These summaries come from the combine tracker at NFL.com
RB Cam Skattebo - Arizona State, 5' 9 1/2", 219
'24: 1st AP All-American/1st All-BIG 12, 293att/1,411yds/21TDs, 45rec/605yds/3TDs
combine: 39.5"vert, 10'3"broad
strengths: Runs with excellent footwork in tight quarters. Bursts into his top speed. Either breaks defender's tackle or makes them feel his force. Quick vertical transition from catch to run underneath.
weaknesses: Lacks desired acceleration out of his cuts. Must improve his ball security at the next level. Missing straight-line speed to outrun NFL pursuit. Limited catch radius requires an accurate passer. Needs to square rusher instead of seeking shoulder shots.
grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Jaylen Warren
WR Emeka Egbuka - Ohio St 6'1", 202
'24: 3rd All-BIG 10, 81rec/1,011yds/10TDs, 8att/33yds
strengths: Good feel for manipulating coverage in space. Hits his turns & stems with good timing and tempo. Smart hand-fighter with the ability to create late space. Presents numbers to the QB and works back to the throw. Plays with pro feet with double taps near the boundary.
weaknesses: Jostled by redirection & physical coverage underneath. Struggles to drop weight and open quickly on comebacks. Average quickness & separation in and out of breaks. Takes time to find acceleration after slowing feet inside the route or on screens.
grade: 6.37 (Will eventually become a plus starter)
comp: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR Matthew Golden - Texas 5'11", 191
'24: 58rec/987yds/9TDs
combine: 4.29s 40
strengths: Meets the moment with big plays in big games. Agile feet allow quicker gather-&-cut as a route runner. Shows ability to sink, slow & open quickly from hard vertical push, Twitchy pluck-&-tuck protects the catch through contact. Displays body control and focus for highlight reel adjustments and grabs.
weaknesses: Routes can be too nonchalant & unfocused. Pops upright into route breaks, providing coverage a tell. Inconsistent working back on throws to protect the catch-point. Poor hand timing causes focus drops underneath.
grade: 6.42 (Will become a good starter within 2 yrs)
comp: Chris Olave
WR Nick Nash - San Jose State 6'2 1/2", 203
'24: Unanimous All-American/1st All-Mountain West, 2-2/42yds/2TDs, 104rec/1,382yds/16TDs
combine: 4.57s 40, 34"vert, 10'3"broad
strengths: Times up acceleration to give separation a boost. An explosive leaper with full-body extension to maximize catch radius. Wins above the rim with body control, timing & hand strength,
weaknesses: Could do a better job of disguising underneath routes. Below-average suddenness to escape in tight quarters. Not looking to get overly involved as a run blocker.
grade: 6.20 (Will eventually be an average starter)
DT Kenneth Grant - Michigan 6'4", 331
'24: 3rd AP All-American/2nd All-BIG 10, 32tckls/6.5TFLs, 3scks, 5PBUs
combine: 22reps
strengths: Capable of playing multiple spots in odd or even fronts. Possesses club strength to knock blocker off balance. Good strike & extend with arm-over release as a two-gapper. Bosses around with heavy hands as an interior rusher.
weaknesses: Too often lacks explosiveness for dominant early phase reps. Plays with tightness in lowers and a narrow base. Limited range & short-area quickness as a tackler. Poor 1st step quickness to create advantages for his rush.
grade: 6.36 (Will eventually be a plus starter)
comp: Tedarrell Slaton
WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith - Auburn 6'1", 190
'24: 2nd All-SEC, 50rec/981yds/8TDs
combine: 4.37s 40, 34.5"vert, 10'4"broad
strengths: Works back to the throw or scrambling to throwing space on play extension. Locates & makes winning adjustments on underthrows. Attacks high point with sudden, springy hops.
weaknesses: Below-average long speed. Telegraphing hitches and comebacks, allowing defenders to dart in. Lacks suddenness or burst to separate out of turns. Lacks Special Teams value to return or cover.
grade: 5.98 (Average backup/Special Teamer)
DT Jordan Phillips - Maryland 6'2", 312
'24: 29tckls/1TFL
combine: 31"vert, 9'broad, 29reps
strengths: Explosive hips with twitchy upper-body power. Can spring into gaps off the snap & penetrate upfield. Has spin counter than can peel him off the block. Secondary effort to maintain gap integrity.
weaknesses: Gets too far out over his pads, limiting his 2nd gap control. Fails to read & mirror lateral blocks quickly enough. Below-average shed timing as a potential tackler.
grade: 5.84 (Average backup/Special Teamer)
OT Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson - Florida 6'7", 316
combine: 5.33s 40, 24.5"vert, 8'broad
strengths: Makes measured, accurate climbs to LBs. Brings his feet through contact to create momentum for movement. Uses well-timed two-hand punch to maximize his reach advantage.
weaknesses: Lack of knee bend creates limitations as a run & pass blocker. Stop-start and change of direction is gradual & heavy. Issues changing speed could open him to bull-rush & inside counters.
grade: 5.65 (Candidate for the bottom of the roster or Practice Squad)
WR Konata Mumpfield - Pittsburgh 5'11", 186
'24: 52rec/813yds/5TDs
combine: 4.59s 40, 36"vert, 10'4"broad
strengths: Uses altered route tempo & sudden feet to work past coverage. Shows ability to make athletic in-air adjustments to bring it in. Blends focus & aggression to win contested catches. Good vision with slippery hips in his run after catch.
weaknesses: Routes lack focus. Average separation burst out of breaks underneath. Drops typically come when working into the middle of the field. Needs better awareness for anticipatory throws as a pro.
grade: 5.80 (Average backup/Special teamer)
QB Jalen Milroe - Alabama 6'2", 217
'24: 64.3%, 2,844yds, 16TDs/11INTs, 168att/726yds/20TDs
strengths: Has NFL arm strength, delivering drive throws with velocity. Ball comes out in a split second if he needs it to. Good things happen as a passer when rolling out to his right. Back-breaking scrambler when defense loses lane integrity.
weaknesses: Hurried & lacking rhythm when working from the pocket. Struggles to make anticipatory throws. Success rate plummets when forced to come off primary option. Sails deep-outs & forces crossing routes to break stride to catch it. Slow to feel mounting pressure & takes too many sacks.
grade: 6.14 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Kordell Stewart
QB Dillon Gabriel - Oregon 5'11", 205
'24: 3rd AP All-American/Big 10 OPOY, 72.9%, 3,857yds, 30TDs/6INTs, 75att/149yds/7TDs
strengths: Consistent production throughout his college career. Trusts his protection and rarely appears jittery in the pocket. Throws with good touch & natural operation. Equally capable with his arms or legs when he exits the pocket. Dual-threat potential becomes elevated on 3rd downs or near the end-zone.
weaknesses: Average quickness getting through full-field scans. Sits on intermediate targets too long with his eyes. Ball placement & accuracy isn't as good as it looks on paper. Lacks arm strength to lead WRs on deep shots off play-action. Deep-out & deep-seam throws lose their energy.
grade: 6.10 (Good backup with the potential to develop as a starter)
RB Ollie Gordon II - Oklahoma St 6'1", 226
'24: Honorable All-BIG 12, 190att/880yds/13TDs, 29rec/179yds/1TD
combine: 4,61s 40, 34.5"vert, 10'broad
strengths: Big back with frame & demeanor for volume carries. Gets going downhill without much dancing. Uses stiff-arm and shoulders to batter tacklers in space. Smooth screen release with natural hands. Capable of handling protection asks with more work.
weaknesses: Linear runner with tightness in his lowers, Lacks agility for short-area elusiveness. Below-average speed to widen the field or hit HRs. Runs too high & absorbs thundering shots.
grade: 6.15 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Brian Robinson Jr
RB RJ Harvey - UCF 5'8", 205
'24: 3rd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 12, 232att/1,577yds/22TDs, 20rec/267yds/3TDs
combine: 4.4s 40, 35"vert, 10'7"broad
strengths: Relishes the heavy lifting and wears opponents down over time. Maintains good pad level & squareness on his carries. Displays ability to dart from gap to gap when choosing his pathway.
weaknesses: Runs with modest levels of burst & elusiveness. Average instincts and feel for lane development. Movements are segmented & lack creativity between the tackles. Below-average ability to square & stall NFL blitzers.
grade: 5.96 (Average backup/Special teamer)
WR Elic Ayomanor - Stanford 6'2", 206
'24: 2nd All-ACC, 63rec/831yds/6TDs
combine: 4.44s 40, 38.5"vert, 10'7"broad
strengths: Able to build up and bypass corners on outside release. Able to stem the route abruptly to beat leverage. Has made acrobatic catches for TDs. Physical tools & willingness to become a plus-run blocker.
weaknesses: Lacks play speed to elude tight man coverage in pros. Pops upright into his breaks, tipping off coverage, Ball-tracking is very labored down the field. Poor catch technique results in excessive drop totals.
grade: 6.19 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
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