strengths: Deep speed requires additional defensive attention. Creates space & loosens coverage for teammates. Has bend and agility to run post-corner & whip routes effectively. There'll be problems for the defense if he breaks a tackle after the catch.
weaknesses: Needs to improve efficiency & quickness getting off the ball. Lack of hand strength gets him bullied on contested catches. Takes reps off when he's not expecting the throw to come his way. Fails to adjust his speed to the ball placement consistently enough.
grade: 6.29 (Will eventually become an average starter)
strengths: Patient with punch timing to prevent hand counters. Uses size & strength to ride the rusher and stall momentum. Good lateral quickness in outside zone and acceleration as a pulling tackle. Effective in climbing, tagging & sealing targets in space.
weaknesses: Average slide quickness forces his gate to open prematurely. Lacks sudden hands to find opponent's frame first. Heavy-footed recoveries won't help much when beaten. Sloppy hand placement limits block control in the run game. Fairly average contact balance at the point of attack.
grade: 6.17 (Good backup with the potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Abraham Lucas
RD 4 (131) TE Jared Wiley: TCU 6'6", 249
combine: 4.62s 40, 37"vert, 9'10"broad jump
2023: 1st All-BIG 12, 47rec/520yds/8TDs
strengths: Willing to get physical; at the top of the route. Rarely has a focus drop and uses size to shield catch challengers. Gets into base blocks with inside hands & proper posture. Uses footwork and feel for angles to seal blocks.
weaknesses: Lacks desired footwork to get in & out of breaks cleanly. Needs to make earlier adjustments to bring in off-target throws. Doesn't break enough tackles on his run-after-catch. Inconsistent physicality to handle lead-blocking asks.
strengths: Good closing burst to play the ball and tackle in the alley. Takes playmaking angles on throws, leading to on-ball production. Keeps outside shoulder clean when playing contain role. Hurries from play-side high safety look to make plays near the line versus the run.
weaknesses: Gets pads turned when taking on blocks. Below-average short-area agility as open-field tackler. Needs to do a better job of keying wideouts & TEs on play-action.
grade: 6.24 (Will eventually become an average starter)
RD 5(159) C Hunter Nourzad: Penn St. 6'3", 317
combine: 27reps
2023: 2nd All-BIG 10
strengths: Quick-sets pass rushers with early hands in their chest. Firm jab followed by a firm anchor to withstand a charge. Power to displace & push blocks vertically on inside zones. Athleticism to find positioning as a zone blocker and get out in front when pulling.
weaknesses: Wide base can limit change of direction quickness in protection. Can get too hurried looking to charge into angle blocks. Needs to improve feel for sustaining against movement.
grade: 6.19 (Good backup with the potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Juice Scruggs
RD 6 (211) CB Kamal Hadden: Tennessee 6'1", 196
2023: 19tckls, 3INts/8PDs, 1TD
strengths: Bounces and slides for extended mirror & match from press. Sticky feet for stop-short action in vertical-route phase. Tracks & adjusts to the deep ball from shuffle and constricts catch space. Anticipates breaks from off-man and charges into the throwing lane.
weaknesses: Had season-ending shoulder injury. Allows vertical separation from his shuffle technique. Can be too content to hold or interfere when coverage panic sets in. Effort level can be very spotty as a run defender & tackler.
grade: 5.96 (Average back-up/Special teamer)
OG C.J Hanson: Holy Cross 6'5", 300
combine: 5.00s 40, 33.5"vert, 9'7"broad jump
2023: 1st All-Patriot League
strengths: Throws punch hands with firmness and right down the chute. Good eyes & hand twitch to pass and receive against twists. Body control and footwork to adjust and land as a pulling guard.
weaknesses: Below-average play strength in upper & lower body. Lacks agility for sudden recovery when beaten. Feet can lag in mirroring edge-to-edge movement.
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