Again, is oddly successful bouncing off of blocks while maintaining feet, but better hand usage would help him fit better against the run and give up less space. Disciplined style of play, especially in zone coverage, will make him a bit late to overlap or attack shallow routes — not a playmaker. Has little experience in deep zones but seems uncomfortable; athletic profile does not translate well to deep zone responsibilities.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/08/25/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-andrew-wingard/

 

[AL R]

 

[j-off-her-doll]

Tough news for Simmons. Had him going 11 to Cincinnati.

 

[ILfinfans85]

Grab him later in the draft. Like the Cowboys LB who injury was a ton worse. Grab him and U have a 1st rd talent cheaper.

 

[DKphin]

QB Easton Stick N. Dakota St. 6-2 222lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 214
Arm: 32 1/8
Hand: 9 1/4
40: 4.63
VJ: 33.5
BJ: 9'10"
20S: 4.05

PROS: Has sturdy build. Does well to lead targets into space and give them chances to create after the catch. Accurate thrower on the move in any direction. Keeps his eyes down the field when things break down around him and working outside the pocket. Works his progressions with consistency and rarely locks in on a single read. Willing to test man coverage and work the football into tight windows. Has the arm strength do drive the football with pace and velocity. A true dual-threat that can scramble for yardage and execute designed runs. Footwork is rhythmic and he is capable of building quick platforms to deliver from. Sound mechanically – weight transfer, establishing a throwing platform, aligning his shoulders and hip rotation are clean. Throwing motion is compact and efficient. Has the mobility to manipulate the pocket and generally feels the rush well. Has positive flashes of vertical accuracy. Works from a pro-style system that features under center reps, frequent play action and 5/7 step drops. Utilizes a pump fake to move coverage, resets and delivers. Sells and carries out his play fakes with intent. Will be a three-year starer.

CONS: Field vision is spotty – there are too many times that he fails to see (or respect) leveraged defenders in space and will still try to fit the ball despite modest consistency with ball placement. There are times that more touch is required to give his targets their best chance to make a play on the ball. Needs to be most deliberate about protecting the football and not try to work the ball between windows it cannot fit. Makes throws with anticipation but still needs to speed up his process at times. Level of competition is a concern that concern is accentuated by his intermittent ball placement and decision making issues that will be problematic at the NFL level should they not improve.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/08/05/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-easton-stick/

 

[DKphin]

RB Josh Jacobs Alabama 5-10 216lbs.





NFL Combine
Height: 5-11
Weight: 220
Arm: 31 5/8
Hand: 10 1/8

NFL Comparison
Sony Michel
Overview
Prototypical combination of size and skill-set as an every-down runner with the ability to slash or impose his will on any given snap. Jacobs runs with good bend, vision and burst, and he proved to be an effective pass-catcher out of the backfield or from the slot. He will probe and burst, but he could become more elusive with better tempo as a runner. Jacobs is a decisive runner with outstanding one-cut talent to become a bellcow lead back.
Strengths

• Built like you want with low center of gravity and sturdy frame
• Forceful and violent as a finisher
• Gives extra effort for successful short-yardage carries
• Stout base to balance through contact and beyond
• Patient but decisive on outside zone runs
• Allows blockers to do their jobs
• Instinctive with timing for quick cuts off of block development
• Comfortable as a single back or behind a lead blocker
• Has gas to bounce it to and around the corner
• Footwork for controlled cuts in tight quarters
• Good effectiveness as a pass-catcher
• Used out of backfield in packages
• Has ability to track the ball like a receiver

Weaknesses

• Low percentage of explosive carries
• Might not have enough speed to hit the home run
• Gather and cut is slightly exaggerated
• Tends to keep gas pedal mashed once he decides to go
• Struggles to slow, gather and cut beyond second level
• Doesn't create enough indecision in open-field tacklers
• Content to default into heavy contact
• Rarely counted on to handle blitz pick-up duties on third downs

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/josh-jacobs?id=32462019-0002-5623-77c1-c771f437a5a6

 

[DKphin]

WR Emmanuel Butler N. Arizona 6-3 216lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-3
Weight: 217
Arm: 33
Hand: 10 1/8
225: 11
VJ: 36
BJ: 9'7"
20S: 4.22

Overview
Butler's possesses the size and frame NFL teams want out on the perimeter, but his 2018 tape failed to capture enough magic after missing 2017 with a shoulder injury. He lacks vertical push to fight back against bump and run coverage and he may not be an effective enough ball-winner to overcome his speed deficiencies.
Strengths

• Possesses desired height, weight, length
• Frame is well-proportioned and chiseled
• Impressive production in 2015 and 2016 before shoulder injury in 2017
• Good downfield concentration when playing the ball
• Leverages cornerbacks into the field to open landing areas for sideline throws
• Uses arm length to his advantage
• Hands catcher with consistent arm extension
• Light feet to bound around tacklers

Weaknesses

• Played against lower level of cornerback competition
• Hip tightness restricts stride length down the field
• Not enough speed to get vertical against NFL corners
• Will have to deal with NFL route squatters underneath
• Unable to get away from press coverage
• Tight man coverage tends to stick
• Lacks juice out of his turns
• Gives away zone intentions

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/emmanuel-butler?id=32462019-0002-5624-941d-874bcd423fc7

 

[Birdmond]

RB Josh Jacobs Alabama 5-10 216lbs.





https://www.nfl.com/prospects/josh-jacobs?id=32462019-0002-5623-77c1-c771f437a5a6

Really hoping Jacobs has a ridiculous combine. I like him.

 

[DKphin]

TE Kahale Warring San Diego St. 6-6 250lbs.

Warring - #87



NFL Combine
Height: 6-5
Weight: 252
Arm: 32 3/4
Hand: 9 3/4
40: 4.67
225: 19
VJ: 36.5
BJ: 10'2"
20S: 4.25
60S: 11.72
3C: 7.21

Overview
Exciting and ascending, Warring is still a relative newcomer to the game, but he has the size, speed and athleticism to become a versatile, high-impact player on the pro level. He has the competitiveness to handle run-blocking duties and the talent to line up in the slot. While his production won't catch your eye, his tape does with quickness and ball skills that should make him a more productive target in the NFL than he was in college.
Strengths

• Chiseled, athletic frame with very good size
• Has blocking toughness and just needs to improve technique
• Snaps hands and hips into engagement
• Good radar in space as move-blocker
• Races off snap and into seam with plus acceleration
• Early speed to lose linebackers
• Nifty, quick feet for sharp directional change in routes
• Talented to work all three levels as receiver
• Former basketball player and it shows
• Able to post up defenders and win body positioning
• Sudden leaper with springs to win at the high-point
• Makes mid-air ball adjustments
• Ability to run past or drag tacklers after catch

Weaknesses

• Needs to improve his landmarks as run-blocker
• Slow-starter getting into lateral blocks and loses positioning
• Inconsistent hands as base-blocker
• Needs to improve timing on work-up blocks
• Still relatively inexperienced with modest career production
• Not as clever in setting up route breaks as he could be
• Will need to work quicker and be more sudden with red zone work
• Dropped too many easy catches in 2018

Sources Tell Us

"He's exciting to project because he hasn't played that much football and he still has big-time flashes. He's one of those guys who was good at everything in high school athletics, and that usually translates out on the field." -- West Coast scout for NFC team

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kahale-warring?id=32462019-0002-5624-251f-779af04cdf06

 

[DKphin]

OC Sean Rawlings Mississippi 6-4 294lbs.

Rawlings - #50



NFL Combine
Non-participant

Overview
Willing center prospect with decent technique and quickness, but a lack of functional power and overall mass to withstand the rigors of an NFL defender.
Strengths

• Intelligent player that sets all protections
• Potential to develop as a better run blocker with increased strength
• Good lateral movement when slide protecting
• Good initial hand placement into contact
• Decent initial quickness after snap.

Weaknesses

• Thin-boned with skinny limbs and no bubble
• Core strength and functional power aren't there
• No pop in initial punch as run blocker
• Gets cross-faced on pin down blocks
• Cannot recover and redirect defenders that attack his edge
• Not much finish to speak of
• Inability due to size and strength to play at second position
• Lacks anchor vs
• bull rush

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sean-rawlings?id=32462019-0002-5624-468c-a0bc0514ded3

 

[DKphin]

DT Ricky Walker Virginia Tech 6-2 304lbs.

Walker - #8



NFL Combine
Non-participant

Overview
Squatty three-technique with disruptive quickness and a feel for finding gaps, but he has a complete inability to withstand power and protect his gap. Walker plays with a great motor and has room for improvement with his hands that could unlock even more potential for quick wins off the snap. His lack of functional power at the point of attack makes him scheme-inflexible, but he has a shot at finding backup work for a unit looking for interior defenders with disruptive qualities.
Strengths

• Built low and plays low with good initial pad level
• Gets off the ball and up the field with effective burst
• Plays with good energy on each snap
• Good lateral movement and short-area athleticism
• Can beat opponents across their face on back-side blocks
• Has arm-over and quick-shed moves to find gaps quickly
• Stays off the ground plays with decent balance
• Keeps working feet to find edge as a rusher
• Has adequate spin-counter to reset his rush

Weaknesses

• Lacks initial pop in punch
• Base carries below-average anchor
• Got obliterated at times by Boston College double teams
• Unable to recover against downhill power
• Edge blocks roll him way out of the play
• Not strong enough to be a two-gap defender
• No secondary pass-rush move
• Has difficulty getting out of the midline as interior rusher
• Gets too upright as the rep progresses

Sources Tell Us

"He's probably going to be more interesting to us because we are an upfield run defense and that is what he can do." -- Regional scout for AFC team

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ricky-walker?id=32462019-0002-5624-199e-4f90e35bdd2a

 

[DKphin]

DE Michael Dogbe Temple 6-3 275lbs.



NFL Combine
Non-participant

NFL Comparison
John Franklin-Myers
Overview
Interior rush specialist who combines quick, strong hands and lateral quickness to generate consistent pocket heat. Dogbe is an athletic rusher with a diverse rush approach which should play in his favor, but he may not be impactful enough against the run to rise beyond a backup level player with sub-rush potential. Teams could see Dogbe as a 4-3 base end or a 3-4 rush end depending on their scheme.
Strengths

• Given single-digit jersey representing toughness
• Above-average body control
• Fast hands in attacking blocks
• Power to shed quickly and find tackle
• Potential to play in 1 or 2-gap scheme
• Stays active as mid-line rusher
• Plus hand work to diversify his rush attack
• Agile and athletic for edge to edge attacks
• Able to swerve and tail scrambling quarterbacks
• Spin moves works as effective rush and block counter

Weaknesses

• Shorter than desired arm length for 5-technique
• Instincts and run diagnosis appear to be just average
• Inconsistent reading blocker's first steps
• Finds himself behind reach blocks on zone plays
• Tall off the snap and loses his leverage
• Imbalance of power with lower body trailing upper body
• Needs to set strong, sharper edge
• Unable to drop anchor and make a stand when block rolls downhill on him

 

[DKphin]

ILB Mack Wilson Alabama 6-2 236lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-1
Weight: 240
Arm: 32 3/8
Hand: 9 1/4
VJ: 32
BJ: 9'9"

BEST TRAIT – Ball Skills

WORST TRAIT – Key & Diagnose

RED FLAGS – None

Wilson was my favorite draft-eligible linebacker in the country heading into the season, admittedly off of just two starts and some third down coverage play that got me excited. Unfortunately he did not live up to expectations this season at Alabama, failing to show much development from the neck up in his key-and-diagnose ability.

I’m still hopeful on Wilson’s coverage ability and bullish on his impressive ball skills, redeeming qualities that keep him firmly as a day 2 grade on my board. But unless he gets more aggressive in his playing style between the tackles, playing forward and attacking his keys rather than sitting back on his heels, it’s hard to see him being a quality, 3-down starter in the NFL.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/11/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-mack-wilson/

 

[DKphin]

CB Lonnie Johnson Kentucky 6-2 207lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-2
Weight: 213
Arm: 32 5/8
Hand: 9 1/8
40: 4.52
225:15
VJ: 38
BJ: 10'9"
20S: 4.1
3C: 7.01

NFL Comparison
Tharold Simon
Overview
Long and tall with physical traits galore, Johnson looks the part but lacks the consistency and ball skills expected of a starting NFL cornerback. He has enough athleticism to make it as a cornerback, but he could be tied to a press-and-trail scheme where some of his coverage deficiencies can be covered up. His physical gifts could get him overdrafted, but he can become an eventual starter if he hones his ball skills and finds the right scheme fit.
Strengths

• Exceptional size for the position
• Long arms dangle down his side
• Has physical traits to become much more effective from press
• Offers up a stiff jab to stall receiver's release near goal line
• Adequate smoothness in backpedal
• Fluid feet in early stages of mirror-and-match from press or off-man
• Lateral transitions are fluid
• Adequate eye balance between high/low routes from zone
• Effective use of length when throws are in front of him
• Shows flashes of aggression to become better in run support
• Dangerous off the edge as kick blocker

Weaknesses

• Lacks consistent competitive nature
• Motor runs hot and cold in run support
• Content to allow catches in front of him without squeezing the route
• Below-average ball skills and instincts lead to abysmal ball production
• No interceptions and only eight passes defensed over two years
• Rarely finds football once back is to the passer
• Slow to gather feet and trigger on throws from off coverage
• Rare to see him track ball or challenge at the high point
• Speedsters eat his cushion and fly by him on go routes
• Lacks top-end makeup speed to run down mistakes
• Below-average route anticipation to stay connected

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/lonnie-johnson?id=32194a4f-4800-0020-6142-473a18150e9b

 

[DKphin]

S Evan Worthington Colorado 6-2 200lbs.



NFL Combine
Height: 6-2
Weight: 212
Arm: 32 3/4
Hand: 9 1/2
40: 4.64
225: 17
VJ: 33.5
BJ: 10'1"
20S: 4.37
60S: 11.88
3C: 7.07

NFL Comparison
John Johnson
Overview
Versatile defensive back with the tools and traits for catch disruption as a future NFL starter. Worthington's value to teams could depend on where they project him since he's played all over the field. He has the size and athleticism to handle a variety of man-cover targets from the slot, but his length, ball skills and range could be coveted as a deep safety. He could use more toughness as a run defender, but his traits and skill level might make him a future starter if his football character doesn't backslide.
Strengths

• Offers versatility as interchangeable safety and as a big nickel slot
• Comes into camp with ready-made NFL size
• Twitched-up movements for early response
• Wide net tackler who runs the alley effectively
• Rangy and covers ground quickly
• Smooth pedal from single-high
• Above-average ball-tracking and finds proper positioning
• Hips are fluid allowing for unencumbered transitions
• Carries quality play speed
• Gets up high to challenge and catch at high-point
• Solid burst challenging the passing lane
• Closes and tackles quickly before YAC damage can be done

Weaknesses

• Work ethic has been an issue in the past
• Suspended for entire 2016 season
• Finesse playing style for his size
• Gears down into contact
• More likely to grab and drag than stick and drive as finisher
• Keeps eyes glued on downfield target rather than getting head around
• Tilted off-balance by stem baits in man coverage
• Missed time as a freshman and as a senior with concussions

Sources Tell Us

"On tape, I thought his best position might be high (safety) but he's so big and quick that I'll bet he ends up getting a shot in big-nickel packages to help with athletic tight ends." -- Defensive backs coach for AFC team

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/evan-worthington?id=3219574f-5261-9673-2d8a-fc39f9875b5a