He just isnt a dynamic separator. There is so much good stuff to take away from these rankings. Stroud and Kentucky star Will Levis are both gaining ground on Alabama's Bryce Young to be the top quarterback on the draft big board of NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah . Mahomes ran a 4.8 at the combine and hes pretty mobile. Thibodeaux is a confident guy, which can also be perceived (or misconstrued) as arrogance at times. While his size makes him a complete outlier as an NFL prospect, Bryce Young is an instinctive problem-solver at the quarterback position. He has a ton of ability and isnt afraid to finish with violence. Dane Brugler of The Athletic dropped his first 2023 NFL mock draft Wednesday morning, which featured the Colts addressing that position by selecting quarterback Will Levis out of Kentucky.. The NFL Scouting Combine remains an essential step of the NFL Draft process, for both teams and prospects. 1. He might not have ideal size, but he should test well. Though some positions (like quarterback) won't have 15 players drafted, all 15 edge rushers in these rankings should be selected in the top 100 picks. Christian Watson at 96 feels low following the Senior Bowl and his athletic profile. He played the game of his life against Georgia in the playoffs, showing improved comfort as an improviser. Someone let Colts owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard know that little factoid. The 2022 NFL Draft will be held April 28-30 in Las Vegas. But Brugler nails the intangibles piece, which combined with his athleticism will make him a draftable player and someone with a chance to stick in the NFL for a long time. Bryan Bresee was the best player on Clemsons defense as a true freshman, but his last two seasons were marred by injuries (ACL, kidney infection) and personal tragedy (the passing of his younger sister, Ella). However, the thing I am more interested in is which analyst has set themselves apart in certain position groups. I think he can be a WR2 at some point in his NFL career, but hell be a WR4 for a year or two before hes ready for that. Try a week on us. Will it happen? While his game lacks refinement, Tyree Wilson has length, speed and power for days outstanding foundational traits for a scheme-versatile defensive lineman. @GreenWaveFB's Tyjae Spears is having A GAME pic.twitter.com/AmoRyQ33Xi, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2023. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. But hes a below-average run defender right now. Ranking Draft Analysts for Cornerback Evaluation. See the Best Prospects According to The Athletic's Dane Brugler Leading Up to the NFL Draft. Because in a perfect world, the 5 best players would go in the top 5 picks. Sure, the leagues free agency period begins in 29 days which is 43 days before the draft opens its doors. Thats cute. One of the requirements I put into here is three years of big boards being available. Seems to play with power and grip strength. Does it make sense for the NY Giants to trade down if they find a buyer? For comparison, Pro Football Focus put Levis No. The top 25 and top 50 groupings have similar results, with multiple analysts on par or better than NFL teams have drafted. NFL scouts have submitted their grades on this years pool of eligible prospects, and now begins the cross-checking. I sure get the feeling they want Young. Anything can happen, but the gap between his current form and what he needs to become to succeed in the NFL is too wide. Which of. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. Kenny Pickett killed his interviews at the Senior Bowl and will probably do the same at the combine will it be enough for teams like the Steelers or Commanders to go all in? These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking TEs. He does a great job framing rushers with light feet and mirror skills. His size/speed alone might land him in the first round, but he has work to do once drafted. The UF product is 28th overall and has been considered worthy of a first-round selection dating back to last year. And on Valentines Day, too. Bonus points if they can do so while trading down and adding boatloads of draft capital. Despite weighing under 180 pounds during his senior year, Witherspoon plays much bigger than he appears. Someone will. Where the NFL teams set themselves apart is in the 50 to 100 range. The analysts averaged a grade of 77.8% in ranking OLs. Amazing. I think that is due more to how he was used in the Irish scheme and Gilman being too aggressive at times. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. His lacrosse and skiing backgrounds translate to football, too, with his core strength and hip fluidity as both a pass catcher and blocker. Feb 25 One of the best weeks on the calendar #NFLCombine 18 21 500 Dane Brugler Retweeted Diante Lee Knowing these types of things can only help us form our opinions on prospects while we read through all the scouting reports we can find online. With new decision-makers (general manager and head coach) in New York, this pick could be a quarterback, running back or a trade back. To me, the most underrated label should go to a player currently projected to be drafted outside the first round (for whatever reason) but should go higher. https://t.co/0kId8CpZ7V, Diante Lee (@DianteLeeFB) January 12, 2023. And because the NFL Draft is still 72 days away, I think well have ample time to dig through it all. Follow me on twitter: @CoachD178 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook. This year is the opposite, it makes sense for every team in the top 10 to trade back because of the lack of high-end talent. Makes natural adjustments to throws away from his frame. His combine numbers will be interesting. But he stayed put and helped the Jackrabbits to the FCS national championship. But his tape shows a player who can be a productive part of an NFL backfield. How BC receiver Zay Flowers became one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft, BREAKING: Stanfords Kyu Blu Kelly (@Kbk1Kyu) has been voted National teams CB Practice Player-of-Week by vote from his peers in National WR group.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/ryYqEPDDq7, Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 3, 2023. I highly suggest anybody with interest to read reports from every one of them. I hope he gets the chance to stay outside at tackle in the NFL, but his ceiling is likely highest at guard. Brugler describes Carter as having a rare combination of body control, quickness and power and the ability to use all three of those things at the same time to defeat blockers. Also did a nice job returning punts today. There are mixed feelings on Jalin Hyatt throughout the league because of his limited route tree in college and Tennessees offensive scheme. The fact that both Ballard and Steichen used the "all shapes and sizes" line tells me they've been talking quite a bit about Young, Dane Brugler's updated NFL Draft rankings: The top 100 prospects in 2023 Dane Brugler Feb 14, 2023 127 With the Kansas City Chiefs hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL offseason is. He is one of the best contested-catch tight ends I have ever evaluated. Not only does Carter have a rare combination of body control, quickness and power, but he is also highly skilled at using all three traits in unison to defeat blocks. He is undersized, and scouts have concerns about his ability to defeat press and win on the outside in the NFL, but Addison is a loose athlete who can work all three levels of the field. I know he was cleared to play last year at Clemson, but NFL teams will have different criteria, especially for a potential day two investment. Im floored. He isnt a burner, but the Texas native is a route technician with terrific ball skills and a knack for working to open space in coverage. He probably will never be a lineman who fills up the stat sheet, but he is an immovable object in the run game and has the heavy hands and upper-body strength to toss massive guards. He would have made it if I stretched my list to the top 120. Its not an endearing trait. The league isnt only reserved for humble superstars, and at the end of the day, his on-field potential is what will matter the most. I think he can be a WR2 at [] . But with The Athletics Dane Brugler releasing an updated look at his top 100 prospect rankings, my eyes are firmly on draft-eligible prospects. Or it was a concentrated effort to use those words for exactly this easy dots to connect and conceal true intentions. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking safeties. Many NFL exes tell us they check our TL every Saturday for on-field pregame videos so they can see body types. After switching positions in 2019, though, he is still developing his craft and defensive instincts, which is why he isnt a slam-dunk first-rounder. The analysts averaged a grade of 76.6% in ranking safeties. However, he looks like a fish out of water in man coverage, lacking the anticipation or burst to be a playmaker. Why cornerback is still the Vikings' biggest need in the draft. NFL All-Rookie Team: Which players from the 2022 draft class starred in Year 1? Next heaviest who ran faster was Cincy LB Ivan Pace Jr (20.58 at 231 lbs). The Greek forward joins Chicago as a U-22 initiative player after a loan spell at Volos NFC. He currently lacks diversity in his rush moves and counters, which clouds his projected ceiling, but he is naturally gifted with the talent to be a disruptive leverage-power rusher. An outstanding rhythm passer, especially from the pocket, C.J. Bresee plays with the explosive force to be a disruptive player up and down the defensive line, as long as there are no lingering medical concerns. However, his impressive talent gives him the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this class. WR Jayden Reed showing off his see-yah speed. In other words, if the Bears can draft either, thatll be a win in my book. Smith is one of the more fascinating prospects in the draft and really shouldnt have come out. Thats why the all-star games, scouting combine and team visits exist: to verify what prospects put on tape or tweak reports based on updated information. I'm not in favor of moving up this year. And, no, Van Ness wasnt a starter for the Hawkeyes this past season, but he did play starter-level snaps and led the team in tackles for loss (11). What Brugler did here for the New York Giants is . Seven Notre Dame players made the final Top 300 for draft analyst Dane Brugler, who writes for The Athletic. @stitches Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. His testing numbers at the combine, for me at least, show that he certainly possesses the athleticism to be better in coverage than hes shown on film. He nails most of Kmets strengths as a player, and he rightly pointed out his need to improve as a route runner and blocker. What a great time of year! Seven analysts grade out better at ranking the TE position than the NFL has drafted. Why? Dane Brugler is a national NFL writer for The Athletic covering the NFL Draft. A smart run defender, Kareem is a strong-framed player who introduces power into his pass rush, using his massive, violent hands as weapons Overall, Kareem needs to introduce better variety into his pass rush, but he is a physical edge setter with the power traits and well-rounded play style to be a dependable NFL starter . A freaky tester, hell create headlines at the combine. To me, a player like UAB pass rusher Alex Wright is very underrated. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, RB is the third easiest position to rank. 59 to the. Smith, however, did a lot of reading in Georgias scheme and wasnt asked to simply pin his ears back. The only offensive guard in the bunch is Floridas OCyrus Torrence. How far off was Dameon Pierce from making your top 100? pic.twitter.com/6BaAZvAFpT, Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 1, 2023, . He previously covered the NFL Draft for NFL Draft Scout and CBS Sports. Analysis: Brugler nails his analysis of Kareem. The former Irish star dominated as a senior due to his tremendous physical tools, but Brugler is saying here what Ive said for months, and that is there is a lot of technical work needed with his game. Perhaps there will be found value after that tier of linemen. 38 overall pick (to the Raiders) and right tackle Dawand Jones No. Moves differently than most his size. Jefferson, Arkansas Heading into spring practice, all signs point to a wide-open year in the SEC for quarterback play. Maybe if a quarterback-desperate team wants to secure a specific quarterback, but besides that, it is tough to see a team trading up. Anthony Richardson and 14 more of the most intriguing early-entry NFL Draft prospects. So that explains the regression the Oline. With his size and strength, Tippman fires through his hips and does a nice job on the move, even if he does sacrifice his balance too often. 2020 Draft Picks (Orange): The first grouping represents the first five picks in the 2020 draft. Minnesota pass rusher Boye Maye another one. 1 player on Bruce Feldmans Freaks List, Mazi Smith has a rare combination of power and athletic traits. He often appears aimless in his rush plan with erratic hands and too many almost plays on his tape he is an exceptional athlete with a projectable body, projecting as a high risk, high reward pass rusher.. Gibbs might not have ideal size or run power, but his pass-catching skills will make him an exciting NFL weapon. OK, so, in fairness, we've made this pivot around these parts long ago. Scouts also rave about his competitive toughness and professional mentality. @FresnoStateFB's @jakehaener10 ties fellow Bulldog Derek Carr and Carson Strong at the top of the MW record book with his 26th straight game with a passing TD, : @CBSSportsNet#AtThePEAK | #MWFB | #GoDogs pic.twitter.com/4GR1F0YfEZ, Mountain West (@MountainWest) November 20, 2022. Why has UCLA OT Sean Rhyan dropped so much? The analysis doesnt seem to fit with the ranking, and I strongly disagree with Kmet ranking behind Dayton tight end Adam Trautman. Ranking Draft Analysts for Off-Ball Linebacker Evaluation. Once again, we see that The Athletic Consensus big board came out on when it comes to identifying talent within specific position groupings. While preparing for the NFL Combine, the duo helped paint a clearer picture of what this offseason beholds for our beloved Bears. If we could grab Richardson in the late 20s, without giving up our 2024 first, I'd be alright with it. But he is a tweener and struggles to consistently win with his hands. He needs to make small tweaks to his game like balancing his sightline between quarterback and route runners but he has the athleticism, physicality and ball skills to match up with NFL receivers. The fifth tight end to make my top 50, Tucker Kraft was wooed by Alabama and several other FBS teams that wanted him to transfer last offseason. James A. Nine in my top 40. After edge rusher, cornerback and tight end are the next strongest positions. The fifth quarterback last year (Mac Jones) has a higher grade than any quarterback in this class. A traits-based prospect, Richardson is the most intriguing wild card of the 2023 draft. Thought he would be a top-50 player. Damn I knew. New York Giants mock draft analysis: Top-10 picks need to address biggest holes. Okwara screams off the edge with the speed that makes quarterbacks uncomfortable, using that same athleticism to drop and make plays away from the line of scrimmage. K.J. Quarterback No. More seriously though, I gathered this data because there is no true assessment for NFL Draft analysts. But why is a team going to give up assets to move up? Is Jermaine Johnson the most underrated prospect this year? 37 would make sense. He wont be an ideal fit for every scheme because of his lack of size and length, but he has a vast bag of tricks, including a nasty ghost move that he can pull off at full speed. Finally, I reached a final grade by averaging the six scores together. Dane Brugler is a national NFL writer for The Athletic covering the NFL Draft. Willis 35. However, he doesnt show the same instincts once he turns his back to the ball Gilman lacks fluidity and feel to be a reliable man coverage player vs. NFL receivers . Pierce would have been next. Ranking NFL Draft analysts' ability to evaluate individual position groups. Although he wont be drafted as high as this ranking (or even in the top half of Round 1, most likely), he is the complete package as both a runner and receiver. Levis is No. He shows potential for three-down duties and reminds me of the Bills James Cook. Gallery | Best Photos of QB Mike White During the 2022 Season. He has the get-off burst to fire upfield and use his length to attack blocks. With his above-average movement skills, Broderick Jones is considered OT1 in this class by several NFL teams. While that is unfair to Calijah Kancey, there are some similarities in Kanceys quickness off the ball and explosive hands to play in gaps. After that, we have the next tier led by North Carolinas Josh Downs (45th), Cincinnatis Tyler Scott (47th), and Boston Colleges Zay Flowers (55th). An impressive size/speed athlete, Luke Musgrave runs like a gazelle. Josh Downs has a career high in receptions and continues to DOMINATE @JoshDowns | @UNCFootball pic.twitter.com/i16foS31VO, ACC Network (@accnetwork) November 5, 2022. Brugler's rankings shows a variety of position groups to choose from in this area. In the fall of 2021, Kerby Joseph was one of my favorite sleepers for the 22 draft class. Stroud is able to layer the football with outstanding touch and control. 23 or the Dolphins at No. Jordan Addison skillfully marries his play speed, suddenness and focus as a route runner to create spacing and run-after-catch opportunities. The interview process will be important at the combine. Feb 27, 2023. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: The Bears stay put, the Raiders make a big move for a QB. Dom G. Nothing about Ross is guaranteed until the medical part of the combine. Although Achane doesnt have an ideal body type (his weight at the combine will be interesting), Ill bet on his competitiveness and rare acceleration. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Bleacher Report recently brought on Nate Tice and Brandon Thorne, two individuals I hold in very high regard, to head up their prospect profiles. Texas A&Ms Kenyon Green has a finishing gear and loves to play mean. He is one of my guys in this years draft class. 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