Ronnie Harrison S - Alabama (6'3", 214lbs)
combine: 34in vert jump
2017: 2nd All-SEC, 74tckls/2.5scks, 3INTs
Strengths: He possesses an outstanding combination of size & speed. Good makeup speed. Capable of quality man coverage in certain matchups. Plays with route anticipation. A physical hitter. Takes rapid downhill approach as a high safety in run support. Quick to punch & discord blockers. Has blitz talent.
Weaknesses: Willing to overreact. Allows talent RBs opportunities to beat him back inside. Complex routes can bait him into jumping an early break. Too many lead shoulder hits as a tackler. Has to become more willing to wrap up as a tackler.
Projection: Rd. 2
Comp: Adrian Wilson
Grade: 6.0 (should become an instant starter)
Ronald Jones RB - USC (5'11", 205lbs)
combine: 4.65s 40, 36.5in vert jump
2017: 3rd All-American, 1st All-P12 261car/1,550yds/19TDs, 14rec/187yds/1TD
Strengths: Runs with desired level of calm in traffic. Plays with light, electric feet. Loose hips able to make sharp cuts. Maintains top play speed. Squares pads at impact for improved contact balance. Careful with the ball.
Weaknesses: Interior vision can be inconsistent. A reactive runner. Needs to balance pace with patience. Can get too far downhill. Takes too many punishing blows.
projection: Rds 1-2
comp: Jamaal Charles
grade: 6.28 (Should become an instant starter)
Lorenzo Carter LB - Georgia (6'6", 250lbs)
combine: 4.5s 40, 36in vert jump
2017: 2nd All-SEC, 61tckls/4.5scks, 3FFs
Strengths: A long strider. Consistent with punch & separation against blocks. Play quickness in lateral slides. Build-up speed allows to challenge ball carriers & receivers after the catch. Active as a tackler to search for & yank at the ball. Has edge-threatening get off.
Weaknesses: Long tackles can neutralize length. Not ready to handle downhill rushing attack. More of a straight line mover. Slow to activate hands as a pass rusher. Not enough boom for conversion of speed to power.
proj: Rds 2-3
comp: Na'il Diggs
grade: 5.85 (Chance to become an instant starter)
RaShaan Evans LB - Alabama (6'3", 234lbs)
combine: 30in vert jump
2017: 2nd All-SEC, 74tckls/6scks
Strengths: Plus agility, range & explosiveness. Quick to diagnose. Able to pace to the perimeter. Patient against misdirection. Deftly side-steps blocks. Explosive, wrap-up striker. Impressive spin counter.
Weaknesses: Lacks instinct of players with extended history at position. Can get wired to climbing blockers. Needs to improve his punch & separate when taking on blockers. Will wait rather than trigger when downhill shots required. Has durability concerns.
proj: Rd 1
comp: Lawrence Timmons
grade: 6.10 (Should become an instant starter)
Donte Jackson CB - LSU (5'10", 178lbs)
combine: 4.32s 40, 7reps
2017: 2nd All-SEC, 49tckls/1INT
Strengths: Brings elite athleticism & speed. Loose & fluid with super-twitch. Has a smooth backpedal. Closing burst increases ball production. Closes out separation from breaks quickly. Can bait QBs into picks.
Weaknesses: Thrown off-balance by clever route runners. Instincts below average. Gets lost in coverage. Room to improve angles to throw. Hands are unreliable. Can get trucked if he tackles too high.
proj: Rds 1-2
comp: Leodis McKelvin
grade: 5.79 (Chance to become a starter)
Leighton Vander Esch LB - Boise St (6'4", 256lbs)
combine: 4.65s 40, 20reps, 39.5in vert jump
2017: Mountain West DPOY, 1st All-MW, 141tckls/4scks, 4FFs
Strengths: Fluid hips & smooth movement around field. Agility & quick-twitch for sudden lateral bursts. Works under climbing blockers to stay clean. Easy sideline to sideline range. Very talented in coverage. An ability to redirect QB's eyes. Real rush talent & instincts as blitzer.
Weaknesses: Play strength has room for improvement. Some struggles taking on blocks. Takes himself out of tackle opportunities by attacking iso-blocks & lead blocks with a shoulder. Will over pursue at times.
proj: Rds 1-2
comp: Karlos Dansby
grade: 6.18 (Should become an instant starter)
Lamar Jackson QB - Louisville (6'3", 200lbs)
2017: 2nd All-American, ACC OPOY, 1st All-ACC, 59.1 compl%, 3,660pass yds, 27TDs/10INTs, 232car/1,601yds/18TDs
Strengths: Ability to HRs with arms or legs. Arm is lively. Ball comes out with a flick. Has pocket poise. Willing to take a sack over making haphazard throws. Destroys pursuit angles when he runs. Elusiveness as an elite RB. A red-zone juggernaut.
Weaknesses: Must learn to slide. Lackadaisical in setup. Throws with excessively narrow base. Makes targets work too hard. Can sail throws. Low release point. Move accuracy on rollouts & scrambles is poor. Had a high turnover total.
proj: Rds 1-2
comp: Michael Vick
grade: 5.95 (Chance to become a starter)
Malik Jefferson LB-Texas (6'3", 236lbs)
combine: 4.52s 40, 27reps, 36in vert jump
2017: 2nd All-American, 1st All-B12, 110tckls/4scks
Strengths: Explosive with loose hips & good speed. Access to 2nd gear when he commits to pursuit. Reactive quickness. Can be nemesis as an A-gap blitzer or off the edge. Possess man cover talent.
Weaknesses: Lacking in instincts. Pursuit leverage is inconsistent. Needs to play with a better knee bend. Passive taking on blocks. Gets pushed around. Inconsistent coming to balance as open field tackler. Slides off tackles rather than wrapping up.
proj: Rd. 3
comp: Jordan Hicks
grade: 5.55 (Chance to become a starter)
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