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DT Tyler Shelvin - LSU 6'2" 350lbs
Strengths: Early to capture space in neutral zone off the snap. Quick recognition of pressure form down blocks. Eats up leverage battle & lives under the center's pads. Two-gapper with big pop and lift from his hips & hands. Daunting roadblock near the goal line.
Weaknesses: Conditioning has been an issue. Gasses out over 2nd half of the rep. Too slow in getting off blocks to make tackles. Seal blocks hold up against him. Little rush production & unlikely to see the field on passing downs.
Comp: Michael Pierce
Grade: 6.18 (Good Backup, Could Become a Starter)
CB Eric Stokes - Georgia 6'1" 194lbs
2020: 2nd All-SEC, 20tckls, 4INTs/2TDs, 4PUs
Strengths: Poised through press release. Stands his ground against physical targets. Can run with mismatch-caliber speedsters on crossing routes. Downhill drive to his target. Plays into the receiver when phasing downfield. Combination of speed & quickness to play inside or outside.
Weaknesses: Thinks "hands" before "feet" when matching release & breaks. Doesn't fully trust what he sees yet. Takes extra steps on lateral transition from the shuffle & pedal. Tardy gaining play-making positioning in coverage. Opponents run through solo tackle tries. Likely to be isolated & targeted by run games.
Comp: Coty Sensabaugh
Grade: 6.31 (Will Be a Starter Within First 2 Seasons)
EDGE Jaelan Phillips - Miami (FL) 6'6" 260lbs
2020: 2nd All-American/2nd All-ACC, 45tckls/15.5TFLs, 8scks, 1INT
Strengths: Accelerates into the edge. Flexible upper-body to help flip over the punch at the top of the rush. Closing burst to the QB is not in doubt. Very aware as a run defender. Sees mesh point clearly on zone reads & recognizes lane choices by runner.
Weaknesses: Pad level rises too tall off the snap. Below-average core strength. Gets bounced off his base during redirect blocks. Needs better command with his hands as a rusher. Fails to stack moves to stay ahead of pass blockers.
Comp: Maxx Crosby
Grade: 6.39 (Will Be a Starter Within First 2 Seasons)
DT Levi Onwuzurike - Washington 6'3" 290lbs
Strengths: Explodes into the neutral zone with his 1st step. Punishing initial pop. Will use brute force to power his way into the backfield. Very difficult to cross-face him as a blocker. Operates with balance & controlled movement. Impressive short-area feet to attack edges as a rusher. Workable spin move for future rush development.
Weaknesses: Loses proper pad level as the rep unfolds. Will dislodge rather than shed, allowing blocker to stay in it. Better hand efficiency would improve his rush. Lateral slides with narrow base allows for occasional wash-down blocks.
Comp: Sheldon Richardson
Grade: 6.31 (Will Be a Starter Within First 2 Seasons)
RB Jaret Patterson - Buffalo 5'7" 195lbs
2020: 2nd All-American/1st All-MAC, MAC OPOY, 141c/1,072yds/19TDs,
Strengths: Good ball security. Has a low center of gravity. Sneaks through spaces. Keeps feet moving throughout the carry. Rolls through initial contact. Forces missed tackles. Squares up incoming rusher & blocks with proper technique.
Weaknesses: Feet look a little unsure while bouncing downhill. Doesn't always show trust in desired run lane. Hips tightness slows one-cut ability in outside zone. Bit of a one-speed runner. Not much of a pass catching option.
Comp: Jacquizz Rodgers
Grade: 5.98 (Backup/Special Teamer)
TE Tommy Tremble - Notre Dame 6'4" 248lbs
2020: 19rec/218yds
Strengths: Activated as a blocker from a variety of formations. Accelerates & crashes into targets as a lead blocker. Athletic ability & speed stand out as a pass catcher. Bursts off the snap & races into route. Can separate on 2nd and 3rd level routes.
Weaknesses: Gives away short routes with altered initial speed. Double catches & drops are a concern. Still learning to fit up block with proper platform & pad level. Needs quiet, efficient hands at the point of attack.
Comp: Drew Sample
Grade: 6.32 (Will Be a Starter Within First 2 Seasons)
WR Demetric Felton - UCLA 5'9" 189lbs
2020: 2nd All-PAC 12, 22rec/159yds/3TDs, 132c/668yds/5TDs
Strengths: Hybrid potential as a RB & WR. Loose & limber to slip around traffic as a runner. Plays with unbridled energy and urgency. Gains ground on coverage out of route stems. Hip sink to sell his double moves. Sudden hands to pluck throws right on top of him. Makes adjustments for throws outside his frame. Features RB power, vision & balance after the catch. Has kick return experience.
Weaknesses: Lacks patience & will rush ahead of blocks. Will need more work & experience at WR. Average short-area footwork getting into breaks. Hasn't shown talent for finishing the catch though contact.
Comp: Theo Riddick
Grade: 6.00 (Developmental Traits-Based Prospect)
CB Asante Samuel Jr. - Florida St. 5'10" 180lbs
2020: 31tckls, 3INTs, 6PUs
Strengths: Controls footwork form pedal for quicker click-and-close. Very physical when closing distance & crowding receiver. Makes sure to feel the receiver before turning to find the ball. Treats battle for catch space like a fist fight. Works at keeping the route form working easily across his face. Tackles receivers quickly after the catch.
Weaknesses: Doesn't get eyes on the QB often enough for coverage clues. Opens hips early, allowing route runner the advantage. Too grabby & undisciplined with his back to the ball. Average lateral burst. Needs to get off of receiver's run block sooner. Inconsistent running feet through the tackle.
Comp: Mackenzie Alexander
Grade: 6.24 (Good Backup, Could Become a Starter)
CB Nate Hobbs - Illinois 6' 195lbs
2020: 31tckls/2TFLs, 1INT, 2PUs
Strengths: Very athletic with good feet. Bursts into the route breaks. Possesses stop-start talent to change direction with the route. Quick wrap-and-finish after the catch.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent approach in run support. Needs to be quicker to read & challenge blockers. Tries to read the receiver rather than turning to locate the ball. Sluggish getting back on track. Doesn't take optimal play-making angles to play the ball.
Grade: 5.82 (Backup/Special Teamer)
WR Anthony Schwartz - Auburn 6' 186lbs
2020: 54rec/636yds/3TDs
Strengths: World class sprinter with game-changing speed. Useful weapon with jet sweeps. Threat of long speed creates easy throw & catch underneath. Able to change route direction while maintaining scary speed. Full-time gunner potential.
Weaknesses: Routes are unfocused & often ineffective underneath. Disappointing effort in scramble mode. Consistent issues tracking & adjusting to the long ball. Needs to become catch-ready more quickly. Focus & hand strength have been consistent issues.
Comp: Jacoby Ford
Grade: 6.00 (Developmental Traits-Based Prospect)
DE Tarron Jackson - Coastal Carolina 6'2" 254lbs
2020: 1st All-American, Sun Belt DPOY, 54tckls/14TFLs, 8.5scks, 3FFs
Strengths: Very strong at the point of attack. Reads initial blocker movement & hustles to steal the angle. Very strong base to drive through contact on his way to the ball. Quality spin to release away from run blocks. Beats tackles & TEs with inside swim for quick win. Comes out low & with good rush acceleration. Keeps coming for the QB with solid secondary rush effort.
Weaknesses: Doesn't have explosive 1st step into the neutral zone. Slow to activate his hands. Restricted agility due to tightness in his hips & knees. Easy target for cut blocks. Struggles to change direction. Face-up rusher missing hand skill & athletic talent to flip the edge. Rush plan consists of just power & inside swim.
Grade: 5.85 (Backup/Special Teamer)
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