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QUARTERBACKS

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QUARTERBACKS
PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. CALEB WILLIAMS USC 1st 3JR 6011 214 DNP (DNP) 9 3/4 32 75 7/8 21.44
2. DRAKE MAYE North Carolina 1st 3SO 6043 223 DNP (DNP) 9 1/8 32 1/4 76 1/8 21.65
3. JAYDEN DANIELS LSU 1st 5SR 6035 210 DNP (DNP) 9 3/8 32 1/2 76 3/4 23.35
4. J.J. MCCARTHY Michigan 1st -2nd 3JR 6024 219 DNP (DNP) 9 31 5/8 75 7/8 21.26
5. BO NIX Oregon 2nd-3rd 5SR 6021 214 DNP (DNP) 10 1/8 30 7/8 74 1/4 24.17
6. MICHAEL PENIX JR. Washington 2nd-3rd 6SR 6022 216 4.58 (1.58) 10 1/2 33 5/8 81 23.96
7. SPENCER RATTLER South Carolina 3rd 5SR 6002 211 4.95 (1.67) 9 7/8 31 74 3/4 23.58
8. MICHAEL PRATT Tulane 3rd-4th 4SR 6024 217 DNP (DNP) 9 1/4 30 3/4 77 22.57
9. DEVIN LEARY Kentucky 5th-6th 6SR 6012 215 DNP (DNP) 9 1/2 30 7/8 74 3/8 24.63
10. JOE MILTON III Tennessee 5th-6th 6SR 6051 246 4.62 (1.65) 10 1/4 33 3/8 80 24.14
11. JORDAN TRAVIS Florida State 5th-6th 6SR 6011 200 DNP (DNP) 9 31 3/8 76 23.98
12. SAM HARTMAN Notre Dame 6th-7th 6SR 6011 211 4.80 (1.71) 9 3/4 31 3/8 75 1/4 24.74
13. AUSTIN REED Western Kentucky 6th-7th 6SR 6014 220 4.82 (1.69) 9 7/8 30 1/8 73 3/8 24.18
14. KEDON SLOVIS BYU 7th-PFA 5SR 6024 223 4.55 (1.57) 9 7/8 31 1/8 74 3/8 23.04
15. CARTER BRADLEY South Alabama PFA 6SR 6031 213 4.82 (1.60) 9 3/8 32 1/8 76 1/4 24.13
16. JOHN RHYS PLUMLEE UCF PFA 5SR 5116 203 4.51 (1.63) 8 7/8 30 3/8 74 1/4 23.31
17. MICHAEL HIERS Samford PFA 6SR 6010 205 4.89 (1.68) 9 3/4 31 3/8 72 1/2 24.91
18. TAULIA TAGOVAILOA Maryland PFA 5SR 5106 185 DNP (DNP) 9 1/2 30 3/4 74 1/8 24.19
19. GAVIN HARDISON UTEP PFA 6SR 6017 206 4.82 (1.66) 10 31 3/8 77 1/4 23.94
20. BEN BRYANT Northwestern PFA 6SR 6034 218 5.01 (1.69) 10 32 1/4 75 1/4 24.61
21. JACK PLUMMER Louisville PFA 6SR 6043 215 4.75 (1.68) 9 1/2 32 5/8 78 3/8 24.51
22. ROCKY LOMBARDI Northern Illinois PFA 7SR 6035 223 4.70 (1.57) 9 1/8 31 1/8 74 3/4 25.74
23. JASON BEAN Kansas PFA 6SR 6016 196 4.55 (1.62) 9 31 1/2 77 3/8 24.88

1. CALEB WILLIAMS | USC 6011 | 214 lbs. | 3JR Washington, D.C. (Gonzaga) 11/18/2002 (age 21.44) #13

BACKGROUND: Caleb Williams, who is an only child, was born and raised in the DMV region, and he grew up in Bowie, Md. (just outside of Washington, D.C.) with his
father (Carl), a commercial real estate developer, and mother (Dayne Price), who runs a nursery. Williams originally played r unning back and linebacker at the Pop
Warner level and often played up several levels because of his athleticism and physicality (earned the nickname “Bobby Boucher” after Adam Sandler’s character in
The Waterboy). He started dabbling with the idea of playing quarterback in fourth grade and made the move in fifth grade. At age 10, Williams and his father created
“The Plan” and laid out an aggressive training regimen to put him on the path to the NFL, including sessions with sp orts psychologists, specialized diets and 5:30 a.m.
workouts at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md. He also trained with Mark McCain and Russell Tho mas, who became business
partners with Carl (they co-own AR Capitol Region training center and are part of the family’s inner circle).

He attended St. Pius X Regional School for middle school and played quarterback for the Bowie Elite youth team. In eighth grade, Williams led Bowie Elite over the
Maryland Heat, an all-star team that included future FBS players like Rakim Jarrett and Blake Corum. Williams received numerous offers from private high schools in
the D.C. area and nationwide, including IMG Academy. He chose Gonzaga College High School, a Catholic all-boys prep school, and his family rented an apartment in
Northwest Washington that overlooked Gonzaga’s football field. Williams won the starting quarterback job on varsity as a freshman and was teammates with left
tackle Olu Fashanu. He was named Gatorade District of Columbia Football Player of the Year as a sophomore with 2,624 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, along with
394 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores. He led Gonzaga to the 2018 conference title (its first since 2002) with a last -second 59-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to
defeat DeMatha Catholic. As a junior, Williams passed for 1,770 yards and 19 touchdowns and rushed for 838 yards and 18 ground touchdowns. He was named first
team All-Met and conference MVP in 2019 as Gonzaga finished with an 8-3 record. Williams’ senior season in the fall of 2020 was cancelled because of the pandemic.

A five-star recruit, Williams was the No. 2 quarterback in the 2021 recruiting class (behind Quinn Ewers) and the No. 1 recruit in W ashington D.C. He was the No. 7
recruit nationally, just ahead of Amarius Mims, Dallas Turner and Emeka Egbuka. Williams received his first scholarship offer (Maryland) in December 2017 and added
offers from Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Penn State before the end of his freshman year. Other national programs, like Clem son, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas
A&M soon followed with offers. Already considered one of the top prep quarterbacks, Williams won MVP honors at the Elite 11 in Nashville the summer be fore his
senior season. He narrowed down his final choice to LSU, Maryland and Oklahoma and committed to head coach Lincoln Riley and the Sooners in July 2020. He spent
the beginning of 2021 graduating from Gonzaga while simultaneously taking freshman courses at Oklahoma. After becoming the So oners’ starter midway through the
2021 season, Williams entered the transfer portal in January 2022, a month after Riley left for the head coaching job at USC. Williams spent a month in the portal and
considered offers from Georgia, Oklahoma, UCLA and Wisconsin before ultimately rejoining Riley at USC, citing “familiarity wi th the offense” for his decision.

He was one of the highest NIL earners in college football with double-digit deals, including Beats by Dre, Mercedes, Neutrogena, PlayStation and Topps. Williams
started his own charity, the Caleb Cares Foundation, which focuses on combatting bullying and addressing mental health. He elected to skip the 2023 bowl game and
his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams worked with Rich Scangarello during pre-draft preparation prior to Scangarello being named quarterbacks
coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2021: (11/7) 136-211 64.5 1,912 21 4 79 442 5.6 6 Oklahoma; Freshman All-American; HM All-Big 12; Started the final seven games
2022: (14/14) 333-500 66.6 4,537 42 5 113 382 3.4 10 USC; Heisman Trophy; Maxwell Award; Unanimous All-American; Pac-12 Off. POY
2023: (12/12) 266-388 68.6 3,633 30 5 97 136 1.4 11 USC; Honorable mention All-Pac-12
Total: (37/33) 735-1,099 66.9 10,082 93 14 289 960 3.3 27

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6011 214 9 3/4 32 75 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — choice)
PRO DAY 6007 217 9 7/8 31 3/4 76 1/2 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Rare football awareness … impressive pocket mobility and feel for negotiating the rush to evade defenders in confined spaces … displays the unique
ability to quickly set his base and find his balance from any platform … passes come buzzing out of his ear with high RPMs, but he can also adjust his arm angles with
ease … able to create torque on his throws while flat-footed … delivers with both touch and accuracy, regardless if he is making a layered throw or drive throw … uses
the entire field and doesn’t lean on specific zones … comfortable delivering the ball before receivers enter their break … eyes are always up and stay in p ass-first
mode when scrambling … at his best with receivers who know how to get open on scramble drills (his teammates call it “Baller mode”) … didn’t throw an interception
on third or fourth down at USC (199 pass attempts) … reads pressures well pre-snap and knows how to locate his hot reads … dynamic with zone -read and RPO game
… well-built athlete who runs with toughness and balance as a ball carrier (grew up playing running back and linebacker and never lost that mentality with the ball in
his hands) … averaged 10.1 yards per carry over his career and led USC in rushing touchdowns in each of the past two seasons … emotional competitor and exhibits
“field general” leadership qualities on tape … highly productive career, accounting for an FBS-best 120 touchdowns over the last three seasons; only two other
players reached triple digits over that span (Sam Hartman, 116; Bo Nix, 105) … finished his career 23-10 as a starter (18-8 at USC and 5-2 at Oklahoma) — the Trojans’
defense gave up at least 34 points in all eight losses (43.0 points per game allowed).

WEAKNESSES: Holds the ball loose from his body, and ball security is a major concern (in the pocket and as a ball carrier) — 16 of his 33 career fumbles came in 2023
… guilty of bypassing singles and doubles as he searches for home runs and asks too much of his offensive line (240 of his dr opbacks the last two seasons lasted 4-plus
seconds) … can get stuck on reads too long, and eyes need to be more efficient and manipulative … pressure will speed up his process and lead to negative results
(see 2023 Notre Dame tape) … partially responsible for being sacked 84 times over the last three years, including 35 times in 2023 … hastily abandons his passing
mechanics … occasionally leaves clean pockets in favor of creation mode … NFL scouts say it will be important for Caleb to “leave no doubt” during the interview
process that he is all-in on football (NFL scout: “He wants to be Jay-Z of the NFL and a true entrepreneur, and that’s great as long as he’s winning on the field.”).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at USC, Williams was a playmaking quarterback in head coach Lincoln Riley’s RPO, spread scheme with Air Raid con cepts (Y-Cross,
mesh, etc.) and heavy play action (38.5 percent in 2023). One of the most decorated and productive players in USC’s rich football history, he set single-season school
records for passing yards and touchdowns in 2022 and accounted for more plays of 20 -plus yards (134) and 50-plus yards (20) than any other college player over the
last two seasons. With his base and body balance, Williams is always in a “ready-to-throw” position to deliver throws anywhere on the field with velocity and
accuracy. What makes him special is his poise and mobility to masterfully buy time and create second -chance plays, although he tends to be overconfident in his
ability to find answers among the chaos. He led the FBS in touchdowns (120) and “wow” plays over the last three years, but he also led the country in fumbles (33)
over that same span and needs to take better care of the football. Overall, Williams needs to be more consistent working on-schedule from the pocket, but you live
with the hiccups because the positives are special with his dynamic passing skills and instinctive ability to create. Though stylistically he is like a really impressive
karaoke-style version of Patrick Mahomes, he is truly unique as a playmaker.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 1 overall)

2. DRAKE MAYE | North Carolina 6043 | 223 lbs. | 3SO Huntersville, N.C. (Myers Park) 8/30/2002 (age 21.65) #10

BACKGROUND: Drake Maye, the youngest of four boys, was born and raised in Charlotte and grew up in a competitively athletic family. He has played just about
every sport imaginable over the years (and most recently picked up pickleball), but he focused on baseball, basketball and football growing up as he tried keeping up
with his older brothers. Maye started playing football at age 4, and his father (Mark) mentored him as an unofficial quarterb ack coach. He attended William Amos
Hough High School as a freshman before transferring to Myers Park High School in Charlotte for his final three years. Maye won the starting quarterback job as a
sophomore and led the team to a 13-2 record with 3,201 passing yards and 36 touchdowns. As a junior, he was named North Carolina’s player of the year and
Charlotte’s Male Athlete of the Year, leading Myers Park to a 12-1 record and the 2019 conference championship. He finished his junior year with 72 percent
completions (210-for-290) for a school-record 3,512 yards, 50 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Maye’s senior season was canceled because of the COVID-19
pandemic, but he was still named an Under Armour All-American. He finished his prep career with 6,713 passing yards and 86 touchdowns. Maye was also a shortstop
and pitcher before giving up baseball and was one of the best players on Myers Park’s basketball team. He earned All-Conference and All-District honors as a junior
with 16.1 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.

A four-star recruit, Maye was the No. 9 quarterback in the 2021 class and the No. 3 recruit in North Carolina (No. 56 nationally). H e started to receive recruiting
attention as a freshman in high school and took several visits during his sophomore year. Maye considered Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State before committing to
Alabama and head coach Nick Saban in July 2019. However, Bryce Young (in the 2020 recruiting class) committed to the Crimson Tide a few months later, and North
Carolina head coach Mack Brown never gave up his pursuit of Maye. Brown and assistant coach Dre Bly (one of Maye’s favorite players growing up) visited Myers
Park and even arranged a meeting for Maye with Tar Heels legend Michael Jordan. Maye grew up attending North Carolina football and basketball games (his favorite
athlete was Tyler Hansbrough) and, given his budding relationship with Brown and quarterback Sam Howell, he officially flippe d to North Carolina in March 2020.
Maye was the top-ranked recruit in the Tar Heels’ class and enrolled early in January 2021.

His father, an All-American high school quarterback in Charlotte, decided to stay home and play at North Carolina (1983 -87) — fans still tell stories of his legendary
arm strength. Mark Maye, who also had college options in baseball and basketball, played for brief time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and returned to North
Carolina as a graduate assistant during Brown’s first stint as head coach in Chapel Hill. While back on UNC’s campus in 1990, Mark met his wife (Aimee) while
coaching her Powder Puff football team. Aimee was an All-State basketball player at West Charlotte High School. Mark later quarterbacked the Raleigh Skyhawks in
the World League of American Football in 1991 before shoulder injuries forced him to shut things down.

Drake’s oldest brother (Luke) was a 6-foot-8 forward at North Carolina (2015-19) and had a short stint with the Milwaukee Bucks as an undrafted free agent in 2019
before playing overseas the last five seasons. As a sophomore, Luke made a game-winning buzzer-beater against Kentucky to send the Tar Heels to the Final Four and
later the 2017 national championship. Drake’s second-oldest brother (Cole) was a pitcher at Florida and helped the Gators to their first baseball national
championship in 2017. Drake’s next-oldest brother (Beau) was blessed with the same athletic gifts, but double-digit knee surgeries derailed his playing career. Despite
the injuries, Beau, Drake’s roommate at UNC, walked on to the North Carolina basketball team for the 2022-23 season. Drake Maye, who is studying communications,
twice earned All-ACC Academic honors. He elected to skip his remaining eligibility and the 2023 bowl game to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

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YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2021: (4/0) 7-10 70.0 89 1 0 6 62 10.3 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/14) 342-517 66.2 4,321 38 7 184 698 3.8 7 ACC Player of the Year; Freshman All-American; First team All-ACC; ACC ROY
2023: (12/12) 269-425 63.3 3,608 24 9 112 449 4.0 9 Second team All-ACC; Led ACC in passing; No. 3 in the FBS in total offense/game
Total: (30/26) 618-952 64.9 8,018 63 16 302 1,209 4.0 16

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6043 223 9 1/8 32 1/4 76 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — choice)
PRO DAY 6041 227 9 1/8 32 75 1/8 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Built well with prototypical size and room to continue filling out … has a fluid, explosive release with above -average velocity to drive the ball and make
every throw on the field … smartly alters his ball speeds and delivers with loft and touch when need ed … shows a good feel for hot routes and checkdowns … still a
novice in this area but has gotten better using pumps and eye manipulation … quick feet on three-step drops and when reacting to pocket pressure … tape is full of
dot throws while on the move (sprints, rollouts, etc.) … agile mover to evade rushers and one of the better third -down scramblers in recent years (accounted for a
combined 42 first-down carries on third and fourth downs the past two seasons) … led North Carolina in rushing in 2022 and understands when to slide and when to
use his toughness to finish runs (had 56 rushes of 10-plus yards the last two seasons, second most in the FBS behind only LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels) … high
school and college coaches all speak highly of his leadership role in the locker room and on the field (NFL scout: “Consideri ng his family’s success, I expected a cocky
kid, but he’s real grounded and humble. The ‘golly-gee’ stuff isn’t an act. He’ll need time before he’s ready to lead an NFL room, but he’ll get there.”) … benefits from
the older brother theory — he has three highly accomplished and athletic older brothers who pushed him to be the most competitive in the family … started 26
consecutive games the past two seasons and finished with a 17-9 record as a starter … set the school records for completions (342) and passing yards (4,321) in a
single season and leaves Chapel Hill ranked top five in program history in total offense (9,227), passing touchdowns (63), 300 -yard passing games (12) and passing
yards (8,018).

WEAKNESSES: Plays with reckless tendencies and still learning the throws he should and shouldn’t make … generally, his accuracy is above average, but his arm gets
juiced up and he will miss some layups … needs to reel back some bad habits in the pocket like excessive bouncing on his feet or fading away from throws … needs to
take better care of the football and is guilty of panic decisions as he is being sacked, turning a bad play into a catastrophic play … of his 16 career interceptions, 12
came in the second half … responsible for 10 fumbles over the past two seasons … two of his most inconsistent performances in college came in the final two games
he played (at Clemson and at NC State in 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at North Carolina, Maye thrived in Phil Longo’s Air Raid offense in 2022 and Chip Lindsey’s more balanced attack in 2023 (head coach
Mack Brown also hired Clyde Christensen, who coached Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and several other NFL quarterbacks, as an offensive analyst in 2023). Despite
only two years as the Tar Heels’ starter, they were the two most productive seasons by a quarterback in North Carolina history — Maye’s 5,019 yards of total offense
in 2022 set the school record and his 4,057 yards of total offense in 2023 was the second-most (he was the only FBS quarterback to accumulate over 9,000 yards of
total offense over the last two seasons). With his arm strength and pacing, Maye put the full inventory of throws on tape and operates with timing from the pocket to
attack the defense’s leverage. He is a quick-reaction athlete to make plays off-schedule as a scrambler and can rip throws from different platforms. His arm can get
juiced-up at times, disrupting his ball placement, and his progression reads are still a work in progress, especially when he feels pressed to make a play (39-to-4
touchdown-to-interception ratio in the first half compared to 24-to-12 in the second half). Overall, Maye needs to cut down on the reckless decisions, but he is a
well-put-together passer with the on-field command, athletic instincts and arm talent to create solutions for the problems that NFL defenses present. With his
physical gifts and smarts, he is cut from the same cloth as Justin Herbert and has a similar ceiling as an NFL player.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 4 overall)

3. JAYDEN DANIELS | LSU 6035 | 210 lbs. | 5SR San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) 12/18/2000 (age 23.35) #5

BACKGROUND: Jayden Daniels, who has an older sister (Bianca), was born and raised in Southern California. He played multiple sports throu ghout childhood,
including basketball, soccer and track. But his father (Javon), who played college football as a cornerback at Washington and Iowa State (and is now a coach), put a
football in his hands at age 5, and it quickly became his favorite sport. Daniels started playing flag football at 5 and Pop Warner tackle football at 7. After spending his
first year on defense (his dad wanted his son to be a cornerback like him), Daniels, who grew up idolizing Donovan McNabb (why he wears No. 5 jersey), moved to
quarterback at age 8 and captained the San Bernardino Firebirds. At age 10, he started working with quarterback trainer Ryan Porter.

Daniels attended Cajon High School (his parents’ alma mater) in San Bernardino and was expecting to start out on the freshman and JV teams, but he was put on
varsity and earned the starting job at only 5-foot-11 and 130 pounds (he needed a waiver from a doctor to be cleared to play). He passed for 2,694 yards, 35
touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his first season, leading the team to an 11-2 record in 2015. As a sophomore, Daniels accounted for 2,014 total yards and 19
touchdowns (13 passing, six rushing). His breakout season came as a junior when he passed for 5,139 yards, rushed for 1,292 yards and scored 77 total touchdowns
(62 passing, 15 rushing), leading Cajon to a 14-2 record and the 2017 sectional title (lost in the state title game). As a senior, Daniels completed 70.7 percent of his
passes for 4,515 yards and 60 touchdowns, adding 1,536 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground. He was named an Under Armour All-American and led
Cajon to 12 wins and the 2018 league championship, although the team again lost in the state final. Daniels finished his career with a Southern Section-record 14,007
passing yards and 170 touchdowns as Cajon went 44-10 with him as a starter (Cajon renamed its stadium after Daniels in January 2024). He also ran track and set
personal bests of 11.37 seconds in the 100 meters, 23.64 in the 200, 50.54 in the 400, 16.82 in the 110 -meter hurdles and 42.44 in the 300-meter hurdles.

A four-star recruit, Daniels was the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the 2019 class (one spot behind Bo Nix, one ahead of Sam Howell) and the No. 3 recruit in
California (behind Kayvon Thibodeaux and Bru McCoy). He was the No. 35 recruit nationally. Daniels’ first offer (Arizona) arr ived the summer before his junior year,
but his recruitment really took off after his standout junior season. In the six months immediately after the 2018 season, he received offers from 20 -plus schools,
including national powerhouses like Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State and UCLA. He’d grown up attending USC games during the Matt Leinart and
Reggie Bush era, but he connected with head coach Herm Edwards and his vision at Arizona State. Daniels committed to the Sun Devils in December 2018 and
enrolled a month later as the prized recruit of Edwards’ tenure in Tempe. Daniels started immediately as a freshman at Arizona State and helped Brandon Aiyuk
emerge as a first-round pick in 2019. The 2020 season was cut short because of the pandemic, and the program looked rudderless in 2021. Daniels earned his degree
from Arizona State (December 2021) and entered the transfer portal (February 2022). He committed to LSU over Oklahoma and ret urned for his fifth season in 2023.
Daniels skipped the 2023 bowl game and declined his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2019: (12/12) 205-338 60.7 2,943 17 2 125 355 2.8 3 Arizona State; First true freshman to start season opener in ASU history
2020: (4/4) 49-84 58.3 701 5 1 33 223 6.8 4 Arizona State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 197-301 65.4 2,380 10 10 138 710 5.1 6 Arizona State
2022: (14/14) 266-388 68.6 2,913 17 3 186 885 4.8 11 LSU; Led team in rushing; Led all FBS QBs in rushing yards
2023: (12/12) 236-327 72.2 3,812 40 4 135 1,134 8.4 10 LSU; Heisman Trophy; Davey O’Brien Award; SEC Off. POY; First team All -SEC
Total: (55/55) 953-1,438 66.3 12,749 89 20 617 3,307 5.4 34

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (invited, but no measurements, skill drills or workout — choice)
PRO DAY 6035 210 9 3/8 32 1/2 76 3/4 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Explosive plays are all over his tape (accounted for 90 plays of 20-plus yards in 2023) … electric athlete with quick, controlled feet (his father was a
cornerback, and Daniels moves like one) … slithery in the pocket, and his internal clock matured at an encouraging rate … quick release and can attack every inch of
the field vertically and horizontally … identifies voids pre-snap and has done a better job calming his eyes when scanning … excels with his placement on downfield
throws (67.0 percent completions and 22-to-0 touchdown-to-interception rate on throws of 20-plus yards in 2023) … shows the arm confidence to attack small
windows … stays balanced when navigating the pocket or feeling bodies around him … dangerous runner with the acceleratio n that destroys pursuit angles …
outstanding vision, especially at the second and third levels, using blocks and quick cuts to elude defenders … adopted a tir eless work ethic to understand every
nuance of the offense (LSU head coach Brian Kelly: “His work in the offseason was unbelievable … we used to cut off how long players could stay in the building but
had to change our protocols and give players unlimited access because Jayden basically lived here.”) … mature and accountable leader (voted team captain prior to
the 2023 season) … finished his college career with a 37-18 win-loss record as a starter … put together a consensus All-American final season with an FBS-best 412.2
total yards per game (74.1 yards ahead of Drake Maye at No. 2 on the list), becomi ng the first player in SEC history with 3,800-plus passing yards and 1,000-plus
rushing yards in a single season.

WEAKNESSES: Slender bone structure with lean features and limited growth potential … processing has improved, but he will leave reads too quickly … more likely to
scramble than create second-chance throws when pressured … lived outside the numbers in LSU’s offense … accuracy suffers when he adds RPMs to his throws,
usually missing high … can be more precise with his placement to make things easier on his receivers … takes too many hits on keepers, draws and scrambles and
needs to better protect his body to stay durable in the NFL … benefited from elite wide receiver talent at LSU … will turn 24 as a rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at LSU, Daniels was a dual-threat quarterback in former offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s spread, read-based offense (minimal
play-action). Previously stuck in a deteriorating situation at Arizona State, he transferred to Baton Rouge, received consistent coaching and thrived with the Tigers,
including a prolific and decorated 2023 season (became the first player in college football history with 12,000 -plus passing yards and 3,000-plus rushing yards in a
career). As a passer, Daniels plays with poise and balanced feet, and he uncoils with a rapid release and the arm talent to layer throws to all thr ee levels, doing his
best work on deep outside throws (slot fades, posts, etc.). His processing skills are ascending but still have plenty of room for improvement, especially once he is
pressured (he is more likely to scramble than create second-chance throws once moved from his spot). While not overly creative as a passer or runner, his athletic
instincts produce explosive runs and are part of what makes him dangerous. Overall, Daniels is a smooth point guard from the pocket when his eyes stay on
schedule, and his dazzling run skills make him a problem for defenses. This isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison, but NFL scouts say he forces opponents to
defend him like Lamar Jackson.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 8 overall)

4. J.J. MCCARTHY | Michigan 6024 | 219 lbs. | 3JR La Grange Park, Ill. (IMG Academy) 1/20/2003 (age 21.26) #9

BACKGROUND: Jonathan James “J.J.” McCarthy, who has an older sister (Caitlin) and younger sister (Morgan), was born in Evanston and grew up in the Chicago
suburb of La Grange Park. He started playing hockey at age 5 (his mother, Megan, was a competitive figure skater), and it became his first passion an d favorite sport.
McCarthy was a right wing for the Chicago Young Americans throughout middle school and had a future in pro hockey if he’d wanted one. But around the same time
that he started hockey, he also played baseball and football. McCarthy didn’t like the speed of baseball, but he enjoyed football and his father (Jim), who was also his
youth coach, saw early on that his son was more talented than most his age. McCarthy attended the “Future 4” competition for young quarterbacks in Miami , and he
started doing whiteboard work and drawing up plays in fifth grade (he worked with trainer Mike Donato and later with quarterb ack coach Greg Holcomb).

McCarthy enrolled at Nazareth Academy, a Catholic High School in La Grange Park, and split his freshman season between the fr eshman, JV and varsity teams. He also
played hockey as a freshman before deciding to give it up and focus on football. He became the unquestioned starter as a sophomore and led the program to a 13-1
record and the 2018 state championship (played the title game with a broken right thumb). As a sophomore, McCarthy finished 1 82-for-240 (75.8 percent) for 3,448
yards and 39 touchdowns, adding a pair of rushing touchdowns. As a junior, he passed for 2,820 yards and 34 touchdowns and again led Nazareth to the 7A state title
game (lost to Chicago Mt. Carmel). He was named All-State as a sophomore and junior and became the first underclassman to be named Illinois Player of the Year.
With uncertainty about high school football in Illinois because of the pandemic, McCarthy transferred to IMG Academy in Brade nton, Fla., for his senior season,
where he was teammates with several future FBS players, like JC Latham. He led IMG to a 10-0 record and finished with 1,392 passing yards and 17 total touchdowns,
which earned him All-American status.

A five-star recruit, McCarthy was the No. 5 quarterback in the 2021 class (Quinn Ewers was No. 1 and Caleb Williams was No. 2) and t he No. 6 recruit in Florida. He
ranked as the No. 25 recruit nationally. McCarthy started to draw recruiting attention in middle school, and he received his first scholarship offer the summer after
eighth grade, when Iowa State coach Matt Campbell offered a then-14-year-old McCarthy a scholarship after a camp at the Cyclones’ football complex. After
becoming a starter as a sophomore, McCarthy received more than a dozen major offers, including from Michigan and Ohio State. He grew up following the Buckeyes,
but his allegiance switched based on how each school recruited him, and McCarthy committed to the Wolverines as a sophomore in May 2019. He never wavered on
that choice and was not only the highest-ranked recruit in Michigan’s 2021 class, but the highest-ranked QB that head coach Jim Harbaugh had ever signed. McCarthy
has been dating his long-time girlfriend (Katya Kuropas) since his junior year of high school. After three seasons at Michigan, including a national championship in
2023, he skipped his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2021: (11/0) 34-59 57.6 516 5 2 27 124 4.6 2 Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/13) 208-322 64.6 2,719 22 5 70 306 4.4 5 Third Team All-Big Ten
2023: (15/15) 240-332 72.3 2,991 22 4 64 202 3.2 3 Big Ten QB of the Year; First team All-Big Ten; Rose Bowl Off. MVP
Total: (40/28) 482-713 67.6 6,226 49 11 161 632 3.9 10

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6024 219 9 31 5/8 75 7/8 - - - - - 4.23 6.82 - (no run or jumps — choice)
PRO DAY 6025 215 - - - - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Above-average athlete with quick feet and dashing speed … drives through his hips with the arm strength to rip throws down the seam or to the sideline
from the opposite hash … hits his targets in stride, especially when working over the middle … needs to show it more, but there are several examples of anticipatory
throws on his tape (see 2023 Ohio State) … poised and accurate when throwing on the move (left or right) … slides away from t rouble while staying balanced and
continuing to scan … takes care of the football (just four interceptions, three fumbles in 2023) … high success rate on money downs (48.1 percent of his pass attempts
on third or fourth down resulted in a first down in 2023) … was an accomplished amateur hockey player and credits that experience for developing his toughness and
ability to play through contact (won the 2018 state championship game in high school with a fractured thumb) … mental preparation is more important to him than
his physical prep — since high school, he has strived to gain a mental advantage (yoga has helped him do that) … his coaches rave about his leadership intangibles and
competitive drive (NFL scout: “Before he signed, he was telling other Michigan recruits that if they wanted to party and chase girls, go somewhere else. His class was
going to be the one that restored Michigan. To have that mentality and then actually go achieve it? He’s different.”) … despi te Michigan’s focus on running the
football, he ranks No. 4 in school history in passing touchdowns (49) and No. 6 in passing yards (6,226).

WEAKNESSES: Lean-framed athlete (played the 2023 season at 200 pounds) and needs to sustain additional body mass … wasn’t consistently required to get beyond
his first or second read … guilty of bird-dogging where he wants to go with the throw and must develop his eye skills to manipulate coverage … his general accuracy is
a strength to his game, but his ball placement will suffer at times when he rushes throws … still developing his touch to lay er passes over the linebacker and in front
of the safety … there aren’t many examples on tape of him adjusting protections at the line … only 795 career dropbacks in college and played in an offense that
leaned on the run game.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, McCarthy was the point guard of former head coach Jim Harbaugh’s pro-style spread offense that relied on a power-run
attack and shifts/motions to create favorable matchups in the passing game. After compiling a 36 -2 record in high school with a state title, he led the Wolverines to a
27-1 record as a starter (school-record .964 winning percentage), including the 2023 national championship. Though McCarthy needs to add more bulk to his fram e,
he is a good-sized athlete who can operate from the pocket with balance, negotiate pressure and create plays with his mobility when needed. He is a loose passer,
quick to process what the defense gives him and delivers with velocity and accuracy from various platforms (school -record 67.6 percent career completion
percentage). However, his decision-making is still developing, and he must prove he can get further into his progressions. NFL teams describe him as a “winner” and
love the way he is wired (Harbaugh calls him the “Ice Man” for the way he stays cool under pressure). Overall, McCarthy’s evaluation feels incomplete, which
creates even more projection than normal, but his passing skills, pocket athleticism and mental makeup are all ascending and create optimism for his NFL future.
Although bumps along the way should be expected, he has the package of tools to become an NFL starter early in his career.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 21 overall)

5. BO NIX | Oregon 6021 | 214 lbs. | 5SR Pinson, Ala. (Pinson Valley) 2/25/2000 (age 24.17) #10

BACKGROUND: Bo Nix, the second of four children (two girls, two boys), was born in Arkadelphia, Ark., where his father (Patrick) was the head football coach at
Division II Henderson State. Nix didn’t play pee-wee football, but he grew up around the game as the family followed Patrick’s coaching career at various stops. When
Bo was in fifth grade, he served as the ball boy during practices and games at FCS Charleston Southern, where Patrick served as offensive coordinator (2010-12).
Wanting to get the family back to Alabama, Patrick accepted the head coaching job at Scottsboro High School in 2013. Blossoming at quarterback in middl e school, Bo
became the starting quarterback at Scottsboro midway during his eighth-grade season in 2014 and posted 11 touchdowns. As a freshman, he completed 84 of 164
passes for 1,298 yards and 15 touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2016, Nix compiled more than 3,000 yards of total offense and was responsible for 36 touchdowns (16
passing, 20 rushing). After the 2016 season, Patrick became head coach at Pinson Valley High School (6A), and Bo followed him for his final two prep seasons. As a
junior, Nix got off to a hot start but fractured his left ankle (September 2017) and missed most of the 2017 season. He returned in November and led Pinson Valley to
the 6A state championship. As a senior in 2018, he passed for 3,802 yards and 50 touchdowns while rushing for 417 yards and e ight scores on the ground. Nix led
Pinson Valley to its second straight 6A state title and was named the Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year and Alabama Mr. Football. He finished his prep career with
the Alabama state records for passing yards (10,393), total yards (12,505) and total touchdowns accounted for (161). Nix also lettered in baseball and basketball and
graduated from Pinson Valley with a 4.14 GPA.

A five-star recruit, Nix was the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the 2019 class (ahead of Jayden Daniels and Sam Howell) and the No. 3 recruit in Alabama (WR
George Pickens was No. 1). He was ranked as the No. 33 recruit nationally. Nix entertained offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State, but he grew up
dreaming of following in the footsteps of his father and playing quarterback at Auburn. Nix enrolled in January 201 9 and beat out Joey Gatewood and Malik Willis,
becoming the Tigers’ starting quarterback as a true freshman. After three seasons (and three different offensive coordinators) at Auburn, Nix entered the transfer
portal and committed to Oregon and head coach Dan Lanning (he rejoined Ducks play-caller Kenny Dillingham, who was his offensive coordinator at Auburn in 2019).
Nix took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Eugene for his fifth college season in 2023. While at Auburn, Nix
dated cheerleader Izzy Smoke, and the couple married in July 2022.

Nix’s father (Patrick) played quarterback at Auburn (1992-95) and helped the Tigers to an undefeated 11-0 record in 1993 (Jimbo Fisher was his quarterbacks coach).
Patrick spent 16 seasons as a college coach, including two seasons (2007-08) as the offensive coordinator at Miami, and has spent the last 11 seasons coaching high
school football. He is currently the head coach at Phenix City High School , where he coached his youngest son (Caleb), who walked on at Clemson in 2022. Patrick’s
wife (Krista), a nurse, attended Auburn. Bo’s paternal grandfather (Conrad), who also attended Auburn, was a high school head coach for 41 seasons and posted a
career record of 300-105, including back-to-back state titles at Northside Warner Robins (Ga.) in 2006 and 2007. Nix has an adopted brother (Tez Johnson), who was a
receiver at Pinson Valley and officially moved in with the Nix family in high school. Johnson played three seasons at Troy (2 020-22) before transferring to Oregon prior
to the 2023 season, rejoining his high school quarterback and adopted brother. Nix graduated with a communication degree from Auburn (December 2021). He
accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2019: (13/13) 217-377 57.6 2,542 16 6 97 313 3.2 7 Auburn; SEC Freshman of the Year; Set school freshman records for passing
2020: (11/11) 214-357 59.9 2,415 12 7 108 388 3.6 7 Auburn; Team captain; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/10) 197-323 61.0 2,294 11 3 57 168 2.9 4 Auburn; Team captain; Missed final 3 games (right ankle)
2022: (13/13) 294-409 71.9 3,593 29 7 89 510 5.7 14 Oregon; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Oregon record for completion %
2023: (14/14) 364-470 77.4 4,508 45 3 54 234 4.3 6 Oregon; Second team All-American; Pac-12 Off. POY; First team All-Pac-12
Total: (61/61) 1,286-1,936 66.4 15,352 113 26 405 1,613 4.0 38

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6021 214 10 1/8 30 7/8 74 1/4 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)
PRO DAY - 217 - - - - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Solidly built athlete with adequate height and large hands … displays a quick release and strong arm … comfortable throwing w ithout a set base, and his
best drive throws come while on the move … productive deep-ball thrower … general accuracy is steady — broke Mac Jones’ FBS record for single-season completion
percentage (77.4 percent) in 2023, completing at least 71 percent of his passes in every game in 2023 … great use of play fak es to force missteps in coverage … takes
care of the football with only 26 interceptions on 1,936 career pass attempts (of 14 passers with at least 430 attempts, he was the only one with th ree or fewer INTs
in 2023) … strong ball security with only three fumbles in two seasons at Oregon … good feet and slide quickness to evade defenders in small areas … able to extend
and create second-reaction plays with his legs … productive on draws and designed quarterback runs … zero questions about his toughness has pro ven to be durable
(his 61 career starts passed Colt McCoy and Kellen Moore in the NCAA record books for the most ever by a quarterback) … very competitive and described as
“another coach” on the field by his coaches (Oregon head coach Dan Lanning: “He sits in the coaches meetings and operates at a completely different level than
anyone I’ve ever been around.”) … won the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman) … compiled a 43 -18 win-loss record as a starter (Auburn: 21-13;
Oregon: 22-5) … productive at both Auburn (No. 3 in school history with 7,251 passing yards) and Oregon (broke Marcus Mariota’s single-season records for passing
yards, completions and touchdown passes).

WEAKNESSES: His process gets frantic and stuck in overdrive at times … breezes through progressions too quickly from the pocket and would benefit from added
patience to see routes coming open … ball placement can be better, as he often makes his targets dig out tough grabs … relies more on his arm strength than sound
mechanics, which affects his accuracy … benefited from a quick-throw offense (stick, out, flat routes), with 66.2 percent of his throws coming within 10 yards of the
line of scrimmage … also helped by a top-shelf offensive line (pressured on just 18.2 percent of his dropbacks and sacked 12 times the past two seasons) … generally a
solid decision-maker but needs to cut down on the throws into heavily-trafficked areas … suffered a broken right ankle (November 2021), which required surgery and
ended his 2021 season … will be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oregon, Nix was an ideal fit in offensive coordinator Will Stein’s zone -read, West Coast offense (primarily “11” personnel), which
was tailored to fit his strengths. After three up-and-down seasons at Auburn, the pressure appeared to be off his shoulders in Eugene, and he rediscovered his
confidence, becoming the first player in college football history to surpass 55 touchdowns at two different schools. Finishing third in the Heisman Trophy voting in his
final season, he led the FBS in total touchdowns (51) in 2023 and became just the second player in FBS history to surpass 17,000 total yards. With his quick, strong
release, Nix incorporates different arm angles to quickly get the ball to his weapons. He is outstanding finding and attacking the voids in zone coverage and is at his
best throwing on the move or when creating second-chance plays. However, the Ducks’ offense was designed to get the ball out of his hands quickly (he averaged
2.44 seconds per dropback in 2023, fourth fastest in the FBS), and his average depth of target was only 6.8 yards in 2023 (third lowest in FBS), leading to questions
about him reading out a defense from a constrained pocket in the NFL. Overall, Nix gets in trouble when he plays loose with his technique and his eyes speed up on
him, but he understands where to go with the football, and his scrambling can give defenses fits. Though it feels unlikely that he will ever rank among the 15 best
quarterbacks in the NFL, he has the tools to become a middle -of-the-road starter.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 44 overall)

6. MICHAEL PENIX JR. | Washington 6022 | 216 lbs. | 6SR Tampa, Fla. (Tech) 5/8/2000 (age 23.96) #9

BACKGROUND: Michael Penix Jr., who has two younger brothers, was born and raised in the Tampa area. He started playing football at age 5, initially as a running
back before moving to quarterback at the youth level. He was coached by his father throughout middle school. Penix, who also played for the 7-on-7 team Unsigned
Preps, initially attended Pasco High School in Dade City, the same alma mater as his father. But the Wing-T offense didn’t fit his skill set, and he transferred to Tampa
Bay Technical High School after his sophomore season. Penix became the starter as a junior and threw for 2,078 yards, 31 touc hdowns and only one interception,
adding 200 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns to earn All-County honors. As a senior captain, he was named the 2017 County Player of the Year with 2,165
passing yards, 30 touchdowns and 5 interceptions with 449 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores. Penix led Tampa Bay Tech to an 11-2 record in 2017 and finished his
two seasons as a starter with a 61-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He also lettered in baseball as a center fielder and in track, setting personal bests of 22.89
seconds in the 200 meters and 21 feet in the long jump.

A three-star recruit, Penix was the No. 21 pro-style quarterback in the 2018 class and the No. 86 recruit in Florida (No. 2 quarterback in the state behind Joe Milton).
Before he became a full-time starter in high school, he received his first offer (FAU). After his junior season in April 2017, Penix committed to Butch Jones and
Tennessee and essentially shut down his recruitment. Jones was fired in November 2017, but Penix stayed committed to the program, and new head coach Jeremy
Pruitt told the family that his scholarship would be honored. However, the Volunteers’ coaching staff rescinded the offer a few weeks later, and Penix was left
scrambling to find a new home. Florida State and head coach Willie Taggart offered him late in the process, and Penix’s p arents liked Charlie Strong at nearby South
Florida. But Indiana and head coach Tom Allen had created a Tampa-to-Bloomington pipeline and developed a close relationship with Penix, who committed to the
Hoosiers and enrolled early in January 2018.

He played well for the Hoosiers, including leading them to their first top-10 ranking in more than 50 years. But he struggled to stay healthy over his four seasons at
Indiana and entered the transfer portal in December 2021 (Penix: “Look, I’m a Hoosier, and I’ll always be a Hoosier. … But I just want a new start, a new beginning.”).
Penix graduated from Indiana in May 2022 and transferred to play for Washington and head coach Kalen DeBoer, who was his offensive coordinator at Indiana in
2019. Penix had a record-breaking 2022 season and surprised many when he took advantage of his extra year of eligibility and returned to the Huskies for his sixth
season in 2023. His father (Michael Sr.) was a standout running back in high school and at Tennessee Tech (1992-95), setting the school’s single-game rushing record
(261 yards) and finishing his career with 3,177 rushing yards. His mother (Takisha) ran track at Tennessee Tech. His younger brother (Mekhi) was a standout wide
receiver at Tampa Bay Tech and played his freshman season at Tennessee Tech. Penix accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (3/0) 21-34 61.8 219 1 0 5 45 6.4 0 Indiana; Missed final four games (right ACL); Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (6/6) 110-160 68.8 1,394 10 4 22 119 5.4 2 Indiana; Missed final four games (right shoulder)
2020: (6/6) 124-220 56.4 1,645 14 4 18 25 1.4 2 Indiana; Missed final two games (right ACL); Second team All -Big Ten; Captain
2021: (5/5) 87-162 53.7 939 4 7 17 -24 -1.4 2 Indiana; Missed final seven games (left AC joint)
2022: (13/13) 362-554 65.3 4,641 31 8 35 92 2.6 4 Washington; Second team All-Pac-12; Comeback POY
2023: (15/15) 363-555 65.4 4,903 36 11 35 8 0.2 3 Washington; First team All-American; Second team All-Pac-12; Maxwell; Captain
Total: (48/45) 1,067-1,685 63.3 13,741 96 34 134 265 2.0 13

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6022 216 10 1/2 33 5/8 81 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6022 216 10 1/2 33 5/8 81 5/8 4.58 2.61 1.58 36 1/2 10’5” - - - (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Very accurate deep ball … aggressive passer with a live arm to sling throws vertically and horizontally … can drive the footb all without stepping into
throws … throws with terrific pacing on posts and deep over routes … understands how to find the vulnerable matchups, and small windows don’t deter him …
veteran awareness and has a good feel where the blitz is coming from … nice job throwing on the move (boots, sprint -outs, etc.) … owns an NFL frame, large hands
and pocket stature … enough mobility to scramble for the sticks when he has a chance … steady heartbeat in late-game situations … developed into one of the most
respected leaders on the team and often at the center of the huddle rallying his teammates … his injury history helped forge his resilient mentality, and he has the
wiring to focus amid adversity … put together an impressive 37-8 record as a college starter (Indiana: 12-5, Washington: 25-3) and led the Huskies to the 2023 Pac-12
Championship and a spot in the national championship game … near-identical statistical seasons the past two years at Washington, becoming the first FBS player to
pass for 4,500-plus yards in back-to-back seasons since Patrick Mahomes (2015-16).

WEAKNESSES: Stiff lower body and doesn’t have picture perfect mechanics (inconsistent weight transfer, release points, etc.), which can d isrupt his rhythm and
accuracy … misses too many layups (often high) when he feels rushed … doesn’t throw with consistent anticipation (especially over the mi ddle of the field), and his
eyes tend to linger as he waits for an opportunity … excellent on drive throws but inconsistent on passes that require finesse and feathering between levels of the
defense … inconsistent on conversion downs (just 42.2 percent of his third-down dropbacks in 2023 resulted in a first down) … often operated from pristine pockets,
and there are several game tapes where he doesn’t get touched once (sacked only 16 times in 28 starts at Washington) … durabi lity will be questioned after he
suffered four season-ending injuries in his four seasons at Indiana: twice required surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee (October 2018 and November 2020);
injured the sternoclavicular joint in his right shoulder (November 2019) and required surgery; suffered an AC joint separation in his left shoulder (October 2021) … will
be a 24-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington, Penix was a productive lefty passer in offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s shotgun spread scheme. After four season-
ending injuries in his four years at Indiana, he turned himself into a legitimate NFL prospect with the Hu skies, including a memorable 2023 season — led the FBS in
passing yards per game (326.9), finished runner-up for the Heisman Trophy (highest finish in school history), led Washington to the national championship game. A
super-aggressive triggerman, Penix can drive the football with quick game or attack one-on-one matchups down the field. Not only did he throw to NFL -caliber
receivers at Washington, but he also benefited from an above-average offensive line, and his effectiveness plummeted when he felt the walls closing in (see the 2023
Michigan tape). Overall, Penix is inconsistent in several key areas (mechanics, anticipation, pressure reaction), but his arm confidence and willingness to attack
every square inch of the field can be a productive formula in the right situation. His mental toughness will be a strong selling point in NFL draft rooms.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 52 overall)

7. SPENCER RATTLER | South Carolina 6002 | 211 lbs. | 5SR Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle) 9/28/2000 (age 23.58) #7

BACKGROUND: Spencer Rattler, the oldest of two children, was born and raised in the Phoenix area. From a young age, he was active in sports and played basketball
at the Boys and Girls Club. Rattler started playing football at age 7 and began to make a name for himself as one of the top youth quarterbacks in the area. He led the
Scottsdale Firebirds, one of the top youth programs in the state, to four Arizona youth championships and was named United Yo uth Football Player of the Year in
2012. His No. 7 Firebirds jersey is now retired (the only retired number in the youth team’s storied history). He started working with private quar terback coach Mike
Giovando at age 10. Rattler enrolled at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix and was thrust into the starting quarter back role on varsity as a freshman after the previous
starter quit the team. He finished his first season with 56.2 percent completions, 2,381 yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interc eptions. As a sophomore, Rattler
improved to 62.5 percent completions with 2,893 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

He had his best season as a junior and led Pinnacle to a nine-win season, including the 2017 sectional title and a win in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. Rattler
finished his junior season with 64.9 percent completions for 3,946, 45 touchdowns an d 11 interceptions, earning all-conference and All-State honors. Pinnacle
entered the 2018 season as contenders for the state championship, but Rattler was ruled ineligible midway through the season for a violation of the code of conduct.
He finished his senior season with 66.5 percent completions, 1,863 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and three interceptions. Rattler finished his career with the state 6A
record for career passing touchdowns (116) and became the first quarterback in state history to eclipse 11 ,000 passing yards. He also finished his prep career with
1,040 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns (also had one touchdown grab as a senior). He also lettered in basketball at Pinnacle and averaged 13.6 points, 3.1
rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a junior.

A five-star recruit, Rattler was the No. 1 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class and the No. 1 recruit in Arizona. He was the No. 11 recruit nationally. Rattler started
to hear recruiting pitches from colleges in seventh grade and received his first offe r, from nearby Arizona State, after his freshman season. Offers from Alabama,
Miami, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and several others soon followed. While he was on a visit at USC in June 2017, Rattler received a message from Lincoln
Riley saying he was going to be named the Sooners’ head coach for a retiring Bob Stoops. Less than a month later, Rattler committed to Oklahoma. He was named the
2018 Elite 11 quarterback competition MVP in Los Angeles (over an impressive field of passers including Jayden Dan iels, Sam Howell and Bo Nix). Rattler was the No.
1 recruit in Riley’s 2019 class. After redshirting in 2020 behind Jalen Hurts, Rattler became the Sooners’ starter in 2020. Midway through the 2021 season, he was
benched in favor of Caleb Williams and entered the transfer portal after the regular-season finale in November 2021, calling Oklahoma a ”toxic situation.” Rattler
reconnected with South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, who previously had been an assistant coach in Norman, and transferred to the Gamecocks in December
2021. His younger sister and only sibling (Olivia) plays college volleyball at Missouri State. Rattler accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and was named MVP
of the Senior Bowl game.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2019: (3/0) 7-11 63.6 81 1 0 3 23 7.7 0 Oklahoma; Redshirted
2020: (11/11) 214-317 67.5 3,031 28 7 81 160 2.0 6 Oklahoma; Freshman All-American; Honorable mention All-Big 12
2021: (9/6) 140-187 74.9 1,483 11 5 43 77 1.8 3 Oklahoma; Started first six games (benched for Caleb Williams vs. Texas)
2022: (13/13) 264-399 66.2 3,026 18 12 73 46 0.6 3 South Carolina; Team captain
2023: (12/12) 275-399 68.9 3,186 19 8 97 104 1.1 4 South Carolina; Team captain
Total: (48/42) 900-1,313 68.5 10,807 77 32 297 410 1.4 16

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6002 211 9 7/8 31 74 3/4 4.95 2.83 1.67 32 9’0” 4.37 7.21 -
PRO DAY 6002 211 9 7/8 32 1/2 74 1/2 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Aesthetically pleasing passer with his fluid release and impressive arm talent … throws from a wide, balanced base and delive rs with confidence from
any platform … can get the ball out with zip to access small windows … keeps his vision downfield with pat ience to allow routes to develop … trusts his anticipation to
deliver before receivers are out of their breaks … loves to push the ball downfield and would run four verts every other play if he could … outstanding with ball fakes
and mechanical repetition is a focus for him … effective scrambler to buy time, improvise or pick up positive yardage when it is given to him … compact body with
solid bulk on his frame and large hands … worked to rebuild his image after transferring to South Carolina and was voted a team captain as a junior and se nior …
tremendous work ethic and dedication to his craft … finished his career with a 28 -14 record as a college starter … started all 25 games and posted consistent
production in his two seasons with the Gamecocks — his 3,186 passing yards in 2023 were the third most in a season in school history.

WEAKNESSES: His pocket movements and field reads are too systematic … decision-making isn’t a glaring issue, but his 2023 tape still showed more misreads and
immature mistakes than you want to see (three intentional grounding penalties vs. Texas A&M) … can get reckless with the football (combined 20 interceptions and
14 fumbles over his two seasons at South Carolina) … accuracy sees a slight decline on the move or when attempting to drive t he ball … staggering home/road splits
in 2023: 74.7 percent completions and 20 total touchdowns at home; 59.3 percent completions and three touchdowns on the road … character and leadership skills
will be put under a microscope by NFL teams: gained a reputation as an “attention seeker” and for rubbing many the wrong way , both in high school and at Oklahoma
(his appearance on the Netflix series “QB1: Beyond the Lights” during his senior year of high school was less than flattering); ruled ineligible for the second half of his
high school senior season after violating a district code of conduct (Rattler: “I made a childish and dumb mistake.”).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at South Carolina, Rattler performed well in offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains’ pass-first, pro-style scheme. After a turbulent
three seasons in Norman, he put steady play on film in two seasons with the Gamecocks and set the school record for career co mpletion percentage (67.5 percent),
despite inconsistent surroundings (the South Carolina offensive line had a different front -five combination in 10 of 12 games in 2023). With repeatable mechanics and
an athletic release, Rattler has NFL-level arm strength plus a natural feel for touch and poise in his process. However, his decision -making and timing must show
better consistency (both in structure and out of structure). Overall, Rattler has a methodical play style and needs to be more urgent in his movements/reads, but
he has the arm talent, self-confidence and work habits that give him a fighting chance to work his way up an NFL depth chart. He offers upside at the position, but
the interview process will be crucial to his draf t grades.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 72 overall)

8. MICHAEL PRATT | Tulane 6024 | 217 lbs. | 4SR Boca Raton, Fla. (Deerfield Beach) 9/30/2001 (age 22.57) #7

BACKGROUND: Michael Pratt, the youngest of four children, was born and raised in Boca Raton. Growing up in an athletic family, he played basketball, football and
any other sport he could with his older siblings (also spent a lot of time fishing and hunting). But in terms of organized sports, baseball was his sole focus, and he was
a standout pitcher and shortstop. Pratt was home-schooled by his mother (Rori) through elementary and middle school. After eighth grade, he made two major
changes: He stopped being home-schooled, and he convinced his parents to let him play organized football (Pratt: “My whole life I always wanted to play, but I w asn’t
allowed until high school.”). Pratt enrolled at Boca Raton High School and developed a love for football as a freshman quarte rback for the JV squad. After earning the
varsity starting job as a sophomore, he led Boca Raton to a 5-5 record as a junior in 2018, recording 1,208 passing yards, 447 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns.

Looking for better competition to challenge him, Pratt transferred to Deerfield Beach High School in August 2019, a few weeks before his senior season. He joined a
team with an established quarterback (Derohn King), along with several FBS commits at skill positions, including Xavier Restr epo (Miami), Bryce Gowdy (Georgia
Tech), Aydin Henningham (Pittsburgh), Deajaun McDougle (Maryland) and Jaylen Knighton (Miami). After he missed the first few weeks of the season because of an
abductor injury, Pratt took over the starting job and led Deerfield Beach to a 10 -4 record and the 8A semifinals in the state playoffs. He completed 69.4 percent of his
passes for 1,380 yards, 16 touchdowns and three interceptions, adding 200 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns (threw for four touchdowns in a blowout win
against his old school, Boca Raton).

A three-star recruit, Pratt was the No. 47 pro-style quarterback in the 2020 class and the No. 178 recruit in Florida (No. 11 quarterback in the state). After his junior
season (his second as a starter), he was offered by Toledo (his first FBS offer), followed by Tulane, Western Michigan, Kent State and FAU. With a 4.0 GPA in high
school, Pratt also was highly recruited by several Ivy League programs, including Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard and Yale. He committed to Tulane in
June 2019 and was the No. 13 recruit in head coach Willie Fritz’s 2020 class. After three seasons at Tulane, Pratt was wooed by several Power 5 programs, but the
school’s “Fear the Wave” NIL Collective helped convince him stay put for the 2023 season. His older sister (Hannah) played college basketball at Columbia (2018 -23)
and averaged 9.8 points in 2022-23 before transferring to Tulane for her final season (2023-24). His grandfather (Chris Jones) was a swimmer at Long Island University
and competed in the 1964 Olympic trials while in high school. Pratt opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitati on to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2020: (10/9) 140-254 55.1 1,806 20 8 115 229 2.0 8 Freshman All-American; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled August 2020
2021: (11/11) 189-328 57.6 2,381 21 8 105 152 1.4 5 Missed one game (concussion)
2022: (13/13) 215-338 63.6 3,010 27 5 129 478 3.7 10 Second team All-AAC; Missed one game (shoulder)
2023: (11/11) 185-283 65.4 2,406 22 5 98 286 2.9 5 AAC Offensive POY; First team All-AAC; Missed two games (left knee)
Total: (45/44) 729-1,203 60.6 9,603 90 26 447 1,145 2.6 28

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COMBINE 6024 217 9 1/4 30 3/4 77 - - - 36 9’6” 4.23 7.20 - (no run — choice)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Accurate, controlled passer with repeatable mechanics and setup … efficient, over-the-top delivery … throws a very catchable ball with the anticipation
to hit targets in stride … works well on sail/flood concepts with enough juice to drive outside the numbers … shows a good feel for defensiv e voids and where to go
with the football … keeps his eyes downfield in the face of the rush… will slide and shift in the pocket t o avoid the initial rush and find throwing lanes … doesn’t have
top-tier size or athleticism but is certainly good enough in both areas … teammates and coaches unanimously praise his character and competitive habits (former
head coach Willie Fritz: “I’m guessing he probably works 350, maybe more, days a year on his craft.”) … started 44 games the past four seasons and leaves Tul ane as
the school’s all-time leader in several categories, including total touchdowns and total offense.

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WEAKNESSES: Average ball velocity on his throws and doesn’t have an arm cannon … downfield passes lose life when he can’t transfer his we ight mid-delivery …
inconsistent feeling rushers around him and can be overly patient in the pocket at times … identifies where to go pre-snap, and his eye manipulation post-snap is
undeveloped … has a few passes on each tape that are a tick late when he doesn’t trust what he sees … highly competitive and tough, but his coaches have stressed
preserving his body, which has been a work in progress … missed one game as a sophomore because of a concussion (October 2021); missed one game as a junior
because of a shoulder injury (September 2022) and played through a painful heel fracture late in the season (November 2022); missed two games as a senior because
of a left knee injury (September 2023), including a matchup vs. Ole Miss that NFL scouts had circled.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Tulane, Pratt thrived in former offensive coordinator Slade Nagle’s scheme. After not playing football until high school, he showed
steady improvements each season with the Green Wave, throwing a touchdown pass in 44 of his 45 games and breaking Patrick Ramsey’s school records for passing
yards and passing touchdowns. Pratt is very clean in his setup and delivers a quick, accurate stroke, showing the ability to feather passes in between levels of the
defense. Though he operates with rhythm from the pocket, he needs to continue developing his feel to spot the rush and hasten his process when needed. Overall,
Pratt might not have the high-level physical traits to carry an NFL offense, but you don’t see panic in his game , and he has natural sense for where to go with the
football. He projects as a quality NFL backup with starting upside in the right role.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

9. DEVIN LEARY | Kentucky 6012 | 215 lbs. | 6SR Sicklerville, N.J. (Timber Creek) 9/10/1999 (age 24.63) #13

BACKGROUND: Devin Leary, the second of five children (three boys, two girls), was born in Vorhees, N.J., and grew up in south New Jersey (about 20 miles outside
Philadelphia). He was raised in a football family (his dad, uncle and grandfather are all coaches) and started playing quarterback at age 7. Leary played the position
throughout youth football levels, while also playing baseball, hockey and wrestling. He enrolled at Timber Creek High School and earned his first varsity start (a win)
on Thanksgiving his freshman year. After becoming the full-time starter as a sophomore, Leary set state records for passing yards (3,688) and passing touchdowns
(48) as a junior and led Timber Creek to a 12-0 record, including the 2016 state championship. As a senior captain, he again led the team to double-digit wins (the
school’s 25-game win streak was eventually snapped in the 2017 playoff semifinals) and was named the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Ye ar for the second
straight year. Leary posted 61.8 percent completions, 2,863 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns over 11 games, adding four rushing touchdowns. He finished
his prep career as New Jersey’s all-time leader in passing yards (9,672) and touchdown passes (117). Leary also played shortstop on the Timber Creek basebal l team.

A four-star recruit, Leary was the No. 16 pro-style quarterback in the 2018 class (Trevor Lawrence was No. 1) and the No. 8 recruit in New Jersey (top quarterback in
the state). He received his first FBS scholarship offer as a freshman, from nearby Temple. The offers started to pour in during his sophomore and junior years, but it
was NC State and offensive coordinator Eli Drinkwitz (later the head coach at Missouri) who made the biggest impression. Leary committed to head coach Dave
Doeren toward the end of his junior year in April 2017. He kept an open mind as other programs (Penn State, Georgia) showed more interest during his senior year,
but he stayed committed to the Wolfpack and was the No. 6 recruit in the school’s 2018 class. After five years (and several injuries) at NC State, Leary wanted a “fresh
start” for his sixth and final year of eligibility and departed the school on good terms. He was considered one of the top qu arterbacks in the transfer portal and chose
Kentucky for the opportunity to work with offensive coordinator Liam Cohen.

His younger brother (Donovan) is a quarterback at Illinois and just completed his redshirt freshman season in 2023. His fathe r (Glen), who is a divorce attorney,
played football and baseball at Susquehanna University (1984-87). His uncle (Brian) is an accomplished high school football coach in New Jersey. His cousin (Tucker
Monico) was an offensive lineman at Division II Kutztown (2019-23). Leary graduated with his degree in sport management (December 2022) from NC State and is
currently working on his business certificate. He writes with his left hand but learned to throw with his right while using his brother’s right-handed baseball glove as a
kid. Leary accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: Redshirted NC State; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (8/5) 101-210 48.1 1,219 8 5 40 46 1.1 0 NC State; Started the final five games
2020: (4/3) 66-110 60.0 890 8 2 19 7 0.4 0 NC State; Missed opener (COVID-19 tracing); Missed final seven games (leg)
2021: (12/12) 283-431 65.7 3,433 35 5 54 -73 -1.4 2 NC State; Honorable mention All-ACC; Broke Philip Rivers record for TD passes
2022: (6/6) 118-193 61.1 1,265 11 4 23 1 0.0 3 NC State; Team captain; Missed final seven games (right shoulder)
2023: (13/13) 209-371 56.3 2,746 25 12 42 -60 -1.4 1 Kentucky; Team captain
Total: (43/39) 777-1,315 59.1 9,553 87 28 178 -79 -0.4 6

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COMBINE 6012 215 9 1/2 30 7/8 74 3/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6010 216 9 5/8 31 1/4 74 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Has cannon arm strength and throws with A-plus velocity … quick setup in the pocket with a clean, compact release … comfortably adds touch on deep
outs and corner tosses … has a knack for finding clear sightlines and shows good placement between the hashes … plenty of examples on tape of him throwing with
anticipation before receivers are out of their break … not a statue and can extend and make off-schedule throws when needed (grew up a fan of the Philadelphia
Eagles and Donovan McNabb) … lacks ideal height but is compact and well-strapped together … three-time team captain (two years at NC State, one at Kentucky) and
received positive reviews regarding his work ethic … broke Philip Rivers’ single -season passing touchdown record (35) at NC State in 2021 and trailed only Jayden
Daniels in touchdown passes (25) among SEC quarterbacks in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent accuracy, especially to the outside (completed only 34.8 percent of his passes 10 -plus yards outside the numbers in 2023) … needs to
develop better pacing and placement on his throws to make things easier for his targets … makes quick decision s but can get hasty and not reach his third read,
missing bigger plays about to come open … too willing to deliver into crowded spaces and needs to take better care of the foo tball (led the SEC with 12 interceptions
in 2023) … also has 25 fumbles in his career, including seven in his final season … won’t scare defenses with his running ability … medicals need vetting — suffered a
torn pectoral muscle in his right (throwing) shoulder (October 2022), requiring season-ending surgery; suffered a broken fibula in his left leg (October 2020), requiring
season-ending surgery … will turn 25 early in his NFL rookie season.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Kentucky, Leary transferred to Lexington for his final season, specifically to play in offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s pro-style
spread scheme. He arrived at Kentucky with expectations that he could replicate his 2021 production (after missing most of ‘22), but he struggled to find consistency
against an SEC schedule (completed more than 65 percent of his passes in just one of 13 starts in 2023). Leary can make all t he throws with ease and work from
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be a fastball, and the more velocity he adds, the more he appears to sacrifice ball placement. Overall, Leary has NFL-level arm talent and the tools required to fight
for a reserve role, but the consistency of his timing and accuracy must improve to convince a pro coaching staff he is worth a spot.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

10. JOE MILTON III | Tennessee 6051 | 246 lbs. | 6SR Pahokee, Fla. (Olympia) 3/6/2000 (age 24.14) #7

BACKGROUND: Joe Milton III, the oldest of seven children, was raised in Pahokee (90 miles north of Miami) and grew up chasing rabbits in the sugar cane fields — a
Pahokee tradition. He started playing football at age 5 at the Pop Warner level, initially as a defensive end before moving to quarterback. Mi lton played throughout
middle school and initially attended Pahokee High School, where he played on the JV team as a freshman. Midw ay through his freshman year, his mother (DeShea
Bouie) relocated the family to Orlando, and Milton transferred to Olympia High School. He made varsity as a sophomore and com pleted 88 of 183 passes (48.1
percent) for 1,115 yards and 11 total touchdowns. As a junior, he completed 82 of 178 passes (46.1 percent) for 1,543 yards and 20 total touchdowns. As a senior,
Milton led Olympia to the Class 8A state playoffs and finished with 47.9 percent completions (90 -of-188) for 1,317 yards and 15 total touchdowns. He was also a
forward on the Olympia varsity basketball team as a sophomore and junior.

A four-star recruit, Milton was the No. 9 pro-style quarterback in the 2018 class (same class as Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields) and the No. 35 recruit in Florida. He
received his first scholarship offer (Iowa State) as a freshman, followed by several high-profile offers, like Florida, LSU, Miami and Tennessee. Ultimately, Milton
narrowed his choice to Georgia and Michigan, and Jim Harbaugh’s background with quarterbacks like Andrew Luck was the difference. He enrolled in January 2018
but played sparingly his first two seasons on campus behind starter Shea Patterson. Milton became the Wolverines’ starter in 2020 and started the first five games
before he was replaced by Cade McNamara. He entered the transfer portal in February 2021 and was considered the No. 3 transfer quarterback in that cycle behind
T.J. Finley and Will Levis. Milton committed to Tennessee and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in American culture from Michigan in May 2021 before officially
joining the Volunteers in June 2021. Milton started the 2021 season as the Volunteers’ starter before he exited the second game with an ankle injury — Hendon
Hooker became the starter for the remainder of 2021 and 2022. Milton returned as starter for the final two games of the 2022 season after Hooker tore his ACL, and
he took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic an d returned as the starter in 2023.

He has multiple cousins who played college football and the NFL, including WR Anquan Boldin (15-year NFL career, 2003-17), WR D.J. Boldin (undrafted out of Wake
Forest in 2009 and currently the head coach at Lake Erie College) and RB Vincent Smith (Michigan, 2009-12). Milton opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted
his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (4/0) 3-4 75.0 58 0 1 7 31 4.4 1 Michigan; Redshirted
2019: (4/0) 3-7 42.9 59 1 1 5 16 3.2 1 Michigan
2020: (6/5) 80-141 56.7 1,077 4 4 38 109 2.9 1 Michigan; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (8/2) 32-62 51.6 375 2 0 28 129 4.6 2 Tennessee; Started first two games before Hendon Hooker took over as starter
2022: (9/2) 53-82 64.6 971 10 0 18 77 4.3 0 Tennessee; Started final two games (Hooker ACL injury); Bowl Game MVP
2023: (12/12) 229-354 64.7 2,813 20 5 78 299 3.8 7 Tennessee; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (43/21) 400-650 61.5 5,353 37 11 174 661 3.8 12

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COMBINE 6051 235 10 1/4 33 3/8 80 - - - 35 10’1” - - - (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 246 - - - 4.62 2.63 1.65 - - - - - (weight, run, throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size and stature … throws with exceptional arm power and is able to drive the football to every inch of the field … drills opposite hash out
routes and bang-eights with ease … passes get on receivers quickly for YAC opportunities, forcing cover defenders to keep tight cushions … stays balanced in his drops
and delivers with an effortless flick and high release point … nifty runner with long, strong strides to quickly get going when scrambling … outstanding finishing
toughness as a runner, dropping his pads to power through bodies … well liked by his teammates and has been a team player throughout his career (NFL scout:
“Instead of bolting once (Hendon) Hooker took his job, he stayed patient , and it paid off for him.”) … respectable production at Tennessee, including 41 total
touchdowns and a 11-5 win-loss record as a starter.

WEAKNESSES: Holds the ball too long in the pocket and is late to anticipate windows … locks onto primary targets and bird -dogs reads, relying too much on his arm to
make up the difference … throws to areas, not pinpoint spots, and his ball placement must continue to improve … inefficient deep ball thrower in 2023, completing
only 29.5 percent of his attempts of more than 20 yards (18-for-61) … his fastballs often sail on him … can throw a football harder than anyone, but needs to develop
a change-up and better touch on throws … his accuracy suffers when on the move, and he is much more comfortable with a stationary base and delivery … pocket
awareness showed improvements but is still not a strength to his game … five fumbles in 2023 … only one full season of starting experience (in a wide -field spread
scheme that helped define his reads) … will be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Tennessee, Milton waited his turn to be the triggerman in head coach Josh Heupel’s offense, which is an offsp ring of Art Briles’
system (spacing and fast tempo to put defenses in conflict). After not being able to secure the starting job at Michigan or during his first two seasons in Knoxville, he
finally got his chance as a super senior and looked like a talented, yet inexperienced and inconsistent passer. A strong, mob ile athlete, Milton has an absolute hose for
an arm (in the mix for the strongest I have ever evaluated) and will make throws every game that gives evaluators hope. However, the lack of consistency with his
decision-making and ball placement remains a pinnacle concern. Overall, Milton has the physical tools that scream first-round pick, but his passing instincts and
ability to read the field are undeveloped. He is a project quarterback prospect, and some teams believe he will eventually transition to tight end in the NFL (similar
path as Logan Thomas).

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

11. JORDAN TRAVIS | Florida State 6011 | 200 lbs. | 6SR West Palm Beach, Fla. (Benjamin) 5/2/2000 (age 23.98) #13

BACKGROUND: Jordan Travis, the middle child of three, grew up in West Palm Beach. He played multiple sports throughout childhood but grav itated to football as his
go-to sport (unlike his brother, Devon, a standout baseball player). Travis started playing quarterback at the Pop Warner level and continued through middle school.
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yards, three touchdowns and eight interceptions as the team finished 2-8 in 2015. Prior to his junior year, he transferred to The Benjamin School, a private school in
North Palm Beach, where he was coached by Eric Kresser, who quarterbacked Marshall to the FCS national championship in 1996 and spent three seasons in the NFL
(1997-99). Under the tutelage of Kresser, Travis completed 57.4 percent of his passes for 2,017 yards, 21 touchdowns and three inte rceptions as a junior to earn
conference Offensive Player of the Year honors. He also accounted for 384 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns as Benjamin finished 7 -3 and made the playoffs.
Travis again led the team to the playoffs as a senior (lost to eventual state champion Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna) and finished with 61 percent completions for
2,190 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also had 905 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns and was named the 2017 3A Player of the Year.
Travis also lettered in basketball at Palm Beach Central.

A three-star recruit, Travis was the No. 25 dual-threat quarterback in the 2018 class (Justin Fields was No. 1) and the No. 128 recruit in Florida. He grew up watching
EJ Manuel and Jameis Winston and was a Florida State fan, but a scholarship offer from the Seminoles never arrived. He received mostly Group of 5 offers
(Appalachian State, Marshall, Southern Miss), but Louisville and head coach Bobby Petrino made a hard push, and Travis commit ted prior to his senior year. He played
in three games in 2018, then Petrino was fired after a 2-8 start and Travis left the team in November to enter the transfer portal. Kendal Briles (hired as Florida State’s
offensive coordinator in 2018) had recruited Travis in high school and pushed to bring him to Tallahassee. Travis wanted to return to his home state and had always
dreamed of playing for the Seminoles, making it an easy decision for him. After his waiver for immediate eligibility was deni ed, he was ruled eligible at Florida State
for the 2019 season. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 2023.

His older brother (and Jordan’s best friend) was an All-American baseball player at Florida State (2010-12) and was picked in the 13th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by
the Detroit Tigers. A second baseman, Devon was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014 and made his MLB debut in 2015, playi ng four seasons in the big leagues
(.274 batting average and 35 home runs in his career). His younger sister (Jada) is a senior at Florida State. Travis accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine
Bowl, but he was unable to participate because of his injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (3/0) 4-14 28.6 71 1 1 8 40 5.0 0 Louisville; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2018; Left team in November 2018
2019: (4/0) 6-11 54.5 79 0 0 23 228 9.9 3 Florida State; Enrolled in January 2019; Played in the final four games
2020: (8/6) 72-131 55.0 1,056 6 6 97 559 5.8 7 Florida State; Missed one game (injury); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/8) 122-194 62.9 1,539 15 6 134 530 4.0 7 Florida State; Missed two games (injury)
2022: (13/13) 226-353 64.0 3,214 24 5 82 417 5.1 7 Florida State; Second team All-ACC; 2-yd TD catch
2023: (11/11) 207-324 63.9 2,755 20 2 73 176 2.4 7 Florida State; First team All-ACC; Missed final three games (left leg)
Total: (49/38) 637-1,027 62.0 8,715 66 20 417 1,950 4.7 31

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COMBINE 6011 200 9 31 3/8 76 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left ankle)
PRO DAY 6010 203 9 31 1/2 76 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left ankle)

STRENGTHS: Above-average athlete for the position … impressive escapability and uses his quick feet to pop out of the pocket and make a dash for the sticks (broke
Charlie Ward’s FSU records for career rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback) … throws w ell on the move when buying time … downfield touch and
ability to layer throws are night-and-day improved from his underclassman tape … accounted for only two turnovers in 2023 (two interceptions, zero fumbles lost) …
even-keeled demeanor and overcame confidence issues from earlier in his career (volunteered a move to wide receiver and came close to quitting, but the F SU
coaches — specifically former offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham — rebuilt his confidence) … he is the first Florida State quarterback with three wins against
Miami and finished his career with 17 straight wins … tied for No. 2 all -time in wins by a Seminoles starting quarterback (28-10 career record) … broke Chris Weinke’s
school-records for total touchdowns and total offense.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized, lacking ideal height and overall build … modest arm strength, and he struggles to make drive throws when foot space is limited … doesn’t
like to feel confined with the bad habit of making panic throws or leaving the pocket prematurely … average anticipation and needs to improve his patience with
progression reads … more of a spot thrower, and his placement lacks ideal precision … fumbled 23 times over the last five seasons … no questions about his
toughness, but his size leads to durability concerns — broken left ankle (November 2023), which required surgery and ended his college caree r; battled multiple
shoulder injuries over his career, including a left shoulder sprain (October 2020), sprained AC joint in his right shoulder (November 2021) and sprained left shoulder
(September 2022) … will be 24 years old at his first NFL mini-camp.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Florida State, Travis was productive in head coach Mike Norvell’s multiple-based, zone-read scheme. Originally buried on the depth
chart (behind James Blackman, Alex Hornibrook and McKenzie Milton), he helped create a seismic shift in optimism around the program once he got onto the field in
2020 and leaves Tallahassee No. 1 in school history in total offense (10,665) and total touchdowns (99). Travis is a tough, bursty athlete with elusive scrambling skills
and fearless decision-making. Though he showed improvements each season as a passer, his inconsistencies with placement and processing pop up on ev ery tape.
Overall, Travis is a competitive and creative dual-threat quarterback, but the sporadic elements to his game and average size /arm limit his NFL upside. He projects
as a No. 2 or 3 option best-suited for a rhythm offense.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

12. SAM HARTMAN | Notre Dame 6011 | 211 lbs. | 6SR Charlotte, N.C. (Oceanside) 7/29/1999 (age 24.74) #10

BACKGROUND: Samuel “Sam” Hartman, the youngest of two boys, was born and raised in the Charlotte area and started playing multiple sports soon after he could
walk. At 6, Hartman played up two years in age as a little league catcher for the Carolina Copperheads. In pee-wee football, he was a quarterback for the Big Blue
Express and was coached by Mark Maye (father of Drake Maye), who became his personal quarterback coach through middle school. From kindergarten through his
freshman year of high school, Hartman attended Southlake Christian Academy in Huntersville, N.C. After spending his freshman year as the backup, he transferred to
Davidson Day High School, where he played for played for head coach Chad Grier (father of Will Grier and a former college quarterback), who had previously coached
Hartman in little league baseball. As a sophomore, Hartman won the starting job and led Davidson Day to a 12 -0 record, winning the 2015 Division I state
championship (the first at that level in school history). He combined for 6,388 passing yards, 69 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over his two seasons as a starter for
Davidson Day, earning first team All-State honors as a junior. Entering his senior year, Davidson Day didn’t have enough players to field a team for the 2017 season, so
he followed Grier to upstart Oceanside Collegiate Academy in Mount Pleasant, S.C., for his final season. After the program was winless in 2016, Hartman helped
Oceanside to seven wins in 2017, finishing with 3,093 passing yards and 38 total touchdowns (29 passing, 9 rushing).

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A three-star recruit, Hartman was the No. 32 pro-style quarterback in the 2018 class and the No. 11 recruit in South Carolina. He started to receive attention as an FBS
recruit after he led Davidson Day to the 2015 state title as a sophomore, and Wake Forest went all-in with its recruitment. Prior to his junior season in July 2016, he
committed to the Demon Deacons and essentially shut down his recruitment. Hartman, who was featured on the Netflix documentary “QB 1: Beyond the Lights,”
graduated high school early and enrolled at Wake Forest in January 2018. After five prolific seasons (and earning a degree), Hartman decided to enter the transfer
portal in December 2022. He heard from several top programs, including Alabama, Auburn and Florida before committing to Notre Dame for his final college season.

His older brother (Joe), who was a senior wide receiver for Davidson Day’s 2015 state title, played college basketball at Hav erford College (2016-20). His adopted
brother (Demitri Allison), who was five years older than Sam and began living with the Hartman family as a teenager, committed suicide in November 2015 at age 21.
Hartman wears the No. 10 jersey in honor of Allison. Hartman opted out of the 2023 bowl game. He accepted his invitation to t he 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (9/9) 161-291 55.3 1,984 16 8 107 275 2.6 2 Wake Forest; Missed final 4 games (broken leg); Several school freshman records
2019: (4/1) 55-97 56.7 830 4 2 27 89 3.3 1 Wake Forest; Backup to Jamie Newman; Redshirted
2020: (9/9) 159-273 58.2 2,224 13 5 63 -1 0.0 2 Wake Forest; Pandemic-shortened season; Team captain
2021: (14/14) 299-508 58.9 4,228 39 14 117 363 3.1 11 Wake Forest; Second team All-ACC; Third QB in ACC history to account for 50 TDs
2022: (12/12) 270-428 63.1 3,701 38 12 102 129 1.3 1 Wake Forest; Third team All-ACC; Missed season opener (blood clot); Captain
2023: (12/12) 191-301 63.5 2,689 24 8 45 123 2.7 3 Notre Dame; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (60/57) 1,135-1,898 59.8 15,656 134 49 461 978 2.1 20

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COMBINE 6011 211 9 3/4 31 3/8 75 1/4 4.80 2.81 1.71 28 1/2 9’1” 4.34 7.19 -
PRO DAY - 211 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Well-strapped-together athlete … delivers with touch on downfield throws and has a good feel for his jump shot … doesn’t require perfect base/balance
to throw with placement (short or deep) … clearly has a high football IQ … delivers to the upfield shoulder, giving his receivers a chance at YAC … plays unfazed and
stands tall until the final microsecond to allow routes to develop … has the presence to operate from the pocket or on the mo ve … his toughness alone earns the
respect of his teammates and coaches … confident and charismatic by nature … no stranger to adversity and was a captain at both Wake Forest and Notre Dame
(Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson: “He’s one of the finest leaders I have had the pleasure to coach.”) … left Wake Forest as the school’s all-time leader in most
passing categories, including total touchdowns and total yards … No. 4 in FBS history in passing touchd owns (134) and No. 5 in passing yards (15,656).

WEAKNESSES: Middling arm power and doesn’t consistently drive through his hips or follow-through … inconsistent decision-making process and often late making
the correct read/throw … his passing mechanics tend to fall apart when he is pressured … puts too much trust in his ability to thread the needle, leading to forced
throws … below-average ball security (24 career fumbles), which is a problem for an average-footed mover … doesn’t have the speed to be a legitimate threat versus
NFL defenses with his legs … extensive medical background — prior to his junior year in high school, he was diagnosed with a thyroid issue that created numbness in
his shoulder/neck; a small tear in his thyroid gland led to a buildup of bacteria and required surgery to remove a baseball -sized growth from his neck (July 2016);
missed final four games as a freshman (November 2018) because of a broken right leg (“clean” break that didn’t require surger y); diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter
syndrome (also known as “effort thrombosis”) when a blood clot was discovered in the summer of 2022; he underwent two procedures (August 2022) to eradicate
the clot and had the rib closest to his collarbone removed (his mother, Lisa, turned the rib into a necklace) … will be a 25 years old in his first NFL training camp.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Notre Dame, Hartman had a roller coaster super senior season in Gerad Parker’s first year as the Irish’s offe nsive coordinator. He
had a record-breaking five years in Wake Forest’s slow-mesh offense and set ACC records for touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games. He transferred to South
Bend to prove himself in a pro-style scheme, but after a nice five-game start (16 total touchdowns, zero interceptions), the results were mixed over his final seven
games (11 total touchdowns, eight interceptions). Hartman is a cool customer in constricted pockets and plays with the confidence and ball placement to move the
chains. However, for a player with his experience and football IQ, there are too many prayers on his tape, and his decision -making needs to be more consistent.
Overall, Hartman is a Greg Maddux-type of quarterback: He has average velocity and drive power in his arm, but his feel for accuracy when he makes the right
read is what makes him effective. He offers the toughness and intangibles to earn a No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback role on an NFL depth chart.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

13. AUSTIN REED | WKU 6014 | 220 lbs. | 6SR St. Augustine Beach, Fla. (St. Augustine) 2/22/2000 (age 24.18) #16

BACKGROUND: Austin Reed, who has a younger sister (Brooke), grew up near the Atlantic coast in Florida (south of Jacksonville). Reed was a quarterback and
defensive end in Pop Warner and then a standout passer at Sebastian Middle School. He learned under quarterback coach Denny Thompson at 6 Points QB Training in
Jacksonville. Reed attended St. Augustine High School and started at quarterback for the JV team, receiving a call up to varsity late in the season. However, he was
stuck behind the varsity starting quarterback (Cole Northrup), who was a year ahead of him. As a junior in 2016, Reed threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns as the
varsity backup. He got his chance to be the starter as a senior and led St. Augustine to a 12 -1 record (only loss came in the 6A state playoff semifinals). Reed finished
his first and only season as the starter with 2,925 passing yards and a school -record 34 touchdowns, earning All-State and 2017 6A Offensive Player of the Year
honors. He also lettered in lacrosse (led St. Augustine to the 2017 district championship) and graduated high school with a 4.4 GPA.

A no-star recruit, Reed wasn’t ranked by the online recruiting services in the 2018 class and struggled to get noticed because of his lack of playing time. He received a
scholarship offer from FCS Southern Illinois and signed with the Salukis in December 2 017. Reed enrolled in July 2018 and redshirted that season but felt homesick
and needed to return closer to home. Reed transferred to Division II West Florida, a school that didn’t start playing footbal l until 2016. He took over as the starter in
Week 2 of the 2019 season, leading the program to 13 wins and the 2019 Division II national championship (NCAA-record 523 passing yards and six touchdowns in the
title game). Looking to face better competition, Reed entered the transfer portal in February 2022 and signed with Western Kentucky, a program trying to replace
Bailey Zappe. After a prolific 2022 season for the Hilltoppers, Reed briefly entered the transfer portal and talked with several Power 5 programs (and was offered
lucrative NIL deals). But after a week, Reed withdrew and stayed at WKU for his final college season (an NIL deal with a local real estate company played a fact or).

Reed became engaged to his fiancé (Peyton Peffers), who played soccer at West Florida, in December 2023. After earning his undergr ad degree from West Florida, he
was named to the 2023 Conference USA All-Academic team with a 3.75 GPA in his recreation and sport administration graduate program at WKU. He opted out of the
2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: Redshirted Southern Illinois
2019: (15/14) 279-490 56.9 4,084 40 11 72 149 2.1 6 West Florida; GSC Offensive Freshman of the Year
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic West Florida
2021: (11/11) 207-378 54.8 3,418 38 8 29 174 6.0 4 West Florida; Second team All-American
2022: (14/14) 389-603 64.5 4,744 40 11 91 224 2.5 8 WKU; Second team All-CUSA; Bowl Game MVP; Led FBS in passing yards
2023: (12/12) 289-470 61.5 3,340 31 11 42 100 2.4 4 WKU; Honorable mention All-CUSA; Led CUSA in passing yards
Total: (52/51) 1,164-1,941 60.0 15,586 149 41 234 647 2.8 22

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COMBINE 6014 220 9 7/8 30 1/8 73 3/8 4.82 2.81 1.69 - - - - - (no jumps, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6014 221 9 7/8 30 5/8 72 7/8 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

STRENGTHS: Average height, but solidly built in his lower and upper halves … comfortable shuffling his feet and climbing as routes develop … great job understanding
where his hots are and speeding up reads when necessary … generally accurate both on the move and whe n stationary … arm strength is average, but able to fire
strikes in between defenders, especially when he creates torque with his lower half … amped-up competitor and has never been afraid to talk and back it up (NFL
scout: “As a competitor, he’s Philip Rivers — he’ll kill you with a smile. You love him on your team and despise playing against him.”) … stays in the film room “all day
long,” according to Malachi Corley (his WKU roommate and top target) … his 71 passing touchdowns in his two seasons at WKU rank No. 2 all -time in school history.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have top-tier physical traits, lacking elite zip on his throws outside the numbers … needs to generate more power from his lower half on his
throws … pressure can speed up and disrupt his mechanics, leading to sailed throws … processes well but tends to bird-dog his preferred read and leads defenders to
the catch point … while accurate, his ball placement needs to be more precise for catch-and-run opportunities … not stiff and can extend plays but clearly will have
some limitations versus NFL speed … production was inflated by a short, quick-throw passing game (his 2.43 seconds time to throw in 2023 was the third-fastest in
the FBS) … spent most of his career at the Division II level and faced only two Power 5 defenses during his time at W KU … will be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Western Kentucky, Reed threw the ball all over the field in head coach Tyson Helton’s RPO scheme with plenty of Air Raid concepts
(Y-cross, post-curls, etc.). After earning his stripes at the Division II level, including winning a national championship, he took over for Bailey Zappe at WKU and
accounted for 83 total touchdowns in his two seasons with the Hilltoppers. Despite locking on to his initial read too often, Reed efficiently processes the field both
pre- and post-snap and understands where the open zones should be, usually taking what the coverage gives him. While he is generally accurate, he does l ack
precision with his ball placement, and NFL coverage will be able to feast on his average velocity. Overall, Reed is a competitive and instinctive passer with a natural
feel for where to go with the ball, although several of his physical limitations will be difficult to overcome versus NFL speed. He projects as a No. 3 quarterback on
a depth chart and practice-squad candidate.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

14. KEDON SLOVIS | BYU 6024 | 223 lbs. | 5SR Scottsdale, Ariz. (Desert Mountain) 4/11/2001 (age 23.04) #10

BACKGROUND: Kedon Slovis, who has two older brothers, grew up in Scottsdale with his father (Max) and mother (Lisa LaPedes-Slovis), who were both middle school
teachers. He started playing flag football in third grade. Against the wishes of his mother, who worried ab out him getting hurt, Slovis started playing tackle football in
sixth grade. He also played basketball throughout childhood and often was coached by his father. Slovis attended Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale and
played primarily on the JV squad and as a backup for the varsity. With NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner as his offensive coordinator, he became the starting quarterback
as a junior and completed 64.0 percent of his passes for 2,987 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions. As a senior, Slovis earned honorable mention All-State
honors with 62.2 percent completions for 2,542 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2018. He also had five rushing t ouchdowns as a starter. Over Slovis’
junior and senior seasons, Desert Mountain had a 9-12 record. Slovis played basketball as a freshman before deciding to focus on football, including working with his
quarterback coach Shawn Seaman.

A three-star recruit, Slovis was the No. 26 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class and the No. 12 recruit in Arizona (QB Spencer Rattler was the No. 1 player and
quarterback in the state). Playing at a high school program not known for producing Division I football players, he didn’t start to receive legitimate recruiting
attention until a few schools came through the area the spring after his junior season. USC was one of those and offered Slovis in May 2018. Less than a week later,
he officially committed to the Trojans (NC State and Oregon State were his other Power 5 offers). Slovis was the No. 21 recruit (out of 24) in form er head coach Clay
Helton’s 2019 class. After enrolling early in January 2019, he moved up the depth chart in his first spring and became the backup as a true freshman. When J.T.
Daniels was sidelined with a knee injury in 2019, Slovis became the Trojans’ starter and became Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, setting the conference single-
season record with his 71.9 completion percentage (previous record was 71.3 percent by Andrew Luck). Entrenched as the Trojan s’ starter moving forward, he led
USC to a 5-1 record in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season but struggled throughout the 2021 campaign, opening the door for Jaxson Dart to earn playing time.

After Helton was fired and replaced by Lincoln Riley, Slovis entered the transfer portal in December 2021. He heard from seve ral schools but was intrigued by the
chance to follow Kenny Pickett and throw to Jordan Addison at Pittsburgh, although Addison transferred to USC shortly after Slovis announced. After starting the
2022 season at Pittsburgh, Slovis wanted to play in a more pass-first attack and transferred to BYU for his final season in 2023, taking advantage of the extra year of
eligibility granted because of the pandemic. Several Pitt players publicly criticized Slovis for “quitting” without talking t o the team. Slovis graduated with his degree in
communication from USC (May 2022) and is pursuing his master’s degree in biology. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2019: (12/11) 282-391 71.9 3,502 30 9 45 -57 -1.3 0 USC; Freshman All-American; Pac-12 Off. FPOY; Missed one game (concussion)
2020: (6/6) 177-264 67.0 1,921 17 7 23 -57 -2.5 0 USC; First team All-Pac-12; Team captain; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/9) 193-297 65.0 2,153 11 8 26 -36 -1.4 0 USC; Missed three games (left leg)
2022: (11/11) 184-315 58.4 2,397 10 9 25 -68 -2.7 0 Pittsburgh; Missed one game (concussion); Team captain
2023: (8/8) 153-266 57.5 1,716 12 6 29 -41 -1.4 3 BYU; Missed final four games (injuries); Team captain
Total: (46/45) 989-1,533 64.5 11,689 80 39 148 -259 -1.8 3

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COMBINE 6024 223 9 7/8 31 1/8 74 3/8 4.55 2.65 1.57 30 9’10” - - - (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 219 - - - - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

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STRENGTHS: Functional size and athleticism for the position … adequate arm strength when delivering from a wide base … when he has time, he is highly accurate in
the short-to-intermediate part of the field … one of the better quarterbacks in the class at using his e yes to disguise his intentions and manipulate the coverage …
bravely tests small windows downfield… uses tight footwork to navigate muddy pockets … routinely hangs tough while under fire and bounces back from hits … very
even-keeled with his play personality … was voted a team captain at all three programs where he played college football … ranks top five in USC history in touch down
passes (58), despite an abbreviated stay.

WEAKNESSES: His process quickly unravels under pressure, forcing him to rush and make mistakes … uses his eyes well on some plays, then stares down targets the
next … inconsistent decision-making process … fastball loses life when he can’t step in the bucket and fire … will occasionally make plays with his legs but doesn’t
have the escapability or mobility to be a true threat … accounted for 31 fumbles in his career … suffered a concussion as a senior in high school and another during his
freshman year at USC (September 2019), which sidelined him for one game; missed the final three games of the 2021 season with a left leg injury (November 2021);
suffered another concussion at Pitt (September 2022) and missed one game; missed the final four games of his super senior season after battling several injuries,
including a right shoulder issue (October 2023).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at BYU, Slovis spent his final season in offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick’s RPO-heavy balanced scheme. He was a freshman All-
American at USC in 2019 (throwing to Michael Pittman Jr., Amon-Ra St. Brown and Drake London), but injuries and inconsistent play followed in two more seasons
with the Trojans and one season at Pittsburgh before his final year with the Cougars (his completion percentage declined each of his five seasons). Slovis has
adequate size and arm strength with toughness in the pocket and consistent ball placement when he stays in rhythm. However, h e isn’t a creator (with his arm or
legs) and frequently makes stubborn decisions, despite coverage telling him to go in a different direction. Overall, Slovis has the functional skills to be a productive
passer when everything around him is going right, but he didn’t put enough on tape to suggest he can elevate an offense when things fall apart around him. He is
practice squad candidate who will have a chance to grow into a backup role in the NFL.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

15. CARTER BRADLEY | South Alabama 6031 | 213 lbs. | 6SR Jacksonville, Fla. (Providence) 3/9/2000 (age 24.13) #2

BACKGROUND: Carter Bradley, the oldest of four children (two boys, two girls), was born in Fargo, N.D. He grew up near the North Dakota S tate campus, where his
father (Gus) was an assistant coach for eight years (1997-2005) — and Carter doesn’t remember a time when football wasn’t the central part of his life. The family
relocated to Tampa when Gus joined the Buccaneers coaching staff, and Carter started playing organized football in kindergarten for the New Tampa Patriots. He also
played baseball and basketball throughout childhood, but playing quarterback was his focus. After spending three years in Seattle while his father was the Seahawks’
defensive coordinator, the family put down roots in Jacksonville in 2013 when Gus became head coach of the Jaguars. Carter attended Providence School, a private
Christian school in Jacksonville, and was a four-year varsity letterman. He became the full-time starter as a sophomore and accounted for 15 touchdowns. Bradley
had his best season as a junior, but his senior year didn’t go as planned as he suffered a torn ACL in Week 5. He also lettered in track at Providence with personal
bests of 5 feet, 8 inches in the high jump and 18-1 in the long jump.

A three-star recruit, Bradley was the No. 25 pro-style quarterback in the 2018 class and the No. 95 recruit in Florida. After attending recruiting camps during his
sophomore year, he received his first scholarship offer (Louisville) in May 2016. Bradley added offers from Indiana, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Florida, West Virginia
and Wisconsin and was also recruited by several SEC schools (Florida, Georgia and Ole Miss). He was also chosen to compete in the Elite 11 Finals, which put him on a
larger recruiting stage. However, most of his options evaporated after he tore his ACL midway through his senior season. The injury didn’t d eter Toledo head coach
Jason Candle, who made Bradley a priority. Bradley received a late offer from Ole Miss but believed in the b ond he’d forged with the Rockets’ coaching staff. He was
the No. 5 recruit in Candle’s 2018 recruiting class.

After competing for snaps his first three seasons at Toledo, he earned the starting job for the first six games of 2021 but w as replaced for the second half of the
season. Bradley entered the transfer portal in November 2021 and committed to South Alabama a month later. After a record -breaking first season at South
Alabama, he took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 2023. His father has been a football
coach for 35 years, including the past 19 years in the NFL (currently serves as the defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts). While at Toledo, Brad ley was a
three-time academic All-MAC honoree and earned his degree in interdisciplinary studies. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl and received a late call-up
to the 2024 Senior Bowl as well.

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (3/0) 4-8 50.0 54 0 0 4 -10 -2.5 0 Toledo; Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (7/2) 46-100 46.0 502 1 2 25 -7 -0.3 1 Toledo
2020: (4/2) 55-89 61.8 849 9 5 18 41 2.3 0 Toledo
2021: (8/6) 77-130 59.2 972 4 1 24 -26 -1.1 0 Toledo
2022: (13/13) 276-426 64.8 3,336 28 12 68 64 0.9 2 South Alabama; Honorable mention All-SBC; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (11/11) 221-326 67.8 2,660 19 7 43 -44 -1.0 1 South Alabama; Honorable mention All-SBC; Missed two games (left knee)
Total: (46/34) 679-1,079 62.9 8,373 61 27 182 18 0.1 4

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6031 213 9 3/8 32 1/8 76 1/4 4.82 2.74 1.60 33 1/2 9’6” - - - (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-built and has NFL size and body strength … slightly above -average arm strength and can fire the ball to all levels … has a good feel for route
concepts and is comfortable working progressions, often getting to his third read … timely with his pocket movements and marries his feet with his eyes … internal
clock is normally on time and shows a natural feel for when to get the ball out or vacate the pocket … has just enough foot q uickness to avoid sacks, giving himself
another chance to find an open target … as the son of a coach, he grew up around the game and knows exactly what to expect in an NFL locker room … benefits from
his dad’s Rolodex of connections (has leaned on Philip Rivers for advice and tips throughout the draft process) … was product ive the past two seasons at South
Alabama, setting several records and becoming the first player in school history to throw for 400 -plus yards in a game.

WEAKNESSES: Off-balanced delivery, which disrupts his touch and ball placement … throws with a hitch in his release and needs to tighten his process to get the ball
out quicker … likes to fire the ball but isn’t as proficient layering throws in between coverage … his throws tend to sail on out or vertical patterns (completed only 41.3
percent of his pass attempts of 10-plus yards and outside the numbers in 2023) … puts too much trust in his arm when testing small windows … limited improvising

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ability and doesn’t have the scrambling talent to threaten defenses … battled numerous injuries over his career, including a left knee sprain (October 2023), and
missed two games (and parts of others) during his final college season; suffered a torn labrum during 2019 spring practices at Toledo and required surgery (April
2019); suffered a non-contact torn ACL (October 2017) and missed most of his senior seaso n in high school.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at South Alabama, Bradley had things click after transferring to coach Major Applewhite’s version of the Air R aid. Despite spending
only two seasons with the program, he made his mark by setting more than a dozen South Alabama records, including touchdown passes in a game (four), season
(28) and career (47). A rhythm-based passer, Bradley keeps his eyes up and his feet active to scan and deliver with quality decision-making. However, he isn’t much of
a creator when things fall apart, and mechanical inconsistencies and accuracy issues downfield will likely follow him to the next level. Overall, Bradley has NFL
pedigree with the base traits needed for the pro game, but his tape is wildly inconsistent, as he looks like an NFL starter on some throws and a JV passer on
others. He will get a chance once in camp.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

16. JOHN RHYS PLUMLEE | UCF 5116 | 203 lbs. | 5SR Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove) 1/2/2001 (age 23.31) #10

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2019: (9/8) 79-150 52.7 910 4 3 154 1,023 6.6 12 Ole Miss; Freshman All-American; Led team in rushing; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (7/1) 5-7 71.4 65 1 0 25 94 3.8 0 Ole Miss; Matt Corral’s backup; Only start at WR; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 1-1 100.0 6 0 0 9 72 8.0 0 Ole Miss; Moved to WR (19 catches for 201 yards)
2022: (13/13) 218-346 63.0 2,586 14 8 159 862 5.4 11 UCF; Moved back to QB; Led FBS QBs in rushing yards; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (10/10) 161-256 62.9 2,271 15 8 106 505 4.8 5 UCF; Honorable mention All-Big 12; Missed three games (right leg); Team captain
Total: (52/33) 464-760 61.1 5,838 34 19 453 2,556 5.6 28

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5116 203 8 7/8 30 3/8 74 1/4 4.51 2.62 1.63 36 1/2 10’4” 4.27 6.96 -

SUMMARY: John Rhys Plumlee, who is also a talented pianist and singer, grew up in Hattiesburg. He was always a dual -sport star (baseball and football) and was the
6A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior quarterback at Oak Grove High. A four-star recruit, Plumlee flipped from Georgia to Ole Miss and saw immediate action for
an injured Matt Corral in 2019. He backed up Corral in 2020 and moved to receiver in 2021. He transferred to UCF for his final two seasons and set the school record
for rushing yards by a quarterback. He also played outfield for the baseball teams at both Ole Miss and UCF. A true dual-threat quarterback, Plumlee is dynamic in the
RPO game and throws well on the move with fast eyes and a strong arm. Overall, Plumlee struggles with inconsistent placement and decision-making as a passer,
but his athletic instincts make him an interesting position-change prospect and candidate for the practice squad.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

17. MICHAEL HIERS | Samford 6010 | 205 lbs. | 6SR Birmingham, Ala. (Briarwood) 5/28/1999 (age 24.91) #10

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: Redshirted Murray State
2019: (2/0) 1-1 100.0 4 0 0 3 19 6.3 0 Murray State
2020: NW Mississippi Community College
2021: NW Mississippi Community College
2022: (13/12) 353-461 76.6 3,544 36 4 109 163 1.5 3 Samford; Second Team All-American; SoCon Offensive POY; School record TDs
2023: (11/11) 315-442 71.3 3,056 18 8 73 -66 -0.9 3 Samford; Second Team All-SoCon; Tropical Bowl
Total: (26/23) 668-903 74.0 6,604 54 12 185 116 0.6 6

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6010 205 9 3/4 31 3/8 72 1/2 4.89 2.81 1.68 31 1/2 9’2” 4.47 7.50 -

SUMMARY: Michael Hiers was born and raised in Birmingham. He was a three-sport star (baseball, basketball, football) at Briarwood Christian School and was an All -
State and All-County quarterback. A no-star recruit, he went overlooked and signed with Murray State. After two years, he transferred to the juco level to get on the
field and raise his profile. He transferred to Samford for his final two seasons, which included a SoCon title and conference Player of the Year award in 2022. Hiers
stays light on his feet in the pocket (too much bounce at times) to manage the pocket and surveys the field. His accuracy stands out with his ability to layer the ball in
the middle part of the field. He needs to be better at keeping the ball out of harm’s way (12 interceptions, 22 fumbles combined the last two years). Overall, Hiers
doesn’t have an A-plus physical trait, but he can deliver with touch up the field and put the ball where he wants, which might keep him on a roster.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

18. TAULIA TAGOVAILOA | Maryland 5106 | 185 lbs. | 5SR Ewa Beach, Hawaii (Thompson) 2/15/2000 (age 24.19) #3

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2019: (5/0) 9-12 75.0 100 1 0 1 -2 -2.0 0 Alabama; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (4/4) 75-122 61.5 1,011 7 7 26 44 1.7 2 Maryland; Honorable mention All-Big Ten; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 328-474 69.2 3,860 26 11 80 77 1.0 2 Maryland; Bowl MVP; Set Maryland records for passing yards and TDs
2022: (12/10) 262-391 67.0 3,008 18 8 87 64 0.7 4 Maryland; Second team All-Big Ten; Missed one game (right knee sprain)
2023: (12/12) 290-437 66.4 3,377 25 11 68 18 0.3 5 Maryland; Second team All-Big Ten; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (46/39) 955-1,424 67.1 11,256 76 37 262 205 0.8 13

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5106 185 9 1/2 30 3/4 74 1/8 - - - - - - - - (throwing only)

SUMMARY: Taulia (TAU-leah) Tagovailoa (tongue-uh-vai-LO-uh), who has three siblings, was born and raised in Hawaii. After starting out at Kapolei High, his family
relocated to Alabama when his older brother (Tua) signed with the Crimson Tide. Taulia played his final two years at Thompson High. A four-star recruit, he was
teammates with Tua at Alabama in 2019 before transferring to Maryland. Taulia set numerous school passing records and became the Big Ten’s all-time leading
passer (11,256 yards). Though undersized, he plays with outstanding toughness and better arm strength than expected to push the ball downfield. However, he gets
locked on preferred reads and is late to read man/zone, forcing errant throws into coverage. Overall, Taulia Tagovailoa is a confident, mobile passer who shines in
the RPO game, but his lack of top-tier physical traits will make it tough for him to overcome inconsistent decision -making in the NFL.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

19. GAVIN HARDISON | UTEP 6017 | 206 lbs. | 6SR Hobbs, N.M. (Hobbs) 5/15/2000 (age 23.94) #2

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: New Mexico Military Institute
2019: (3/0) 27-61 44.3 335 1 0 14 -7 -0.5 0 UTEP; Redshirted
2020: (7/7) 108-199 54.3 1,419 5 5 25 -32 -1.3 0 UTEP; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 198-357 55.5 3,218 18 13 46 -44 -1.0 0 UTEP; Honorable Mention All-CUSA
2022: (10/10) 164-315 52.1 2,044 11 8 66 76 1.2 1 UTEP; Missed final two games (right ankle)
2023: (5/5) 73-129 56.6 947 5 7 34 -8 -0.2 2 UTEP; Missed final seven games (throwing elbow surgery)
Total: (38/35) 570-1,061 53.7 7,963 40 33 185 -15 -0.1 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6017 206 10 31 3/8 77 1/4 4.82 2.79 1.66 28 1/2 9’3” 4.35 7.19 -

SUMMARY: Gavin Hardison was born and raised in Hobbs. He attended Hobbs High and had a breakout senior season with a school-record 5,347 passing yards and
58 touchdown passes. Without any Division I scholarship offers, he played juco ball in 2018 and was noticed by UTEP head coach Dana Dimel. He earned a UTEP
scholarship offer and became a starter in 2020. NFL scouts had lofty expectations for his 2023 season, but it ended after one month because of elbow surgery to
repair a UCL ligament (the same injury Brock Purdy had). Hardison has an NFL arm, and the ball pops out of his hand. He is more of a “see it” thrower and tends to get
happy feet when things aren’t well-defined in coverage (needs to eliminate things quicker). He is comfortable running zone -read/RPO concepts. Overall, Hardison
didn’t put consistent ball placement on film, but he shows immense trust in his arm — which is both a strength and weakness to his game.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

20. BEN BRYANT | Northwestern 6034 | 218 lbs. | 6SR La Grange, Ill. (Lyons) 9/17/1999 (age 24.61) #2

YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (1/0) 6-8 75.0 75 0 1 2 -4 -2.0 0 Cincinnati; Redshirted; Enrolled in February 2018
2019: (7/1) 29-51 56.9 388 1 2 22 35 1.6 1 Cincinnati
2020: (8/0) 11-14 78.6 90 1 0 6 65 10.8 1 Cincinnati; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/11) 279-408 68.4 3,121 14 7 87 -43 -0.5 2 Eastern Michigan; School record for single-season completions
2022: (11/11) 213-348 61.2 2,732 21 7 47 -120 -2.6 0 Cincinnati; Missed final two games (broken right foot); Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (9/9) 173-277 62.5 1,807 13 6 60 -33 -0.6 4 Northwestern; Missed four games (rt. shoulder); Hula Bowl; Enrolled May 2023
Total: (49/32) 711-1,106 64.3 8,213 50 23 224 -100 -0.4 8

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6034 218 10 32 1/4 75 1/4 5.01 2.88 1.69 27 9’1” 4.46 7.30 -

SUMMARY: Benjamin “Ben” Bryant, who is one of three children, grew up outside of Chicago and was a three -year starter at Lyons Township High. A three-star
recruit, Bryant signed with Cincinnati (after Wisconsin dropped him) but was blocked by Desmond Ridder and transferred to Eastern Michigan (his father, Sean, was a
long snapper at EMU in 1990). After a record-setting 2021 season at EMU, he returned to Cincinnati as the starter in 2022. Transfer Emory Jones won the starting job
in 2023, and Bryant transferred to Northwestern for his final season (led the Wildcats to four consecutive wins to finish the season). Bryant has quality arm stre ngth,
although he is guilty of overstriding, which leaves his deep ball and opposite -hash throws hanging in the air. He is a poised pocket passer but a limited athlete when
flushed. Overall, Bryant has a chance to earn an NFL reserve role in camp thanks to his anticipation, read timing and touch as a passer.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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21. JACK PLUMMER | Louisville 6043 | 215 lbs. | 6SR Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert) 10/21/1999 (age 24.51) #13
YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: Redshirted Purdue; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (9/6) 144-241 59.8 1,603 11 8 62 56 0.9 0 Purdue; Missed final three games (broken right ankle)
2020: (3/3) 88-124 71.0 938 8 2 16 21 1.3 1 Purdue; Started final three games; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/4) 87-127 68.5 864 7 0 27 -3 -0.1 0 Purdue; Started the first four games; Entered transfer portal (November 2021)
2022: (12/12) 282-451 62.5 3,095 21 9 52 -126 -2.4 1 California; Enrolled in January 2022; Entered transfer portal (December 2022)
2023: (14/14) 256-395 64.8 3,204 21 12 98 34 0.3 1 Louisville; Third Team All-ACC; Enrolled in January 2023; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (47/39) 857-1,338 64.1 9,704 68 31 255 -18 -0.1 3

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PRO DAY 6043 215 9 1/2 32 5/8 78 3/8 4.75 2.78 1.68 33 9’8” 4.40 7.06 -

SUMMARY: Jack Plummer was born in Dubuque, Iowa, before moving to Arizona. He was a three-year starter at Gilbert High and earned All-State honors as a senior.
A three-star recruit, he signed with Jeff Brohm at Purdue and saw starting reps in 2019 and 2020. He beat out Aidan O’Connell as Purd ue’s starter in 2021 but lost the
job after a month and later entered the transfer portal. Plummer started at Cal in 2022 before transferring to Louisville and rejoining Brohm in 2023. Plummer plays
with tempo in his drops and pace on his throws. Though his placement is more good than great, he recognizes coverages and throws a catchable ball. He is a
functional scrambler with a natural feel for pressure but won’t out-run NFL pursuit. Overall, Plummer needs to take better care of the football (12 interceptions,
eight fumbles in 2023), but he is a natural thrower and offers potential as a backup quarterback.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

22. ROCKY LOMBARDI | Northern Illinois 6035 | 223 lbs. | 7SR Clive, Iowa (Valley) 7/30/1998 (age 25.74) #12
YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2017: Redshirted Michigan State; Enrolled in July 2017
2018: (8/3) 68-154 44.2 738 3 3 38 130 3.4 0 Michigan State
2019: (8/0) 7-21 33.3 74 0 2 4 -3 -0.8 0 Michigan State
2020: (6/6) 84-157 53.5 1,090 8 9 32 39 1.2 0 Michigan State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 200-343 58.3 2,597 15 8 94 473 5.0 9 Northern Illinois; Single-game school-record 532 passing yards
2022: (4/3) 50-75 66.7 645 5 1 6 1 0.2 1 Northern Illinois; Team captain; Missed eight games (leg)
2023: (13/13) 189-327 57.8 2,274 11 7 72 129 1.8 7 Northern Illinois; Team captain
Total: (52/38) 598-1,077 55.5 7,418 42 30 246 769 3.1 17

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PRO DAY 6035 223 9 1/8 31 1/8 74 3/4 4.70 2.69 1.57 35 9’10” 4.47 7.25 - (threw passes at Michigan State pro day)

SUMMARY: Michael “Rocky” Lombardi was born in Ann Arbor and grew up in Iowa with his parents (Tony and Kari), who were both college at hletes and coaches. He
was a three-year starting quarterback at Valley High, twice earning All-State honors. A three-star recruit, he signed with Michigan State over Iowa. He was in and out
of the starting role over his four seasons with the Spartans. He transferred to Northern Illinois and showed NFL promise in 2021 but missed most of the 2022 season,
and his 2023 season was inconsistent. Lombardi is a terrific athlete for his size and shows the willingness to work in a muddy pocket. He needs to be more efficient
working through progressions (will peek at the rush). His touch and pacing as a passer are up and down, but he isn’t shy gi ving his receivers a chance at 50/50 balls.
Overall, Lombardi is a good-sized athlete with a B-level arm and admirable toughness, but his mechanics and execution just weren’t consistent enough on tape.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

23. JASON BEAN | Kansas 6016 | 196 lbs. | 6SR Mansfield, Texas (Lake Ridge) 6/9/1999 (age 24.88) #9
YEAR (GP/GS) CP-ATT CP% YDS TD INT CAR YDS AVG TD NOTES
2018: (1/0) 0-2 0.0 0 0 1 4 14 3.5 0 North Texas; Redshirted
2019: (7/0) 22-35 62.9 176 3 3 14 80 5.7 0 North Texas
2020: (8/7) 79-145 54.5 1,131 14 5 56 346 6.2 5 North Texas; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/9) 102-182 56.0 1,252 6 6 92 402 4.4 2 Kansas
2022: (12/4) 87-136 64.0 1,280 14 4 38 222 5.8 4 Kansas; Graduated with his degree
2023: (12/10) 124-199 62.3 2,130 18 7 47 280 6.0 3 Kansas; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (51/30) 414-699 59.2 5,969 55 26 251 1,344 5.4 14

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PRO DAY 6016 196 9 31 1/2 77 3/8 4.55 2.63 1.62 30 1/2 9’10” 4.45 7.07 -

SUMMARY: Jason Bean was an All-District passer at Lake Ridge High in Mansfield (south of DFW) and threw for 1,682 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior. A three -
star recruit, he stayed close to home and signed with North Texas. He showed promise as a first -year starter in 2020 and entered the transfer portal. He signed with
Kansas, where he shared starting duties with Jalon Daniels. With Daniels injured in 2023, Bean became the full -time starter and set career bests in yards and
touchdowns. With his skinny, lean-muscled frame, Bean doesn’t have desired size, and his arm strength is average. He can layer throws as a passer, but his decision-
making and timing are inconsistent and lead to mistakes. He trusts his “fight or flight” instincts as a runner and has the qu ick feet to evade and pull away from
pursuit. Overall, Bean has above-average straight-line speed and shows flashes as a passer, but his accuracy and pocket presence aren’t currently on an NFL level.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C HAND ARM WING
24 Garrett Shrader Syracuse 6050 231 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 5/8 32 3/4 79 1/4
25 Tanner Mordecai Wisconsin 6015 210 4.53 2.67 1.63 36 1/2 9'11" 4.23 7.00 8 7/8 31 5/8 74
26 Parker McKinney Eastern Kentucky 6020 214 4.98 2.81 1.75 35 1/2 9'9" DNP DNP 8 7/8 30 5/8 74 1/4
27 Chevan Cordeiro San Jose State 6005 200 4.54 2.67 1.60 31 1/2 9'11" 4.28 7.00 9 1/2 30 1/4 72 1/2
28 Jeremy Moussa Florida A&M 6027 222 5.22 2.89 1.70 28 8'11" DNP DNP 10 1/2 31 1/4 74 1/2
29 Davius Richard NC Central 6023 225 4.60 2.63 1.60 34 9'10" DNP DNP 9 3/4 31 3/8 75 3/4
30 Spencer Sanders Ole Miss 6007 209 4.93 2.81 1.79 24 8'7" 4.56 7.18 9 1/8 30 75 3/8
31 Brennan Armstrong NC State 6007 199 4.74 2.71 1.62 31 9'7" 4.38 7.09 9 1/8 31 3/4 76
32 DJ Irons Akron 6033 205 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/2 31 3/8 74 7/8
33 Theo Day Northern Iowa 6054 224 4.80 2.76 1.72 35 9'5" 4.53 7.25 10 33 77 7/8
34 Gage Porter Southern Nazarene 5100 213 4.89 2.93 1.65 30 1/2 9'1" 4.62 7.28 8 3/4 31 3/8 73 5/8
35 Davis Brin Georgia Southern 6015 207 DNP DNP DNP 34 9'6" 4.37 7.32 9 1/8 31 7/8 76 3/8
36 Phil Jurkovec Pittsburgh 6047 243 4.91 2.84 1.68 33 9'4" 4.57 7.53 10 33 78 1/4
37 Emory Jones Cincinnati 6022 203 4.77 2.75 1.64 30 DNP 4.55 7.28 9 3/8 32 3/8 78 3/8
38 Zack Annexstad Illinois State 6027 220 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 7/8 30 5/8 74
39 Cole Dow Dayton 5116 193 4.57 2.60 1.54 38 10'7" 4.20 6.84 9 3/8 30 5/8 74 1/4
40 Kasim Hill Rhode Island 6015 239 5.00 2.81 1.72 27 8'5" DNP 7.81 8 31 75 1/8
41 Jayden de Laura Arizona 5104 207 4.90 2.82 1.76 27 1/2 8'9" 4.64 7.55 9 3/8 30 3/8 73 1/4
42 Marquez McCray Monmouth 6013 226 5.03 2.94 1.85 DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 31 78 1/8
43 Mike DiLiello Austin Peay 6006 211 4.76 2.70 1.70 33 1/2 9'5" 4.31 7.40 9 1/4 31 1/4 77 3/8
44 Brandon Alt Bemidji State 6002 217 4.97 2.90 1.71 29 1/2 9'0" 4.33 7.23 9 3/8 30 3/8 74 5/8
45 Quinton Williams Howard 6040 199 4.84 2.76 1.67 30 9'1" 4.58 DNP 9 1/2 33 79 1/2
46 Brock Domann Louisville 6005 231 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 28 1/2 71
47 Christian Arrambide Kentucky Wesleyan 6002 214 4.91 2.84 1.73 29 8'8" 4.60 7.46 9 29 1/4 73 3/8
48 Cade Fortin Arkansas 6022 224 4.72 2.76 1.61 30 1/2 9'2" 4.40 7.34 9 32 1/8 77 1/4
49 Andrew Peasley Wyoming 6016 216 4.65 2.70 1.66 37 10'6" 4.33 7.00 9 1/4 32 1/8 76 1/8
50 Liam Thompson Wabash (Ind.) 6001 199 4.96 2.84 1.75 30 1/2 9'3" 4.45 7.26 9 1/2 30 1/2 74 3/8
51 Jairus Grissom Saginaw Valley State 6004 212 4.73 2.60 1.63 32 9'9" 4.65 7.33 9 1/2 31 1/8 77 1/8
52 Quincy Patterson Temple 6031 242 4.89 2.82 1.57 29 1/2 9'6" 4.55 7.45 9 1/2 33 3/4 80 1/2
53 Cade Peterson Grand Valley State 6043 222 4.84 2.78 1.76 30 9'10" 4.55 7.61 9 3/8 33 3/8 80 1/4
54 Jalon Jones Charlotte 6024 205 4.50 2.63 1.63 38 10'6" 4.38 7.29 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 3/4
55 John Paddock Illinois 5112 193 4.89 2.88 1.68 28 9'4" 4.50 7.46 9 5/8 29 3/8 72 1/8
56 Donovan Riddick West Virginia State 5113 208 4.85 2.88 1.78 28 8'7" 4.64 DNP 10 32 1/8 77 1/4
57 Braden Wingle Fort Lewis 6051 221 4.90 2.80 1.82 32 1/2 10'3" 4.65 7.70 9 1/4 33 7/8 81 3/4
58 Peewee Jarrett West Florida 6025 221 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 1/4 32 1/2 78 3/4
59 Darren Grainger Georgia State 6031 209 4.83 2.81 1.66 30 9'3" 4.47 7.62 10 33 3/8 79
60 Casey Bauman Augustana (S.D.) 6060 227 4.94 2.82 1.76 35 1/2 9'10" 4.29 7.25 10 33 7/8 83
61 Nolan Grooms Yale 6014 195 4.67 2.62 1.61 37 1/2 10'3" 4.13 7.10 9 1/2 30 3/4 74 3/8
62 Layne Hatcher Ball State 5102 213 DNP DNP DNP 28 8'3" 4.52 7.58 9 1/8 30 3/4 73 1/8
63 Blake Stenstrom Princeton 6030 221 4.79 2.70 1.65 32 9'8" 4.35 7.06 9 1/8 31 7/8 77 1/4
64 Colby Suits Houston Christian 6030 235 4.80 DNP 1.74 28 9'4" 4.59 DNP 9 1/8 32 75 7/8
65 Sean Chambers Montana State 6027 225 4.73 2.72 1.66 27 1/2 9’3” 4.48 7.39 10 31 7/8 79 3/4
66 Jalen Mayden San Diego State 6014 217 4.54 2.63 1.58 35 9'10" 4.39 7.40 9 1/4 31 1/8 77 1/4
67 Jeff Undercuffler Akron 6045 232 DNP DNP DNP 24 7'10" DNP DNP 9 1/8 31 3/8 75 1/4
68 Steven Krajewski Wagner 6024 201 4.85 2.75 1.63 33 1/2 9'7" 4.35 7.47 9 1/2 31 1/4 76 1/2
69 Micah Leon Florida 6047 221 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 32 79
70 Tre Lee Augsburg (Minn.) 5103 213 4.70 2.69 1.69 30 1/2 9'0" 4.39 7.41 9 5/8 30 3/8 73
71 John Matocha Colorado Mines 5111 192 4.86 2.75 1.69 31 DNP 4.38 7.27 8 7/8 29 7/8 73 1/2
72 Jiya Wright Louisiana-Monroe 5116 205 4.76 2.65 1.68 35 1/2 10’6” 4.22 7.05 9 1/2 31 3/8 76 1/4
73 Aeneas Dennis Benedict 6005 206 4.84 2.84 1.76 29 9'0" 4.52 7.62 9 3/8 31 75 1/8
74 Gunnar Watson Troy 6023 200 5.14 2.96 1.78 24 8'1" 4.62 7.44 8 1/2 30 1/4 74
75 TJ Davis Nebraska-Kearney 6016 174 4.51 2.63 1.48 33 1/2 10'2" 4.32 6.84 9 7/8 30 72
76 Braden Gleason Emporia State 5104 192 4.83 2.82 1.62 32 1/2 9'6" 4.33 7.09 8 7/8 30 3/8 72 7/8
77 Joaquin Collazo III Bethel (Tenn.) 6024 191 4.97 2.75 1.55 28 9'0" 4.50 7.40 8 1/2 30 1/8 72 5/8
78 Deveon Bryant Tennessee State 6026 246 4.91 2.88 1.64 27 8'11" 4.57 7.44 10 1/8 32 3/4 80 1/2
79 Keegan Shoemaker Sam Houston 6016 201 4.91 DNP 1.80 30 1/2 9'8" 5.00 7.51 9 1/2 30 3/4 75 5/8
80 Mitch Davidson Youngstown State 6031 202 4.98 2.82 1.75 33 10'0" 4.23 7.10 9 3/4 31 5/8 75 1/4
81 Braxton Plunk Mount Union 5103 197 4.83 2.75 1.70 31 1/2 8'10" 4.63 7.66 8 5/8 29 1/4 70
82 Desmond Trotter South Alabama 6026 233 4.82 2.81 1.71 29 1/2 9'2" 4.50 7.20 9 1/2 31 3/4 77
83 Aaron Allen Alcorn State 5117 197 DNP DNP DNP 29 9'4" 4.51 7.77 9 1/4 31 74 3/4
84 Bryce Veasley Keiser (Fla.) 6033 229 4.82 2.77 1.64 34 1/2 9'6" 4.88 7.50 10 33 1/8 80 7/8
85 Patrick Shegog Delta State 5106 197 4.89 2.83 1.65 DNP 9'4" 4.52 7.32 9 3/8 29 5/8 73
86 James Cahoon Bridgewater State 6035 217 5.37 3.13 1.8 25 1/2 8'6" 4.83 8.37 10 31 3/4 76

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RUNNING BACKS

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. JONATHON BROOKS Texas 2nd-3rd 3SO 6003 216 DNP (DNP) 9 1/4 31 1/2 75 7/8 20.76
2. BLAKE CORUM Michigan 3rd 4SR 5076 205 4.53 (1.59) 9 28 7/8 70 1/8 23.42
3. TREY BENSON Florida State 3rd 4JR 6002 216 4.39 (1.55) 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 3/8 21.76
4. JAYLEN WRIGHT Tennessee 3rd 3JR 5104 210 4.38 (1.56) 9 3/8 31 1/2 75 7/8 21.07
5. MARSHAWN LLOYD USC 3rd 4JR 5086 220 4.46 (1.60) 8 3/4 30 3/8 73 5/8 23.31
6. BRAELON ALLEN Wisconsin 3rd-4th 3JR 6012 235 DNP (DNP) 9 1/4 31 1/4 76 1/4 20.26
7. AUDRIC ESTIME Notre Dame 3rd-4th 3JR 5113 222 4.61 (1.58) 10 1/4 32 3/8 76 1/2 20.64
8. BUCKY IRVING Oregon 3rd-4th 3JR 5090 192 4.55 (1.61) 9 1/2 29 1/2 70 5/8 21.68
9. RAY DAVIS Kentucky 4th 5SR 5083 211 4.52 (1.62) 8 7/8 30 1/4 72 1/4 24.46
10. WILL SHIPLEY Clemson 4th 3JR 5110 206 4.45 (1.54) 9 5/8 30 1/4 74 1/8 21.66
11. TYRONE TRACY JR. Purdue 4th 6SR 5111 209 4.48 (1.56) 9 1/8 31 3/4 76 5/8 24.42
12. ISAAC GUERENDO Louisville 4th-5th 6SR 6000 221 4.33 (1.54) 9 1/4 30 3/4 74 7/8 23.83
13. RASHEEN ALI Marshall 5th 5SR 5112 206 DNP (DNP) 8 5/8 31 1/4 72 3/4 23.19
14. CODY SCHRADER Missouri 5th-6th 6SR 5084 202 4.61 (1.60) 9 1/8 28 1/8 68 5/8 24.63
15. DYLAN LAUBE New Hampshire 6th 6SR 5097 206 4.54 (1.60) 9 1/4 29 3/8 71 1/8 24.36
16. DILLON JOHNSON Washington 6th-7th 4SR 5115 217 4.68 (1.57) 9 3/8 30 72 5/8 22.86
17. ISAIAH DAVIS South Dakota State 6th-7th 4SR 6002 218 4.57 (1.57) 10 1/4 31 1/8 74 7/8 22.18
18. DAIJUN EDWARDS Georgia 6th-7th 4SR 5095 213 4.70 (1.63) 9 5/8 29 3/4 71 3/4 23.04
19. BLAKE WATSON Memphis 6th-7th 6SR 5094 200 4.40 (1.55) 8 3/4 29 5/8 71 7/8 24.53
20. JAWHAR JORDAN Louisville 7th 6SR 5094 193 4.56 (1.58) 8 1/2 30 1/8 71 24.69
21. KIMANI VIDAL Troy 7th 4SR 5077 213 4.46 (1.53) 9 3/8 30 3/8 73 1/4 22.66
22. JASE MCCLELLAN Alabama 7th-PFA 4SR 5103 221 DNP (DNP) 10 1/4 31 1/8 75 1/2 21.83
23. EMANI BAILEY TCU 7th-PFA 4SR 5073 206 4.57 (1.58) 9 3/4 29 7/8 70 3/4 22.41
24. GEORGE HOLANI Boise State 7th-PFA 5SR 5103 208 4.52 (1.58) 9 3/4 29 3/4 72 3/8 24.36
25. JADEN SHIRDEN Monmouth PFA 4JR 5080 187 4.45 (1.56) 9 1/4 28 3/4 69 5/8 21.98
26. KENDALL MILTON Georgia PFA 4SR 6014 225 4.62 (1.59) 9 5/8 31 3/4 77 1/2 22.21
27. KEILAN ROBINSON Texas PFA 5SR 5083 191 4.42 (1.55) 9 5/8 30 5/8 74 3/8 24.19
28. MIYAN WILLIAMS Ohio State PFA 4JR 5084 229 DNP (DNP) 9 28 5/8 69 5/8 22.49
29. MICHAEL WILEY Arizona PFA 5SR 5104 210 4.51 (1.55) 9 1/4 30 74 1/8 23.46
30. FRANK GORE JR. Southern Miss PFA 4SR 5075 198 4.69 (1.64) 8 5/8 29 70 3/4 22.12
31. CARSON STEELE UCLA PFA 3JR 6005 228 4.75 (1.60) 9 3/4 30 73 5/8 21.51
32. JABARI SMALL Tennessee PFA 4SR 5086 198 4.59 (1.55) 8 3/4 29 7/8 72 3/4 22.24
33. AUSTIN JONES USC PFA 5SR 5095 200 4.57 (1.64) 8 1/4 29 1/4 70 1/4 23.22

1. JONATHON BROOKS | Texas 6003 | 216 lbs. | 3SO Hallettsville, Texas (Hallettsville) 7/21/2003 (age 20.76) #24
BACKGROUND: Jonathon Brooks, who has an older brother, grew up in Hallettsville (90 miles south of Austin). His father (James “Skip” Brooks) died in March 2022, at
age 49, after a kidney transplant and years of dialysis (Jonathon has the date of his father’s death tattooed on his right forearm). Brooks was introduced to footbal l at
age 5, and it didn’t take long before he made a name for himself at the youth level in his small town (population of fewer th an 3,000). He attended Hallettsville High
School and played a few games on JV before moving up to varsity as a freshman. After earning All -District honors with 823 rushing yards as a sophomore, Brooks had
a breakout junior season in 2019 with 1,310 rushing yards on 138 carries (9.5 average) and 24 touchdowns, as he led the team to an 11 -3 record and a spot in the 3A
state playoff quarterfinals. He earned second team All-State and was named district MVP, adding 233 receiving yards, while also playing defense and handling punting
duties (second team All-State as a punter). As a senior, Brooks had a record-breaking season with 3,530 rushing yards (seventh most in state history) on 295 carries
(12.0 average) and 70 total touchdowns (second most in state history). He accounted for 4,054 all-purpose yards and intercepted a pair of passes. Brooks was named
first team All-State and led Hallettsville to a 13-3 record in 2020 and the program’s first appearance in the state championship game (Hallettsville lost by one point in
overtime, 29-28). He finished with 6,637 rushing yards in his career and returned to the school in October 2023 to have his No. 25 jersey retired — the first number
retired in Hallettsville’s history. Brooks also lettered in basketball and track (sprints and relays), setting a personal best in the 200 meters at 23.86 seconds.

A four-star recruit, Brooks was the No. 24 running back in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 51 recruit in Texas. Playing 3A foo tball, it took time before he was
recognized as one of the better recruits in the state. But that all changed towards the end of his junior season when he received his first Division I scholarship offer
(Texas). He later added offers from Texas Tech and several Group of 5 programs (Colorado State, Louisiana, Texas State and UTSA). He wanted an offer from Texas
A&M, but the staff there supposedly thought he was “too small.” In May 2020, prior to his senior season, he officially committed to Texas. How ever, coach Tom
Herman was fired in January 2021, just two weeks after Brooks officially signed. Brooks stayed committed to the pro gram and was the No. 9 recruit in new coach
Steve Sarkisian’s first class in Austin. Prior to the 2023 season, CJ Baxter was named the Longhorns’ starter, but Brooks ove rtook him early in the season. Despite
tearing his ACL midway through his third season, Brooks elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He didn’t participate at the East -West Shrine
Bowl because of his injury, but he was present to interview with NFL teams.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2021: (4/0) 21 143 6.8 1 1 12 12.0 0 Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (7/0) 30 197 6.6 5 2 37 18.5 1
2023: (11/8) 187 1,139 6.1 10 25 286 11.4 1 Second team All-Big 12; Led team in rushing; Missed three games (ACL)
Total: (22/8) 238 1,479 6.2 16 28 335 12.0 2

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6003 216 9 1/4 31 1/2 75 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right knee)
PRO DAY 6004 214 9 1/4 31 5/8 75 1/2 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right knee)

STRENGTHS: Shifty athlete with outstanding run balance and vision … skillfully presses the hole and sets up defenders with subtle juke steps, forcing tacklers to dive
at ankles (credits Texas RB coach Tashard Choice for developing his elusiveness, especially at the second level) … instantly changes gaps (and frustrates linebackers)
with his explosive jump cuts … able to breeze through arm tackles with his initial acceleration through holes and in/out of h is cuts … sticky hands as a receiver with
the body control and catch radius to pull in off-target throws … dangerous target in the flat with his ability to make the first man miss … blocks with the awareness
and toughness needed for pass pro … only one fumble in college … described as a “genuine” person by h is teammates and as an “invaluable” leader by head coach
Steve Sarkisian; had such an impact that Sarkisian sent him on the field for the final snap (victory formation) of the 2023 B ig 12 Championship Game (just weeks post-
ACL surgery) … averaged north of 6.0 yards per carry in each of his three seasons in Austin.

WEAKNESSES: Tall, well-defined body type but leaner than ideal with inconsistent power and pad level … guilty of making too many moves in the backfi eld when the
read calls for him to get downhill in short yardage … shows patience on one play, not enough the next … bl ocking skill set is promising, but he prefers to slam his
shoulder into blitzers instead of setting up shop and using his hands … saw just 46 snaps on special teams … medical evaluation will be important after he suffered a
torn ACL in his right knee (November 2023), which required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season and the draft process; also battled injury as a
sophomore and had bilateral hernia surgery the day after the bowl game (December 2022), which sidelined him for most of 2023 spring practices … only three -
quarters of a season’s worth of starting production.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Brooks emerged as the Longhorns’ go-to back in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread RPO offense, which utilizes both zone
and gap principles. After two years behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, he put together an All-America-level season in 2023 prior to suffering a torn ACL
(ranked top five in the FBS in rushing at the time of his injury). Despite a wide gait and long legs, Brooks is a controlled, instinctive runner who forces missed tackles
with his subtle ability to set up defenders and string together moves with timely, sharp cuts. He can be inconsistent in short-yardage situations but offers third-down
value with his promise as a blocker and natural pass-catching traits. Overall, Brooks is a springy, balanced athlete with a feel for lane development and the elusive
traits to create his own yardage, both at the line of scrimmage and on the second level. Stylistically, he reminds me of Kenyan Drake, although Brooks has much
better vision and big-play potential (assuming he returns to his pre-injury form).

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 48 overall)

2. BLAKE CORUM | Michigan 5076 | 205 lbs. | 4SR Marshall, Va. (St. Frances) 11/25/2000 (age 23.42) #2
BACKGROUND: Blake Corum, the oldest of four (three younger sisters), grew up in Marshall — a one-stoplight, rural town about 50 miles west of Washington, D.C.,
where both of his parents (James and Christina) also were raised. (Corum: “I’m a country boy. I come from the country.”). He started playing sports like baseball and
football at age 5 (often coached by his father), and competition quickly became his passion. He played for the Seahawks in pee-wee football and then the Maryland
Heat, one of the most respected youth teams in the area (teammates with several future FBS players, like WR Rakim Jarrett). C orum was courted by several area high
schools, and he spent his freshman and sophomore years at St. Vincent Pallotti, a private high school in Laurel, Md. , that was a two-hour daily commute (one way) for
the family. After two productive seasons, he looked for a larger stage and transferred to St. Frances Academy, a private boarding school in Baltimore, where he lived
on campus and was coached by Biff Poggi. As a junior, Corum rushed for 1,415 yards and 20 total touchdowns. As a senior, he l ed St Frances to an 11-1 record and
No. 3 national ranking — the team’s only loss of the 2019 season came against Bryce Young-led Mater Dei. Corum finished his final season with 1,266 rushing yards
on 145 carries and 19 touchdowns, while adding 152 receiving yards and 3 t ouchdown grabs to earn 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in Maryland.

A four-star recruit, Corum was the No. 12 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Maryland. (Four of the top seven recruits out of Maryland
in 2019 came from St. Frances). As an eighth grader, he’d already received FBS scholarshi p offers from Rutgers, Temple and Toledo, and his offer sheet surpassed 20
schools by the end of his sophomore year. After he transferred to St. Frances, Corum added several high -profile offers, including LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and
Tennessee. Prior to his senior year, he committed to the Wolverines over the Buckeyes and was the only running back in Michigan’s 2020 recruiting class. Poggi, who
is now the head coach at Charlotte, was an analyst at Michigan in 2016 , then was hired to be Wolverines associate head coach in 2021.

Corum’s father owns and operates Corum’s Lawn & Landscape, where Blake worked during the pandemic to complement his workout routine. Corum was expected
to leave early for the 2023 NFL Draft, but a late-season knee injury pushed him to return for his senior year. He declined his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (6/1) 26 77 3.0 2 5 73 14.6 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/1) 144 952 6.6 11 24 141 5.9 1 Third team All-Big Ten
2022: (12/12) 247 1,463 5.9 18 11 80 7.3 1 Unanimous All-American; Big Ten RB of the Year; Missed final two games (left knee)
2023: (15/15) 258 1,245 4.8 27 16 117 7.3 1 First team All-American; Big Ten RB of the Year; First team All-Big Ten; Led FBS in rush TDs
Total: (45/29) 675 3,737 5.5 58 56 411 7.3 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5076 205 9 28 7/8 70 1/8 4.53 2.65 1.59 35 1/2 - 4.12 6.82 27 (no broad jump — choice)
PRO DAY 5074 204 9 1/4 28 3/4 70 1/8 - - - - - 4.13 - - (shuttle and skills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Makes quick decisions and expertly uses his blockers … agile athlete, and pairs his feet with his eyes on inside zone … not o nly finds the cutback lane but
also has the ankle flexion and foot gather for tight cuts without gearing down … compactly built wi th excellent lower-body strength … runs low to the ground with the
contact balance to bounce/spin off tacklers who don’t wrap up … finishes each run and won’t concede at contact … has a high b atting average in short yardage (stays
behind his pads, finds a hint of space and drives his powerful legs) … responsible for 24 runs of 20-plus yards over the last two seasons … has some kick-return
experience (18/400/0) … maniacal worker, and the coaches forced him to rest and develop more moderation to his workout routines (former Michigan RB coach
Mike Hart: “He wants to be great, and nothing will slow him down from doing that.) … named a 2023 team captain (Charlotte head coach Bigg Poggi, who coached
Corum in high school and at Michigan: “You coach your whole life and probably will never have a guy like this.”) … rushed for a touchdown in all 26 games his junior
and senior seasons (not counting the 2022 Ohio State game, in which he played only four snaps) … visited the end zone so much he bought property there, setting the
Michigan records for rushing touchdowns in a season (27) and career (58).

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WEAKNESSES: Rocked-up musculature, but his overall frame is smaller than desired … aggressively presses the action but plays too fast at times and could use more
patience to allow lanes to present themselves … don’t expect him to be a push-the-pile runner in the NFL … dump-off screen option, but he wasn’t asked to run the
full running-back route tree … really short arms, which show up in pass protection … overeager as a pass blocker, often leaving his feet t oo early … only five career
fumbles — but three came in 2023 … suffered a torn meniscus, sprained MCL and “severe” bone bruise in his left knee (November 2022), wh ich forced him to miss
that season’s final two games.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, Corum was the lead back in offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore’s gap/zone scheme. After becoming the Wolverines’
starter in 2022, he established himself as the straw that stirred the offensive drink and led the FBS in rushing touchdowns (27) in 2023 — accounting for at least one
touchdown run in all 26 games he played the last two seasons. Jim Harbaugh puts Corum in the same conversation as Frank Gore as the best running backs he ever
coached. (Harbaugh: “There’s no doubt that Blake will be right on the same dance floor as Gore in every way as a player.”) With the instinctive way he pairs his eyes
and feet, Corum has terrific vision and an energetic lower body to read and maximize the blocking in front of him, scrapping for every yard. He wasn’t a high-volume
receiving target in college and must continue to improve his consistency as a pass bl ocker. Overall, Corum is smaller than ideal for his run style, but he makes quick,
urgent decisions with the low center of gravity and burst to bounce runs or maneuver through congestion. His determination to maximize each carry will translate
well to an NFL offense, although his effectiveness on third downs will determine his upside.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 77 overall)

3. TREY BENSON | Florida State 6002 | 216 lbs. | 4JR Greenville, Miss. (St. Joseph) 7/23/2002 (age 21.76) #3
BACKGROUND: Kurtrell “Trey” Benson, one of four children (three boys, one girl), was born and raised in Greenville (near the Arkansas state line). He started playing
football at age 8 for the pee-wee Bears, initially as a tight end. (Benson: “My first catch was a touchdown. I didn’t even know I could catch.”) Benson began his prep
career at O’Bannon High School, where he started on varsity for two seasons. He rushed for 1,824 yards on 130 carries (14.0 a verage) and 18 touchdowns as a
sophomore. He transferred to St. Joseph Catholic School for his final two high school seasons and teamed up with longtime childhood friend Dillon Johnson, a th ree-
star running back who signed with Mississippi State before transferring to Washington in 2023. As a junior captain, Benson ru shed for 1,833 yards (12.2 average) and
22 touchdowns, helping St. Joseph to an 11-1 record and the 3A state championship. He led the program to back-to-back state titles and posted 1,783 rushing yards
(16.2 average) during an undefeated, 13-0 season in 2019. Benson earned first team All-Conference honors as both a junior and senior, while also making plays as a
linebacker (46 tackles and seven interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns). He also played basketball at St. Jo seph and lettered in track, setting
personal bests of 10.90 seconds the 100 meters, 23.37 seconds in the 200 and 6 feet in the high jump.

A three-star recruit, Benson was the No. 27 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 7 recruit in Mississippi (top -ranked running back in the state). His
initial offers included programs like Memphis and Southern Miss. The floodgates opened after his junior season, when he received scholarship offers from Florida
State, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Oregon and Penn State. Benson committed to the Ducks in June 2019 and enrolled in June 2020. He spent most of his freshman
year on the scout team before suffering a major knee injury late in the season, which limited him as a redshirt freshman. Feeling “traumatized” because of the injury,
Benson needed a fresh start and entered the transfer portal in January 2022. He transferred to Florida State, where he played two seasons (and was roommates with
another transfer, Jared Verse). Benson skipped the 2023 bowl game and his final season of eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (0/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Oregon; pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled June 2020; Suffered late-season injury (knee)
2021: (10/0) 6 22 3.7 1 0 0 0.0 0 Oregon
2022: (13/6) 154 990 6.4 9 13 144 11.1 0 Florida State; Second team All-ACC; Led team in rushing; 93-yard KR TD; Started final 6 gms
2023: (13/10) 156 905 5.8 14 20 227 11.4 1 Florida State; Second team All-AAC; Led team in rushing
Total: (36/16) 316 1,917 6.1 24 33 371 11.2 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6002 216 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 3/8 4.39 2.59 1.55 33 1/2 10’2” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — left knee)
PRO DAY 6002 221 9 1/4 31 75 1/2 - - - - - - - 23 (bench press only — choice)

STRENGTHS: NFL-ready body type with sculpted muscle tone … impressive contact balance and natural run strength to absorb defenders and conti nue to chop his
feet … outstanding linear burst for twitchy cut-and-go movements (Benson: “My teammates call me ‘Forrest Gump,’ because I just run.”) … patiently allows his blocks
to develop but doesn’t keep his feet in one place very long … terrific footwork to press the hole, pause and drag his feet to elude defenders … credited with zero
fumbles in college … promising pass catcher and at his best on swing screens and wheels, when he can catch the ball mid-stride (first Florida State running back with a
100-yard receiving game since Dalvin Cook) … several big plays on his tape (four plays of 50 -plus yards) and was the only FBS player with an 80-plus-yard reception
and 80-plus-yard run in 2023 (first in Florida State history to have both in a career) … inexperienced but productive kick returner with a 93-yard touchdown in 2022
and 32.0 yard career average (6/192/1) … wasn’t asked to handle a bell-cow workload (fewer than 350 offensive touches) … near-identical production over his two
seasons at Florida State.

WEAKNESSES: Runs slightly upright … needs to do a better job driving through contact, instead of just absorbing it … inconsistent vision and anticipation when
defined run design isn’t there … occasionally bounces and misses backside lanes … made considerable improvements as a receiver and pass blocker in 2023, but he’s
still proving himself on passing downs … medicals will be important — underwent surgery after suffering a major injury on a non-contact play in practice, tearing the
ACL, MCL and lateral and medial meniscus in his right knee (December 2020) … had only one game of 100 -plus rushing yards in 2023.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida State, Benson was the lead back in head coach Mike Norvell’s up-tempo offense with mostly gap-scheme runs. After two
seasons (and a major injury) at Oregon, he was consistently productive the past two seasons in Tallahassee, averaging 6.1 yards per carry over his Seminoles’ career.
He also scored three touchdowns of 80-plus yards (in three different ways). Benson, who models his game after Adrian Peterson, runs with the plant -and-go
explosiveness and run strength to rarely go down on initial contact and forces some missed tackles that defy gravity. Because the Florida State offense was
committed to its package for backup running back Lawrance Toafili, Benson averaged just 13.5 offensive touches per game in 2023, but he showed key improvements
as both a pass catcher and blocker. Overall, Benson’s vision and run instincts tend to be spotty, but he runs hard off tackle with the burst and balance to stay afloat
through contact. Cut in the Melvin Gordon mold, he projects best as part of an NFL committee, in which he’d have any-down and big-play potential.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 81 overall)

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4. JAYLEN WRIGHT | Tennessee 5104 | 210 lbs. | 3JR Durham, N.C. (Southern) 4/1/2003 (age 21.07) #0
BACKGROUND: Jaylen Wright, one of four children, was born in Raleigh, N.C. He got his start in football as part of the Durham Eagles Pop Warner league and was a
standout running back at Carrington Middle School (also ran track growing up). Wright attended Southern Durham High School an d saw varsity action as a freshman
and sophomore. Despite being part of a backfield committee as a junior, he earned All-Conference honors with 901 rushing yards on 89 carries (10.1 average) and five
touchdowns, while adding six receptions for 62 yards. He led Southern to a 10 -2 record and the 2019 conference championship. Wright was expected to be the
team’s featured runner as a senior, but the 2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic. He was also an accomplished track athl ete in high school and won
the state 3A championship in the indoor 55-meter dash as a sophomore (6.35 seconds), then set a personal best as a junior (6.25) — a top-10 time nationally. Wright
also posted personal bests of 6.72 in the 60-meter dash, 10.85 in the 100, 21.98 in the 200 and 51.41 in the 400.

A three-star recruit, Wright was the No. 40 running back in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 35 recruit in North Carolina. After his breakout junior season (and his
blazing 55-meter dash), he received his first Division I offer (Liberty) in January 2020. Rutgers, Arizona State and FAU followed with o ffers of their own. Several SEC
programs then entered the picture, including Arkansas, Mississippi State, South Carolin a and Tennessee. After attending junior day in Knoxville, Tenn., Wright
committed to the Volunteers and former head coach Jeremy Pruitt in March 2020 and signed in December 2020. Pruitt was fired i n January 2021, and Josh Heupel
took over as head coach, but Wright stayed committed. He was the No. 12 recruit in the Vols’ 2021 class. After three seasons, he elected to skip the 2023 bowl game
and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Wright accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2021: (9/0) 85 409 4.8 4 6 22 3.7 0 Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (13/0) 146 875 6.0 10 2 8 4.0 0 Led team in rushing
2023: (12/12) 137 1,013 7.4 4 22 141 6.4 0 Led team in rushing; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (34/12) 368 2,297 6.2 18 30 171 5.7 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5104 210 9 3/8 31 1/2 75 7/8 4.38 2.57 1.56 38 11’2” - - - (no catching drills — left thumb)
PRO DAY 5105 210 9 3/4 31 7/8 76 1/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Muscular build with defined arms and quads … gives his blockers a chance to do their jobs before using his burst to accelerat e through holes … has track
speed, but his ability to cut away from pursuit angles at full speed and create missed tackles is more impressive … most of his explosives came on the outside, where
he could bounce and find a runway (three carries of 50-plus yards in 2023) … keeps his shoulders square and his feet underneath him for quick lateral cuts … runs
with balance and run strength, and he averaged 4.35 yards after contact in 2023 (third best in the FBS among backs with 130 -plus carries) … willing to step up and
stone linebackers in pass pro … only 30 career catches, but he caught the ball well when targeted … plenty of tread left — fewer than 400 offensive touches in college
… produced when given the opportunity, averaging 6.24 yards per carry over the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Prefers to step/spin out of contact and doesn’t consistently drop his pads into contact or fall forward … inside vision is in consistent and will leave some
meat on the bone … needs to be quicker adjusting his tempo to attack daylight as it opens … wide base helps his balance mid -cut but also hinders some of his lateral
explosiveness at times … anticipation in pass protection is still developing … fumbled five times over the last two seasons, although only once in 2023 … minimal
special-teams experience and wasn’t used as a returner in college … scored just four times in 2023 … wasn’t asked to carry the offense (12 or fewer offensive touches
in half of his games in 2023) … underwent a procedure on his left thumb after the 2023 season.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter, Wright was the lead back in head coach Josh Heupel’s version of the Air Raid spread scheme. He led the Volunteers in rushing each of
the last two seasons and finished No. 1 among all FBS running backs in yards per carry in 2023 (7.39). Wright, who formerly was roommates with speedster wide
receiver Jalin Hyatt, is a good-sized back with the foot quickness and speed bursts that leads to explosive plays (25.74 percent of his carries in 2023 went for 10-plus
yards, No. 1 in the FBS). Though his pace and patience must improve for more controlled runs, he showed a lot of promise with his receiving skills and pass-pro reps
on his 2023 film. Overall, Wright needs to develop a better feel for using tempo to maximize what is there, but his run strength, balance and ability to cut/weave
at top speed make him dangerous with the ball in his hands. He projects as a scheme-versatile back (stylistically similar to Jerome Ford) who can handle work on
all three downs.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 83 overall)

5. MARSHAWN LLOYD | USC 5086 | 220 lbs. | 4JR Wilmington, Del. (DeMatha Catholic) 1/5/2001 (age 23.31) #0
BACKGROUND: MarShawn Lloyd grew up in Middletown, a small suburb in central Delaware. He first started playing football at the pee-wee level but struggled to see
the field and was ready to quit the sport. He changed teams the following year, however, and quickly became the star of the l eague. He also played basketball
throughout his childhood and earned MVP honors in eighth grade for the Middletown Magic (AAU). While attending Redding Middle School, Lloyd played for the
Wilmington Soldiers and quarterbacked the team to the 2012 Youth Football National Championship as a fifth grader. The Soldiers played in the Grassroots Youth
Football League in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and Lloyd was promptly recruited by several area high schools. He wanted to stay home and play for Middletown
High School, but DeMatha Catholic High School (a private school for boys and a Maryland football powerhouse) offered him an intriguing opportunity, despite the
distance. He tried living with a teammate near the DeMatha campus as a freshman before returning home and making the daily, four-hour commute (he and his
mother left the house by 5 a.m., and he didn’t return until almost 10 p.m.).

As a freshman backup, he averaged 9.9 yards per carry and helped the program to a 12 -0 record on a team that included numerous future FBS players, including DE
Chase Young, S DeMarrco Hellams, RB Anthony McFarland and C Olu Oluwatimi. After missing most of his sophomore season with a broken left arm, Lloyd led
DeMatha to the 2018 conference title game, which ended in a 59-yard Hail Mary touchdown in the final seconds (thrown by Gonzaga’s Caleb Williams). As a senior
captain, Lloyd rushed for 1,197 yards on 132 carries (9.1 average) and 11 touchdowns and was named an Under Armour All -American. He also set several school
records in the weight room, including 20 bench-press reps of 225 pounds. He lettered in track, setting personal bests of 6.56 seconds in the 55-meter dash, 7.19
seconds in the 60-meter dash and 23.14 seconds in the 200.

A four-star recruit, Lloyd was the No. 5 running back in the 2020 recruiting class (Bijan Robinson was No. 1) and the No. 4 recruit in Maryland (behind Bryan Bresee,
Chris Braswell and Curtis Jacobs). He was the No. 43 player nationally. Lloyd started to receive scholarship offers from schools like Kentucky and Rutgers his freshman

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year. Several national programs, including Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC, joined the mix during his sophomore year . Maryland, which had hired
DeMatha head coach Elijah Brooks to be its running backs coach, was considered one of the favorites to land Lloyd, as well as Georgia and Penn State. But Lloyd took
a visit to South Carolina and knew “immediately” that it was the place for him. He committed to the Gamecocks in May 2019 and was the No. 2 recruit (behind Jordan
Burch) in head coach Will Muschamp’s 2020 class. DeMatha doesn’t allow its students to graduate early, but Lloyd wanted to enroll early at South Carolina, so he left
DeMatha in November 2019 and finished his degree by taking online courses. He was expected to make an immediate impact for the Gamecocks, but he suffered a
torn ACL in his left knee on the second day of fall camp and redshirted his first year. After his third season with the program, Lloyd elected to enter the transfer portal
(December 2022) and signed with the “other” USC. He is on track to graduate with his degree in psychology (with a 3.25 GPA). After one season with the Trojans, he
skipped the 2023 bowl game and his remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Lloyd accepted his invitation to the 20 24 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: Redshirted South Carolina; Missed the season (left knee); Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (12/0) 64 228 3.6 1 3 44 14.7 0 South Carolina; Missed bowl game (injury)
2022: (9/8) 111 573 5.2 9 18 176 9.8 2 South Carolina; Led team in rushing; Missed four games (thigh contusion, transfer)
2023: (11/6) 116 820 7.1 9 13 232 17.8 0 USC; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in rushing; Missed two games (injury; opt-out)
Total: (32/14) 291 1,621 5.6 19 34 452 13.3 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5086 220 8 3/4 30 3/8 73 5/8 4.46 2.63 1.60 36 9’10” - - 25 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5094 221 8 5/8 30 1/2 74 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Bursty athlete … makes dynamic lateral cuts with the start-stop footwork to make multiple defenders miss … above-average patience and processing,
and he uses blockers to his advantage … doesn’t have elite top-end speed but flashes the initial acceleration out of cuts to reach the edges … tough player who strikes
squarely because of his agile, well-timed cuts and change-of-direction skills (in tight quarters and in space) … lower-body strength and balance help him regroup and
stay afloat when bouncing off contact … his adjustments as a pass catcher show off his loose movements … steady ball skills (one drop in 2023) … the words
“determination” and “toughness” are frequently mentioned in his character reviews by coaches and scouts … fewer than 300 carries on his college odometer and
wasn’t overused … led his team in rushing each of the last two seasons, at different programs.

WEAKNESSES: Gets bounce-happy at times and passes up workable lanes for the unknown … inconsistent pad level and forward lean as a finisher and can b e knocked
backwards at contact … workable frame for the position but doesn’t have run-through power in his hips/legs … fumbled eight times in college, including three times
in 2023 … wasn’t asked to be a volume runner at USC and had more games with single-digit carries (six) than double-digit (five) in 2023 … has some rough reps on
tape in pass protection … very little special-teams experience … durability will be questioned after he missed time in each of his four college seasons, including with a
torn ACL in his left knee (August 2020), which forced him to redshirt during his first season at South Carolina; mi ssed three games as a sophomore because of a
“deep” thigh contusion (October 2022); missed his sophomore season in high school with a broken left arm (August 2017).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at USC, Lloyd was the top back on the depth chart in head coach Lincoln Riley’s RPO, spread (multiple-run) scheme. After three years
at South Carolina, he transferred to the Trojans and had a productive 2023 season (led the team in rushing in 11 of 12 regular-season games), finishing as one of only
five FBS running backs to average more than 7.0 yards per carry. With his vision and dynamic cutting skills, Lloyd is a shift y runner with the short-area explosion and
lateral agility to leave defenders diving at air (20.87 percent of his carries resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain). He frequently springs free because of the creativity he
shows with the ball in his hands, although he relies too much on his east-west options and needs to be more consistent finishing runs. Overall, Lloyd doesn’t have the
profile of a high-volume back, but he can spark an NFL offense with his mix of patience, burst and promise as a pass catcher. His tape gives me flashbacks of a
thicker version of Duke Johnson when he was coming out of Miami.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 91 overall)

6. BRAELON ALLEN | Wisconsin 6012 | 235 lbs. | 3JR Fond du Lac, Wis. (Fond du Lac) 1/20/2004 (age 20.26) #0
BACKGROUND: Braelon Allen, one of three children (two boys, one girl), grew up in Fond du Lac (60 miles north of Milwaukee). His first sp ort was wrestling, at age 4,
and he went on to win numerous youth championships. He started playing flag football in fourth grade b efore moving up to tackle football in fifth grade as a running
back and linebacker. Allen credits watching Melvin Gordon at Wisconsin as the ignitor for his football passion in middle scho ol, when he started to take the sport
more seriously. He enrolled at Fond du Lac High School and played quarterback and defensive back on the freshman team before he was called up to varsity for the
2018 playoffs (played cornerback). As a sophomore, Allen began as the backup quarterback and wide receiver until the starting running back was injured. He moved
into that role and rushed for 621 yards on 76 carries (8.2 average) and six touchdowns. He helped lead Fond du Lac to a 9 -2 record and the 2019 conference title,
adding 48 tackles, 4.0 sacks and three interceptions as a strong safety (also had an 89 -yard kick-return touchdown).

The 2020 season was postponed until the spring of 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Allen spent that fall taking extra classes. In an abbreviated ‘21 spring
season, he rushed for 1,039 yards on 71 carries (14.6 average) in seven games, earning first team All -State honors as a both a running back and safety. With the
additional course load, Allen was able to reclassify from the 2022 recruiting class to 2021, skipping his senior season. He also wrestled at Fond du Lac and wo n a
national championship his freshman season. Allen lettered in track and had personal bests in the shot put (39 feet, 4 inches) and discus (122-8).

A four-star recruit, Allen was the No. 25 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Wisconsin. His recruitmen t was low-key with single-digit offers,
but they were all from Power 5 programs — he had no offers from FCS or MAC schools. Allen attended an Iowa camp after his freshman season and received his first
scholarship offer, from the Hawkeyes (June 2019). Wisconsin offered him in November 2019, followed by Michigan and Michigan State. Allen’s final three schools
were Notre Dame, Ohio State and Wisconsin, with the Badgers winning out, partly because of proximity (Madison is 90 minutes from Fond du Lac). Because he
reclassified and graduated early, he signed with Wisconsin in December 2020 at age 16, but he played his junior season of high school in the spring of 2021. He joined
the Badgers in July 2021 and was the No. 11 recruit in Paul Chryst’s 2021 class. Recruited by former defensive coordinator Jim Leonard, Allen initially committed as a
safety — he saw himself as the next Derwin James Jr. or Jamal Adams — with the likelihood that he would eventually move to linebacker. However, because of depth
issues at running back, the coaches kept Allen on offense as a freshman, and he quickly established himself as the backfie ld’s bell cow.

He holds an annual charity softball game that raises money for the Braelon Allen Fund, the Fond du Lac Boys & Girls Club and the Junior Football League. Allen elected
to skip the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

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YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES
2021: (12/4) 186 1,268 6.8 12 8 39 4.9 0 Freshman All-American; Second team All-Big Ten; Led team in rushing; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (12/12) 230 1,242 5.4 11 13 104 8.0 0 Second team All-Big Ten; 23-yard passing TD; Missed one game (right leg)
2023: (11/9) 181 984 5.4 12 28 131 4.7 0 Third team All-Big Ten; Led team in rushing; Missed one game (left ankle); Skipped bowl
Total: (35/25) 597 3,494 5.9 35 49 274 5.6 0

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COMBINE 6012 235 9 1/4 31 1/4 76 1/4 - - - 32 9’9” - - 26 (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6011 236 9 3/8 31 1/8 75 1/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-built, big-bodied runner … not a battering ram but can be physical when he wants to be … above -average vision and patience at the line of
scrimmage and keeps his feet tied to his eyes … anticipates block/lane development to stay on schedule … able to quickly plant and make sharp lateral cutbacks … not
a burner but paces his strides well … target share increased each season … shows coordinated body adjustments as a pass catch er to make turning grabs without
losing focus (one drop on 30 targets in 2023) … excellent awareness and body for blocking duties … dedicated to the weight room and was squatting 515 pounds and
hang-cleaning 405 pounds as a high school sophomore … strong character reviews and described as “ultra-competitive” by former head coach Paul Chryst (NFL scout:
“Rare maturity for his age. Plus, he’s a homebody. He’s all football, all the time.”) … youngest player in the draft class an d will be 20 for his entire rookie season …
averaged 5.9 yards per carry over his career and finished No. 9 in school history in rushing yards (3,494).

WEAKNESSES: Average hole burst and speed to the outside … late to set up his moves and doesn’t consistently make defenders miss one on one … hip tightness
restricts quick changes of direction … builds his speed quickly for chunk gains but won’t be able to run away from NFL speed … once his feet are slowed, he requires a
moment to get going again … was more of a dump-off receiving option and needs to develop his route tree … one of the better pass-blocking backs in this class but
can do a better job sinking and finishing … ball security was an issue in college (nine career fumbles, including four in 2023) … missed time to injury each season — sat
out one game as a freshman because of a concussion (September 2021); battled through shoulder and right leg injuries as a sop homore, missing one game
(November 2022); plagued by a left ankle injury late in his junior season (November 2023), missing on e game.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Wisconsin, Allen was the focal point of offensive coordinator Phil Longo’s multiple-run scheme. After signing as a safety/linebacker
out of high school (at age 16), he stayed on offense and led the Badgers in rushing each of his three seasons in Madison, including 20 career 100-yard rushing games,
the most of any active college player in 2023. (Wisconsin was 18-2 in those games). A balanced, one-cut athlete, Allen shows a great feel for lane development,
especially on inside/outside zone. He can run with either finesse or physicality, depending on the situation (69.5 percent of his yardage came after contact in 2023).
He needs to prove his reliability (ball security, durability), but he plays through pain, and NFL teams love that he is the y oungest player in this draft class. Overall,
Allen isn’t overly creative and doesn’t run with as much nastiness as his size suggests, but he is well built with the vision, feet and overall feel to maximize the run
design. He has the talent and third-down potential to be a productive NFL tandem back, similar to Tyler Allgeier.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 97 overall)

7. AUDRIC ESTIME | Notre Dame 5113 | 222 lbs. | 3JR Nyack, N.Y. (St. Joseph Regional) 9/6/2003 (age 20.64) #7
BACKGROUND: Audric (Aw-drick) Estimé (Ess-tim-may), who has one older brother (Khadar), was born in Atlanta and grew up in Rockland County (southern New
York, near the New Jersey border). He was raised by his mother (Bertha Noisette), who died after a lifelong battle with sickle cell disease when Estime was 10
(October 2013). After his mother’s death, Estimé and his brother were raised by their extended Haitian -American family (many of whom speak Creole). His aunt
(Marise Fedé, his mother’s older sister) and uncle (Garick Noisette) became their legal guardians. Estimé started playing football at age 4 as a running back at the Pop
Warner level, and he continued growing at the position throughout youth leagues. Estimé also weightlifted and played basketball throughout his childhood — he was
able to dunk before he was a teenager. He enrolled at St. Joseph Regional High School, a private, all-boys Catholic school in Montvale, N.J., where he played with both
his older brother and future Notre Dame teammate Howard Cross III. After seeing limited action on varsity as a freshman, Estimé earned more carries as a sophomore
and responded with 860 rushing yards (5.5 average) and 12 touchdowns, helping St. Joseph Regional to a 10 -2 record and the 2018 state championship. As a junior,
he posted 1,190 rushing yards (6.9 average) and 15 touchdowns. His senior season was limited to only eight games because of t he pandemic, but Estimé exploded
with 1,857 rushing yards (9.8 average) and 22 touchdowns, averaging 232.1 rushing yards per game. He also had 185 receiving yards, two receiving grabs and was
named 2020 New Jersey Football Player of the Year.

A four-star recruit, Estimé was the No. 13 running back in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in New Jersey. He started receiving scholarship offers during
his sophomore season (Boston College, Iowa State, Maryland, Nebraska, Rutgers and Virgi nia). Going into his senior year of high school, Estimé received an offer from
Michigan State, and he committed to then-newly hired head coach Mel Tucker. However, Notre Dame (Estimé’s “dream school”) made a late push and flipped him on
early signing day, just a few days after he’d received his offer. He was the No. 9 recruit in Notre Dame’s 2021 class (one spot behind Joe Alt).

His cousin (Terrence Fedé), who is also his Estimé’s godfather and role model, played defensive line at Marist. He was drafted in the seventh round (No. 234) of the
2014 NFL Draft and played four seasons for the Miami Dolphins (2014-17). Estimé wore the No. 7 jersey to reflect the round in which Fedé was drafted. Estimé is also
related to Joe Giles-Harris, a productive linebacker at Duke (2016-18) who has spent the last five seasons in the NFL, primarily on practice squads. Estimé plans to
attend law school after his football days. He skipped the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2021: (12/0) 7 60 8.6 0 0 0 0.0 0 Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (13/2) 156 920 5.9 11 9 135 15.0 1 Led team in rushing
2023: (12/12) 210 1,341 6.4 18 17 142 8.4 0 Led team in rushing; Missed the bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (37/14) 373 2,321 6.2 29 26 277 10.7 1

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COMBINE 5113 221 10 1/4 32 3/8 76 1/2 4.71 2.78 1.69 38 10’5” - - 23 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 222 - - - 4.61 2.65 1.58 - - - - - (weight, run, position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Built like a linebacker with broad shoulders, yoked-up arms/chest and a thick lower half … runs with effective tempo and vision to find slivers of space at
the line of scrimmage … stays square getting through downhill cuts with light feet for well-timed lateral cuts … his rumbling and urgent acceleration ignites explosive
plays (ranked No. 3 in the FBS with 14 rushes of 20-plus yards in 2023) … steady inside run power with active leg churn … won’t go down easily and stays afloat versus

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off-angled tackle attempts, because of his body strength and balance … unsurprisingly, lives in the weight room (7 percent body fat) … put the ball on the ground in
the first quarter of the 2023 opener (and was benched), but that was his only fumble last season … received just 26 targets i n his career — but caught all 26 (zero
drops) … NFL scouts say he is coachable with the mental and physical toughness required at the position … a regular on kickoff-return coverages … productive 2023
season, becoming just the fifth player in Notre Dame history to surpass 1,300 rushing yards in a season … his 6.39 yards per carry in 2023 was No. 1 in the FBS among
running backs with 200-plus carries.

WEAKNESSES: High cut and runs with hints of tightness in his hips … full-speed cuts are more rounded than sharp … inconsistent start/stop skills, hurting his ability to
make sudden direction changes … routes show signs of rigidity, and he needs to expand his receiving skills … has the natural build and strength to be an asset in pass
protection, but he can be caught flat-footed and needs to refine his punch timing … made a conscious effort to improve his ball security throughout the 2023 season ,
but he was still guilty at times of exposing the ball … didn’t miss game s because of injury, but his penchant for extra contact will create durability concerns.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Notre Dame, Estimé was the lead back in offensive coordinator Gerad Parker’s multiple -run scheme. After playing behind Kyren
Williams and others as a freshman, he led the Irish in rushing each of the last two seasons (6.2 yards per c arry) and set the single-season school record with 18
rushing touchdowns in 2023. (His 29 rushing touchdowns over the last two seasons were the third most in the FBS). With his hu lking physique, Estimé squares his
pads to the line of scrimmage and gets downhill with the leg drive to run through contact (averaged 4.27 yards after contact in 2023, fourth best in the FBS). Unlike
most runners his size, he also can run with finesse. With the run patience to set up blocks, he can either speed through gaps or downshift and sidestep defenders with
lateral agility. Overall, Estimé has the build and run power of a downhill grinder but the vision and cut acceleration of a smaller back, givi ng him RB1 potential for
an NFL team (best in a gap scheme). His body type, run talent and promise on passing downs are reminiscent of former Seattle Seahawks’ RB Chris Carson.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 98 overall)

8. BUCKY IRVING | Oregon 5090 | 192 lbs. | 3JR Chicago, Ill. (Hillcrest) 8/19/2002 (age 21.68) #0
BACKGROUND: Mar’Keise “Bucky” Irving, one of three children (two boys, one girl), grew up on the South Side of Chicago. His father (Marcellus) gave him the
“Bucky” nickname but died when Irving was age 2. Irving started playing football at age 5 and quickly made a name for himself as a standout running back at the pee-
wee level. He was also a standout basketball player throughout his childhood, then starred at the AAU level in middle school and played for Team Rose 15U. After
playing basketball at Morgan Park High School as a freshman, he transferred to Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills. As a sophomore, Irving won the starting
running back job (also played cornerback) and averaged 156.5 rushing yards per game, as he led Hillcrest to a 12 -1 record and the 2018 conference title (only loss
came in the playoff semifinals). As a junior, he rushed for 1,733 yards and 22 touchdowns, adding 21 receptions for 405 yards and four touchdowns (also had an
interception). Irving was named the 2019 Conference Player of the Year and earned All -State honors, as he again led Hillcrest to the conference title in 2019 and came
within a game of the state finals. Because of the pandemic, his senior season was postponed to the spring of 2021 — he rushed for 762 yards and 13 touchdowns in
an abbreviated schedule. Irving also lettered in basketball at Hillcrest and led the team in scoring (16.0 points per game) as a junior, helping the team to a 23-9 record
and first place in the conference.

A four-star recruit, Irving was the No. 23 running back in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Illinois. He also received recruiting interest from mid-major
basketball schools but decided football was his best long-term option. After his breakout sophomore season, the offers started to arrive from several MAC programs
(Central Michigan, Kent State, Northern Illinois) and then Big Ten schools (Nebraska and Wisconsin). Minnesota offered him in May 2019, the same day his
grandmother (Darlene) died. Exactly one year later, Irving officially committed to the Gophers, choosing Minnesota over Purdue, TCU and Utah. Part of a backfield
committee as a freshman, he sought out more playing time and entered the portal in April 2022. A month later, Irving announced his transfer to Oregon. After two
seasons in Eugene, he elected to skip his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2021: (12/0) 133 699 5.3 4 8 73 9.1 0 Minnesota; Led team in all-purpose yards; Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (13/12) 156 1,058 6.8 5 31 299 9.6 3 Oregon; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in rushing; 18-yd pass TD; Bowl game MVP
2023: (14/14) 186 1,180 6.3 11 56 413 7.4 2 Oregon; Second team All-Pac-12; Led team in rushing; Led FBS in receptions (among RBs)
Total: (39/26) 475 2,937 6.2 20 95 785 8.3 5

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5090 192 9 1/2 29 1/2 70 5/8 4.55 2.67 1.61 29 1/2 9’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5092 195 9 5/8 29 1/2 69 3/8 - - - 31 1/2 - - - 15 (vertical, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Shifty feet and cutting skills … runs with knee bend and low hips/pads to shake tacklers out of their shoes or spin out of contact … makes subtle yet
controlled lateral moves to redirect course and find daylight, which also makes it tough for defenders to square him up … pat iently shuffles his feet in concert with his
blocks to burst through openings once they present themselves … widescreen vision aids his ability to navigate and string together multiple moves … spirited runner
with a muscular build and can get a little extra than what is blocked for him … dynamic in the passing game with steady hands … takes care of the football (one
fumble on 553 offensive touches) … has experience as a kick returner and averaged 22.6 yards per return (14/317/0) … led the Ducks in rushing as both a sophomore
and junior … played in all 27 games over the last two seasons at Oregon.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized with a smallish frame and minimal growth potential … not a powerful tackle breaker and doesn’t have the body type to push the pile … arm
tackles will slow him as an inside runner … top-end speed is average at best … at times, will stop his feet unnecessarily in the backfield … played behind a talented
offensive line … marginal mass hinders his ability to stop hard-charging rushers in pass pro … questionable upside on special teams (only special -teams experience in
college came as a kick returner).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oregon, Irving was the lead back in offensive coordinator Will Stein’s zone -read, balanced run attack. After leaving Minnesota
following one season for more offensive touches, he surpassed 1,000 yards rushing in each of his two seaso ns in Eugene and led all FBS running backs in catches (56)
in 2023. With his vision, darting quickness and wiggle in the hole, Irving routinely finds yards that aren’t blocked for him. Al though he will have a tougher time
churning out yards after contact in the NFL, his body balance and low center of gravity are assets — especially out in space. Overall, Irving is undersized and
underpowered, but he has pass-catching skills and instinctive run qualities to quickly sort and make sharp directional cuts to daylight. He projects as an NFL
complementary back who can be a productive changeup in a committee (like former North Carolina RB Michael Carter).

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

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9. RAY DAVIS | Kentucky 5083 | 211 lbs. | 5SR San Francisco, Calif. (Blair) 11/11/1999 (age 24.46) #1
BACKGROUND: Re’Mahn “Ray” Davis, who has 14 siblings, was born in the Hayes Valley area of San Francisco. His biological parents spent multiple stretches in
prison, so Davis lived in homes of extended family and friends and in homeless shelters during his childhood. Davis entered the foster care system and became a ward
of the state at age 8. At age 8, he lived for two months in the basement of General Hospital in San Francisco. He then moved into the apartment of one of his teachers
for a period before living with his grandmother. Sports — specifically, basketball and football — served as an escape. Davis enrolled at Lincoln High School as a
freshman in 2014 and played running back and safety. He also played basketball, and a teammate’s parents (Lora Banks and Greg Ley) offered him assistance and
later became his guardians. Banks helped Davis apply to Trinity-Pawling School, a boarding school in eastern New York known for its athletic programs. Around the
same time, Davis’ father (Raymond Sr.) was released from jail. He rebuilt his life and his relationship with his then 16-year-old son, and he eventually was awarded full
custody of Ray.

After the court system approved him to leave the state, Davis enrolled at Trinity-Pawling as a sophomore in 2015. After two seasons as a complementary running
back and defensive back, he became the starting quarterback as a senior (and added a pair of interceptions). He also lettered in basketball and baseball at Trinity-
Pawling and joined the track team as a junior, setting personal bests of 11.17 seconds in the 100 meters and 18 feet, 11.5 inches in the long jump. Davis started to get
recruited by FBS programs, but he was one credit shy of NCAA eligibility and enrolled at Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J. , for a postgraduate year. Playing as a
quarterback and cornerback, Davis was named 2018 Conference Player of the Year with 1,698 rushing yards on 168 carries (10.1 average) and 35 total touchdowns in
eight games.

A three-star recruit, Davis was the No. 116 running back in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 41 recruit in New Jersey. He picked up a few FCS offers (Albany and
Towson among them), then Purdue offered him after he attended a camp in June 2018. However, that fell offer through, and Davis instead committed to Temple over
Kent State and Navy. He enrolled early and was the No. 10 recruit in the Owls’ 2019 class. After leading Temple in rushing in 2019 and 2020, he transferred to
Vanderbilt for a chance to play in the SEC. (Banks and Ley also moved to Nashville to further support him.) After two seasons with the Commodores, Davis entered
the transfer portal again. Considered a package deal with transfer quarterback Devin Leary, Davis (and Leary) transferred to Kentucky for the 2023 season.

Raymond Sr. was a high school star in football, basketball, baseball and track and was inducted into the Galileo High School Hall of Fame (he holds the school record
for most touchdowns in a season, one spot ahead of O.J. Simpson). Raymond Sr. signed with San Jose State in 2002 to play foot ball and played at College of Marin.
Ray Davis graduated with his degree in communications from Vanderbilt (December 2022) and earned his certificate in business and economics from Kentucky
(December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2019: (12/6) 193 936 4.8 8 15 181 12.1 2 Temple; Led team in rushing; Enrolled in January 2019; Sat out spring (eligibility issues)
2020: (4/4) 78 308 3.9 1 12 62 5.2 0 Temple; Led team in rushing; Pandemic-shortened season; Missed three games (injury)
2021: (3/3) 44 211 4.8 1 5 27 5.4 0 Vanderbilt; Missed final nine games (toe); Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (12/12) 232 1,042 4.5 5 29 169 5.8 3 Vanderbilt; Led team in rushing
2023: (13/13) 199 1,129 5.7 14 33 323 9.8 7 Kentucky; Second team All-SEC; Led team in rushing and rec. TDs; Enrolled in January 2023
Total: (44/38) 746 3,626 4.9 29 94 762 8.1 12

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COMBINE 5083 211 8 7/8 30 1/4 72 1/4 4.52 2.67 1.62 35 9’11” 4.51 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5082 208 9 1/4 30 1/4 72 3/4 - - - - - 4.33 - 21 (shuttle, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Short with a muscular, athletic build … uses his change-of-direction skills to make abrupt lateral cuts away from tackling angles … quick, controlled feet
at the line to cut back or accelerate through holes with urgency … has the vision to play a few moves ahead and string cuts together at all three levels (12 runs of 20-
plus yards in 2023) … will drops his pads and attack contact with balance and authority … displays natural receiving traits w ith quick eyes/hands to handle fastballs …
seven receiving touchdowns in 2023 led Kentucky and ranked No. 1 among all FBS running backs … fumbled only twice over his three seasons in the S EC … remarkable
story of determination and overcoming adverse circumstance while staying positive (NFL scout: “He chose betterness over bitterness. Talk about being dealt a rough
hand. He overcame and did it with a smile.”) … set the Kentucky single -season record with 21 total touchdowns, which ranked No. 3 in the FBS.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal top-end speed and doesn’t have a pull-away gear … instinctive first move is to work laterally, which will get him in trouble versus NFL
defenses … always in attack mode, but he could use more patience to allow blocks/lanes to develop … below -average setup, technique and sustain as a pass blocker
(see his 2023 South Carolina tape) … missed the final nine games of his junior season at Vanderbilt after tearing a ligament in his toe (September 2021), which
required surgery … doesn’t offer any value on special teams, either as a returner or on coverages … will turn 25 during his rookie season … accumulated 840 offensive
touches in his college career and faces wear-and-tear questions.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Kentucky, Davis was the main offensive weapon in offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s gap-focused scheme. His journey is worthy of
a Hollywood script, but he is much more than just a feel-good story and played his best football in 2023, becoming the first college football player ever to rush for
1,000-plus yards at three different FBS programs (Temple, Vanderbilt, Kentucky). With his quick reads and lateral agility, Davis wi ll juke defenders out of their cleats
using dynamic plant-and-go cuts (his performance against Florida in 2023 might be the best running back tape in this class). Though he needs to remed y his issues in
pass protection, he is a dependable pass catcher and recorded at least one reception in all 25 games he played the past two seasons. Overall, Davis has racked up a
lot of miles and lacks explosive long speed, but his vision, cutting skills and competitive toughness are translatable traits. Although he doesn’t offer much on
special teams, he can be a productive rotational back for an NFL offense.

GRADE: 4th Round

10. WILL SHIPLEY | Clemson 5110 | 206 lbs. | 3JR Weddington, N.C. (Weddington) 8/29/2002 (age 21.66) #1
BACKGROUND: William “Will” Shipley, the youngest of two boys, grew up in Weddington (20 miles south of downtown Charlotte). His father (James Sr.) is a longtime
youth sports coach and got his boys involved with multiple sports at an early age, including baseball, basketball and even ka rate (both boys were black belts).
Shipley’s first sport was lacrosse, and it didn’t take long for him to separate himself as one of the top youth lacrosse athletes in the Charlotte area. He started playing
flag football at age 5 and then for his father’s Pop Warner team (which won the city championship) at age 7. As a running back, Shipley played up two grades
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recruiting radar in eighth grade in both sports. Shipley attended Weddington High School and was an immediate varsity star as a freshman running back and safety.
He accounted for 1,113 total yards (690 rushing, 423 receiving) and 13 touchdowns on offense and posted 84 tackles and two interceptions on defense in 2017. As a
sophomore, Shipley rushed for 1,417 yards on 206 carries (6.9 average) and 19 touchdowns and earned first team All -State, All-County and All-Conference. He added
49 tackles and two interceptions at safety. He had his best season as a junior and led Weddington to an undefeated 16 -0 record and the school’s second straight 3A
state championship (he was MVP of the 2019 title game with 256 rushing yards). Shipley finished his junior year with 2, 066 rushing yards on 188 carries (11.0
average) and 42 total touchdowns (31 rushing, nine receiving and two on defense). He again earned first team All -State honors and was named the 2019 Gatorade
Player of the Year in North Carolina. Shipley didn’t play as a senior after the 2020 fall season was postponed because of the pandemic. He was also a standout
lacrosse player at Weddington, scoring 49 goals in 38 career games and helping the program to two state lacrosse titles. Shipley lettered in baseball and indoor track
and won the Charlotte Championship in the 55 meters (6.36 seconds) as a sophomore. He also had personal bests of 35.95 second s in the 300 meters and 20 feet, 2
inches in the long jump.

A five-star recruit, Shipley was the No. 2 running back in the 2021 recruiting class (behind TreVeyon Henderson) and the No. 2 recru it in North Carolina (one spot
ahead of Drake Maye). He was the No. 32 recruit nationally. Prior to high school, Shipley received a lot of attention for lacrosse — the sport he expected to play in
college. But that all changed after his freshman season, starting when Duke and head coach David Cutcliffe extended him his first scholarship offer. NC State also was
early to offer him, which was appealing to Shipley as most of his family had graduated from there. Shipley added several high-profile offers, including from Alabama,
Georgia and Ohio State, but he narrowed his final decision to Clemson, Notre Dame and Stanford. Based on his relationship wit h head coach Dabo Swinney and
offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, Shipley officially committed to the Tigers in May 2020 (C.J. Spiller was his running back s coach). He was the No. 4 recruit in
Swinney’s 2021 class, one spot ahead of CB Nate Wiggins.

Shipley’s father, who played college basketball at Division II Catawba before transferring to NC State, founded NAS (National Amateur Sports), a high school sports
marketing and operations consulting firm based in Charlotte. His mother (Tammy) played soccer at NC State. His older brother (James Jr.) was a standout football and
lacrosse player at Weddington and played lacrosse at Penn (2020 -23), earning All-Ivy League honors. Shipley was an Academic All -American at Clemson and
graduated (December 2023) in less than three years with a 4.0 GPA. He elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2021: (10/5) 149 739 5.0 11 16 116 7.3 0 Second team Freshman All-American; Led team in rushing; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (14/14) 210 1,182 5.6 15 38 242 6.4 0 First team All-ACC (RB, AP, KR; first in ACC history at three positions); Led team in rushing
2023: (12/8) 167 827 5.0 5 31 244 7.9 2 Honorable mention All-ACC (RB, AP); 2-yard passing TD; Missed one game (concussion)
Total: (36/27) 526 2,748 5.2 31 85 602 7.1 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5110 206 9 5/8 30 1/4 74 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no skill drills or workout — left knee)
PRO DAY 5111 206 9 1/2 30 3/8 74 3/4 4.45 2.59 1.54 38 1/2 10’2” 4.10 6.88 16

STRENGTHS: Balanced athlete with the vision to pick, slide and wiggle through traffic … can make defenders miss with his controlled cuts and ability to anticipate
tackling angles (great job on counter runs) … will drop his shoulder and run through hesitant tackle at tempts … effective in short yardage with natural run power and
determination … played up two grades throughout youth sports, and competing against older kids fast -tracked his toughness and talent (consistently plays through
injuries) … effective pass catcher and at his best on swing screens, when he can create in space … flashes the attitude and pop in his hands to take blitzers off their
feet in pass pro … averaged 26.6 yards as a kick returner (34/904/0) … described as an “alpha” and “natural leader” by h is coaches (NFL scout: “He’ll light a fire under
the ass of his guys. … He leaves it all out there and expects the same from his teammates.”).

WEAKNESSES: Solidly built but will be considered undersized for some pro schemes … accelerates to top speed quickly but lacks a finishing gear and can be caught
from behind … doesn’t have the juice to consistently win races to the perimeter (timed speed doesn’t alway s show on tape) … takes a beat to patch together his
moves … needs to refine his mechanics in pass pro (see his 2023 Syracuse tape) … needs to take better care of the ball to avo id frustrating mistakes (nine drops and
eight fumbles in his career) … missed three games as a freshman with a left leg/foot injury (September 2021), which required offseason surgery; missed one game as
a junior because of concussion symptoms (November 2023); had to be carted off in the bowl game (his final game) with a non -contact left knee injury (December
2023) … wasn’t used on special teams, except as a kick returner.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Clemson, Shipley was a versatile running back in offensive coordinator Garrett Riley’s balanced scheme. A for mer five-star recruit,
he couldn’t match his breakout sophomore season as a junior because of injuries, but he was consist ently productive as a runner and receiver (only ACC player with
2,700-plus combined rushing yards over the last three seasons). Shipley reads the field well and runs with short-area quickness in and out of his cuts — he credits his
lacrosse background for his skilled footwork and gear change. He is at his best in the screen game, where his vision and contact balance have a chanc e to shine.
Overall, Shipley has only average size, but he runs with controlled athleticism and competitive urgency in all areas of his game. Though he has the mentality of an
early-down grinder, his versatile skills fit best in a third-down role and on special teams.

GRADE: 4th Round

11. TYRONE TRACY JR. | Purdue 5111 | 209 lbs. | 6SR Indianapolis, Ind. (Decatur Central) 11/23/1999 (age 24.42) #3
BACKGROUND: Tyrone “Tee” Tracy Jr., the second of four boys, was born and raised in the Indianapolis area. His father (Tyrone Sr.) starred at Ben Davis High School
in Indianapolis before a prolific career at Division II Fort Hays State (1986-89), in which he set school records for all-purpose yards in a season and career (he was
inducted into Fort Hays State’s Hall of Fame in 2011). Tyrone Tracy Jr. started playing flag football at age 3 and pee-wee tackle football at age 6. He was a multi-sport
athlete throughout childhood, but he shined brightest in basketball and football. Tracy attended Decatur Central High School and saw var sity action as a freshman,
accounting for 960 all-purpose yards as a running back and returner. He became the starting running back as a sophomore and rushed for 1,239 yards and 11
touchdowns, adding 27 receptions for 680 receiving yards.

As a junior, Tracy made more of an impact catching the football (40 receptions for 651 yards and nine touchdowns; 296 rushing yards and four touchdowns). As a
senior captain, he was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana, as well as first team All-County and All-State for the third straight season. Tracy finished his final
season with 1,412 rushing yards, 1,132 receiving yards and 30 total touchdowns (17 receiving, 13 rushing), and he led Decatur Central to a 10-2 mark and undefeated
record in the conference. He set school records for career receiving yards (2,643), receiving touchdowns (33) and total touchdowns (72). Tracy was also a three-year
starting point guard on the Decatur Central basketball team and lettered in track (sprints, relays and jumps). He set personal bests of 6.94 seconds in the 60 meters,
11.31 seconds in the 100, 23.00 seconds in the 200 and 19 feet, 6.5 inches in the long jump.

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A three-star recruit, Tracy was the No. 31 running back in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Indiana. Midway through his sophomore season, in
October 2015, he received his first scholarship offer (Cincinnati). As a junior, Tracy added offe rs from Boston College, Iowa, Louisville, Navy, Northwestern and
Syracuse. He committed to Iowa in April 2017 and ranked as the No. 12 recruit in head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 2018 class (center Tyler Linderbaum was No. 1). Although
he signed as a running back, Tracy moved to wide receiver for the Hawkeyes. He was a starter to open the 2021 season, but his snaps fell off a cliff by the end of the
season. Frustrated by his diminished role, Tracy entered the transfer portal in December 2021 and chose Purdue less than a week later. In 2023, he took advantage of
an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the pandemic and returned to West Lafayette for a sixth season.

Both of his younger brothers play football at Miami (Ohio) — Kenny, who broke several of Tracy’s records at Decatur Central, is a rising senior RB; Javon is a rising
sophomore WR. His cousin (Larry III) played DB at Indiana (2019-21) before transferring to Illinois State (2022). His cousin (Miles) played college basketball at Indiana
University South Bend (2018-23). Tracy graduated with his degree in communications (May 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 202 4 Hula Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2018: (4/0) 1 -1 -1.0 0 1 22 22.0 0 Iowa; WR; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/8) 6 39 6.5 1 36 589 16.4 3 Iowa; WR
2020: (8/4) 2 22 11.0 0 14 154 11.0 1 Iowa; WR; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/4) 7 33 4.7 1 15 106 7.1 1 Iowa; WR; Team captain
2022: (14/5) 17 138 8.1 0 28 198 7.1 0 Purdue; WR
2023: (11/9) 113 716 6.3 8 19 132 6.9 0 Purdue; RB; Led team in rushing TDs; 98-yard KR TD; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (63/30) 146 947 6.5 10 113 1,201 10.6 5

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COMBINE 5111 209 9 1/8 31 3/4 76 5/8 4.48 2.62 1.56 40 10’4” 4.06 6.81 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5112 209 9 31 1/4 76 3/4 - - - - - - - 20 (bench only; stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-built athlete with above-average speed … shifty cutting skills to make steep backside cuts and quickly clear the first wave (averaged 4.44 yards after
contact in 2023) … abruptly adjusts his pacing to shake defenders in space … has enough run strengt h to drive through uncommitted tackles … receiver background
shows when he is targeted out of the backfield … eager to body up defenders in pass pro and scans quickly to pick up blitzes … only one career fumble (none in 2023)
… ranked second in the Big Ten in kick-return yardage in 2023, including a 98-yard touchdown return (17/428/1) … also stood out on kick and punt coverages (six
special-teams tackles) … led the team with nine total touchdowns in 2023 (eight rushing, one kick return).

WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent anticipating run lanes and eyes get too big for his appetite … needs to be more efficient pressing and setting up blocks … overly patient on
some runs, too impatient on others … momentum occasionally stalls out of his jump cuts and late to hit the gas … slight hip tightness limits his fluidity out in space …
guilty of running before securing catches and had a pair of drops (and a few bobbles) on his 2023 tape … willing as a pass bl ocker but needs to sharpen his technique
… missed the Ohio State game in October 2023 because of injury … will turn 25 during his rookie season … spent only one of six college seasons as a running back.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Purdue, Tracy played a “WideBack” position in offensive coordinator Graham Harrell’s scheme, which utilized h is skills as both a
running back and wide receiver. After four seasons as a receiver at Iowa, his versatility as ball carrie r blossomed in West Lafayette, and in 2023 he led the Big Ten in
rushing yards per carry (6.34). Displaying natural instincts with the ball in his hands, Tracy runs with the dynamic agility and elusiveness to slip tackles from different
angles (21.9 percent of his carries in 2023 resulted in a 10-plus-yard run, which ranked top five in the FBS). However, his inexperience at running back shows in his
sporadic tendencies when choosing run lanes. Overall, Tracy needs to improve his decision-making at the line of scrimmage, but he can create with his quick lateral
cuts and contact balance — and he can stay on the field on passing downs. He is a multi-dimensional threat as a rusher, receiver and special teamer, which
increases his chances of commanding an NFL roster spot.

GRADE: 4th Round

12. ISAAC GUERENDO | Louisville 6000 | 221 lbs. | 6SR Clayton, Ind. (Avon) 6/28/2000 (age 23.83) #23
BACKGROUND: Isaac Guerendo (ger-EN-doe) was born in Indianapolis and grew up in nearby Avon. His father (Mario) emigrated to the United States from the
Central African Republic in 1996 to study at IUPUI. Guerendo started playing flag football at age 5 before graduating to tackle football and playing running back for
the youth Redskins. He also played basketball and was a standout track athlete from a young age, winning state and regional youth titles for th e local Racing
Cheetahs. Guerendo initially attended Cascade High School, where he saw immediate varsity reps as a freshman running back and receiver. As a sophomore, he
recorded 226 rushing yards, 367 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns (seven receiving, two rushing, two kick returns), and he added four interceptions on
defense. For his final two years, Guerendo transferred to Avon High School and posted 19 catches for 596 yards (31.4 average) and six touchdowns in his first season
there, plus a 90-yard kick return touchdown. As a senior, he helped Avon to a 10-3 record and the 2017 conference title, recording 54 receptions for 1,258 yards (23.3
average) and 16 touchdowns. He also had two rushing touchdowns and a 92-yard kick-return touchdown. He was named Indiana’s Mr. Football at wide receiver.
Guerendo also lettered in basketball and was a highly accomplished track athlete. As a senior, he led Avon to the 2018 boys track state championship, placing first in
the 100 meters (10.51 seconds), second in the 200 (21.57) and second in the long jump (23 feet, 4 inches). As a junior, he won states in the long jump (24 -5).

A three-star recruit, Guerendo was the No. 133 wide receiver in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 9 recruit in Indiana. In the sp ring of his junior year, he received
his first scholarship offers (Army, Air Force and Ball State). A few months later, Wisconsin became his first Power 5 offer (June 2017), and he committed a few weeks
later. Guerendo was the No. 15 recruit in former head coach Paul Chryst’s 2018 class. After five years in Madison, he took ad vantage of the extra year of eligibility
granted because of the pandemic and entered the transfer portal. Guerendo, a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, graduated with his degree in personal
finance from Wisconsin (December 2022) and transferred to Louisville for his final season. He accepted his invi tation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2018: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Wisconsin; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (6/0) 1 1 1.0 0 1 3 3.0 0 Wisconsin; Missed the first eight games (hamstring)
2020: (1/0) 11 36 3.3 0 0 0 0.0 0 Wisconsin; Missed the final six games (hamstring); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (4/0) 23 160 7.0 1 2 6 3.0 0 Wisconsin; Missed the final nine games (left foot)
2022: (12/0) 64 385 6.0 5 17 115 6.8 1 Wisconsin
2023: (14/1) 132 810 6.1 11 22 234 10.6 0 Louisville; First career start came in bowl game
Total: (41/1) 231 1,392 6.0 17 42 358 8.5 1

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COMBINE 6000 221 9 1/4 30 3/4 74 7/8 4.33 2.54 1.54 41 1/2 10’9” 4.15 6.94 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6000 223 9 1/8 30 1/2 74 7/8 - - - - - - - 17 (bench and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Muscular build, especially in his lower half to run through low tackle attempts … high school sprinting and long jump state c hamp, which is reflected on
tape with his plant-burst-acceleration … has the speed to get away with bouncing runs wide and then down the sideline, creating misjudged tackling angles along the
way … shows patience and tempo between the tackles and doesn’t try to outsprint everyone … keeps his feet underneath him for quick lane changes at the line of
scrimmage … catches the ball well away from his frame … finds extra rushers in pass pro and bodies them up to shield the quarterback … fumbled just twice in his
career (once in 2023) … averaged 22.3 on kick returns (32/714/0) and also played on punt coverages at Louisville.

WEAKNESSES: More smooth than sudden with his strides through the hole … has the frame to absorb hits but contact balance is only average between the tackles …
mediocre vision and creativity at the second level … career backup in college and not a proven workhorse (re corded 17-plus offensive touches just once in his 41
games played in college) … sidelined by persistent hamstring injuries during his first few years at Wisconsin, which caused h im to miss more games than he played in
2019 and 2020; suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot (October 2021), which required season-ending surgery and kept him sidelined for 2022 spring
practices … will be 24 years old before his first training camp … just three career 100 -yard rushing games.

SUMMARY: A backup running back at Louisville, Guerendo made the most of his opportunities in head coach Jeff Brohm’s zone -based run scheme. After he battled
numerous injuries over his five seasons in Madison, he transferred to Louisville for the 2023 season and played well in a supporting role, earning his first career start
in his final college game (161 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns vs. USC in the Holiday Bowl). A high school track state champ, Guerendo is an elite tester with
rare speed and acceleration for his size (along with DK Metcalf, he’s one of just two 220-plus-pound prospects in the last 20 years to run a 4.33-second or better 40-
yard dash at the combine). However, his decision-making isn’t as explosive as his feet, which keeps him from always playing up to his testing numbers. Overall,
Guerendo doesn’t have an impressive body of work, but his build, explosiveness and ability on passing downs (blocking and receiving) suggest his NFL resume will
far outshine what he did in college — if he can stay healthy. Along with competing on special teams, he projects best in a one-cut, outside-zone scheme that will
give him runways to show off his speed.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

13. RASHEEN ALI | Marshall 5112 | 206 lbs. | 5SR Cleveland, Ohio (Shaker Heights) 2/16/2001 (age 23.19) #22
BACKGROUND: Rasheen (RAH-SHEEN) Ali (ah-LEE), the youngest of three (two older sisters), was born in Cleveland. He started boxing at age 4 (his father, also named
Rasheen, owns and operates a boxing gym), and he picked up football at age 6. Ali started out on the defensive line, then moved to running back at age 8. He also
played basketball and lacrosse throughout childhood. Ali attended Shaker Heights High School and played football as a freshman, but he barely saw the field and
decided to quit to focus on boxing. The next two years, he competed in junior boxing tournaments all over the region, from Columbus to Kansas City. Ali r eturned to
football as a senior and rushed for more than 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns in just six games (missed several games bec ause of a concussion).

A two-star recruit, Ali was the No. 273 running back in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 141 recruit in Ohio. His decision not to play football between his freshman
and senior seasons (and then having just six games of varsity film) resulted in him going widely overlooked throughout the recruiting process. Regardless, Ali didn’t
have the grades to play at the college level and didn’t have many options as a non-qualifier (Ali: “I should have taken things a lot more seriously.”). Marshall entered
the picture, however, and gave him an opportunity as a “Prop 48” signee, meaning he could enroll and take classes at Marshall in 2019 and but not join the football
team. He had to meet several academic requirements during the 2019-20 semesters and wound up making the Dean’s list, which allowed him to join the football
team in the summer of 2020. Ali elected to skip his remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but missed
most of the week due to a bicep injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2019: Focused on academics
2020: (5/0) 5 22 4.4 0 0 0 0.0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 250 1,401 5.6 23 46 342 7.4 1 Freshman All-American; First Team All-CUSA; Led FBS in rushing TDs; 97-yard KR TD
2022: (3/0) 47 273 5.8 1 2 10 5.0 1 Redshirted; Missed the first 10 games of the season (knee); Bowl MVP honors
2023: (12/12) 212 1,135 5.4 15 28 213 7.6 1 Second Team All-SBC; Led team in rushing; Missed one game (ankle)
Total: (33/24) 514 2,831 5.5 39 76 565 7.4 3

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COMBINE 5112 206 8 5/8 31 1/4 - - - - - - - - - (no workout or wingspan — left bicep)
PRO DAY 5115 197 8 1/2 30 1/2 72 3/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left bicep)

STRENGTHS: Runs with the plant and burst to quickly hit run lanes (credits his boxing background for his footwork, vision and reaction skills) … explosiveness out of
his cuts carries him into his getaway gear to create separation from pursuit … acceleration makes hi m a home-run threat any time he finds a crease (see his 2023
Virginia Tech tape) … paces his runs well in the backfield, with the patience to follow his blockers on traps and pulls … abl e to swivel his body to navigate congestion
and slip tackles out the back door … acceptable build/bulk for the position and runs tough between the tackles … effective in the screen game, showing soft hands
and open-field speed (finished second on the team in receptions in 2021 and 2023) … just five kick returns, bu t he returned one 97 yards for a touchdown in 2021.

WEAKNESSES: Runs slightly elevated and needs to better drop his pads to finish through contact … gets bounce -happy and can be late cutting against the grain,
allowing pursuit to close on him … inconsistent setting up second-level defenders … needs to put more of a premium on ball security (11 fumbles over the last three
seasons — six in 2021, five in 2023) … quickly scans post-snap in pass protection but needs to better anticipate pre-snap where pressure is coming from … chicken-
wing blocks on chips sometimes lack intensity … durability is a question mark — ruptured left bicep tendon at the Senior Bowl (January 2024), which sidelined him for
most of the draft process (expected to be cleared in July 2024); missed the first 10 games of the 2022 season after suffering an MCL injury to his left knee (collided
with a teammate during seven-on-seven drills); missed one game in his final season with an ankle injury (October 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Marshall, Ali was productive (when on the field) in former offensive coordinator Clint Trickett’s balanced ru n scheme. The lowest-
ranked recruit (No. 28 out of 28) in the Thundering Herd’s 2019 class, he had a breakout season in 2021 (led FBS in rushing touchdowns) and returned from injury to
have another productive season in 2023 (40 total touchdowns in his two healthy seasons). With his body control and speed, Ali can maneuver his way to daylight and

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create explosive plays — he ranked No. 1 in the FBS with seven plays of 50-plus yards (six rushes, one reception) in 2023. He runs tough, but he also runs elevated for
his size. That issue exposes the ball and his body and doesn’t generate maximum power through his lower half, limiting his yards after contact. Overall, Ali needs to
improve his forward lean as a runner, as well as his ball security and blocking, but he has burst in his lower half with a breakaway gear once he feels an opening.
He projects best in a zone-blocking scheme and has some Marlon Mack to his game, although durability is the key to his NFL future.

GRADE: 5th Round

14. CODY SCHRADER | Missouri 5084 | 202 lbs. | 6SR St. Louis, Mo. (Lutheran South) 9/8/1999 (age 24.63) #7
BACKGROUND: Cody Schrader grew up in De Soto (50 miles south of St. Louis). He played several sports but focused primarily on baseball. At age 12, Schrader played
for the De Soto Little League All-Star team that won the 2012 Missouri state championship. In eighth grade, his parents let him try football, but he was forced to play
right guard because of his size (185 pounds). The next year, Schrader switched leagues and moved to running back. He attended Lutheran High School South, a
private school in St. Louis, and became a two-way starter as a freshman (running back and linebacker). As a senior, Schrader led Lutheran South to a nine -win season
(including three playoff wins) and rushed for 1,778 yards and 28 total touchdowns, adding 110 tackles and 5.0 sacks on defense. He set several school records over his
prep career, including 6,759 rushing yards on 834 carries (8.1 average), along with 659 receiving yards on 53 catches and 111 total touchdowns (99 rushing, five
receiving, three passing, three kickoff return, one punt return). On defense, Schrader also set the school record with 481 tackles. He added 14.0 sacks and one
interception. He was named Conference Player of the Year three times, earned All -District honors four times and was named first team All -State as a senior.

A no-star recruit, Schrader wasn’t ranked by recruiting services and went widely overlooked by Division I programs in the 2018 rec ruiting class. He received interest
from FCS Northern Colorado, which scheduled a campus visit for him, but the coaches there canceled at the last minute after they received a commitment from a
different running back. Schrader was stuck with only Division II options, and he committed to Truman (Mo.) State over offers from Benedictine, Lawrence Tech,
Lindenwood-Belleville, Missouri Baptist and Olivette Nazarene. After redshirting in 2018, he served as the backup in 2019 and became the starter in an abbr eviated
four-game schedule in spring 2021 (2020 season postponed because of the pandemic). Schrader had his breakout in 2021 with an NCAA-best 2,074 rushing yards and
25 touchdowns and became a Division II All -American.

Hoping to challenge himself versus better competition, he entered the transfer portal after the 2021 season but received only one FCS offer (Southern Illinois).
Through a connection with a Missouri booster, Schrader was offered a walk-on opportunity (sight unseen) with the Tigers and accepted. The coaches barely knew his
name when he enrolled in January 2022, but that quickly changed during spring practices, and he moved up the depth chart (and earned a scholarship) before
becoming Missouri’s starting running back the past two seasons. Schrader graduated with his degree from Missouri (December 2022). He accepted his invitation to
the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2018: Redshirt Truman State
2019: (12/0) 96 605 6.3 7 30 231 7.7 1 Truman State; Second team All-GLVC
2020: (4/4) 83 405 4.9 7 8 52 6.5 0 Truman State; First team All-GLVC; Led team in rushing; Spring season because of pandemic
2021: (12/12) 300 2,074 6.9 25 22 214 9.7 1 Truman State; First team All-American; GLVC Off. POY; Led NCAA in rushing
2022: (13/11) 170 745 4.4 9 19 137 7.2 0 Missouri; Led team in rushing; Walked on in January 2022
2023: (13/13) 276 1,627 5.9 14 22 191 8.7 0 Missouri; First team All-American; First team All-SEC; Led SEC in rushing; Burlsworth Trophy
Total: (54/40) 925 5,456 5.9 62 101 825 8.2 2

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COMBINE 5084 202 9 1/8 28 1/8 68 5/8 4.61 2.68 1.60 33 - - - - (no jumps, shuttle, 3-cone — rt hamstring)
PRO DAY 5084 206 9 28 1/4 69 3/8 - - - - 8’10” 4.46 7.38 20 (no run or vert — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-built, sturdy back with layered muscle … runs with violent leg churn, high knees and doesn’t stop his feet at contact … compe titive finisher and
looks to punish tacklers, always falling forward for additional yards … runs with decisive play speed to weave through/around pursuit … one of only three Power 5
backs to account for at least 17 explosive plays (20-plus yards) in 2023 … proven workhorse and wears down defenses with hard running style … functional pass-
catching skills (one drop on 25 targets in 2023) … just one fumble in 2023 … loves to hit people in blitz pickup (see his 2023 Middle Tennessee tape) … self-proclaimed
“workaholic” and takes care of his body and conditioning like a pro … voted a senior captain, and his teammates call him the leader of the locker room who “holds
everybody accountable,” because of his work ethic (Schrader: “I beat our strength and conditioning coach to the facility every day. … I parked my red Ranger truck out
front to make sure he knew I was already working. It’s what I needed to do in order to get noticed.”) … played on punt coverages and had a pair of tackles in 2023 …
toughs out injuries (once played a high school game with a broken sternum) and averaged 29 offensive touches per game over the final six contests of 2023 while
battling a strained quad … outstanding production in 2023 — his 1,627 rushing yards marked the highest single-season total by an SEC player over the last five years.

WEAKNESSES: Needs to improve his run patience for better block development … runs with straight -line tendencies … moves show hints of tightness in his hips,
hindering his elusiveness in short spaces … ordinary long speed, and dynamic runs will be tougher to find versus NFL pursuit … inconsistent awareness in pass pro and
needs to do a better job rolling his hips at contact … short arms and small wingspan force quarterbacks to be pinpoint accurate … totaled 1,026 offensive touches in
his college career (also had 1,000-plus offensive touches in high school, as well as playing full-time at linebacker)…older prospect and will be 25 years old as a rookie
… long-term durability might be a concern, because of his hard-charging run style and appetite for contact.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Missouri, Schrader was the bell-cow back in offensive coordinator Kirby Moore’s RPO, zone-based run scheme. After four years at
Division II Truman State, he walked on at Missouri and went from seventh on the depth chart when he arrived in 2022 to leading the SEC in rushing in 2023. (He also
became the first player in SEC history to record 200-plus rushing yards and 100-plus receiving yards in a single game.) There are different ways for running backs to
force missed tackles, and Schrader’s weapons of choice are determined play speed, jackhammer feet and R-rated violence at contact — he forces defenders to match
his effort on every snap. He gets stronger as the game goes on, as evidenced by the fact that he posted better yards per carry (7.1) and more first -down carries (23) in
the fourth quarter than any other quarter last season. Overall, Schrader doesn’t run with desired tempo or elusiveness, but he is an attitude runner who sets the
tone with his physicality and contact balance. There is a place in the NFL for hi s competitive run style and make-it mentality.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

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15. DYLAN LAUBE | New Hampshire 5097 | 206 lbs. | 6SR Westhampton, N.Y. (Beach) 12/14/1999 (age 24.36) #20
BACKGROUND: Dylan Laube (rhymes with WOW-bee), one of three boys, grew up in a family of athletes and lived in a small town in the Hamptons area. His father
(Kyle) played hockey, and his mother (Noel) was a standout basketball player and set her high school’s all-time scoring record (1,120 points) in 1994. Laube played
multiple sports throughout childhood, including baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and wrestling. He started playin g football at age 5 on his older brother’s team
(Buccaneers) in a league for 6- to 8-year-olds (their father was the coach). He started playing running back at age 6 and modeled his look after Mike Alstott, including
the No. 40 and a neckroll, which he wore until his junior year of high school. Laube attended Westhampton Beach High School a nd quickly earned a move up to
varsity as a freshman running back and safety. After rushing for more than 1,000 yards as a sophomore, he was named the top r unning back in the county as a junior
with 2,151 rushing yards on 180 carries (12.0 average), 202 receiving yards and a pair of re turn touchdowns on special teams. Laube was even better as a senior in
2017, when he led Westhampton Beach to a 12-0 record and the school’s first Suffolk County and Long Island Championships (he scored six touchdowns in the title
game). He finished his final season with a school-record 2,680 rushing yards on 249 carries (10.8 average) and a Long Island-record 47 touchdowns, which earned him
the Carl A. Hansen Award as the top player in Long Island. Laube left Westhampton Beach as the school’s record -holder for career rushing yards (6,495) and
touchdowns (120), and he also recorded 1,234 career receiving yards and five return touchdowns. He lettered in lacrosse, as w ell.

A no-star recruit, Laube wasn’t ranked by recruiting services and actually received better offers to play college lacrosse. But hi s love was football, and he attended
numerous camps with the hope of landing a scholarship. He also battled an illness for three months during his junior year, though, and lost 20 pounds, which kept
him from getting noticed. Laube impressed (especially when catching the football) at a summer camp before his senior year and earned a scholarship offer from FCS
New Hampshire. During the pandemic, he joined a club lacrosse team. After his junior season, several ACC programs reached out with transfer opportu nities
(including NIL deals), but he decided to stay at New Hampshire. His older brother (Devin) played defensive line at Division III Endicott College (2016-19). His younger
brother (Deegan) is also a running back and just finished his freshman season at FCS Holy Cross. Laube accepted his invitatio n to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2018: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (10/2) 63 285 4.5 1 28 412 14.7 4 FCS Freshman All-American; Led team in all-purpose yards; Passing INT
2020: (1/0) 8 33 4.1 0 4 10 2.5 0 One-game season because of the pandemic
2021: (9/2) 80 501 6.3 4 22 206 9.4 1
2022: (12/12) 245 1,205 4.9 15 49 464 9.5 2 First team All-CAA (PR); Second team All-CAA (RB); 100-yard KR TD; 92-yard PR TD
2023: (10/10) 160 749 4.7 9 68 699 10.3 7 First team All-American; First team All-CAA; CAA ST of the Year; 100-yd KR TD; 58-yd PR TD
Total: (46/26) 556 2,773 5.0 29 171 1,791 10.5 14

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COMBINE 5097 206 9 1/4 29 3/8 71 1/8 4.54 2.64 1.60 37 9’10” 4.02 6.84 23
PRO DAY - 206 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Stocky build with developed muscle throughout his lower half and torso … reliable focus and catches the ball naturally outsid e his frame … has the
downfield tracking skills of a wide receiver … built low to the ground and runs hard between the tackles … feels cutback lanes with the foot quickness to consistently
set up and make the first defender miss … accelerates away from pursuit on tape … clearly pushes himself in the weight room (NFL scout: “He fits the ‘best kid is your
hardest worker’ cliché.”) … senior captain, and his coaches say he was one of the more vocal players at practice and games … productive return man with fou r return
touchdowns in his career … averaged 12.5 yards per punt return (34/426/2) and 24.5 yards per kick return (90/2,207/2) … lo aded up the stat sheet with 7,197 all-
purpose yards in his college career.

WEAKNESSES: More quick than sudden and will have a tougher time eluding defenders in space … loses some of his steam in his plant -and-go cuts … inconsistent
tempo with inside-lane development … competitive runner, but he doesn’t have move-the-pile power as an inside runner … not a large target in the passing game
with below-average length to rescue off-target throws (five drops in 2023) … fumbled seven times in college and had one muffed punt in 2023 … almost all of his
production came against FCS competition.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at New Hampshire, Laube was a versatile weapon in head coach Rick Santos’ offensive scheme, lining up in the bac kfield and in the
slot. He led the Wildcats in both rushing and receiving in 2023, including a memorable performance (single-game school-record 295 receiving yards, including two
receptions of 70-plus yards) against Central Michigan — the only FBS opponent on New Hampshire’s 2023 schedule. He also led the NCAA (all divisions) in all -purpose
yards per game (209.5) in 2023. A composed and dynamic receiving back, Laube is always in the right place at the right time on his routes and has the hand-eye
coordination to cleanly snare throws while at top speed. Though he plays strong through contact, his burst and creativity are much better in the open field. Overall,
Laube might not be a full-time running back or receiver in the NFL, but he has the multi-dimensional skill set that overlaps both positions and offers value on
special teams. The Danny Woodhead comparison is a little on the nose, but it best encapsulates Laube’s versatile talent.

GRADE: 6th Round

16. DILLON JOHNSON | Washington 5115 | 217 lbs. | 4SR Greenville, Miss. (St. Joseph) 6/15/2001 (age 22.86) #7
BACKGROUND: Dillon Johnson, one of four boys, grew up in Greenville (east Mississippi near the Arkansas border). He was a multi -sport athlete throughout
childhood, starring in baseball, basketball, football and soccer. He learned the game of football playing for the D -Lump Little League Bears, for whom he lined up at
almost every position as the team’s top player. Johnson attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville and was a four -year varsity letterman, on both offense and
defense. As a sophomore, he was the starting running back and led Greenville to a 12-2 record and the 2017 state championship with 964 rushing yards and 12 total
touchdowns (seven rushing, five receiving). For Johnson’s final two seasons, his childhood friend Trey Benson transferred to St. Joseph, and they combined to form
one of the best backfield duos in the country. Johnson moved to quarterback as a junior and ran the read -option with Benson, passing for 957 yards and 12
touchdowns and rushing for 1,665 yards and 18 touchdowns. The Benson-Johnson backfield headlined an offense that averaged 48.0 points per game in 2019 and led
St. Joseph to a 12-1 record and another 2A state title. As a senior, Johnson played both quarterback and running back. He finished with 1,668 rushing yards (13.9
average) and 24 touchdowns, as St. Joseph won a third straight state championship. Johnson also played on defense and posted 100-plus tackles three straight years,
finishing his career with 430 tackles, 12 forced fumbles and 11 interceptions (three returned for touchdowns). On special teams, he averaged 48.5 yards per punt and
returned a punt for a touchdown and a kickoff for a touchdown. Johnson also lettered in soccer and basketball at St. Joseph, setting the school’s single-game scoring
record with 53 points.

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A three-star recruit, Johnson was the No. 20 athlete in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Mississippi. Despite comi ng from a small school (just 27
seniors in his graduating class), he received scholarship offers from both Mississippi State and Ole Miss during his sophomore year. Johnson later added offers from
Arkansas, Missouri, Washington State and Oregon (where Benson committed), but he grew up dreaming of playing in Starkville, Miss. He committed to head coach
Joe Moorehead the summer before his senior year and signed with Mississippi State in December 2019 — only for Moorhead to be fired a few weeks later. Mike
Leach was hired as head coach, and Johnson was the No. 8 recruit in the Bulldogs’ 2020 class (Emmanuel Forbes was No. 1). Aft er being used primarily as a pass-
catching back in Leach’s Air Raid scheme, Johnson entered the transfer portal in December 2022. He received several offers but was sold on Washington’s vision for
him as a missing piece in a potential championship run. He joined the Huskies in March 2023 and became the starting running back for the 2023 season. J ohnson and
his long-time girlfriend (Jalyn) have a young son (Dillon Jr.), who was born in August 2022.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (11/1) 51 225 4.4 4 36 157 4.4 0 Mississippi State; Enrolled in June 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/7) 89 485 5.4 4 65 422 6.5 1 Mississippi State; Led team in rushing
2022: (11/6) 89 488 5.5 3 48 285 5.9 0 Mississippi State; Missed one game (hip/knee); Missed bowl game (transfer portal)
2023: (14/14) 233 1,195 5.1 16 24 190 7.9 0 Washington; Second team All-Pac-12; Led team in rushing; Missed one game; 4-yd TD pass
Total: (49/28) 462 2,393 5.2 27 173 1,054 6.1 1

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COMBINE 5115 217 9 3/8 30 72 5/8 4.68 2.68 1.57 31 1/2 9’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5115 215 9 1/4 30 71 5/8 - - - - - - - 24

STRENGTHS: Good-looking frame and very strong pound for pound … sees the field well with athletic feet to efficiently gather, plant and juke … skillfully presses the
hole and forces defenders to commit before redirecting his path … makes himself skinny and runs off the hip of his blockers … his run confidence fuels his surge as an
inside runner … dependable catching the ball outside of his frame in the screen game and racked up 173 receptions in college (zero drops in 2023) … understands
protections as a pass blocker to locate, square and stone blitzers … holds the ball high and tight to limit ball strips … routinely proved his warrior toughness and high
tolerance for pain by playing through injuries … received high character reviews from NFL scouts, and his Washington teammates rave about the impact he made on
the culture — despite spending just one season with the program (former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer: “He’s a dynamic personality.”).

WEAKNESSES: Runs with balance but pads get high at times, exposing himself to punishment … below-average top-end speed and will struggle to run away from NFL
pursuit or be a consistent perimeter threat … can be a step late to navigate fluid run lanes … pass-pro technique needs attention to better match up … body has been
beat up over the last two seasons, although he missed only two games — one as a senior, as he battled nagging knee and hamstring injuries in the opener (September
2023); another during his junior season, but he did play through a hip pointer and knee injury (November 2022); battled through multiple injuries during the Colle ge
Football Playoffs (January 2024), including a fractured bone in his right foot, high left ankle sprain and ruptured bursa sac in his left knee.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Washington, Johnson emerged as the Huskies’ top back in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubbs’ spread sche me. After three
years in Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense at Mississippi State, he was a key piece of Washington’s run to the 2 023 National Championship Game — all four of his 100-
yard rushing games came against ranked opponents (Utah, USC and twice against Oregon). With his vision to press the line and set up his blocks, Johnson has the
footwork and quick-reaction movements (thanks to time spent playing soccer and basketball) that made him a great fit with Washington’s zone -run concepts. He runs
a tad high and rigid, especially when forced to stop his feet, but he won’t second guess himself once he chooses a run path. NFL running back coaches will love his
toughness, too. Overall, Johnson is best suited for a complementary role at the next level that showcases his decision-making, traffic burst and diversity on passing
downs. Although teams understandably have concerns about his body holding up, he has plenty to offer an NFL offense.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

17. ISAIAH DAVIS | South Dakota State 6002 | 218 lbs. | 4SR Joplin, Mo. (Joplin) 2/21/2002 (age 22.18) #22
BACKGROUND: Isaiah Davis, the youngest of five children, grew up in Joplin. At age 9, his family home was destroyed by the EF5 tornado that tore through Joplin in
May 2011. Isaiah and his parents (Cedric and Brandi) were in the house at the time, but fortunately no one in his family was among the 158 fatalities caused by the
storm. Davis started playing football as early as age 3 and was an all-star running back on the pee-wee fields. He also played baseball, basketball and several other
sports throughout childhood. Davis attended Joplin High School and saw varsity action as a freshman. After rushing for 395 yards as a sophomore, he had his
breakout season as a junior in 2018 and finished with 1,676 rushing yards on 203 carries (8.3 average) and 28 touchdowns, add ing 33 tackles as a linebacker on
defense. As a senior, Davis led Joplin to a 13-1 record, with the only loss coming in the 2019 Missouri Class 6 state championship game. He was named the Missouri
Gatorade Player of the Year with 2,283 rushing yards on 253 carries (9.0 average) and 45 touchdowns, earning All-State honors for the second straight season. Davis
also had 19 catches for 220 yards and two receiving grabs, along with 52 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and one interception. He finished his prep career with 4,354
rushing yards and 83 touchdowns. Davis also was a point guard on the Joplin basketball team and one of the best javelin throw ers in the state (personal best of 189
feet, 6 inches) — he finished third at the 2019 state championships.

A no-star recruit, Davis wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services and wasn’t listed among Missouri’s top 75 recruits in the 202 0 class. Despite his high school
production, he went vastly underrecruited with only a few Division II offers (Missouri Southe rn State and SE Missouri State), until FCS South Dakota State extended an
offer in June 2019. Davis visited the campus and developed a relationship with the coaches, officially committing to the Jackrabbits shortly after he ’d received that
offer. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (10/2) 96 818 8.5 10 7 107 15.3 0 Freshman All-American; Led team in rushing; 2020 season postponed until Spring 2021
2021: (7/5) 95 701 7.4 7 2 8 4.0 0 Honorable mention All-MVFC; Missed eight games (left shoulder)
2022: (14/14) 249 1,451 5.8 15 21 173 8.2 0 First team All-MVFC; Led team in rushing; Missed one game (shoulder)
2023: (15/15) 236 1,578 6.7 18 23 199 8.7 1 First team All-American; First team All-MVFC; Led FCS in rushing; Team captain
Total: (46/36) 676 4,548 6.7 50 53 487 9.2 1

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COMBINE 6002 218 10 1/4 31 1/8 74 7/8 4.57 2.64 1.57 34 1/2 9’11” - - 23 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6002 220 10 3/8 31 1/8 74 7/8 - - - - - 4.30 - - (shuttle and position drills only — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Has an NFL frame with solid mass and a strong core … slashing runner and, for his size, stays light on his feet … reliable ey es and vision to follow his
blocks at the line of scrimmage … runs hard through congestion for consistent production after contact … carries single tacklers for extra yards at the second level …
picks up his legs to avoid ankle biters, and arm tackles are a waste of time … just three fumbles on 729 career offensive tou ches … voted a senior captain and has
outstanding football character … doesn’t wear down late in games or as the season progresses (rushed for 100-plus yards in 12 of his 16 playoff games played) …
production you can set your watch by, as he finished his career No. 3 in school history in both rushing yards (4,548) and rus hing touchdowns (50).

WEAKNESSES: Tends to be a narrow, upright runner at the line of scrimmage … more quick than sudden with his lateral cuts … speed is pedestrian by NFL standards,
and he won’t find the same success bouncing runs outside as he did in college … eager in pass protection, but he lacks technical refinement and needs to do a better
job with his base … should be solid in the screen game, but his hands are average (eight drops on 72 career targets) and his route tree was limited in college … did
almost all of his damage versus FCS competition (52 rushing yards and 32 receiving yards vs. Iowa in the 2022 season opener, his lone game against an FBS opponent)
… run style might lead to wear and tear … missed eight games as a sophomore with a left shoulder injury (September 2021).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at South Dakota State, Davis was one of the FCS’ top backs the last few seasons in offensive coordinator Zach Lujan’s gap-scheme run
game. The FCS rushing leader in 2023, he seemed to get stronger late in the season (half of his 24 career 100-yard rushing games came in the playoffs) and was
instrumental in the Jackrabbits’ back-to-back national championships (29-1 record). A hard-nosed runner, Davis patiently reads his blocks and follows them with
square, determined cuts to maximize each carry (led all FBS and FCS player with 54 carries of 10-plus yards in 2023). He shredded FCS defenses the last four seasons,
but adapting to NFL speed won’t be easy. Overall, Davis isn’t a proven third-down option, but he runs tough and balanced with the feet to pick through the
defense on early downs. There is some Alexander Mattison to his game, and his skill set should project well to special teams.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

18. DAIJUN EDWARDS | Georgia 5095 | 213 lbs. | 4SR Norman Park, Ga. (Colquitt County) 4/11/2001 (age 23.04) #30
BACKGROUND: Sevarian Daijun (DAY-zyahn) Edwards, the oldest of seven children, grew up in Norman Park (a small town in South Georgia). He started playing
football at the pee-wee level (his team was the Zaxby’s) and was always a running back. Edwards attended Colquitt County High School and made an immediate
impact on varsity with a team-best 887 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. As a sophomore, he led the team to the 2017 7A state championship game with 1,038
rushing yards on 176 carries (5.9 average) and 13 touchdowns. Edwards led Colquitt County to a 1 4-1 record and return trip to the 7A state title game as a junior (only
loss came in the championship game). He finished the 2018 season with 1,480 rushing yards and 26 total touchdowns, which earned him first team All-State honors.
As a senior, Edwards again earned first team All-State honors with 1,008 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, along with 27 receptions for 408 yards and two
touchdown grabs. He finished his prep career with a school -record 4,413 rushing yards and 64 touchdowns.

A four-star recruit, Edwards was the No. 21 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 28 recruit in Georgia (No. 4 runni ng back in the state behind Tank
Bigsby, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jo’Quavious Marks). He always enjoyed playing football but realize d that it could be his future when Georgia running backs coach Dell
McGee offered him as a freshman (November 2016). Edwards added offers from Auburn, Kentucky and Penn State and strongly considered Florida State, which was
an hour drive from his hometown. But he was sold on the Georgia program and the school’s legacy of producing running backs. Edwards was the 20th-ranked player
in head coach Kirby Smart’s 2020 recruiting class. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (9/0) 37 218 5.9 1 1 3 3.0 0 Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (15/0) 49 215 4.4 3 2 42 21.0 0
2022: (15/0) 140 769 5.5 7 14 101 7.2 0
2023: (12/10) 165 880 5.3 13 20 197 9.9 0 Led team in rushing; Missed two games (right knee)
Total: (51/10) 391 2,082 5.3 24 37 343 9.3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5095 207 9 1/2 29 3/4 71 3/4 - - - - 9’6” - - - (skill drills and broad jump only — choice)
PRO DAY 5097 213 9 5/8 29 3/4 72 1/8 4.70 2.74 1.63 30 9’5” 4.32 7.20 15

STRENGTHS: Adequate build with a muscular upper body … good start-stop acceleration and displays lateral wiggle in the hole … creates cutback opportunities with
his run patience to press, plant and burst north-south … competitive finisher with low pads to get what is blocked for him — and then a little extra … fumbled the ball
only twice in his career … caught the ball well, albeit in a small sample size (22 targets in 2023) … better than expected in pass protection, because he knows how to
locate blitzers and has the will to win … dependable football character (NFL scout: “Really low-key, laidback guy, but he runs like a mean sumbitch when his number is
called.”) … has plenty of tread left on the tires.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have an ideal frame, and most of his weight is up top … runs physical but will get stuck in congestion when he slams inside … only average long
speed and doesn’t have a pull-away gear … responsible for one play of 50-plus yards in his career (and it came against Vanderbilt) … will take an extra step in the
backfield at times and needs to stay square to the line of scrimmage … does a nice job in pass protection, but the 2023 Aubur n tape showed a few technical details
that will need to be cleaned up … missed the first two games of his senior season (September 2023) with a right knee injury, and he wore a brace for several weeks
after his return … doesn’t have special-teams experience … just four career 100-yard rushing performances.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Georgia, Edwards was part of a backfield committee in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s multiple run scheme. Although his college
resume appears incomplete, his usage and production increased each season, including a team-best 880 rushing yards in 2023. With his natural run skill, Edwards has
the vision and foot quickness to pick through the defense and the low center of gravity to bounce/spin off contact. His finishing mentality shows, as both a runner and
blocker, although his frame will limit him in certain situations. Overall, Edwards is more quick than fast and doesn’t have ideal size, but he is a shifty, change-of-
pace runner with promising pass-protection skills. It won’t be a surprise if he sticks in the NFL , because of his run urgency and potential on passing downs.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

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19. BLAKE WATSON | Memphis 5094 | 200 lbs. | 6SR Queens, N.Y. (Green Hope) 10/14/1999 (age 24.53) #4
BACKGROUND: Blake Watson, who has an older brother, was born and raised in Queens. His parents (Carlton and Alexis) met while both were correctional officers at
Rikers Island jail. Watson played multiple sports growing up, and his first passion was baseball before football took over as his go -to sport at age 6. After his parents
retired, they moved the family to Austin, Texas when Watson was in elementary school for better opportunities — including in football — for their two sons. When
Watson was in eighth grade, his older brother accepted a football scholarship at Wake Forest, and the family relocated again, to Green Hope, N.C. Watson enrolled at
Green Hope High School and was a three-year letterman as a defensive back and wide receiver. As a junior, Watson earned All -Conference honors with 40 receptions
for 666 yards and nine touchdowns, adding a pair of return touchdowns (kickoff and interception). As a senior, he led Green H ope to a 10-3 record and the 2017
conference title. Watson again earned All-Conference honors in his final season with 49 catches for 864 yards and 11 touchdowns plus a pair of interceptions on
defense. He also lettered in baseball and received All-America honors in track at Green Hope, setting personal bests of 6.55 seconds in the 55 meters, 36.43 in the
300 and 1 minute, 16.23 seconds in the 500.

A two-star recruit, Watson was the No. 465 wide receiver in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 101 recruit in North Carolina. After his junior season, he received his
only two scholarship offers, one each from the FCS (Elon) and FBS (Old Dominion). Watson committed to Old Dominion the summer before his senior year and was
the No. 18 recruit (out of 20) in the Monarchs’ 2018 class. He played wide receiver in his first season before transitioning to running back in 2019. After five years at
Old Dominion, Watson entered the transfer portal ahead of his sixth and final season. He committed to Memphis in December 2022.

His older brother (Brad) was a defensive back at Wake Forest (2013-16) and signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. Watson
accepted his invitations to the 2024 Hula Bowl and the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2018: (3/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Old Dominion; Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (11/3) 25 116 4.6 1 13 79 6.1 0 Old Dominion; Honorable Mention All-CUSA (KR); Made switch from WR to RB
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic Old Dominion
2021: (11/10) 215 1,112 5.2 8 10 55 5.5 1 Old Dominion; Honorable Mention All-CUSA; Led team in rushing
2022: (11/11) 158 916 5.8 5 37 314 8.5 2 Old Dominion; Honorable Mention All-SBC; Led team in rushing; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (13/12) 192 1,152 6.0 14 53 480 9.1 3 Memphis; First Team All-AAC; Led team in rushing
Total: (49/36) 590 3,296 5.6 28 113 928 8.2 6

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5094 200 8 3/4 29 5/8 71 7/8 4.40 2.47 1.55 41 1/2 11’3” 4.32 7.13 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Runs bigger than he looks, because of his contact balance … has a unique ability to stay afloat and spin/bounce off half-hearted tackle attempts …
former wide receiver with secure hands (four drops on a combined 105 targets over the last two seasons) … dynamic in the screen game with his ability to set up
blocks … runs with terrific foot quickness and patience to press the line and find timely holes … gathers himself with agile footwork to cut back against pursuit … not a
power back but shows fight and won’t go down easily … has kick-return experience — averaged 25.2 yards per return (26/656/0) … stayed relatively healthy for a
smaller back, playing in double-digit games each of his last four seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and doesn’t have ideal bulk for a running back … quicker than fast and can be caught from behind … will be tougher for him to win the
corner versus NFL pursuit speed … has enough run strength to wriggle free in the open field but lacks between -the-tackles power to barrel his way through
congestion at the line … tight hipped when attempting to sink and redirect … vision helps him quickly locate pressures in pass pro, but his execution is ver y up and
down (see his 2023 Missouri tape for the former, 2023 Navy tape for the latter) … quality ball security but fumbled six times in his career, including twice in 2023 …
older player with more than 700 offensive touches in college.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Memphis, Watson was the feature back in offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey’s zone -based run scheme. A high school wide
receiver, he transitioned to running back at Old Dominion and led the AAC in offensive scrimmage yards per game (125.5) after transferring to Memphis for the 2023
season. An outstanding screen receiver, Watson is at his best out in space, where he does a great job feeling the flow of the pursuit to set up cutbacks (he and Bucky
Irving were the only two FBS running backs with 50-plus catches in 2023). He is competitive but not powerful as a runner, and he’s much better outside than inside.
Overall, Watson might not have a featured role in the NFL, but his run balance and patient instincts make him a slippery threat with the ball in his hands. Despite
his inconsistencies as a pass blocker, he projects best as a third-down back.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

20. JAWHAR JORDAN | Louisville 5094 | 193 lbs. | 6SR Long Island, N.Y. (Hamilton) 8/18/1999 (age 24.69) #25
BACKGROUND: Jawhar (juh-WAHR) Jordan Jr., who has one sister, was born and raised on Long Island and grew up in Farmingdale, N.Y. He played several s ports
throughout childhood, including flag football at age 9 in the local Police Athletic League. Prior to high school, in 2014, his family (parents Rosaline and Jawhar)
relocated to the Phoenix area. Jordan enrolled at Hamilton High School and played running back on varsity all four years. Aft er filling a supporting role as a freshman
and sophomore, he rushed for 1,269 yards (7.3 average) and 17 touchdowns as a junior (the offense included several future FBS players, including QB Tyler Shough
and WR Brenden Rice). As a senior captain, Jordan helped Hamilton to an eight-win season and the second round of the 2017 6A state playoffs (lost to Brock Purdy-
led Gilbert High School, 72-14). He finished his final season with 1,774 rushing yards on 185 carries (9.6 average) and 27 touchdowns, which earned him first team All-
Conference and honorable mention All-State honors. Jordan combined for 39 catches for 426 yards and five touchdown grabs over his prep career, and he returned
two kicks for touchdowns (one punt, one kickoff) as a junior. He also lettered in track (sprints and relays) at Hamilton and earned multiple trips to the state
championships. He set personal bests of 10.62 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.06 in the 200.

A three-star recruit, Jordan was the No. 19 all-purpose back in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 9 recruit in Arizona (Purdy was No. 12). After his breakout junior
season, he received several FBS offers, including from Arizona and Fresno State. Jordan also heard from several schools in his home state, including Rutgers and
Syracuse. He quickly developed a bond with Syracuse head coach Dino Babers and his coaching staff and committed in May 2017. Several high-profile programs
entered the mix late, including late offers from Florida State and Texas, but Jordan stayed loyal and signed with Syracuse in December 2018 as the No. 3 recruit in
Babers’ 2018 class (three spots ahead of DB Andre Cisco). However, he ran into academic issues after he arrived from New York. Unable to qualify under NCAA
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wanted a fresh start, so he entered the transfer portal in January 2021 and committed to Louisville in August 2021. Jordan gr aduated with his degree in criminal
justice. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was unable to participate becau se of injuries.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2018: Originally signed with Syracuse but did not qualify academically
2019: (4/0) 15 105 7.0 1 2 87 43.5 0 Syracuse; Redshirt; Enrolled
2020: (3/3) 29 72 2.5 0 5 34 6.8 0 Syracuse; Missed the final eight games (knee); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (4/0) 14 94 6.7 0 1 24 14.0 0 Louisville; 100-yard KR TD; Enrolled in August 2021
2022: (13/6) 142 815 5.7 4 10 85 8.5 0 Louisville; Led team in rushing; Offensive MVP of bowl game; 98 -yard KR TD
2023: (13/13) 181 1,128 6.2 13 21 246 11.7 1 Louisville; First team All-ACC; Led team in rushing; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (37/22) 381 2,214 5.8 18 39 476 12.2 1

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COMBINE 5094 193 8 1/2 30 1/8 71 4.56 2.65 1.58 - - - - - (no jumps, shuttle, 3C, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 5094 189 8 1/2 30 70 1/2 - - - - 10’3” 4.52 7.00 12 (no run or vert — choice)

STRENGTHS: Explosive runner with the start/stop burst to quickly access different gaps … runs with natural instincts to read, press and alter his path … alters run
tempo for added elusiveness … has big-time speed, but instead of racing through holes, he reads second-level pursuit before he gets there and gives himself a chance
to set up moves … runs tough between the tackles to pinball off contact … showed better life than expected as a chip blocker … relatively low fumble rate (five career
fumbles) … set Louisville record for career kick-return average (28.5) and had two touchdown returns (98-yarder, 100-yarder) … played through hamstring, knee and
ankle injuries over the second half of 2023 … relatively low usage for a sixth -year senior prospect (just 420 offensive touches).

WEAKNESSES: Undersized back and lacks desired mass or growth potential … runs tough but doesn’t have the run power or leg drive to break tackles inside … guilty
of making one too many moves in the backfield and relying too much on his ability to bounce runs … shows p romise as a pass catcher, but he wasn’t a high-volume
receiver in college and needs to continue improving his hands (two drops in 2023) and route running … size limits his upside in pass protection … doesn’t have the
body type to withstand consistent punishment … required a postseason “clean-up” knee procedure after the 2023 season, which sidelined him for the Senior Bowl;
battled a hamstring issue in his final season (October 2023); missed most of the 2020 season at Syracuse because of a knee injury … older player and will turn 25 years
old before his first NFL game.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Louisville, Jordan became the featured runner in head coach Jeff Brohm’s zone -based run scheme. Once the prize of Syracuse’s
2018 recruiting class, his career was slowed by injuries and a lack of touches. He began to show promise in 2022, though, and set career bests in 2023, including
leading the ACC with 6.23 yards per carry (7.5 yards per carry through September and October before injuries slowed him in No vember). Though he has both initial
burst and long speed to create big plays, Jordan’s patience and decision-making to quickly read blocks are what allow him to hit doubles, triples and home runs (three
plays of 70-plus yards in 2023 — two rushes, one reception). He will be limited as a blocker and still has work to do to prove himself as a pass-catching option in
certain gadget packages. Overall, Jordan is a lightweight runner with questionable durability to secure a meaningful role at the NFL level, but he has the start/stop
quickness and natural run instincts to be a change-of-pace option in the right situation. He also brings value as a kick returner.

GRADE: 7th Round

21. KIMANI VIDAL | Troy 5077 | 213 lbs. | 4SR Marietta, Ga. (Marietta) 8/28/2001 (age 22.66) #28
BACKGROUND: Kimani Vidal, who has one sister (Kaylin), grew up in the Atlanta area. Because of his father Kwame ’s athletic background, Vidal was introduced to
sports at a young age and started playing football at age 6. After playing at the pee-wee level, he started to blossom in rec leagues for the Wolverines, and in middle
school at Woodward Academy. Vidal attended Marietta High School, where he was the only freshman to start on varsity and played both ways as a linebacker and
running back. As a sophomore, he finished with 63 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles on defense and 481 rushing yards, 308 receiving yards and
eight touchdowns on offense. As a junior, Vidal rushed for 954 yards (6.2 average) and 11 touchdowns, setting a single -game school record with five touchdowns
against Kennesaw Mountain High. After three losing seasons, Vidal led Marietta to a 13 -2 record and the 2019 7A state championship, the school’s first state title
since 1967 (he earned MVP honors in the championship game). He finished his senior season wi th 1,589 rushing yards (6.8 average) and 24 touchdowns, adding 25
receptions for 397 yards and five touchdown grabs to earn honorable mention All -State and first team All-Conference honors. Vidal also ran track at Marietta and set
personal bests of 11.25 seconds in the 100 meters, 24.13 in the 200 and 51 feet, 1 inch in the shot put during his junior year.

A three-star recruit, Vidal was the No. 61 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 103 recruit in Georgia. He played fo r a stacked Marietta squad that
attracted a lot of recruiting eyes — Vidal had six teammates ranked ahead of him in the 2020 class: TE Arik Gilbert (No. 1 in the state), DE BJ Ojulari (No. 12), QB
Harrison Bailey (No. 15), DB Rashad Torrence II (No. 32), WR Ricky White (No. 40) and OT Jake Wray (No. 72). After his sophom ore season, Vidal landed his first two
offers, and they were big ones: LSU and South Carolina. He later added offers from Buffalo, Charlotte, Liberty, Louisiana, Memphis, South Alabama and UAB. De spite
the SEC offers, Vidal had a better connection with the Troy coaches and committed to the Trojans prior to his senior year (Ju ne 2019).

His father was a running back at Florida A&M (1991-95) and rushed for more than 1,000 yards in his senior season. He is the great-nephew of MLB Hall of Famer Hank
Aaron, one of the greatest athletes in sports history. Vidal graduated with his degree in exercise science (December 2023). H e accepted his invitation to the 2024
Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (9/2) 101 516 5.1 4 26 225 8.7 0 Honorable mention All-SBC; Led team in rushing; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) 152 701 4.6 5 22 134 6.1 0 Honorable mention All-SBC; Led team in rushing; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (14/13) 231 1,132 4.9 10 26 140 5.4 0 Second team All-SBC; Led team in rushing
2023: (14/14) 297 1,661 5.6 14 18 201 11.2 1 Third team All-American; SBC Offensive POY; First team All-SBC; Led SBC in rushing
Total: (48/40) 781 4,010 5.1 33 92 700 7.6 1

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COMBINE 5077 213 9 3/8 30 3/8 73 1/4 4.46 2.59 1.53 37 1/2 10’0” 4.15 7.01 18
PRO DAY 5076 214 9 3/8 30 3/4 73 1/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Compactly built with a stout frame that’s evenly layered with muscle … runs with leg drive, low pads and lower -body strength on inside carries …
maintains his run balance while absorbing contact to frustrate would-be tacklers (ranked No. 2 in the FBS with 94 forced missed tackles in 2023) … quick in and out of
the hole and able to pick and slide with burst through congested areas … scraps for extra yardage and doesn’t throw up the wh ite flag … alert in pass protection and
does a nice job finding pressure, then squaring and stoning blitzers … effective pass catcher on short-area routes (pivots, flats, etc.) and didn’t have a drop on his 2023
tape … led the Sun Belt in rushing as a senior and had three 200-yard rushing performances, including a career-best outing in the conference championship game (233
rushing yards and five touchdowns).

WEAKNESSES: His timed speed is better than his play speed … can get tracked down on the perimeter when he tests the corner … makes too mu ch contact with
blockers inside … tight hips hinder his ability to transition from cut to cut … average lateral quickness and doesn’t have the open-field elusiveness to consistently
make NFL defenders miss in space … had a relatively low fumble rate (seven career fumbles), but he can do a better job covering up the ball … limited route runner
and doesn’t have the versatility to work in the slot or run downfield routes … has avoided major injury, but his mileage (873 offensive touches) is higher than what
most teams want … doesn’t offer much value on special teams.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Troy, Vidal was a workhorse back in former offensive coordinator Joe Craddock’s balanced run scheme. His prod uction improved
in each of his four seasons with the program, including a school -record 1,661 rushing yards during the 2023 season, which ranked No. 2 in the FBS. Vidal finished as
Troy’s all-time leading rusher (4,010 career yards). Although he didn’t put a ton of home runs on film, Vidal hit plenty of singles and doubles (led the FBS with 47
carries of 10-plus yards in 2023), thanks to his low center of gravity and quick feet to pinball off contact. He offers third -down value with his blocking skills, but he
might be limited as a screen-only target as a receiver. Overall, Vidal isn’t the most dynamic in the open field, but his contact balance, run power and pass-pro skills
will appeal to a team searching for an instinctive between-the-tackles back. He will have a chance to earn a rotational spot in camp.

GRADE: 7th Round

22. JASE MCCLELLAN | Alabama 5103 | 221 lbs. | 4SR Aledo, Texas (Aledo) 6/25/2002 (age 21.83) #2
BACKGROUND: Jase McClellan, the youngest of three boys, grew up in Cedar Hill (south of Dallas). He played several sports throughout childhood, including football.
When he was in sixth grade, his family moved to Aledo (west of Fort Worth), and he attended Aledo High School. McClellan had a record-breaking freshman season,
as he led the team to an undefeated 16-0 record and the 2016 5A state championship (earned MVP honors of the title game). He finished his freshman year with
1,528 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns to earn district Newcomer of the Year and national Freshman Player of the Year. His sophomore season was disrupted by a
fractured left wrist that cost him six games, but McClellan still accounted for 1,599 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns, as the program went 15-1 (lost in the title
game). As a junior, he earned first team All-State honors with 2,073 yards and 47 touchdowns, leading Aledo to another 16-0 record and the 2018 5A state title. As a
senior, McClellan became a state champion for the third time, as he rushed for 1,268 yards and 27 touchdowns, despite battling a knee injury. He was again named
MVP of the title game and earned Under Armour All-American honors. He finished his prep career with 6,685 yards and 122 touchdowns. McClellan also lettered in
track (sprints and relays) and posted personal bests of 10.91 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 22.82 in the 200.

A four-star recruit, McClellan was the No. 6 running back in the 2020 recruiting class (Bijan Robinson was No. 1) and the No. 6 recruit in Texas (one spot behind WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba). He was the No. 47 recruit nationally (five spots behind QB C.J. Stroud). McClellan received his first scholarship offer (SMU) the day after he led
Aledo to the state title as a freshman, and several high-profile programs (Georgia, Miami and Texas A&M) soon followed. The summer before his sophomore season,
he visited Norman and committed to Oklahoma (several extended cousins played for the Sooners). After more than two years comm itted to Oklahoma, though,
McClellan decommitted before signing day and chose Alabama over LSU, Texas and others. He was the No. 9 recruit in Nick Saban ’s 2020 class (No. 2 offensive recruit
behind QB Bryce Young).

His cousin (Jonathan Gray) was a record-breaking running back at Aledo, the all-time leading scorer in Texas high school history and played at Texas (2012-15) before
injuries hampered his career. Gray is now a trainer for several athletes, including McClellan. McClellan graduated with his degree (August 2023). He was unable to
participate at the 2024 Senior Bowl because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (12/0) 23 245 10.7 2 1 1 1.0 0 Enrolled in January 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (5/1) 40 191 4.8 1 10 97 9.7 3 Missed final 10 games (ACL)
2022: (13/4) 112 655 5.8 7 14 174 12.4 3
2023: (13/12) 180 890 4.9 8 15 137 9.1 0 Led team in rushing; Missed SEC Championship Game (foot)
Total: (43/17) 355 1,981 5.6 18 40 409 10.2 6

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COMBINE 5103 221 10 1/4 31 1/8 75 1/2 - - - - - - - 20 (no workout — right foot)
PRO DAY 5101 220 10 1/4 31 3/8 76 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right foot)

STRENGTHS: Well-distributed muscle tone and no stranger to the weight room … above-average contact balance to bounce off tacklers and produce yardage … runs
with lower-body strength to step out of tackle attempts in space or drive through crowded areas … alters his gears to quickly clear lane s with burst or outflank
defenders on the outside … uses a stutter-go move to shake second-level defenders (see his first-quarter touchdown run in the Rose Bowl vs. Michigan) … former
Alabama head coach Nick Saban uses words like “tough” and “gritty” to describe him … covers up the football and fumbled just once in college (zero fumbles as a
senior) … didn’t play special teams as a senior but has experience on both kick and punt units.

WEAKNESSES: Narrow runner with inconsistent pad level … average creativity at the line of scrimmage and struggles to get rid of tails … guilty of excessive hopping in
the hole and needs to amplify his decisiveness to survive at the NFL level … didn’t put many explosi ve plays on his 2023 film roll … wasn’t used much as a pass catcher
(17 targets in 2023) … isn’t ready for pass-pro reps versus NFL competition and must improve his awareness and ability to sort through pressures at the next level …
played most of the 2023 season through a nagging right foot injury, which sidelined him for the SEC Championship Game and part of the draft process; suffered a torn
ACL as a sophomore (October 2021) and missed the second half of the season; missed half of his senior season of hi gh school with a knee injury (September 2019),
which required surgery; missed six games his sophomore year of high school with a fractured left wrist (September 2017).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Alabama, McClellan became the featured runner as a senior in offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ multiple run scheme. After
playing behind Najee Harris, Brian Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, he finally got his chance — although, he turned in average results with just two 100-yard rushing
games as he battled a foot injury. McClellan is a tough, physical runner with urgency through lanes when he sees daylight but some indecisiveness when the entry
isn’t as clean. Though he has quick acceleration through the hole, he had a tough time finding explosive plays the last two seasons, with just 11 of his 292 carries (3.6

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percent) going for 20-plus yards. Overall, McClellan lacks a true distinguishing trait to separate him in this running back class, but he has functional size, quickness
and contact balance to be a quality backfield option if given the chance. His development as a receiver and blocker might be the difference in whether or not he
can claim a permanent NFL role.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

23. EMANI BAILEY | TCU 5073 | 206 lbs. | 4SR Denton, Texas (Ryan) 11/28/2001 (age 22.41) #9
BACKGROUND: Emani (ee-MAWN-ee) Bailey, one of three children, grew up in Denton. He fell in love with football after his family relocated to Colorado to be with
Bailey’s grandfather, who was battling health issues. When the family later moved back to Denton, Bailey became a star running back and enrolled at Billy Ryan High
School, where he was teammates with several future FBS players (including his cousin, TE Ja’Tavion Sanders). After seeing backup reps on the varsity team as a
freshman, he became the starter as a sophomore and rushed for 1,244 yards (7.0 average) and 14 touchdowns, as Ryan finished 14 -1 (only loss came in the state
playoff semifinals). As a junior, Bailey (1,284 yards rushing, 7.6 yards per carry and 14 touchdowns) again led Denton Ryan t o a 14-1 record and a third consecutive
berth in the state semis. While sharing the backfield with quarterback Drew Sanders (a 2023 third-round pick of the Denver Broncos), Bailey had his best season as a
senior with 1,644 rushing yards (10.7 average) and 24 touchdowns, including a single-game school-record 275 rushing yards in the playoffs. Ryan finished 15-1, with
its only loss coming in the 2019 state championship game. Bailey finished his prep career with 4,198 rushing yards (8.3 average) and 52 rushing touchdowns, adding
41 catches for 440 yards and six touchdown grabs. Bailey also ran track all four years at Denton Ryan and set personal bests of 1 1.04 seconds in the 100 meters and
20 feet, 4.75 inches in the long jump.

A three-star recruit, Bailey was the No. 79 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 166 recruit in Texas. Despite his p roduction at a high-profile Texas
program, he went widely underrecruited throughout the process. During his junior year, Bailey received mostly FCS and Division II offers, including from Angelo State,
East Central, Northwestern State and Southwestern Oklahoma State. He received his first FBS offer the summer before his senio r season, from head coach Billy
Napier and Louisiana, and Bailey committed within days. Tulsa offered him during his senior year, but those were the only two full -ride FBS scholarship offers that he
received. Bailey was the No. 4 recruit in Louisiana’s 2020 class. After Napier took the Florida head coaching job in December 2021, Bailey entered the transfer portal
in January 2022.

At the same time, his younger brother and best friend (Jordyn), who also played at Denton Ryan, was in the process of decidin g where he would sign in the 2023
class. After Emani committed to TCU as a transfer, Jordyn, a three-star wide receiver, followed suit and enrolled in January 2023. (Jordyn played in four games in 2023
and redshirted). Bailey’s cousin (Jarvis Moss) also played at Denton Ryan and was a first-round pick (No. 17) in the 2007 NFL Draft. Moss wore the No. 94 jersey,
which is why Emani wears No. 9 and Jordyn wears No. 4. Bailey accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (5/0) 10 60 6.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Louisiana; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (11/1) 102 642 6.3 8 15 153 10.2 0 Louisiana; First career start game in the bowl game
2022: (14/0) 31 252 8.1 2 7 43 6.1 0 TCU
2023: (12/12) 223 1,209 5.4 8 25 184 7.4 1 TCU; Honorable mention All-Big 12; Led team in rushing
Total: (42/13) 366 2,163 5.9 18 47 380 8.1 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5073 202 9 3/4 29 7/8 70 3/4 4.61 2.69 1.61 33 1/2 9’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5072 206 9 30 71 1/4 4.57 2.67 1.58 34 1/2 - 4.50 7.28 - (no bench press — right AC joint)

STRENGTHS: Shorter stature but muscular build … decisive athlete with quick feet and elusive agility to leave defenders diving at air (o ne of just three Power 5 players
with 70-plus forced missed tackles in 2023) … good feet in the hole and has a burst gear when he sees daylight … scans well on the move to find and set up his next
block … runs low to the ground and can spin out of half-hearted tackle attempts … quickness extends to the passing game, where he has soft hands (caught all 25 of
his targets in 2023) and can shake linebackers on pivot routes … was TCU’s “best practice player,” according to head coach Sonny Dykes and qu arterback Chandler
Morris … averaged 20.7 offensive touches per game in 2023 and didn’t wear down (his best outing came in the fina l game against Oklahoma).

WEAKNESSES: Saw plenty of light boxes in the Big 12, which gave him space to create, but he struggled to break tackles in confined spaces … more competitive than
powerful as a runner with below-average lower-the-shoulder pop … gets impatient at times and runs into his own blockers … functional speed for the position, but
NFL linebackers will be able to mirror and drive when he bounces runs wide … small target as a receiver and shorter arms restrict his catch radius … gives solid effort
in pass protection but lacks refinement and can be knocked backwards at contact … needs more development as a route runner to expand his impact as a pass
catcher … only one season of full-time starting production, although he also doesn’t have a ton of mileage on his body.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at TCU, Bailey shined as a senior in offensive coordinator Kendal Briles’ up-tempo spread attack, which featured zone concepts. After
playing a reserve role on the 2022 squad that advanced to the national championship, Bailey took over for Kendre Miller and Emari Demercado and averaged 100.8
rushing yards per game in 2023 (one of nine Power 5 players to average triple-digit rush yards). With his quick-scan reads and short-area burst, Bailey can pick, slide
and make defenders miss with sudden gear change. Though he runs determined, he isn’t threatening on downhill runs and needs to become a more diverse receiver
and pass blocker to earn the trust of NFL coaches on passing downs. Overall, Bailey might not have ideal size or run power, but he easily strings moves together to
create yardage in space and is dangerous when he works in concert with his blockers. His game reminds me of Eric Gray — another former Big 12 back, who was
selected in the fifth round in the 2023 NFL Draft.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

24. GEORGE HOLANI | Boise State 5103 | 208 lbs. | 5SR Bellflower, Calif. (St. John Bosco) 12/16/1999 (age 24.36) #24
BACKGROUND: George Holani (ho-LAH-nee), one of 11 children, was born in Auckland, New Zealand. His parents are of Tongan descent. The family relocated to
California and moved several times. At age 5, Holani was introduced to rugby by his father (Saia), who was a professional rugby player in Australia and New Zealand
and now coaches. Though rugby was Holani’s first love (he played mostly the “fly half” position), he picked up football at age 8 at the Pop Warner level. After the
family moved to the Los Angeles area (Hawthorne), Holani enrolled at St. John Bosco High School, an all-boys school in Bellflower, where he was a four-year varsity
letterman. He started out as a linebacker and punter before switching to running back full -time and rushing for 453 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore,

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helping his team to the 2016 state championship. As a junior, Holani , who shared the backfield with top recruit and close friend QB DJ Uiagalelei, became the starter.
He posted 1,152 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, adding 20 catches for 287 yards and six touchdowns. As a senior, he led St. John Bosco to a 13-1 record, with its
only loss coming in the playoffs to QB Bryce Young and Mater Dei. Holani finished his final season with 1,172 rushing yards (8.6 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns,
along with seven receiving touchdowns. He also played rugby throughout high school and lettered in track at St. John Bosco, setting personal bests of 11.55 seconds
in the 100-meter dash and 23.80 in the 200.

A four-star recruit, Holani was the No. 34 running back in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 61 recruit in California. The sprin g after his sophomore season, he
received his first scholarship offer (Boston College). Several offers from Pac-12 schools (Arizona State, Cal and Utah) soon followed. Boise State offered him after his
breakout junior season, and Holani committed to former head coach Bryan Harsin midway through his senior season — despite not yet having visited the campus and
as Oregon made a late push. He was the fourth-ranked recruit in Harsin’s 2019 class (one spot behind JL Skinner). Holani has double -digit relatives who have played or
are currently playing in the NFL, including 2006 first-round pick (No. 12 overall) DT Haloti Ngata, who made five Pro Bowls in his 13 NFL seasons. Ho lani graduated
with a degree from Boise State (December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2019: (14/7) 192 1,014 5.3 7 26 206 7.9 3 Second Team All-MWC; MWC Freshman of the Year; Started final seven games
2020: (3/2) 19 108 5.7 1 7 52 7.4 2 Redshirted; Missed four games (left knee); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/7) 119 569 4.8 1 14 169 12.1 0 Led team in rushing; Missed three games (hamstring)
2022: (13/13) 221 1,157 5.2 10 24 151 6.3 3 Second team All-MWC; Led team in rushing
2023: (8/7) 134 748 5.6 7 17 199 11.7 0 Missed six games (leg)
Total: (47/36) 685 3,596 5.2 26 88 777 8.8 8

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COMBINE 5103 208 9 3/4 29 3/4 72 3/8 4.52 2.64 1.58 39 10’7” 4.33 7.32 24
PRO DAY 5103 207 10 29 1/2 72 3/4 - - - - - - - -

STRENGTHS: Modest build but runs stronger and more violent than he looks … sees the field well, pre- and post-snap … anticipates blocking and pursuit angles, and
he adjusts his footwork to press the hole and cut accordingly … decisive short-area burst once the lane develops, allowing him to patch together multiple moves …
has a knack for avoiding or stepping out of tackle attempts because of his acceleration … runs with a determination for the sticks … dependable hands in the screen
game … six fumbles in his career, but none in 2023 … outstanding mental and physical toughness — seems to get better with lather to grind out yards late in games …
averaged 7.5 yards per punt return (12/90/0) … his coaches and teammates unanimously praise his drive and unselfish nature.

WEAKNESSES: Runs with physicality but creates average knee churn and will struggle to power through congestion (NFL scout: “I really thou ght he would be bigger in
person.”) … not a twitchy start-stop runner that will make NFL linebackers miss in the hole … looks great in pass pro on some tapes (vs. Washington in 2023), but
shaky on others (vs. Fresno State) … battled several injuries over the last four seasons: strained leg muscle in the 2023 opener that forced him to miss the next six
games; missed three games (and parts of others) as he fought through a hamstring injury during the 2021 season; missed four games and eventually took a redshirt
for 2020 after he was sidelined with a torn left MCL … limited special-teams resume, aside from punt returns … will turn 25 years old late in his rookie season.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Boise State, Holani was part of the backfield mix in former offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan’s multiple -run scheme. (Hamdan
was one of five different offensive coordinators Holani had during his college career). After a breakout fr eshman season, Holani battled multiple injuries over the last
four years, but he was consistently productive when available and finished his career No. 5 all-time in rushing yards at Boise State (just behind Jay Ajayi). As one might
expect given his rugby background, Holani runs with physicality, patience and a great feel for run angles to give tacklers the slip and consistently maximize what is in
front of him. Though toughness is his calling card, NFL scouts say he might be too tough for his own good and that he’ll need to be protected from himself to keep his
name off the injury report. Overall, Holani isn’t super twitchy, and his injury history might be an issue, but he has outstanding reactive instincts and a well -rounded
skill set that NFL coaches will trust in any situation. He can be a depth piece on an NFL roster.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

25. JADEN SHIRDEN | Monmouth 5080 | 187 lbs. | 4JR West Haven, Conn. (St. Joseph) 5/2/2002 (age 21.98) #20
BACKGROUND: Jaden Shirden, who has an older sister (LyAsia), grew up in West Haven (on the coast of the Long Island Sound). At age 7, he started playing football
for the West Haven Seahawks at the Pop Warner level and football quickly became his passion (his father, Duane, who has a foo tball background and coached him as
a kid, said Shirden started watching film as early as age 8). Shirden attended St. Joseph High School, a Catholic school in Trumbull, Conn., and became one of the most
accomplished athletes in the school’s history. He helped the program to four straight state final appearance s, including three consecutive championships over his
final three seasons. His rushing production increased each season, from 1,011 yards as a freshman to 1,080 as a sophomore to 1,377 as a junior and, finally, 2,061 as a
senior — which earned him 2019 first team All-State honors. Shirden finished his prep career with 5,527 rushing yards and 107 career touchdowns (94 rushing, 12
receiving, one kick return), third most in state history. He also ran track (indoor and outdoor) at St. Joseph and set person al bests of 5.78 seconds in the 45 meters
(5.78), 6.69 in the 55, 11.24 in the 100, 23.14 in the 200 and 40.88 in the 300.

A no-star recruit, Shirden wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services and only received interest from a few lower -level programs. Hoping to raise his recruiting profile,
he enrolled at Chesire Academy (Conn.) for a post-graduate year in 2020, but the pandemic disrupted both the season (played just two games) and Shirden’s chances
of getting noticed by larger programs. Despite the setback, FCS Monmouth continued to show interest and offered him as part o f its 2021 recruiting class. Shirden
committed and enrolled in the spring of 2021, but freshman who’d played high school football in the fall were ineligible to compete in the 2021 spring college football
season. After his productive first two seasons, Shirden received plenty of interest from FBS programs, but he remained loyal to the program that had given him a
chance. His father played college football at Central Connecticut State (before injuries forced him to retire), then became a high school coach in Connecticut. Shirden
elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: Cheshire Academy (Conn.) Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/3) 77 497 6.5 3 3 11 3.7 0 Monmouth
2022: (11/9) 206 1,722 8.4 13 2 27 13.5 0 Monmouth; First team All-American; CAA Off. POY; First team All-CAA; Led FCS in rushing
2023: (11/11) 221 1,478 6.7 10 20 120 6.0 1 Monmouth; First team All-American; CAA Off. POY; First team All-CAA; Led CAA in rushing
Total: (33/23) 504 3,697 7.3 26 25 158 6.3 1

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 5080 187 9 1/4 28 3/4 69 5/8 4.45 2.57 1.56 34 1/2 9’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 189 - - - - - - - - - - - (skill drills and weight only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Explosive athlete with short-area burst to scoot through lanes … speed tapers off slightly on breakaway runs, but he has enough juice to out-race pursuit
to paydirt … won’t do much dancing in the backfield and gravitates towards open space … runs with a l ow center of gravity in and out of his cuts and picks up his feet
quickly to clear diving tackle attempts … has a muscular, athletic build to spin off contact and keep his balance once he reaches the second level … the son of a coach
and grew up around the game (his college coaches say he works to be a student of the game) … didn’t see a ton of targets but caught the b all well when he had
chances … credited with just one career fumble on 529 offensive touches … remarkable production over his three -year career, averaging 7.3 yards per carry.

WEAKNESSES: Faces a substantial uptick in competition compared to what he faced in college … has an undersized frame and doesn’t have the growth potential to
get much bigger … runs with energy, but he’s not a powerful tackle breaker … indecisive at times and can do a better job allowing the run game to develop, instead of
attacking the first sliver of daylight he sees … tends to drift at times and is late to make his cut … bouncing outside runs always felt accessible for him in college, but
that won’t be the case in the NFL … did an adequate job in pass protection but lack of body mass will make it tough to stonewall NFL blitzers … doesn’t have much
special-teams experience.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Monmouth, Shirden was a record-setting back in Monmouth’s balanced run scheme. After getting lost in the recruiting shuffle
(partly because of the pandemic), he exploded for the Hawks and led the FCS in rushing yards per game in 2022 (156.5) and 2023 (134.4). He finished his short time at
Monmouth as the school’s No. 3 all-time leading rusher. A dynamic athlete, Shirden runs with low pads and rapid turnover in his feet to keep his momentum through
arm tackles and create big plays (14 of his 26 rushing touchdowns were on runs of 50-plus yards). Though he dominated against FCS competition, he faced two FBS
programs (FAU and Middle Tennessee State) in college and averaged just 2.3 yards per carry in those games (32 attempts for 72 yards). Overall, Shirden is a smallish,
impulsive runner with average run strength, but his short-area quickness and explosive speed are NFL-quality traits. He will need to prove himself on passing
downs and special teams to earn his way onto an NFL roster.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

26. KENDALL MILTON | Georgia 6014 | 225 lbs. | 4SR Fresno, Calif. (Buchanan) 2/10/2002 (age 22.21) #2
BACKGROUND: Kendall Milton, the youngest of two boys, grew up in central California. His father (Chris), who played basketball in junior college and was in the Air
Force, owned a fitness facility and trained athletes. Milton’s mother (Carla) was a college athlete and professional IFPA bod ybuilder. His uncle (Carla’s brother) is
Kevin Hardy, a consensus All-American at Illinois (1991-95) and the No. 2 pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, who played nine seasons in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars
(1996-2001), Dallas Cowboys (2002) and Cincinnati Bengals (2003-04).

Milton naturally gravitated towards sports throughout childhood (baseball, basketball, wrestling) and was coached by his fath er in youth football. In middle school, he
earned a spot with the USA Football development program and later helped win International Bowl titles with the U-16 and U-17 National Teams. Milton attended
Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif., where he was a four-year varsity letterman. After getting called up to varsity midway through his freshman year, he exploded
as a sophomore with 1,631 rushing yards (8.8 average) and 25 touchdowns, leading Buchanan to a 10-3 season in 2017. As a junior, Milton rushed for 1,337 yards (7.7
average) and 27 touchdowns. He battled a quadriceps injury as a senior but still closed his prep career with a combined 70 touchdowns and more than 4,000 rushing
yards. Milton ran track as a freshman and set personal bests of 11.04 seconds in the 100 meters and 23.44 seconds in the 200. He was considered one of the best
wrestlers in the area in eighth grade but gave it up to focus on football in high school.

A four-star recruit, Milton was the No. 7 running back in the 2020 recruiting class (one spot ahead of Jahmyr Gibbs) and the No. 7 r ecruit in California (No. 1 back in
the state). He received his first scholarship offer (BYU) in eighth grade at Alta Sierra Intermediate School. Nearby Fresno State became his second offer during his
freshman season. Milton grew up a diehard USC fan, and the Trojans were one of his first major offers (June 2017), but the uncertainty within that program led him
elsewhere. He finished with more than 40 scholarship offers and narrowed his final choice to Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Ohio S tate. The summer before his senior
season, Milton committed to Georgia and was the No. 11 recruit in head coach Kirby Smart’s 2020 class. His older brother (Ka’Lonn), who also played at Buchanan
High, was a defensive back at Fresno City College. He then walked on at Fresno State (2016 -18) and finished his college career at Fort Lewis College (2019). Milton
graduated with his degree in consumer economics from Georgia (December 2023).

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (7/1) 35 193 5.5 0 1 22 22.0 0 Freshman All-SEC; Missed five games (knee); COVID season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (8/0) 56 264 4.7 1 2 5 2.5 0 Missed seven games (knee, shoulder)
2022: (13/1) 85 592 7.0 8 5 64 12.8 1 Missed two games (groin)
2023: (13/2) 121 790 6.5 14 4 25 6.3 0 Led team in rushing TDs
Total: (41/4) 297 1,839 6.2 23 12 116 9.7 1

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COMBINE 6014 225 9 5/8 31 3/4 77 1/2 4.62 2.69 1.59 35 1/2 10’4” 4.38 - 18 (no three-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6015 233 - - - 4.66 2.69 1.60 - - - - - (run and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Dense, well-built athlete with a linebacker background … builds up his speed as he goes to threaten the second and third levels, if he’s given a clear lane
at the line of scrimmage … good vision and patience at the line to read his blocks and make timely cuts … his tape includes several “big boy” runs, on which he
absorbs full-force hits and doesn’t appear fazed (will run over defenders when he drops his pads) … owns the body and temperament for blocking duties, and his
execution (in pass protection and lead blocking) showed gradual improvements each season … grew up in a fitness-conscious house, and year-round training is
routine for him … battled back from numerous injuries and developed mental toughness … has functional experience on special t eams (158 career snaps) … set career
bests in rushing production as a senior and was at his best down the stretch, includi ng three 100-yard rushing performances in his final five games.

WEAKNESSES: Runs tall with hints of stiffness in his ankles … segmented mover and lacks the start/stop fluidity to stack cuts on cuts … h its a burst once he clears the
first wave, but his long speed tops out and pursuit has a chance to catch him … caught the ball wel l when targeted but had just 13 career targets — that part of his
game is unproven … struggles to anchor in pass pro when he doesn’t bend his knees and get low … durability is a concern after he battled numerous injuries in college
— missed five games as a true freshman because of a sprained MCL in his left knee (November 2020); missed seven games as a sophomore because of a shou lder

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injury (September 2021) and then another MCL sprain (October 2021); missed two games as a junior with a groin pull (October 2022); sat out 2023 spring practices
with a hamstring issue … didn’t miss any games as a senior, but he battled through another sprained MCL in his left knee (September 2023) and wore a clunky knee
brace for much of the season.

SUMMARY: A part-time starter at Georgia, Milton was part of a backfield committee in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s multiple run scheme. Though he never led
the team in rushing (in part because of injuries), his playing time and production incrementally improve d each season, and his 14 rushing touchdowns as a senior
ranked second best in the SEC (tied with Cody Schrader and Ray Davis). A bruising back, Milton is a one-cut runner with good vision to key the block that can spring a
chunk gain (32.5 percent of his carries resulted in 10 yards or more over his final three games of 2023, once he was healthy). He runs hard with quality pace but lacks
creativity and doesn’t have dynamic moves he’ll need to hit quick-closing NFL lanes. Overall, Milton is a good-sized hammer back who runs with balance and offers
blocking upside, although his injury history (soft tissue, left knee) poses concerning durability questions. He will need to make his mark on special teams to
warrant a roster spot.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

27. KEILAN ROBINSON | Texas 5083 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Washington, D.C. (St. John’s) 2/16/2000 (age 24.19) #7
BACKGROUND: Keilan (KEE-lan) Robinson grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. He started playing football at the pee -wee level, and his love for the sport grew from
there. Robinson attended St. John’s College High School, a Catholic school in Washington D.C., where he was teammates with se veral future FBS players (including
WR Rakim Jarrett and LB Terrell Lewis). Robinson was a four-year letterman on varsity and led St. John’s to back-to-back conference titles his junior and senior
seasons. After earning honorable mention All -Metro honors as a junior, he was named first team All -USA Today as a senior.

A four-star recruit, Robinson was the No. 16 running back in the 2019 recruiting class (five spots ahead of Breece Hall) and the No. 2 recruit in Washington, D.C. He
garnered recruiting attention as a freshman at St. John’s and received his first offer (Maryland) in August 2016. Several Big Ten programs (Michigan State, Penn State,
Rutgers) offered him throughout his sophomore year. After his junior season, Robinson picked up an offer from Alabama (Februa ry 2018) and committed a few
months later. He took a late visit to USC, and he also strongly considered staying home to play for head coach Mike Locksley and Maryland but remaine d with the
Crimson Tide. Robinson was the No. 26 recruit (second to last, behind only K Will Reichard) in former head coach Nick Sa ban’s 2019 class.

After seeing backup reps in 2019, he opted out of the 2020 season because of the COVID -19 pandemic and entered the transfer portal following 2021 spring
practices. Robinson decided to follow then-newly hired Steve Sarkisian from Alabama to Texas for his final three college seasons. His older sister (Autumn) ran track
at Michigan State (2015-19) and participated in sprints, relays and jumps. Robinson graduated with his degree from Texas (May 2023).

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2019: (8/0) 39 254 6.5 2 0 0 0.0 0 Alabama; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: Opted out because of the pandemic Alabama; Redshirted
2021: (11/1) 45 322 7.2 3 7 57 8.1 0 Texas
2022: (13/3) 25 86 3.4 0 20 219 11.0 3 Texas; Honorable mention All-Big 12 (RS); Returned a blocked punt 12 yards for a TD
2023: (13/1) 12 134 11.2 3 8 56 7.0 0 Texas; 95-yard KR TD; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (45/5) 121 796 6.6 8 35 332 9.5 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5083 191 9 5/8 30 5/8 74 3/8 4.42 2.59 1.55 33 10’5” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5084 191 9 1/2 31 73 5/8 - - - - - 4.30 - 20 (shuttle, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Speed, speed, speed — and shows it in multiple ways … runs hard and naturally low to the ground to breeze through half-hearted tackle attempts …
though his frame is smaller, he is rocked up with well-defined muscle … able to make abrupt cuts away from the tackling angle without gearing down … snares the ball
out of the air with large hands and steady catch focus … didn’t register a drop the last two seasons (31 targets) … follows h is blocks well out in space … made his
presence felt on special teams, as a full-timer on both kick and punt coverage units … averaged 23.6 yards per kick return (38/897/1) with a 95 -yard touchdown in
2023 … his offensive snaps declined each season, but he showed up every day on special teams.

WEAKNESSES: Very limited body of work on offense … smallish body type and near maxed-out … inconsistent patience, not allowing blocks to develop on some plays
and appearing indecisive on others … inside vision is sporadic and needs to be more in tune to the blocking scheme … gather and cut can be a touch delayed on
outside runs … wasn’t given pass-protection duties, making it an unproven part of his game … responsible for six penalties the past three seasons, and all six came on
special-teams coverages … missed one game as a senior and was limited in the College Football Playoff Semifinal by a cast on his left hand.

SUMMARY: A backup at Texas, Robinson was a special teamer and change -of-pace runner in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread RPO offense. After following
Sarkisian from Alabama to Austin, he wound up stuck behind multiple NFL backs (Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, Jonathon Brooks) and logged more special-teams
snaps (560) than offensive snaps (189) in his career. With his dynamic speed, Robinson is both quick and fast, and he has ste ady hands to be effective on “loose” plays
(screens, bubbles, jet sweeps, etc.). He tends to be an “all-gas” ball carrier, though, and needs to introduce better tempo to his run style, because he lacks the size
and run power to break many tackles. Overall, Robinson offers questionable value on offense, but he is a tough, explosive athlete with the ability to play on ever y
special-teams unit — which might be enough to earn him an NFL roster spot. He also shouldn’t be counted out for more of a pass-catching role in the pros.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

28. MIYAN WILLIAMS | Ohio State 5084 | 229 lbs. | 4JR Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 10/29/2001 (age 22.49) #3
BACKGROUND: Miyan Williams grew up in Cincinnati and was raised by his mother (Miltonia Ray), who started Williams in football at age 8 to help keep him out of
trouble — he was involved in multiple fights as a kid, and Ray hoped he’d be able to channel his anger onto the field. Williams blossomed as a running back
throughout youth football and started getting noticed by college programs while playing for a traveling 13U team. Williams attended Winton Woods High School in
Cincinnati and made an immediate impact as a freshman on varsity. As a sophomore, he led the team to a 13 -2 record and a spot in the 2017 Division II state
championship game (lost to Akron Archbishop). He had his best season as a junior with 2,842 total yards and 38 touchdowns, including a playoff-record 430 rushing
yards and six touchdowns in a game. Williams finished his junior season as runner-up for 2018 Ohio Mr. Football (his future Ohio State teammate, Cade Stover, won

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the award). As a senior, he rushed for 992 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named Division II Offensive Player of the Year. Wi lliams finished his prep career with
5,823 rushing yards and 68 touchdowns.

A three-star recruit, Williams was the No. 45 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 17 recruit in Ohio. During his fr eshman year, he picked up his first
scholarship offer (Kentucky). He later added offers from Michigan and Minnesota, but it was Iowa State and head coach Matt Campbell that showed the most
interest. Williams committed to the Cyclones in July 2019, prior to his senior season. As Ohio State struck out on higher -ranked running back recruits (like Bijan
Robinson), though, their interest in Williams increased. The Buckeyes officially offered him in September 2019, and he flipped to head coach Ryan Day sh ortly before
signing day. Williams was an Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and twice earned Academic All-Big Ten honors as a human development major. He elected to skip his
remaining eligibility and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (4/0) 10 64 6.4 0 0 0 0.0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (10/2) 71 507 7.1 3 9 74 8.2 0
2022: (11/4) 128 825 6.4 14 5 27 5.4 0 Third team All-Big Ten; Led team in rushing; Missed two games (right knee, right hand)
2023: (6/0) 49 158 3.2 3 4 42 10.5 0 Missed final six games (knee)
Total: (31/6) 258 1,554 6.0 20 18 143 7.9 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5084 229 9 28 5/8 69 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right knee)
PRO DAY 5085 226 8 3/4 28 3/4 69 5/8 - - - - - - - 22 (bench press only — right knee)

STRENGTHS: Broadly built with thickness through his thighs, torso and upper body … runs like a bowling ball downhill, with a low center of gravity and natural body
power … barrels his way through congestion with athletic feet and persistent leg churn (48 forced missed tackles in 2022) … dishes out punishment and developed a
reputation for being a message-sending finisher (for his career, averaged more than 4.0 yards after contact per carry) … owns the build and mentality needed for
short-yardage situations … puts the ball in the opposite arm when he reverses field (understands ball security and didn’t fumble in college) … had a pro ductive 2022
season, including a five-touchdown performance vs. Rutgers (tied the single -game program record).

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have the speed or burst to win races to the perimeter … average start/stop coordination and struggles to cleanly plan t, redirect and shake
open-field defenders … has a tough time stringing moves together and is better off rolling downhill than trying to stop his feet, especially at the second level …
inconsistent decision-making tempo at the line of scrimmage and needs to be led to the hole … narrow field vision and needs to introduce better pat ience to his run
diet … wasn’t a high-volume pass target in college … has the build for pass protection, but his technique and timing are currently below average … battled several
injuries over his college career, including a season-ending knee injury (October 2023) that required surgery and sidelined him for the second half of his final season.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Ohio State, Williams was part of the backfield committee in head coach Ryan Day’s zone -based run scheme. Although his 2023
season didn’t go as planned, he’d captured the attention of NFL teams in 2022 by stepping into the featured role and averaging 6.4 yards per carry. With his burly
build and low center of gravity, Williams accelerates through contact and creates additional yardage through physicality and balance. More of a point-of-entry back,
his lane anticipation and block recognition aren’t strengths, and he will struggle settling his feet to alter his run path. Overall, Williams’ pro ceiling will be limited by
mediocre play speed and decision-making, but if kept on a north-south track, he runs like a powerful ball of butcher knives that can help move the chains. He fits a
very specific role in the NFL, so his lack of versatility will limit his landing spots.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

29. MICHAEL WILEY | Arizona 5104 | 210 lbs. | 5SR Houston, Texas (Strake Jesuit) 11/10/2000 (age 23.46) #6
BACKGROUND: Michael Wiley, one of four children (three boys, one girl), was born and raised in Houston. He attended Strake Jesuit College Prep in Houston, where
he was coached by Klay Kubiak, the son of Gary Kubiak and the current quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers. As a junior, Wiley played both ways and
rushed for 1,063 yards (6.9 average) and 10 touchdowns, adding 20 receptions for 205 yards and three touchdowns. As a senior, he led Strake Jesuit to a 10-2 record
and the second round of the state playoffs. Wiley earned first team All-District honors with 186 carries for 1,569 yards (8.4 average) and 19 touchdowns in 2018,
along with 15 catches for 211 yards (14.1 average) and one touchdown. He also lettered in basketball and track (sprints and relays) at Strake Jesuit, setting personal
bests of 11.60 seconds in the 100 meters and 23.13 in the 200.

A three-star recruit, Wiley was the No. 93 running back in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 187 recruit in Texas. His first offer arrived from FCS McNeese State in
February 2018, followed by his first FBS offer (Arizona) a week later. Wiley later picked up offers from several Ivy League programs, including Princeton and Yale.
Coming from a family that stressed academics, he strongly considered those options. But he decided on Arizona instead and was the No. 17 recruit (out of 19 signees)
in former head coach Kevin Sumlin’s 2019 class. Wiley took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and re turned to Arizona for his
fifth season in 2023. Both of his older brothers played college basketball: Jonathan at Texas State (2014-15), Panola College (2015-16) and Southern Illinois (2016-18);
Jacob at Illinois-Chicago (2017-21). Wiley was a late call-up to the 2024 Senior Bowl and was voted the American Team’s practice player of the week.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2019: (12/1) 31 106 3.4 0 18 165 9.2 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (5/1) 31 222 7.2 3 8 33 4.1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/5) 91 302 3.3 2 33 297 9.0 4 Missed one game (back)
2022: (11/10) 113 771 6.8 8 36 349 9.7 3 Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in rushing; Missed one game (oblique)
2023: (10/7) 70 311 4.4 3 28 306 10.9 5 Team captain; Missed three games (high ankle sprain)
Total: (49/24) 336 1,712 5.1 16 123 1,150 9.3 12

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5104 210 9 1/4 30 74 1/8 4.51 2.61 1.55 33 1/2 9’11” 4.43 - - (no 3-cone, bench, skill drills — right hand)
PRO DAY 5104 206 9 1/4 30 1/8 74 3/4 - - - 35 1/2 10’0” 4.47 7.14 - (no bench press — right thumb)

STRENGTHS: Well-built back and accelerates to top speed in a hurry … gathers his feet quickly to press and make steep backside cuts … stays t ight to blockers when
he stacks his cuts and is always looking for the center of the lane … quickly scans with the ball in hi s hands … uses forward lean and dropped pads to finish runs …

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natural receiving traits to pluck the ball and quickly get north-south … clever with his running back route tree to give his quarterback passable windows … zero
fumbles over his final 22 college games … his toughness was developed by his two older brothers, who were both college athletes … his coaches at Arizona praise his
“coachability” and “buy-in” at practice and in the weight room (former head coach Jedd Fisch: “He’s a fantastic person who does everything right.”).

WEAKNESSES: Better burst and vision at the line of scrimmage than the second level … lacks a getaway gear (zero carries of 25 -plus yards in 2023) … only average
contact balance as an inside runner … has a couple drops and double catches on his tape … willing in pass protection, but the results were highly volatile — and it
won’t get any easier versus NFL pressures … questionable durability — missed three games as a super senior because of a high right ankle sprain (September 2023);
missed one game in 2022 because of an oblique injury (October 2022); missed most of 2021 spring practices with a hamstring injury; missed one game with a back
injury (October 2021), which plagued him for the rest of the season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Arizona, Wiley shared running back responsibilities in head coach Jedd Fisch’s balanced run scheme. After leading the Wildcats in
rushing in 2022, he finished with 28 career touchdowns (16 rushing, 12 receiving), despite battling a high ankle sprain that limited his output in 2023. As a runner,
Wiley shows solid feet and feel, although at times he can be too reactionary to what the defense gives him. He holds the Arizona records for receptions and receiving
yards by a running back and is at his best creating in the screen game (11.8 YAC per reception in 2023). Overall, Wiley doesn’t have the consistency that NFL coaches
desire, but his short-area burst and vision are translatable traits, and his receiving instincts can be what separates him on an NFL depth chart. He will provide
third-down value in the right situation.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

30. FRANK GORE JR. | Southern Miss 5075 | 198 lbs. | 4SR Miami, Fla. (Killian) 3/13/2002 (age 22.12) #3
BACKGROUND: Franklin “Frank” Gore Jr. was born and raised in Miami by his mother (Shasta Smith), but he has a close relationship with his father (Frank Sr.). As the
son of a legendary NFL running back, he grew up around the game, and it was clear from an early age that he would following his father’s footsteps. Frank Gore Sr.
played 16 seasons in the NFL (2005-20), primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, and his son often spent time in NFL locker rooms and on practice fields. Frank Gore Jr.
started playing organized football at age 4 and starred for the Coral Gables Panthers in pee -wee ball. After playing at Coral Gables High School (his father’s alma
mater) as a sophomore, he transferred to Miami Killian High School for his final two prep seasons. As a senior, Gore played quarterback and running back. He finished
with 1,111 rushing yards (9.8 average) and 13 touchdowns, adding 213 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. Gore also caught nine passes for 66 yards and one
touchdown, as Killian went 9-3 before losing to Miami Northwestern (and current NFL draft prospect Kamren Kinchens) in the 2019 5A state playoffs.

A three-star recruit, Gore was the No. 65 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 134 recruit in Florida. The summer be fore his junior season, he picked
up an offer from FAU, then added his first Power 5 offer (Kentucky) a few months later. Gore committed to FAU in June 2019, but he added an offer from Southern
Miss during his senior year. On signing day, he officially flipped to Southern Miss and became the No. 1 recruit in the Golde n Eagles’ 2020 class. After making an
immediate impact, Gore said he again received interest from Power 5 programs, but he chose to stay loyal to Southern Miss.

Following his illustrious NFL career, which included 16,000 rushing yards and an NFL running back-record of 241 games played, Frank Gore Sr. now works in an
advisory role for the San Francisco 49ers. Frank Gore Jr. accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and was named Offensive MVP of the game.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (10/7) 121 708 5.9 2 9 97 10.8 1 Second team All-CUSA; Led team in rushing; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 179 801 4.5 5 20 155 7.8 0 Honorable mention All-CUSA; Led team in rushing; Four passing TDs (one INT)
2022: (13/13) 228 1,382 6.1 9 19 219 11.5 0 First team All-Sun Belt; Led team in rushing; Four passing TDs
2023: (12/12) 231 1,131 4.9 10 27 221 8.2 3 Second team All-Sun Belt; Led team in rushing
Total: (47/44) 759 4,022 5.3 26 75 692 9.2 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5075 201 8 1/4 29 5/8 70 5/8 - - - - - - - 12 (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 5080 198 8 5/8 29 70 3/4 4.69 2.66 1.64 29 9’3” - - 18 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Compactly built with the run toughness expected of his father’s namesake … patiently reads blocks well to key lanes and attac k with timing … hits
another gear to ensure his clearance through the cutback … absorbs hits, and his natural leverage aids his balance through contact … consistently falls forward with
leg drive to get a few extra yards at contact … not shy about sticking his face into the blitz to slow down the r ush … trained with his father (and other NFL players, like
LeSean McCoy) in high school and understands how to condition his body … often lined up as the “SuperBack” at Southern Miss and was a threat to throw the ball —
finished 18-for-36 (50.0 percent) as a passer in college with eight touchdowns and one interception … was a proven workhorse as the lead back for four seasons, yet
he didn’t miss a game.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized frame/build and won’t get much bigger … average athlete by NFL standards and won’t have the same cutback opportuni ties against pro
defenders … footwork tends to get choppy and stall when attempting to string together multiple cuts … more of a b uild-up runner and will have trouble breaking
away or reaching outside lanes at the next level … fumbled six times over the past two seasons, and his ball security can be better … tiny hands (three drops in 2023)
and small catch radius hurt his effectiveness as a pass catcher … has a slight delay with his route cuts, which gives defenders a beat on the pass … lack of size
occasionally shows as a pass blocker.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Southern Miss, Gore was the lead back in former offensive coordinator Sam Gregg’s multiple-run scheme. He arrived in Hattiesburg
with plenty of hype and didn’t disappoint — he led the team in rushing four straight seasons and became just the third player in school history to surpass 4,000 career
yards rushing. Gore isn’t a top-tier athlete, and that will be tough to overcome, but he runs with natural feel and contact balance at the line of scrimmage. Though he
had strong production in college, he feasted against Sun Belt competition and averaged just 1.8 yards (27 carries for 48 yards) against the three ranked opponents he
faced (Alabama, Florida State and Miami). Overall, Gore will fall short of expectations if he’s compared to his All-Pro father, but vision and toughness are in his
DNA, and he has potential on passing downs. He also played on punt coverage in college, and his workhorse mentality might be a fit in the right offense .

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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31. CARSON STEELE | UCLA 6005 | 228 lbs. | 3JR Greenwood, Ind. (Center Grove) 10/21/2002 (age 21.51) #33
BACKGROUND: Carson Steele, who has an older sister (Kesslar), was born and raised in the Indianapolis area. He was active in numerous spo rts (baseball and
basketball) and other activities (fishing, hunting, snowboarding) through childhood, but his favorites were football and go-kart racing (he raced competitively until
middle school). Big for his age, Steele would train by pushing cars down the road. He often played up a grade throughout yout h football and was well known around
Greenwood as the “next great running back.” He enrolled at Center Grove High School (the alma mater of his parents, Joe and Angela) and was an immediate star on
varsity, rushing for 1,703 yards and 20 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Steele earned All-State honors while leading the team to a nine-win season and deep playoff run
with 2,270 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, along with 16 catches for 146 yards and one touchdown. He missed the first half o f his junior season with a torn
hamstring, then suffered a broken foot before returning for the final three games. As a senior captain, Steele led Center Grove to an undefeated 14-0 record and the
2020 6A state championship. He was named Indiana’s Mr. Football and the state’s player of the year with 264 carries for 1,659 yards (6.3 average) and 31
touchdowns. Steele finished his high school career with 5,907 rushing yards and 85 total touchdowns, breaking 16 school recor ds. He also lettered in track at Center
Grove and set personal bests of 51 feet, 8 inches in the shot put and 140 -11 in the discus.

A two-star recruit, Steele was the No. 288 running back in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 45 recruit in Indiana. Despite his early production in high school, his
recruitment stalled out after he missed almost his entire junior season because of injuries. Steele received his first FCS scholarship offer (Indiana State) in December
2019, followed by his first FBS offer (Ball State) a month later. He heard from nearby Power 5 schools, like Indiana and Purd ue, but the only other offers he added
were from FCS schools (Illinois State and Western Illinois). Steele signed with Ball State and was the No. 18 recruit (out of 20) in th e Cardinals’ 2021 class.

After two productive seasons at Ball State, he entered the transfer portal in December 2022 and was considered the top available running back. Steele heard from
several programs before committing to UCLA and head coach Chip Kelly, enrolling at Westwood in January 2023. Random fact: He has had a pet alligator (Crocky-J)
since first grade, and it’s now almost six feet long and 90 pounds. After one season with the Bruins, Steele skipped the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter
the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2021: (13/7) 192 891 4.6 6 12 157 13.1 1 Ball State; Led team in rushing; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (12/12) 289 1,556 5.4 14 29 166 5.7 1 Ball State; First Team All-MAC; Led MAC in rushing
2023: (12/9) 167 847 5.1 6 17 163 9.6 2 UCLA; Led team in rushing; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (37/28) 648 3,294 5.1 26 58 486 8.4 4

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6005 228 9 3/4 30 73 5/8 4.75 2.70 1.60 37 1/2 9’8” 4.36 7.07 28

STRENGTHS: Built like a linebacker with his well-developed, sculpted frame (also resembles Fabio with his long blonde locks) … there are legendary tales from his
weight-room sessions (earned a spot on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” with a 450-pound bench press, 350-pound power clean and 675-pound squat) … has the run
strength and forward lean to work his way through the pile … tape shows an agile ball carrier who can follow blocks and glide through the crease … able to tap into his
reserve tank for a little extra gear once he smells blood in the water … soft hands and catches the ball without breaking stride … collects his feet qu ickly in and out of
route cuts … outstanding durability (rarely missed time over his career) and plays with a workhorse attitude.

WEAKNESSES: Plays decisive and fast — but likely not fast enough to run away from NFL pursuit angles … will make too much contact with his own blockers and
urgency as a runner will backfire at times … inconsistent balance in his gather-and-cut movements, causing him to lose traction and pace … broken tackles are based
more on physicality and toughness than elusiveness … more choppy than fluid with his steps … has the mentality for special teams but technique and reaction skills
aren’t ready for NFL pressures … doesn’t have an extensive special-teams background … will arrive in the NFL with high mileage (more than 1,000 offensive touches in
high school and more than 700 in college).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at UCLA, Steele was a natural fit in former head coach Chip Kelly’s diverse run scheme (RPO, counters, pulls). After two productive
seasons at Ball State, including leading the MAC in rushing in 2022, he wanted to challenge himself at t he Power 5 level — and led the Bruins in rushing in 2023.
Although he is a tad upright, Steele runs with downhill burst and physicality and offers outstanding durability to continue p ushing forward without wearing down. He
doesn’t offer much of a home-run threat (just three of his 167 carries in 2023 resulted in a 20-plus-yard gain), and his forced missed tackles (96 in 2022; 40 in ‘23) and
plays of 10-plus yards (42 in 2022; 26 in ‘23) predictably decreased against better competition. Overall, Steele won’t wow with his ability to create with speed or
lateral quickness, but he runs with vision and urgency and has pass-catching value. His chances of earning an NFL roster spot likely will hinge on his development
in pass protection and special-teams coverage.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

32. JABARI SMALL | Tennessee 5086 | 198 lbs. | 4SR Memphis, Tenn. (Briarcrest) 1/31/2002 (age 22.24) #2

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2020: (10/0) 26 117 4.5 0 4 24 6.0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) 141 796 5.6 9 9 77 8.6 0 Led team in rushing; Missed two games (injury)
2022: (13/13) 157 734 4.7 13 12 106 8.8 2 Led team in rushing TDs
2023: (11/0) 95 475 5.0 2 7 40 5.7 0 East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (45/24) 419 2,122 5.1 24 32 247 7.7 2

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5086 198 8 3/4 29 7/8 72 3/4 4.59 2.57 1.55 36 9’9” 4.34 - 10 (no three-cone — choice)

SUMMARY: Jabari Small was born and raised in Memphis, and his father (Eddie) and two uncles (Eddie, Tony) all were SEC wide receivers. Small twice earned All-
State honors at Briarcrest Christian — he posted 1,538 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior. A three-star recruit, he committed to Tennessee over several
other SEC offers and became the Volunteers’ starter as a sophomore in 2021. However, he took a backseat to Jaylen Wright over the past two seasons. Small has a
compact build and transfers his weight well through his cuts to bounce away from defenders. He runs with energy and balance i n short areas, although his feet take a

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beat to get back up to full speed post-cut. He will run with blinders at times and needs to better set up his blocks. He fumbled just once — but had too many drops on
tape. Overall, Small doesn’t offer proven value on passing downs or special teams, but he runs low to the ground with shifty feet and could potentially earn a spot
in a rotation.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

33. AUSTIN JONES | USC 5095 | 200 lbs. | 5SR Antioch, Calif. (Bishop O’Dowd) 2/7/2001 (age 23.22) #6

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES


2019: (12/0) 45 227 5.0 1 14 108 7.7 0 Stanford
2020: (6/6) 126 550 4.4 9 21 156 7.4 0 Stanford; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in rushing; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/7) 107 378 3.5 2 32 267 8.3 1 Stanford
2022: (14/4) 135 705 5.2 5 25 267 10.7 1 USC
2023: (13/7) 85 477 5.6 7 13 103 7.9 1 USC; Hula Bowl
Total: (56/24) 498 2,337 4.7 24 105 901 8.6 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5095 200 8 1/4 29 1/4 70 1/4 4.57 2.66 1.64 36 1/2 10’0” 4.39 7.00 - (no bench press — left shoulder)

SUMMARY: Austin Jones played at Bishop O’Dowd High School, following several moves by his family during his childhood, and became the program’s all-time leader
in rushing yards (6,902) and touchdowns (93). A four-star recruit, Jones received a scholarship offer from every Pac-12 program except USC, and he signed with
Stanford. After three seasons, he transferred to USC for his final two seasons and was a quality backup, averaging 5.4 yards per carry. Jones is a build-up runner who
relies on patience, quick feet and timing when following lead blocks. He can occasionally shake and bake, but he didn’t force many missed tackles on hi s 2023 tape.
Despite his small hands, he didn’t put the ball on the ground in 2023 (fumbles or drops) and can be a threat in the sc reen game. Overall, Jones has an undersized
build and won’t push piles, but his vision, foot quickness and pass-catching skills will help him compete for a roster spot.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


34 British Brooks North Carolina 5101 219 4.58 2.59 1.57 37 10'3" 4.43 7.09 27 9 1/8 29 5/8 73 5/8
35 Aidan Robbins BYU 6016 237 4.60 2.63 1.62 30 9'9" 4.40 7.17 20 9 1/4 33 3/8 79 1/2
36 Deshaun Fenwick Oregon State 6007 223 4.75 2.74 1.65 32 1/2 9'8" 4.47 7.34 19 9 3/4 31 1/8 76 1/4
37 Lorenzo Lingard Akron 6001 202 4.47 2.66 1.65 35 1/2 10'0" 4.59 7.38 16 9 30 7/8 75 3/8
38 Jarveon Howard Alcorn State 5097 219 4.52 2.62 1.57 36 1/2 10'8" 4.46 7.15 28 9 1/8 30 1/8 73 1/4
39 Sean Tyler Minnesota 5083 182 4.57 2.60 1.62 33 1/2 9'9" 4.44 7.03 14 8 3/8 28 1/4 70
40 Wesley Kennedy III West Georgia 5084 178 4.65 2.69 1.65 31 9'2" 4.53 7.36 21 9 3/8 30 1/8 70 3/8
41 Jyran Mitchell Butler 5114 196 4.56 2.65 1.57 37 1/2 10'7" 4.32 6.91 13 9 1/2 31 3/8 76 1/2
42 Elijah Collins Oklahoma State 6000 212 4.51 2.66 1.62 38 10'5" 4.25 7.10 16 9 7/8 31 3/8 75 1/2
43 Nathaniel Peat Missouri 5082 196 4.51 2.58 1.57 41 10'8" 4.25 7.10 15 8 3/4 28 3/8 70 1/4
44 Dante Miller South Carolina 5086 190 4.38 2.56 1.50 37 1/2 10'9" 4.50 7.41 28 8 3/4 31 1/4 75 1/2
45 Devron Harper (WR) Mercer 5082 160 4.59 2.69 1.61 32 1/2 9’11” 4.48 7.28 DNP 8 1/2 29 1/2 69
46 DJ Williams Arizona 5095 225 4.58 2.69 1.69 30 1/2 9'1" 4.59 7.49 16 9 1/8 30 1/4 73
47 Luke Skokna North Dakota 5084 170 4.44 2.58 1.51 31 9'11" 4.15 7.02 6 8 3/4 29 69 5/8
48 John Eldridge Air Force 5073 197 4.52 2.62 1.56 39 10'3" 4.43 7.32 23 8 3/4 29 70 1/8
49 Ramon Jefferson Kentucky 5091 202 4.53 2.65 1.55 39 1/2 10'7" 4.33 7.09 18 9 1/2 28 5/8 70
50 Dakereon Joyner South Carolina 5115 226 4.76 2.77 1.63 36 9'10" DNP DNP 16 9 3/8 30 3/4 73 3/8
51 Trey Potts Penn State 5090 209 4.59 2.76 1.60 35 9'4" 4.35 7.21 22 9 3/4 29 1/8 70
52 Jaylen Coleman Duke 6005 200 4.61 2.63 1.60 33 10'0" 4.28 6.99 15 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 7/8
53 Anthony Grant Nebraska 5106 221 4.71 2.65 1.58 26 8'11" 4.53 7.21 16 9 1/4 30 1/4 71 5/8
54 Samson Evans Eastern Michigan 6000 215 4.77 2.76 1.61 33 1/2 9'7" 4.44 7.06 15 9 1/2 31 75 1/4
55 Isaiah Ifanse California 5083 205 4.60 2.62 1.65 36 1/2 9'9" 4.59 7.24 19 9 30 3/8 74 1/2
56 Kobe Lewis FAU 5091 208 4.55 2.84 1.58 35 10'2" 4.20 7.15 22 8 7/8 29 5/8 73 3/8
57 Josh Henderson Indiana 5110 215 4.67 2.72 1.66 35 10'0" 4.35 7.20 22 9 1/2 31 5/8 75 1/2
58 Geno Hess SE Missouri State 5081 218 4.62 2.61 1.65 31 1/2 9'2" 4.56 7.50 22 8 7/8 29 7/8 72 3/8
59 Jarod Epperson Augustana (S.D.) 5107 199 4.55 2.62 1.58 36 9'11" 4.24 7.01 15 8 5/8 29 1/2 72 7/8
60 Chris Collier Lock Haven 5107 203 4.50 2.50 1.50 36 1/2 10'9" 4.20 6.95 21 9 1/4 32 3/8 77 1/4
61 Dominic Roberto Furman 5105 235 4.84 2.84 1.70 29 1/2 9'9" 4.88 7.82 16 9 3/4 31 3/4 76 3/4
62 Ro Elliott Southern Illinois 5051 189 4.53 2.53 1.43 34 8'11" 4.43 6.84 DNP 8 3/8 28 3/8 70 1/2
63 Josh Fleeks Nebraska 5107 205 4.63 2.72 1.56 31 1/2 9'9" 4.59 7.53 14 8 3/8 28 1/4 70 7/8
64 Austin Bacher Western Oregon 5112 224 4.84 2.75 1.69 30 8'8" 4.72 7.37 19 8 5/8 30 1/2 74 5/8
65 D.J. Twitty South Carolina 5107 222 4.83 2.87 1.69 29 1/2 9'3" 4.54 7.71 20 9 1/4 32 5/8 78 1/4
66 TaMerik Williams North Dakota St. 6000 218 4.63 2.67 1.62 31 9'4" 4.43 7.29 21 9 1/4 31 3/4 75 1/8
67 Earnest Crownover Texas A&M 6002 237 4.83 2.81 1.77 27 9'0" 4.91 7.64 25 8 3/4 32 77
68 Justin Strong Southern Illinois 5116 206 4.46 2.47 1.44 39 10'4" 4.06 6.65 DNP 9 3/8 31 3/8 75 1/2
69 Malik Jackson Jacksonville State 5077 176 4.57 2.59 1.56 29 9'6" 4.38 7.39 11 8 5/8 30 1/4 71 7/8
70 Michael Herzog Hillsdale 5082 201 4.65 2.71 1.65 37 10'1" 4.29 7.28 DNP 9 1/4 30 74 1/2

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71 Dontae Smith Georgia Tech 5092 199 4.50 2.52 1.50 35 10'11" 4.39 7.21 DNP 9 1/2 31 1/2 74 1/4
72 Isaiah Woullard Louisiana Monroe 5090 213 4.58 2.67 1.60 30 1/2 9'7" 4.21 7.07 24 8 1/2 29 1/4 71 1/4
73 Larry McCammon FAU 5095 207 4.90 2.61 1.65 29 1/2 8'11" 4.45 7.47 18 8 7/8 29 7/8 72 1/4
74 Marcus Fulcher Sacramento State 5080 214 4.75 2.73 1.59 35 9'10" 4.38 7.33 17 10 1/8 32 3/8 76 1/4
75 Kavosiey Smoke Colorado 5094 202 4.58 2.62 1.58 29 9'3" 4.56 7.26 DNP 9 1/4 29 7/8 75 1/2
76 Terrell Jennings Florida A&M 5116 217 4.65 2.68 1.57 35 9'10" 4.61 7.72 DNP 10 1/8 31 5/8 73 3/4
77 Dominic Gonnella South Florida 5105 208 4.59 2.65 1.59 37 10'1" 4.21 7.09 23 9 1/8 30 1/4 72 7/8
78 Donavyn Lester UNLV 6004 214 4.75 2.77 1.70 36 10'4" 4.43 DNP 15 9 1/2 32 77
79 Antwan Squire Pittsburg State 5066 202 4.79 2.72 1.59 30 9'5" 4.41 7.41 DNP 8 5/8 29 1/8 73 7/8
80 Noah Cain LSU 5101 222 4.70 2.72 1.65 30 1/2 9'0" 4.71 7.41 23 9 1/2 30 1/2 74 1/4
81 Jacob Kibodi Louisiana 6004 218 4.64 2.66 1.66 30 1/2 10'2" 4.57 7.41 15 8 3/4 31 5/8 77 7/8
82 La'Damian Webb South Alabama 5071 211 4.66 2.70 1.59 29 1/2 9'4" 4.60 7.27 19 9 1/8 30 1/2 71 3/4
83 Markese Stepp Western Kentucky 5114 229 4.62 2.59 1.65 33 10'4" DNP DNP DNP 9 1/2 32 1/4 77
84 Trel Palmer James Madison 5110 218 4.72 2.78 1.62 28 9'6" 4.47 7.50 18 9 3/4 31 76 3/4
85 John Emery Jr. LSU DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
86 Christian Turner Indiana 5093 208 4.77 2.78 1.70 34 10'5" 4.58 7.52 26 9 3/8 30 1/2 74
87 Tyler Lavine SMU 5101 218 4.78 2.77 1.69 32 1/2 9'7" 4.49 7.26 28 8 1/2 30 1/4 69 1/2
88 Kairee Robinson San Jose State 5066 195 4.64 2.70 1.58 34 9'4" 4.39 7.16 18 8 3/4 28 5/8 68 1/8
89 Narii Gaither Gardner-Webb 5077 179 4.62 2.66 1.57 33 1/2 10'0" 4.40 7.15 16 8 5/8 29 1/4 71 5/8
90 Deion Smith BYU 5106 194 4.57 2.65 1.63 30 10'5" 4.32 7.35 10 9 1/8 31 3/8 76 3/4
91 C'Bo Flemister Pittsburgh 5110 205 4.54 2.69 1.56 37 1/2 9'10" 4.26 7.03 16 8 7/8 31 3/8 75 1/2
92 Nazar Bombata Arizona 5117 202 4.74 2.75 1.76 31 1/2 9'7" 4.52 7.38 14 10 31 75 1/4
93 Ja’Den McKenzie Rhode Island 5116 236 4.68 2.66 1.65 34 9'7" 4.56 7.23 13 9 1/4 31 1/4 74 5/8
94 Darryl Davis-McNeil Kutztown 5101 202 4.64 2.71 1.65 31 9'4" 4.48 7.44 17 9 1/8 29 3/4 73 1/4
95 Ian Wheeler Howard 5100 203 4.58 2.62 1.63 35 1/2 10'4" 4.62 7.48 DNP 9 1/4 31 3/8 73 3/8
96 Ryan Montgomery Cincinnati 5095 201 4.65 2.65 1.64 32 1/2 9'8" 4.40 7.13 19 9 1/8 29 5/8 72
97 Corey Watkins North Greenville 5076 189 4.56 2.57 1.65 33 10'2" 4.51 7.71 12 8 1/2 30 72 1/2
98 Vincent Davis Jr. UNLV 5077 174 4.58 2.65 1.52 33 9'10" 4.47 7.33 6 8 7/8 30 72 1/2
99 Eddie Battle Florida 5114 206 4.69 2.70 1.68 31 9'6" 4.33 7.07 17 8 32 77 1/2
100 Jalen Jackson Villanova 5091 216 4.60 2.64 1.59 38 1/2 9'6" 4.26 7.07 20 9 1/8 30 1/4 73 1/2
101 Nakia Watson Washington State 5112 216 4.94 2.85 1.71 30 1/2 9'2" 4.36 7.35 21 9 31 3/8 74 3/4
102 Jared Wilson Miss. Valley State 5094 221 4.86 2.87 1.66 27 1/2 8'7" 4.77 7.41 16 9 5/8 31 1/2 75 1/8
103 Juwon Farri Eastern Illinois 5084 197 4.69 2.69 1.63 34 9'8" 4.57 7.18 16 8 1/2 28 3/4 70
104 Ali Mohamed Bemidji State 5082 209 4.76 2.72 1.70 34 9'5" 4.47 7.24 28 9 1/8 30 1/2 74 5/8
105 David Bailey Texas A&M 6000 225 4.93 2.78 1.71 26 1/2 8'9" DNP DNP 9 9 3/4 30 5/8 71 5/8
106 Geo Washington Ashland 5075 163 4.71 2.75 1.72 33 9'9" 4.44 7.31 DNP 8 1/2 28 1/4 69 1/4
107 Reese White Coastal Carolina 5091 201 4.85 2.82 1.67 25 1/2 8'6" 4.50 7.28 17 8 3/4 30 1/2 71 3/4
108 Antavious Willis Southern Miss 5086 170 4.64 2.62 1.64 33 9'10" 4.49 7.36 DNP 9 3/4 31 75
109 Marcus Knight Tennessee Tech 5112 205 4.69 2.58 1.63 30 9'2" 4.27 7.14 13 8 3/8 30 5/8 73 1/4
110 TD Ayo-Durojaiye Villanova 5115 205 4.69 2.71 1.58 35 1/2 10'0" 4.25 7.19 17 9 32 75 3/4
111 Nolan Susel Black Hills State 5095 214 4.59 2.62 1.64 30 9'9" 4.43 7.16 19 9 3/4 30 1/2 74 1/4
112 Wynton Ruth Ottawa (Kan.) 5077 201 4.69 2.70 1.53 32 1/2 9'7" 4.15 7.25 15 8 1/4 29 70 5/8
113 Jalen Bussey West Florida 5051 167 4.61 2.65 1.55 32 9'2" 4.49 DNP 15 8 3/8 30 1/4 72 1/4
114 Kimo Clarke Virginia State 5090 209 4.69 2.65 1.68 35 10'0" DNP DNP 9 8 1/8 29 3/4 74 3/8
115 Ladarius Owens Texas Southern 5084 193 4.60 2.69 1.51 28 9'11" 4.60 7.34 DNP 9 1/2 29 3/4 71 1/4
116 Dylan McDuffie Kansas 5102 218 4.75 2.80 1.71 30 9'4" 4.53 7.43 29 8 30 1/2 74 1/2
117 Jordan Terrell Barton College 5077 213 4.60 2.69 1.62 35 10'0" 4.30 7.17 21 9 1/4 30 3/4 73 1/2
118 Tyquan Cox Northern Michigan 5071 161 4.63 2.63 1.57 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 5/8 30 71 5/8
119 Shedro Louis Tulane 5071 166 4.51 2.54 1.66 30 1/2 9'5" 4.40 7.34 9 8 3/8 28 69 3/4
120 Rayshawn Boswell Hobart 5086 207 4.72 2.75 1.65 31 9'5" 4.41 7.30 18 9 1/8 29 1/2 74 1/8
121 Latrell Collier NC Central 5085 197 4.77 2.75 1.65 32 9'10" 4.40 7.05 20 8 1/4 29 5/8 69 5/8
122 Tyre Shelton Louisiana Tech 5100 184 4.51 2.63 1.53 32 9’4” 4.45 7.20 10 8 3/8 30 ¼ 72 1/2
123 John Gay Maine 5101 195 4.56 2.78 1.59 36 10'0" 4.52 7.54 16 8 1/2 30 3/4 73 1/4
124 Christian Malloy Delta State 5087 189 4.72 2.78 1.69 32 10'0" 4.59 7.76 20 8 1/2 29 1/2 70 1/2
125 Deyvon Butler Western Colorado 5094 186 4.58 2.52 1.59 35 1/2 9'11" 4.35 7.23 13 9 1/2 30 3/4 72 7/8
126 DJ Griffus Baldwin Wallace 5083 206 4.71 2.70 1.72 38 10'1" 4.62 7.25 24 9 3/8 30 7/8 71 7/8
127 CJ Wilson West Florida 5086 194 4.63 2.64 1.58 34 1/2 10'1" 4.64 7.75 15 9 1/4 30 3/4 73 1/2
128 Noah Holland Shorter 5106 203 4.88 2.76 1.62 30 1/2 9'8" 4.63 7.72 17 10 32 1/4 76 1/2
129 Devon Brewer Stetson 5091 192 4.77 2.78 2.63 28 1/2 9'1" 4.41 7.39 DNP 9 3/8 28 5/8 70 3/8
130 Gino Appleberry Chattanooga 5082 199 4.69 2.69 1.64 27 1/2 9'1" 4.43 7.34 19 8 3/4 29 3/8 72 3/8
131 Darran Butts Hampton 5062 160 4.73 2.71 1.59 26 9'1" 4.53 7.29 DNP 8 5/8 29 3/8 70 1/4
132 Asa Martin Troy 5103 199 4.89 2.88 1.78 27 1/2 8'8" 4.80 7.35 DNP 9 3/4 30 3/4 75
133 Sidney Gibbs Shaw 5082 193 4.77 2.70 1.56 32 1/2 9'0" 4.58 7.58 22 8 1/4 29 1/2 70 1/8
134 Thomas Little Illinois College 5093 185 4.91 2.87 1.78 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 30 1/8 72
135 Ari Broussard Rice 5107 222 4.78 2.71 1.71 34 1/2 10'2" 4.40 7.26 25 9 5/8 30 1/8 74 1/8
136 D'Ago Hunter Towson 5035 161 4.59 2.66 1.57 34 1/2 9'5" 4.28 7.09 15 8 3/4 28 5/8 66 7/8
137 Mark-Antony Richards UCF 6006 219 4.71 2.69 1.63 30 10'0" 4.55 7.52 DNP 9 3/8 32 5/8 77 3/4

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138 Soujah Gasu Idaho State 5080 197 4.74 2.75 1.67 31 1/2 9'7" 4.28 7.23 21 9 29 7/8 71
139 Isaiah Williams San Diego 6003 206 4.86 2.88 1.71 35 1/2 9'8" 4.51 7.38 DNP 9 5/8 31 1/4 76 1/8
140 Demetrius Battle UAB 5116 245 4.79 2.72 1.62 34 1/2 9'2" 4.58 7.87 19 10 1/4 32 76 1/8
141 Larry Martin Ashland 5080 209 4.90 2.78 1.70 30 1/2 9'3" 4.77 7.50 26 8 3/4 28 1/4 68 1/8
142 Ra'veion Hargrove TAMU Commerce 5042 173 4.75 2.70 1.58 31 8'11" 4.32 7.58 11 8 7/8 27 1/2 66 1/8

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WIDERECEIVERS

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WIDE RECEIVERS

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. MARVIN HARRISON JR. Ohio State 1st 3JR 6032 209 DNP (DNP) 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 1/4 21.71
2. MALIK NABERS LSU 1st 3JR 6002 199 4.38 (1.56) 9 7/8 31 3/8 76 1/8 20.74
3. ROME ODUNZE Washington 1st 4JR 6027 212 4.45 (1.54) 9 1/4 32 1/4 76 3/4 21.89
4. BRIAN THOMAS JR. LSU 1st 3JR 6027 209 4.33 (1.52) 9 3/4 32 3/4 79 5/8 21.55
5. LADD MCCONKEY Georgia 1st-2nd 4JR 5115 186 4.39 (1.52) 8 5/8 30 1/4 72 22.46
6. ADONAI MITCHELL Texas 1st-2nd 3JR 6022 205 4.34 (1.48) 9 32 3/8 77 5/8 21.55
7. KEON COLEMAN Florida State 2nd 3JR 6032 213 4.61 (1.62) 9 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/8 20.94
8. ROMAN WILSON Michigan 2nd 4SR 5106 185 4.39 (1.51) 9 3/8 30 3/8 72 1/2 22.85
9. RICKY PEARSALL Florida 2nd-3rd 5SR 6010 191 4.41 (1.49) 9 1/4 30 7/8 73 3/8 23.63
10. XAVIER WORTHY Texas 2nd-3rd 3JR 5112 165 4.21 (1.44) 8 3/4 31 1/8 74 1/4 20.99
11. MALACHI CORLEY Western Kentucky 2nd-3rd 4SR 5105 207 4.56 (1.59) 9 31 74 7/8 22.09
12. TROY FRANKLIN Oregon 2nd-3rd 3JR 6017 176 4.41 (1.54) 8 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/4 21.22
13. JA’LYNN POLK Washington 3rd 4JR 6013 203 4.52 (1.59) 9 3/4 31 3/4 74 1/2 22.04
14. XAVIER LEGETTE South Carolina 3rd 5SR 6010 221 4.39 (1.57) 9 31 7/8 77 1/2 23.24
15. MALIK WASHINGTON Virginia 3rd 5SR 5084 191 4.47 (1.57) 9 1/4 30 3/8 72 7/8 23.51
16. DEVONTEZ WALKER North Carolina 3rd-4th 4JR 6014 193 4.36 (1.51) 9 1/8 33 1/4 79 1/8 22.85
17. JERMAINE BURTON Alabama 3rd-4th 4SR 6002 196 4.45 (1.59) 9 7/8 31 75 1/8 22.83
18. BRENDEN RICE USC 3rd-4th 4SR 6023 208 4.50 (1.59) 9 5/8 33 78 22.10
19. JALEN MCMILLAN Washington 3rd-4th 4JR 6010 197 4.47 (1.62) 10 32 1/8 77 3/8 22.38
20. JAVON BAKER UCF 4th 4SR 6012 202 4.54 (1.58) 9 5/8 32 1/4 78 1/4 22.19
21. JACOB COWING Arizona 4th 5SR 5083 168 4.38 (1.52) 9 29 1/4 69 1/8 23.23
22. JOHNNY WILSON Florida State 4th-5th 4JR 6063 231 4.52 (1.59) 10 35 3/8 84 1/2 23.06
23. JHA’QUAN JACKSON Tulane 5th 4SR 5091 188 4.42 (1.54) 8 7/8 30 7/8 74 7/8 23.94
24. ANTHONY GOULD Oregon State 5th 5SR 5083 174 4.39 (1.50) 8 7/8 29 5/8 69 7/8 23.05
25. LUKE MCCAFFREY Rice 5th 5SR 6015 198 4.46 (1.56) 9 5/8 30 1/8 74 1/2 23.06
26. JAMARI THRASH Louisville 5th-6th 5SR 5116 188 4.46 (1.52) 8 5/8 31 74 1/2 23.35
27. TAHJ WASHINGTON USC 5th-6th 5SR 5096 174 4.52 (1.63) 8 3/8 29 1/8 70 22.94
28. CORNELIUS JOHNSON Michigan 5th-6th 5SR 6026 212 4.44 (1.52) 8 5/8 31 7/8 77 1/4 23.41
29. RYAN FLOURNOY SE Missouri State 6th 6SR 6006 202 4.44 (1.52) 10 1/8 31 5/8 76 1/8 24.49
30. AINIAS SMITH Texas A&M 6th 5SR 5093 190 4.55 (1.57) 8 1/2 29 70 1/4 22.90
31. XAVIER WEAVER Colorado 6th-7th 5SR 6002 175 4.47 (1.48) 8 7/8 31 1/8 73 1/4 23.54
32. BUB MEANS Pittsburgh 6th-7th 5SR 6010 212 4.43 (1.56) 10 1/8 33 1/4 79 3/8 23.29
33. JALEN COKER Holy Cross 6th-7th 4JR 6013 208 4.57 (1.60) 9 7/8 32 7/8 76 3/4 22.49
34. ISAIAH WILLIAMS Illinois 7th 5SR 5092 179 4.57 (1.56) 9 1/8 30 1/8 72 3/4 23.24
35. TULU GRIFFIN Mississippi State 7th 4SR 5100 181 4.43 (1.54) 9 1/8 30 5/8 72 3/4 23.26
36. JORDAN WHITTINGTON Texas PFA-7th 5SR 6005 205 DNP (DNP) 10 30 3/8 73 5/8 23.57
37. MASON TIPTON Yale PFA-7th 5SR 5097 179 4.33 (1.46) 9 1/8 29 1/2 71 23.58
38. JOSHUA CEPHUS UTSA PFA-7th 5SR 6021 193 4.58 (1.52) 9 1/8 31 5/8 76 23.14
39. CASEY WASHINGTON Illinois PFA-7th 5SR 6007 201 4.46 (1.57) 9 7/8 31 1/8 76 23.14
40. DEVAUGHN VELE Utah PFA 5SR 6040 203 4.47 (1.58) 9 3/4 33 1/2 79 1/8 26.37
41. JAXON JANKE South Dakota State PFA 6SR 6023 214 4.58 (1.54) 8 7/8 30 1/2 75 7/8 24.46
42. TAYVION ROBINSON Kentucky PFA 5SR 5104 191 4.75 (1.62) 9 1/4 31 75 1/4 23.57
43. MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT Georgia PFA 4SR 6011 206 4.81 (1.66) 10 33 77 3/4 22.30
44. AHMAREAN BROWN South Carolina PFA 5SR 5080 170 4.37 (1.49) 8 7/8 29 3/4 70 1/4 23.35
45. XAVIER JOHNSON Ohio State PFA 6SR 6006 202 4.63 (1.59) 9 3/8 32 3/8 77 5/8 24.96
46. DRAKE STOOPS Oklahoma PFA 6SR 5095 186 4.71 (1.63) 8 1/2 29 69 1/2 24.86
47. JOHN JILES West Florida PFA 6SR 6026 219 4.56 (1.57) 9 3/4 34 3/8 81 3/4 23.80
48. COLE BURGESS SUNY Cortland PFA 6SR 6004 192 4.45 (1.43) 9 1/8 30 1/2 73 5/8 24.21
49. TEJHAUN PALMER UAB PFA 6SR 6016 210 4.45 (1.54) 9 7/8 33 3/4 78 23.93
50. RAMEL KEYTON Tennessee PFA 5SR 6023 191 4.47 (1.57) 9 7/8 32 3/4 79 1/8 23.61
51. JADON JANKE South Dakota State PFA 6SR 6021 212 4.53 (1.53) 9 30 3/8 73 7/8 24.46
52. TYLER HARRELL Miami PFA 6SR 6003 193 4.25 (1.50) 9 1/2 32 77 23.73

1. MARVIN HARRISON JR. | Ohio State 6032 | 209 lbs. | 3JR Philadelphia, Pa. (St. Joseph’s) 8/11/2002 (age 21.71) #18
BACKGROUND: Marvin Harrison Jr., the oldest of two boys, was born and raised in Philadelphia. He played various sports, like basketball and track, throughout
childhood. But with a father (Marvin Sr.) who’s an NFL Hall of Famer, he was naturally drawn to football. At the urging of his father, who w as a volunteer coach for
several of his son’s teams through high school, Harrison often played a year or two up in youth football t o develop his talent versus older competition. Harrison
started his prep career at La Salle College High School and played on varsity as a freshman, posting 20 catches for 254 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. After his
freshman year, he transferred to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, where he was teammates with other top recruits, like QB Kyle McCord (Ohio State) and LB Jeremi ah

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Trotter Jr. (Clemson). Harrison helped lead St. Joseph’s Prep, which had several games broadcast nationally by ESPN, to three straight state championships. As a
sophomore, he caught 50 passes for 725 yards and eight touchdowns, earning All -League honors. As a junior, Harrison posted 47 receptions for 1,033 yards and 15
touchdowns to draw All-State honors in 2019. As a senior during the pandemic-shorted 2020 season, he had 27 catches for 613 yards and nine touchdowns. Harrison
finished his prep career with 2,625 yards and 37 touchdowns, both of which set Philadelphia Catholic League records, on 144 total receptions. He played bask etball at
La Salle College as a freshman but decided to focus on football after transferring to St. Joseph’s Prep. Harrison compete d in indoor track in high school, posting
personal bests of 6.82 seconds in the 55-meter dash, 7.26 in the 60-meter dash, 23.35 in the 200 and 54.40 in the 400.

A four-star recruit, Harrison was the No. 14 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 5 recruit in Pennsylvania (McCor d and Trotter, his high school
teammates, were both ranked higher). He received his first scholarship offer as a freshman, from Syracuse (his father’s alma mater). Harrison also collected offers
from Florida, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State and others, but he developed a close relationship with the Ohio State coaches — and McCord (Harrison’s high
school quarterback) also committed to the Buckeyes. Harrison committed to Ohio State midway through his senior season and graduated high school early to enroll
in January 2021. He was the No. 16 recruit in Ohio State’s 2021 class, and the third-ranked receiver behind Emeka Egbuka and Jayden Ballard. Harrison had to be
convinced to sign on for a few NIL deals, because he initially considered them a “distraction.” His father was drafted in the first round (No. 19) in the 1996 NFL Draft
and had a legendary for the Indianapolis Colts (1996-2008), finishing with 1,102 receptions, 14,580 receiving yards and 128 receiving touchdowns. Harrison elected to
skip the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (13/1) 11 139 12.6 3 1 First start came in the Rose Bowl; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/13) 77 1,263 16.4 14 3 Unanimous All-American; Big Ten WR of the year; First Team All-Big Ten; Led team in receiving
2023: (12/12) 67 1,211 18.1 14 6 Unanimous All-American; Biletnikoff Award (top FBS WR); Big Ten WR of the year; First Team All -Big Ten
Total: (38/26) 155 2,613 16.9 31 10

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COMBINE 6032 209 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no skill drills or workout — choice)
PRO DAY - 209 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no height or workout — choice)

STRENGTHS: Extraordinary pass-catching dexterity and freaky athleticism … explosive off the line and uses a variety of releases to defeat press … reaches t op speed
quickly (23.1 mph in-game speed) and creates vertical push in the route … cohesive footwork, pacing and burst to snap off 90 -degree breaks and easily create
separation (doesn’t like running fades, because he prefers to win with route prowess) … instinctive tracking skills to slow down or speed up to catch the football in a
specific spot … fast, natural hands and won’t fight the football … able to contort his long, lithe frame and make challenging catches above the rim or down by his
shoelaces … plays more powerful than he looks and maintains focus through the catch … not very elusive, but he has t he athletic talent to navigate after the catch on
bubbles and shallow crossers … high football IQ and quickly processes concepts and coverages … credits part of his success to the “Seeker,” a state-of-the-art and
programmable JUGS machine that he uses religiously every day (he became a partner with the machine’s parent company, Monarc Sport, which now works with
several college and NFL teams) … since he was a kid, he always treated his football training as more of a job than sport (NFL scout: “As talented as he is, his discipline
and dedication to the craft might be the most impressive part of this guy.”) … blessed with Hall-of-Fame bloodlines and receives daily tutorship from his father, one of
the greatest pass catchers in NFL history … versatile and has experience lining up across the formation and running a full route tree … highly productive and made his
mark in the Ohio State record books, despite only two years as a starter — finished his career sixth in school history in both catches (155) and receiving yards (2,613)
and third in touchdown grabs (31).

WEAKNESSES: Lean, muscular body type and doesn’t have elite body armor on his frame … will struggle to power through NFL jam or tackle at tempts … guilty of
coasting at times when he doesn’t expect to be the target (see Ohio State’s first-quarter INT on 2023 Michigan tape) … plays fast as a ball carrier but not a true YAC
weapon, and you’d wish he had more make-you-miss after the catch (just five forced missed tackles in 2023) … one of the true weak areas of his game is perimeter
blocking, because of disappointing effort on multiple 2023 tapes … battled through several ankle injuries the last two seasons and suffered a concussion in the 2022
College Football Playoff semifinals vs. Georgia (January 2023), which potentially changed the outcome of the game.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Harrison lined up primarily on the boundary in 2022 before seeing more slot and field reps in 2023 in head coach Ryan
Day’s multiple spread offense. At a program known for producing high-level receiver talent, he became the first pass catcher in school history with multiple 1,000 -
yard receiving seasons and set the school record with 15 100-yard receiving games. In his final season, he earned a trip to New York City as a Heisman finalist, took
home the Biletnikoff Award and became just the fifth two-time unanimous All-American in Ohio State history (and the first since Orlando Pace). It can be difficult to
discuss Harrison without sounding hyperbolic, because he grades well above average in most areas of playing the position. A tall, lean target with the long speed and
short-area agility of a smaller player, Harrison displays controlled fluidity in his releases/routes, which allows him to create se paration with complex breaks, stem
angles and subtle head/body fakes. He has the uncanny ability to slow down the ball with his eyes, expand his catch radius and frame the football to make low -
percentage catches appear routine (similar to Larry Fitzgerald). He has finesse tendencies, and his average physicality is one of the only areas of his game that must
improve. Overall, Harrison has dominant receiving traits and can win from anywhere on the field , because of his athletic gifts, route savvy and
adjustment/finishing skills at the catch point. He is among the best receiving prospects to enter the NFL in recent memory, and he has the dedication to his craft
to be a playmaking No. 1 NFL receiver and future All-Pro.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 2 overall)

2. MALIK NABERS | LSU 6002 | 199 lbs. | 3JR Youngsville, La. (Southside) 7/28/2003 (age 20.74) #8
BACKGROUND: Malik Nabers, who has five sisters and one brother, was born and raised in Lafayette (an hour drive west of Baton Rouge). He grew up playing outside
with his friends (biking, skateboarding, etc.) and throwing the ball around, but he didn’t play organized sports when he was young. When he started playing team
sports in middle school, baseball (centerfield and pitcher) was his initial go-to before he tried basketball and football. Nabers attended Ovey Comeaux High School in
Lafayette and played wide receiver, defensive back and returner on the freshman football team — it was during that time he started to take the sport more seriously
as a possible long-term option. He moved up to varsity as a sophomore and caught 17 passes for 438 yards and four touchdowns. However, his talen t started to truly
blossom when he joined the Louisiana Bootleggers 15-and-under 7-on-7 team, coached by Donald Fusilier. That team went undefeated and won the 2019 7 -on-7
National Championship in Atlanta. Nabers followed that up with a sensational junior season at Comeaux, as he led all receivers in the state with 58 receptions for
1,223 yards and 21 touchdowns. After his mother moved to Youngsville prior to Nabers’ senior year, he transferred to Southside High School but was ruled ineligible
— his former defensive coordinator at Comeaux was hired by Southside, and there was a rule in place forbidding players from fol lowing a coach to another school.
Nabers was forced to sit out the 2020 season and spent the year practi cing on the scout team. Nevertheless, he was named an Under Armour All-American. Nabers
also lettered in basketball and track (sprints and relays), setting a personal best of 23.42 seconds in the 200 meters.

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A four-star recruit, Nabers was the No. 39 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Louisiana (No. 4 rece iver in the state). After his 7-on-7
performance as a sophomore, his name spread like wildfire in the recruiting world (both as a wide receiver and defensive back). His first scholarship offer was from
nearby Lafayette. He then received his first SEC offer (Tennessee), followed by several national offers, like Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas. Nabers
developed a close relationship with several coaches at Mississippi State and wanted to play in former head coach Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense. He committed to the
Bulldogs on his 17th birthday (July 2020). On the same day that LSU played Mississippi State during the 2020 season, former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron called
Nabers and offered him a scholarship (Mississippi State won that game). He stayed committed to the Bulldogs but was on the fence about the decision. On signing
day, Nabers flipped to LSU and was the No. 13 recruit in Orgeron’s 2021 class (his final class as head coach). Nabers enrolled at age 17, in the summer of 2021.

His uncle (Gabe) was an H-back at Florida State (2016-19), and he played for two seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers (2020 -21) after going undrafted. Nabers’
cousin (Jordan Allen), who has been like a brother and best friend to Nabers since childhood, is a rising sophomore safety at LSU. Nabers took part in LSU’s study
abroad program and spent 10 days in Senegal in May 2023. He elected to skip his senior season and declare for the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (11/6) 28 417 14.9 4 6 Freshman All-SEC; Missed two games (left shoulder); Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (14/11) 72 1,017 14.1 3 4 Led SEC in receptions; Led team in receiving yards; 5 -yard passing TD; Bowl game MVP
2023: (13/13) 89 1,569 18.0 14 5 Unanimous All-American; First Team All-SEC; Led SEC in receiving
Total: (38/30) 189 3,003 15.9 21 15

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COMBINE N/A (invited, but no measurements, skill drills or workout — choice)
PRO DAY 6002 199 9 7/8 31 3/8 76 1/8 4.38 2.54 1.56 42 10’9” - - 15 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Gliding athlete with the acceleration to separate early or late in the route … reliable downfield target on seams, corners an d posts … skillfully settles his
feet to snap his breaks or draw corners out of phase … had at least one catch of 20-plus yards in all 12 regular-season games in 2023, and explosive plays are his
weapon of choice (78.7 percent of his catches in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown) … smoothly adjusts and frames the football away from his body …
attacks the ball when working back to the quarterback … credits his time as a baseball centerfielder for developing his rangy tracking skills … average play strength,
but he maintains his focus in traffic … has wiggle after the catch and consistently fights for extra yards … experienced rout e runner, both inside and outside …
functional blocker and has the tools to continue getting better … took on more of a leadership role in the wide receiver room as a junior … one of the youngest
players in the draft class (won’t turn 21 until his first training camp) … was a slot receiver when he arrived at LSU and learned how to work outside … finished his
career as the most prolific wide receiver in LSU history … led the SEC in catches each of the last two seasons and is only the second player in school history with
multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons (joining Josh Reed).

WEAKNESSES: Average size and lacks ideal bulk (weight fluctuated between 195 and 205 pounds in college) … play strength is adequate, but he will find a tougher
time outmuscling NFL corners … relies on his body to finish grabs more than you’d like to see (five drops in 2023) … minimal special-teams experience (returned two
punts in the 2022 season opener and muffed both) … arrested on Bourbon Street in New Orleans (February 2023) for illegal carrying of a weapon (misdemeanor
charge was later dropped) … injured his left shoulder as a freshman and missed two games (September 2021).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at LSU, Nabers was the leading receiver in offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s spread scheme, splitting his sn aps 50-50 between
outside and the slot. Of all the talented wide receivers that have gone through Baton Rouge, Nabers stan ds alone in both catches (189) and receiving yards (3,003),
and in 2023 he led the FBS in receiving yards per game (120.7). An explosive play creator (led the FBS with 34 catches of 20-plus yards in 2023), Nabers uses his gliding
speed to consistently win on slot fades or one-on-one vertical routes. His favorite play in the playbook is the jet sweep (his 7 -on-7 highlights from high school are
legendary). He also can win underneath as a snatch-and-run target and will continue to ascend as he develops his finishing skills and route discipline. Overall, Nabers
has only average size/strength, but he offers dynamic potential, because of his ability to accelerate/decelerate on command and always make himself available
with his athletic catch-point skills. He projects as a playmaking receiver in the NFL.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 3 overall)

3. ROME ODUNZE | Washington 6027 | 212 lbs. | 4JR Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman) 6/3/2002 (age 21.89) #1
BACKGROUND: Rome (ROAM) Odunze (oh-DUNE-zay) is originally from Orem, Utah. At age 3, he and his parents moved to Las Vegas. He returned to Utah almost
every summer to visit his maternal grandparents’ farm, where he learned how to milk cows. With Nigerian roots (his paternal grandparents emigrated to the U.S.),
Odunze initially was drawn to soccer, which he started playing at age 4. However, he switched to Pop Warner football at age 6 and quickly fell in love with the spot.
(He also played baseball and basketball throughout childhood). Odunze attended Las Vegas football powerhouse Bishop Gorman High School and was elevated to
varsity during his freshman season. He was set to be a starter as a sophomore, but he broke his collarbone in August 2017 and missed almost the entire season. As a
junior, Odunze had his breakout season with 60 receptions for 1,347 yards and 15 touchdowns, earning All -Conference and All-State honors and helping Bishop
Gorman to the 2018 state championship. He was named the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year as a senior with 54 catches for 1,222 yards and 15 touchdowns,
adding a pair of punt returns for touchdowns. Odunze was also an accomplished track athlete (sprints and relays) at Bishop Go rman and won the 2019 state title in
the 200 meters at 21.25 seconds, a school record and the fifth-fastest time in state history. He set a personal best of 10.67 in the 100 meters, good enough for fourth
place at the state meet and the second-fastest time in school history (behind Kyu Blu-Kelly’s 10.66).

A four-star recruit, Odunze was the No. 40 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Nevada (behind TE Dar nell Washington). He collected 30-
plus offers, including from high-profile programs like Alabama, BYU (his first offer), Florida, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and
USC. He was drawn to Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley’s offense but ultimately chose Washington. Odunze committed in August 2019, and he stayed committed after
Jimmy Lake took over when Petersen stepped down in December 2019 (WRs coach Junior Adams, Odunze’s recruiter, remained on staff). Odunze was the No. 4
recruit in Washington’s 2020 class (fellow receiver Jalen McMillan was No. 1). When Lake was fired and Adams left for a job at Oregon following the 2021 season,
Odunze considered entering the transfer portal. He decided to stay after meeting with new head coach Kalen DeBoer and offensi ve coordinator Ryan Grubb.

His older brother (Tyce) played linebacker at Pima Community College in 2018. His mother (Necia Bunnell) was a standout basketball player at Mountain View High
School in Utah and won a state title in 1996. Rome received his first name because his father (James Odunze) is a “history buff” who was interested in the Roman
Empire. Odunze is majoring in history and communications and earned a spot on the All-Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll. After almost leaving early for the 2023 NFL
Draft, Odunze stayed for his fourth season, then skipped his senior year to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

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YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2020: (4/1) 6 72 12.0 0 1 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/7) 41 415 10.1 4 7 Missed three games (injury)
2022: (12/8) 75 1,145 15.3 7 4 Third Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led Pac-12 in rec. yds; 5-yd rush TD; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (15/14) 92 1,640 17.8 13 3 Consensus All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led FBS in rec. yds; 83-yd PR TD; 14-yd rush TD; Team Captain
Total: (40/30) 214 3,272 15.3 24 15

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COMBINE 6027 212 9 1/4 32 1/4 76 3/4 4.45 2.57 1.54 39 10’4” 4.03 6.88 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6030 220 9 1/4 32 1/8 77 - - - - - - - - (no workout — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with desirable measurables … coordinated pass catcher and snatches cleanly (very low drop rate the past two sea sons) … plays
exceptionally well through contact … uses his length to make full-extension grabs and his frame to box out and win contested balls … tracks the deep ball like Ken
Griffey Jr. patrolled centerfield … route running showcases his light feet and body twitch … gliding speed and toggles his ac celeration to stack corners or create late
separation … competes with physicality, before and after the catch … multi-faceted and can be a vertical threat but also a red-zone weapon … his track training and
conditioning is clear on the football field … just three career punt returns, but he returned one 83 yards for a touch down in 2023 … smart, respected voice in the
locker room and voted a team captain by his teammates for his final season … will play through pain — suffered a broken rib and punctured lung recovering an onside
kick (September 2023) but didn’t miss any time … he looked up all of Washington’s receiving records after he enrolled and met several of his lofty goals, including
breaking Reggie Williams’ single-season record for receiving yards.

WEAKNESSES: Needs to continue expanding his route tree … average suddenness in short areas and change of direction … can occasionally mak e the first man miss,
but his elusiveness is mediocre by NFL standards … handled press well when he saw it but jam technique needs continued development … fumbled twice in 2023 …
perimeter run blocking is very up and down and needs more consistency … just 60 career snaps on special-teams coverages.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Washington, Odunze primarily lined up outside in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s spread scheme (75 percent wide, 25
percent slot over his career). His production improved each season, including an All -America 2023 campaign with an FBS-best 1,640 receiving yards and an elite first-
down/touchdown rate (80.4 percent). Odunze is field fast with fluid route running and above-average tracking/adjustment skills to secure catches in high-trafficked
areas or create explosive plays downfield (32 catches of 20-plus yards in 2023, second most in the FBS). His body control at the catch point has always been a
strength, but he took major strides in 2023 with his ability to play through contact and use focused concentration to win 50 -50 balls. Overall, Odunze is an above-
average height/weight/speed athlete with the pass-catching instincts and competitive focus to be a playmaking NFL receiver. He projects as a true X receiver and
has the skill level to elevate his quarterback’s play (stylistically similar to Drake London).

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 6 overall)

4. BRIAN THOMAS JR. | LSU 6027 | 209 lbs. | 3JR Walker, La. (Walker) 10/8/2002 (age 21.55) #11
BACKGROUND: Brian Thomas Jr., who has a sister (Shenika), grew up in Walker (just outside of Baton Rouge). He started playing organized sports at age 6, primarily
basketball and football. He played football all the way through youth sports and middle school, although many around him believed basketball would be his long-term
future. Thomas starred on several travel and AAU basketball teams, including the 15U Elfrid Payton Elite (led the team to the 2018 championship). Even though
Thomas played football from a young age, his father (Brian Sr.) wanted him to focus only on basketball as a freshman at Walker High School, because of Thomas’
slender size. With his high-flying dunks, Thomas was an immediate star on the basketball court and helped the team to a 38 -4 record, including the 2017-18 5A state
championship — the first in school history. In the title game, Thomas (20 points, eight rebounds) fueled a comeback, overtime victory and was named game MVP. He
joined the football team prior to his sophomore season and started going to a trainer to help develop his frame. In his first high school game, he accounted for 278
receiving yards and three touchdowns on just four catches (69.5 yards per catch). Thomas had his most productive season as a junior with 75 receptions for 1,272
yards (17.0) and 17 touchdowns. He was named honorable mention All -State in 2019, as he led Walker to an 8-4 record. Walker played an abbreviated schedule in
2020 because of the pandemic, and Thomas finished with 32 receptions for 551 yards and nine tot al touchdowns. He received an invitation to the All-American Bowl
and earned All-District honors three straight years. After his breakout freshman season on the basketball court, Thomas led Walker back to t he title game in 2019. He
surpassed 1,000 career points midway through his sophomore season and was named All-State in basketball as a junior. Thomas didn’t play basketball as a senior, but
he did join the track team in 2021 and set personal bests of 11.23 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.12 in the 200.

A four-star recruit, Thomas was the No. 13 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Louisiana. Before he’ d even played a snap of high school
football, he received an offer from LSU after working out at a camp on the LSU campus in June 2018. Thomas also received high-level basketball offers (Texas A&M
offered him as a freshman), but he decided that football would be his future, because it was his “love” since childhood. Thom as added football offers from several
other SEC programs before narrowing down his final choice to Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M. He kept everyone in suspense until signing day , when he
officially inked with his home state Tigers. Thomas was the No. 5 recruit in former head coach Ed Orgeron’s final class at LSU. He elected to skip his senior season and
enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (12/9) 28 359 12.8 2 5 Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (13/6) 31 361 11.6 5 3
2023: (13/12) 68 1,177 17.3 17 5 Third Team All-American; Second Team All-SEC; Led FBS in receiving TDs
Total: (38/27) 127 1,897 14.9 24 13

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COMBINE 6027 209 9 3/4 32 3/4 79 5/8 4.33 2.55 1.52 38 1/2 10’6” - - 11 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6027 209 9 7/8 32 1/4 79 1/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size/speed athlete with fluid body movements … NFL-caliber accelerator off stutter-step release to quickly eat up grass and get over the top
on man corners (his favorite route is the slot fade) … comfortably finds the ball in flight and alters his body for contortionist mid-air adjustments … plays strong to the
football, and his focus doesn’t diminish with bodies around him … works back to the ball and uses box -out angles like a basketball power forward … minimal delay
going from catcher to runner, which is uncommon for a “big” receiver … shows natural run instincts to make the first man miss … put some impressive bl ocking

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efforts on tape (see his full-field hustle on Jayden Daniels’ long run against Florida in 2023) … his production improved each season, peaking at 1,000 -plus receiving
yards in 2023 (Thomas and Malik Nabers became just the third pair of LSU receivers to reach 1,000 receiving yards in the same season, joining Ja’Marr Chase/Justin
Jefferson in 2019 and Odell Beckham Jr./Jarvis Landry in 2013).

WEAKNESSES: Modest figure with room to improve his bulk … play strength will be tested by more physical press corners than he faced in college … tends to lose his
footing at the top of routes and needs to sharpen his breaks … a lot of crossers and verticals on tape, and his route tree needs more branches … shows great blocking
effort one play, then takes his foot off the pedal the next … benefited from an all-star supporting cast, including multiple NFL receivers and a Heisman-winning QB.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at LSU, Thomas was primarily an outside receiver in offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s spread scheme, working on both sides of
the formation (87.2 percent of his career snaps came outside). He showed flashes his first two seasons i n Baton Rouge but took his game to another level as a junior
in 2023, leading the FBS in touchdown grabs (17) — the most receiving TDs by a receiver in an FBS season since DeVonta Smith’s 23 in 2020. A former basketball
recruit, Thomas has unique body movements for his size (before and after the catch) with the focus and coordination to make plays above the rim. He consistently
gets on top of coverage with his quick acceleration (his 1.78-second “flying 20” was the fastest at the combine), although crisper cuts and improved leverage will help
him create better separation out of breaks. Overall, Thomas plays with impressive length, fluid speed and ball-winning athleticism. If his route efficiency catches up
with his natural talent, he will be a dangerous weapon in the NFL. He projects as a quality NFL starter with the upside of Tee Higgins.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 15 overall)

5. LADD MCCONKEY | Georgia 5115 | 186 lbs. | 4JR Chatsworth, Ga. (North Murray) 11/11/2001 (age 22.46) #84
BACKGROUND: Andrew Ladd McConkey, who has an older brother and younger sister, was born and raised in northwest Georgia (near the Tenness ee border). His
given first name is Andrew, but he goes by his middle name, Ladd, was his great-grandfather’s name. McConkey played baseball and football growing up (he’s also an
avid hunter and outdoorsman), but basketball was his best sport throughout childhood. His brother is five years older than hi m, so he would often compete against
older kids and “played up” a year or two once he started competing in organized sports. McConkey attended North Murray High School in Chatsworth, where he was
a two-way player at cornerback and wide receiver his first three seasons. After playing mostly on JV as a freshman, he started on v arsity as a sophomore at only 5-
foot-6 and 115 pounds (30 receptions for 388 yards and three touchdowns).

As the best player on the team, McConkey moved to quarterback for his senior season, and he led North Murray to an 11 -2 record and the 2019 regional
championship (the first in school history). He finished his final season with 3,051 all-purpose yards, and he made plays both with his arm (1,771 passing yards, 20
touchdowns) and as a runner (924 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns). He added four interceptions on defense (three of which he returned for touchdowns) and 356
return yards (three return touchdowns) — and he also handled punting duties. McConkey was named first team All -State as a senior, as well as All-Region for offense,
defense and special teams (2019 Regional Offensive Player of the Year). He was the starting point guard for the North Murray basketball team and helped the
program to a 20-5 record as a senior, including an undefeated 16-0 record in the region. McConkey also lettered in track as a junior (sprints and relays) and set a
personal best of 10.85 seconds in the 100 meters.

A three-star recruit, McConkey was the No. 169 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 121 recruit in Georgia. At just 160 pounds as a high school
senior, he was deemed “too small” by most FBS college programs, including his “dream school” Tennessee (he grew up rooting for the Volunteers, because of his
father and grandfather). After his junior season, McConkey received his first scholarship offer from FCS William & Mary, foll owed by several other FCS schools
(Chattanooga, Furman, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Mercer and Richmond). A month before signing day, he had only two FBS offers (Army and Kent State) and
was leaning towards signing with nearby Chattanooga. However, Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart attended one of his basketball games in January 2020 and
offered him a scholarship. McConkey was the No. 23 recruit (out of 25) in Smart’s 2020 recruiting class.

His older brother (Hinton) initially signed with Presbyterian College (2015), then played quarterback at West Georgia (2016-18). McConkey has had a steady girlfriend
(Sydney Horne) since high school. He graduated magna cum laude in only three years with a degree in finance (May 2023) and was named a finalist for the William V.
Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman). McConkey skipped his senior season and entered the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (15/7) 31 447 14.4 5 2 Freshman All-SEC; 24-yard TD run
2022: (15/13) 58 762 13.1 7 6 Second Team All-SEC; 70-yard TD run; 9-yard TD run; Successful 2-point conversion
2023: (9/1) 30 478 15.9 2 2 Team captain; Missed five games (back, ankle)
Total: (39/21) 119 1,687 14.2 14 10

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5115 186 8 5/8 30 1/4 72 4.39 2.54 1.52 36 10’4” - - 13 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5116 186 8 5/8 29 7/8 72 3/4 - - - - - 3.97 6.72 - (skills, shuttle, 3-cone only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Lightning quick with his releases and gets up to his top speed in a hurry … polished route runner and manipulates coverage wi th his steps, setup and a
variety of shoulder and head fakes … fluid hips and body control help him quickly transition out of his breaks and create separation … knows where to fit in coverage
versus either man or zone … very good locating skills and plays strong to the football … nifty and creative with the ball in his hands, with the instincts to find a crease
… offers punt-return value — averaged 13.3 yards per return (21/279/0) at Georgia … also experienced as a gunner and on kickoff coverages … competes with a
steady heartbeat, regardless of the situation or stage … served as a team captain in 2023, and his teammates cal l him a “student of the game” … NFL scouts say he
was the “confidence booster” for the Georgia offense, because of the way the quarterbacks trusted him.

WEAKNESSES: Unimposing body type with lean bulk that is likely maxed out (NFL scouts say adding weight has been a challenge for him in th e past) … short-armed
with average height/catching radius … doesn’t have the functional strength to beat the jam if he doesn’t win with his release … physical corners can stall or slow him
at the top of routes … runs tough with the ball in his hands, but he doesn’t have ideal run power or contact balance … played through nagging turf toe and knee
injuries during the 2022 season but didn’t miss any games; missed the first four games of his redshirt junior season because of a back injury (September 2023) and
missed another game after rolling his right ankle (November 2023).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Georgia, McConkey lined up across the formation in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s scheme (70.3 percent of his career snaps
came out wide; 29.6 percent were in the slot). He played in just nine games in 2023 (only one start) because of injuries, but there was a noticeable impact when he

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was on the field. A tough player to cover one on one, McConkey tempos his long speed to get on the toes of cornerbacks, then snaps the break point with his short -
area quickness. Although his lack of length and smaller hands hurt his catch radius, he plays with competitive ball skills an d doesn’t force the quarterback to be
perfect with placement. Overall, McConkey’s size and vulnerability to injuries aren’t ideal, but he is a sudden, skilled route runner and uses synchronized shake to
tie defensive backs in knots. He is a quarterback-friendly target with the inside-outside versatility to be a quality No. 2 option for an NFL offense.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 31 overall)

6. ADONAI MITCHELL | Texas 6022 | 205 lbs. | 3JR Missouri City, Texas (Cane Ridge) 10/8/2002 (age 21.55) #5
BACKGROUND: Adonai (ADD-an-I) “AD” Mitchell, the youngest of four boys, was born and raised in Missouri City (20 miles southwest of Houston). His mother (Darcy
Padgett), a former model, and father (Norman Mitchell), a former stand-up comedian and actor, moved to Houston in 2000 and founded the Bee Busy Wellness
Center, a nonprofit organization geared towards low-income individuals and families. In pee-wee and youth football, Mitchell was the kid with the ball in his hands
and primarily played quarterback. His older brothers played basketball, but after trying it for two years, Mitchell decided that sport wasn’t for him. He spent his
freshman year of high school at Westbury Christian School (a private school in Houston), and the coaches kept him at quarterb ack. To raise his recruiting profile,
Mitchell transferred to Ridge Point High School (class 6A school in Fort Bend County) prior to his sophomore season and moved to wide receiver. As a junior in 2018,
he earned second team All-District honors with 25 receptions for 378 yards and nine offensive touchdowns (five rushing, three receiving, one passing). He helped
Ridge Point to a 10-2 record and the 2018 district championship. With Mitchell still struggling to garner recruiting attention, his father moved to the Nashville area for
a year so his son could train with Buck Fitzgerald at the National Playmakers Academy. Mitchell transferred to Cane Ridge High School in Antioch, Tenn., for his senior
season in 2019. After filling in at quarterback for the first three games, he moved back to wide receiver and led the team with 49 catches for 795 yards and 11
touchdowns. Mitchell helped Cane Ridge to a 9 -4 record and state playoff appearance, and he was named the 2019 Region 5 -6A Athlete of the Year.

A four-star recruit, Mitchell was the No. 63 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Tennessee. He was originally in the 2020 recruiting class
but decided to reclassify to the 2021 class and spent the ‘20 season training. After moving to Tennessee for his senior season, Mitchell attended several recruiting
camps and received his first FBS offers (Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee). He picked up an offer from Ole Mi ss and Lane Kiffin in January 2020 and
committed a few months later. However, Mitchell continued receiving offers (Auburn and Texas) and taking visits. In July 2020, he flipped his commitment to Georgia
and former offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Mitchell enrolled early and was the No. 16 recruit in head coach Kirby Smart’s 2021 class (top receiver in the class).
His daughter (Icylinn) was born in the summer of 2021, and Mitchell’s parents have been raising her while Mitchell has been i n school. After two national
championships in two seasons in Athens, Mitchell entered the portal with the intention of moving closer to his daughter, and he transferred to Texas — a two-hour
car ride away. After one season in Austin, Mitchell elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: Spent the year training Reclassified from 2020 recruiting class to 2021 class
2021: (15/12) 29 426 14.7 4 6 Georgia; Caught go-ahead TD in National Championship Game; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (6/3) 9 134 14.9 3 0 Georgia; Missed nine games (left ankle); Threw a 2-pt conversion
2023: (14/13) 55 845 15.4 11 1 Texas; Second Team All-Big 12; Led Big 12 in receiving TDs
Total: (35/28) 93 1,405 15.1 18 7

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6022 205 9 32 3/8 77 5/8 4.34 2.50 1.48 39 1/2 11’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6022 209 9 32 1/2 77 3/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Long, limber and loose athlete … long-striding acceleration to quickly reach his top speed … light-footed and fluid in his releases and at the top of routes
to stem his way over the top of corners (see his stutter-and-go touchdown vs. Alabama in 2023) … able to gear down on command to drive corners off the route and
give his quarterback a clean target … flashes extra juice when the ball is in the air … able to high point with outstanding b ody control for in-air adjustments … tracks
the ball into his hands (one drop over the last two seasons) … grew up competing with three older brothers, and his toughness stands out on tape … al ways looking
for someone to block … led the Big 12 in touchdowns in 2023 … competes with big-play swagger and has a history of clutch touchdowns in his team’s most important
games (caught the go-ahead touchdown in Georgia’s 2021 national title victory).

WEAKNESSES: Owns a modest build with lean features and stringy muscle tone … below-average play strength, and physical defensive backs will give him trouble
early and late in the route … catch radius casts a wide net, but he has smallish hands and doesn’t always play strong to the football (caught just four contested balls in
2023) … his route running loses rhythm at times, and he needs to be more consistently deliberate with each step … averaged ju st 3.2 YAC in 2023 and is not known for
his creativity or ability to break tackles after the catch … wasn’t a high-volume target in college (three or fewer catches in 10 of his 14 games at Texas) … missed most
of the 2022 season at Georgia because of a high left ankle sprain (September 2022).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Mitchell was an outside wide receiver in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread, RPO offense. After helpi ng Georgia win a pair
of national championships, he transferred to Texas (to be closer to his daughter) and helped the Longh orns reach the College Football Playoffs. He also became just
the fifth player in Texas history with 11 touchdown grabs in a single season. Despite some wasted movements in his routes that need to be tightened up, Mitchell
cleanly accelerates/decelerates at will with the fluid movement skills to create separation out of his breaks (his 81.8 percent first down/touchdown rate in 2 023 was
the best among the receivers in this draft class). Though not the strongest player through contact, he has the hand-eye coordination and pliable frame to adjust, high
point and reach throws most receivers cannot. Overall, Mitchell needs to become a more detail-focused receiver to fully unlock his talent, but he has the body
length, loose athleticism and catch-point skills to be a chain-moving weapon. He projects as a rangy, outside-the-numbers target with the lean, limber body type
reminiscent of the late Chris Henry.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 33 overall)

7. KEON COLEMAN | Florida State 6032 | 213 lbs. | 3JR Opelousas, La. (Catholic) 5/17/2003 (age 20.94) #4
BACKGROUND: Keon Coleman, the second youngest of five children (three boys, two girls), grew up in Opelousas (60 miles west of Baton Rouge). While playing
multiple sports throughout childhood, baseball was his go-to before basketball took over most of his time in middle school. Coleman was recruited by R andy
Livingston to play on his Nike AAU basketball team, and he didn’t play organized football with pads until eighth grade. He at tended Opelousas Catholic High School,
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defensive back. As a junior, he led Opelousas Catholic to a 10-2 record and earned first team All-State honors. Coleman finished the 2019 season with 35 catches for
1,143 yards (32.7 average) and 22 touchdowns, while adding seven interceptions on defense. He missed half of his senior season because of injury, but he still totaled
28 catches for 600 yards and eight touchdowns in six games to again earn All-State honors. Coleman also lettered in track, setting personal bests of 11.76 seconds in
the 100 meter and 24.62 in the 200, as well as 6 feet, 2 inches in the high jump, 21-1 in the long jump and 42-9 in the triple jump. However, his most prolific high
school sport was basketball, as he became the school’s all-time leading scorer with almost 2,500 career points. After earning second team All-State as a junior (26.2
points per game), Coleman averaged 30.8 points (including a 63-point performance in January 2021), 10.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 5.9 steals per game as a senior,
which earned him the state MVP honors.

A four-star recruit, Coleman was the No. 61 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 12 recruit in Louisiana (No. 7 wi de receiver in the state). At first, he
was planning to attend college on a basketball scholarship and received his first offer (McNeese State) after his sophomore season. However, his football career
started to blossom, and his focus switched to being a dual-sport athlete in college — he only considered schools who would allow him to play both sports. Coleman
would have loved to follow in the footsteps of fellow Opelousas native Devery Henderson and attend LSU, but his home state Tigers never offere d. Prior to his senior
season, he committed to Kansas in July 2020 but decommitted a few months later (October 2020), saying he “ru shed” his decision. In December 2020, Coleman
announced eight finalists: Michigan State, Ole Miss, Texas, USC, Virginia Tech and three HBCU programs (Florida A&M, Gramblin g, Jackson State). However, he was a
silent commit to Tulane in the final weeks before signing day, only to flip at the last moment to Mel Tucker and Tom Izzo at Michigan State (Izzo: “We recruited Keon
together for both sports.”). Coleman was the highest-ranked recruit (and the only wide receiver) in the Spartans’ 2021 recruiting class.

His older brother (Kaylan), whom Keon describes as a “trainer and father figure,” moved to Michigan to give him a support system. After his first football season in
East Lansing, Coleman joined the basketball team for the 2021-22 season and recorded five points, three steals and one rebound in five games (he calls his two points
against Michigan his most memorable basketball moment). Following his breakout sophomore football season, he initially rejoin ed the Spartans’ basketball team, but
he and Izzo made the “joint decision” for Coleman to get healthy and focus exclusively on football. In April 2021, Coleman entered the transfer portal and heard from
60-plus FBS programs, including heavyweights like Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon and USC. He considered several programs (although, still not LSU) and
committed to head coach Mike Norvell soon after his Florida State visit. After one season in Tallahassee, Coleman — a cousin of Dallas Cowboys WR Ceedee Lamb —
decided to skip the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (10/0) 7 50 7.1 1 0 Michigan State; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (12/12) 58 798 13.8 7 3 Michigan State; Honorable mention All-Big Ten; Led team in receiving
2023: (12/12) 50 658 13.2 11 2 Florida State; First Team All-ACC; Led team in receiving; Missed one game (injury); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (34/24) 115 1,506 13.1 19 5

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6032 213 9 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/8 4.61 2.68 1.62 38 10’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6026 213 9 3/8 32 3/8 77 1/2 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Physically impressive athlete … outstanding body control, hip flexibility and leaping skills to sky the ball and make plays above the rim … didn’t record
first drop of 2023 until the ACC title game (had an outstanding gauntlet drill at the NFL combine) … routinely makes 50/50 grabs, and his highlight reel includes
several one-handed catches … maintains his focus to track/finish while wearing defenders like a backpack … consistently draws pass interference calls, especially in
the red zone … snatch-and-go receiver with the limber frame that allows for half of his body to make the catch while the other half gets a head start worki ng upfield
… quick at the line and at the top of his route … improved nuance as a route runner, introducing head bobs or jab steps to get corners leaning at the break point …
knows how to use his body to shield defenders on slants … able to physically dominate as a blocker and will take cornerbacks completely out of plays … wasn’t
expected to return punts at Florida State, but he filled the need and was productive (joined Peter Warrick as the only FSU players with 100 -plus receiving yards and
100-plus punt return yards in the same game) … averaged 12.0 yards per punt return in 2023 (25/300/0) … “loves to work,” accordin g to head coach Mike Norvell
(NFL scout: “His drive since he was a kid was to max out his ability and cash in for his family. … That singular focus and talent? Yeah, I’ll bet on that.”) … teammates
speak highly of the way he carries himself (Trey Benson: “He has so much energy. … I’ve never seen him down.”) … led team in receiving at two different schools.

WEAKNESSES: Not a burner, and his speed is mediocre by NFL standards … can be more efficient beating the jam and stacking corners … routes require additional
polish and deception … doesn’t consistently separate on film, leading to a high-trafficked catch points (his 30 contested targets ranked second most in the FBS in
2023) … guilty of extending both hands and pushing off defenders downfield (flagged twice for offensive pass interference in 2023) … played through a partial muscle
tear in his hip/groin area throughout the 2022 season at Michigan State (an injury contributed to his decision to give up basketball); missed one game as a junior and
parts of several others because of nagging injuries (November 2023).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Florida State, Coleman lined up inside and outside (motion-heavy) in head coach Mike Norvell’s up-tempo scheme. After putting
himself on the NFL radar as a two-sport athlete at Michigan State, he transferred to Tallahassee in 2023 and led the Seminoles in receiving — and the nation in
acrobatic “He did what?!” catches. Thanks to his basketball background, Coleman “big brothers” cornerbacks up and down the fi eld using size, strength and
athleticism. But what really separates him as a pass catcher is his dominance with the ball in the air. Not only can he overpower defenders at the catch point, but he
also makes leaping acrobatic stabs appear routine with his natural body control and extraordinary catch radius. Overall, Coleman must develop more nuance to his
route running, but his big-man twitch, physicality and ball-winning adjustment skills allow him to be a difference maker. With continued refinement, h e has the
talent to be an NFL starter (similar in ways to Courtland Sutton).

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 37 overall)

8. ROMAN WILSON | Michigan 5106 | 185 lbs. | 4SR Honolulu, Hawaii (St. Louis) 6/19/2001 (age 22.85) #1
BACKGROUND: Roman Wilson was born in Maui and grew up in Kihei. His parents (Jeffrey Wilson and Colleen Colegrove) grew up in Michigan an d met at Western
Michigan before moving to Hawaii. Wilson started playing football at the Pop Warner level and was an avid athlete throughout childhood. He started working with a
speed trainer (David Kamalani) in sixth grade. After Wilson attended Lokelani Intermediate for middle school, the family made the decision that he would attend
football powerhouse St. Louis High School in Honolulu — a program that has produced numerous college and NFL players, including Tua Tagovailoa, Marcus Mariota,
Olin Kreutz, Nate and Nick Herbig and several others. Wilson’ daily commute to the island of Oahu initially required him taking a flight to and from school, until he
moved to Kapolei on Oahu to make things easier (his father later transferred to Honolulu to be with him). A three -year letterman, Wilson had a breakout junior
season with 32 receptions for 803 yards (25.1 average) and seven touchdowns, helping St. Louis to an undefeated 11 -0 record and the 2018 state championship. He
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(Wilson had eight catches for 171 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown, in the 2019 championship game). Wilson was also a standout track athlete in high school
and won the 2019 state gold medal in the 100 meters (10.68 seconds — just 0.05 seconds shy of the state record). He set personal bests of 22.54 seconds in the 200
meters, 5 feet in the high jump, 21-1.25 in the long jump and anchored the 4x100 relay, which set a state -meet record of 41.54 in 2019.

A four-star recruit, Wilson was the No. 60 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Hawaii, one spot behi nd his high school teammate Nick
Herbig (Wisconsin). He wasn’t really on the recruiting radar midway through his junior season, but he turned heads at a regional of Nike’s The Opening in May 2019,
running the fastest 40-yard dash (4.37) at the event. Within a few days, Wilson had heard from dozens of schools and received scholarship offers from Michigan,
Oregon, UCLA and others. He considered Hawaii (his first offer), but in the end, the balance of academics and football led Wilson to Michigan over Cal (his parents’
Michigan roots also helped). He enrolled in August 2020. His mother was a legendary track and cross-country standout in high school, then ran at Southwest Michigan
Community College and Western Michigan (1990 -91). Wilson accepted his invitation to the 202 4 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (6/0) 9 122 13.6 1 2 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (13/5) 25 420 16.8 3 2 Missed one game (left hand/wrist)
2022: (12/4) 25 376 15.0 4 2 Two rushing TDs (21 yards, 18 yards); Missed two games (illness)
2023: (15/15) 48 789 16.4 12 1 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in receiving
Total: (46/24) 107 1,707 16.0 20 7

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5106 185 9 3/8 30 3/8 72 1/2 4.39 2.55 1.51 - - - - 12 (no jump, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5106 186 9 1/4 29 5/8 72 1/4 - - - - - 4.07 6.89 - (shuttle, 3-cone, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Bursty athlete with sprinting speed to eat up cushions and put corners in conflict … transitions quickly out of his breaks wi th sharp footwork to gain a
step of separation without breaking stride … has a great feel for open zones and where to fit … defenses must respect his route acceleration, both vertically and
horizontally (37.5 percent of his catches in 2023 resulted in a 20-plus-yard play) … strong hand-eye coordination and, unlike most smaller receivers, catches the ball
with his hands before it reaches his body (only one drop on 67 targets in 2023) … plays with an edge and shows terrific compete skills as a blocker and at the catch
point (see 2023 Nebraska tape) … has been working with a speed trainer since middle school, and his coaches say the desi re to be great is “ingrained” in him …
productive senior season and had as many receiving touchdowns in 2023 as the rest of the team combined (just the sixth player in Michigan history with 12
touchdown grabs in a season).

WEAKNESSES: Smallish target with frame that appears near tapped out … with his body type, there is only so much he can do to guard/protec t the catch point from
cover defenders … marginal contact balance and didn’t put many broken tackles on his senior tape … guilty o f rushing some routes, causing him to lose his balance
out of his breaks … size will create limitations as a blocker (had a holding penalty against Iowa and a block in the back against Alabama) … didn’t play on kick or punt
coverages in college and has minimal kick-return experience (6/134/0) … suffered a broken bone in his left hand/wrist (October 2021) and required a brace but
missed only one game … most of his college snaps came in the slot … average career production.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Michigan, Wilson worked primarily out of the slot in offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore’s pro -style scheme, running mostly in-
breakers, like crossers, slants, etc. (71.7 percent of his catches in 2023 came between the numbers). H e became the go-to weapon for the Wolverines’ national
championship team and was one of just 10 FBS players in 2023 with at least 12 receiving touchdowns (79.2 percent of his catch es resulted in a first down or
touchdown). Wilson has a strong sense of the biomechanics of his athleticism to make crisp speed cuts without breaking stride, which creates separation and gives his
quarterback a target. However, not every route is a race, and he needs further development with his pacing, early (releases) and late. Overall, Wilson is a speedy slot
with the hands and competitive makeup to pester defenses and consistently move the sticks. He has the talent to win a startin g role for an NFL offense.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 41 overall)

9. RICKY PEARSALL | Florida 6010 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Chandler, Ariz. (Corona Del Sol) 9/9/2000 (age 23.63) #1
BACKGROUND: Richard “Ricky” Pearsall Jr., the second of four children (three girls, one boy), was born and raised just outside of Phoenix. His father (Rick Sr.) has a
football background and started teaching Ricky the game as soon as he could walk — he also coached Ricky’s youth team. Pearsall played other sports in childhood,
including soccer. After attending Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School, he enrolled at Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, where he was a t hree-year varsity letterman
— primarily at wide receiver, but he also excelled as a read-option quarterback, safety and return man. His breakout season came as a junior, when he posted 74
receptions for 1,153 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning All-District honors. He set the 6A state record for receiving yards in a game (342) and finished with 14 catches
and five touchdown grabs. As a senior, Pearsall made 65 catches for 815 yards and four touchdowns, while also posting four ru shing touchdowns as a quarterback
and two kick-return touchdowns. Despite Corona Del Sol finishing with a 1-9 record in 2018, Pearsall (who also accounted for four interceptions over his career) stil l
earned first team All-State honors. He also lettered in track and set a personal best of 11.02 seconds in the 100 meters as a senior.

A three-star recruit, Pearsall was the No. 147 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 22 recruit in Arizona. While pl aying for a high school team that
won a combined three games during his junior and senior seasons, his recruitment was sluggish, with only a handful of FCS offers and three FBS offers (Air Force,
Hawaii, New Mexico State). The summer before Pearsall’s senior year, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards invited him to a c amp — Pearsall earned an offer and
committed almost on the spot. He was the No. 20 recruit in the Sun Devils’ 24-man class in 2019 (same class as QB Jayden Daniels). Because of multiple NCAA
violations and turmoil under Edwards’ watch, Pearsall (and many others, like Daniels and WR Johnny Wilson) decided to leave the program after the 2021 season.
Pearsall entered the transfer portal in April 2022 and committed to Florida a month later. His father is the captain of the P hoenix Fire Department and was an All-
American return man and wide receiver at FCS Northern Arizona (1993-97). His mother (Erin) played volleyball at Northern Arizona. Pearsall earned an SEC Academic
Honor Roll (2022-23) spot and graduated with his degree in education sciences (December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (13/0) 7 128 18.3 0 1 Arizona State; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (4/1) 6 86 14.3 1 0 Arizona State; 29-yard rush TD; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/11) 48 580 12.1 4 2 Arizona State; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in receiving; 26-yard rush TD; 30-yard TD pass
2022: (13/10) 33 661 20.0 5 1 Florida; Led team in receiving yards and TDs; Enrolled in May 2022
2023: (12/12) 65 965 14.8 4 2 Florida; Led team in receiving; 14-yard rush TD
Total: (55/34) 159 2,420 15.2 14 6

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6010 189 9 1/4 30 7/8 73 3/8 4.41 2.53 1.49 42 10’9” 4.05 6.64 17
PRO DAY 6010 191 9 1/4 30 1/2 74 - - - - - - - - (no workout — choice)

STRENGTHS: Exceptional focus and tracking skills … naturally contorts his body mid-air to make difficult grabs (his one-handed catch vs. Charlotte was college
football’s best catch of 2023) … comfortable making over-the-shoulder catches on slot fades/corners … creates pockets of separation with quick stem cuts, and his
speed won’t lag out of his breaks … has a feel for coverage and where to find open zones, especially in the middle of the field … effective on quick and middle screens
and can make the first man miss … very average size but deceptively strong with very low body fat … cleverly uses his frame to shield defenders on slants or downfield
routes … added punt-return duties after transferring to Florida (averaged 10.2 yards per return, with zero muffs) and can play on coverage teams … described as
“mentally tough” and “meticulous about getting better” by his wide receiver coach, Billy Gonzales. (NFL Scout: “The kid has heart. … His daddy was a tough-as-shit,
sticky-handed receiver and the apple didn’t fall far.”)

WEAKNESSES: Competes with excellent play and timed speed, but he didn’t blow past corners vertically on tape … thin-framed body type with ordinary length and
limited growth potential … can be bullied off balance at the top of his route and might struggle to escape NFL press coverage … doesn’t have the lateral explosiveness
to stack missed tackles … willing as a blocker but struggles to sustain the point of attack … has experience outside, but most NFL teams view him as a slot-only target
… will turn 24 years old early in his NFL rookie season.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida, Pearsall was schemed across the formation in head coach Billy Napier’s offense, doing most of his wo rk (62.0 percent) from
the slot. After three seasons at Arizona State, including time spent learning from Brandon Aiyuk in 2019, he moved on to Gainesville in 2022 and had a career season
in ‘23, leading the Gators in receiving. With his play speed and footwork, Pearsall earned the nickname “Slick Rick,” because of the rhythmic movements he uses to
shake free in his routes or make a defender miss in the quick game. Though he can be outmuscled at times versus press or at the top of routes, he has Velcro hands
and never shies from attacking throws that lead him into impending contact. Overall, Pearsall wasn’t a home-run hitter on tape, but he is a reliable receiving option
with the route quickness and ball skills to quickly become a favorite target for an NFL quarterback. He has the skill set and toughness to work inside or outside and
return punts at the next level.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 45 overall)

10. XAVIER WORTHY | Texas 5112 | 165 lbs. | 3JR Fresno, Calif. (Central East) 4/27/2003 (age 20.99) #1
BACKGROUND: Xavier (x-ZAY-vee-er) “Zay” Worthy, who has two younger sisters, grew up in Fresno. He was always playing sports throughout childhood, includin g
basketball, soccer, track and cross country (finished first at the district championship meet in sixth grade). He started playing football in the Edison youth football
league and separated himself as the smallest but fastest player. Worthy attended Central East High School in Fresno and saw v arsity reps as a 140-pound freshman
receiver. He suffered a strained hip flexor as a sophomore and missed most of the season, finishing 2018 with 10 catches for 259 yards (25.9 average) and three
touchdowns. Finally healthy as a junior, Worthy had his breakout season and led Central East to an undefeated 15 -0 record and the 2019 1-AA state championship
(first state title in school history). He finished his junior season with 55 receptions for 992 yards (18.4 average) and 16 t ouchdowns. His senior season was cancelled
because of the pandemic. Since Central East didn’t allow seniors to graduate early, Worthy reclassified and enrolled with the ALVS (Apex Learning Virtual School)
program, which allowed him to take online courses in the fall of 2020 and complete his high school degree. Worthy also ran track at Central East and made headlines
by posting a 10.55-second 100-meter dash as a sophomore. (He had goals of reaching a 10.1, but his junior track season was cancelled because of the pandemi c, and
he didn’t run as a senior). He also posted personal bests of 21.41 seconds in the 200 m eters, 51.76 in the 400 and 22 feet, 2 inches in the long jump.

A four-star recruit, Worthy was the No. 13 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in California. He receiv ed his first scholarship offer, from San
Jose State, during his sophomore season, but his recruitment exploded during his breakout junior year. Worthy picked up offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU,
Oregon, Penn State and Texas A&M — but he was drawn to Michigan and former offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and committed to the Wolverines in July 2020.
Worthy planned to enroll in January 2021 with other early enrollees, like quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but issues arose for him related to Michigan’ s academic
requirements, and it was suggested he wait until June to enroll. Worthy still moved into an apartment in Ann Arbor in January of that year so he could be close to the
program, but he wasn’t permitted to work out at the school’s facilities. After a month, he moved back home and started looking at other options. (Worthy: “I wanted
a fresh start somewhere else.”) During his senior year of high school, Worthy’s other finalist had been Alabama, because of offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian —
who in 2021 had been hired as Texas head coach (Worthy: “I liked the way he utilized DeVonta Smith.”). Michigan released Worthy from his letter of intent in April
2021, and Worthy committed to Texas sight unseen. He was the No. 2 recruit in Sarkisian’s first Longhorns class (behind TE Ja’Tavion Sanders). Worthy elected to skip
his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (12/12) 62 981 15.8 12 3 Freshman All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year; Led team in receiving
2022: (13/13) 60 760 12.7 9 7 Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in receiving; 33-yard passing TD
2023: (14/14) 75 1,014 13.5 5 5 Second Team All-American (RS); First Team All-Big 12 (WR and RS); Led team in receiving; 74-yard PR TD
Total: (39/39) 197 2,755 14.0 26 15

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5112 165 8 3/4 31 1/8 74 1/4 4.21 2.42 1.44 41 10’11” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5113 169 8 3/4 31 1/4 74 1/4 - - - - 10’10” - - - (broad and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Explosively fast with a sprinter’s top-end speed … crisp and sudden out of his route cuts … quickly eats up cushion and forces defensive backs to honor
his deep speed, allowing him to break off quarterback-friendly curls and comebacks … tracks the deep ball well … can make the first man miss with his start-stop
athleticism … above-average spatial awareness as a return man and after the catch to maximize YAC opportunities … tough finisher with the ball in his hands and has
the contact balance to keep his feet after hits … led the FBS in punt-return yards (371) in 2023, including a 74-yard touchdown … averaged 13.8 yards per return over
his career (41/564/1) … NFL scouts say he is reserved by nature but connects well with his teammates (served as a team captain four times in 2023) … didn’t miss a
game in his three college seasons … consistent production at Texas and was one of only two Big 12 players to surpass 1,000 -plus yards receiving in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Slender, thin body type with minimal bulk on his frame … below-average play strength and physicality, especially with crowded catch points (converted
just five of his 21 contested targets in 2023) … prematurely takes his eyes off the ball, leading to focus drops … inconsistent climbing the ladder and pulling down
throws … often goes backwards at contact … long-term durability will be questioned by some, because of his size … played through a broken right hand (October

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2022) in the second half of his sophomore season and required a cast after the season (healed without surgery) … three fumble s on offense and two muffed punt
returns over his career … had more 100-yard receiving games as a freshman (four) than in his sophomore and junior seasons combined (three).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas, Worthy worked both inside and outside in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread, RPO offense (59.9 percen t wide, 39.9
percent slot in 2023). An immediate contributor the moment he arrived in Austin, he finished No. 3 in school history in touchdown catches (26) and No. 4 in receiving
yards (2,755). He also became just the second player in Texas history with three seasons of 60-plus receptions. Using his ability to weaponize his burst and breakaway
speed, Worthy can win deep, separate out of breaks with full-speed route cuts or stick his foot in the ground and fly with the ball in his hands. Despite being a blur
across the field, though, just 18.7 percent of his catches in 2023 resulted in a 20-plus-yard play. He tracks the ball well, but he won’t win in many 50-50 situations and
needs space at the catch point to be effective. Overall, Worthy doesn’t have ideal size, toughness or play strength, but his dynamic speed and playmaking instincts
make him a threat as both a wide receiver and return man. He doesn’t have the body of work of DeSean Jackson, but he teases similar flashes.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 50 overall)

11. MALACHI CORLEY | WKU 5105 | 207 lbs. | 4SR Orange City, Fla. (Campbellsville) 3/21/2002 (age 22.09) #14
BACKGROUND: Malachi Corley, the youngest of four children, grew up in Orange City (30 miles north of Orlando). Throughout childhood, he w as a multi-sport
standout. He played baseball (until middle school), basketball and football, seeing time at quarterback and running back in Pop Warner. When he was in fourth grade,
Corley’s mother (Latonya Bridgewater) moved to be closer to Corley’s sister, who attended Campbellsville University on a voll eyball scholarship. Malachi and the rest
of his family also relocated to Campbellsville six months later. Corley attended Campbellsville High School, where he quickly announced himself as a star on varsity his
freshman year. He played a do-everything role on offense (wildcat quarterback and receiver), cornerback on defense and return man on special teams. As a ju nior,
Corley led Campbellsville to 12 wins and was named 2018 District Player of the Year with 94 tackles and more than 2,500 all-purpose yards. As a senior, he accounted
for 21 total touchdowns (10 rushing, 10 receiving, one punt return) and was named third team All-State and District Player of the Year for a second straight season.
Corley also ran track (relays) and started at guard on the basketball team all four years, averaging 17.5 points, 8.5 rebound s and 4.5 assists as a senior.

A two-star recruit, Corley was the No. 268 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 27 recruit in Kentucky. Playing at a smaller high school (graduated in a
class of 250 students), in the lowest class level in Kentucky (class 1A), he went overlooked as a recruit and had to market himself to Division I pro grams to receive
opportunities. Ultimately, Corley received 10 Division I offers — but nine of those were from the FCS, including Eastern Kentucky and Western Illinois. His lone FBS
offer was from Western Kentucky, making his decision easy on signing day. (He was the first football player in his high school’s history t o sign with a Division I
program). In Western Kentucky’s 2020 recruiting class, Corley ranked No. 25 of 26 players. His older brother (Micah) played on the defensive line at Kentucky State
(2017-18), then at Campbellsville State (2019-20), where he was an NAIA All-American. He has several cousins who played football, including Jeff Demps, a standout
running back and track athlete at Florida (2008-11) who played four seasons (2012-15) in the NFL. Corley accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (9/1) 6 65 10.8 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (14/5) 73 691 9.5 7 4
2022: (14/14) 101 1,293 12.8 11 3 First Team All-CUSA; Led CUSA in receiving; Led FBS in YAC and forced missed tackles by a WR
2023: (12/12) 79 984 12.5 11 6 First Team All-CUSA; Led CUSA in receiving TDs; Led team in receiving
Total: (49/32) 259 3,033 11.7 29 13

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (invited, but didn’t participate because of COVID-19)
PRO DAY 5105 207 9 31 74 7/8 4.56 2.63 1.59 - - 4.22 - - (no jumps, 3-cone, bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Boasts a compact, muscular body type (added almost 30 pounds since enrolling at WKU) … dangerous with the ball in his hands and thrived in the
Hilltoppers’ quick game … accelerates to top speed quickly with crisp cutting skills … can break tackles with quickness or force (55 forced missed tackles over the last
two seasons), using his run strength to plow over defenders or power through tackle attempts … runs fearless and NFL coaches will love his competitive nature …
hands-catcher and quickly puts the ball away … eager blocker and enjoys that area of his responsibilities (receiver screens thrown behind him are among his favorite
plays in the playbook) … highly confident on and off the field and always looking to prove himself … develops close relationships with his coaches and quarterbacks
(roommates and best friends with Western Kentucky QB Austin Reed) … finished his career ranked top three in every receiving ca tegory in school history.

WEAKNESSES: Shorter target with an average catch radius … wasn’t consistently used as a downfield target, and his deep-tracking skills downfield are unproven …
love his play urgency, but he goes too fast at times, forecasting his path or leaning into breaks … routes can be slowed by early contact, and he needs to do a better
job avoiding it instead of trying to show how tough he is … was almost exclusively a slot player, with a limited number of ou tside routes on his tape … wasn’t a return
man in college and doesn’t have much of a special-teams background … missed one game as a senior because of a bruised chest (September 2023) … fumbled twice
as a senior and set a career high with six drops.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Western Kentucky, Corley was a slot receiver in head coach Tyson Helton’s offense (91.6 percent of his snaps came in the slot) and
feasted on quick hitters (bubble screens, option routes, etc.). He left Western Kentucky with more catches (259) than anyone else in school history. With the build
and body strength of a running back, Corley earned his “YAC King” nickname as a catch-and-go weapon who possesses immediate burst and urgency as a ball carrier
(9.2 YAC per reception over the last two seasons). Though he can create chunk plays with his legs, a large portion (75.7 percent) of his catches in 2 023 came within 10
yards of the line of scrimmage, and he wasn’t asked to consistently create for himself before the catch. Overall, Corley needs to be more controlled in his breaks and
tempo to consistently separate as a route runner, but he is dynamic with the ball in his hands. He has the speed, physicality and contact balance ideal for a slot
role that uses motions, jet sweeps and quick screens. His NFL comparison is somewhere between Deebo Samuel and Amari Rodgers — which is a wide spectrum.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 54 overall)

12. TROY FRANKLIN | Oregon 6017 | 176 lbs. | 3JR East Palo Alto, Calif. (Menlo-Atherton) 2/6/2003 (age 21.22) #11
BACKGROUND: Troy Franklin, who is an only child, grew up in Palo Alto. His mother (DaNesha Fuller) got him involved with sports soon after he started walking. He
started playing organized football at age 5 and quickly became a standout quarterback and running back in the East Palo Alto youth leagues. Franklin moved to wide
receiver and blossomed with the Palo Alto Knights in middle school, becoming one of the top recruits in the Bay Area by eight h grade. He attended Menlo-Atherton

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High School and started on varsity as a freshman wide receiver (34 receptions for 585 yards and seven touchdowns) and defensi ve back (one interception). As a
sophomore, Franklin led the program to a 12-3 record and the 2018 Division 3-AA state championship. He finished the season with 25 receptions for 531 yards (21.2
average) and 17 total touchdowns, adding a pair of interceptions on defense. As a junior, Franklin was named first team All-Area with 43 catches for 674 yards and
nine touchdowns, along with an interception on defense. He led Menlo-Atherton to the school’s second straight league title in 2019. Franklin didn’t play as a senior
after the fall 2020 season was postponed because of the pandemic. He was selected for the 2021 All-American Bowl and finished his prep career with 102 catches for
1,790 yards and 34 total touchdowns (28 receiving, four rushing, one interception return, one kickoff return).

A four-star recruit, Franklin was the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class (Emeka Egbuka was No. 1) and the No. 2 recrui t in California. He was No. 41
overall nationally. Franklin received his first offer (San Jose State) early in his freshman season, followed by his first Pac-12 offer (Utah). The major offers started to
arrive after his sophomore season, including from Alabama, LSU, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and USC. The summer before his senio r year, Franklin announced a final
six of Alabama, Arizona State, LSU, Oregon, USC and Washington — but he called Oregon his “dream school” and committed to head coach Mario Cristobal in June
2020. He was the No. 2 recruit in Oregon’s 2021 recruiting class, behind OT Kingsley Suamataia. Franklin opted out of the 2023 bowl game and elected to skip his
senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (14/0) 18 209 11.6 2 3 Enrolled in February 2021
2022: (13/13) 61 891 14.6 9 2 Second Team All-Pac-12; Led Pac-12 in receiving TDs; Led team in receiving
2023: (13/13) 81 1,383 17.1 14 9 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led Pac-12 in receiving TDs; Led team in receiving
Total: (40/26) 160 2,483 15.5 25 14

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6017 176 8 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/4 4.41 2.58 1.54 39 10’4” 4.31 6.90 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6024 183 8 5/8 31 3/4 77 1/2 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Tall, long athlete with speed to burn … quickly eats up cushion and displays above -average breakaway skills to accelerate past everyone … not a
seasoned route runner, but he understands vertical pacing to stack and maintain leverage on fades and nine rout es … has gotten better and better at using hesitation
to get corners off balance on double moves … flashes the adjustment skills, length and body control to make leaping, awkward-looking catches … makes full-speed,
abrupt cuts after the catch to destroy the safety’s pursuit angle … has better lower-body strength than expected, which helps him keep his feet while defenders
attempt to drag him down … led the Pac-12 in touchdown catches each of the last two seasons, and his 25 career touchdown receptions set t he Oregon record (only
Marvin Harrison Jr. had more combined touchdown grabs over the last two seasons).

WEAKNESSES: Slender body with thin limbs and questionable body strength … tight mover and lacks the short -area agility and hip fluidity to easily uncover … doesn’t
consistently trust his hands and will rely on his body to finish grabs (his gauntlet drill at the combi ne was messy) … tracks the ball well to run underneath downfield
throws, but his tape is full of focus drops, especially in tight coverage … upright entering his patterns and will struggle t o escape NFL press coverage … late to engage
his blocks, giving corners an opening to evade or strike and shed … wasn’t used as a return man in college and doesn’t offer much value on special teams.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oregon, Franklin was primarily a perimeter receiver in offensive coordinator Will Stein’s zone -read, West Coast scheme (lined up
wide for 80.9 percent of his snaps in 2023). After leading the Ducks in receiving as a sophomore, he had the most prolific receiving season in Oregon history as a
junior in 2023, setting single-season school records for catches (81), receiving yards (1,383), receiving touchdowns (14) and 100 -yard receiving games (eight). Franklin
quickly builds his speed vertically to stack man corners versus free releases, and the threat of his deep-third skills can loosen mid-field coverage (eight catches of 40-
plus yards in 2023). Though he tracks the ball in flight, he has smaller hands, and his finishing focus is inconsistent — especially through contact against physical
defensive backs. He will struggle early on against NFL press coverage. Overall, Franklin’s polish and catch consistency must improve, but he can be a big-play
weapon (before and after the catch), because of his linear twitch and gliding acceleration. He projects as a field-stretching Z receiver, similar to DJ Chark.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 58 overall)

13. JA’LYNN POLK | Washington 6013 | 203 lbs. | 4JR Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 4/11/2002 (age 22.04) #2
BACKGROUND: Ja’Lynn (JAY-lin) “J.P.” Polk, who has a younger sister, was born and raised in East Texas. He moved around growing up, living in places l ike
Nacogdoches and Baytown (east of Houston). Despite getting a late start in organized sports (soccer was the first organized sport he played), he developed a love for
basketball while playing on the AAU circuit and had dreams of making it to the NBA. However, Polk started playing little league football in sixth grade and became the
top offensive weapon at Bonnette Junior High in Deer Park. Prior to high school, he moved to Lufkin, Texas and attended Lufkin High School, the alma m ater of NFL
receivers Dez Bryant and Keke Coutee. After seeing varsity action as a freshman (his first time committing to wide rece iver), Polk posted 40 catches for 667 yards and
six touchdowns as a sophomore, earning honorable mention All-District honors. As a junior, he helped Lufkin to a 10-2 record and the 2018 district championship, and
he earned first team All-District with 37 receptions for 695 yards and nine touchdowns. Polk again led the team to a district title in 2019 — he was named third team
All-State and the district’s Offensive MVP. He finished his senior year with 54 catches for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns, desp ite a late-season shoulder injury.
Polk, who also starred on the 7-on-7 circuit, lettered in basketball and track at Lufkin and set personal bests of 22.89 seconds in the 200 meters, 52.94 in the 400
meters and 6 feet in the high jump.

A three-star recruit, Polk was the No. 80 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 65 recruit in Texas. He received his first offer the summer before his
sophomore year (June 2017), from Illinois. As a junior, Polk picked up several other offers, including from Arkansas, Baylor, Houston, Kansas, Kansas State and
Nevada. Towards the end of his junior year, he received an offer from Texas Tech, and the Red Raiders made his final four (al ong with Arizona, Arkansas and Baylor).
In June 2019, Polk committed to Texas Tech and former head coach Matt Wells. He was the No. 3 recruit in Texas Tech’s 2020 class. After one seas on with the
program, he wanted a new start (Polk: “Things weren’t really what I thought they would be.”) and entered the transfer p ortal (January 2021). Polk narrowed his
choice to Houston, Kentucky and Washington, and he committed to the Huskies (without taking a visit), because a few of their receivers were set to leave (like Puka
Nacua, who transferred to BYU). After three years at Washington, Polk elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (10/7) 28 264 9.4 2 0 Texas Tech; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (3/2) 5 114 22.8 1 1 Washington; Redshirted; Missed nine games (collarbone)
2022: (13/8) 41 694 16.9 6 3 Washington
2023: (15/13) 69 1,159 16.8 9 4 Washington; 27-yard rush TD
Total: (41/30) 143 2,231 15.6 18 8

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6013 203 9 3/4 31 3/4 74 1/2 4.52 2.65 1.59 37 1/2 10’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6012 204 10 31 3/4 74 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Owns decent size and length, and he makes himself a sizable target … above-average focus and naturally tracks the ball over his shoulder on fades and
bucket throws … routinely bails out the quarterback with his full -extension adjustments to the ball in flight … runs well with speed releases versus press and the
acceleration to stack and get on top of coverage … not afraid to work over the middle and shows urgency in the quick game … y ou’ll love his mentality as a blocker
(had several key blocks on Rome Odunze’s punt-return touchdown against Cal in 2023) … Washington coaching staff speaks highly of his work ethic and daily
approach, in both practices and games (head coach Kalen DeBoer: “J.P. is one of the toughest and strongest kids we have on the football team.”) … experienced lining
up across the formation … stepped up his production in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Needs continued route work to convincingly sell vertical stem … average separation quickness and lacks explosiveness at the b reak point … comes off
the line tall, and physical corners will stall him early … doesn’t have the elusive qualities to easily shake tacklers and create YAC … reliable hands-catcher but
inconsistent finishing in a crowd … needs to show better awareness for where the sticks are … suffered a fractured clavicle i n his right collarbone during the 2021
season opener (September 2021), which required surgery and forced him to miss the next nine games (returned for the final two games).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Washington, Polk lined up both inside and outside in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s spread scheme (58.7 percent
wide, 41.1 percent slot). After one season at Texas Tech, his production steadily increased during each of h is three seasons with Washington, including a career year
in 2023 as the secondary option (behind Odunze) for Michael Penix Jr. With his adjustment skills and hand -eye coordination, Polk doesn’t require perfect ball
placement when targeted, regardless of the route or depth. He can comfortably gear up and down, but he needs to fine tune his press and break-point skills. Overall,
Polk must continue developing as a route runner, but he is natural athlete addressing the football, with three-level instincts and pro-level toughness. A potential
NFL starter, his game is reminiscent of Josh Palmer’s when he was coming out of Tennessee.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 74 overall)

14. XAVIER LEGETTE | South Carolina 6010 | 221 lbs. | 5SR Mullins, S.C. (Mullins) 1/29/2001 (age 23.24) #17
BACKGROUND: Anthony Xavier Legette (La-GET), one of four children (two boys, two girls), was born and raised in Marion County. His mother (Anita Reaves-Legette),
a teacher and former softball player, died in July 2015 after a long battle with breast cancer; his father (Anthony) died in March 2019. Growing up in the small town of
Mullins (population of fewer than 2,500), Legette played mostly running back. He enrolled at Mullins High School and saw star ting snaps on varsity as a freshman
wide receiver and safety. As a sophomore, he finished with 44 receptions for 733 yards and eight touchdowns. With a hole at quarterback for the 2018 season, the
coaches moved Legette there for his senior season (he still played safety on defense), and he led Mullins to an 8 -2 record, including the school’s first playoff win since
2012. He finished his final season with 1,826 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns, adding 887 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns to earn All-State honors.
Legette also lettered in baseball (.311 career batting average as a shortstop and outfielder) and basketball (6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds per game as a senior forward).

A three-star recruit, Legette was the No. 39 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 11 recruit in South Carolina. The summe r before his senior season, he
received his first offer, from Coastal Carolina. During his senior year, Legette added offer s from Colorado State, East Carolina, Tulane and a major offer from
Tennessee. South Carolina (his preferred school) initially offered him the option to grayshirt. But in late December 2018, fo rmer head coach Will Muschamp handed
Legette an immediate scholarship, and he committed. Sadly, neither of his parents were able to see Legette graduate high school, but his father had been a diehard
South Carolina fan and was able to see his son sign with the Gamecocks. Legette signed as a wide receiver and was the No. 5 r ecruit in South Carolina’s 2019 class. He
took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Columbia for a fifth season in 2023. Legette graduated with his
degree in sport and entertainment management. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (11/3) 9 80 8.9 1 3 Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (6/6) 7 113 16.1 0 1 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/4) 8 63 7.9 1 0 Missed two games (motorcycle accident)
2022: (13/7) 18 167 9.3 3 2 100-yard KR TD
2023: (12/12) 71 1,255 17.7 7 2 Second Team All-SEC; Led team in receiving
Total: (53/32) 113 1,678 14.8 12 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6010 221 9 31 7/8 77 1/2 4.39 2.61 1.57 40 10’6” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6012 222 8 7/8 32 1/4 77 1/4 - - - - - - - 24 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-built athlete with speed … galloping, long strides outpace everyone else on the field (his 1.78 -second “flying 20” tied Brian Thomas Jr. for the
fastest at the combine) … dangerous catch-and-run weapon on bubbles, slants and crossers … explodes out of his release to get vertical and behind coverage (led all
Power 5 receivers with five receptions of 50-plus yards in 2023) … can sell deep route before dropping his weight and giving the quarterback a clear window at the
sticks … strong hands and can climb the ladder to pull throws down (dropped only 2.1 percent of his targets in 2023) … really competitive and likes to get after it as a
blocker … averaged 26.4 yards as a kick returner (29/767/1), including a 100-yard touchdown in 2022 … an impactful gunner on punt coverages in 2023 and genuinely
enjoys playing on special teams … established a reputation for his reliability and toughness in the Gamecocks’ program (NFL scout: “The coaches say he became t heir
best practice player. And he never misses a practice.”) … had a career year in 2023, becoming just the second player in school history to surpass 1,200 receiving yards
in a season (joining Alshon Jeffery in 2010).

WEAKNESSES: Choppy footwork when attempting to gear down and snap 90-degree breaks, leading him to round his routes … has a slight hitch when attempting to
work around press and needs to develop his releases … inconsistent results with crowded catch points … had a to ugh time in the gauntlet at the combine … will
occasionally break tackles with his speed/power mix, but he doesn’t have the elusiveness to shake defenders in small areas … will get himself in trouble trying to go
east-west with the ball in his hands … missed two games after suffering multiple “cuts and bruises” in a motorcycle accident (September 2021) … only one season of
high-level production (never finished better than seventh on the team in receiving before 2023).

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SUMMARY: A four-year starter at South Carolina, Legette was an inside/outside receiver in offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains’ scheme (64.6 percent wide, 34.0
percent slot in 2023). A quarterback out of necessity as a senior in high school, he was raw when he jo ined the Gamecocks and didn’t break out until his fifth season
(he and Malik Nabers were the only two SEC players to average more than 100 yards receiving per game in 2023). Legette is at hi s best on runway routes (verticals,
posts, crossers) or sweeps and end-arounds that get his long-striding acceleration going. He doesn’t consistently shake tight man coverage, but he will use his size to
play strong through contact. Overall, Legette needs to continue developing his route proficiency and tempo, but his film gives off DK Metcalf vibes, and he has the
explosive speed and physicality to be a matchup weapon. He should be an immediate contributor on special teams before competing for starting reps outside.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 76 overall)

15. MALIK WASHINGTON | Virginia 5084 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Lawrenceville, Ga. (Parkview) 10/20/2000 (age 23.51) #4
BACKGROUND: Malik Washington was born and raised in Lawrenceville (30 miles northeast of Atlanta). He started playing football at age 6 and fell in love with the
receiver position at age 8 while watching Steve Smith. Washington enrolled at Parkview High School in Gwinnett County and was a four -year varsity starter, playing
both offense (quarterback, running back, wide receiver) and defense (nickel and safety). After earning County Newcomer o f the Year as a freshman, he was named
2016 Athlete of the Year in Gwinnett County after posting 13 total touchdowns (six rushing, four receiving, three passing) and five interceptions as a so phomore.
Washington had 34 catches for 517 yards and three receiving grabs midway through his junior season, but he then suffered a torn ACL while returning a punt in his
sixth game, which ended his 2017 season. He returned healthy as a senior and accounted for 1,181 all -purpose yards (792 receiving, 287 rushing, 102 returns) and 14
touchdowns (nine rushing, five receiving), which earned him 2018 Regional Player of the Year and first team All-Region honors. Washington led Parkview to an 11-1
record and the 2018 7A regional championship. He also lettered in track (sprints and relays) and as a sophomore helped Parkview win the 7A state championship in
the 4x100 relay (41.07 seconds). Washington set personal bests of 7.28 in the 60 meters and 11.23 in the 100.

A three-star recruit, Washington was the No. 54 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 85 recruit in Georgia. He received his first full-ride offer, from Auburn,
as a freshman (March 2016). After his sophomore season, Washington added offers from Appalachian State, Duke, Virginia and Te nnessee. Despite missing the
second half of his junior season, he picked up a late offer from Northwestern and officially committed to former head coach Pat Fitzgerald a few days before signing
day. Washington was the No. 12 recruit in Fitzgerald’s 2019 class (one spot ahead of Adetomiwa Adebawore). Following the 2020 season, he entered the transfer
portal, only to remove his name and return to Evanston for the 2021 season. However, Washington reentered the portal in Novem ber 2022 and committed to
Virginia for his final season. He was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, graduated from Northwestern with his degree in psychology and is currently working
towards his master’s in higher education. Washington accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (11/1) 6 25 4.2 0 0 Northwestern; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (5/0) 5 51 10.2 0 0 Northwestern; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/7) 44 578 13.1 2 2 Northwestern
2022: (12/12) 65 694 10.7 1 1 Northwestern; Led team in receiving
2023: (12/11) 110 1,426 13.0 9 3 Virginia; First Team All-ACC; Led ACC in receiving; Team captain
Total: (52/31) 230 2,774 12.1 12 6

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5084 191 9 1/4 30 3/8 72 7/8 4.47 2.61 1.57 42 1/2 10’6” - - 19 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 191 9 1/4 30 73 - - - - - 4.26 6.87 - (shuttle, 3-cone, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Twitched-up athlete with the initial quickness to shake press … rapidly accelerates to top gear … impressive adjustment skills are po ssible because of his
high-level body control and tracking ability … strong, confident hands, and drops were rare on his film … better finishing skills through contact than his size would
suggest (NFL scout: “You can feel his rugged toughness on tape.”) … uses subtle body/head fakes at the stem to entice coverage and create separation … pulls a rabbit
out of his hat with the ball in his hands (ranked No. 1 among FBS wide receivers with 35 forced missed tackles in 2023) … added kick -return duties in 2023 and
averaged 19.5 yards per return (14/273/0) … voted a team captain for the 2023 season … posted elite production as a super senior, setting Virginia’s single-season
records for catches (110), receiving yards (1,426) and 100 -yard receiving games (10).

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and underpowered with short arms … initial speed is better than his long speed … lack of play strength shows as a blocker and when he
can’t escape the jam … lacks refinement with his route pacing and steps … guilty of unnecessarily jumping and using his body to finish catches … had five career
fumbles … inexperienced on special teams, outside of kick returns … suffered a torn ACL midway through his junior season of high school (October 2017) … only one
season of high-level production … worked primarily out of the slot in college.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Virginia, Washington worked mostly out of the slot in head coach Tony Elliott’s offensive scheme (87.9 percen t of his snaps came at
inside receiver). His receiving production improved each of his four seasons at Northwestern, but he exploded in his one season for the Cavaliers, setting a new ACC
record with 110 catches and leading the FBS with 10 games of 100 -plus yards. Washington has extraordinary quickness and gets up to top speed in a hurry to
immediately put cornerbacks in conflict (Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze are the only players in this draft class who had more catches of 20-plus yards in 2023). He is
a playmaker at the catch point (miniscule 2.5 percent drop rate in his career), although his catch radius is average, and he needs to prove that he can handle a larger
route-running menu. Overall, Washington is undersized and needs to continue refining his route steps, but his explosive movements, rugged toughness and catch-
point skills will make him a factor in the slot for an NFL offense. He also has the skill set to immediately contribute in the return game.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 90 overall)

16. DEVONTEZ WALKER | North Carolina 6014 | 193 lbs. | 4JR Charlotte, N.C. (West) 6/19/2001 (age 22.85) #9
BACKGROUND: Devontez “Tez” Walker, who has three sisters, grew up in West Charlotte. He started playing flag football at age 6 as a wide receiver, and it was love
at first sight. Walker moved up to tackle football at age 8 and continued playing throughout youth leagues, also picking up basketball along the way. Walker’s
grandmother (Loretta Black) required multiple surgeries on her hip and knee, and Walker served as her primary caregiver for several months while he was in high
school. Walker attended West Charlotte High School and played on the JV squad as a freshman. He moved up to varsity as a soph omore defensive back and
intercepted three passes in his first game. As a junior wide receiver, defensive back and punter, he earned 2017 All-Conference honors with 91 catches for 1,153
yards. As a senior, Walker posted 32 receptions for 554 yards and helped West Charlotte to a 7-6 record and the 2018 state playoffs, a run that included the school’s

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first playoff win since 2010. On defense, he totaled 10 passes defended and six interceptions combined over his final two seasons. Walker was a three-year basketball
letterman at West Charlotte and averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game as a senior. He also lettered in track and set personal bests of 11.54 seconds in the
100 meters, 23.24 in the 200, 52.56 in the 400 and 19 feet, 9 inches in the and long jump as a junior. (He didn’t run track a s a senior because of injury).

A three-star recruit, Walker was the No. 238 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 65 recruit in North Carolina. Aft er his junior season, he attended
East Carolina’s junior day and earned his first scholarship offer. Walker added FCS offers (like Campbell and Western Carolina) and received his first Power 5 offer
(West Virginia) in May 2018. However, he developed a close connection with the East Carolina coaches — and that was one of the few programs that recruited
Walker as a wide receiver (most of his offers were as a defensive back). Walker committed to East Carolina in June 2018, but he had second thoughts six months later,
after head coach Scottie Montgomery was fired following the 2018 season. With few options at that point, he signed with FCS East Tennessee State in the 2019
recruiting class. However, Walker suffered a torn ACL while training during the spring of his senior year of high school (three months before he was expected on
campus), and East Tennessee State grayshirted him.

Walker requested a release from his letter of intent and stayed home in Charlotte to rehab his knee (he got a job at Bojangles to pay for his training). As part of the
2020 recruiting class, he then received an offer from FCS North Carolina Central and signed in February 2020. However, the pa ndemic sidelined him for another
season, as North Carolina Central had to cancel its fall 2020 and spring 2021 seasons. Walker participated in 2021 spring practices at North Carolina Central, but he
wanted to play for a bigger program and entered the transfer portal in May 2021. He heard from a few MAC schools and committed to Kent State in June 2021. After
spending most of the ’21 season on the bench, Walker broke out in 2022, including a standout performance (seven catches, 106 yards, one touchdown) vs. Georgia.
When Kent State head coach Sean Lewis left the program, however, Walker again entered the transfer portal (December 2022) and received interest from programs
like Penn State, Pittsburgh and Tennessee. The chance to be closer to home so his ailing grandmother could see him play led him to North Carolina over Rutgers.

Because of the pandemic, as well as Walker’s desire to be near his family and his openness about mental health challenges he’ d faced, North Carolina’s compliance
department believed Walker would be ruled immediately eligible for the 2023 season — but the NCAA originally denied the request. After several appeals and
mounting public backlash (including the governor of North Carolina getting involved), Walker hired legal representation with plans to sue the NCAA. However, the
NCAA reversed its decision on October 5 (Walker’s mother’s birthday) and deemed Walker eligible for the remainder of the 2023 season. His cousin (Jasmine Sanders)
played women’s college basketball at Troy (2017-19) and East Tennessee State (2019-21). Walker skipped the 2023 bowl game and entered the 2024 NFL Draft. He
accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: Sat out the season Originally signed with Tennessee State; Spent the 2019 season working and rehabbing his ACL injury
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic North Carolina Central
2021: (8/0) 5 124 24.8 1 0 Kent State
2022: (12/12) 58 921 15.9 11 7 Kent State; First Team All-MAC; Led team in receiving; 14-yard rush TD
2023: (8/6) 41 699 17.0 7 5 North Carolina; Third Team All-ACC; Led team in receiving TDs; Missed four games (practiced on scout team)
Total: (28/18) 104 1,744 16.8 19 12

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6014 193 9 1/8 33 1/4 79 1/8 4.36 2.52 1.51 40 1/2 11’2” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6016 191 8 7/8 32 1/2 79 1/8 - - - - - 4.30 - - (shuttle and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Eats up ground in a hurry with long strides to create vertical separation (he had the only 20 -plus-yard catch allowed by Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in
2023) … flashes a burst out of his route cuts … outstanding ball -tracking skills and runs to the spot like a centerfielder … outstanding length to extend and bring in
highlight-reel catches … catch radius turns inaccurate throws into catches … does a nice job finishing catches through contact … has th e body fluidity for quick turns
when showing the quarterback his numbers … works the sideline well and has a knack for maintaining his focus against the white line … he felt defeated aft er he was
deemed ineligible to start the 2023 season, but he stayed close to the team and practiced on the scout team until his eligibility waiver was approved … his coaches at
North Carolina Central, Kent State and North Carolina all speak highly of his willingness to put in the work.

WEAKNESSES: Ran a limited route tree in college … sloppy footwork and lack of tempo at the top of routes make it easy for corners to read and drive his breaks … his
reliability on throws away from his frame is inconsistent (see 2023 NC State tape) … produced very little after the catch (2.8 YAC average in 2023), and broken tackles
were scarce on his film … sports a lean, modest build with little muscle definition … might struggle to evade press coverage in the NFL and needs to develop his moves
at the line … had a game-changing fumble against Georgia Tech in 2023 … suffered a torn ACL his senior year of high school (April 2019).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at North Carolina, Walker was an outside receiver in offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey’s scheme, lining up almo st exclusively to the
right of the formation. His fight for eligibility last season received national attention, and his impact on the Tar Heels’ offense was obvious once he took the field.
With a high average depth of target in 2023 (18.2 yards), Walker did his best work downfield using his acceleration, tracking skills and ability to change gears when
the ball was in the air. However, he won’t get easy looks in the NFL, and his route running is begging for improved footwork, tempo and overall deception to help him
uncover on intermediate routes. Overall, Walker is a vertical/stretch receiver who requires a linear route tree, but he is a big-play threat with a promising catch
radius and the speed to climb on top of coverage. He must develop better consistency in his routes and hands to be more than a complementary outside option.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 93 overall)

17. JERMAINE BURTON | Alabama 6002 | 196 lbs. | 4SR Calabasas, Calif. (Calabasas) 6/28/2001 (age 22.83) #3
BACKGROUND: Jermaine Burton, who has an older sister (Sienna Borho), grew up in the Atlanta area. He started playing football at the youth level and later trained
with Terrence Edwards, the former Georgia receiving great. After attending middle school in Marietta, Ga. , Burton enrolled at Hapeville Charter High School outside
of Atlanta in 2016 and created recruiting buzz as a freshman. For his sophomore season, he transferred to football powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.,
where he was teammates with several future NFL players (CB Greg Newsome, Edge Nolan Smith and OT Evan Neal). He finished 2017 with 14 catches for 332 yar ds
and three touchdowns. Feeling homesick, Burton returned to the Atlanta area in the spring of 2018 and enrolled at Marietta Hi gh School. However, he was deemed
ineligible under Georgia high school rules, and he was forced to examine out-of-state options. Along with his mother (Sheri) and sister, Burton moved to Southern
California prior to the 2018 season to enroll at Calabasas High School. He joined a wide receiver depth chart that included highly recruited receivers Johnny Wilson
and Mycah Pittman (and he was coached by former NFL receiver Curtis Conway). Burton accounted for 40 catches for a team-best 863 yards (21.6 average) and 14
touchdowns as a junior. He earned All-Area honors and helped Calabasas to a 10-win season in 2018. After initially announcing that he would transfer back to IMG as
a senior, Burton ultimately returned to Calabasas for his final season.

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A four-star recruit, Burton was the No. 15 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 9 recruit in California (two spots ahead of Wilson). During his
freshman year in February 2017, Florida became the first program to offer him a scholarship, followed by Auburn, Georgia and Alabama. After his sophomore season,
Burton committed to Miami in December 2017, but he decommitted six months later. He was named the wide receiver MVP of The Op ening Atlanta Regional in the
spring of 2018 and had a final six of Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Tennessee and UCLA. Towards the end of his junior year in April 2019, he committed to LSU.
However, Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart continued to recruit him, and the opportunity to play close to home led to Burton fl ipping to Georgia on signing day (his
mother and sister relocated back to Georgia after his commitment). He was the No. 6 recruit in Smart’s 2020 class. After two seasons in Athens, Burton elected to
transfer to Alabama for the chance to play with QB Bryce Young. (Burton: “I was just trying to make the best decision I can for me and my family.”) He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (10/7) 27 404 15.0 3 2 Georgia; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (14/8) 26 497 19.1 5 0 Georgia; Missed one game (groin)
2022: (13/12) 40 677 16.9 7 2 Alabama; Led team in receiving yards
2023: (13/12) 39 798 20.5 8 0 Alabama; Led team in receiving yards and receiving TDs; Missed one game (illness)
Total: (50/39) 132 2,376 18.0 23 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6002 196 9 7/8 31 74 7/8 4.45 2.61 1.59 38 1/2 11’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6001 205 10 30 7/8 75 1/8 - - - - 10’4” - - - (limited workout — injury)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding field and timed speed … nifty footwork at the top of routes help create quick separation out of breaks on curls a nd digs … cornerbacks
struggle to match his burst (at the line and mid-route) … uses hesitation and double moves to get over the top of coverage and win deep (led the SEC in receiving
yards per catch in 2023) … large hands and athletic ball skills help him snare the football without breaking stride … didn’t have a drop in 2023, and had only four drops
in his four-year career (197 targets) … hand strength aids his ability to grab tight-windowed throws (nine contested catches in 2023) … fearless on in-breaking routes
over the middle … played a lot of football in the SEC (50 games) and had his best receiving production as a sen ior.

WEAKNESSES: Slender body type with lean muscle tone … physical defensive backs can reroute him and get him off his track … unenthused as a blocker, and his
middling functional strength is evident … late to key coverages and needs more disciplined rhythm as a route ru nner … didn’t return kicks/punts or play on special -
teams coverages in college … battled through a foot injury in October 2023 and missed one game as a sophomore because of a gr oin injury (October 2021) … picked
up a reputation as an undisciplined player (swung at a female Tennessee fan during a postgame field-storming celebration, unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Texas A&M in
2023), and NFL scouts say he had “up and down moments” with the coaching staffs at both Georgia and Alabama … attended six different schools over the last eight
years … never reached 800 yards receiving in a season.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Alabama, Burton lined up as the Z receiver in former offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ run -heavy scheme. After two seasons at
Georgia, he transferred to Tuscaloosa and led the Tide in receiving yards in 2022 and 2023, finishing as on e of just seven FBS players to average more than 20.0 yards
per catch in 2023. Grading only on his play speed and raw flashes, Burton has early-round talent, because of his silky body control to track the ball cleanly at all three
levels and snatch the ball outside his frame. However, his ability didn’t consistently equate to on-field production (only five career 100-yard receiving performances),
and his undisciplined tendencies will be a turn off for some teams. Overall, Burton underperformed in college and still has maturing to do, but he has NFL -level
athleticism and ball skills, which make him worth the gamble on draft weekend. He will be a better pro than college player — if he stays football-focused.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 100 overall)

18. BRENDEN RICE | USC 6023 | 208 lbs. | 4SR Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton) 3/18/2002 (age 22.10) #2
BACKGROUND: Brenden Rice, the youngest of three children (also has three half-siblings), was born and raised in Chandler. His father (Jerry Rice), an NFL Hall of
Fame wide receiver (1985-2004), is considered one of the greatest NFL players of all time. While growing up with his mother (Jackie Edwards), Brenden never lived
with his father (who was married to his former wife, Jacqueline, when Brenden was born). Brenden and Jerry’s relationship has grown over the years, however, and
they are now close. Brenden Rice started out playing soccer before switching to football at age 6, and he often played running back throughout youth levels. He
enrolled at Hamilton High School and moved to wide receiver full -time, catching passes from future Oregon and Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough. He played JV
football as a freshman before moving up to varsity as a sophomore and producing 25 catches for 559 yards and seven touchdowns. Rice earned All-State honors as a
junior with 49 receptions for 729 yards and 11 touchdowns, adding 17 tackles and one interception as a safe ty/linebacker in 2018. As a senior, he led Hamilton to a 9-
3 record and finished with 49 catches for 851 yards and 10 total touchdowns (nine receiving, one rushing). Rice collected 15 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss on
defense, and he also handled kick-return duties. He joined the basketball team and, when college football coaches questioned his speed, took up track as a junior . He
set personal bests of 10.78 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.84 in the 200, placing third in both events at the 2019 Division I state championships.

A four-star recruit, Rice was the No. 57 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Arizona (No. 2 offensive skill-position player in the state,
behind RB Bijan Robinson). His first offers (Iowa State and Texas A&M) arrived before his junior year, and he added offers from Colorado, Oklahoma State, Oregon,
UCLA and Wisconsin prior to his senior year. Rice finished with 20-plus offers and committed to Colorado over Michigan. He was the No. 5 recruit in the Buffaloes’
2020 class (behind CB Christian Gonzalez) and developed a connection with former Colorado offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Darrin Chiaverini. After
two years in Boulder (and after Colorado fired Chiaverini), Rice entered the transfer portal in January 2022. He considered a return to Colorado, but head coach USC
Lincoln Riley swayed him to transfer for his final two college seasons. Rice’s older brother (Qualen Cunningham) starred at Hamilton as a defensive end before playing
at Texas A&M (2014-17). His older half-brother (Jerry Rice Jr.) played wide receiver at UCLA (2009-12) and UNLV (2013) and went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Rice opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (6/1) 6 120 20.0 2 1 Colorado; First start came in the bowl game; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) 21 299 14.2 3 2 Colorado; 81-yard PR TD; Missed final game (injury)
2022: (14/12) 39 611 15.7 4 5 USC; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (12/11) 45 791 17.6 12 2 USC; Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in receiving TDs; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (43/35) 111 1,821 16.4 21 10

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6023 208 9 5/8 33 78 4.50 2.64 1.59 36 1/2 9’11” - - 13 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6024 208 9 1/2 33 77 1/2 - - - - - 4.45 6.95 - (shuttle, 3-cone, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Plus-sized athlete with the frame to continue adding bulk … deceptively fast and can gain a step on defenders vertically … flashes springs in his lower half
to make leaping grabs … strong hands and hand-eye coordination (only two drops in 2023) … quick to collect his feet after the catch, with the body control to elude
the first tackler … shows improved tempo and pacing to create initial separation out of his stem … has a great feel working b ack to the ball or to open space on
scramble drills (an important trait in a Caleb Williams-led offense) … comfortable as a middle-field operator (a lot of crossers/overs in USC offense) … has kick-return
experience and averaged 25.2 per return in college (22/555/0) … didn’t miss a game to injury in his two seasons at USC … one of just eight FBS receivers with 12-plus
receiving touchdowns in 2023 … elite football bloodlines.

WEAKNESSES: Average separation quickness … doesn’t consistently play up to his size and will lose battles against physical corners … belo w average finisher on 50-50
balls … accelerates well out of breaks, but he has a tendency to get a head start and round select routes … uses body strength to slip off the jam but needs to develop
his release techniques … willing and aggressive blocker but inconsistent in space … never led the team in catches or receivin g yards in any of his college seasons.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at USC, Rice was an outside (X and Z) receiver in head coach Lincoln Riley’s RPO, spread scheme with Air Raid co ncepts.
Understandably, it’s hard living up to the expectations of being Jerry Rice’s son (especially for a young receiver), but he became more and more comfortable in his
own skin over the years — and his Hall-of-Fame bloodlines are an obvious plus. He was a frequent visitor to the end zone in 2023 (caught a touchdown every 3.75
catches), and his budding route athleticism made him a weapon on tape (80.0 percent of his catches resulted in a first down or touchdown). Though he is efficient
in/out of breaks, his separation skills are average at best, and he struggled to consistently win crowded catch points. Overall, Rice must continue working on the
finer points to beat press and get open versus NFL corners, but he has the size/speed athleticism and hand-eye coordination to become a better pro than college
player. He projects as a backup X/Z receiver with down-the-road starting potential.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

19. JALEN MCMILLAN | Washington 6010 | 197 lbs. | 4JR Fresno, Calif. (Memorial) 12/7/2001 (age 22.38) #11
BACKGROUND: Jalen McMillan, who has a younger sister (Lauren) and brother (Carter), was born and raised in Fresno. He grew up enjoying a special relationship
with his grandparents (Gene and Angie), who met while Gene was in the Army and stationed in Germany. Gene, who Jalen called h is “best friend,” died in August
2022; Angie spent part of the 2023 season with Jalen as he recovered from an injury. Growing up, McMillan’s first love was baseball, and his family still believes it is
his best sport. McMillan started playing organized football in sixth grade and garnered attention as a wide receiver in eighth grade. He attended San Jo aquin
Memorial High School, a private Catholic school in Fresno, and immediately made an impact on varsity as a freshman. He then announced himself as one of the top
up-and-coming receivers in the state as a sophomore, when he posted 78 catches for 1,810 yards (23.2 average) and 21 touchdowns, whi le leading Memorial to an
11-win season. As a junior, he helped the team to a 14-1 finish, with its only loss coming in the 2018 state title game. McMillan finished his junior season with 73
catches for 1,401 yards (19.2 average) and 19 touchdowns, adding two return touchdowns (one punt, one kick). As a senior, he again led Memorial to a league
championship with 89 receptions for 1,644 yards (18.5 average) and 12 touchdowns. McMillan finished his prep career with 260 catches for 5,234 yards and 54
touchdowns over 50 games. He was a standout outfielder on the baseball team, too, and had a .400 b atting average during an abbreviated senior season in 2020.
McMillan was also an accomplished track athlete and qualified for the Junior Olympics in eighth grade. At Memorial, he won the league championship in the 100- and
200-meter dashes three straight years. He finished with personal bests of 10.67 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.64 in the 200 and 50.21 in the 4 00.

A four-star recruit, McMillan was the No. 11 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in California. Nationally, he ranked No. 67 (four spots
ahead of Quentin Johnston). After his sophomore season, McMillan received his first Division I scholarship offer, from Nevada, followed by offers from Arizona, Cal
and Oregon State of the Pac-12. An offer from USC arrived in March 2018, and McMillan later added offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State and Oregon.
Several schools, including Oklahoma and USC, even recruited him as a dual -sport athlete (baseball and football). Many considered him a Notre Dame lean, but
McMillan felt a brotherhood connection during his visit to Washington and committed the summer before his senior year (June 2019). Shortly before signing day,
head coach Chris Petersen resigned as Huskies head coach, but McMillan stayed committed after Washington appointed Jimmy Lake as its next coach. McMillan was
the No. 1 recruit in Lake’s first recruiting class (three spots ahead of Rome Odunze). He elected to skip his senior season a nd enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (3/0) 1 16 16.0 0 1 Redshirted; Missed one game (ankle); Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (11/9) 39 470 12.1 3 1 Missed one game (right hand)
2022: (13/7) 79 1,098 13.9 9 7 Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in receptions and receiving TDs
2023: (11/7) 45 559 12.4 5 5 19-yard rushing TD; Missed four games (left knee)
Total: (38/23) 164 2,143 13.1 17 14

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6010 197 10 32 1/8 77 3/8 4.47 2.62 1.62 37 10’7” 4.18 6.94 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6011 203 10 32 1/4 77 1/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Stretched-out frame with long arms and long strides … has the first-step acceleration to attack coverage vertically or disrupt incoming pursuit angles
with the ball in his hands … deliberate with his head/body fakes in the drive phase and cleverly uses hesitation mid-route to get defenders leaning … meets the ball
with his hands away from his frame … excellent tracking and body control to reach behind him and snare throws without breakin g stride (his performance in the
gauntlet drill at the combine confirmed what he put on tape) … not shifty but can decelerate on command and let pursuit fly by before he turns upfield … does a nice
job fitting his blocks out in space on receiver screens … has punt-return experience, averaging 9.2 yards per return (9/83/0) … has the toughness to run routes into
the teeth of the defense (will gut out injuries).

WEAKNESSES: Slender body type with mediocre functional strength … wasn’t asked to run a wide variety of routes … saw a lot of free releases in college, and physical
defenders can disrupt his timing mid-route and at the catch point … had almost as many drops (three) as catches (six) on passes 20-plus yards downfield in 2023 …
put some frustrating focus drops on tape … lacks desired contact balance in his routes and as a ball carrier … hesitant angle s when blocking back inside versus
linebackers … missed four games (and most of several others) in his final season because of a Grade II MCL sprain in his left knee (September 2023), wh ich he
reaggravated multiple times in attempts to get back on the field; suffered a right hand injury (August 2021), which required surgery and held him out for the 2021
season opener; hampered by a high ankle sprain in 2020 … didn’t play much special teams, aside from punt returns.

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SUMMARY: A three-year starter, McMillan worked primarily out of the slot in former Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s spread scheme (91.4 percent of
his snaps came inside over the last two seasons). The highest-ranked recruit in the Huskies’ 2020 class, McMillan was Michael Penix Jr.’s top target in 2022, but he
went somewhat overlooked in 2023, because of his injury and usage as an underneath weapon (71.1 percent of his catches came within 10 yards of the line of
scrimmage). McMillan is a rangy pass catcher (his baseball background as a centerfielder shows) with first-step acceleration and sharp footwork to stair-step or deke
coverage at the stem. I want to see him amplify his aggression when the ball is in the air, but he uses his length well to snare throws away from his frame. Overall,
McMillan will need to prove he can handle the physicality of playing inside at the next level, but he has three -level potential as a pass catcher and will be an
intriguing option for a team that prioritizes length and speed from the slot. Stylistically, his game reminds me of a juiced-up Jakobi Meyers.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

20. JAVON BAKER | UCF 6012 | 202 lbs. | 4SR Atlanta, Ga. (McEachern) 2/18/2002 (age 22.19) #1
BACKGROUND: Javon (JAY-von) Baker was born and raised in West Atlanta. He said he “grew up rough,” but sports were his outlet, and he played “everyt hing”
— from skateboarding to basketball. He picked up football at age 11, and it quickly became as his go-to sport. Baker started his high school career at KIPP Atlanta
Collegiate, where he played as a freshman. For his final three prep years, he transferred to John McEachern High School in Powder Springs, where he was a three-year
varsity letterman. As a junior, Baker helped his team win eight games and make the playoffs, with 1,105 receiving yards and e ight touchdowns. As a senior, he led
McEachern to 12 straight wins and the 2019 regional title before a loss to North Gwinnett in the state playoff quarterfinals. Baker finished his final se ason with 58
receptions for 629 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning All-America honors. He played for Cam Newton’s 7-on-7 squad and lettered in track at McEachern with personal
bests of 12.17 seconds in the 100 meters and 6 feet in the high jump.

A four-star recruit, Baker was the No. 34 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 20 recruit in Georgia. After his so phomore season, he received offers
from several SEC programs, like Arkansas, Auburn, Florida and Tennessee. Baker also made waves at the Nike Opening Regional in Atlanta, where he won the wide
receiver MVP award. Soon after, several other big-time programs, like Alabama, Michigan and Ohio State entered the mix during his junior year. He took several visits
to Tuscaloosa and committed to the Crimson Tide in November 2018. Baker was the No. 19 recruit in former head coach Nick Saban’s 2020 class. Over his first two
seasons at Alabama, he struggled to see meaningful offensive snaps, which led to him leaving the program (Baker: “I j ust needed to touch the ball.”). He entered the
transfer portal in January 2022 and initially committed to Kentucky. However, he didn’t participate in spring practices, and Baker later revealed that Kentucky had
rescinded its offer. With his options limited, he transferred to UCF in May 2022, despite not knowing much about the program. Baker accepted his invitation to the
2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (9/0) 2 15 7.5 0 0 Alabama; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (12/0) 7 101 14.4 1 1 Alabama
2022: (14/13) 56 796 14.2 5 8 UCF
2023: (13/11) 52 1,139 21.9 7 6 UCF; First Team All-Big 12; Led team in receiving
Total: (48/24) 117 2,051 17.5 13 15

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6012 202 9 5/8 32 1/4 78 1/4 4.54 2.65 1.58 37 10’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6012 207 9 1/4 31 1/8 77 3/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Explosive athlete with a smooth gait … put several big plays on his 2023 tape (five catches of 50-plus yards) … establishes initial leverage in his releases
and leans on pace and physicality in his route running … able to clear out catch space at the break point but can just as easily work with bodies around him (see 2023
bowl game vs. Georgia Tech) … plays with good body length and climbs the ladder to make athletic, mid-air adjustments … catches the ball away from his body and
quickly puts it away for YAC opportunities … used on screens and jets so he could show off his vision and run balance to weave through the defense … physical
mentality also translates to his blocking … “learned a lot” from DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle while in Tuscaloosa … receiv ing production got better each season.

WEAKNESSES: Has speed but doesn’t always use it effectively … inefficient at times in/out of breaks, and his footwork can get wild … need s to improve his body
positioning at the catch point to close off defenders and frame the ball … occasionally relies on his body t o finish catches, leading to frustrating focus drops (more
drops than touchdown catches in his career) … needs to put more of an emphasis on his sales techniques to bait coverage … wasn’t used as a returner in college and
offers very meager special-teams experience, although he has the athletic profile to play there … almost all of his offensive production came after he left Alabama.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at UCF, Baker was used across the formation in head coach Gus Malzahn’s up-tempo spread attack (72.9 percent of his 2023 snaps
came outside, 27.1 percent inside). After he struggled to see offensive snaps in his two seasons at Alabama, he transferred to UCF and led the team in receiving in
2023, ranking No. 2 in the FBS in yards per catch (21.9). Baker is a good-sized athlete with explosive flashes to create on YAC-designed plays (tunnels, swing screens,
etc.) or win deep (his 21 catches of 20-plus yards in 2023 ranks fourth best in the draft class, behind Nabers, Odunze and Malik Washington). He can make some wild
catches with his body control and length, but the drops and inconsistencies at the catch point can be maddening. Overall, Baker is a loose-striding athlete with ball-
tracking skills, although his tape is full of inefficiencies and question marks that didn’t allow him to consistently showcase his talent. He projects as a
developmental Z receiver with starting upside.

GRADE: 4th Round

21. JACOB COWING | Arizona 5083 | 168 lbs. | 5SR Maricopa, Ariz. (Maricopa) 2/4/2001 (age 23.23) #2
BACKGROUND: Jacob Cowing, who has two sisters, was born and raised in Maricopa (30 miles south of Phoenix). His father (Monte), who was a standout high school
player at Long Beach Poly, introduced Cowing to multiple sports starting at age 5 — specifically, flag football and then tackle football. Cowing enrolled at Maricopa
High School and was a three-year letterman, playing wide receiver, running back, cornerback and return man. As a sophomore, Cowing posted 193 rushing yar ds and
112 receiving yards. He had his most productive season as a junior with 50 catches for 1,081 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning All -Conference honors. As a senior,
Cowing posted 28 catches for 872 yards and 10 touchdowns, along with four rushing scores and one passing touchdown. On defense, he finished his career with 42
tackles, 12 passes defended and four interceptions, while adding a pair of kick-return touchdowns. Cowing also lettered in basketball and track (sprints and relays) at

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Maricopa, setting school records in the 100 meters (10.71 seconds) and 200 meters (21.63). As a senior, he finished second in the 100 meters and third in the 200
meters at the Division II state championship.

A two-star recruit, Cowing was the No. 437 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 80 recruit in Arizona. Undersized and playing for a program with a
mediocre record, he went vastly underrecruited and didn’t have any offers during his senior year. Thanks to his high school coach’s connections, Cowing finally landed
on the radar of UTEP head coach Dana Dimel. He also received offers from FCS Youngstown State and Division II Colorado State University Pueblo, but UTEP was his
lone FBS offer. When he committed, Cowing was one of the lowest-ranked recruits in the Miners’ 2019 class. He quickly exceeded expectations and led UTEP in
receiving three straight seasons. During his freshman year, he became a father at age 18, when his son (Chase) was born in November 2019.

Chase, named after former Arizona State cornerback Chase Lucas, lives with his mother (Taylor Barchus) in Chandler, Ariz. Tha t distance became too much for
Cowing, so after the 2021 season, he entered the transfer portal in hopes of landing with a lower -level program closer to Arizona. Instead, several high-profile
programs came calling, and Cowing quickly picked up offers from Arizona State, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, LSU, Mississippi State, Oregon, South Carolina and
Texas Tech. Once he received an offer from Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, however, Cowing didn’t bother visiting any other program. He was eligible immediately for
the 2022 season and took advantage of the extra year granted because of the pandemic to return to Tucson for 2023. One of his NIL deals was with the Boys and Girls
Club, an organization that was influential for him as a child. Cowing accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/8) 31 550 17.7 3 6 UTEP; Led team in receiving; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (8/8) 41 691 16.9 3 8 UTEP; Second Team All-CUSA; Led team in receiving; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 69 1,354 19.6 7 6 UTEP; First Team All-CUSA; Led team in receiving; 53-yard rush TD
2022: (12/12) 85 1,034 12.2 7 7 Arizona; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led Pac-12 in catches
2023: (13/11) 90 848 9.4 13 5 Arizona; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in catches, TDs; Bowl game Offensive MVP
Total: (58/52) 316 4,477 14.2 33 32

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5083 168 9 29 1/4 69 1/8 4.38 2.54 1.52 36 9’11” 4.32 7.02 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5085 171 9 1/4 29 1/2 69 1/8 - - - - 10’1” - - 13 (broad, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Explosive athlete with track speed … agile footwork helps him strafe the jam and mash the accelerator off the line … skillful ly uses hesitation at the top
of routes, forcing the cover defender to stop his feet and creating a step of separation out of the break (see 2023 USC tape) … pulls away from pursuit on crossers and
over routes (61.3 percent of his receiving yardage at Arizona came after the catch) … can track over his shoulder and corrals throws without altering his stride … feisty
blocker, especially for his size … added punt-return duties at Arizona, averaging 6.7 yards per attempt (18/121/0) … banged up throughout his career but didn’t miss a
game in five years … set the Arizona records for touchdowns in a season (13) and a game (four) … benefited from playing under head coach Jedd Fisch, who coached
for 12 years in the NFL … reception numbers increased each of his five seasons in college (only FBS player with 85 -plus catches each of the last two seasons).

WEAKNESSES: Undersized target with a small frame and limited length … plays quick out of his breaks, but he’s not consistently crisp and can be guilty of rushing
through the setup phase and tipping off coverage … yards per catch dropped from 19.6 to 12.2 to 9.4 over his final three seasons (average depth of target was 6.7
yards and just 51.7 percent of his catches in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown) … expected to see more “make you miss” on his tape … doesn’t lack for
toughness, but he won’t power through contact either … doesn’t have the frame to consistently win mid-air contested catches … drop rate improved each season, but
he relies on his body to finish at times … fumbled twice while at Arizona and also had two muffed punts in 2022.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Arizona, Cowing worked primarily out of the slot (F receiver) in former head coach Jedd Fisch vertical/horizo ntal stretch offense.
After leading UTEP in receiving three straight years, he transferred back home (to be closer to his so n) and led Arizona to a 10-win season (after an 1-11 finish in
2021). He was the only FBS player with 90-plus catches and 12 or more touchdowns in 2023. Cowing plays with a jetpack on his back — sometimes to his detriment —
and consistently shows up for his quarterback (finished his college career with a reception in 57 straight games, the second-longest streak in FBS history). With his
track speed and small frame, he could receive the “Tank Dell bump” from teams during the draft process, although h e isn’t quite as crisp or sudden as the Houston
Texans’ receiver. Overall, Cowing is limited in areas by his size (smaller catch radius, average play strength), but he can separate vertically and specialize in getting
open underneath. He projects as a dependable slot option and can become a regular NFL starter with some route-pacing tweaks.

GRADE: 4th Round

22. JOHNNY WILSON | Florida State 6063 | 231 lbs. | 4JR Pacoima, Calif. (Calabasas) 4/3/2001 (age 23.06) #14
BACKGROUND: Johnny Wilson, who has a younger brother, grew up in Pacoima. He started playing football at age 8 at the Pop Warner level (N orth Valley Golden
Bears), and the coaches put him at running back and “every position on defense,” because of his size and speed. In seventh grade, he outgrew running back and made
the switch to wide receiver. He hit another growth spurt soon after, sprouting up from 6-foot-1 in eighth grade to 6-5 as a high school sophomore. Wilson attended
Calabasas High School, where he was teammates with several future FBS players, like CB Darnay Holmes (UCLA) and WR Jermaine Burton (Georgia and Alabama). He
broke into the varsity starting lineup midway through his freshman year and announced himself as a playmaker with 58 receptio ns for 855 yards and 14 touchdowns,
while leading Calabasas to a 14-1 record and the CIF Southern Section Division 4 championship. As a sophomore, Wilson totaled 52 catches for 899 yards and 11
touchdowns, as the team won the league title. As a junior, he missed some time because of injury but still finished with 40 catches for 672 yards and 10 touchdowns.
As a senior, he was named an Under Armour All-American with 37 receptions for 606 yards and eight touchdowns — he finished his prep career with 43 receiving
touchdowns. Former NFL receiver Curtis Conway was his position coach at Calabasas. Wilson was also a standout receiver on 7 -on-7 teams in Pylon Elite Camps.

A four-star recruit, Wilson was the No. 21 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 11 recruit in California (No. 4 re ceiver in the state, just behind
Burton). He earned his first offer (UCLA) as a freshman, after Bruins head coach Jim Mora J r. saw Calabasas in person. Nebraska, USC, Oregon and Fresno State
followed with offers. Wilson wound up being one of the most sought-after receiver recruits in the country and received almost 40 offers from national programs,
including Florida State, Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State. He narrowed down his choice to Oregon, Texas, UCLA and Washington and initially committed to the
Ducks in July 2019. However, Wilson flipped to Arizona State and former head coach Herm Edwards before signing day (current L as Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio
Pierce was one of his main recruiters). After two seasons with the Sun Devils, he was part of the mass exodus that saw multip le coaches leave the program amid
NCAA investigations and 17 players (including quarterback Jayden Daniels) enter the transfer portal. Wilson struggled to get noticed in the portal, until he reached
out to Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and was able to secure a scholarship with the Seminoles. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and declared for the 2024
NFL Draft. Wilson accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2020: (3/1) 6 89 14.8 0 1 Arizona State; Redshirt; Enrolled in August 2020; Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (5/2) 12 154 12.8 1 3 Arizona State; Missed seven games (hamstring)
2022: (13/13) 43 897 20.9 5 6 Florida State; Second Team All-ACC; Led team in receiving
2023: (10/10) 41 617 15.1 2 5 Florida State; Third Team All-ACC; Missed three games (injury); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (31/26) 102 1,757 17.2 8 15

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6063 231 10 35 3/8 84 1/2 4.52 2.64 1.59 37 10’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6061 236 9 3/4 35 1/2 83 3/8 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Large target and looks like a basketball forward in pads … owns the arm length to make tough adjustments or pull down throws that defenders can’t
reach … long strides help build up his acceleration on runway routes … at his best on one-cut routes (slants, posts, etc.), so he can tempo/stem his pattern to shake
off-coverage defenders without having to gear down … not elusive after the catch, but he’s able to break tackles using his big body … accounted for 30 catches of 20-
plus yards over the last two seasons (second most in the ACC over that span) … did a nice job moving the sticks (77.4 percent of his grabs at Florida State resulted in a
first down or touchdown) … looks to get busy as a blocker when passes go away from him.

WEAKNESSES: Looks imposing, but he’s high-cut and doesn’t consistently play up to his size … average speed player and needs a moment to get back up to full speed
after he is slowed by defenders … loose route runner (with flailing arms/limbs) and struggles to separate from corners on his hip … will struggle to escape NFL press …
not a natural hands-catcher … inconsistent rescuing throws away from his chest … solid 50-50 receiver in contested situations, but that ratio should be more in his
favor considering his size … was allergic to the end zone in 2023 (scored a touchdown in only one of his 10 games) … defenders will push him around, and he struggles
to match their physicality … hears footsteps, which disrupts his focus, especially on in-breaking routes … missed most of the 2021 season because of a hamstring
injury; missed three games as a redshirt junior because of injury (October 2023) … brings zero special -teams value.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida State, Wilson was primarily an outside receiver in head coach Mike Norvell’s up -tempo scheme. A former top recruit, he
struggled with injuries at Arizona State before becoming a focal point of the Seminoles’ offense, although he took a backseat to Keon Coleman in 2023. Wilson eats
up grass with his long strides and does his best work on one-cut/runway routes, but he isn’t a natural separator and lacks nuance as a route runner. Even though he
will occasionally expand his catch radius and dunk over defenders, he fights the ball too much and makes routine grabs tougher than they should be (15 career
drops). Overall, Wilson has imposing size and stride length for potential mismatch opportunities, but he doesn’t always play up to hi s frame and currently lacks
consistent focus and route precision for what the NFL requires. He reminds me of a lesser version of Devin Funchess (considered a tight end by several teams).

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

23. JHA’QUAN JACKSON | Tulane 5091 | 188 lbs. | 4SR Luling, La. (Hahnville) 5/15/2000 (age 23.94) #4
BACKGROUND: Jha’Quan (Ja-Quan) “Quan” Jackson, one of eight children, grew up outside of New Orleans and lived primarily with his grandmother and great -
grandmother. He played baseball and basketball growing up, but football was his focus almost immediately after he was introdu ced to the sport at age 6. Jackson
enrolled at Hahnville High School (alma mater of LaRon Landry and several NFL players) in Boutte, La., where he was a four-year varsity letterman. His wide receivers
coach was Nate Singleton, who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and played five seasons in the NFL (1993-97). After starting out at his natural receiver position
his first two years, the coaches moved him to quarterback as a junior, and he shared the backfield with Anthony “Pooka” Willi ams (Kansas). Jackson led Hahnville to
an 11-3 record and the 2017 Class 5A state championship game, but he suffered a torn MCL on the first play of the title game (Hahnville lost, 34 -14, to Zachary). For
his senior season, he hoped to move back to receiver — and had that opportunity when highly touted quarterback Andrew Robison t ransferred to Hahnville.
However, Robison played in only three games before being ruled ineligible, and Jackson was forced back to quarterback. He again helped Hahnville to the state
playoffs, where they defeated Walker (and WR Brian Thomas Jr.) in the fir st round before losing to Zachary in the second round.

A three-star recruit, Jackson was the No. 101 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 48 recruit in Louisiana. After his sop homore season, he received his first
scholarship offer, from FCS Jackson State. The summer before his junior year, Jackson camped at Tulane and earned an offer. After his junior season, he received
offers from several Power 5 programs, like Arkansas and West Virginia, and he even heard from Alabama. In May 2018, Jackson o fficially committed to SMU and head
coach Sonny Dykes. However, hoping to make it easier for his family to watch him play, he decommitted six months later and signed with Tulane. Jackson was the No.
2 recruit in head coach Willie Fritz’s 2019 class. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Tulane for a fifth
season in 2023. His uncle (Ed Reed) had a 12-year NFL career (2002-13) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jackson says his favorite player is Ray
Lewis, and Reed was able to introduce the two at a football camp. Random fact: his former roommate at Tulane was RB Tyjae Spears, who he calls his “brother from
another mother.” Jackson graduated from Tulane (May 2023). He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (8/0) 2 31 15.5 1 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (12/6) 31 425 13.7 8 2 Led team in receiving; 14-yard rush TD; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/1) 17 294 17.3 1 2
2022: (14/9) 33 554 16.8 3 2 Second Team All-AAC (RS); 90-yard PR TD
2023: (10/3) 26 439 16.9 4 3 Missed three games (ankle); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (56/19) 109 1,743 16.0 17 9

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5091 188 8 7/8 30 7/8 74 7/8 4.42 2.58 1.54 32 9’10” - - 12 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5093 188 9 30 3/8 74 7/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Field fast and quickly gets on top of coverage vertically … paces his routes to lull corners before switching gears … sinks and transitions his weight with
control out of his breaks … gives minimal indicators to defenders about what he is doing … works himself open and credits playing quarterback in high school for
helping his development at wide receiver … tracks the ball well and secures without slowing at the catch point … quick hands can snare errant passes … shows a knack
for setting up his blocks and slipping tackles … experienced return man and had a 90-yard punt return touchdown in 2022; averaged 10.8 yards per punt return
(62/671/1) and 20.9 per kick return (37/772/0) … focused on and off the field and has never shied from hard work (was a cashi er and stockboy at Winn-Dixie after
football season in high school).

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WEAKNESSES: Smaller frame with below-average height, length and bulk … competitive but struggles to fend off the jam … smaller target and struggles with crowded
catch points … shifty after the catch but not much of a tackle breaker … battled injuries — missed three games, hampered in several others by an ankle injury
(October 2023); tore his labrum during 2020 fall camp but played through it and had to constantly pop his shoulder back in du ring games (surgery following the 2020
season); torn MCL the last game of his junior season in high school (December 2017) … below-average production and led team in receiving only once (2020).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Tulane, Jackson worked primarily in the slot in former offensive coordinator Slade Nagle’s scheme (82.4 percent of his snaps came
in the slot in 2023). The production doesn’t jump off the page (one career 100-yard receiving performance in 56 games played), as he played through several injuries,
but the offense looked different when he was on the field. A dynamic athlete, Jackson also has route polish and understands h ow to stem/set up defensive backs to
get open underneath or win vertically (models his game after Zay Flowers; Darnell Mooney took him under his wing when Jackson was a freshman and guided him in
the right direction). He tracks the ball well with soft hands but lacks the frame, body strength or length to consiste ntly outduel defenders on 50-50 passes. Overall,
Jackson is undersized and needs to stay off the injury report, but he offers both long speed and short -area quickness, along with the route instincts to create
pockets of separation for his quarterback. He projects as an NFL slot with Day 1 value as a punt returner.

GRADE: 5th Round

24. ANTHONY GOULD | Oregon State 5083 | 174 lbs. | 5SR Leavenworth, Kan. (West Salem) 4/6/2001 (age 23.05) #2
BACKGROUND: Anthony Gould, who has an older sister (Mahogani Gant), grew up in Leavenworth. His mother (Stacy Johnson) is a retired Army master sergeant. She
served tours in Iraq and Cuba and was a military police officer for 20 years (she was deployed when Gould was ages 6 through 8). Given his mother’s schedule, Gould
spent part of his childhood in Washington with his grandparents. He played multiple sports growing up, including football, but wrestling initially was his best sport.
Gould attended Leavenworth High School for two years and played both ways as a running back, wide receiver and defensive back. After getting a taste of varsity as a
freshman, he posted 32 catches for 750 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore, adding 536 rushing yards, five rushing touchd owns and one kick-return
touchdown. However, Gould went mostly overlooked playing on a team that finished 1 -8 in 2016. For his final two years of high school, he relocated to Salem, Ore.,
to be part of a better football program and lived with his aunt (Nikki Binnie-Anderson). Gould’s mother later relocated to Portland.

Gould enrolled at West Salem High School and helped the program to a 10 -2 finish and the 2017 league title as a junior wide receiver and safety, posting 35 catches
for 709 yards and 18 touchdowns. For his senior season, Gould finished with 52 catches for 1 ,009 yards and 16 touchdowns, adding 612 rushing yards, six rushing
touchdowns and a pair of return touchdowns. He earned back-to-back first team All-Conference honors (at receiver and returner) at West Salem and added second
team All-State honors in 2018. Gould was also a standout track athlete and led West Salem’s boys team to the 2018 6A State Championship (first state title i n school
history). He placed second in the 100 meters (10.66 seconds), fourth in the 200 (21.77) and anchored the state runner -up 4x100 relay team. As a sophomore, he won
the 5A state championship in the 100 meters (10.63), which was his personal -best time. Gould also wrestled, but he gave it up once he moved to Salem.

A three-star recruit, Gould was the No. 120 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Oregon (TE Luke Musgrave was No. 5). Though the move from
Kansas to Oregon paid off by helping Gould’s recruiting profile, most schools still thought he was too small to play wide receiver. A few weeks after Oregon State
hired Jonathan Smith as its head coach, Gould received a scholarship offer from the Beavers — which turned out to be his only full-ride offer. He committed in March
2018 and was the No. 10 recruit in Smith’s second class in Corvallis. Gould graduated with degree in business administration in April 2023. He opted out of the 2023
bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirted; January 2019
2020: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/3) 13 185 14.2 1 0 14-yard rush TD
2022: (10/7) 27 457 16.9 3 5 First Team All-American (PR); First Team All-Pac-12 (RS); Led FBS in PR average (18.3); 80-yd PR TD; 55-yd PR TD
2023: (12/10) 44 718 16.3 2 4 Honorable mention All-Pac-12
Total: (43/20) 84 1,360 16.2 6 9

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5083 174 8 7/8 29 5/8 69 7/8 4.39 2.55 1.50 39 1/2 10’9” 4.16 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5083 180 8 3/4 29 5/8 70 - - - - - 4.17 6.94 - (only shuttle and 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Sprinting, track speed to create vertical separation … accounted for Oregon State’s three longest pass plays in 2023 (all 50 -plus yards) … effective on
shallow crossers and deep overs … sudden footwork on pivot routes, cleanly redirecting at the stem to c atch coverage off balance … would have produced more yards
if he’d had QBs who could hit him in stride … coordinated at the catch point and adjusts well mid -air … crowded catch points don’t disrupt his focus … grew up in a
military family and discipline shows (Gould: “It wasn’t the sweetest household at times, but I’m thankful for it.”) … All-American punt returner, led the FBS with 18.3
yards per return in 2022, including a pair of touchdowns … averaged 16.4 yards per punt return in his career … spent time at the X, Y and Z receiver positions.

WEAKNESSES: Small target with a small catch radius … too easily loses his bearings versus physical coverage (early and late) … doesn’t have the frame or length to
play defensive back and prevent interceptions once the defender gains leverage at the catch point (see 2023 Oregon tape) … needs to cut down on the reactive
movements in his routes … small hands, and most of his drops are a result of allowing the ball into his body … below -average production after the catch, with a
measly three forced missed tackles in his career … poor ball security (see 2023 Washington tape) … missed three games because of injury in 2022 … his five-year
production looks more like one-year production, and he registered only two 100 -yard receiving performances in his 43 games played.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oregon State, Gould was an outside receiver in former offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren’s scheme (92.6 per cent of his 2023
snaps came out wide). Despite below-average career numbers, his production improved each season, and his re ceiving yards would have been higher had his
quarterbacks been able to hit him in stride on stretch routes. With his track speed and body control, Gould can shake loose from coverage, and he shows vertical-
tracking skills and the ability to make mid-air adjustments on the football. However, corners tower over him, and he doesn’t look comfortable running the full route
tree, which will limit how quickly he can help an NFL offense. Overall, Gould has a chance to carve out a role for himself in the NFL , because of his speed, but
further route polish is needed to help balance out his diminutive size. His punt -return experience helps his chances of staying on a roster, similar to Jakeem Grant.

GRADE: 5th Round

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25. LUKE MCCAFFREY | Rice 6015 | 198 lbs. | 5SR Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Valor Christian) 4/2/2001 (age 23.06) #10
BACKGROUND: Luke McCaffrey, the youngest of four boys, was born in raised just south of Denver. He was too young to remember the NFL days of his father (Ed),
but he grew up watching his three older brothers star on the football field and quickly followed in the family business. (Ed McCaffrey: “We didn’t push football on our
kids, but all four of them gravitated towards the sport and developed their own passion.”). Luke McCaffrey played quarterback on his pee-wee and little league
teams, which often were coached by his father. Like his older brothers, he attended Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch and was a four -year varsity
letterman. With his older brother (Dylan) entrenched at quarterback, McCaffrey was a do-everything offensive weapon as a sophomore and helped lead the program
to the 2016 Class 5A state championship. He made 47 catches for 717 yards and nine touchdowns, adding 23 carries for 245 yard s and two scores. He also recorded
42 tackles and two interceptions as a defensive back and set a school record with a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. As a junior, McCaffrey shared quarterback
duties and helped Valor Christian to 11 wins, finishing with 878 passing yards, 548 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns to earn first team All-State honors as an
athlete. After head coach Rod Sherman resigned following the 2017 season, Ed McCaffrey was hired as Valor Christian’s new head coach — just in time for Luke’s
senior season. Several former NFL players joined the coaching staff, including Brand on Stokley. As the full-time starter, Luke McCaffrey led the program to an
undefeated 14-0 record and the 2018 5A state championship. He threw for 2,202 yards with 21 touchdowns and four interceptions, adding 526 r ushing yards.
McCaffrey also lettered in basketball, lacrosse and track (sprints and relays), setting personal bests of 11.51 seconds in the 100 meters and 23.25 in th e 200.

A four-star recruit, McCaffrey was the No. 14 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Colorado. He started fielding scholarship offers during his
sophomore season, when Michigan, Duke (where his older brothers played) and nearby Colorado all offered him. McCaffrey also p icked up offers from Ohio State,
Ole Miss, Washington and UCLA, but he was drawn to new Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco and a program that appeared to be
ascending. McCaffrey signed as a quarterback and was the No. 9 recruit in the Huskers’ 2019 class. After redshirting in 2019, he won his first career start in 2020 but
mostly struggled — he finished the season with a 1-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio. McCaffrey entered the portal in January 2021 and announced his transfer
to Louisville (as a quarterback). He joined the Cardinals in 2021 but decided to leave after only a few practices (former Lou isville head coach Scott Satterfield: “He
wanted to come in and be the starting quarterback, and I guess after three or four days decided that maybe wasn’t going to happen here.”). Because McCaffrey had
not been officially placed on scholarship or attended class, he was able to reenter the transfer portal without penalty. A we ek after leaving Louisville, he transferred
to Rice and signed with head coach Mike Bloomgren, who had been the offensive coordinator at Stanford when McCaffrey’s brother (Christian) played there. After a
rocky 2021 season at quarterback, McCaffrey approached Bloomgren with the idea of moving to wide receiver for his final two s easons.

His father played wide receiver at Stanford and was a third-round pick (No. 83) in the 1991 NFL Draft, then spent 13 seasons in the league (1991-2003) and won three
Super Bowls (two with John Elway). After coaching Valor Christian for two seasons (2018-19), Ed McCaffrey left and spent three seasons (2020-22) as head coach at
Northern Colorado. Luke McCaffrey’s parents met at Stanford, where his mother (Lisa) was a three -year starter on the soccer team. Lisa’s father (Dave Sime) was an
Olympic sprinter and won the silver medal in the 100 meters at the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Luke’s oldest brother (Max) played wide receiver at Duke. He went
undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft and bounced around the NFL over four seasons, then served as an offensive assistant for th e Miami Dolphins in 2023. Another of
Luke’s brothers (Christian) was a Heisman contender at Stanford and is currently an All -Pro running back for the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers selected Christian
McCaffrey in the first round (No. 8) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Luke’s third brother (Dylan) played quarterback at Michigan for four seasons (2017-20) before transferring
to Northern Colorado (2021-22), where he played for his father. Luke McCaffrey graduated with his undergraduate degree and is currently working towards his MBA.
He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (4/0) 1 12 12.0 0 0 Nebraska; QB; Redshirted; 142 passing yards; Two pass TDs; One rush TD; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (7/2) 1 5 5.0 0 0 Nebraska; QB; 466 passing yards; One pass TD; Three rush TDs; Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (9/3) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Rice; QB; 313 passing yards; Two pass TDs; Two rush TDs
2022: (11/10) 58 723 12.5 6 5 Rice; WR; Led team in receptions and all-purpose yards; 17-yard rush TD
2023: (13/13) 71 992 14.0 13 3 Rice; WR; First Team All-AAC; Led the AAC in receiving TDs; Led team in receiving; Team captain
Total: (44/28) 131 1,732 13.2 19 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6015 198 9 5/8 30 1/8 74 1/2 4.46 2.62 1.56 36 10’1” 4.02 6.70 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6016 203 9 1/2 30 74 1/2 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: NFL-level athleticism is in his DNA … plays physical to the football and doesn’t allow crowded catch points to disrupt his focus (collected 17 contested
catches in 2023, second most in the FBS) … adjusts with looseness in his body, helping him reach back and secure throws … drops are scarce on his tape … smart,
controlled route runner with the requisite footwork and body sink at the top of his patterns … aggressive attacking upfield after the catch … NFL scouts speak highly
of both his personal and football character … senior captain and voted team MVP by his teammates in 2022 and 2023 … plans to coach and call plays after his NFL
career (McCaffrey: “I want to influence the world through football.”) … despite playing only two years at the position , he ranks top 10 in Rice history in catches,
receiving yards and touchdown grabs.

WEAKNESSES: Good height for the position, but his frame is lean and underpowered … inconsistent setup and pacing with route mechanics can bog down his play
speed, helping corners play sticky … lacks linear twitch to easily uncover and create a step of separation … catches well outside his frame, but his lack of length limits
him at times … lack of mass and play strength shows as both a stationary and stalk blocker … has the skill set for punt -return duties, but he barely played on special
teams in college.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Rice, McCaffrey played the F wide receiver role in offensive coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo’s pro -style spread, working primarily
from the slot (71.2 percent of his snaps the last two seasons). A former highly ranked quarterback recruit, he reinvented himself as a wide receiver after transferring
to Rice and was one of just six FBS receivers with at least 70 catches and 13 touchdowns in 2023 (caught a touchdown in 11 of 13 games). As one might expect given
his bloodlines, McCaffrey is a detailed athlete by nature, and his experience at quarterback helped smooth his transition with the timing and exe cution of his routes
(4.02-second short shuttle and 6.70 three-cone both ranked top three among all participants at the 2024 combine). His tape shows a pass catcher with outstanding
focus through contact, although that is a double-edged sword, because he doesn’t create a ton of separation or clean windows for his quarterback. Overall,
McCaffrey doesn’t always uncover as easily as his testing numbers might suggest, but he is smart and controlled in his route movements with the tough-minded
ball skills to be a steady possession target. His ability to carve out a role on special teams could be the key to him earning a roster spot as a rookie .

GRADE: 5th Round

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26. JAMARI THRASH | Louisville 5116 | 188 lbs. | 5SR LaGrange, Ga. (Troup County) 12/19/2000 (age 23.35) #1
BACKGROUND: Jamari (juh-MAR-ee) Thrash grew up in LaGrange (10 miles from the Alabama-Georgia state line). He started playing football at age 8 as a quarterback
and running back, and he was also a standout basketball player through middle school. Thrash originally att ended LaGrange High School, where he played on varsity
for two seasons as a wide receiver. He posted 36 catches for 541 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore. After LaGrange won just two games in 2016, he
transferred to Troup County High School for his final two years of high school. Thrash had his breakout season as a junior, when he led Class 4A with 1,410 receiving
yards on 61 catches (23.1 average) and scored 19 touchdowns. He earned first team All -State honors and led the team to a 9-3 finish. As a senior, Thrash posted 42
catches for 1,066 yards (25.4 average) and 13 touchdowns and was named All-Region. He helped Troup County to a school-record 12 wins and a spot in the 2018
state playoff semifinals. Thrash was also a standout basketball player throughout high school, and he lettered in track, setting personal bests of 11.42 seconds in the
100 meters and 23.91 in the 200, as well as 18 feet, 2.25 inches in the long jump, 37 -4.75 in the triple jump and 5-10 in the high jump.

A three-star recruit, Thrash was the No. 200 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 169 recruit in Georgia. After his All-State junior season, his offer
sheet filled up (Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Troy, Tulane and UAB). Thrash committed to Georgia State and
was the No. 4 recruit in head coach Shawn Elliott’s 2019 class. After four seasons with the program, he entered the transfer portal in January 2023. Thrash didn’t have
any Power 5 offers out of high school, but he heard from several notable programs the second time around and ultimately committed to Louisville over Auburn for his
final season of eligibility. Thrash opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (3/0) 2 17 8.5 0 0 Georgia State; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (9/4) 9 161 17.9 2 1 Georgia State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 32 452 14.1 3 4 Georgia State; Led team in receiving
2022: (12/12) 61 1,122 18.4 7 4 Georgia State; First Team All-SBC; Led the SBC in receiving yards; School single-game receiving yards record
2023: (12/11) 63 858 13.6 6 8 Louisville; Second Team All-ACC; Led team in receiving; Missed one game (hand); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (49/28) 167 2,610 15.6 18 17

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5116 188 8 5/8 31 74 1/2 4.46 2.58 1.52 34 10’0” - 7.16 - (no shuttle or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6000 191 8 3/4 30 3/4 74 3/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Adequate height/length combination … quick to collect his feet for separation steps out of his breaks … compensates for average burst with crisp cuts as
a route runner … catches the ball well in stride with supple adjustment skills to reach back across hi s body when necessary … made catches at all three levels,
including two plays of 70-plus yards in 2023 … controlled athlete in space to give defenders the slip or weave in and out of traffic … finished fourth among ACC
receivers with 17 forced missed tackles in 2023 … gutted through a broken hand over the final month of the 2023 season and earned consistent praise from the
Louisville coaches (head coach Jeff Brohm: “He’s come in, has been unselfish and hasn’t missed one rep of practice.”) … led his team in receiving each of the last three
seasons (two at Georgia State, one at Louisville).

WEAKNESSES: Wiry frame with lean limbs and below-average play strength … inconsistent versus the jam and can be knocked off his route path … has a tough time
making plays in traffic or finishing catches through contact … put more concentration drops on tape than expected (see 2023 Pittsburgh tape) … average speed by NFL
standards and won’t run by NFL cornerbacks on vertical patterns … willing positional blocker but very inconsistent sustain … suffered a broken hand (October 2023)
and required next-day surgery (including screws and a plate), but he missed only one game and played with a brace over the final month of his senior season … wasn’t
used as a returner in college and didn’t play on special -teams coverages.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Louisville, Thrash was used primarily as an outside receiver in head coach Jeff Brohm’s spread scheme. After leading the Sun Belt in
receiving in 2022 at Georgia State, he transferred to Louisville in 2023 and quickly announced himse lf as the Cardinals’ No. 1 pass catcher (led the team in receiving in
seven of the first eight games, before a broken hand hindered him over the final month). Quicker than fast, Thrash is an agil e route runner with natural ball-tracking
skills. However, he struggles to finish catches through contact, and his lack of play strength will be more pronounced at the next level. Overall, Thrash doesn’t have a
true distinguishing trait as a receiver, but his separation quickness and receiving savvy will be lifelines to an NFL career. His inexperience on special teams will
need to change quickly once in an NFL camp.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

27. TAHJ WASHINGTON | USC 5096 | 174 lbs. | 5SR Marshall, Texas (Marshall) 5/16/2001 (age 22.94) #16
BACKGROUND: Tahj (TAWJ) Washington, who has an older brother, grew up in Marshall in East Texas (20 miles from the Louisiana border). At age 5, he st arted
playing football for the Little Mavs pee-wee league as a running back. Once he reached junior high, he made the transition to wide receiver. Washington attended
Marshall High School, where he was a three-year letterman on varsity and played both ways as a cornerback and wide receiver. He caught 24 passes for 275 yards
and four touchdowns as a sophomore. Washington helped Marshal l to the 2017 district title as a junior, earning All-District honors with 31 catches for 478 yards and
six touchdowns. As a senior, he led the program to a 10-3 record and back-to-back district championships, advancing to the regional round of the state p layoffs.
Washington finished his final season with 45 catches for 868 yards and a school -record 12 touchdowns, adding 255 rushing yards (8.8 average) and three rushing
touchdowns to earn honorable mention All-State honors. He had four return touchdowns (two kickoffs, two punts) on special teams in his prep career. Washington
also lettered in basketball, soccer and track at Marshall and set personal bests of 22 feet, 2.5 inches in the long jump, 44-5.5 in the triple jump and 22.81 seconds in
the 200 meters.

A three-star recruit, Washington was the No. 210 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 239 recruit in Texas. He fini shed his junior season of high
school without any scholarship offers, but Air Force handed him one the following spring. So on after, Washington received his first Power 5 offer, from Kansas. The
summer before his senior year, he attended multiple recruiting camps to get noticed. At a Stephen F. Austin camp in June 2018 , Washington had an impressive
performance in front of the Memphis coaching staff, and former offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham reached out with an offer. After his senior season,
Washington officially committed to Memphis and was the No. 13 recruit in former head coach Mike Norvell’s 2019 class.

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After Norvell left for the Florida State job in December 2019, Ryan Silverfield took over as Memphis head coach. Washington b utted heads with Silverfield during
2021 spring practices, though, which led to Washington entering the transfer portal in March 2021. He received an offer from USC and joined the Trojans for his final
three seasons of college football. Washington earned AAC All-Academic honors while at Memphis, and he earned his degree from USC (May 2023). Random fact:
Washington is a talented chef and has a YouTube channel, “Chef Tahj,” in connection to an NIL deal with HelloFresh. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West
Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (4/0) 3 32 10.7 0 0 Memphis; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (11/10) 43 743 17.3 6 3 Memphis; Freshman All-American; Led FBS freshman in receiving yards; Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (12/11) 54 602 11.1 1 4 USC
2022: (14/11) 50 785 15.7 6 6 USC; Honorable mention All-Pac-12
2023: (13/8) 59 1,062 18.0 8 1 USC; Honorable mention All-Pac-12; Led team in receiving
Total: (54/40) 209 3,224 15.4 21 14

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5096 174 8 3/8 29 1/8 70 - - - 35 10’2” - - - (no run, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 5097 174 8 1/2 29 1/8 70 3/8 4.52 2.64 1.63 34 1/2 10’3” 4.22 6.84 - (no bench press — left shouder)

STRENGTHS: Speedy, sudden athlete … runs with controlled urgency to escape the jam and quickly accelerate vertically (led the Pac -12 with five catches of 50-plus
yards in 2023) … tracks the ball exceptionally well in flight for late adjustments … registered just one drop on 74 targets in 2023, while making one -handed grabs
when needed … catch-point focus doesn’t suffer with bodies around him … understands defensive-back leverage and attacks at the top of his stem … competitive
before and after the catch with the balance and vision to elude the first tackler … averaged 19.0 yards per kick return (23/438/0) … was a gunner on punt coverages
his last two seasons at USC … soft-spoken, but his coaches speak highly of his “all-in” mentality and football toughness … durable, especially for his size, and didn’t
miss a game because of injury the last four seasons (50 games played) … one of six Pac-12 wide receivers to eclipse 1,000 yards receiving in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized with slight bone structure and marginal definition … doesn’t have the body power to run through NFL contact … phys ical coverage can
bully him off his route path … short arms, small hands and underwhelming plucking radius to consistently stretch and make grabs outside his frame … doesn’t have
the frame to shield defenders from the catch point … his routes are fast, but he could benefit from more pacing and patience to keep corners honest … worked
primarily out of the slot the last two seasons at USC (only 6.2 percent of his snaps came on the outside in 2022 -23).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at USC, Washington was a slot receiver in head coach Lincoln Riley’s RPO, spread scheme with heavy motions. Desp ite playing for
four different head coaches in his five college seasons, Washington was productive when on the field, incl uding a career year as a senior in 2023 (led the Trojans in
catches, receiving yards, first-down grabs and contested catches). A fluid athlete, Washington is determined and urgent as a route runner with small but stro ng hands
and nifty after-the-catch ability. He knows how to beat press and separate at the stem, although NFL length and physicality will raise the level of difficulty for him.
Overall, Washington’s size will immediately turn off some teams, but his competitive focus and playmaking instincts are the “make -it” qualities evaluators desire
at the receiver position. He will push for slot and special-teams snaps during his rookie season.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

28. CORNELIUS JOHNSON | Michigan 6026 | 212 lbs. | 5SR Greenwich, Conn. (Brunswick) 11/29/2000 (age 23.41) #6
BACKGROUND: Cornelius “CJ” Johnson, the second of three boys, was born and raised in Greenwich. He attended his first New England Patriot s game at age 6 and
fell in love with football. Johnson started playing flag football in first grade at the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club, and he later joined his older brother (Cassius) on the
Riverside Gators in the Greenwich Youth Football League. He started out as a running back before moving to wide receiver afte r a youth football camp at Football
University. After attending North Street, Glenville and Central Middle schools, Johnson enrolled at Brunswick School, a private all-boys prep school in Greenwich, in
sixth grade. He started seeing varsity reps in ninth grade and caught seven passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. As a sophom ore, Johnson earned first team All-
League honors with 38 catches for 703 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was named first team All-State as a junior with 22 catches for 361 yards and six touchdowns.
Johnson had his best season as a senior, helping Brunswick to an 8-2 record and the 2018 Class A Championship Bowl. He finished his final season with 50 receptions
for 826 yards and 12 touchdowns, which earned him U.S. Army All -American honors and 2018-19 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year.

A four-star recruit, Johnson was the No. 26 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Connecticut. The sum mer before his junior year, he
received his first scholarship offers (Boston College, Central Michigan and Duke). After his junior season, his offer sheet continued to grow (in length and
prominence), and he became the first player in Brunswick School history to receive multiple offers from Power 5 programs. He narrowed his final choice to Alabama,
Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State and Stanford (his father’s alma mater). He committed to the Wolverines on signing day. His mother (Dr. Cassan dra Tribble) is an
anesthesiologist at Greenwich Hospital, a Detroit native and earned her medical degree from Michigan in 1990. Jo hnson was the No. 5 recruit in the Wolverines’ 2019
class. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Michigan for a fifth season in 2023.

Cassius played cornerback at FCS San Diego (2017-21), and his younger brother (Carnegie) is a rising sophomore guard on the Navy basketball team. Cornelius
Johnson, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, graduated with his degree in communication and media and is pursuing his master’s degree from the School of
Social Work. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/0) 4 61 15.3 1 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (6/3) 16 254 15.9 3 2 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/14) 40 627 15.7 3 7 Led the team in receiving; Blocked two punts
2022: (14/14) 32 499 15.6 6 3 Led the team in receiving TDs
2023: (15/14) 47 604 12.9 1 5
Total: (61/45) 139 2,045 14.7 14 17

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 212 8 5/8 31 7/8 77 1/4 4.44 2.60 1.52 37 1/2 10’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6025 212 8 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/4 - - - - - 4.37 6.93 13 (shuttle, 3-cone, bench only — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with functional build-up speed … displays quick feet and start-stop acceleration for rapid gear change on pivots, comebacks and one-
cut routes (slants, posts, etc.) … uses that same footwork after the catch to occasionally give the first defender the slip … limber upper body to adjust and snare the
football … uses his body well to position and post up defenders … has a few Houdini-like catches on his film, because of his focus and catch radius … blocked a pair of
punts in 2021 … has played a lot of football (61 games, third most in Michigan history), including 45 starts … became the 16th player in school histo ry to surpass 2,000
career receiving yards.

WEAKNESSES: Small hands with lean muscle tone on his frame … not a polished separator mid-route … catches the football well in a crowd but doesn’t play with
power off the line or at the catch point … more drops than touchdown grabs, both in 2023 and for his career … only touchdown catch in 2023 came on a flea-flicker
vs. Bowling Green … has some juice but struggled to break free (averaged a measly 2.6 YAC in 2023) … only played on punt -return coverages and lacks a robust
special-teams resume … will turn 24 during his NFL rookie season … wasn’t a major factor in the biggest games on the schedule during Michigan’s 2023 title run —
combined for just 94 receiving yards against Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State and Washington.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Michigan, Johnson was the X receiver in offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore’s pro -style scheme (94.0 percent of his career
snaps came outside). Although his production was sporadic (one 100-yard receiving game over the last two seasons), he was a steady option in Ann Arbor over the
years, and his 139 career catches passed Desmond Howard (134) and Mario Manningham (137) on the Wolverines’ all -time receptions list. Johnson is a quick-footed
athlete for his size, and his routes can be sharpened with more development. He will struggle to separate and has more concentration drops than ideal, but he can
pluck it cleanly outside his frame and wins 50-50 balls using his rangy ball skills. Overall, Johnson doesn’t have dominant physical traits or polish, but he has pro
tools and should continue to hone his skills with further coaching. He will compete for a rotational outside-receiver role in the NFL.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

29. RYAN FLOURNOY | SE Missouri State 6006 | 202 lbs. | 6SR Hazelcrest, Ill. (HF) 10/27/1999 (age 24.49) #1
BACKGROUND: Ryan Flournoy (FLOOR-noy) was born and raised just south of Chicago. He started playing football at age 5 and was often coached by his father
(Terrill, a former running back) throughout the pee-wee level. Flournoy continued playing through middle school and at Homewood -Flossmoor Community High
School. He saw varsity action as a freshman and sophomore but wasn’t heavily utilized in the offense. As a junior, he helped the program go 11-1 and win the 2016
conference title. As a senior, Flournoy became more of a focus for the offense and earned first team All-Conference honors with 28 catches for 480 yards and seven
touchdowns, as Homewood-Flossmoor went 10-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2017 8A state playoffs. He also ran track as a senior and posted personal
bests of 7.49 seconds in the 60 meters, 11.54 in the 100 and 23.46 in the 200.

A no-star recruit, Flournoy wasn’t ranked by recruiting services. Somewhat of a late bloomer, he didn’t have big numbers in high school, nor did he receive any
Division I offer during the recruiting process. Flournoy did get noticed by several Division II programs, though, and he committed to Central Missouri. He was named
scout team player of the year during his redshirt year (2018), then battled a partially torn ACL in 2019. After the 2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic,
Flournoy decided to look for a fresh start. He transferred to Iowa Western Community College, where he posted 32 catches for 545 yards and five t ouchdowns in
2021. For his final two seasons, he transferred to FCS Southeast Missouri State. Flournoy graduated with his degree in general studies (December 2023). He accepted
his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: Redshirted Central Missouri
2019: (10/0) 17 170 10.0 0 0 Central Missouri; Missed the first three games (right knee)
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: Iowa Western Community College
2022: (11/11) 61 984 16.1 7 3 SE Missouri State; First Team All-OVC; Led team in receiving; 8-yard rushing TD; Team captain
2023: (9/9) 57 839 14.7 6 1 SE Missouri State; First Team All-OVC; Led team in receiving; 3-yard rushing TD; Team captain
Total: (30/20) 135 1,993 14.8 13 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6006 202 10 1/8 31 5/8 76 1/8 4.44 2.57 1.52 39 1/2 11’0” - - 19 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6012 205 10 1/4 31 3/8 76 1/4 - - - - - 4.37 7.08 - (shuttle, 3-cone, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with NFL-quality speed, which helped him create mismatches against FCS defenders … outstanding body control in his routes, at the
catch point and as a YAC threat (see 2023 Tennessee Tech tape) … sinks and redirects well at the top of routes … powers through press and closes cushion quickly …
catches the ball cleanly at all three levels … uses his frame to wall off defenders with terrific hand placement to pluck away from his body … effective stalk blocker and
looks to mix things up with defenders … named a team captain within six months after transferring to SE Missouri State, and his coaches and tea mmates say he
refuses to be outworked (credits yoga as part of his training that helps his flexibility) … consistent production ove r the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Not yet a nuanced route runner … needs to clean up sloppy footwork and body action in his route transitions to avoid telegrap hing his intended route
path … saw a lot of contested targets on film, because of his issues creating separation … average play st rength will quickly be tested in the NFL … missed the first
three games of his redshirt freshman season after partially tearing the ACL in his right knee during preseason camp (August 2019); retore the same ACL during spring
practices at Iowa Western and underwent surgery (March 2021) but was able to return in time for the 2021 season; suffered a fractured left hand (September 2023)
and missed two games, then returned with a pin in his hand … doesn’t offer much impact on special teams … will be 25 years old as an NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Southeast Missouri State, Flournoy worked primarily outside in offensive coordinator Jeromy McDowell’s scheme . After two years
in Division II and another two years in juco, he led the Redhawks in receiving each of the last two season s and put his name on the NFL radar (just the third player in
Southeast Missouri State history invited to the NFL combine). A member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” Flournoy is a terrific height-weight-speed athlete and
received the nickname “Super” in college for his feats in the weight room and on the field. He struggles to set up breaks, however, and will often lead coverage to his
destination. He excelled against inferior competition, but he also held his own against two FBS opponents (combined 13 catches for 152 yards vs. Kansas State and
Iowa State). Overall, Flournoy is more athletic than skilled as a route runner, and cornerbacks stick to him at the break point, but he has large, accepting hands
with balance and body control before, during and after the catch. He projects as an NFL rotational receiver who can earn playing time with further development.

GRADE: 6th Round

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30. AINIAS SMITH | Texas A&M 5093 | 190 lbs. | 5SR Missouri City, Texas (Dulles) 5/31/2001 (age 22.90) #0
BACKGROUND: Ainias (uh-NYE-iss) Smith was born and raised in Missouri City (just outside of Houston). After a nearly decade -long career in the CFL and Arena
League, Smith’s father (Maurice Sr.) became a certified trainer. He and Smith’s mother (Samyra) also created a youth football league , called the Heavenbound
Christian League, in 1999. Ainias grew up in the program and played football throughout several youth levels, including with the HCL Xtreme whi le at Dulles Middle
School. He attended John Foster Dulles High School in Sugar Land and made an impact on offense, defense and sp ecial teams. Smith had a breakout sophomore
season with 55 catches for 689 yards and six touchdowns, adding three rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown. As a juni or, he was named the district’s All-
Purpose Player of the Year with 21 receptions for 352 yards and four touchdowns, along with 408 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. As a senior, Smith led
Dulles to eight wins (the program’s highest win total since 2006) and a playoff spot. He was named the 2018 District MVP and Houston Offensive Player of the Year
with 55 catches for 717 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding 483 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. He also had 23 tackles a nd three interceptions as a
defensive back. Smith lettered in track with personal bests of 20 feet, 2.25 inches i n the long jump, 38-8 in the triple jump and 11.11 seconds in the 100 meters.

A three-star recruit, Smith was the No. 48 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 97 recruit in Texas. After taking an offi cial visit to Georgia following his
sophomore season, he earned his first offer from the Bulldogs. Having watched his brother be recruited out of high school, and then again as a transfer player, Smith
took a unique approach to the process. He received more than 20 offers, but his choice came down to Duke and Texas A&M, becau se of their engineering schools.
Smith signed his National Letter of Intent with Duke. Before he could fax it over on signing day, though, he changed to Texas A&M, because of th e school’s facilities
and the trust Smith had with head coach Jimbo Fisher. He was the No. 20 recruit in the Aggies’ 2019 class (same class as G Kenyon Green and RB Isaiah Spiller).

His father played defensive back and wide receiver at Texas A&M-Kingsville (1987-89), followed by a stint in the CFL (1991-92) and Arena League (1994-99). His older
brother (Maurice II) played cornerback at Alabama (2013-15) and Georgia (2016) before going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played four seasons in the NFL
(2017-20) and was selected in the 2023 XFL Draft by the Vegas Vipers. Ainias Smith graduated with his degree in business (December 2022). He accepted his invitation
to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/3) 22 248 11.3 3 3 Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (10/6) 43 564 13.1 6 4 Led team in receiving yards; Four rushing TDs; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 47 509 10.8 6 7 Led team in receptions; 95-yard PR TD; Team captain
2022: (4/4) 15 291 19.4 2 1 Missed the final eight games (right leg)
2023: (12/9) 53 795 15.0 2 1 First Team All-SEC (AP and RS); Led team in receiving; 82-yard PR TD; Missed the bowl game (finger)
Total: (50/34) 180 2,407 13.4 19 16

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5093 190 8 1/2 29 70 1/4 - - - - - - - 21 (no workout — left tibia fracture)
PRO DAY 5090 189 8 3/8 29 69 7/8 4.55 2.60 1.57 - - 4.26 6.84 - (no jumps — left tibia fracture)

STRENGTHS: Multi-dimensional weapon with elusive traits … generates explosive quickness driving off the line and out of route breaks … lateral movements and
vertical burst help him avoid press and get on top of routes … able to decelerate on command to force awkward tackle attempts and create YAC … tracks the ball well
and maintains his focus in traffic (caught a pass in every game he played the last four seasons) … dangerous on run-extension designs (jet sweeps, screens, etc.) … one
of the most accomplished punt returners in the draft class, with a pair of touchdowns and a 10.2 career per -return average (82/836/2) … also has kick-return
experience (20/360/0) … competes with an aggressive mentality (former HC Jimbo Fisher: “He has three things: one, he has ability; two, he is super competitive; and
three, he has great intelligence.”) … only the fourth player in school history to reach 180 career receptions and finished ju st behind Mike Evans on the school’s all-
time receiving yards list.

WEAKNESSES: Smaller-framed athlete with short arms and average bulk … will have trouble bodying up NFL defenders to control air space … unimpress ive catch
radius … will adjust his stride level or use extra steps at the stem, allowing coverage to drive on his route path … saw most of his targets within 10 yards of the line of
scrimmage … limited blocking strength … six muffed punts in his career, including two in 2023 … only 22.5 percent of his coll ege snaps came as an outside receiver …
arrested on suspicion of DWI, marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a firearm (July 2022), but all charges were dropped … suffered his first major i njury in
2022 — broke the fibula and separated his ankle in his right leg (September 2022), which required two surgeries and ended his season (wore a cast for six months);
suffered a broken finger in his final game as a senior, which required surgery (November 2023) and sidelined him for the bowl game; stress fracture in his left shin
was discovered at the combine (March 2024) and sidelined him for the draft process.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Texas A&M, Smith was an all-purpose weapon in former offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s scheme (2023 snaps were divided
69.8 percent slot, 26.1 percent outside and 4.1 percent backfield). He became the only 2,000-yard receiver in SEC history to also collect at least 250 yards on rush
attempts, punt returns and kickoff returns. With his do-everything profile, Smith has the vision, balance and burst to impact the game in different ways. To avoid
falling into the “gadget” category for some schemes, he needs to continue adding polish to his route running at all three levels. Overall, Smith doesn’t have ideal size
or catch radius, but he is an instinctive athlete with the twitchy gear change and competitive toughness to be productive with the ball in his hands. He can be a
team’s top punt returner as a rookie, and his offensive skill set shows similarities to Elijah Moore.

GRADE: 6th Round

31. XAVIER WEAVER | Colorado 6002 | 175 lbs. | 5SR Orlando, Fla. (Christian Prep) 10/12/2000 (age 23.54) #10
BACKGROUND: Xavier (ex-ZAY-vee-er) “Zay” Weaver, one of three boys (and a sister who died at birth), was born and raised in Orlando. His mother (Nadine) gre w up
in Paris. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2017 and required surgery but was declared cancer -free after a year of treatment. Weaver started playing football
at age 5 and spent time at quarterback, wide receiver and multiple other positions. He attended Orlando Christian Prep and wa s a four-year varsity letterman,
collecting six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown as a freshman. After adding 529 receiving yards and six touchdown catches as a sophomore, Weaver had his
breakout season as a junior with 43 receptions for 929 yards and 11 touchdowns (also had three rushing touchdowns). As a seni or, he led Christian Prep to a 9-2
record and the 2018 SSAC state championship (151 receiving yards and three touchdown catches in the title game). Weaver earned first team All-District honors in his
final season with 34 catches for 584 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also handled punting duties and started at safety as a junior and senior, combining for 45 tackles
and one interception. Weaver played basketball as a sophomore and junior and lettered in track (sprints and relays).

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A three-star recruit, Weaver was the No. 223 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 261 recruit in Florida. Undersize d and playing at a small private
school not known for producing football recruits, he went underrecruited until his impressive junior season helped him get hi s name on the radar. Most of his initial
offers came from the FCS ranks (Charleston Southern, Fordham, Rhode Island and South Dakota State). But the FBS schools eventually showed interest, and Weaver
committed to South Florida over East Carolina, Southern Miss, Troy and Wake Forest. He was the No. 9 recruit in USF’s 2019 class and became the first player from
Orlando Christian Prep to sign with an FBS program. After four years with the Bulls (and a 4-29 combined record over his final three seasons), Weaver graduated with
his degree and entered the transfer portal in December 2022. He took official visits to Arkansas, Oklahoma, West Vir ginia and others before committing to Deion
Sandres and Colorado for his final season of eligibility. His father (Sean), who is now a personal trainer, played four seaso ns in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/0) 12 166 13.8 0 1 South Florida; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (8/2) 10 136 13.6 0 2 South Florida; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/10) 41 715 17.4 2 7 South Florida; Led team in receiving; 3-yard rush TD; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (9/9) 53 718 13.5 6 2 South Florida; Second Team All-AAC; Led team in receiving; Missed one game (injury); Sat out final two games
2023: (11/10) 68 908 13.4 4 4 Colorado; Led team in receiving; 2 rush TDs; Missed regular season finale (injury)
Total: (51/31) 184 2,643 14.4 12 16

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6002 169 8 7/8 31 1/8 73 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no skill drills or workout — shoulder)
PRO DAY 6000 175 8 1/2 30 1/4 73 1/2 4.47 2.50 1.48 37 10’7” 4.30 7.00 - (no bench press — left shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Quick off the line with the feet to slip the jam … smoothly stretches out his stride downfield … athletic route runner and un derstands how to work
through zones … makes sharp turns at the break point … shows hand-eye coordination and solid hands at all three levels … has an accessible catch radius, using
hand/body quickness to make proper adjustments on the football … not a home-run hitter, but he can make the first man miss and get more than expected after the
catch … plays with a fearless personality and seems to thrive when doubted … averaged 16.5 yards as a punt returner in 2023 … no questions about his toughness —
he suffered a tear in his labrum (September 2023) but chose to quietly play through it, because he was worried the team docto rs would shut him down.

WEAKNESSES: Solid height but very lean-muscled with a slight build … speed appears to tap out on deeper patterns … play strength is a question mark, and physical
corners will disrupt his rhythm … can be boxed out too easily by defensive backs if he doesn’t get qualit y separation … finishing focus drops in a crowd, and he had
trouble with contested catches in 2023 … inconsistent working back to the throw … saw a lot of quick throws in front of the sticks (just half of his catches in 2023
resulted in a first down or touchdown) … missed time over the last three seasons because of injury; underwent shoulder surgery (January 2024) to repair a torn left
labrum, which sidelined him for the draft process … will be age 24 as an NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Colorado, Weaver was an outside receiver (almost exclusively on the right side) in former Buffaloes offensive coordinator Sean
Lewis’ scheme. After four years at South Florida, he took advantage of an extra year and was the leading r eceiver for Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders-led offense,
including career-best performances against Nebraska and Stanford. Using various techniques and tempos, Weaver shows nuance in his releases and patterns and has
the body quickness to make subtle adjustments (doesn’t need the pass to be perfect). Though coaches love his assertive attitude (on and off the field), he can
struggle to finish contested catches or win body positioning at the top of routes. Overall, Weaver needs to prove he can produce when working against physicality
in the NFL, but he is a quality athlete and route runner with ball-tracking skills. He projects as a backup Z with punt-return potential.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

32. BUB MEANS | Pittsburgh 6010 | 212 lbs. | 5SR Lovejoy, Ga. (Lovejoy) 1/10/2001 (age 23.29) #0
BACKGROUND: Jerrod “Bub” Means was born in Las Vegas before his family relocated to the Atlanta area when he was age 4. He started playing football at age 8,
and it quickly became his go-to sport. Means originally attended Hampton High School, where he played wide receiver and safety on varsity for two seasons. Prior to
his junior season, he transferred 15 minutes up the road to Lovejoy High School (higher classification), where he lined up at wildcat quarterback, wide receiver,
cornerback and safety. As a junior in 2017, he recorded 423 receiving yards and five touchdown grabs. As a senior, Means missed several games because of an ankle
injury, but he was productive when healthy with 19 catches for 460 yards (24.2 average) and six touchdowns, earning All-Region honors. He also lettered in basketball
and track (sprints and relays) in high school and set a personal best of 11.68 seconds in the 100 meters.

A three-star recruit, Means was the No. 221 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 185 recruit in Georgia. Following his junior season, he picked up his
first scholarship offer (Troy) in January 2018. Means also received offers from Ball State, Miami (Ohio), Southern Miss and several FCS programs. The summer before
his senior year, he attended a camp at Tennessee and picked up an offer from the Volunteers — his first Power 5 scholarship offer. Midway through his senior season,
Means received an offer from North Carolina and committed to the Tar Heels in November 2018. However, he decommitted a few weeks later and c onsidered
Northwestern and Rutgers before choosing Tennessee on signing day. Means was the lowest -ranked recruit in former head coach Jeremy Pruitt’s 2019 class. After
playing one season in Knoxville as a cornerback, he transferred to Louisiana Tech in May 2020 and moved back to wide receiver . After two years, Means entered the
transfer portal in April 2022 and transferred to Pittsburgh for his final two seasons. His mentor is Tiquan Underwood, who was Pitt’s wide receiver coach and is now
on Jerod Mayo’s New England Patriots staff. Means accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Tennessee; Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: Sat out the season (transfer rules) Louisiana Tech; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/2) 22 430 19.5 2 2 Louisiana Tech; 22-yard pass completion
2022: (13/7) 27 401 14.9 2 3 Pittsburgh
2023: (12/10) 41 721 17.6 6 2 Pittsburgh; Honorable mention All-ACC; Led team in receiving
Total: (40/19) 90 1,552 17.2 10 7

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6010 212 10 1/8 33 1/4 79 3/8 4.43 2.60 1.56 39 1/2 10’2” - - 19 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6012 227 10 1/4 32 7/8 79 1/8 - - - - - 4.40 - - (shuttle and drills only — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with the long arms needed to be a high-point specialist … builds his speed and creates vertical separation once he stacks the
cornerback (1.83-second “flying 20” time) … uses initial burst and body strength to power through press … positions himself well at the catch point to get the upper
hand on contested windows … strong hands to finish through traffic … had at least one catch of 20 -plus yards in 10 of 12 games in 2023 … has kick-return experience
and averaged 21.0 yards per return (13/273/0) … played cornerback in 2019 at Tennessee, which helped develop his toughness and feel for routes … receiving output
improved each season, and he played the best ball of his career over the final month of the 2023 season.

WEAKNESSES: Unpolished route runner and needs to develop more of a rhythmic tempo in the drive phase … head/body -route fakes aren’t always synchronized to
his feet … inconsistent sink and snap at the break point … needs to be better working back to the football, rath er than waiting for it … prematurely gives up on his
route path at times … needs to show better effort preventing interceptions on bad throws (see 2023 Notre Dame tape) … can run away from pursuit with a runway,
but he doesn’t have a lot of “make you miss” to create YAC … inconsistent perimeter blocker, especially considering his size and strength (two holding penalties in
2023) …fumbled twice over the last two seasons … doesn’t have a ton of special-teams experience … responsible for only one 100-yard receiving game in his career.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Pittsburgh, Means was an outside wide receiver in former offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti’s pro -style spread. Playing at three
different programs the past five years, he learned under four different coordinators (and several more quarterbacks) and showed gradual improvements each season,
posting career bests in 2023. Means has the linear burst to challenge early in the route and above-average acceleration to win late (ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash
at the combine, among prospects who weighed 210 pounds or more). His hand strength and large catch radius stand out on tape, but so do his route ineffici encies.
Overall, Means doesn’t bring much route deception for easy separation, but he is an impressive height -weight-speed athlete with ball-winning ability downfield.
He will compete for a backup role in the NFL and is reminiscent of a discounted version of Cedric Tillman.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

33. JALEN COKER | Holy Cross 6013 | 208 lbs. | 4JR Sterling, Va. (Potomac Falls) 10/30/2001 (age 22.49) #80
BACKGROUND: Jalen Coker, who has a younger sister (Jemma) and younger brother (Jaxon), grew up just outside of Washington D.C. He started playing flag football
at age 4 before graduating to Pop Warner football and then travel leagues. Coker also played basketball and several other sports throughout childhood, but football
quickly became his passion, and he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father (Jamal) by playing wide receiver. He attended Potomac Falls High School, where he
rarely came off the field, playing wide receiver, free safety and returner. Coker helped Potomac Falls make the state playoffs all four seasons and was named an All-
State receiver and defensive back as a senior captain in 2019. He finished his prep career with 89 receptions for 1,622 yards and 18 t ouchdowns, along with 169
tackles and 12 interceptions on defense. Coker was a standout on the basketball court at Potomac Falls an d averaged 16.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per
game as a senior, earning honorable mention All -Metro honors. He also ran track as a freshman.

A no-star recruit, Coker wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services and went widely overlooked in the 2020 recruiting class. He r eceived his first scholarship offer as a
junior in February 2019 from FCS Youngstown State. Coker had several other FCS offers (Duquesne, New Hampshire and Howard), but it was his connection with the
Holy Cross coaches that led him to that program. He was considered the top-ranked receiver in Holy Cross’ 2020 recruiting class. After a record-breaking four years,
Coker elected to skip his remaining eligibility and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl and was called up to participate in the
2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (3/2) 4 72 18.0 1 0 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season, played in the spring of 2021
2021: (13/13) 51 691 13.6 4 5 Second Team All-Patriot; Led team in receiving
2022: (12/12) 50 912 18.2 11 6 First Team All-Patriot; Led team in receiving; 36-yard TD pass
2023: (11/11) 59 1,040 17.6 15 2 First Team All-American; First Team All-Patriot; Led FCS in receiving TDs (also a single-season school-record)
Total: (39/38) 164 2,715 16.6 31 13

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6013 208 9 7/8 32 7/8 76 3/4 4.57 2.67 1.60 42 1/2 10’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 210 - - - - - - - - - - 12 (no drills; bench only — left hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with quick feet and coordinated movements mid-route … strong leaper (put some impressive dunks on his high school basketball
tape) with a large catch radius, but he doesn’t jump unnecessarily for grabs … utilizes late hands to spear and maintain focus to the ground … some of his best college
tape came on vertical-based patterns — he releases quickly, stacks the cornerback and tracks the ball naturally … shrewdly decelerates or taps into a second gear
when the ball is in the air … flashes a sink to help him separate at the break point … runs with balance and toughness after the catch and doesn’t make i t easy on
tacklers to get him down … receiving production improved each season, including an FCS-best 15 touchdown catches in 2023 (LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr., was the only
Division I player with more TD grabs).

WEAKNESSES: Will have trouble at times getting off press coverage … play speed and timed speed are both underwhelming … needs to show more snap at the top of
routes to separate or react to throws … uses his body well to sell route fakes, although his pacing can be better to lead coverage down the wrong path … doesn’t have
the elusiveness to consistently make NFL pursuit miss after the catch … solidly built and has done a nice job developing his muscle, although NFL physicality will be a
new challenge … two false starts vs. Bucknell in 2023 … returned punts in 2023 at Holy Cross, but NFL special teams will be a questionable fit for him … most of his
college production came against cornerbacks with no chance at an NFL future.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter, Coker was primarily an outside wide receiver in Holy Cross’ pro-style spread scheme, although he also saw time in the slot (18.2
percent of his snaps in 2023). Overlooked as a high school recruit, he led Holy Cross in receiving each o f his four seasons with the program, setting the all-time school
records for receiving yards (2,715) and receiving touchdowns (31). Coker is quick and controlled as a route runner, especiall y for his size, with the catch radius to
climb the ladder or finish through traffic (79.7 percent of his catches in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown). He faced four FBS oppo nents in his career and
more than held his own, combining for 20 catches for 301 yards and three touchdowns in those games, includi ng a game-winning catch against Buffalo in 2022.
Overall, Coker has a sizeable jump in competition waiting for him in the NFL, but he is a rangy athlete with the length, body coordination and ball tracking that
won’t make him feel out of place. He projects as a rotational receiver capable of making an NFL roster as a rookie.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

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34. ISAIAH WILLIAMS | Illinois 5092 | 179 lbs. | 5SR St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) 1/29/2001 (age 23.24) #1
BACKGROUND: Isaiah Williams, the oldest of four children (two boys, two girls), grew up in the St. Louis area. He was born when his father (Wendell Williams) was
age 15 and his mother (Ashley Harris) was age 14. Williams was raised primarily by his mother and grandmother (Earsene Andrew s) — especially the latter after his
mother went to college. He started playing basketball, football and wrestling at age 5. Williams was an offensive lineman and linebacker in his first season of football
before switching teams and thriving at running back. At age 6, while in pee -wee football, he started working with coach Cory Patterson, who would later become the
head coach at Trinity Catholic High School. After moving to quarterback, Williams emerged as one of the top up -and-coming football stars in the area by junior high
and was recruited by several high schools, but he decided to follow Patterson to Trinity. He was an immediate standout on varsity, as he played quarterback and
defensive back, accounting for 22 touchdowns as a freshman. Williams had his most productive season as a sophomor e with 2,565 passing yards, 896 rushing yards
and 47 touchdowns (29 passing, 18 rushing), adding a pair of interceptions on defense and helping Trinity to a 12-1 finish in 2016. He earned back-to-back Gatorade
Player of the Year honors in Missouri as a junior and senior. He also earned Offensive Player of the Year honors in Missouri as a senior, posting 2,470 passing yards,
1,132 rushing yards and 44 total touchdowns (33 passing, 11 rushing). Williams finished his prolific prep career with 8,108 p assing yards, 2,572 rushing yards and 138
total touchdowns (103 passing, 35 rushing). He was also a standout point guard in basketball and ran track at Trinity, helpin g the program place No. 1 at the state
championships in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays as a senior. Williams finished second in the state in the triple jump (47 feet, 8 inches) and set a personal best of 22 -0.25
in the long jump.

A four-star recruit, Williams was the No. 6 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Missouri (behind WR Jameson Williams, a 2022 first-round pick).
Before he took a snap in high school, Williams was a recruiting target for major colle ge programs. He started to receive scholarship offers during his freshman year of
high school, including both his first FBS offer (Bowling Green) and Power 5 offer (Illinois). Over the next few years, he collected more than 40 offers, including from
several national title contenders, like Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas. However, Williams established a connection with
former Illinois head coach Lovie Smith. When Patterson left Trinity for a spot on the Illini coachi ng staff (prior to Williams’ senior season), that sealed the deal.
Williams was the No. 3 recruit in Smith’s 2019 class and signed as a quarterback, but he was realistic about the possibility that he would eventually switch positions.
After Smith was fired following the 2020 season, Williams made the permanent move from quarterback to wide receiver under new head coach Bret Bielema.

Williams’ mother was a standout track athlete in high school and competed collegiately at Missouri Baptist, where she was a t wo-time NAIA All-American in the triple
jump and placed third at the 2006 NAIA Indoor Championships. She then competed at Division I Missouri State for one season before transferring to McKendree (Ill.),
to be closer to young Isaiah. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Williams graduated with his degree in recreation, sport and tourism (August 2023) and is
currently pursuing his graduate degree. He traveled on a five-day mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya in the summer of 2023. Williams accepted his invitation to the 2024
East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (4/0) 3 9 3.0 0 0 QB; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (6/4) 0 0 0.0 0 0 QB; Four passing TDs; Single-game school-record 192 rushing yards by a QB; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/5) 47 525 11.2 4 5 WR; Led team in receiving; Made the switch from QB to WR during 2021 spring practices
2022: (13/13) 82 715 8.7 5 5 WR; Honorable mention All-Big Ten; Led team in receiving; Team captain
2023: (12/12) 82 1,055 12.9 5 6 WR; First Team All-Big Ten (WR); Honorable mention All-Big Ten (PR); Led team in receiving; Team captain
Total: (47/34) 214 2,304 10.8 14 16

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COMBINE 5092 182 9 1/8 30 1/8 72 3/4 4.63 2.69 1.60 38 10’3” 4.11 6.75 17
PRO DAY - 179 - - - 4.57 2.62 1.56 36 10’8” 4.13 6.78 17 (no measurements — choice)

STRENGTHS: Accelerates to top gear in a flash … punches the typewriter at the top of his routes to sink and separate … cleverly alters h is route speed into his stem to
deceive coverage … elusive after the catch and can give defenders the slip in different ways (70.1 percent of his receiving yardage came after the catch) … catches the
ball quickly and confidently, especially for a former quarterback (had a reception in all 37 games he played after moving to receiver) … averaged 9.1 yards per punt
return in his career (27/247/0) … two-time team captain with natural leadership skills … shows up in the clutch and had game -winning touchdowns in the final minute
of back-to-back games in 2023 … led the team in receiving each of the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Short, slight frame with unimpressive build/bulk … plays quick but struggles to sustain his speed downfield (his 1.94-second “flying 20” time was the
slowest among wide receivers at the combine) … can be slowed too easily mid-route by aggressive defenders … average catch radius, and his shorter arms leave
potential full-extension grabs on the ground … doesn’t have the frame to box out or outmuscle defenders at the catch point (caught just thre e of his 14 contested
targets in 2023) … eyes tend to wander at the catch point as he looks for defenders, which leads to focus drops (more drops that touchdown catches in his career) …
will slow his feet before impending contact, instead of dropping his pads to finish … had 10 fumbles in his college career, i ncluding three muffs on punt returns.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Illinois, Williams lined up primarily in the slot in offensive coordinator Barry Lunney’s up-tempo spread (81.4 percent of his 2023
snaps came in the slot). A former highly ranked quarterback recruit, he made the switch to wide receiver and led the Big Ten in catches (82) in 2023, becoming the
conference’s first player in almost 20 years to post back-to-back seasons of 80-plus catches. A quicker-than-fast athlete, Williams is a twitchy route runner who can
separate out of breaks and threaten defenses after the catch (finished second in the Big Ten with 17 catches of 20-plus yards in 2023, behind only Marvin Harrison
Jr.). He tracks the ball surprisingly well for a former quarterback, but he is a diminutive target and off-target throws usually stay that way. Overall, Williams is an
undersized, yet explosive pass catcher with the nifty skills to make something out of nothing with the ball in his hands. He projects as a rotational slot o ption and
punt returner.

GRADE: 7th Round

35. TULU GRIFFIN | Mississippi St. 5100 | 181 lbs. | 4SR Philadelphia, Miss. (Philadelphia) 1/23/2001 (age 23.26) #5
BACKGROUND: Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin, one of four children, grew up in Philadelphia (central Mississippi). He started playing football at the pee-wee level and
quickly separated himself as one of the top players in the area. At age 12, Griffin led the Neshoba County Pee Wees to the 2013 Mississippi Youth Football
Championship game (lost to Poplarville). He attended Philadelphia High School and made an immediate impact as a freshman rece iver and cornerback with 23
catches for 294 yards and three touchdowns, adding two interceptions and one kick-return touchdown. As a sophomore, Griffin caught 47 passes for 906 yards and

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12 touchdowns, along with two interceptions on defense and four kick-return touchdowns. As a junior, he had 47 catches for 768 yards and two touchdowns, adding
one punt-return touchdown. For his senior season, Griffin led Philadelphia to a 12 -2 record and the 2019 district championship, accounting for 438 rushing yards, 413
receiving yards and 13 total touchdowns (eight rushing, four rushing, one kickoff return). He was the only player from Mississippi to earn an invite to the 2020 Under
Armour All-American Game. Griffin also ran track (sprints and relays) at Philadelphia and posted a personal best of 10.94 seconds in the 100 mete rs.

A four-star recruit, Griffin was the No. 8 athlete in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 5 recruit in Mississippi (two spots ahead of RB Trey Benson). He picked up
multiple FBS offers during his sophomore year, including from Memphis and Mississippi State. Griffin initially committed to former Mississippi State head coach Joe
Moorhead in November 2018, but he decommitted a few months later and reopened his recruitment. He considered Auburn, Ole Miss and Tennessee — but again
committed to Mississippi State the summer before his senior season. Griffin was the No. 3 recruit in former head coach Mike Leach’s 2020 class (behind Emmanuel
Forbs and Jo’Quavious Marks). After Leach’s death, Griffin entered the transfer portal (January 2023) but elected to return for his final season. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (9/2) 10 61 6.1 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Bowl MVP; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (10/6) 26 269 10.3 0 2 100-yard KR TD
2022: (13/6) 40 502 12.6 4 2 First Team All-American (RS); First Team All-SEC (RS); 92-yard KR TD
2023: (12/10) 50 658 13.2 4 5 Led team in receiving; 14-yard rush TD
Total: (44/24) 126 1,490 11.8 9 9

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COMBINE 5100 181 9 1/8 30 5/8 72 3/4 4.43 2.58 1.54 35 1/2 10’4” 4.35 7.00 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5102 182 9 3/8 30 1/2 73 5/8 - - - - - 4.32 7.04 - (no bench press — left shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Gliding athlete and runs like a gazelle in the open field … averaged 29.3 yards per kick return over his career (56/1,640/2), including two return
touchdowns (100-yarder, 92-yarder) … his 32.8 yards per kick return in 2021 tied the school record previousl y set by Eric Moulds (1994) … acceleration helps him gain
a step of separation on vertical and crossing routes … makes sharp cuts at the break point, leaving coverage slow to react … quickly collects himself on hitches and
curls to turn the ball upfield … dangerous on reverses and manufactured touches designed to showcase his speed … his speed creates pursuit slipups a nd missed
tackles … adequate hands at the catch point and won’t break stride on throws at his chest … experienced working in the sl ot and out wide.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and lacks desired height, length and body mass … marginal physicality and can be rerouted at the line of scrimmage or downfield … doesn’t
have the play strength to establish body position and outmuscle NFL defensive backs at the catch point … u nimpressive catch radius and won’t consistently rescue
throws outside his frame … not every route is a track race, so he needs to improve his pacing and salesmanship … has a tenden cy to overrun soft spots in zone
coverage … inconsistent doing the dirty work over the middle of the field, as he tries to tiptoe through traffic … not a proven deep -ball threat — most of his targets
came within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage … mediocre career production.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Mississippi State, Griffin was the H (slot) receiver in former offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay’s scheme with 90.6 percent of his
2023 snaps coming inside (although, he was primarily an outside receiver as an underclassman). He finished his college career with only one career 100-yard receiving
performance, but he made it count (a school-record 256 yards vs. South Carolina in 2023), and he led the Bulldogs in receiving as a senior. Griffin, who received his
“Tulu” nickname growing up because he was “too loose” in sports, is a speedy athlete and can get coverage leaning or create plays as a return man (his career 30.4
kick-return average is second best in SEC history). Mostly an underneath receiver (80 percent of his catches in 2023 came within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage),
he has a smaller catch radius and is just as likely to have a frustrating drop as he is to make a difficult grab away from hi s body. Overall, Griffin lacks polish as a route
runner, but he can be dangerous with the ball in his hands, and his return talent is a strong selling point. He projects as a bottom-of-the-roster receiver or a
practice-squad candidate with return upside.

GRADE: 7th Round

36. JORDAN WHITTINGTON | Texas 6005 | 205 lbs. | 5SR Cuero, Texas (Cuero) 10/1/2000 (age 23.57) #13
BACKGROUND: Jordan Whittington was born and raised in Cuero (a small town 90 miles southeast of San Antonio). His father (Quincey) once l ed Cuero to a football
state championship. Whittington started playing football at the pee-wee level. Once he got to middle school and realized he had the talent to go far in the sport,
Whittington began taking football seriously, including training with his older brother. He attended Cuero High School and won a starting role on varsity, first at safety
and then at receiver, and he earned first team All-District honors on both sides of the ball. As a sophomore in 2016, Whittington was named District MVP with 1,825
all-purpose yards and 22 total touchdowns (12 receiving, four receiving, one passing, two punt returns, one kick return, two interception returns), as he led Cuero to a
13-1 record and the district title. As a junior, Whittington earned first team All-State honors at wide receiver with 73 catches for 1,457 yards and 16 touchdowns. He
also earned honorable mention All-State honors at safety with 45 tackles and five interceptions (three returned for touchdowns), adding another touchdown on a
punt return.

Whittington missed the first four games of the 2018 season because of a groin injury, but he finished with 1,794 total yards (948 receiving, 846 rushing), including a
legendary performance in the state championship game. Lining up as a wildcat quarterback, he set the championship -game record with 334 rushing yards (breaking
Eric Dickerson’s 4A record) and six total touchdowns, as Cuero won its first state title in 31 years. Whittington was named the game’s MVP on offense and defense.
He earned All-State honors again as a senior and finished his prep career with 60 total touchdowns and more 5,400 all -purpose yards. Whittington also played
basketball and ran track (sprints and relays) in high school, setting a personal best of 22.51 seconds in the 200 meters.

A five-star recruit, Whittington was the No. 2 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Texas (three spots behi nd Garrett Wilson). He was ranked No.
34 nationally (sandwiched between QBs Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels). With his older brother as his trainer, Whittington created a workout tape after his freshman
season and drew a scholarship offer from Baylor (May 2016). He added eight more offers before his sophomore season even start ed, then picked up several major
offers during the 2016 season (Ohio State, Oklahoma and Oregon). Whittington finished with more than 40 offers before he narrowed down his choice to F lorida,
Texas, Texas A&M and UCLA. He’d grown up rooting for the Gators but had butterflies about leaving the state and committed t o Texas after his junior season (March
2018). Whittington was the No. 3 recruit in head coach Tom Herman’s 2019 class. Though he signed as a receiver, the coaching staff moved him to running back. He
was projected to play a major role as a true freshman but suffered a season-ending injury. Whittington moved back to wide receiver prior to the 2020 season.

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His older brother (Quincey) was a star running back at Cuero High School and signed with SMU in 2008 (same signing class as W R Cole Beasley). Quincey is now a
professional bodybuilder and personal trainer and has worked with several future Division I athletes, including Jordan and New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe.
Jordan’s uncle (Arthur Whittington) played running back at Cuero and then at SMU. The Oakland Raiders selected him in the sev enth round (No. 176) of the 1978 NFL
Draft, and he won a Super Bowl in 1981. Jordan Whittington was a five-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and graduated with his sports
communication degree (May 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (1/0) 2 17 8.5 0 0 Redshirted; Missed the final 12 games (groin); Moved to RB; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (5/2) 21 206 9.8 0 0 Missed five games (meniscus); 15-yard rush TD; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (8/3) 26 377 14.5 3 4 Missed four games (clavicle)
2022: (13/12) 50 652 13.0 1 3 Honorable mention All-Big 12
2023: (14/8) 42 505 12.0 1 3 Honorable mention All-Big 12; Team captain
Total: (41/25) 141 1,757 12.5 5 10

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COMBINE 6005 205 10 30 3/8 73 5/8 - - - - - - - 18 (no workout — left hamstring)
PRO DAY 6004 206 10 30 3/8 73 3/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — left hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Well-put-together athlete with quickness and strong strides … gets upfield quickly and looks like a running back after the catch, chur ning extra yardage
with his run balance (27 forced missed tackles combined over the last two seasons) … plucks the football with good-sized hands … uses his body strength to gain
positioning and attack like a power forward … understands route leverage and drops his weight quickly for tight breaks … will ing to get after defenders as a blocker …
injury history was challenging but says he “wouldn’t change a thing,” because it developed his mental toughness (head coach Steve Sarkisian: “I don’t know i f there’s
another guy in our locker room who’s more respected than Jordan Whittington.”) … experienced at multiple receiver positio ns across the offense.

WEAKNESSES: Average top-end speed and burst … wasn’t asked to consistently create passing windows in the Texas offense … struggled to find the end zo ne in
college (twice as many career drops as touchdown catches) … NFL press coverage will be a challenge … extensive injury history that started in high school — groin
injury running track as a junior (May 2018), which required hernia surgery and sidelined him for the first four games of his senior year; tore the same groin muscle as
a true freshman in Texas’ 2019 season opener (second career carry) and required two surgeries; torn lateral meniscus in right knee (September 2020) and underwent
surgery; broken clavicle (October 2021) and missed four games after surgery; wasn’t able to work out at the combine because of a left hamstring injury (March 2024).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas, Whittington was primarily an inside receiver in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread, RPO offense (82.2 percent slot in 2023).
A former five-star recruit, his Longhorns career didn’t go as planned — primarily because of injuries — but he contributed when on the field and was a team captain
as one of the more respected “program” guys on campus. Whittington is well -built, strong and athletic with a good-sized catch radius and competitive balance with
the ball in his hands. But he didn’t consistently create for himself as a route runner and never felt like a big-play threat on tape (caught a touchdown once every 28.2
receptions at Texas). Overall, Whittington’s college career was one of perseveranc e, and although it will take more than that to carve out an NFL career, his
dependable and athletic skill set will speak to pro coaches. He projects as a back-end roster receiver with inside-outside ability and special-teams upside.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

37. MASON TIPTON | Yale 5097 | 179 lbs. | 5SR Akron, Ohio (Archbishop Hoban) 9/27/2000 (age 23.58) #1

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (8/8) 24 325 13.5 4 1
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (10/7) 27 570 21.1 3 2 Second Team All-Ivy; Led team in receiving
2022: (8/8) 29 386 13.3 2 2 Honorable Mention All-Ivy; Missed two games (injury)
2023: (10/10) 52 786 15.1 10 2 First Team All-Ivy; Led team in receiving; 15-yard rush TD
Total: (36/33) 132 2,067 15.7 19 7

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5097 179 9 1/8 29 1/2 71 4.33 2.50 1.46 37 10’5” 4.22 7.05 12 (worked out at Toledo and UConn pro days)

SUMMARY: Mason Tipton grew up in Akron and led Archbishop Hoban to three straight Division II state titles (2016 -18) during his three seasons on varsity, earning
All-Region in both football and baseball. He received FBS offers from Akron and Kent State but chose th e Ivy League route. After becoming a starter as a true
freshman, he showed steady improvements each season and had a career year as a senior, leading the Ivy League with 10 receivi ng touchdowns. He created buzz
among scouts with his standout pro-day performance, showing the athleticism that is reflected on film. Tipton, who lined up primarily on the left side of the field, can
win vertically or horizontally with his take-off acceleration, but he requires more route work and will have trouble with physicality. Overall, Tipton is undersized and
unproven versus high-level corner play, but he is speedy and shifty enough to uncover with quick, focused hands to pluck the football (Tyler Scott-like).

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

38. JOSHUA CEPHUS | UTSA 6021 | 193 lbs. | 5SR Spring, Texas (Dekaney) 3/5/2001 (age 23.14) #2

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/5) 8 153 19.1 1 2 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (12/12) 58 547 9.4 5 1 Honorable Mention All-CUSA
2021: (14/14) 71 803 11.3 6 3 Honorable Mention All-CUSA; 23-yard TD pass
2022: (13/12) 87 985 11.3 6 2 Second Team All-CUSA; Rush TD; Suspended from bowl game (DWI arrest, sentenced to 15 months of probation)
2023: (13/13) 89 1,151 12.9 10 1 First Team All-AAC; School-record receiving yards; Bowl MVP; Hula Bowl; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (64/56) 313 3,639 11.6 28 9

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6021 193 9 1/8 31 5/8 76 4.58 2.64 1.52 32 1/2 10’2” 4.37 7.12 - (no bench press — choice)

SUMMARY: Joshua Cephus (SEE-fuss) grew up in the Houston area and started playing football at age 4. His father (Rodney) played football at Texas Southern, and his
brother (Aaron) played at Rice and Hawaii. Cephus bounced between quarterback and receiver at Dekaney High (also a standout in baseball, basketball and track). A
two-star recruit, he spent five seasons at UTSA and became the school’s all-time leader in catches (313), receiving yards (3,639) and starts (56), working primarily out
of the slot. Using his body length, Cephus frames the football with natural focus away from his body — and drops are rare on his tape (2.8 percent career drop rate).
Although he is missing an explosive gear, he is crafty as a route runner and will uncover with his ability to sink o r snap his stem. Overall, Cephus isn’t a burner and is
only average after the catch, but his body control and quarterback-friendly ball skills are better than several pass catchers currently playing on Sundays.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

39. CASEY WASHINGTON | Illinois 6007 | 201 lbs. | 5SR Round Rock, Texas (Pflugerville) 3/6/2001 (age 23.14) #14

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (10/5) 11 132 12.0 0 2 Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (8/1) 10 106 10.6 0 1
2021: (12/5) 21 294 14.0 0 1 30-yard rushing TD; Transferred to Wake Forest (January 2021) before returning to Illinois (July 2021)
2022: (13/3) 31 306 9.9 0 1
2023: (12/11) 49 670 13.7 4 2 Graduated (recreation, sport and tourism); East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (55/25) 122 1,508 12.4 4 7

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6007 201 9 7/8 31 1/8 76 4.46 2.60 1.57 39 1/2 10’7” 4.43 7.39 13

SUMMARY: Casey Washington grew up in an athletic family — his father (Greg) played football at Kansas State (1987-89), and his sister (Loren) played volleyball at
Texas A&M-Kingsville. A three-star recruit, he went underrecruited in Pflugerville’s run-heavy, wing-T offense. He committed to Illinois over Kansas. After three
seasons with the Illini, Washington briefly transferred to Wake Forest for 2021 spring practices before returning to the Illini, under new head coach Bret Bielema. He
set career bests in 2023 (three of his four career touchdown catches came in his final game). Though he turned heads at his pro day, his tape doesn’t spar k the same
excitement, because of his inefficient route running and struggles to set up coverage. His top selling point is his hand -eye coordination. Overall, Washington is a
sleek, speedy athlete with secure hands to be a possession target, but he struggles to create consistent separation and needs to prove himself on special teams.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

40. DEVAUGHN VELE | Utah 6040 | 203 lbs. | 5SR San Diego, Calif. (Rancho Bernardo) 12/12/1997 (age 26.37) #17
BACKGROUND: Devaughn (deh-VAWN) Vele (veh-LAY) was born in Indiana before his family moved to the San Diego area when he was very young. He was a multi -
sport athlete throughout childhood and always gravitated towards basketball and football. Vele attended Rancho Bernardo High School, where he was a three-year
letterman and played both ways (wide receiver and cornerback). As a junior, he helped the team win the 2014 league title, rec ording 11 catches for 209 yards and
four touchdowns. His breakout season came as a senior, as he led Rancho Bernardo to a 13-2 record and the school’s first state championship (Vele had 126 receiving
yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the 2015 Division III state title game). He finished his senior year with 52 cat ches for 980 yards (18.8 average) and 11
touchdowns, adding two interceptions on defense and a 45-yard touchdown pass. Vele was also a standout basketball player, and he lettered in track as a freshman.

A no-star recruit, Vele wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services. Most schools told him his breakout season had come too late and that their wide receiver numbers
were already full for their 2016 recruiting classes. He ended up receiving two FCS offers, from Dixie State and Southern Utah, but he believed he was an FBS-level
athlete. Vele admits that the recruiting disappointment humbled him and forced him to turn to his faith. A converted member o f The Church of Latter-Day Saints,
Vele, who is of Polynesian heritage, then served a religious mission in Samoa. When he returned to the United States in Novem ber 2018, Vele reached out to schools,
hoping for a walk-on opportunity. BYU and Utah were the only two programs that showed interest, and he enrolled at Utah in March 2019 (and was put on
scholarship in 2020). Vele met his wife (Mane) at Utah. His cousin (Isaac Asiata) played offensive guard at Utah (2013-16) and was a fifth-round pick (No. 164) in the
2017 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Vele graduated with his degree in communications (December 2022). He opted out of the 2023 bowl game.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2016: LDS Religious Mission (Samoa)
2017: LDS Religious Mission (Samoa)
2018: LDS Religious Mission (Samoa)
2019: (4/1) 0 0 0.0 0 1 Redshirted; Walked on
2020: (5/0) 2 12 6.0 0 1 Earned a scholarship; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/7) 23 389 16.9 1 3
2022: (14/12) 55 695 12.6 5 3 Honorable mention All-Pac-12
2023: (10/9) 43 593 13.8 3 2 Led team in receiving; Missed three games (injury)
Total: (47/29) 123 1,689 13.7 9 10

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COMBINE 6040 203 9 3/4 33 1/2 79 1/8 4.47 2.60 1.58 36 10’6” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 201 9 3/4 32 1/4 79 1/8 - - - - - 4.33 7.02 11 (shuttle, 3-cone, bench only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Owns a tall, stretched-out frame with above-average arm length … releases well with sharp initial footwork to accelerate into his routes … long strides
eat up grass, allowing him to be a deep threat (even if it didn’t show up consistently on tape, because of the quarterback si tuation) … doesn’t strain when asked to

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change his sightline or adjust his body angles to frame catches … can be a threat after the catch, if he catches in stride wi th a runway … didn’t return punts in 2023
but was Utah’s featured returner in 2022 and averaged 9.5 yards per return (26/246/0) … confidence seemed to increase over th e final month of the season … former
walk-on and competes with a “do whatever it takes” mentality.

WEAKNESSES: Skinny frame and won’t carry much bulk on his body … straight-line tendencies, which create choppy footwork in his separation attempts … can do a
better job with tempo as a route runner to set up corners … occasionally late to adjust to the read/coverage … can be disrupted mid-route by physical defensive
backs, and his upright run style gives defenders a large target … doesn’t have the lower -body agility to elude or the power to break tackles, which limits his
production after the catch … durability might be a concern, given his lean frame: banged up during his senior season, missing three games; broke his collarbone
(August 2019) during his first fall camp with the program … will turn 27 years old during his NFL rookie season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Utah, Vele worked primarily as the Z receiver in offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig’s scheme and saw snaps bot h inside and
outside. After originally serving a church mission out of high school, he walked on with the Utes and grew in to the team’s top receiving option. Vele is an older
prospect, and with that comes a player who has a better understanding of releases and routes, although he needs improved tempo to mix things up. He tends to rely
on his body too much to finish throws at him, but he also puts his long arms to good use and shows an expanded catch radius d ownfield. Overall, Vele will have
trouble creating quick pockets of separation versus NFL coverage, but he can stretch the field vertically and has rangy ball skills that won’t force the quarterback
to be pinpoint accurate. He is a potential WR4/5 and adds some return ability.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

41. JAXON JANKE | South Dakota State 6023 | 214 lbs. | 6SR Madison, S.D. (Madison) 11/10/1999 (age 24.46) #10
BACKGROUND: Jaxon Janke (YON-kee), the youngest of seven children, was born and raised on his family’s farm in Madison, in east South Dakota (50 miles nor th of
Sioux Falls). Along with his twin brother (Jadon), he separated himself as a different level of athlete thr oughout youth leagues, starring in baseball, basketball,
football, track and other sports. Janke enrolled at Madison High School and was a four-year varsity letterman as a wide receiver and safety. As a sophomore, he
helped Madison to a 12-0 record and the 2015 state championship (the first in school history). He caught 20 passes for 472 yards and eight touchdowns, an d he
added 87 tackles on defense with six interceptions, which earned him All-Conference honors. As a junior, Janke again led the team to a state championship, recording
34 catches for 758 yards and 11 touchdowns, 50 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and four interceptions. He had his best season as a senior, when he and his brother led
Madison to its third straight state title. (He was named game MVP, with 197 receiving yards and an interception.) He finished his final season with 58 receptions for
1,310 yards and a state-record (all classes) 24 touchdowns. Janke also posted 69 tackles, six interceptions and two forced fumbles on defense in 2017 and earned All -
Conference honors for the third-straight year, All-State for the second straight year and was named the 2017 11A Player of the Year. He was also a standout
basketball player at Madison and helped that program win a state title as a senior. Janke lettered in track (jumps and relays), placing second in the long jump (22 feet,
11.5 inches) at the 2018 state championships as a senior and first in the triple jump (45 -6) at the 2017 state championships as a junior.

A no-star recruit, Janke wasn’t ranked by recruiting services. Aside from geography, part of the reason neither Jaxon nor Jadon was highly ranked as a football recruit
is that both strongly considered playing college basketball, as well. They decided to be a package deal — they’d play the same sport and attend the same school. They
were recruited by Augustana (S.D.), North Dakota and South Dakota State, and committed to the Jackrabbits close to signing day. At that point, however, South
Dakota State didn’t have any spots left, so the twins walked on with a promise from the coaching staff that they were next in line if two scholar ships became
available. They took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to South Dakota State for their sixth seasons in 2023.
Their mother (Linda) was a multi-sport athlete at Dakota (S.D.) State, lettering in softball, track and powerlifting. Janke was a second team MVFC Scholar -Athlete in
2022 and 2023, with a 3.54 GPA. Both Jaxon and Jadon accepted their invitations to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (13/6) 29 353 12.2 4 2 Freshman All-American; 77-yard PR TD
2020: (10/10) 32 473 14.8 6 2 Second Team All-MVFC; Led team in receiving; Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (15/15) 72 1,176 16.3 5 8 Second Team All-MVFC; Led team in receiving
2022: (15/14) 60 857 14.3 9 1 Second Team All-MVFC; Led team in receiving
2023: (14/14) 51 818 16.0 5 4 Honorable mention All-MVFC
Total: (71/59) 244 3,677 15.1 29 17

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6023 214 8 7/8 30 1/2 75 7/8 4.58 2.70 1.54 38 10’3” 4.48 7.35 15

STRENGTHS: Solidly built with functional NFL size … plays with consistent speed and awareness in his routes … cleverly uses tempo to gai n leverage mid-route, out of
the break and after the catch … adjusts his pace to match the ball flight while keeping corners stacked … strong plucking the ball and looks like a centerfielder with his
athletic adjustments … keeps his focus through contact and doesn’t appear fazed by corners hanging on his back … averaged 12.2 yards per punt return (40/487/1)
and had a 77-yard touchdown … his parents say his toughness was developed early as the youngest of seven kids … NFL scouts say he is an “easy ” guy to coach …
posted at least one catch in 49 straight games and led the team in receiving three of the last four seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Short-area footwork gets clunky at times, which shows in his releases and at the top of routes … more of a setup winner than an imm ediate winner as
a route runner … hints of stiffness in his hips when he attempts to snap back toward the line … doesn’t have speed burst or acceleration to climb past NFL corners on
vertical patterns … can get baited into extra contact with defenders downfield … average run-after-catch talent and will have a tougher time breaking tackles at the
next level … marginal special-teams experience, outside of returning punts … 97.1 percent of catches came against FCS competition … will be 25 years old as a rookie.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at South Dakota State, Janke worked primarily outside in offensive coordinator Ryan Olson’s scheme. After winnin g state titles in
basketball, football and track in high school, he led the Jackrabbits to back-to-back FCS national championships and finished his career No. 2 in school history in both
catches and receiving yards (behind Jake Wieneke). A good-sized athlete, Janke displays detailed gear change as a route runner and consistently wins at the catch
point, because of his focus and toughness. Despite his impressive receiving numbers, almost all his production came against FCS opponents — he combined for just
seven catches for 102 yards against three FBS teams (Iowa, Colorado State, Minnesota). Overall, Janke has only average suddenness and lacks a true “A-plus” trait,
but his route-running savvy and instinctive ball skills are NFL-quality. He is a potential draft pick who can make his mark on special teams.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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42. TAYVION ROBINSON | Kentucky 5104 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Virginia Beach, Va. (Cox) 10/1/2000 (age 23.57) #9
BACKGROUND: Tayvion (TAY-vee-on) Robinson, who has one brother (Darrien), was born in Virginia Beach. He attended Frank W. Cox High School, where he was a
four-year varsity starter. On offense, Robinson was a do-everything talent and played quarterback, running back and wide receiver. As a junior, he rushed for 1,096
yards (6.3 average) and 16 touchdowns, adding 539 passing yards and five passing touchdowns, which earned him district Offensive Player of the Year. As a senior, he
led Cox to nine wins and earned All-State honors with 2,040 total yards (1,184 rushing, 856 rushing) and 36 touchdowns (27 rushing, nine passing). Over his final two
seasons, Robinson combined for 75 tackles, seven interceptions (three returned for TDs) and one forced fumble. He also had a pair of punt-return touchdowns.
Robinson was also a four-year starter at point guard for the Cox basketball team, earning All-State honors and leading the team to its first regional title as a senior.

A four-star recruit, Robinson was the No. 19 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 11 recruit in Virginia. He received hi s first scholarship offer (Charlotte)
towards the end of his sophomore season. Midway through his junior season, he picked up his first Power 5 offer (Maryland), followed by offers from Ohio State,
South Carolina and Tennessee. Robinson considered the Big Ten and SEC offers, but he’d grown up a Virginia Tech fan and commi tted to former head coach Justin
Fuente before his senior season. He was the No. 5 recruit in the Hokies’ 2019 class. Fuente and his coaching staff were fired following the 2021 seaso n, and Robinson
elected to enter the transfer portal in December of that year. He transferred to Kentucky and enrolled in January 2022. Robinson took advantage of the extra year of
eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Kentucky for his fifth season in 2023. He graduated with his degr ee in community and leadership
development (December 2023). Robinson accepted hi s invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl, but he was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (11/7) 31 404 13.0 1 3 Virginia Tech; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (11/11) 38 592 15.6 3 1 Virginia Tech; Led team in receiving; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 44 559 12.7 5 1 Virginia Tech; Led team in receiving; 60-yard PR TD; 3-yard pass TD; Entered transfer portal (December 2021)
2022: (11/8) 40 497 12.4 3 2 Kentucky; Missed two games (leg)
2023: (13/8) 41 552 13.5 4 6 Kentucky
Total: (58/46) 194 2,604 13.4 16 13

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COMBINE 5104 191 9 1/4 31 75 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left ankle and hips)
PRO DAY 5101 191 9 1/4 32 75 1/4 4.75 2.78 1.62 32 9’9” 4.56 7.02 13

STRENGTHS: Loose athlete with quick feet and easy burst … uncovers quickly underneath with pattern polish and natural body control … sta rt/stop shows easy
weight transfer to string together sophisticated routes … quick-reaction hands … wasn’t asked to run many downfield routes (nine targets of 20 -plus yards) but shows
the ability to track and adjust to deep balls … doesn’t have sprinting speed but pursuit had a tough time tracking him down … better fight than expected as a blocker
… averaged 9.3 yards per punt return (69/639/1), including a 60-yard touchdown … aligned inside and outside and used in a variety of ways, including on jet sweeps.

WEAKNESSES: Underwhelming size, bulk and growth potential … mediocre play strength shows against physical defenders who rough up his rout e path and catch
windows … below-average contact balance, both before and after the catch … had a career-high six drops in 2023, which often came when he was led into traffic …
did most of his damage in the quick game, and his downfield route timing is underdeveloped … could use improved tempo into his route breaks to deceive coverage
… missed a pair of games because of a leg injury (October 2022) and battled through several issues during 2023; sidelined for most of the draft process with left ankle
and hip injuries … will be 24 years old as an NFL rookie … never surpassed 600 receiving yards in a single season in college, despite being a five -year starter.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Kentucky, Robinson worked mostly out of the slot in former offensive coordinator Liam Coen pro-style spread scheme. After leading
Virginia Tech in receiving in 2020 and 2021, he didn’t quite live up to expectations the past two seaso ns against SEC competition (his three 100-yard games came
against two MAC schools and an FCS opponent). With his foot quickness and limber body, Robinson is very controlled in his rou tes and shows his balanced athleticism
adjusting to throws and eluding tacklers after the catch. He tracks the ball well at all levels but wasn’t asked to run a full route tree, and 68.6 percent of his targets at
Kentucky came within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. Overall, Robinson understands how to stay friendly to his quarterback, even if he didn’t consistently pop
on tape because of ordinary size, finishing strength and top-end speed. In the right situation, he will fight for a rotational slot and punt -return role.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

43. MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT | Georgia 6011 | 206 lbs. | 4SR Pompano Beach, Fla. (STA) 1/8/2002 (age 22.30) #1
BACKGROUND: Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (ROSE-uh-mee), the oldest of nine children, is of Haitian descent and was born and raised in South Florida. His mother died
when he was 6, and he grew up with his father and stepmother. After moving to Coral Springs at age 11, he joined the Coral Springs Chargers, who were coached by
Johnny Jacksaint (his wife, Tiffany, was the team mom). As a freshman in high school, Marcus moved in with the Jacksaints. It was meant to be a temporary situation,
but Marcus then lost contact with his father. When it came time to apply for college, Marcus needed a legal parent or guardian to sign any requisite fo rms — but he
didn’t have one available at the time. So, the Jacksaint family adopted him, officially, and he took on his hyphenated last name to represent both his birth and
adopted families. (Rosemy-Jacksaint on the Jacksaint family: “They’ve meant everything to me. … They gave me the foundation I didn’t have.”).

Rosemy-Jacksaint was accepted to St. Thomas Aquinas High School, a private Catholic school in Fort Lauderdale. Still relatively new to football, he saw limited action
his first two years. He had his breakout showing as a junior with 858 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. As a senior, he led St. Thomas Aquinas to an undefeated
15-0 record and the 2019 7A state championship. Rosemy-Jacksaint finished his final season with 36 catches for 579 yards and 11 touchdowns, including the game -
winning touchdown in the title game (also had a game-clinching interception at safety on the final drive). He played 7-on-7 for Team Go Get It and ran track in high
school, with personal bests of 24.13 seconds in the 200 meters, 48.92 in the 300 -meter hurdles and 39 feet, 10 inches in the triple jump.

A four-star recruit, Rosemy-Jacksaint was the No. 8 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Florida (No. 1 WR recruit). He w as the No. 55
recruit nationally. Rosemy-Jacksaint received his first scholarship offer, from South Florida, as a freshman. By the end of his junior year, he held a few dozen offers,
including several from national powers (Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas). The summer before hi s senior year, Rosemy-Jacksaint
narrowed his choice down to Florida and Georgia, and he ultimately decided on Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart. He was the No. 12 recruit in Smart’s 2020 class.
Random fact: Rosemy-Jacksaint was born with six fingers on each hand and six toes on his feet, but the extra digits were removed when he was a baby. He accepted
his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2020: (6/1) 4 62 15.5 1 0 Missed four games (ankle); Enrolled in June 2020; Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (13/4) 7 94 13.4 0 2 Missed two games (ankle)
2022: (15/8) 29 337 11.6 2 0
2023: (13/11) 34 535 15.7 4 0 Missed season opener (suspended)
Total: (47/24) 74 1,028 13.9 7 2

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COMBINE 6011 195 10 33 77 3/4 - - - 35 9’11” - - - (no run, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6020 206 10 32 3/8 78 4.81 2.78 1.66 - - 4.45 7.35 11 (stood on combine jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with body length … deceptively fast, thanks to his long strides … big, strong hands to make natural adjustments and finish outside his
frame … tracks and high points well and gives his quarterback a large strike zone (models his game after Calvin Johnson) … squares off his routes with the quickness to
create a step or two of separation (74.3 percent of his career catches resulted in a first down or touchdown) … works well al ong the sideline using body control …
tough and competitive — takes pride in his blocking … no stranger to adversity, as he overcame both a tough upbringing and a significant injury his freshman season
… played on kick coverage all four seasons and logged 398 career special -teams snaps (five tackles).

WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent route tempo and struggles to separate by pacing his speed … average hip snap and prematurely tips off corners wi th his intended route
path … physical jams will disrupt his timing from the get-go … underwhelming after the catch and doesn’t have the elusive traits to make defenders miss (couldn’t find
any broken tackles on his tape) … suffered a gruesome right ankle fracture as a freshman (November 2020) and was expected to miss 12 months (he returned in
eight) … character isn’t considered a concern, but he was charged with misdemeanors for reckless driving and speeding (May 2023), which led to him being
suspended for the 2023 season opener … career receiving numbers look more like single -season than four-year production.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Georgia, Rosemy-Jacksaint was a perimeter receiver in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s scheme. After suffering a major ankle
injury as a freshman, he worked his way into the rotation and helped Georgia win back-to-back national championships, despite not being a heavily targeted receiver
(zero career 100-yard receiving games; led team in receiving only once in his 47 career games played). As evidenced by his zero drops over the last two seasons (88
targets), Rosemy-Jacksaint catches the ball cleanly and isn’t fazed entering traffic, which allows him to expand his catch radius or take the ball away from defenders.
He is efficient on curls and comebacks but lacks explosiveness or deception in his route running. Overall, Rosemy-Jacksaint doesn’t have individual traits that jump
off the screen, but he is an athletic and lithe possession target with NFL-caliber ball skills. He has the toughness and special-teams experience to handle the dirty
work of a bottom-of-the-roster receiver.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

44. AHMAREAN BROWN | South Carolina 5080 | 170 lbs. | 5SR Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) 12/19/2000 (age 23.35) #10

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/10) 21 396 18.9 7 3 Georgia Tech; Led team in receiving; Tied Calvin Johnson’s school record for touchdowns by a freshman
2020: (7/7) 11 183 16.6 1 2 Georgia Tech; 2-yard rush TD; 9-yard passing TD; Missed final three games (injury); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 11 104 9.5 0 0 South Carolina; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/2) 23 188 8.2 0 0 South Carolina; Returned a blocked punt for 10-yard TD; Graduated (interdisciplinary studies) in Dec. 2022
2023: (9/7) 26 265 10.2 1 3 South Carolina; Missed three games (hamstring)
Total: (54/27) 92 1,136 12.3 9 8

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5080 170 8 7/8 29 3/4 70 1/4 4.37 2.51 1.49 35 10’0” 4.29 7.13 15

SUMMARY: Ahmarean Brown is one of six children. He has an older brother (Michael Tiller) who ran track at Bethune-Cookman and another (Bobby Brown III) who
played defensive back at Eastern Michigan. Brown was a standout receiver and track athlete (10.40 -second 100 meters) at Jefferson High. A three-star recruit, he
committed to Georgia Tech (over Alabama and Michigan) and led the team in receiving as a true freshman. After the 2020 season, he transferred to South Carolina.
Brown has the outstanding initial burst and acceleration needed to be a vertical threat on double moves and go patterns. He plays with athletic urgency but tends to
rush as a route runner, which leads to rounded angles and limited separation. Despite a smaller catch radius, he can snare th rows to be a catch-and-run weapon
(bubbles, screens, etc.). Overall, Brown is undersized and doesn’t have draftable tape, but his speed traits could shine once he gets into an NFL camp.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

45. XAVIER JOHNSON | Ohio State 6006 | 202 lbs. | 6SR Cincinnati, Ohio (Country Day) 5/11/1999 (age 24.96) #0
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2018: Redshirted Walk-on; Battled a foot injury
2019: (10/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020: (7/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0
2021: (12/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Put on scholarship; Graduated with degree in consumer/family services (December 2021)
2022: (13/0) 13 151 11.6 2 1 71-yard rushing TD
2023: (13/3) 13 178 13.7 0 2 Team captain (awarded the Block “O” jersey)
Total: (55/3) 26 329 12.7 2 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6006 202 9 3/8 32 3/8 77 5/8 4.63 2.68 1.59 36 - 4.33 7.00 14 (no broad jump — choice)

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SUMMARY: Xavier Johnson grew up in the Cincinnati area and was a standout basketball and football player at Summit Country Day School. A three-star recruit, he
had double-digit football offers (plus several basketball offers) but chose instead to walk on at his dream school, Ohio State. He earned a role on special teams each of
the last five seasons, finishing his career with a remarkable 899 snaps and 14 tackles. He broke into the rotations at both r unning back and wide receiver, and his two
career touchdown receptions (one each vs. Notre Dame and Georgia) came when injuries forced him to step up in pivotal moments. He is an instinctive athlete with
the ball in his hands and has feet that are both quick and agile. His toughness and resilient attitude are winning traits. Overall, Johnson’s offensive value for the next
level might not stand out, but he is the consummate coach pleaser, and his special-teams impact could keep him on an active NFL roster.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

46. DRAKE STOOPS | Oklahoma 5095 | 186 lbs. | 6SR Norman, Okla. (North) 6/16/1999 (age 24.86) #12

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (2/0) 2 16 8.0 0 0 Redshirted; Walked on
2019: (14/0) 8 95 11.9 0 0
2020: (10/6) 15 219 14.6 2 2 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/2) 16 191 11.9 2 1 Awarded a scholarship (April 2021)
2022: (13/10) 39 393 10.1 3 2 Graduated (communications)
2023: (13/13) 84 962 11.5 10 6 First Team All-Big 12; Led team in receiving; 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (62/31) 164 1,876 11.4 17 11

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5095 186 8 1/2 29 69 1/2 4.71 2.65 1.63 30 8’11” 4.32 7.04 8

SUMMARY: Drake Stoops, who has a twin brother (Isaac), was born in Norman, shortly after his father (Bob) was hired as head coach at Oklahoma. He was an All -
State receiver at Norman North High and finished with 201 career catches for 3,390 yards and 39 touchdowns. A three-star recruit, he had several offers, including
one from Iowa, but he elected to walk on and play for Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma. He was put on scholarship in 2021 and led the So oners in receiving in 2023 (one of
just 10 FBS players with 82-plus catches and 10-plus touchdowns). Because of his pedestrian speed, Stoops isn’t a vertical threat, but he is quicker than fast and
leverages his routes to find holes in zone. He plays with a walk-on mentality and is fearless over the middle, but he isn’t dynamic with the ball in his hands. Overall,
Stoops works well underneath using his short-area quicks and sticky hands, but he is a slot-only with limited playmaking skills and special-teams value.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

47. JOHN JILES | West Florida 6026 | 219 lbs. | 6SR Wake Forest, N.C. (Wake Forest) 7/8/2000 (age 23.80) #0
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2018: Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College
2019: Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: Didn’t play football (academics) Virginia Union
2022: (11/11) 40 627 15.7 9 Virginia Union; Led team in receiving; 2 Blocked FGs; Blocked punt
2023: (12/12) 66 1,255 19.0 16 West Florida; First Team All-GSC; Set school’s single-season and single-game receiving records
Total: (33/33) 106 1,882 17.8 25

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6026 219 9 3/4 34 3/8 81 3/4 4.56 2.65 1.57 34 10’0” 4.35 7.12 17

SUMMARY: John Jiles was introduced to football by his older brothers (Antwain Terry played at Elon, Javon Terry at North Carolina). A three-star safety recruit out of
high school, he committed to Marshall but didn’t qualify academically. He moved to receiver full -time and played two seasons at the juco level. He had FBS offers, but
academics were again an issue. He flirted with the CFL, too, but the pandemic threw off those plans. So, Jiles signed with Di vision II Virginia Union and sat out the
2021 season to get his grades in order. After a productive 2022, he transferred to West Florida for his final year. Although he doesn’t c reate a ton of space, Jiles does
a great job with his size and body positioning to create workable windows and pull in erratic throws with his wide net. Overall, Jiles is rough around the edges as a
route runner, but he looks like the Division II version of Drake London on tape with his height/weight/speed and ball skills. There is talent h ere worth developing.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

48. COLE BURGESS | SUNY Cortland 6004 | 192 lbs. | 6SR Greenwich, Conn. (Greenwich) 2/11/2000 (age 24.21) #15

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (9/0) 2 38 19.0 0 0 First Team All-Empire 8 (RS); 97-yard KR TD; 95-yard KR TD
2019: (10/10) 52 904 17.4 8 2 First Team All-Empire 8; Led team in receiving; Blocked punt; 84 -yard KR TD
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: Suspended by the school Suspended two semesters for throwing a Halloween party at off-campus apartment during pandemic
2022: (10/10) 37 816 22.1 11 5 Third Team All-Region; First Team All-Empire 8; Led team in receiving TDs
2023: (14/14) 87 1,375 15.8 16 6 First Team All-American; First Team All-Empire 8; Set school-record for single-season receiving; D-III Champs
Total: (43/34) 178 3,133 17.6 35 13

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6004 192 9 1/8 30 1/2 73 5/8 4.45 2.58 1.43 41 1/2 11’5” 4.23 6.72 21 (worked out at Buffalo, Syracuse pro days)

SUMMARY: Cole Burgess was a four-year starter in baseball and football at Greenwich High, earning All-State honors in both sports. He also set the school record in
the 300 meters. Burgess signed with Division III SUNY Cortland as a multi -sport athlete and made an immediate impact as a returner. Despite setbacks in 2020
(pandemic) and 2021 (suspension), he became one of the most productive players in school history, setting single-season receiving records in 2023 and leading the
program to its first national title. Burgess is a lean athlete with stringy muscle and instant speed that jumps off the screen against DIII defenses. His accelerat ion,
especially in the drive phase, helps him uncover. He catches the ball well, but defenders can too easily out-position him for access to the catch point. Overall, Burgess
has suspect physicality for the pro game, but he dominated the DIII level and has explosive speed to be a legitimate three-level threat (and add kick-return value).

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

49. TEJHAUN PALMER | UAB 6016 | 210 lbs. | 6SR Milwaukee, Wisc. (Brown Deer) 5/19/2000 (age 23.93) #19

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: Didn’t play football
2019: Snow (Utah) College
2020: Snow (Utah) College
2021: (12/3) 6 72 12.0 0 1 UAB
2022: (13/10) 30 479 16.0 2 5 UAB; Honorable Mention All-CUSA
2023: (12/12) 47 858 18.3 7 1 UAB; Third Team All-AAC; Led team in receiving yards and TDs; Hula Bowl; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (37/25) 83 1,409 17.0 9 7

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6016 210 9 7/8 33 3/4 78 4.45 2.59 1.54 35 10’2” - - 19 (no shuttle or 3-cone — left hamstring)

SUMMARY: Tejhaun Palmer started playing football at age 6 and was a standout in both basketball and football (receiver and cornerback) at Brown Deer High. He
went the juco route and enrolled at Snow (Utah) College, where he earned All-America status in spring of 2021. Palmer received a full-ride offer from UAB, and his
production steadily increased over the last three seasons, including career bests as a senior in 2023 (led the AAC in with 18 .3 yards per reception). Palmer was always
a “freak” according to his coaches — and being part of an FBS program helped develop that talent (earned a spot on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List”). He has explosiv e
stride acceleration entering his routes and will run away from pursuit once he gains a step. He has strong ball skills and maintains his catch focus in a crowd or open
space. Overall, Palmer lacks precision in his routes and overall consistency, but he is a dynamic height/weight/speed athlete with m ore talent than meets the eye.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

50. RAMEL KEYTON | Tennessee 6023 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Marietta, Ga. (Marietta) 9/14/2000 (age 23.61) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/0) 4 104 26.0 0 0
2020: (7/3) 9 76 8.4 0 2 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/1) 7 72 10.3 0 1
2022: (13/7) 31 562 18.1 5 2
2023: (13/13) 35 642 18.3 6 4 Led team in receiving TDs; Graduated with degree in communications (December 2023)
Total: (55/24) 86 1,456 16.9 11 9

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6023 191 9 7/8 32 3/4 79 1/8 4.47 2.57 1.57 33 1/2 10’4” 4.42 7.07 - (no bench press — choice)

SUMMARY: Ramel Keyton grew up in Marietta and prepped at Marietta High. He finished his career with 184 catches for 3,353 yards and 33 touchdowns. A four-star
recruit, he was a top-15 receiver in the class and committed to Tennessee over Alabama, Georgia and others. He produced career bests in 2023 (18.3 yards per catch
ranked third in the SEC). Keyton is a long, lithe athlete who sells double moves well and does a nice job with hesitation on his vertical stems. He is a legitimate deep-
ball threat but runs hot and cold tracking the ball and appears awkward at times making adjustments (especially in crowded catch points). Overall, Keyton is a “flash”
receiver with the acceleration to be a weapon, but he lacks polish in the quick game and didn’t play a ton on special teams, which could limit his landing spots.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

51. JADON JANKE | South Dakota State 6021 | 212 lbs. | 6SR Madison, S.D. (Madison) 11/10/1999 (age 24.46) #1

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (3/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirt; Recovered a blocked punt for a TD
2019: (13/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020: (10/6) 21 425 20.2 5 4
2021: (15/14) 41 655 16.0 9 4 Led team in receiving TDs
2022: (15/15) 51 774 15.2 6 2 Honorable Mention All-MVFC
2023: (13/13) 57 946 16.6 10 1 First Team All-MVFC; Led team in receiving; 7-yard rush TD; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (69/48) 170 2,800 16.5 30 11

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6021 212 9 30 3/8 73 7/8 4.53 2.71 1.53 33 10’2” 4.40 7.15 18

SUMMARY: Jadon Janke (YON-kee), one of seven children, is the twin brother of fellow 2024 NFL Draft prospect Jaxon Janke. A three -sport star at Madison High
(football, basketball, track), he and Jaxon were a package deal in the recruiting process and signed with th e Jackrabbits. His production improved each season,
including career bests as a super senior in 2023 (No. 3 in school history with 30 touchdown grabs). He also averaged 11.4 ret urn yards on punts. Having split reps
50/50 between the slot and outside in college, Janke isn’t a dynamic athlete, but he smoothly gets in and out of breaks to find the blind spot of cover defenders. His
hands are small but strong enough to secure grabs. His deep speed won’t threaten at the next level, which will allow defender s to squat on his outside routes.
Overall, Janke is a detailed route runner who tracks and adjusts naturally as a pass catcher, but he’ll have a tougher time u ncovering versus NFL cornerbacks.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

52. TYLER HARRELL | Miami 6003 | 193 lbs. | 6SR Miami, Fla. (Christopher Columbus) 8/1/2000 (age 23.73) #15

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (3/0) 2 36 18.0 0 0 Louisville; Redshirt
2019: (2/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Louisville
2020: (2/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Louisville
2021: (13/1) 18 523 29.1 6 3 Louisville
2022: (4/0) 2 18 9.0 0 0 Alabama; Missed nine games (foot)
2023: (8/0) 4 45 11.3 0 0 Miami
Total: (32/1) 26 622 23.9 6 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6003 193 9 1/2 32 77 4.25 2.48 1.50 33 1/2 10’3” 4.20 7.14 9

SUMMARY: Tyler Harrell grew up in South Florida and was a standout in football and track at Christopher Columbus High. He won the 2018 state title in the 200
meters (20.83 seconds) and placed top three in the 100 (10.37). A three -star recruit, he committed to Louisville and had his breakout season in 2021 with a 29.1
yards-per-catch average. He transferred to Alabama with expectations of replacing speedster Jameson Williams, but a foot injury sidelin ed him most of the 2022
season. He transferred back home for his final season but struggled to make an impact. He also doesn’t have much of a special -teams background. NFL teams will
have to return to the 2021 tape for a best-case look at Harrell’s talent, including the catch-and-run skills that made ACC cornerbacks look slow. Overall, Harrell has
special speed, and that will get him an extended look in camp. But he struggles with physicality and durability, and the chances of him carving out a role are low.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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53 Dayton Wade Ole Miss 5092 176 4.45 2.57 1.56 37 1/2 10'5" 4.21 7.06 11 9 3/8 29 1/4 72 7/8
54 David White Western Carolina 6021 201 4.58 2.69 1.59 36 10'3" 4.07 7.05 14 9 1/2 31 5/8 75 3/4
55 Ty James Mercer 6002 199 4.57 2.88 1.71 33 10'3" 4.13 7.28 DNP 9 1/8 31 3/4 77 3/8
56 Jeshaun Jones Maryland 6011 186 4.51 2.64 1.55 33 1/2 10'3" 4.15 6.95 DNP 8 7/8 31 1/8 74
57 Isaiah Wooden Southern Utah 5070 176 4.35 2.45 1.38 44 1/2 10'5" 4.52 6.90 13 8 5/8 29 3/8 71 1/2
58 Joe Scates Memphis 6023 205 4.53 2.58 1.65 31 1/2 9'10" 4.43 7.07 5 9 1/4 31 7/8 77 1/2
59 Sam Schnee Northern Iowa 5103 191 4.60 2.68 1.63 36 1/2 9'8" 4.13 6.85 17 9 28 1/2 70
60 Jalon Calhoun Duke 5097 186 4.64 2.60 1.58 34 10'0" 4.47 7.44 11 9 3/8 31 1/4 75 1/8
61 Hayden Hatten Idaho 6012 207 4.69 2.63 1.61 39 10'2" 4.22 7.17 14 9 1/4 30 3/4 74 3/4
62 Beau Corrales Texas State 6027 214 4.54 2.63 1.60 37 10'6" 4.23 7.07 21 9 7/8 32 78 5/8
63 Kameron Johnson Barton College 5085 184 4.46 2.57 1.54 37 1/2 10'5" 4.33 7.05 21 8 1/4 30 1/2 71 5/8
64 Cole Beck Virginia Tech 5117 188 4.33 2.59 1.55 37 1/2 10'0" 4.25 7.08 DNP 9 29 7/8 70
65 Geordon Porter UConn 6003 192 4.40 2.61 1.54 36 10'6" 4.20 7.27 8 9 1/2 31 1/4 77
66 Wayne Ruby Mount Union 5111 187 4.64 2.66 1.63 30 9'8" 4.37 7.06 8 8 3/4 31 7/8 76 7/8
67 Tykee Ogle-Kellogg UTSA 6042 220 4.52 2.63 1.55 29 1/2 9'10" 4.64 7.35 DNP 8 3/4 33 79
68 Je'Quan Burton FAU 5091 177 4.51 2.54 1.56 41 1/2 11'1" 4.10 6.95 14 9 30 1/4 75 1/8
69 Leon Johnson Oklahoma State 6046 210 4.54 2.66 1.58 35 10'10" 4.38 7.16 6 10 34 1/8 80 3/4
70 Billy Bowens Boise State 6006 202 4.44 2.56 1.59 39 1/2 11'0" 4.31 6.90 16 9 7/8 31 7/8 74 1/2
71 Devin Carter West Virginia 6033 207 4.65 2.75 1.66 31 1/2 9'8" 4.33 7.05 12 9 1/4 32 3/8 79 1/2
72 Bryce Oliver Youngstown State 6011 214 4.55 2.60 1.64 32 10'3" 4.31 7.15 12 9 1/8 32 1/2 77
73 Cam Johnson Northwestern 6000 202 4.59 2.63 1.59 37 10'4" 4.22 7.00 DNP 9 3/8 31 1/8 75 1/8
74 Ajou Ajou Garden City 6017 216 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
75 Caleb Chapman Incarnate Word 6043 213 4.52 2.63 1.62 30 1/2 10'4" 4.36 6.89 7 9 3/8 33 1/8 78 7/8
76 Tanner Knue Eastern Michigan 5103 179 4.58 2.63 1.51 40 10'6" 4.16 7.02 15 9 1/8 29 1/4 71 3/4
77 Sam Wiglusz Ohio 5105 189 4.62 2.68 1.63 32 1/2 9'10" 4.31 6.94 11 8 3/8 30 1/4 71
78 DeQuece Carter Indiana 5105 199 4.65 2.66 1.60 34 9'11" 4.19 7.12 12 9 3/4 31 75
79 Dakota Caton Indiana State 5090 178 4.45 2.53 1.52 37 1/2 9'11" 4.08 6.85 15 9 3/8 28 3/8 69 1/4
80 Praise Olatoke Nigeria (Intl.) 6021 197 4.39 2.50 1.53 30 10'3" 4.90 7.12 15 9 32 3/8 78

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81 Marcus Riley Florida A&M 5101 174 4.44 2.56 1.55 34 10'4" 4.31 6.95 12 9 1/4 30 5/8 74 3/8
82 Xavier White Texas Tech 5101 190 4.46 2.60 1.64 31 1/2 9'10" 4.20 7.03 14 8 3/8 29 1/2 71 1/8
83 Tauskie Dove Memphis 6022 195 4.56 2.63 1.62 35 10'3" 4.35 7.46 7 9 32 76 1/4
84 Nick Mardner Auburn 6061 208 4.58 2.64 1.58 35 10'9" 4.62 7.43 11 9 3/8 32 1/2 79 3/8
85 Dre Tucker Monmouth 6000 182 4.63 2.64 1.61 34 9'6" 4.37 6.83 8 10 31 3/8 75 1/2
86 Dev Holmes New Haven 5076 176 4.48 2.53 1.51 36 1/2 9’10” 4.10 7.07 12 8 1/2 29 70 1/8
87 Chris Autman-Bell Minnesota 5115 203 4.59 2.65 1.65 33 1/2 9'7" 4.32 7.20 18 9 3/8 30 1/4 73 3/4
88 Isaiah Washington Rutgers 6022 206 4.59 2.73 1.59 38 10'9" 4.31 6.98 DNP 10 3/8 33 80 3/8
89 Corey Crooms Minnesota 5107 186 4.62 2.63 1.70 34 10'0" 4.27 7.00 12 10 1/2 32 3/8 76 1/2
90 Phillip Brooks Kansas State 5067 175 4.50 2.55 1.53 37 10'4" 4.02 6.75 DNP 9 1/8 29 71 1/8
91 Mark Pope UMass 5113 178 4.48 2.59 1.50 30 1/2 9'5" 4.30 7.20 DNP 8 5/8 30 1/8 72 1/4
92 Red Wilson North Dakota 5064 170 4.47 2.59 1.59 30 9'5" 4.25 7.19 11 8 3/4 28 1/2 70 1/4
93 Jordan Kerley SMU 6007 185 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 30 7/8 72 1/2
94 JaQuae Jackson Rutgers 6010 183 4.51 2.61 1.56 36 10'0" 4.18 6.85 12 9 1/8 31 7/8 76 3/8
95 Sam Pinckney Coastal Carolina 6027 223 4.75 2.80 1.63 32 1/2 9'0" DNP DNP 20 9 3/4 32 1/4 76
96 Terrell Vaughn Utah State 5066 170 4.51 2.62 1.57 33 1/2 10'1" 4.34 7.01 12 8 5/8 28 5/8 69 1/4
97 Smoke Harris Louisiana Tech 5056 178 4.60 2.66 1.58 33 9'2" 4.45 7.14 13 8 3/8 28 3/4 69
98 Warren Thompson TCU 6025 194 4.57 2.69 1.70 32 10'3" 4.45 7.35 DNP DNP DNP DNP
99 Tim Patrick Southern Utah 6002 192 4.57 2.57 1.45 35 9'10" 4.20 6.93 14 9 3/4 31 74 1/2
100 Zach McCarron-Mathis North Dakota St. 6065 220 4.63 2.67 1.63 36 1/2 9'11" 4.51 7.14 DNP 9 5/8 33 1/4 79 1/8
101 Lincoln Victor Washington St. 5075 178 4.54 2.69 1.60 36 9'11" 5.11 6.82 11 8 5/8 28 3/4 71 3/8
102 Noah Frith Liberty 6040 201 4.62 2.69 1.59 36 1/2 10'9" 4.42 6.84 DNP 9 1/2 31 75 5/8
103 Dee Wiggins Cincinnati 6024 193 4.60 2.69 1.69 30 9'8" 4.69 7.41 DNP 8 1/2 32 1/8 77
104 CJ Hardy Incarnate Word 5095 192 4.59 2.59 1.61 36 1/2 10'1" 4.50 6.65 15 9 1/4 31 75 1/2
105 Tyrone Howell UL-Monroe 6017 198 4.74 2.72 1.71 31 9'7" 4.55 7.21 13 9 3/4 32 1/8 79 5/8
106 Xavier Wade Ferris State 6004 192 4.55 2.57 1.57 38 1/2 10'4" 4.32 7.07 8 9 7/8 31 1/4 77 3/8
107 Julian Hicks Albany 6017 201 4.53 2.59 1.52 36 1/2 10'6" 4.40 6.77 DNP 9 5/8 31 3/4 75 7/8
108 Jaylon Robinson TCU 5095 177 4.57 2.64 1.62 32 9'7" 4.30 7.02 DNP 8 7/8 30 3/4 73 1/2
109 Latreal Jones Southern Miss 5113 182 4.45 2.57 1.66 34 9'9" 4.41 6.90 15 10 31 1/8 75 1/2
110 DeVonte Tanksley Tenn.-Martin 5086 160 4.40 2.53 1.46 38 10'2" 4.28 6.84 DNP 8 3/8 28 7/8 71 3/8
111 D'Ante' Cox Southern Illinois 5102 180 4.60 2.59 1.57 37 9'8" 4.28 6.75 7 8 3/4 31 1/2 74 5/8
112 Zach Peterson Michigan 6003 185 4.64 2.69 1.60 37 1/2 10'0" 4.31 7.08 15 8 5/8 30 1/8 73 3/4
113 Monroe Young California 6002 202 4.52 2.63 1.61 40 10'3" 4.30 6.95 17 9 3/4 31 7/8 77 5/8
114 Dee Williams Tennessee 5104 190 4.56 2.65 1.65 30 1/2 9'6" 4.37 7.35 DNP 9 1/8 30 3/4 73 3/4
115 Marcus Rogers Troy 6034 200 4.44 2.57 1.47 38 1/2 10'10" 4.31 7.20 11 9 1/2 32 3/4 78 1/2
116 Brevin Easton Albany 5104 187 4.58 2.71 1.59 37 1/2 10'4" 4.24 6.77 14 9 1/4 29 1/8 74
117 Barry Elliott Fayetteville State 5095 166 4.47 2.54 1.58 33 9'9" 4.52 7.09 8 8 1/4 30 1/2 72 1/8
118 R.J. Starkey Samford 6000 214 4.45 2.60 1.50 36 10'3" 4.31 7.10 11 9 7/8 32 5/8 76 1/8
119 Re-al Mitchell San Diego 5102 206 4.61 2.69 1.63 36 1/2 9'10" 4.43 7.60 24 9 5/8 30 3/8 73 7/8
120 Brian Hightower California 6023 205 4.66 2.71 1.71 34 1/2 9'8" 4.36 7.40 13 9 1/8 31 77 5/8
121 Darrell Harding Buffalo 6032 207 4.76 2.81 1.57 32 1/2 9'9" 4.29 7.14 8 9 1/4 33 79 3/8
122 Carlos Hill Sacramento State 5093 176 4.45 2.63 1.57 37 1/2 10'2" 4.50 7.10 DNP 8 3/4 31 1/2 73 3/8
123 DeAngelo Hardy North Central (Ill.) 6006 208 4.59 2.68 1.61 30 1/2 9'5" 4.44 7.12 16 10 32 1/4 75 5/8
124 Hendrix Johnson Northern Arizona 5115 192 4.44 2.51 1.60 37 10'4" 4.39 7.36 10 9 30 1/2 73 3/8
125 Eddie Lewis South Carolina 5113 186 4.54 2.69 1.60 35 1/2 10'2" 4.64 7.44 14 8 3/4 32 74 7/8
126 Devin Maddox Toledo 5073 157 4.49 2.60 1.53 38 1/2 10'5" 4.15 6.82 DNP 8 5/8 28 5/8 69 3/4
127 Dimitri Stanley Iowa State 5107 188 4.52 2.65 1.64 34 10'8" 4.25 7.03 17 9 1/2 32 76 1/2
128 Arland Bruce IV Oklahoma State 5086 190 4.77 2.77 1.70 28 1/2 9'2" 4.18 6.98 10 9 3/8 29 3/4 71 1/2
129 Bud Tolbert UL-Monroe 6013 189 4.68 2.70 1.72 34 1/2 10'6" 4.59 7.22 12 9 31 5/8 76 3/4
130 Dominick Blaylock Georgia Tech 6007 203 4.74 2.58 1.60 31 9'9" 4.39 7.18 11 9 3/8 31 1/4 74 1/4
131 Quinton Lane Jacksonville St. 6020 199 4.65 2.69 1.59 28 1/2 9'1" 4.66 7.34 10 8 1/4 33 1/2 79 1/4
132 Jaelen Gill Fresno State 5114 189 4.51 2.65 1.60 34 9'11" 4.36 7.09 15 9 1/8 30 5/8 74 1/4
133 Yemi Ward St. Ambrose 5111 192 4.58 2.62 1.65 37 10'0" 4.56 7.66 4 9 1/8 30 5/8 74 1/4
134 Ayir Asante Wyoming 5096 181 4.51 2.59 1.63 36 10'3" 4.14 7.01 14 8 7/8 30 1/4 72
135 Amad Anderson Temple 5100 169 4.66 2.70 1.55 28 9'0" 4.58 7.08 DNP 8 3/4 30 1/2 72 7/8
136 OJ Hiliare Bowling Green 5110 182 4.57 2.65 1.58 32 1/2 10'2" 4.38 7.21 13 9 3/4 31 1/2 76 1/8
137 Peter Leblanc Louisiana 6021 187 4.57 2.64 1.59 28 1/2 9'5" 4.78 7.06 7 9 3/8 30 3/4 76 1/8
138 Brian Jenkins Olivet Nazarene 6007 202 4.69 2.64 1.58 31 9’8” 4.44 7.32 14 8 3/4 32 75 3/8
139 Noah Sarria Colorado Mesa 5094 200 4.54 2.65 1.54 34 1/2 9'9" 4.28 7.21 14 8 3/4 30 1/2 74
140 Tre Mosley Michigan State 6011 196 4.57 2.44 1.60 32 9'11" 4.56 7.14 13 9 32 3/8 78 1/8
141 Anthony Frederick Bryant 5096 182 4.46 2.41 1.57 34 1/2 9'8" 4.25 7.11 7 8 1/8 30 1/8 73 1/4
142 Terique Owens Missouri State 6014 199 4.52 2.58 1.57 38 1/2 10'4" 4.74 7.47 14 9 5/8 31 7/8 79 1/4
143 Kaleb Carter Louisiana 5113 170 4.50 2.60 1.54 31 10'0" 4.33 6.87 DNP 9 1/4 31 75 3/8
144 Seth Porter Kansas State 5075 170 4.53 2.60 1.63 35 9'11" 4.15 6.97 14 8 1/2 28 1/4 68 1/2
145 Daniel George Akron 6017 209 4.58 2.66 1.69 35 10'7" 4.29 7.01 17 10 1/8 32 79
146 Caden Leggett West Florida 6015 197 4.65 2.73 1.59 29 9'4" 4.52 7.34 10 9 3/8 30 1/2 73 3/4
147 Peyton Brown Davenport 5103 188 4.69 2.65 1.67 34 9'10" 4.51 7.41 10 8 30 5/8 74 1/4

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148 Jon Schofield College of Idaho 5097 173 4.59 2.56 1.60 37 10'4" 4.27 6.97 17 9 29 1/4 70 1/2
149 James McNeill Bowie State 6017 194 4.56 2.62 1.65 34 10'1" 4.46 7.46 15 9 3/4 32 76 7/8
150 Brandon Porter Incarnate Word 5101 190 4.63 2.67 1.59 33 1/2 9'7" 4.20 7.59 16 10 29 3/4 72
151 Deshon Stoudemire Troy 5116 188 4.59 2.63 1.53 30 9'6" 4.30 7.02 DNP 10 1/4 31 1/2 77 3/4
152 Isaah Crocker Nevada 6006 179 4.59 2.69 1.58 35 10'4" 4.56 7.25 DNP 9 1/4 33 3/4 78 1/2
153 Stefan Cobbs Boise State 5116 181 4.75 2.75 1.64 32 9'11" 4.53 7.14 11 9 30 5/8 75 1/4
154 Tyrese Chambers Maryland 5112 188 4.72 2.82 1.60 33 9'8" 4.30 7.02 11 8 3/4 30 1/4 73 1/8
155 Josiah Norwood UCLA 5085 161 4.52 2.60 1.58 34 1/2 9'7" 4.34 7.17 DNP 8 3/8 29 3/8 71 1/2
156 Perry Carter Jacksonville State 5085 165 4.50 2.57 1.50 32 9'5" 4.45 7.32 DNP 8 5/8 29 1/2 70 3/4
157 D'Marcus Adams Syracuse 5112 180 4.52 2.68 1.58 38 1/2 10'10" 4.30 6.91 DNP 9 1/2 31 75
158 Lawrence Keys Tulane 5095 171 4.52 2.59 1.54 28 1/2 9'3" 4.32 7.10 10 9 1/4 29 1/4 71
159 Derrick Hinton Saginaw Valley St. 5073 168 4.50 2.59 1.63 41 10'3" 4.21 6.97 14 8 29 69 1/2
160 Cole Harrity Buffalo 5102 196 4.71 2.76 1.62 33 1/2 9'5" 4.13 6.63 9 8 7/8 29 71 1/4
161 Nico Ragaini Iowa 5110 188 4.77 2.76 1.65 29 1/2 9'1" 4.30 6.95 11 8 1/2 30 1/2 71 3/8
162 Kyle Sheets Slippery Rock 6027 217 4.52 2.58 1.53 37 10'2" 4.27 7.03 16 9 1/4 32 1/2 78 1/4
163 Shane Hooks Auburn 6041 210 4.77 2.70 1.63 36 10'10" 4.39 7.20 14 10 3/4 34 1/4 84
164 David Robinson Nicholls State 6020 211 4.56 2.60 1.70 33 10'1" 4.60 7.53 12 9 1/2 32 1/8 77 1/4
165 Treveyon Pratt Morgan State 6012 197 4.45 2.65 1.64 30 9'7" 4.22 7.89 14 9 3/8 31 7/8 77 1/8
166 Qadir Ismail Samford 6062 228 4.66 2.66 1.62 34 10'1" 4.53 7.39 DNP 9 1/4 34 1/8 81 1/4
167 Kassidy Woods Auburn 6022 211 4.79 2.71 1.61 36 1/2 10'6" 4.36 7.35 DNP 8 7/8 33 5/8 82
168 CJ Jefferson Ferris State 5112 194 4.73 2.75 1.70 33 9'3" 4.46 7.31 13 9 3/4 31 7/8 77 3/8
169 Jermaine Brown UAB 5077 184 4.50 2.56 1.55 32 1/2 9'9" 4.40 7.26 19 9 3/8 29 3/8 70 1/2
170 Devin Briscoe La. Christian 5076 206 4.60 2.64 1.58 30 1/2 9'2" 4.60 7.45 21 8 3/8 29 1/4 69 3/8
171 Emery Simmons Utah 6001 175 4.61 2.67 1.61 31 1/2 9'11" 4.32 6.97 9 9 1/4 30 5/8 75
172 Drew Dixon Limestone 6016 202 4.75 2.79 1.63 33 1/2 9'6" 4.32 7.28 13 9 3/4 31 3/8 75 3/4
173 Freddie Roberson Mississippi State 6010 191 4.71 2.71 1.63 32 10'6" 4.65 7.45 DNP 9 1/8 32 79 1/2
174 Brennen McGuire Gardner-Webb 5090 162 4.59 2.67 1.60 33 9'8" 4.41 7.33 6 8 1/4 28 7/8 71 1/8
175 Koby Duru Louisiana Tech 6022 202 4.69 2.73 1.72 36 10'4" 4.38 7.28 14 8 1/2 33 1/8 81 7/8
176 Terrill Cole West Georgia 5117 181 4.69 2.82 1.62 33 1/2 10'4" 4.39 7.27 DNP 9 32 3/8 76 3/4
177 Kashan Griffin NW Missouri St. 5103 165 4.64 2.65 1.62 27 1/2 9'2" 4.27 7.40 DNP 8 3/4 29 71 7/8
178 Jojo Marinella Randolph-Macon 5077 176 4.75 2.66 1.61 30 1/2 8'9" 4.19 7.26 6 8 7/8 29 3/4 69 7/8
179 Dre Wallace-Davis Anna Maria 6033 201 4.75 2.73 1.64 32 9'6" 4.40 7.30 DNP 8 1/4 33 79 3/4
180 Jake L'Heureux Edinboro 5105 183 4.74 2.80 1.69 33 9'9" 4.36 7.51 12 9 3/8 29 5/8 72 3/4
181 Bradley Rozner NC State 6037 202 4.59 2.62 1.56 34 10'0" 4.44 6.79 7 8 3/8 31 75 7/8
182 Jeremiah Hixon New Mexico 5090 170 4.52 2.63 1.52 35 10'4" 4.44 7.18 DNP 8 3/8 29 69 3/8
183 Jalen Knox Ole Miss 5117 209 4.44 2.59 1.61 35 10'0" 4.53 7.33 DNP 9 1/8 30 3/4 76 3/4
184 Marcus Washington Nebraska 6023 185 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 32 1/2 80
185 AP Pitre Southern 6010 179 4.65 2.65 1.58 38 10'6" 4.62 7.50 12 9 1/8 31 5/8 76 1/8
186 Taymon Cooke N. Carolina A&T 5110 184 4.55 2.62 1.58 34 10'8" 4.36 7.03 20 9 31 1/2 75 1/4
187 Javon Antonio Colorado 6027 217 4.65 2.66 1.65 29 9'4" 4.91 7.60 10 9 3/4 33 1/2 80 5/8
188 Demarcus Gregory C. Missouri St. 6012 208 4.66 2.69 1.64 34 10'10" 4.46 7.33 10 8 7/8 31 3/8 77 7/8
189 Karl Reynolds Houston Christian 5116 171 4.64 2.64 1.64 33 1/2 10'7" 4.56 7.63 DNP 9 1/4 32 5/8 76 1/4
190 Joe Wilkins Jr. Miami (Ohio) 6014 194 4.75 2.73 1.63 37 1/2 9'11" 4.32 6.75 14 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 1/4
191 BK Smith Valdosta State 5102 184 4.75 2.75 1.64 36 1/2 9'8" 4.37 7.14 11 8 3/4 30 7/8 74
192 Austin Osborne Bowling Green 6017 202 4.67 2.70 1.70 31 1/2 9'2" 4.40 7.10 22 8 3/4 30 1/2 74 1/4
193 John Jackson III Nevada 5116 196 4.71 2.74 1.68 33 10'0" DNP DNP 11 9 5/8 31 1/4 77 3/4
194 RJ Mobley Winston Salem 6014 210 4.53 2.61 1.57 33 10'0" 4.47 7.31 12 9 7/8 32 1/4 79
195 Joshua Youngblood Delaware 5093 185 4.51 2.66 1.56 DNP DNP DNP DNP 20 9 1/2 30 3/4 71 7/8
196 Ty King Samford 5102 172 4.40 2.56 1.50 31 9'11" 4.61 7.45 10 9 1/8 31 1/4 71 1/2
197 Billy Kemp Nebraska 5086 180 4.78 2.66 1.56 31 9'6" 4.40 7.11 11 8 7/8 27 1/4 69
198 Rashad Jordan Albany State 5080 166 4.39 2.53 1.44 31 1/2 9'11" DNP DNP DNP 8 7/8 30 70 1/2
199 Erik Brooks Fresno State 5064 169 4.50 2.56 1.62 36 9'10" 4.28 7.21 11 8 7/8 29 3/4 72 1/8
200 Khaleb Hood Georgia Southern 5081 171 4.56 2.64 1.64 35 1/2 9'7" 4.51 7.38 14 9 29 1/8 69
201 Keyon Lesane NC State 5106 195 4.67 2.65 1.59 32 9'8" 4.36 7.18 16 9 3/8 30 1/2 74 5/8
202 Harry Van Dyne Indiana State 6047 215 4.65 2.68 1.60 33 1/2 9'9" 4.12 6.90 DNP 9 1/4 31 3/4 77
203 Salvatore Lupoli Bentley 5093 203 4.76 2.69 1.63 37 10'3" 4.13 7.31 DNP 9 1/4 29 1/4 71 1/2
204 Devon Jones Augustana (S.D.) 5070 196 4.60 2.65 1.62 32 1/2 9'9" 4.42 6.97 12 8 3/4 28 3/8 69 7/8
205 Jarett Garner East Carolina 6024 211 4.46 2.60 1.57 36 1/2 10'7" 4.32 7.03 16 8 3/4 33 1/4 80 5/8
206 Jalen Burbage Eastern Kentucky 5106 189 4.67 2.68 1.70 34 1/2 9'5" 4.60 7.44 12 8 1/8 30 1/8 72 3/8
207 Zack Dobson M. Tennessee St. 5075 172 4.57 2.45 1.65 34 9'9" 4.37 7.07 7 8 3/4 29 3/8 70 5/8
208 Reggie Brown James Madison 6001 189 4.61 2.72 1.62 30 1/2 10'1" 4.38 6.97 DNP 8 7/8 30 7/8 76 3/8
209 Eddie Ogle Liberty 5086 171 4.63 2.59 1.61 31 1/2 9'6" 4.46 6.91 5 8 3/8 28 1/2 70 1/4
210 Jakarius Caston Southern Miss 5097 198 4.64 2.65 1.64 30 9'5" 4.22 6.96 14 9 1/4 31 1/2 75 7/8
211 Rayjuon Pringle Villanova 5086 182 4.57 2.63 1.61 30 1/2 9'0" 4.20 7.02 9 8 7/8 29 1/8 72 1/8
212 Trevon Alexander NW Missouri St. 6001 195 4.53 2.65 1.63 36 1/2 10'2" 4.22 6.94 22 9 1/8 30 1/2 73 1/2
213 Phoenix Sproles James Madison 5112 193 4.77 2.69 1.61 32 10'0" 4.22 7.06 19 9 29 1/8 71 1/4
214 Clevan Thomas Jr. Montana State 5101 195 4.48 2.53 1.59 33 1/2 10’0” 4.46 7.23 19 9 3/8 30 1/2 74 1/2

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215 Chris Bellamy New Mexico St. 6003 190 4.78 2.77 1.63 32 9'8" 4.31 7.25 9 9 30 3/4 74 5/8
216 Jermaine Jackson Idaho 5064 1.76 4.57 2.68 1.66 35 9'8" 4.28 7.07 17 8 7/8 28 1/8 69
217 Jerome Buckner Illinois State 5074 171 4.55 2.63 1.61 36 10'1" 4.03 6.96 12 8 3/4 28 3/4 69 1/4
218 Jaivian Lofton Utah Tech 6007 212 4.55 2.75 1.63 31 1/2 10'3" 4.55 7.27 11 9 7/8 32 3/8 79 1/2
219 Giovanni Sanders Arizona State 5112 182 4.62 2.70 1.63 34 1/2 9'7" 4.36 7.12 9 8 1/4 31 1/8 72 7/8
220 JaJuan Forte' UCF 5116 185 4.63 2.60 1.58 36 10'4" 4.56 7.70 16 9 1/8 32 1/8 76 1/2
221 Boobie Curry Buffalo 6013 196 4.64 2.72 1.56 35 10'0" 4.51 7.21 11 9 1/2 32 1/8 77 1/2
222 Jalen Bracey FIU 5096 192 4.59 2.57 1.52 39 10'0" 4.29 7.07 14 9 3/8 30 5/8 74 3/8
223 Jesiah Irish Oregon State 5107 186 4.51 2.62 1.57 31 1/2 10'0" 4.36 6.97 13 8 7/8 30 3/8 74 1/4
224 Ahmad Edwards Ball State 5113 175 4.64 2.63 1.57 35 1/2 10'4" 4.53 7.38 DNP 9 3/4 31 3/8 75 1/8
225 Miles Marshall Miami (Ohio) 6023 205 4.84 2.81 1.76 29 1/2 9'1" 4.43 7.13 9 9 32 79 1/4
226 Frank Bentley Florida Memorial 6015 194 4.76 2.64 1.69 26 1/2 8'10" 4.44 7.39 DNP 9 5/8 31 3/4 79
227 Assanti Kearney Monmouth 6013 191 4.84 2.77 1.68 29 1/2 9'1" 4.51 7.10 12 9 5/8 31 7/8 77 1/4
228 Leroy Thomas Western Michigan 5100 205 4.75 2.65 1.67 33 9'5" 4.20 6.91 22 8 3/8 30 1/2 71 3/4
229 Dezmin Lyburtus Ashland 5112 172 4.56 2.55 1.56 39 1/2 10'2" 4.39 7.13 8 9 30 72 1/8
230 Kenyon'TA Skinner West Georgia 5103 179 4.69 2.77 1.63 32 1/2 9'10" 4.49 7.57 DNP 8 3/4 31 1/2 72 7/8
231 Zane Lewis Delaware 5074 163 4.51 2.66 1.60 33 1/2 10'4" 4.41 7.01 13 8 3/8 28 5/8 70
232 Kyndel Dean Furman 6003 179 4.70 2.85 1.69 32 1/2 10'0" 4.66 7.40 10 10 33 80 1/4
233 JJ Laap SUNY Cortland 5115 185 4.57 2.64 1.57 37 1/2 10'4" 4.17 6.83 8 8 7/8 29 3/4 71 3/4
234 Hamze El-Zayat Eastern Michigan 5083 179 4.57 2.68 1.59 38 10'1" 4.28 6.89 16 9 29 1/2 71 5/8
235 Marlon Cook Tenn.-Martin 6020 205 4.72 2.65 1.53 37 1/2 10'3" 4.34 7.15 14 10 1/8 31 1/8 74 3/4
236 Kahtero Summers Rhode Island 6014 209 4.68 2.59 1.61 34 1/2 10'1" 4.21 7.09 22 9 5/8 31 7/8 74 5/8
237 DJ England-Chisolm M. Tennessee St. 5070 165 4.48 2.45 1.46 38 9'8" 4.32 7.12 11 8 28 1/2 69 3/4
238 Trey Dixon UNC Pembroke 6006 197 4.67 2.69 1.60 33 9'11" 4.39 7.45 8 9 3/4 33 79
239 Jaylen Johnson East Carolina 6007 200 4.53 2.65 1.61 33 9'9" 4.50 7.50 13 8 3/4 30 3/4 73 1/4
240 James Mautino Aurora 5071 178 4.53 2.63 1.56 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 1/2 27 1/2 67 1/2
241 Al'Vonte Woodard Sam Houston St. 6004 194 4.62 DNP 1.62 31 10'4" 4.70 7.50 10 8 1/2 31 3/8 76 3/8
242 Aaron Bedgood Liberty 5064 179 4.58 2.59 1.62 34 9'8" 4.31 7.03 20 8 29 71 3/8
243 Jsi Hatfield East Carolina 5094 173 4.56 2.63 1.56 33 1/2 10'1" 4.38 7.22 7 8 7/8 31 1/2 74 3/8
244 Jovohn Tucker Lake Erie 5084 184 4.62 2.65 1.69 36 9'11" 4.38 6.93 11 8 1/2 29 1/8 71
245 Thomas Coates Wis.-Whitewater 6017 197 4.56 2.63 1.63 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 3/4 32 1/4 76 1/4
246 Jermaine Braddock Portland State 5115 191 4.74 2.77 1.66 31 1/2 9'9" 4.57 7.32 5 7 3/4 31 1/2 74 5/8
247 Malik Rodgers Alcorn State 5084 180 4.65 2.62 1.59 37 10'1" 4.31 7.27 11 9 1/4 28 7/8 70 7/8
248 Jaelin Campbell Incarnate Word 6006 197 4.65 2.60 1.65 38 1/2 10'8" 4.40 7.04 14 9 3/4 32 1/8 78 1/4
249 Damoriea Vick SE Missouri State 6017 191 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/2 34 81 1/4
250 Christian Da-Silva Elon 5084 173 4.63 2.64 1.64 35 9'3" 4.26 7.30 13 8 3/8 30 1/4 71
251 Fralon Warren Fort Valley State 5111 181 4.75 2.72 1.62 DNP DNP 4.59 7.50 DNP 9 1/8 30 1/2 73 1/8
252 Dewaylon Ingram Northern State 6014 178 4.80 2.81 1.69 27 8'9" 4.70 7.65 6 8 3/8 32 76
253 Andre Hunt Jackson State 5110 183 4.51 2.60 1.65 27 1/2 9'5" 4.50 7.38 10 10 1/8 31 7/8 75
254 Kalen Noseff Incarnate Word 6013 196 4.96 2.72 1.63 32 1/2 9'5" 4.50 7.26 7 9 1/4 30 1/8 79 1/8
255 Jaaron Hayek Villanova 6005 199 4.59 2.56 1.52 35 1/2 9'9" 4.25 6.90 20 9 1/8 30 1/2 73
256 Dhel Duncan-Busby Bemidji State 6014 208 4.58 2.68 1.66 33 1/2 9'8" 4.33 7.19 14 9 1/8 31 75 1/8
257 Cameron Colangelo Western Colorado 6002 199 4.53 2.70 1.65 34 10'4" 4.48 7.28 16 9 1/2 32 1/8 76 1/8
258 Justin Brown Frostburg State 6020 205 4.62 2.65 1.55 37 10'8" 4.68 7.45 11 9 3/8 33 78 1/2
259 Dawson Snyder St. Francis (Pa.) 6017 178 4.74 2.72 1.64 34 1/2 10'0" 4.22 7.00 DNP 7 7/8 31 1/4 76 1/8
260 Dior Scott East Central (Okla.) 5077 182 4.69 2.75 1.62 30 9'1" 4.45 7.26 6 8 1/8 29 1/4 68 5/8
261 Jacob Smith Miss. College 5114 169 4.51 2.63 1.61 33 1/2 9'9" 4.58 7.89 10 8 1/8 31 73 1/8
262 Anthony Queeley Georgia Southern 6021 202 4.70 2.62 1.65 37 9'8" 4.51 7.57 19 10 3/8 33 1/2 78 7/8
263 DJ Powell Duquesne 6025 191 4.72 2.77 1.64 29 1/2 9'0" 4.55 7.25 DNP 8 7/8 31 1/4 76 1/8
264 Christian Richmond Central Arkansas 5080 185 4.62 2.70 1.63 30 1/2 9'5" 4.63 7.28 DNP 9 30 3/4 73
265 Kaylon Horton North Texas 5086 165 4.46 2.49 1.58 31 9'10" 4.15 7.03 8 8 5/8 29 1/8 68 7/8
266 Keyshawn Jones Southwestern 5071 164 4.65 2.69 1.58 31 9'4" 4.38 6.96 2 8 1/4 29 72 1/2
267 Collin Wilson Washburn 6014 198 4.75 2.80 1.59 34 1/2 9'8" 4.30 6.90 9 9 5/8 31 1/4 76 1/8
268 Monterio Hunt Alcorn State 6004 187 4.83 2.76 1.63 29 1/2 9'6" 4.67 7.52 11 9 1/4 32 3/4 76 3/4
269 Corintheus Edmonds Fort Valley State 6007 199 4.82 2.75 1.63 27 1/2 9'3" 4.57 7.66 DNP 9 32 7/8 79 3/8
270 Caleb McMillan Marshall 5115 196 4.67 2.76 1.65 37 1/2 10'3" 4.55 7.15 14 9 5/8 30 1/8 74 3/8
271 Dominic Gicinto UNLV 5085 183 4.51 2.63 1.57 39 1/2 10'3" 4.34 7.34 8 8 1/2 30 75 3/4
272 Edwin Reed Mount Union 5113 203 4.72 2.75 1.71 35 10'0" 4.44 7.44 6 8 3/4 31 3/4 73
273 Isaac Foster Kennesaw State 5076 175 4.52 2.76 1.60 35 9'9" 4.03 6.95 11 9 1/8 29 3/8 69 5/8
274 Tajon Vassar Bentley 5076 172 4.68 2.59 1.54 33 9'6" 4.19 7.04 18 8 7/8 30 71 3/4
275 Deondre Lester Lenoir-Rhyne 5117 173 4.64 2.63 1.53 29 1/2 10'1" 4.51 7.28 DNP 8 1/4 32 1/8 74 3/8
276 Jordan Bonner Elon 6000 199 4.65 2.77 1.63 32 9'6" 4.41 6.89 19 9 1/8 30 7/8 75
277 Talik Keaton Marshall 5107 182 4.81 2.67 1.77 34 10'3" 4.40 7.20 DNP 8 7/8 31 1/2 79
278 Isaac Ross UMass 5082 173 4.61 2.57 1.53 36 10'2" 4.43 7.40 9 9 29 1/4 70 1/8
279 Chandler Smith Samford 5094 177 4.57 2.68 1.57 32 1/2 10'1" 4.50 7.28 DNP 9 1/4 29 3/4 71
280 Quentin Sanders North Greenville 5102 179 4.89 2.78 1.77 31 8'10" 4.87 7.78 DNP 9 32 1/4 76 3/8
281 Jalen Preston Texas A&M 6013 220 4.71 2.77 1.71 31 9'9" 4.53 7.50 DNP 9 3/8 32 74 1/4

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282 Jasiah Provillon Campbell 6013 203 4.83 2.75 1.62 34 1/2 10'1" 4.39 7.21 13 9 5/8 32 78 1/2
283 Jourdan Townsend Delaware 5106 178 4.66 2.69 1.58 32 1/2 9'7" 4.45 7.20 DNP 8 3/4 28 1/8 71
284 David Florence North Alabama 5071 174 4.63 2.68 1.60 26 1/2 8'1" 4.46 7.46 2 9 5/8 28 1/4 71
285 AJ Harris North Park (Ill.) 5091 196 4.85 2.81 1.64 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 30 5/8 72 3/4
286 Darfnell Gouin Sioux Falls 6011 217 4.99 2.91 1.75 28 1/2 9'3" 4.63 7.59 17 9 3/8 33 79
287 Kenny Brewer Central Michigan 6006 193 4.90 2.75 1.70 36 10'2" 4.52 7.14 16 9 1/8 31 3/4 75 1/8
288 Said Sidibe Virginia Union 5105 170 4.76 2.72 1.59 23 1/2 10'3" 4.32 7.26 DNP 9 31 5/8 76 5/8
289 Erik Pizarro Kansas State 5092 203 4.85 2.8 1.70 31 1/2 9'6" 4.50 7.45 19 9 1/4 31 1/4 74 1/8
290 Craig Burt Western Kentucky 6026 202 4.81 2.76 1.70 34 1/2 9'9" 4.59 7.01 DNP 9 3/4 33 5/8 78 1/4
291 Emery Bryant Point 5084 163 4.78 2.65 1.66 34 9'7" 4.70 7.31 DNP 8 3/4 28 3/8 69 3/4
292 Geordon Pollard Miles 6012 179 4.51 2.66 1.58 30 1/2 10'6" 4.53 7.59 DNP 9 1/4 32 78 1/2
293 Trey Madsen Aurora 5087 188 4.75 2.71 1.60 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 29 3/4 70 7/8
294 Justin Pringle St. Xavier 5105 188 4.60 2.62 1.57 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 1/2 30 1/2 71 1/4
295 Jarrod Barnes Central Arkansas 5112 198 DNP DNP DNP 31 1/2 DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 7/8 30 1/2 72 1/2
296 Heron Maurisseau New Hampshire 5102 188 4.46 2.55 1.58 37 9'6" 4.26 7.30 DNP 8 1/2 30 1/2 73 1/4
297 Doug Washington Limestone 5064 167 4.66 2.71 1.65 32 1/2 9'8" 4.58 7.46 8 9 5/8 31 73
298 Peter Osman SW Minnesota St. 5111 191 4.85 2.77 1.72 28 9'1" 4.15 6.85 7 9 29 3/8 74
299 George McCorley Jackson State 6011 213 4.88 2.77 1.69 29 9'5" 4.65 7.75 7 10 33 1/4 79 3/4
300 Lance Babb UC Davis 5112 208 4.87 2.87 1.65 33 10'1" 4.43 7.26 11 9 5/8 32 1/8 75 1/4
301 Darian Oxendine Florida A&M 5094 159 4.57 2.65 1.53 31 10'0" 4.64 7.34 DNP 9 32 78
302 Christopher Brown Miles 5094 180 4.77 2.70 1.63 33 1/2 10'1" 4.75 7.87 DNP 9 1/4 30 5/8 73 1/4
303 Davion Johnson C. Connecticut St. 5056 166 4.54 2.59 1.55 31 1/2 9'3" 4.43 DNP 12 8 5/8 27 3/4 DNP
304 Corey Gammage UCF 6016 212 5.01 2.84 1.71 27 1/2 9'4" 4.76 7.52 DNP 10 1/4 32 1/4 77 1/2
305 Rickie Johnson Utah Tech DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
306 Cooper Sullivan Wabash (Ind.) 5096 186 4.97 2.78 1.68 32 1/2 9'1" 4.46 7.12 8 9 29 3/4 72 1/2
307 Derek Lockhart Indiana (Pa.) 6012 202 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
308 Gregory Clayton LSU 5100 191 4.94 2.81 1.94 29 1/2 8'11" 4.77 7.37 14 8 7/8 30 7/8 74 3/8
309 Darius Stokes Baldwin Wallace 5101 177 4.74 2.72 1.63 33 9'6" 4.65 7.12 9 8 5/8 30 3/8 72 1/2
310 KJ Franklin West Florida 5070 158 4.98 2.82 1.60 25 8'1" 4.55 7.65 3 8 3/8 30 7/8 70 3/4
311 Andre Jones Southwestern 6011 216 5.02 2.82 1.59 26 1/2 8'9" 4.64 7.71 DNP 9 1/8 30 1/2 74 7/8
312 Terrell Gardner Alabama A&M 5042 162 4.72 2.71 1.58 31 9'4" 4.61 7.01 DNP 9 1/4 28 3/4 79 3/4
313 Navarie Solomon Reinhardt 6002 189 5.10 2.88 1.82 26 1/2 8'9" 4.84 7.70 10 8 1/4 31 74 ¾

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TIGHT ENDS
PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. BROCK BOWERS Georgia 1st 3JR 6031 243 DNP (DNP) 9 3/4 32 3/4 78 1/4 21.37
2. JA’TAVION SANDERS Texas 2nd-3rd 3JR 6037 245 4.69 (1.60) 10 1/8 32 7/8 78 1/4 21.08
3. THEO JOHNSON Penn State 3rd 4SR 6061 259 4.57 (1.61) 10 1/4 33 80 3/4 23.16
4. JARED WILEY TCU 3rd 5SR 6061 249 4.62 (1.60) 9 1/2 33 1/4 79 1/4 23.48
5. CADE STOVER Ohio State 3rd-4th 5SR 6037 247 4.65 (1.61) 9 3/4 32 3/4 77 1/4 23.87
6. BEN SINNOTT Kansas State 4th 4JR 6037 250 4.68 (1.62) 9 1/2 32 3/8 77 1/2 21.86
7. TANNER MCLACHLAN Arizona 4th-5th 6SR 6051 244 4.61 (1.63) 9 3/8 31 5/8 77 1/4 25.11
8. TIP REIMAN Illinois 4th-5th 4SR 6047 271 4.64 (1.61) 10 1/2 32 7/8 79 1/2 22.61
9. AJ BARNER Michigan 5th 4SR 6060 251 4.84 (1.65) 9 33 3/8 81 7/8 21.98
10. JAHEIM BELL Florida State 5th-6th 4SR 6020 241 4.61 (1.59) 10 33 78 3/4 22.86
11. ERICK ALL Iowa 5th-6th 5SR 6043 252 DNP (DNP) 10 1/8 33 79 23.62
12. DALLIN HOLKER Colorado State 6th 4JR 6033 234 4.77 (1.71) 10 1/4 33 5/8 78 1/8 24.05
13. BREVYN SPANN-FORD Minnesota 6th-7th 6SR 6064 260 4.77 (1.66) 10 1/4 33 3/8 80 24.33
14. JACK WESTOVER Washington 7th-PFA 6SR 6025 243 DNP (DNP) 9 1/8 32 1/8 77 1/8 24.88
15. TREY KNOX South Carolina PFA 5SR 6030 234 4.90 (1.70) 9 3/4 34 80 1/4 22.70
16. DEVIN CULP Washington PFA 6SR 6031 231 4.47 (1.59) 9 1/4 32 7/8 78 1/2 24.18
17. COLSON YANKOFF UCLA PFA 6SR 6032 233 4.61 (1.57) 9 1/2 32 78 7/8 24.15
18. MASON PLINE Furman PFA 6SR 6063 251 4.79 (1.64) 10 1/4 33 78 5/8 24.22
19. MCCALLAN CASTLES Tennessee PFA 6SR 6043 244 4.67 (1.66) 9 7/8 33 79 1/8 24.39
20. THOMAS YASSMIN Utah PFA 6SR 6046 245 4.68 (1.64) 9 3/8 32 1/8 79 23.51
21. ZACH HEINS South Dakota State PFA 6SR 6061 259 5.00 (1.72) 9 7/8 32 7/8 79 1/4 24.01
22. BRENDEN BATES Kentucky PFA 6SR 6043 246 4.66 (1.70) 9 33 77 23.53

1. BROCK BOWERS | Georgia 6031 | 243 lbs. | 3JR Napa, Calif. (Napa) 12/13/2002 (age 21.37) #19
BACKGROUND: Brock Bowers, the youngest of two children, grew up in Napa and played multiple sports throughout childhood, including baseball, basketball, golf,
soccer and tennis (also an avid duck and deer hunter.) He was a standout baseball player in Little League, bu t his focus shifted to basketball and football in middle
school. Bowers played just two years of football before high school and joined the 7 -on-7 team KT Prep in eighth grade. He enrolled at Napa High School and was a 5-
foot-11 option quarterback for the junior varsity team as a freshman. Bowers moved up to varsity as a sophomore and emerged as a do-everything weapon, playing
wide receiver, tight end, running back, defensive end, linebacker and returning kicks. Napa went winless (0 -10) his sophomore year (2018), but Bowers posted 42
catches for 620 yards and seven touchdowns. As a junior, he earned first team All -Metro, was named County Player of the Year and took home league MVP honors.
Bowers finished the 2019 season with 39 catches for 1,098 yards (28.2 average) and 14 touchdowns, adding 316 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 29 tackles
and an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. His 2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic. Bowers also lettered as a power f orward in basketball.

A four-star recruit, Bowers was the No. 3 tight end in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in California. After his fir st season on varsity, he received his first
scholarship offer (Nevada), but his recruitment exploded after he attended the 2 019 Nike Sparq camp and created a buzz with his 4.5-second 40-yard dash. Bowers’
list of offers grew from one to 20-plus, including major West Coast programs like Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington. He also considered offers from Michigan, Notre
Dame (which offered him as a linebacker) and Penn State. It was Georgia and tight ends coach Todd Hartley who recruited him the hardest, though. Bowers wanted
the same small-town feel he had experienced growing up plus a big stage on which to compete, making Athens a natural spot for him. He enrolled early in January
2021 and was the No. 8 recruit in the Bulldogs’ 2021 recruiting class. His parents met at Utah State, where they were both st udent-athletes.

His father (Warren), who is now a partner of a Napa construction company, was an All -Conference center on the offensive line. Brock’s mother (DeAnna), a part-time
math teacher and softball coach, was an All-American pitcher and first baseman on the softball team (1990-93) and was inducted into the Utah State Hall of Fame in
2016. Brock’s older sister (Brianna) played softball at Sacramento State (2019-21). Bowers, who also earned Academic All-America honors, opted out of the 2023
bowl game and elected to skip his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (15/13) 56 882 15.8 13 2 First Team All-American; Freshman All-American; SEC Freshman POY; First Team All-SEC; Led team in receiving
2022: (15/14) 63 942 15.0 7 3 First Team All-American; First Team All-SEC; Mackey Award; Led team in receiving; 3 rushing TDs
2023: (10/10) 56 714 12.8 6 3 Unanimous All-American; First Team All-SEC; Mackey Award; Led team in receiving; Missed three games (ankle)
Total: (40/37) 175 2,538 14.5 26 8

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COMBINE 6031 243 9 3/4 32 3/4 78 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout – right hamstring)
PRO DAY 6031 243 9 5/8 32 5/8 78 3/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout – right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Special athlete for his size … opens his stride and reaches top speed in a blink … sets up routes with stems, head nods and sharp footwork, which allows
him to accelerate in and out of his breaks … above-average ball skills, catching the ball well outside his frame (4.4 percent career drop rate) … coordinated body
control helps him cleanly adjust or highpoint to the ball mid-air … dangerous after the catch, because of his speed and competitive chops to keep his feet through
contact (averaged 8.5 YAC per reception in college) … diverse route runner and can be flexed across the formation … defenses gravitate towards him, creating decoy
situations to open windows for other targets … has the speed to execute jet sweeps (183 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in his career) … physical
positional blocker to reach, seal and keep his man occupied … can be a lead blocker and clear the way … rare maturity and smarts for a 21 year old (sniffs out and
communicates blitzes pre-snap) … NFL scouts rave about his competitive mentality and the way he despises losing and rises in big moments … warrior toughness, and
his teammates called him “Superman” after he missed only two games following a tightrope ankle procedure — normally a four-to-six-week injury (Kirby Smart:
“Agents called him and told him to sit out the season after the injury. Those people will not be representing him, I promise you that, because all it did was piss him
off.”) … made his mark in the Georgia record books, finishing No. 2 in career touchdown grabs (26), No. 3 in catches (175) and No. 4 in receiving yards (2,538).

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WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have desired tight-end size for inline work … offers some growth potential but will likely be under 245 pounds for his NFL career … doesn’t
have ideal length or overwhelming power to easily uncoil versus NFL defensive ends as an attached blocker … rangy move blocker but can do a better job breaking
down in space … fumbled twice in 2023 … missed three games as a junior because of a left ankle injury (October 2023), which required tightrope surgery (still traveled
with the team and was involved in the gameplan).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Georgia, Bowers was the featured weapon in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s scheme, lining up across the formation, with his
career snaps spread between the slot (52.2 percent), inline (36.6 percent) and wide (9.5 percent). He led the team in receiving each of his three seasons in Athens and
joined Herschel Walker and David Pollack as the only three-time first team All-Americans in school history. He also became the first two-time winner of the John
Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end. With both short-area burst and long speed, Bowers makes quick, dynamic cuts to create spacing as a route runner and
hits another gear with the ball in his hands to be a home-run threat. He is a natural hands-catcher outside his frame and snatches without breaking stride. His
physicality (before the catch, after the catch and as a blocker) is almost as impressive as his athletic traits, although his lack of ideal size and length will show in some
inline blocking situations. Overall, Bowers is explosive pass catcher who creates mismatches all over the field with speed, ball skills and competitive edge. He has
NFL star potential in the mold of George Kittle, if he lands with a play caller prepared to feature his unique and versatile talent.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 7 overall)

2. JA’TAVION SANDERS | Texas 6037 | 245 lbs. | 3JR Denton, Texas (Ryan) 3/27/2003 (age 21.08) #0
BACKGROUND: Ja’Tavion (juh-TAY-vee-on) “JT” Sanders, the oldest of five children (three boys, two girls), grew up in Denton. Raised in an athletic family, he played
multiple sports throughout childhood. Sanders attended Billy Ryan High School in Denton and got a taste of varsity action as a freshman (four games), playing both
ways as a wide receiver and edge rusher. He was named Defensive Newcomer as a sophomore with 54 tackles, 23.0 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and two int erceptions
(one returned for a touchdown). He added 23 catches for 378 yards and five touchdowns. As a junior, Sanders earned All-State honors and was named the 5A
Defensive Player of the Year with 39 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. He also finished with 47 receptions for 763 yards and seven
touchdowns, helping Denton Ryan to a 15-1 record (only loss came in the 2019 state championship game) and the 2019 district title. As a senior, Sanders played
primarily on offense and led Denton Ryan back to the 5A state championship game, where it capped off a perfect 15-0 record with the 2020 state crown. He again
earned first team All-State honors and was named the district MVP with 63 catches for 1,161 yards and 16 touchdowns, plus three rushing touchdowns and 4.0 sacks.
Denton Ryan posted a 58-3 record over Sanders’ four prep seasons (all three losses came in the playoffs). Sanders also played basketball in high school.

A five-star recruit, Sanders was the No. 1 athlete in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Texas (behind QB Quinn Ewers and OT Tommy Brockermeyer).
Nationally, he ranked as the No. 13 recruit. After his breakout sophomore season, his recruitment started to gain momentum, with Oklahoma as his first FBS offer,
followed by Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Washington and then Georgia. Before his junior season started, Sanders’ offer sheet also i ncluded Alabama, Florida, Florida
State, LSU and Ohio State. He elected to stay closer to home and committed to Texas and head coach Tom Herman during his juni or season. Sanders expected to play
defensive end for the Longhorns under Herman, but after Steve Sarkisian was hired in January 2021, Sanders settled in as a tight end in Austin. Sanders was the No. 1
recruit in the Longhorns’ 2021 class (one spot ahead of WR Xavier Worthy). His cousin (Jarvis Moss), who also played at Denton Ryan, was a defensive end at Florida
and first-round pick (No. 17) in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Sanders skipped his senior season and entered the 2024 NFL D raft.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2021: (12/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (13/13) 54 613 11.4 5 4 First Team All-Big 12; Single-season school record for catches by a TE
2023: (14/14) 45 682 15.2 2 0 First Team All-Big 12
Total: (39/27) 99 1,295 13.1 7 4

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COMBINE 6037 245 10 1/8 32 7/8 78 1/4 4.69 2.70 1.60 - - 4.32 - - (no jumps, 3-cone, bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6040 254 10 1/8 33 77 1/4 - - - 30 9’6” 4.55 - 8 (no 3-cone – choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with adequate height, build and length for the position … above-average speed to get over the top of box defenders and threaten
downfield seams (loves corners and post routes) … smooth through his hips and core and won’t strain in his route breaks or when turning his body to make catches
(see 2023 Baylor tape) … catches the ball mid-stride with big, accepting hands (of the 163 FBS players with 45-plus catches in 2023, Sanders was one of just eight with
zero drops) … plays strong to the football to high point and outmuscle opponents at the catch point … locates and gravitates towards underneath holes in the defense
… athletic with the ball in his hands to turn moderate gains into chunk plays (No. 4 among all FBS tight ends in 2023 with 34 6 yards after the catch) … a regular on kick
return and punt coverage the last two seasons … played in all 39 games after he arrived in Austin, including 27 straight starts to finish his career … productive with
139 targets and 99 catches over the last two seasons (only Bowers had more catches and targets among FBS tight ends in 2022-23).

WEAKNESSES: Currently not a route technician and must improve the urgency of his depth and breaks … needs to clean up his footwork at the top of routes … needs
to better understand when he is the hot read pre-snap to give his quarterback an accessible target … inconsistent balance along the sideline and when defenders
nudge him off his path … athletic, on-the-move blocker, but his angles and finish tend to be inconsistent in the run game … needs to improve his technique when
blocking with his hand in the dirt … inconsistent aiming points and base strength as a pass blocker leave him in compromised positions versus power … needs to
tighten up some of the basics (two false starts and an illegal shift in 2023) … wasn’t a red-zone weapon (three catches, zero touchdowns in 2023 ).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas, Sanders was a multi-dimensional tight end in Sarkisian’s spread, RPO offense (62.1 percent of his career snaps came inline).
He needed only two seasons to become the Longhorns all-time leader among tight ends in catches (99), and his 68.9 percent first-down/touchdown rate in 2023 is
the best among the tight ends in this draft class. A true three-level receiving threat, Sanders has the athletic talent of a wide receiver and boxes out downfield to
command the catch point (No. 2 among FBS tight ends with 12 catches of 20 -plus yards in 2023, one behind Brock Bowers). Though he is a functional on-the-move
blocker because of his range and pop, he needs to put more of a premium on leverage and positioning for him to survive as an NFL blocker. Overall, Sanders needs to
become “more available” in his routes and improve his reliability as a blocker, but he is a smooth operator with dynamic talent before, during and after the catch.
He projects as an F tight end (similar to Gerald Everett) with starting upside in the NFL.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 57 overall)

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3. THEO JOHNSON | Penn State 6061 | 259 lbs. | 4SR Windsor, Ontario (Holy Names) 2/26/2001 (age 23.16) #84
BACKGROUND: Theodore “Theo” Johnson, the third oldest of six boys, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (north of the Minnesota-Canada border). His parents (Nate
and Amy) moved the family to Brampton and then Cambridge (both in Ontario, just outside of Toronto), and Johnson started playing football in second grade. In
January 2009, Amy and her six boys left a difficult and allegedly abusive situation at home — Theo reportedly referred to it as an “escape” — and Nate was given a
nine-month jail sentence (he was released on time served). For the next three months, Amy (in school at the time studying social development at Waterloo) and the
boys were forced to live in alternative housing. They attended food banks to make ends meet. The family moved to Windsor, Ontario in August 2012, so Amy could
attend law school at the University of Windsor. She graduated with her law degree in 2015 and is now a family law litigator — she made partner at her firm in 2021.
Johnson attended Holy Names Catholic High School in Windsor, where he was a two-year letterman as a wide receiver (Canadian rules football). He led the program
to back-to-back city and region championships in 2018 and 2019 and was named All-City and All-Canada both years. Johnson caught 18 touchdowns over his junior
and senior seasons and was named an Under Armour All -American.

A four-star recruit, Johnson was the No. 3 tight end in the 2020 recruiting class (behind Arik Gilbert and Michael Mayer) and the No. 1 recruit from Ontario. He was
the No. 72 recruit nationally (a few spots ahead of RB Jahmyr Gibbs). He was an unknown in the recruiting world until the summer of 2018, when he impressed at the
Grand Valley State “Best of the Midwest” recruiting camp. Bowling Green offered him on the spot, followed by Cincinnati and Toledo. Over the next calendar year,
Johnson attracted a few dozen scholarship offers from some of the nation’s top programs, like Alabama, Florida State and Ohio State. He narrowed down his choice
to Georgia, Iowa, Michigan and Penn State, and he committed to head coach James Franklin in December 2019. Johnson enrolled early and was the second-ranked
recruit in the Nittany Lions’ 2020 class (behind five -star LB Curtis Jacobs).

Johnson’s father played wide receiver at Mott Community College (1976-77) and Hillsdale College (1978-79) and was drafted in the seventh round (No. 193) of the
1980 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Nate also ran track at Hillsdale and played several years in the CFL (1982 -84). Theo’s older brother (Dominic) played
quarterback at Buffalo before moving to wide receiver and leading the team in receiving as a redshirt senior in 2021. He was drafted No. 32 in the 2021 CFL Draft by
Edmonton. Dominic also played basketball for two seasons at Buffalo, including on the team that upset Arizona in the first round of the 2018 NCAA tournament, and
was a graduate assistant coach for the Alabama basketball team in 2022-23. Johnson’s four other brothers are Nathan, Levi, Michael and Keon. Johnson is older for a
four-year college prospect, because Canadian rules require a fifth year of high school. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (8/1) 4 56 14.0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2020; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/6) 19 213 11.2 1 2
2022: (11/9) 20 328 16.4 4 2 Missed two games (injury)
2023: (13/13) 34 341 10.0 7 2 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in receiving TDs
Total: (45/29) 77 938 12.2 12 6

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COMBINE 6061 259 10 1/4 33 80 3/4 4.57 2.68 1.61 39 1/2 10’5” 4.19 7.15 - (no bench press – choice)
PRO DAY - 261 - - - - - - - - - - 19 (bench press only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking athlete with ideal size/speed measurements for the position … smooth mover with fluid control of his body as a route runner and at the
catch point (best short shuttle among tight ends at the combine) … flashes the acceleration to gain a step of separation on runway routes … snares the ball well in
stride and quickly secures it to protect the catch … has no problem expanding his catch radius to climb the ladder and adjust to inaccurate passes … looks comfortable
securing grabs in traffic … shows his quickness on cutoff blocks and made steady strides with his run blocking … awarded Penn State’s “Iron Lion” Award for strength
and conditioning as a senior (NFL scout: “I know (Pat) Freiermuth influenced him a lot when he got there and showed him what it takes to play big-boy football.”) …
was a regular on punt- and kick-return coverage as a senior (243 career snaps) … experienced across the formation.

WEAKNESSES: Runs predictable routes and gives tells to defenders on his intended path … has the balance to make the first man miss, just doesn’t do it enough (only
two catches of 25-plus yards in 2023) … needs to show better snap through his hips, both as a route runner and blocker … tends to overextend himself as a blocker
and needs to improve his base and positioning to control the point of attack … committed five penalties in 2023 (three false starts, one pass interference, one
unsportsmanlike conduct) … below-average career production (fewer than 1,000 career receiving yards … off-field vetting will be key, as he was charged with two
misdemeanors (one for simple assault, one for criminal mischief), stemming from a February 2023 incident at a fraternity house (Johnson was ordered to complete a
six-month, pre-trial intervention program for first-time offenders).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Penn State, Johnson was a versatile tight end in former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s RPO-based scheme, splitting his time
between inline (47.9 percent), slot (38.8 percent) and wide (9.8 percent). A wide receiver in high school in Canada, he faced a steep transition moving to tight end at
State College and didn’t have a 100-yard receiving performance in 45 college games (and reached 75 yards just once). But his production steadily climbed each
season, and he led the Nittany Lions in touchdown grabs in 2023. Johnson is quick off the ball and builds his speed downfield, giving his quarterback a big tar get with
his size, strong hands and athletic catch radius. As a blocker, he doesn’t embarrass himself but needs to better understand leverage and develop mor e of a glass-
chewing mentality. Overall, Johnson has inconsistent college tape and production, but he has A-plus measurements and smooth athletic tools that could allow him
to continue developing and become a better pro than college player. Although he is a work in progress, he is a worthy long-term investment for an NFL team.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 80 overall)

4. JARED WILEY | TCU 6061 | 249 lbs. | 5SR Temple, Texas (Temple) 11/2/2000 (age 23.48) #19
BACKGROUND: Jared Wiley, who has two sisters (Hannah and Emily), was born and raised in Temple. Wiley initially played baseball before going out for football at
age 10 and falling in love with the sport (as a quarterback). Wiley attended Temple High School and was a three-year varsity letterman, throwing passes to future TCU
teammate (and 2023 Los Angeles Chargers’ first-round pick) Quentin Johnston. He came off the bench as a sophomore quarterback and recorded three rushing
touchdowns, helping Temple to a 12-4 record and an appearance in the 2016 5A state championship game (lost to Highland Park). To see more on-field reps, Wiley
moved to tight end as a junior and earned first team All-District honors with 26 receptions for 328 yards and four touchdowns, again helping the team to double-digit
wins. For his senior season, he moved back to quarterback and was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year. He finished 149-for-258 (57.8 percent) passing
for 2,314 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions, adding one rushing touchdown. Wiley also earned All-District honors as a punter and was the team’s primary
placekicker, connecting on a game-winning field goal in a playoff game. He also lettered in baseball.

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A three-star recruit, Wiley was the No. 30 tight end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 87 recruit in Texas. He wasn’t receiving many looks as a quarterback, but
after he played his junior season of high school at tight end, Wiley landed a scholarship offer from Missouri in December 2017. Wiley moved back to quarterback for
his senior season, but he knew tight end was his “best chance” to get to the NFL. Prior to his senior year, he added offers from Houston, SMU and Texas. Growing up
just north of Austin, Wiley called his Longhorns offer a “dream come true” and committed to head coach Tom Herman in May 2018. He was the No. 23 recruit in
Texas’ 2019 class. Looking for a more involved offensive role, though, Wiley entered the transfer portal in December 2021 after three seasons at Texas. He
transferred to TCU in January 2022 and took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic, returning to Fort Worth for his fifth season in
2023. Wiley was a five-time Academic All-Big 12 honoree and graduated with his degree before leaving Texas. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (12/2) 1 15 15.0 0 0 Texas; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (9/2) 9 166 18.4 1 0 Texas; Missed bowl game (shoulder); pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/8) 9 67 7.4 2 0 Texas; Missed one game (shoulder)
2022: (15/4) 24 245 10.2 4 0 TCU; Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2023: (12/12) 47 520 11.1 8 1 TCU; First Team All-Big 12; Led FBS TEs in receiving TDs; 2-point conversion catch; Team captain
Total: (59/28) 90 1,013 11.3 15 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6061 249 9 1/2 33 1/4 79 1/4 4.62 2.65 1.60 37 9’10” - 7.19 - (no shuttle or bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6062 249 9 1/4 33 79 1/4 - - - - - 4.52 7.38 - (shuttle and 3-cone only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size with the frame to comfortably carry 260 pounds … outstanding ball skills and catch radius, often rescuing throws behind him … uses his
large body to shield defenders from the catch point and finish in traffic … runs with sneaky straight-line speed in space (see his 81-yard catch-and-run touchdown
against Baylor in 2023) … displays the foot quickness to cleanly turn at the top of routes and give his quarterback a target … led all FBS tight ends with five red-zone
touchdowns in 2023 (also had a two-point conversion) … able to wash edge defenders and widen run lanes as a blocker … shows quality positioning as a space blocker
… set the TCU record for single-game receiving yards by a tight end in his final home game (178 vs. Baylor in 2023) … was the only FBS tight end with three multi -
touchdown games in 2023 … named a 2023 team captain, and his coaches say leadership is important to him.

WEAKNESSES: Choppy steps as a route runner, which disrupt his pacing … inconsistent sink/burst at the top of routes and will come out of his breaks with predictable
and flat movements … marginal elusiveness and won’t create his own yardage without a runway … lacks contact balance and has a tough time staying on his feet
through tackle attempts … doesn’t have ideal arm length for his frame, and his lunges will leave him off balance as a blocker (flagged for holding in 2023 game against
Iowa State) … needs more of a nasty finish when working inline … played in all 27 games at TCU the past two seasons but battled shoulder issues at Texas … will turn
24 years old during his NFL rookie season … unimpressive career production.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at TCU, Wiley was a Y tight end in offensive coordinator Kendal Briles’ scheme, lining up mostly inline (62.4 percent) and detached
(32.0 percent). Briles’ offense utilized the tight end position more than Garrett Riley’s did in 2022, and the result was a career year for Wiley, who led all FBS tight
ends with eight touchdown grabs as a super senior. Wiley has vacuum hands (only one drop on 120 career targets) with functional quickness, although he must be
more efficient with his route steps to keep defenders guessing. He has tools to work with as an inline blocker, but his inconsistent leverage and contact balance will
show versus NFL competition. Overall, Wiley is more of a post-up target than a tight end who will consistently create space for himself, but he is a good -sized
athlete with blocking toughness and ball skills. He projects as a rotational Y tight end who can gradually work his way to the top spot on the depth chart .

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 89 overall)

5. CADE STOVER | Ohio State 6037 | 247 lbs. | 5SR Mansfield, Ohio (Lexington) 6/12/2000 (age 23.87) #8
BACKGROUND: Cade Stover, who has two younger sisters, was raised in Mansfield on his family’s farm. His father (Trevor), a linebacker and tight end at Bowling
Green (1991-95), purchased the farm in 1999. Cade grew up helping raise cattle and pigs and farming hay, corn and soybeans (his teammates call him “Farmer
Gronk”). Stover has an NIL deal with the agriculture company Ag-Pro, and he plans to return to farming after his playing days (Stover: “I just really want to play ball
and then come back home and farm.”). He played multiple sports throughout childhood and attended Lexington High School, where he is considered arguably the
greatest athlete in the school’s history. Stover was a four-year starter, lining up as a hybrid linebacker/safety. As a sophomore, he helped Lexington to the playoffs
and finished with 190 total tackles. Stover had his best season as a senior, as he led the program to the second round of the state playoffs. He finished with 178
tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles, while playing multiple positions on offense and posting 1,497 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. Stover won
numerous awards, including Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year and Division III Ohio Defensive Player of the Year, and he became the first player from Richland County
to be named Ohio’s Mr. Football. He finished his prep career with 592 tackles and eight interceptions on defense and 2,019 ru shing yards, 903 receiving yards and
581 passing yards on offense. Stover was also a standout basketball player and set school records for both scoring and rebounds.

A four-star recruit, Stover was the No. 7 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Ohio. As a sophom ore, his received scholarship offers
from Kentucky, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Ohio State. Other major programs like Michigan and Texas later entered the picture, but the opportunity to play close to
his family led him to Columbus. Stover committed to the Buckeyes in April 2018 and was the No. 4 recruit in Ohio State’s 2019 class. He started out at linebacker
before moving to tight end for the 2021 season (switched back to linebacker for a Rose Bowl win over Utah). Stover played tight end full -time his final two seasons.

His mother (Chelsi) ran track collegiately at Bowling Green. His younger sister (Gabby) played two seasons of college basketb all in the NAIA at Lourdes University
(Ohio) and currently coaches the junior varsity girls basketball team at Lexington High School. Stover also has multiple uncles who played college football: Bubba
(Dayton), Ty (Bowling Green) and Robby (Ohio State and Ohio). Stover graduated with his degree in agricultural systems management (December 2023). He declined
his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl to continue rehabbing a right knee injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirted at DE/LB; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (8/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 TE; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 5 76 15.2 0 0 TE; Started at LB in the Rose Bowl (6 tackles)
2022: (13/13) 36 406 11.3 5 2 TE; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Team captain
2023: (12/11) 41 576 14.0 5 0 TE; Big Ten TE of the Year; Second Team All-Big Ten; Team captain; Missed one game (right knee)
Total: (50/25) 82 1,058 12.9 10 2

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6037 247 9 3/4 32 3/4 77 1/4 4.65 2.72 1.61 34 1/2 9’9” 4.45 - - (no 3-cone or bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6041 249 9 5/8 32 3/4 77 3/8 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine – choice)

STRENGTHS: Smooth athleticism, especially for his prototypical tight end size … coordinated when flipping his body and making catch adju stments mid-stride … speed
can stretch the seam vertically … outstanding hands (zero drops in 2023 and only two drops on 108 career targets) … secures catches through contact, and heavy
traffic doesn’t affect his focus … aggressively works back to the football … dishes a physical stiff arm and can shake off th e first tackle attempt (6.9 YAC per reception
in 2023)… rangy reach blocker to hook defenders … flashes strength on down blocks to battle for positioning and seal outside running lanes … football-focused, and
his eyes don’t lose sight of the prize … has a linebacker background, and no one will question his toughness (Stover: “I don’t think you can measure what I have inside
me.”) … two-time captain and “one of the best teammates in the program,” according to Ohio State coaches … played on punt coverage the last two seasons and
finished his college career with 526 special -teams snaps.

WEAKNESSES: Average inline blocking power to control the point of attack versus defensive ends … inconsistent on -the-move blocking efficiency and needs to use
better pad level to leverage his kick-out blocks … needs to be more reliable gaining angles and fitting out in space on wide receiver screens … not much sink or gear
down in his breaks and can do a better job setting up his routes (several of his best catches on tape came from being schemed open) … has burst, but his speed is
more build-up than immediate … missed one game and parts of others as a senior (October 2023) as he nursed a right knee injury (wore a brace most of the season)
… will be 24 years old before his first NFL training camp.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Stover was used across the formation in head coach Ryan Day’s offense, splitting his snaps almost 50-50 inline/wing and
slot/wide. After spending time on defense (started the Rose Bowl at linebacker as a sophomore), he took over the starting tight end duties for Jeremy Ruckert as a
junior, and his game showed steady improvement with each game the past two seasons. A dominant rebounder on the AAU circuit in high school, Stover makes clean
grabs outside his frame, with the body control and focus for quick in-air adjustments — even with defenders around him. As a blocker, he too often falls off his man
and needs to be a better finisher, but the toughness and tools are there for him to continue getting better in this area. Overall, Stover might never be a top-tier
blocker, but he is solid in all phases and will earn NFL paychecks because of his coordinated athleticism to finish at the catch point and move the chains. With his
defensive mentality, offensive skills and special-teams experience, he projects as an NFL role player with starting upside and valuable versatility.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

6. BEN SINNOTT | Kansas State 6037 | 250 lbs. | 4JR Waterloo, Iowa (Columbus Catholic) 6/14/2002 (age 21.86) #34
BACKGROUND: Benjamin “Ben” Sinnott (SIN-it), who has an older sister (Anna), was born and raised in Waterloo (an hour-long drive north of Cedar Rapids), where
his father (Tom) helps run a family-owned insurance company and his mother (Tina) is an office manager. Tina was a four-sport athlete in high school — and Tom is
the first to point out that the kids got their athletic talent comes from her. Starting at age 3, hockey was Sinnott’s first love, and he became the star forward on his
club team. He started playing tackle football in fourth grade (he didn’t want to play flag football because he couldn’t hit anyone ), and he also played baseball,
basketball, golf, tennis and track throughout his childhood. Sinnott attended Columbus Catholic High School in Waterloo, wher e he was a six-sport athlete. Only 5-
foot-6 and 135 pounds as a freshman, he continued to grow and made varsity as a sophomore. As a junior, Sinnott played defensive end and a hybrid tight end on
offense, posting 21 catches for 348 yards (16.6 average) and eight touchdowns, along with 50 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and three
interceptions. As a senior, he was named All-State, All-District and All-Metro at defensive end and tight end. Sinnott finished his prep career with 61 catches for 958
yards and 27 touchdowns (22 receiving, five rushing) on offense and 109 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and four interceptions on defense. A standout hockey
player at Columbus Catholic, he scored 128 goals in 145 games and was recruited by other prep schools in Minnesota but decided to stay in Waterloo with his friends.
Sinnott was also an All-State first baseman and power-hitting lefty in baseball and lettered in golf, tennis and track.

A no-star recruit, Sinnott wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services and went overlooked during the recruiting process. With his year-round schedule in other sports,
he didn’t attend many recruiting events, but he went to a summer camp at South Dakota (FCS) in June 2019 and earned his only Division I scholarship offer. His father
attended Iowa State and was a season-ticket holder for the Cyclones, but they weren’t interested in recruiting Ben. However, Tom had another connection: childhood
friend Chris Klieman (also a Waterloo native), who was hired as head coach at Kansas State prior to the 2019 season. After visiting Kansas State, Ben Sinnott decided
to bet on himself as a walk-on, 205-pound fullback in the Wildcats’ 2020 recruiting class. He was put on scholarship following a promising 2021 season.

His cousin (Zach Hammes) was drafted in the second round (No. 51) of the 2002 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Another cousin (Ashlee) played volleyball at
Northern Iowa (2013-16). Sinnott decided to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He twice earned Academic All-District honors. Sinnott opted out of
the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: Redshirted Walk-on; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/2) 2 15 7.5 0 2 Missed season opener (injury); 1-yard TD rush; Put on scholarship after the season
2022: (14/14) 31 447 14.4 4 4 First Team All-Big 12
2023: (12/12) 49 676 13.8 6 2 First Team All-Big 12 (FB); Lowman Trophy; Led team in receiving; Missed bowl game (opt -out)
Total: (38/28) 82 1,138 13.9 10 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6037 250 9 1/2 32 3/8 77 1/2 4.68 2.71 1.62 40 10’6” 4.23 6.82 - (no bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6036 250 9 3/8 31 1/4 77 3/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine – choice)

STRENGTHS: Fluid athlete for his size, with loose hips (led all tight ends in the three-cone, vertical and broad jump at the Combine) … accelerates well, both as a route
runner and after the catch … coordinated hands-catcher to cleanly adjust to awkward ball locations … outstanding body control to reach back on outs and snare the
football without breaking stride … comfortable working the middle of the field and finishes grabs with bodies around him … put more big-play potential on tape than
expected (four catches of 40-plus yards in 2023) … won’t shake defenders out of their cleats but is a competitive finisher with contact balance (one of on ly four FBS
tight ends with 14-plus forced missed tackles in 2023) … strong footwork and angles as a run blocker … reaches his landmarks quickly to seal or drive defenders from
their spot … dependable and started 27 straight games.

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WEAKNESSES: Average size and point-of-attack strength by NFL standards … shorter arms will be more evident against NFL edge defenders … repositions himself well
as a blocker but doesn’t have the sand to anchor versus NFL rush power … flagged three times for holding i n 2023 (also had two false starts) … not able to easily shield
defenders when framing catches … underwent offseason shoulder surgery and missed 2023 spring practices … marginal special -teams experience and only played on
field-goal units at Kansas State.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Kansas State, Sinnott was a versatile tight end in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s scheme, evenly splitting his snaps inline,
in the backfield and detached in the slot. A former walk-on (just one FCS offer out of high school), he was an ideal fit for Klein’s offensive vision and led the team in
receiving yards and touchdown grabs in 2023, plus won the Lowman Trophy as the nation’s top fullback. As a pass catcher, Sinn ott has strong hands (two drops on 73
targets in 2023) and keeps defenders off balance with his route speed and stem quickness, creating a step of separation at all three levels. He doesn’t have strong
sustain skills, but he’s a tough-minded positional blocker who can get in the way and steer in the run game. Overall, Sinnott offers some blocking value, but his
controlled athleticism and reliable pass-catching traits project him best as a versatile H-back who can be flexed across the formation. All 32 NFL teams will
appreciate his football IQ and pro-ready toughness, although he won’t be an ideal fit for every scheme.

GRADE: 4th Round

7. TANNER MCLACHLAN | Arizona 6051 | 244 lbs. | 6SR Lethbridge, Alberta (ALA) 3/15/1999 (age 25.11) #84
BACKGROUND: Tanner McLachlan was born and raised in Lethbridge, in the province of Alberta, Canada (near the Rocky Mountains, about 60 miles north of the
Montana state border). He grew up playing basketball and soccer, but then picked up football in third grade. He played Canadian rules football throughout the youth
levels, mostly as a quarterback and wide receiver. McLachlan attended Lethbridge Collegiate Institute in Alberta, where he was a standout basketball and football
player, earning All-Canada honors as a wide receiver.

After his senior season in 2016, he originally signed to play basketball in Canada for the University of Lethbridge but instead decided to pursue his football dreams.
McLachlan relocated to Arizona and completed an extra year of high school at the American Leadership Academy in Queen Creek. As a wide receiver and tight end in
2017, he caught 27 passes for 640 yards and 10 touchdowns, along with 112 rushing yards and four punt -return touchdowns. He also registered 29 tackles and 1.0
sack on defense, as American finished 8-5 (including two playoff wins).

A no-star recruit, McLachlan went overlooked by the recruiting services, but the extra year of high school in the United States helped him to gain the attention of
several Division II and FCS programs. After his one season at American Leadership Academy, he received FCS offers from Northern Arizona and So uthern Utah.
McLachlan signed with Southern Utah, and he was with the program for four years. During his redshirt sophomore season, which was played in the spring of 2021
because of the pandemic, McLachlan suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and was forced to sit out the fall 2021 season. After Southern Utah fired its coaching staff
following that season, McLachlan decided to enter the transfer portal. He’d always dreamed of playing at Arizona — an idea that was amplified when he watched
Arizona beat Washington State in Pullman, Wash., during his sophomore year of high school in 2014. McLachlan walked on for the Wildcats in 2022 and made an
immediate impression, earning a scholarship the night before the 202 2 season opener. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (3/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Southern Utah; Redshirted
2019: (3/0) 3 48 16.0 0 1 Southern Utah
2020: (5/2) 12 120 10.0 2 0 Southern Utah; pandemic-shortened season; Season played in fall of 2021; Missed one game (ACL)
2021: Missed the season because of injury Southern Utah
2022: (12/7) 34 456 13.4 2 4 Arizona
2023: (13/12) 45 528 11.7 4 0 Arizona; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
Total: (36/21) 94 1,152 12.3 8 5

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COMBINE 6051 244 9 3/8 31 5/8 77 1/4 4.61 2.69 1.63 35 9’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6053 244 10 31 3/4 77 1/4 - - - - 9’10” 4.58 7.38 20 (stood on combine run and vert – choice)

STRENGTHS: Big, smooth-moving athlete with a basketball background… reliable hands-catcher and naturally adjusts to the ball, regardless of the placement … plays
strong to the football … willing to work middle-field routes and take the punishment … releases well off the line and builds his speed on shallow crossers or seam
routes … comfortable with the ball in his hands and does a nice job with upfield transitions to routinely get a few extra yards (sometimes, with hurdles) … his
competitive desire is evident on film and matches what his coaches say about him off the field (he used YouTube videos to help his rehab while between schools,
after he left Southern Utah following the 2021 season) … shields well as a pass blocker (without being flagged for holding) and can get movement in the run game
when he explodes into contact.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks dynamic speed to consistently tilt coverage … route running lacks polish … tends to be a runaway train in his routes and can be late to gear down
at the break point, leading to rounded route turns or excessive contact at the top of routes … his run blocking is very hot and cold on tape, because of inconsistent
hand placement to control defenders … more stubborn than powerful once engaged with defenders … suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the spring of 2021
and had surgery (June 2021), which sidelined him for the ‘21 season … meager career production and only two seasons of experience in the FBS … will be 25 years old
on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Arizona, McLachlan was a hybrid Y tight end in former head coach Jedd Fisch vertical/horizontal stretch offen se (69.4 percent inline,
22.3 percent in the slot). After four years in the FCS, he walked on for Arizona (while rehabbing an ACL injury). Eventually, he passed Rob Gronkowski as the school’s
all-time leader in receptions by a tight end (79 career catches to Gronkowski’s 75). McLachlan is very smooth in his adjustments at the catch point to swallow the
football and turn upfield (zero drops in 2023 and 81.8 percent of his targets resulted in a reception, No. 2 in the FBS among tight ends). He builds up his speed quickly
to reach vacated zones but tends to drift and needs to become more detailed in his routes. Overall, McLachlan is a good-sized athlete who can shine at the catch
point with his strong ball skills, although his development with routes and run blocking will determine his NFL ceiling. He projects as a reserve tight end with a
chance to be a long-term contributor.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

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8. TIP REIMAN | Illinois 6047 | 271 lbs. | 4SR Rapid City, S.D. (O’Gorman) 9/17/2001 (age 22.61) #89
BACKGROUND: Tip Reiman (RY-min), who has two older sisters, grew up in the western part of South Dakota. He was a multi-sport athlete throughout childhood,
including football. Reiman originally attended St. Thomas More High School, a private Catholic school in Rapid City. He made his mark as a linebacker and pass rusher
as a sophomore and helped lead the team to the 2017 regional title. As a junior, Reiman was again primarily a defensive player for Thomas More as a 215 -pound
linebacker, while also seeing snaps on offense as a wide receiver. Midway through his junior year, he transferred to O’Gorman High School in Sioux City for better
recruiting exposure. With veteran pass rushers already in place there, Reiman transitioned to tight end as a senior in 2019 and posted 34 catches for 544 yards and
four touchdowns, as he helped O’Gorman to a 10-2 record and the 2019 state championship. He also lettered in track and had personal bests of 11.92 seconds in the
100 meters, 25.24 in the 200 and 59.81 in the 400, as well as 18 feet, 7 inches in the long jump and 41-3 in the triple jump (41-3).

A no-star recruit, Reiman wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2020 recruiting class. He was recruited as an outside linebacker and pass rusher by several
FCS programs and received offers from South Dakota and South Dakota State. His move to tight end as a senior caused some of those schools to back off, but it was
the best long-term move for him. Reiman’s grandfather is a real estate agent and one of his clients was Rod Smith, the offensive coordinator at Illinois und er Lovie
Smith. Reiman’s grandfather passed along his grandson’s highlight tape, and Smith offered Reiman a preferred walk-on spot. Reiman decided to pass on full-ride
offers to FCS programs to play FBS football at Illinois. Smith was fired after the 2020 season, but new head coach Bret Bielema put Reiman on scholarship in
September 2021. He and his wife (Maddy) married In March 2022. Maddy was on the diving team at Illinois (2018-22) and now coaches. Reiman, a three-time
Academic All-Big Ten honoree, graduated with his degree in kinesiology from Illinois. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (8/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020 as a walk-on
2021: (12/3) 3 43 14.3 1 1 Put on scholarship (September 2021)
2022: (13/13) 19 174 9.2 1 2
2023: (12/12) 19 203 10.7 3 0 Team captain
Total: (45/28) 41 420 10.2 5 3

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COMBINE 6047 271 10 1/2 32 7/8 79 1/2 4.64 2.69 1.61 33 1/2 10’1” 4.26 7.02 28
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (stood on combine)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size with a long torso and has worked hard to develop his athletic frame (added 50 -plus pounds over the last four years) … builds speed in
his routes … makes smooth body adjustments at the catch point … extends with secure hands and efficiently gets his eyes upfield to maximize his gain … comfortably
works the middle of the field … 14 of his 19 catches in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown (73.7 percent) … physical and technical blocker, both inline and out
in space … plays with the upper-body strength to stay connected … extremely dedicated to be the best he can be (NFL scout: “The coaches say his ‘give-a-shit’ factor
is off the charts.”) … voted a senior captain, and coaches said he never complained about his role (Reiman: “In my flesh, of course, I wish I got the ball more, but I
understand my role and all I want is help the team win.”) … described as an “old soul” who focuses on family, faith and football .

WEAKNESSES: Lackluster initial quickness and agility … route running is a work in progress, and he creates marginal separation out of breaks … able to break the
occasional tackle with his toughness but is limited as a true after-the-catch threat … labors to escape persistent jams at the line … can extend to snare grabs but catch
radius is average … most of his catches on tape came in clear windows, and his ability to consistently win contested catches is unproven … overeager blocking
tendencies and needs to improve his aiming points, body posture and recovery techniques … needs to use better leg drive and leverage to create movement in the
run game … below-average career pass-catching production.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Illinois, Reiman was the Y tight end in offensive coordinator Barry Lunney’s up-tempo spread (62.1 percent inline snaps in 2023). A
former walk-on, he was a regular on kick and punt coverages all four seasons (555 career special-teams snaps) and showed gradual improvements on offense, despite
seeing only 59 career targets. A well-developed athlete, Reiman is a scrappy blocker (inline and out in space) with better athleticism than expected for his size and
dependable pass-catching hands (zero drops in 2023). However, he lacks tempo into his routes and didn’t challenge defenses after the catch (only two career catches
of 20-plus yards). Overall, Reiman’s inexperience as a pass catcher and blocker is apparent, but he shows promise in both areas and should continue to improve
with additional coaching. He will be targeted by “11” personnel offenses looking for a developmental Y/F tight end and special teamer.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

9. AJ BARNER | Michigan 6060 | 251 lbs. | 4SR Aurora, Ohio (Aurora) 5/3/2002 (age 21.98) #89
BACKGROUND: Albert “AJ” Barner, one of four children (three sisters), grew up in Aurora (30 miles southeast of Cleveland). He played mult iple sports, including
baseball, basketball, wrestling and football — he was a quarterback throughout youth leagues. Barner enrolle d at Aurora High School and quarterbacked the
freshman team that finished 1-9 in 2016. At only 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds as a freshman, he started to hit a growth spurt as a sophomore on junior varsity. For his
final two years, Barner was blocked at quarterback on the varsity team, so he switched positions to linebacker and tight end. As a junior, he led the team with 1 14
tackles, 5.0 sacks and one forced fumble. As a senior, Barner led Aurora to a 12-2 record, the 2019 conference title and a spot in the state playoff semifinals. He was
named the Division III Defensive Player of the Year with 124 tackles, plus added 15 receptions for 123 yards and four touchdo wns to earn All-Conference and All-Area
honors in his final season. Barner also wrestled as a freshman at Aurora, but he eventually gave up other sports in high school to focus solely on his football dreams.

A three-star recruit, Barner was the No. 51 tight end in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 44 recruit in Ohio. After switching po sitions, he started to receive
recruiting attention after his junior season, primarily from MAC schools like Akron, Ball State, Eastern Michigan and Kent State. Ohio was the first school to strongly
recruit him (as a defensive end), and he committed to the Bobcats in June 2019. After his senior season, he received late int erest from Indiana, Michigan State and
Pittsburgh, and he developed a connection with former Hoosiers tight ends coach Nick Sheridan. Shortly before signing day, Barn er flipped to Indiana and signed as a
tight end. After playing special teams as a freshman and filling a backup role as a sophomore, he became a starter for the Hoosiers as a junior in 2022. Before his final
season, Barner entered the transfer portal in December 2022 and signed with Michigan a few weeks later. He was an Academic Al l-Big Ten honoree. Barner accepted
his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2020: (8/0) 0 0 0.0 0 1 Indiana; pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled June 2020
2021: (12/1) 14 162 11.6 1 1 Indiana; Blocked punt
2022: (10/10) 28 199 7.1 3 1 Indiana; Team captain; Missed two games (foot)
2023: (15/9) 22 249 11.3 1 2 Michigan; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Total: (45/20) 64 610 9.5 5 5

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COMBINE 6060 251 9 33 3/8 81 7/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only – choice)
PRO DAY 6060 251 9 1/8 33 1/8 81 3/4 4.84 2.77 1.65 34 1/2 9’9” 4.41 7.02 22 (no position drills – left hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Athletic frame with room to continue developing (largest wingspan among all tight ends at the combine) … efficiently accelerates into his routes and
finds open zones in coverage … can drop his hips to get in and out of route cuts … does a nice job elevating and winning at the catch point … doesn’t appear to mind
traffic and will work back to the football … had only one catch of 20-plus yards in 2023 but has the talent to be effective at the intermediate level of the field … can be
a hard guy to bring down once he picks up steam … excellent stalk blocker to seal linebackers from outside lanes … springs into contact and drives his feet to create a
surge in short yardage … team captain at Indiana and quickly found a voice after transferring to Michigan … known as an intense competitor who brings it every day …
555 career snaps on special-teams coverages.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-muscled and lacks ideal body mass … route pacing is undeveloped … needs to eliminate some of the drift in his routes and shar pen his setup to
keep coverage honest … occasionally traps the football, because of his smaller hands … needs to do a better job with his positioning to take away defender’s angles to
the catch point … unproven as a seam stretcher and had only two red-zone catches in 2023 … needs to continue strengthening his frame to improve his sustain skills
as a blocker … must improve his base leverage to hold up inline in the NFL … battled through a foot injury during his junior season (October 2022) and missed two
games … mediocre receiving production over his career and didn’t have a 100 -yard receiving game in college.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Michigan, Barner was a versatile tight end in offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore’s pro-style scheme (60.0 percent inline, 24.8
percent slot and 15.2 percent wide). Lightly recruited out of high school (mostly as a defensive player), he wasn’t a high-volume pass catcher in college (had fewer
than 30 receiving yards in 14 of 15 games in 2023), but it feels like there is more meat on that bone. With his acceleration into his routes, Barner can poke holes in
zones and appears comfortable catching the ball outside his frame (see 2023 Michigan State tape). As a blocker, he lacks desired mass and sustain strength, but he
creates a surge at the point of attack and shows the balance to be an effective backside puller. Overall, Barner is lighter than ideal to be an every-down Y tight end
and doesn’t have the resume of a playmaking receiver, but he is a solid athlete with pass-catching upside and the play personality to handle run-blocking duties.
He can provide depth on an NFL roster as a flex tight end.

GRADE: 5th Round

10. JAHEIM BELL | Florida State 6020 | 241 lbs. | 4SR Lake City, Fla. (Valdosta) 6/14/2001 (age 22.86) #6
BACKGROUND: Jaheim (jah-HEEM) Bell was born and raised in Lake City (100 miles east of Tallahassee) by his mother (Dolores Lakisha Blakely). Towards the end of
Bell’s time in elementary school, they moved across state lines to Valdosta, Ga. and Bell started playing football shortly after arriving in his new home. Bell, also a
standout basketball player in the AAU circuit (his team won a pair of national titles in Orlando), played running back in middle school and started to blossom as one of
the best recruits in the area. He attended Valdosta High School, the winningest high school football program in the United St ates, and played varsity as a freshman
backup running back. After adding linebacker duties to his resume as a sophomore, Bell had a breakout junior season in 2018 as a tight end and wide receiver, leading
Valdosta to the playoffs with an 8-5 record. He finished his junior season with 70 catches for 800 yards and 14 touchdowns, adding a pair of rushing touchdowns. As a
senior, Bell had 10 catches for 210 yards before suffering a torn ACL in practice, which prematurely ended his final year (he wore a headset and helped coach the
team for the rest of the 2019 season). He was also a power forward on the Valdosta basketball team and went viral during his junior season after one of his dunks
broke the backboard.

A three-star recruit, Bell was the No. 17 athlete in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 38 recruit in Florida. In May 2018, he received his first FCS college offer
(Chattanooga), followed by his first FBS offer (Marshall). After his breakout junior season, Bell’s dance card surpassed 40 scholarship offers (at different positions),
including several powerhouse programs like Alabama, LSU and Michigan. He originally committed to Florida in April 2019, but a visit to South Carolina two months
later changed his mind. Bell narrowed his final choice to Florida State, Oklahoma and South Carolina, and he committed to the Gamecocks, revealing that he had been
a “silent” commit since his summer visit. He signed as a tight end and was the No. 12 recruit in former head coach Will Muschamp’s 2020 class. Frustration with a lack
of touches in 2022 led him to the transfer portal in December 2022. Within a half-hour of entering the portal, he heard from Florida State, which was in much better
shape as a program than when Bell had considered the Seminoles out of high school. Coming from a family of Florida State fans, and given the school’s proximity to
home, he committed to the Seminoles (over USC) for his final season. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invi tation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2020: (5/0) 1 29 29.0 0 0 South Carolina; Missed the first five games (left knee); Enrolled in June 2020; pandemic -shortened season
2021: (13/5) 30 497 16.6 5 1 South Carolina; Led team in receiving TDs
2022: (12/6) 25 231 9.2 2 2 South Carolina; 3 rushing TDs
2023: (13/9) 39 503 12.9 2 4 Florida State; Second Team All-ACC; 4-yard rushing TD; Missed the bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (42/20) 95 1,260 13.3 9 7

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COMBINE 6020 241 10 33 78 3/4 4.61 2.67 1.59 35 10’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6020 242 10 1/8 33 79 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine – choice)

STRENGTHS: Adequate length and body bulk … accelerates well off the line and runs with purpose, not allowing contact mid -route to disrupt his path … runs with the
same mentality and low center of gravity after the catch, which helps him bounce off tackle attempts (h is 8.1 YAC per reception in 2023 ranked No. 3 among FBS tight
ends) … solid hands-catcher and quickly puts the ball away … physical lead blocker in the run game as an H-back and delivers pop with his hands … has enough play
strength to battle base ends in pass protection … holds the South Carolina single-game receiving yards record by a tight end (159 yards) … quickly connected with his
new teammates and made a positive impact in Tallahassee despite spending less than a year there.

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WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have ideal size measurements for what some NFL offenses desire at the position … has a bad habit of bending his route , forecasting his
intended path to defenders … runs well but lacks a burst at the break point to easily uncover from defenders … accounted for only one red-zone touchdown in 2023
and just two touchdowns overall … did most of his damage as an underneath or dump-off option (31 of his 39 catches in 2023 came within nine yards of the line of
scrimmage) … inconsistent blocking posture, technique and execution … wasn’t a regular on special-teams coverages in college … suffered a torn ACL (September
2019), which ended his senior year of high school; required another procedure to repair the meniscus in his left knee prior t o the 2020 season.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Florida State, Bell was a versatile tight end in head coach Mike Norvell’s up-tempo scheme (44.3 percent of his snaps came in the
slot, 43.0 percent inline and 10.4 percent out wide). After three seasons with the Gamecocks, he transferred to Tallahassee, where he set career bests in catches and
receiving yards (one of 12 FBS tight ends in 2023 with 35-plus catches and 500-plus receiving yards). As a receiving option, Bell is a good-sized athlete who can push
through physical coverage and be an effective catch-and-run option. He struggles to sustain as a blocker, but he efficiently fits up his target to wall off in the run game
or lose slowly once engaged in pass pro. Overall, Bell isn’t a dynamic weapon, but he has pass-catching talent, and NFL teams will like his contact balance and
competitive chops as a blocker, receiver and after the catch. A similar player to the Houston Texans’ Brevin Jordan, he can earn a No. 2 tight end role .

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

11. ERICK ALL | Iowa 6043 | 252 lbs. | 5SR Fairfield, Ohio (Fairfield) 9/13/2000 (age 23.62) #83
BACKGROUND: Erick All, the middle child of three, grew up in Richmond, Ind. When he was five months old , in February 2021, his family home was engulfed in
flames. All wasn’t breathing when a fireman (Tom Broyles) rescued him from a second-story window, but an EMT (Shawn Phenis) was able to resuscitate him. After
10 days in the hospital, All returned home with only a few minor scars. His family relocated to Ohio, where All blossomed in youth sports in Fairfield, specifically
baseball and football. He attended Fairfield High School, where he played JV as a freshman and varsity his final three season s (teammates with future FBS OT Jackson
Carman and DE Malik Vann). After recording 15 catches for 248 yards as a sophomore wide receiver, All moved to tight end as a junior and caught 28 passes for 336
yards and three touchdowns, earning first team All-Conference and second team All-District. As a senior, he led Fairfield to a 7-4 record and the school’s fourth
straight trip to the state playoffs. He again finished first team All-Conference as a senior with 30 catches for 465 yards and four touchdowns. All also punted and
returned punts and was named Fairfield’s Special Teams MVP. He also played varsity baseball as a sophomore but gave up the sp ort to focus on year-round football.

A four-star recruit, All was the No. 12 tight end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Ohio. With Cade Stover list ed as a linebacker, All was the highest-
ranked tight end recruit in the state. His first offer was from his hometown Cincinnati in June 2017, followed by nearby Kentucky and Indiana. All later added Power 5
offers from Boston College, Florida State, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and Wisconsin. H e earned MVP honors at a Michigan
camp the summer before his senior year and committed to the Wolverines in June 2018. Growing up an Alabama fan, All disliked his home state Buckeyes, which was
another driving force that led him to Ann Arbor. He was the No. 13 recruit in Michigan’s 2019 class.

After missing most of the 2022 season following surgery, All entered the transfer portal and left on messy terms, stemming fr om split opinion regarding his 2022 back
injury (All’s tweet: “Not everything/everyone are what they seem and I learned that from m y time at Michigan.”). Because of how Iowa features the tight end
position, he had his eye on the Hawkeyes even before entering the portal and committed soon after visiting Iowa. His girlfrie nd gave birth to the couple’s son
(Houston) in September 2022, and the family lived together in Iowa City in 2023. All earned his general studies bachelor’s degree from Michigan. He would have
received an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl had it not been for his ACL injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (11/0) 1 10 10.0 0 0 Michigan; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (6/2) 12 82 6.8 0 4 Michigan
2021: (13/8) 38 437 11.5 2 4 Michigan; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
2022: (3/2) 3 36 12.0 0 0 Michigan; Missed the final 11 games (spinal surgery); Team captain
2023: (7/7) 21 299 14.2 3 4 Iowa; Led team in receiving; Missed the final seven games (ACL)
Total: (40/19) 75 864 11.5 5 12

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COMBINE 6043 252 10 1/8 33 79 - - - - - - - - (no workout – right knee)
PRO DAY 6044 253 10 1/8 32 3/8 80 - - - - - - - - (no workout – right knee)

STRENGTHS: Smooth athlete with adequate size for the position … works well down the seam and can pull away from linebackers at the secon d level … smooth in his
route transitions and sustains his momentum out of breaks to win on slants or digs … finishes with quickness and toughness as a ball carrier … big, accepting hands
and appears natural adjusting to throws … does a nice job isolating the football with crowded catch points … gives consistent blocking effort … at his best blocking on
the move, connecting on the backside of split-zone runs or picking off linebackers at the second level … physical at contact as a lead blocker to help spring runs (see
2023 Purdue tape) … a team captain at Michigan and quickly indoctrinated himself as part of the Hawkeyes’ program.

WEAKNESSES: Dropped too many easy throws … can run the full route tree but lacks refinement with his steps and pacing, giving defenders a chance to drive on the
catch point … can be baited into extra contact with defenders … only average physicality as a blocker and doesn’t have the body power to turn defenders from the
hole … wasn’t asked to block in pass protection … his medical evaluation will be paramount after he suffered back-to-back season-ending injuries — he underwent
“life-changing” spine surgery at the BioSpine Institute in Fort Myers, Fla. (October 2022), which sidelined him for most of the 2022 season; tore the ACL i n his right
knee (October 2023) and missed the second half of the 2023 season.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Iowa, All was a “move” tight end in former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s pro-style spread scheme (56.2 percent of his snaps
in the slot, 41.3 percent inline). After four years in Ann Arbor, he needed a fresh start following h is 2022 back injury. He then led Iowa in receiving yards and receiving
touchdowns in 2023, despite missing the final seven games (ACL tear). A promising pass catcher, All shows athletic movements up and down the field with natural
tracking skills, although he needs to cut back on focus drops. Though he is more strong than powerful, All is competent as a blocker with his ability to locate and hook
defenders from the backfield or wing. Overall, All needs to continue developing his consistency, but he is solid across the board with his athletic receiving trait s
and willingness as a blocker. If healthy (a big “if”), he projects as a No. 2 tight end on an NFL depth chart, as an F tight end or H-back.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

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12. DALLIN HOLKER | Colorado State 6033 | 234 lbs. | 4JR Lehi, Utah (Lehi) 4/7/2000 (age 24.05) #5
BACKGROUND: Dallin (DAL-in) Holker (Hole-ker) was born and raised in central Utah. He grew up in an athletic family and started playing basketball, football and
other sports at the youth level. Holker originally attended Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs before transferring to Lehi Hi gh School as a sophomore. As a
junior tight end, he posted 105 receptions for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2016, while also making plays on defense (21 tackles, one interception and one
forced fumble). As a senior, Holker led Lehi to a 12-2 record and the 2017 5A state championship. He earned 5A MVP and first team All -State honors with 97 catches
for 1,766 yards and 22 touchdowns. Despite missing two games with an ankle injury, his receiving yards were the second most in a single season in state history.
Holker lettered in basketball at both Westlake and at Lehi — he averaged 13.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for the latter as a senior in 2017-18. He
also lettered in track at Lehi (sprints and relays) and set personal bests in the 100 meters (11.63 seconds) and 200 meters ( 24.28).

A three-star recruit, Holker was the No. 46 tight end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 14 recruit in Utah (Penei Sewell was No. 1). As a junior, he received his
first FCS offer (Southern Utah) and then his first FBS offer (Utah State). Holker added offers from Colorado State and Oregon State before committing to BYU in March
2017. He was the fourth-ranked recruit in the Cougars’ 2018 class (Zach Wilson was No. 2). After playing in 2018, Holker served his two -year religious mission in Vina
del Mar, Chile (2019-20) as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He rejoined the team at BYU but was frustrated with his role and left three
games into the 2022 season.

That same year, he married his wife (Taye Raymond Holker), who was a standout track athlete (sprints, jumps and relays) at BYU. After he entered the transfer portal,
Holker heard from Colorado State, which decided to make it a package deal by offering scholarships to both him and his wife. Taye finished No. 2 in the long jump (20
feet, 5.25 inches) at the 2023 Mountain West Championships and posted a personal best of 11.61 seconds in the 100 meters (11.61). Holker’s older brother (Brayden)
played college basketball at Southern Utah (2016-17) and Snow College (2017-18). After one season at Colorado State, Holker skipped his remaining eligibility to enter
the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (13/2) 19 235 12.4 1 3 BYU; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: LDS Religious Mission (Vina del Mar, Chile)
2020: LDS Religious Mission (Vina del Mar, Chile)
2021: (13/4) 14 200 14.3 1 1 BYU
2022: (3/1) 9 86 9.6 1 0 BYU; Redshirted; Left the team after three games
2023: (12/12) 64 767 12.0 6 4 Colorado State; Second Team All-American; First Team All-MWC; Led FBS TEs in receiving; 1-yd rush TD; Captain
Total: (41/19) 106 1,288 12.2 9 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6033 241 10 1/4 33 5/8 78 1/8 4.78 2.81 1.70 32 1/2 10’2” 4.21 6.83 - (no bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6032 234 10 1/8 33 3/8 78 5/8 4.77 2.73 1.71 - - 4.47 7.01 15 (stood on combine jumps – choice)

STRENGTHS: Loose, coordinated athlete for his size … has build-up speed to push the ball vertically (11 catches of 20-plus yards in 2023, third most among FBS tight
ends behind only Brock Bowers and Ja’Tavion Sanders) … effective pass catcher on the move on drags, c rossers and underneath routes … quick hand-eye coordination
and rescues poor throws off his shoelaces or in the clouds … urgently goes from catcher to runner with the light feet to elude the first tackler (his 15 forced missed
tackles in 2023 ranked third most among all FBS tight ends) … well-conditioned and works hard at his craft (the coaches once caught him jumping the fence after
hours with his wife, who fed the JUGS machine for him) … played on punt coverage in 2023 … quickly indoctrinated himself at C olorado State and was named a team
captain prior to his only season on campus … highly productive 2023 season and was n amed one of three finalists for the Mackey Award (Bowers won).

WEAKNESSES: Below-average height, build and bulk for the position … average-at-best play strength and must improve his point-of-attack leverage to muster any
drive power as a run blocker … shoots his hands into defenders but lacks meaningful pop at contact and often finds himself overextended (see holding penalty on
2023 Hawaii tape) … inconsistent release quickness and struggles to recover after initial contact … smooth route runner but l acks refinement at the stem to
manipulate coverage … can do a better job using his body to post up and raise hi s batting average in contested situations … fumbled twice in 2023 … only one season
of top-level production … older player and will be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Colorado State, Holker was a joker tight end in head coach Jay Norvell’s version of the Air Raid offense, working primarily detached
(49.2 percent slot, 23.0 percent wide, 26.2 percent inline). After combining for just 59 targets in his three seasons at BYU, he saw 105 targets in 2023 and led all FBS
tight ends in catches, receiving yards and first downs. His six touchdown grabs also matched the single-season Colorado State record for a tight end. Holker is a good-
sized target in the passing game and shows off his body fluidity and natural ball skills to pull in high -difficulty throws. Given his lack of play strength, it’s no surprise
that he isn’t stout as a blocker, but the hope for an NFL team would be that he can develop into a functional on -the-move blocker (similar to Isaiah Likely). Overall,
Holker has limited value as a blocker, but his smooth athleticism and adjustment skills as a pass catcher can get him on the field. He projects as an F tight end or
developmental H-back, who is at his best working from the slot and on the move .

GRADE: 6th Round

13. BREVYN SPANN-FORD | Minnesota 6064 | 260 lbs. | 6SR St. Cloud, Minn. (Technical) 12/27/1999 (age 24.33) #88
BACKGROUND: Brevyn Spann-Ford, the middle child of three, grew up in St. Cloud (about an hour northwest of Minneapolis). Starting in elementary school, he was a
multi-sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball and football. After transferring over from the Sauk Rapids school system, Spann-Ford enrolled at St. Cloud Technical
High School, where he was an immediate starting wide receiver on varsity (the school’s first freshman starter in 30 years). D espite battling injuries as a junior, Spann-
Ford finished the 2016 season with 62 receptions for 977 yards and 12 touchdowns over 10 games. As a senior, he was a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Football and
earned first team All-Area honors with 46 receptions for 770 yards and 16 touchdowns. Spann-Ford played both ways for the first time as a senior and posted 79
tackles as an outside linebacker and defensive end. He finished his prep career with school records for catches (176), receiving yards (2,657) and tou chdown grabs
(38). Spann-Ford also lettered in track and was a four-year starter on the basketball team. As a senior forward, he averaged 19.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 3.0
steals and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 60.5 percent from the field. Spann-Ford finished his basketball career as the school’s all-time leader in points (1,455) and
assists (403) and second in rebounds (865).

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A three-star recruit, Spann-Ford was the No. 40 tight end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Minnesota. As a sophomore, he received a basketball
scholarship offer from North Dakota State, but his football recruitment started to take off his junior year. Spann-Ford picked up several FCS (North Dakota State,
Northern Iowa, South Dakota State) and FBS (Iowa State, Missouri, West Virginia) offers. He was on the verge of committing to Missouri when Minnesota head coach
P.J. Fleck reached out, and Spann-Ford committed on the spot. He was the No. 8 recruit in Fleck’s 2018 recruiting class (same class as Rashod Bateman and Danie l
Faalele). Spann-Ford took advantage of an extra year of eligibility and returned to Minnesota for his sixth season. His father (LaTroy “Scoop” Spann) played basketball
at Division II St. Cloud State (1991-93). Spann-Ford graduated with his degree in sports management and is working towards his master’s degree in youth
development and leadership. He has a popular podcast called “Brevyn’s Barbershop” on YouTube. Spann -Ford opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (4/1) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (12/1) 4 25 6.3 1 0
2020: (6/1) 1 4 4.0 1 2 Missed one game (right foot); pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/3) 23 296 12.9 1 0
2022: (13/13) 42 497 11.8 2 3 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in receptions
2023: (12/12) 25 239 9.6 2 9 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (60/31) 95 1,061 11.2 7 14

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COMBINE 6064 260 10 1/4 33 3/8 80 4.77 2.77 1.66 31 1/2 9’8” - 7.38 - (no shuttle or bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6063 258 10 1/4 32 1/4 80 1/8 - - - - - 4.51 - 18 (shuttle, bench, drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with a stretched-out, rangy frame … worked hard to develop his bulk and mass (high school wide receiver who added 50 pounds at
Minnesota) … massive catch radius because of his long arms and big hands … can play above the rim or track the ball to his back shoulder … accelerates well into
routes and quick to open to find the football … can stick his foot in the ground and cross up coverage over the middle of the field … operates with a stout base as a
pass blocker … locks out in the run game and drives his feet to create movement … functional core strength in pass protection … mature, focused and well-respected
in the Gophers’ program (Minnesota offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr.: “I love him. Period. He knows how much he means t o me.”).

WEAKNESSES: Struggled with drops in 2023 … needs to be more consistent catching the ball out in front without breaking stride … only four catches (one touchdown)
in the red zone over the last two seasons … focus can be disrupted in contested situations, leading to bo bbles and balls that can be wrestled free … only 32 percent of
his catches in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown … needs to make better use of his sink and footwork to separate at the top of routes … needs to stay square
and under control as a blocker … needs to load more shock in his hands at contact … only played field-goal kick coverage on special teams … missed one game
(November 2020) with a right foot injury; underwent offseason shoulder surgery aft er the 2022 season and sat out 2023 spring practices … disappointing final season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Minnesota, Spann-Ford was a Y tight end in offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr.’s scheme (high -percentage of “12”
personnel). A high school wide receiver, Spann-Ford transitioned to tight end for the Gophers and put himself on the NFL radar over his six seasons with the program,
despite a disappointing final year. With his rangy frame and nimble movements, Spann-Ford is a long-strider with coordination in his routes and at the catch point,
but he needs to be more reliable as a finisher (twice as many drops as touchdown catches in his career). He also needs to be more balanced through contact as a
blocker but isn’t shy getting his facemask dirty as a run blocker or in pass protection. Overall, Spann-Ford must improve his consistency — especially in the red zone
— for him to stay on an NFL field, but he is a smooth athlete with the body flexibility and toughness that translates to the pr o game. He will interest NFL teams
looking for a promising Y tight end prospect with rotational upside.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

14. JACK WESTOVER | Washington 6025 | 243 lbs. | 6SR Bellevue, Wash. (Mount Si) 6/9/1999 (age 24.88) #37
BACKGROUND: Jack “Westy” Westover, one of three children, was born and raised in the Seattle area. He grew up playing multiple sports throughout childhood, but
he usually gravitated towards basketball and was a standout on the AAU circuit. Westover also played football in middle school but decided to give up the sport after
eighth grade to focus on basketball. He attended Issaquah High School for his freshman year before transferring to O’Dea High School, a Catholic all-boys school, for
his sophomore and junior seasons. Prior to his senior year, Westover transferred to Mount Si High School and decided to give football another shot. He caught seven
passes for 93 yards and one touchdown in two games at tight end, but then suffered a broken collarbone during practice, which ended his high school football career.
Westover also played basketball at Mount Si and finished his senior year with 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per ga me.

A no-star recruit, Reiman wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. With only two games on his highlight reel, he didn’t receive any
scholarship offers. However, Westover had attended a football camp at Washington the summer before his senior year and won MV P honors, which gave him a
connection with the coaches. He grew up in a family of Huskies fans (his father has been a season-ticket holder for more than 40 years) and jumped at the
opportunity when Washington offered him a walk-on spot. Midway through the 2020 season, Westover was awarded a scholarship. He took advantage of the extra
year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to the Huskies in 2023. Westover was a three-time Pac-12 Academic Honoree and graduated with his
degree in educational psychology.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: Redshirted Walk on
2019: (13/0) 3 9 3.0 1 0
2020: (4/2) 1 9 9.0 0 0 Put on scholarship (October 2020); pandemic-shortened season
2021: (7/1) 6 56 9.3 0 0 Missed five games (injury)
2022: (13/5) 31 342 11.0 1 3
2023: (15/8) 46 433 9.4 4 1 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; 1-yard rushing TD
Total: (52/16) 87 849 9.8 6 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6025 243 9 1/8 32 1/8 77 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout – left thumb)
PRO DAY 6025 245 9 1/8 31 7/8 76 5/8 - - - - - 4.38 7.08 - (shuttle, 3-cone only – left thumb)

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STRENGTHS: Can see his basketball body control in his ability to track, flip his shoulders and finish … naturally adjusts and frames his catches … quickly releases off the
ball and has a great feel for finding space on option routes, especially when stacked with a wide receiver (a staple for the Huskies, which they called “Rhino”) … resets
quickly after the catch to maximize his YAC opportunities … has a sturdy lower body to pump his legs and barrel through arm t ackles … that same physicality shows as
a run blocker … described as a “blue-collar hard worker” by his coaches, and his effort really pops on tape (watch how he chased down Mike Sainristil’s interception
return in the national championship game ) … played on kick return and punt coverages the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and will fall below desired thresholds for most schemes … leverage into contact as a blocker needs better consiste ncy … slows his feet to
fit, instead of delivering pop at contact … excessive leaning in his routes ensures the safety will drive on his intended path … lacks the creativity or looseness to
consistently make NFL-level defenders miss … rarely saw contested-catch windows and was often schemed open with motions or disguises … 80.4 percent of his
catches in 2023 came within nine yards of the line of scrimmage , and he won’t create many explosive plays (none of his 87 catches in college went for 30 or more
yards) … had a fumble against Arizona in 2023 … played through a ruptured ligament in his left thumb throughout the 2023 season and had postseason surgery
(February 2024), which sidelined him for the combine … will turn 25 years old before his first training camp.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington, Westover was a hybrid H-back in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s spread scheme (2023 snaps: 42.5 percent
inline, 38.6 percent slot, 16.4 percent wide). After playing only two games of high school football, he evolved from a fullback running ISO blocks to a versatile tight
end who commanded more and more targets (third on the team with 46 receptions in 2023). A former basketball-focused athlete, Westover has terrific ball skills and
posted an 82.1 percent reception rate when targeted in 2023 (No. 1 among FBS tight ends). Though assignment-sound with his run-blocking angles, he lacks
consistent pad level and drive strength to create movement. Overall, Westover isn’t a special athlete or smash-mouth blocker, but he is a well-rounded player in a
smaller body who catches the ball really well. His special-teams background will help his chances, and he would fit best in an offense like those found in Miami or
San Francisco (or maybe Seattle with the newly hired Grubb) — schemes that creatively use the H-back position.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

15. TREY KNOX | South Carolina 6030 | 234 lbs. | 5SR Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Blackman) 8/14/2001 (age 22.70) #1
BACKGROUND: William “Trey” Knox III, who has two sisters, grew up in Murfreesboro with his parents (William and Katina). He was introduced to football at age 5 by
his father, who enjoyed playing the sport but had his dreams halted because of a brain tumor. Knox developed a passion for the sport while growing up and was a
four-year varsity letterman at Blackman High School. As a sophomore, he announced himself as one of the top receivers in the state with a school -record 54
receptions for 669 yards and 10 touchdowns. Knox again led the team in receiving as a junior in 2017 (52 catches for 667 yards and five touchdowns). As a senior, he
helped Blackman to a 10-2 record and the second round of the 2018 6A state playoffs. Knox finished his final season with 33 catches for 532 yards and four
touchdowns, along with 301 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. He also played safety on defense and logged 19 tackles and 3.0 sack s as a senior. Knox
lettered in track at Blackman and set the school record in the shot put (50 feet, 4 inches) and added personal bests of 101-1 in the discus and 5-8 in the high jump.

A four-star recruit, Knox was the No. 34 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 7 recruit in Tennessee. The summer b efore his sophomore year at
Blackman, he attended a camp at Florida and picked up his first major offer. Soon after, Knox added offers from Urban Meyer and Ohio State , and from his home
state Tennessee. He finished with almost 30 offers, including from Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame, Penn State and Stanford. But he felt at home on his many visits to
Fayetteville, so Knox committed to Arkansas midway through his senior season. He was the 14th-ranked recruit in the Razorbacks’ 2019 class (Treylon Burks was No.
1). Knox played wide receiver his first few seasons at Arkansas before transitioning to tight end midway through the 2021 season. After the 2022 season, his tight
ends coach, Dowell Loggains, accepted the offensive coordinator position as South Carolina. Knox took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of
the pandemic and transferred to South Carolina in December 2022. He graduated from Arkansas with a degree, and he earned SEC Academic Honor Roll three
straight years. Knox accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2019: (11/11) 28 385 13.8 3 4 Arkansas; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (10/6) 7 70 10.0 0 2 Arkansas; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/0) 20 141 7.0 1 0 Arkansas
2022: (12/12) 26 287 11.0 5 3 Arkansas; Missed bowl game (transfer portal)
2023: (10/10) 37 312 8.4 2 2 South Carolina; Second Team All-SEC; Missed two games (hamstring)
Total: (55/39) 118 1,195 10.1 11 11

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COMBINE 6030 240 9 3/8 34 1/4 78 3/4 - - - 32 1/2 10’1” 4.54 7.09 - (no run or bench press – choice)
PRO DAY 6031 234 9 3/4 34 80 1/4 4.90 2.78 1.70 34 - 4.53 - 21 (stood on combine broad and 3-cone)

STRENGTHS: Has worked hard to fill out his frame, adding 35 pounds of solid weight since transitioning to tight end during the 2021 season … efficient releasing off
the line with smooth strides and cleanly transitions his momentum in his route cuts … plays with the length that makes offensive tackles jealous … very large catch
radius (longest arms among all tight ends at the combine) … quick to turn upfield after the catch … looks to battle as a run blocker, rolling into defenders and driving
his lower half … offers versatility to line up across the formation and lead block from different angles … benched at one point during the 2 021 season as he adjusted
to the new position, but NFL scouts speak highly of his character and mental toughness.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have a traditional tight end body, and his size will be a nonstarter for some NFL schemes … one -gear runner, and defenders are able to
forecast his route path … focus can get fazed in traffic and is often late to adjust to throws … his longest reception in 2023 was a modest 22 yards … not very elusive
as a ball carrier and mediocre after the catch by NFL standards … needs to improve his positioning as a blocker … needs to put more of a premium on his hand
placement to prolong connection (multiple holding flags during the 2023 season) … doesn’t have an expansive special-teams background … suffered a tear in his left
hamstring (October 2023), which sidelined him for two games and bothered him over the second half of his final season … his career best in receiving yards came his
freshman season.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at South Carolina, Knox was an inline tight end in offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains’ scheme. A former wide receiver at Arkansas,
he bulked up, made the switch to tight end and followed Loggains (his tight ends coach with the Razorbacks) to South Carolina, where he posted a career-best 37
catches over 10 games in 2023. When he opens his stride and accelerates in and out of his breaks, Knox’s wide-receiver background is evident — although, he
benefited from plenty of quick hitters in underneath zones. Though his favorable length shows with his catch radius and blocking engagement, he needs to get

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stronger through contact, both as a receiver and blocker. Overall, Knox was a functional tight end at the college level, but to warrant NFL roster consideration, he
will need to become more consistent with his run blocking and prove he can be dynamic beyond first-level routes. He’s still relatively new to the tight end
position, so there is still some untapped talent in his skill set.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

16. DEVIN CULP | Washington 6031 | 231 lbs. | 6SR Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) 2/22/2000 (age 24.18) #83
BACKGROUND: Devin “Dev” Culp, who has one sister, was born and raised on the eastside of Spokane before his family moved to Spokane Valley. However, the fit
wasn’t right at his new school, and the family then relocated to the west side of Spokane, where Culp attended Garfield Elementary and Glover Middle School.
Starting in fourth grade, Culp became a dual-sport athlete in basketball and football, playing at the Pop Warner level (won a state championship with the Warriors).
For high school, he attended Gonzaga Prep, a private Catholic school in Spokane. After playing varsity basketball as a freshm an, several Pac-12 programs started to
recruit him, and Culp planned to quit football prior to his sophomore season to focus on the hardwood. However, his mother (Pia) convinced him to keep playing —
and made a deal with him that he could get a tattoo if he didn’t quit.

For his sophomore season, Culp started at wide receiver and helped lead Gonzaga Prep to a 14 -0 record and the 2015 state championship (Culp had two rushing
touchdowns on end-arounds in the title game). After earning league MVP honors as a junior, he earned first team All-State as a senior wing in Gonzaga’s triple-option
offense, rushing for 978 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. Culp played varsity basketball all four seasons and helped lead G onzaga to an undefeated 26-0 season as
a senior, including the 2017-18 state championship.

A three-star recruit, Culp was the No. 79 wide receiver in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 5 recruit in Washington. He was first noticed as a football recruit during
his sophomore season by David Yost (when he was at Washington State). Yost joined the Oregon coaching staff after the 2015 season and invited Culp to Eugene for a
recruiting visit. Culp received a scholarship offer and committed to former head coach Mark Helfrich in June 2016, the summer before his junior year. In the one
game Culp attended in Eugene in 2016, Washington put up 70 points against the Ducks in a blowout win. Helfrich was fired after the 2016 seaso n and Willie Taggart
was hired, but Culp decommitted. A few months later, in April 2017, he committed to Washington and head coach Chris Petersen. Culp was the 15th-ranked commit
in Petersen’s 2018 class. He took advantage of an extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Washington for his sixth season in 2024.
Culp was a four-time Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll recipient and graduated with his degree from Washington.

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (12/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020: (2/1) 1 15 15.0 0 1 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/5) 20 222 11.1 1 3
2022: (13/11) 29 266 9.2 1 7
2023: (15/9) 16 208 13.0 2 1 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
Total: (54/26) 66 711 10.8 4 12

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COMBINE 6031 231 9 1/4 32 7/8 78 1/2 4.47 2.60 1.59 - - - - - (run and skill drills only – choice)
PRO DAY 6036 238 9 1/4 33 79 - - - 35 9’10” 4.31 7.28 - (no bench press – choice)

STRENGTHS: Elite straight-line speed (third-fastest 40-yard dash among all 230-plus-pound players at the combine) … eats up grass with light feet and long strides
(72.6 percent of 2023 yardage came with the ball in his hands) … uses route pacing into the break point for controlled 90-degree cuts … catches like he is down in the
post, casting a wide net and using his body to play strong to the football … run blocking improved each season … displays balance on pulls and climbs to stay square to
his target … played on both kick-return and punt-return coverages the last two seasons … didn’t miss a game the last three seasons (54 career games played).

WEAKNESSES: Thinly built and looks more like a lean wide receiver with minimal bulk … inconsistent hands and too often misjudges catch timing (15.4 percent drop
rate in his career) … tight through his hips, and his long legs will hinder his ability to quickly redirect his momentum … doesn’t have the run strength to blow through
tackle attempts … does a nice job fitting up his blocks in space, but his sustain skills are lacking … lack of power and ability to endure as a blocker are most evident
near the line of scrimmage … was a non-factor in red zone (zero catches) during the 2023 season … will already be 24 years old on draft weekend … below-average
production with just 66 receptions in 54 career games.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Washington, Culp was used across the formation in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s spread scheme (20 23 snaps: 67.2
percent inline, 20.8 percent slot and 10.9 percent wide). Despite playing in a pass-happy offense, he didn’t command many targets and finished with very modest
career numbers (66 catches for 711 yards and four touchdowns). With his burst and acceleration, Culp can be a threat before and after the catch, and he plays like a
basketball small forward at the catch point. Though his blocking improved each season, he doesn’t have the play strength to strain, sustain and finish as an inline
blocker at the next level. Overall, Culp has outstanding speed and the ability to pull down catches outside his frame, but he lacks consistency with his hands, route
running and blocking. He is more of a wide receiver than true tight end and will need to improve in several areas to earn an NFL roster s pot.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

17. COLSON YANKOFF | UCLA 6032 | 233 lbs. | 6SR Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Coeur d’Alene) 3/1/2000 (age 24.15) #7
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2018: Redshirted Washington; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: Sat out due to transfer rules UCLA; Transferred to the Bruins in June 2019 as a QB
2020: (7/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 UCLA; Moved to WR; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (5/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 UCLA
2022: (11/0) 7 51 7.3 2 0 UCLA; Moved to RB; 1-yard rush TD; Graduated with his degree in economics
2023: (13/0) 2 -5 -2.5 0 0 UCLA; 25-yard rush TD; Graduated with his master’s degree in education
Total: (36/0) 9 46 5.1 0 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6032 233 9 1/2 32 78 7/8 4.61 2.63 1.57 33 1/2 9’10” 4.25 7.00 18

SUMMARY: Colson Yankoff was born in Southern California, and his family moved to Idaho when he was four. A quarterback in high school, he accounted for 94 total
touchdowns and was selected for Elite 11 (his father, Trevor, played quarterback at Brown). A four-star recruit, he flipped from Oregon to Washington and signed
with Chris Petersen — but transferred to UCLA after one season. He moved to wide receiver in 2020 for the Bruins, then to running back in 2022. His biggest impact,
though, came as a core special teamer (10 tackles on 216 special-teams snaps in 2023). With very little offensive tape to study (10 career targets), Yankoff is a pure
projection as a tight end, but he caught the ball well at his pro day and tested well. The coaches also speak highl y of his intelligence and “desire to be great.” Overall,
Yankoff struggled to find an offensive identity in college, but he is an impressive size/speed athlete with a chance to become a career NFL special teamer.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

18. MASON PLINE | Furman 6060 | 254 lbs. | 6SR Fowler, Mich. (Fowler) 2/5/2000 (age 24.22) #89

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: Ferris State Basketball Averaged 5.2 points, 3.3 rebounds in 30 games
2019: Ferris State Basketball Averaged 8.2 points, 4.7 rebounds in 33 games
2020: Ferris State Basketball Averaged 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds in 20 games
2021: (14/2) 2 30 15.0 2 0 Ferris State
2022: (11/3) 2 6 3.0 0 0 Ferris State; Graduated with degree in mechanical engineering
2023: (13/13) 32 287 9.0 4 1 Furman; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (38/18) 36 323 9.0 6 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6063 251 10 1/4 33 78 5/8 4.79 2.78 1.64 33 9’10” 4.65 7.45 -

SUMMARY: Mason Pline was a standout baseball and basketball player, both growing up and at Fowler High. He played tight end on varsity but drew more recruiting
looks for basketball and signed with Ferris State. After three years, he switched to football and was part of the Bulldogs’ b ack-to-back Division II titles. Pline
transferred to FCS Furman in 2023— and led the team in receiving touchdowns. He was primarily an underneath target (one catch of more than 15 yards in 2023) and
knows how to settle in soft spots of zone coverage. His basketball background is evident on jump balls. He is still very gr een as a run blocker, although his length and
pop stand out. Overall, Pline isn’t yet a technician as a route runner or blocker, but his athleticism and ball skills at his size make him an ideal project.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

19. MCCALLAN CASTLES | Tennessee 6043 | 244 lbs. | 6SR South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (SLT) 12/3/1999 (age 24.39) #34
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2018: (3/0) 1 15 15.0 0 0 California; Redshirted
2019: (2/1) 0 0 0.0 0 1 California; Entered the transfer portal (September 2019)
2020: (5/4) 12 194 16.2 3 2 UC Davis; First Team All-Big Sky; Led team in receiving TDs; Season played spring of 2021 because of pandemic
2021: (12/12) 27 387 14.3 4 4 UC Davis; Second Team All-Big Sky
2022: (11/11) 30 347 11.6 2 1 UC Davis; Second Team All-Big Sky; Entered the transfer portal (November 2022); Graduated (Psychology)
2023: (13/0) 22 283 12.9 5 2 Tennessee; Graduated (master’s degree in agriculture leadership); East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (46/28) 92 1,226 13.3 14 10

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6043 244 9 7/8 33 79 1/8 4.67 2.57 1.66 37 1/2 10’6” 4.36 7.21 16

SUMMARY: McCallan (mick-CAL-un) Castles grew up north of Denver with his father (Thomas), who ran track at UC Riverside, and mother (Alison), who played
basketball at Idaho State. Castles played football, baseball, basketball and ran track in high school, initiall y at Berthoud High (Colo.) and then at South Lake Tahoe. He
was an All-State tight end and League MVP in basketball. A three-star recruit, Castles signed with Cal but left two games into his second season. After three seasons at
UC Davis, he transferred to Tennessee. Primarily an inline blocker at UC Davis, Castles worked out of the slot in Knoxville and had uneven results blocki ng in space and
consistently getting open. Overall, Castles needs to improve his special-teams resume and blocking consistency to stick, but his basketball background is evident.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

20. THOMAS YASSMIN | Utah 6046 | 245 lbs. | 6SR Sydney, Australia (Scots College) 10/21/2000 (age 23.51) #87
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2018: Redshirted
2019: (11/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020: (5/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/0) 1 6 6.0 0 0
2022: (13/6) 13 301 23.2 6 2 Graduated with double degree (mathematics and markets)
2023: (5/4) 8 89 11.1 1 0 Missed final eight games (season-ending surgery)
Total: (47/10) 22 396 18.0 7 2

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6046 245 9 3/8 32 1/8 79 4.68 2.75 1.64 32 10’0” 4.52 7.01 - (no bench press – right shoulder)

SUMMARY: Thomas Yassmin was born and raised in Sydney, and he played rugby at The Scots College in New South Wales. He was noticed at a rugby camp and
received a football scholarship offer to Utah. He started off on special teams (nine tackles on kick coverage) before working himself into the offensive mix and scoring
six times on just 13 catches in 2022. Injuries prevented a breakout 2023 season, however. A strong, athletic pass catcher, Yassmin has impressive body control in his
routes, at the catch point and as a ball carrier, using natural balance (and his rugby background) to break tackles. As a blocker, he fits his hands and showcases
toughness, but his strength is just average. Overall, Yassmin is still learning how to be precise with his footwork, but he has the ball skills and smooth moves to
warrant a look.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

21. ZACH HEINS | South Dakota State 6061 | 259 lbs. | 6SR Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) 4/21/2000 (age 24.01) #87

YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES


2018: (1/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (4/0) 3 63 21.0 1 0 Missed the final nine games (injury)
2020: (10/6) 12 200 16.7 0 0 First Team All-MVFC
2021: (15/13) 24 232 9.7 6 1 Honorable Mention All-MVFC
2022: (15/14) 29 347 12.0 4 2 Second Team All-MVFC; Played the FCS title game with a broken right foot, suffered in practice
2023: (15/15) 27 410 15.2 7 1 First Team All-American; Second Team All-MVFC
Total: (60/48) 95 1,252 13.2 18 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6061 259 9 7/8 32 7/8 79 1/4 5.00 2.93 1.72 29 9’0” 4.52 7.56 - (no bench press – right shoulder)

SUMMARY: Zach Heins, one of five siblings (tragically, three have died), grew up in Sioux Falls. As a tight end and defensive lineman, he helped Washington High to
three straight state titles. A four-time All-Conference tight end, he helped the Jackrabbits to back-to-back FCS national titles in 2022 and 2023. A big-bodied athlete,
Heins is experienced playing with his hand in the dirt and has the play strength to do the dirty work as an inline blocker. Though he frames the ball well and finishes
catches through contact, he won’t be a mismatch threat down the seam and is sluggish on his route cuts. Overall, Heins has capped potential as a pass catcher, but
he offers size and competitiveness to fit as a rotational Y for a team that runs heavy “12” and “13” personnel packages. He also can snap in a pinch.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

22. BRENDEN BATES | Kentucky 6043 | 246 lbs. | 6SR Cincinnati, Ohio (Moeller) 10/16/2000 (age 23.53) #80
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD DROP NOTES
2018: (2/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (13/0) 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020: (6/0) 1 14 14.0 0 0 Missed five games (injury)
2021: (13/6) 11 70 6.4 1 1
2022: (11/7) 10 99 9.9 1 1 Missed last two games (shoulder); Graduated with degree in consumer economics (August 2022)
2023: (13/12) 4 89 22.3 0 1 Graduated with second degree in communications (December 2023); Hula Bowl
Total: (58/25) 26 272 10.5 2 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6043 246 9 33 77 4.66 2.82 1.70 33 1/2 10’2” 4.47 7.10 21

SUMMARY: Brenden Bates was born and raised in Cincinnati. He lettered in football and track at Archbishop Moeller, posting 11 touchdow n catches as a senior in
2017. A three-star recruit, he signed with Kentucky over Iowa and others. Lining up primarily inline, he was a run-blocking tight end for the Wildcats’ offense (just six
targets in 2023), but he caught the ball well when he had the chance. Bates is a good-looking athlete, with the core strength to pop defenders on lead blocks. He plays
with an edge in the run game, although better control is needed. Despite seeing few targets, he has the body control for smooth adjustments and strong hands to
finish. Overall, Bates is a better pass catcher than his production would indicate, and he has the size/speed tools to develop into a complementary Y tight end.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


23 David Martin-Robinson Temple 6035 247 4.65 2.73 1.54 35 1/2 9'10" 4.08 7.08 15 9 3/4 32 7/8 78
24 Isaac Rex BYU 6053 247 4.94 2.84 1.75 27 DNP 5.00 7.35 24 9 3/4 32 78 1/4
25 Mason Fairchild Kansas 6040 249 4.90 2.80 1.77 31 1/2 9'8" 4.46 7.19 27 9 3/4 31 1/8 77
26 Jacob Warren Tennessee 6060 251 4.93 2.85 1.72 31 1/2 9'5" 4.46 7.37 14 9 5/8 33 7/8 83
27 Cam Grandy Illinois State 6045 253 4.90 2.80 1.65 28 1/2 9'3" 4.57 7.34 21 9 1/8 32 1/2 78 7/8
28 Riley Sharp Oregon State 6047 237 4.74 2.72 1.62 33 1/2 10'5" 4.41 7.00 23 9 5/8 32 3/4 78 1/4
29 Luke Benson Georgia Tech 6035 241 4.52 2.57 1.55 35 10'4" 4.57 7.52 20 9 30 1/2 75 1/2
30 Alec Holler UCF 6027 242 4.77 2.76 1.66 33 9'8" 4.45 7.06 15 9 3/4 30 74 1/2

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31 Devon Garrison Pittsburg State 6046 239 4.55 2.64 1.53 31 1/2 9'5" 4.50 7.09 10 10 1/8 32 3/8 78 5/8
32 Treyton Welch Wyoming 6034 241 4.63 2.63 1.64 34 10'3" 4.25 7.13 25 10 1/8 33 3/8 80 1/2
33 Malcolm Epps Pittsburgh 6057 257 4.72 2.78 1.65 33 9'9" 4.59 7.75 9 9 1/4 35 1/8 82 1/2
34 Messiah Swinson Arizona State 6071 259 4.85 2.90 1.77 28 8'7" 4.77 7.63 15 10 3/4 34 1/8 82 3/4
35 Lincoln Sefcik South Alabama 6022 238 4.70 2.70 1.55 32 1/2 9'9" 4.20 7.20 29 10 3/8 32 75 1/2
36 Austin Stogner Oklahoma 6060 254 4.85 2.81 1.68 35 9'8" 4.39 7.25 16 9 3/4 34 81 3/8
37 Trent Pennix NC State 6012 234 4.59 2.68 1.57 36 1/2 10'2" 4.27 6.92 14 10 30 74
38 Max Wright Texas A&M 6032 249 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 3/4 32 1/8 77
39 Marshel Martin Sacramento St. 6013 222 4.51 2.68 1.60 36 1/2 10'4" 4.19 6.90 14 9 1/8 32 3/8 77 1/8
40 Joe Evans Iowa 6013 246 4.70 2.72 1.61 41 1/2 9'9" 4.40 7.10 24 9 1/4 30 1/2 73 7/8
41 Joey Gatewood Louisville 6042 241 4.76 2.76 1.66 29 9'3" 4.65 7.22 18 10 1/4 32 3/4 76 1/2
42 Baylor Cupp Texas Tech 6063 243 DNP DNP DNP 30 9'11" DNP DNP 23 10 3/8 33 80 1/4
43 Neal Johnson Louisiana 6035 245 4.75 2.78 1.66 28 9'3" 4.41 7.06 12 9 5/8 32 3/4 80 3/8
44 AJ Hence Western Michigan 6032 229 4.74 2.68 1.66 35 1/2 10'2" 4.48 7.18 15 9 3/8 32 3/4 78 3/4
45 Nick Dixon Florida A&M 6010 206 4.67 2.65 1.63 36 10'5" 4.65 7.46 11 9 7/8 32 1/4 77 3/4
46 Kevin Foelsch New Haven 6033 247 4.65 2.63 1.61 33 9'7" 4.53 7.59 21 9 1/8 32 5/8 78 1/8
47 Geor'quarius Spivey Mississippi State 6045 238 4.58 2.78 1.63 33 1/2 10'1" 4.77 7.45 15 9 7/8 33 1/8 79 1/4
48 Chaese Jackson Robert Morris 6007 235 4.77 2.74 1.56 30 9'3" 4.41 7.31 27 9 3/4 32 3/8 78 5/8
49 Shelton Zeon UNLV 6030 256 4.63 2.70 1.63 33 1/2 10'1" 4.80 7.40 DNP 10 3/8 36 1/8 85 3/4
50 Dylan Leonard Georgia Tech 6051 242 4.75 2.75 1.63 32 1/2 9'9" 4.53 7.60 20 9 1/2 32 3/4 77 1/2
51 Owen Glascoe Long Island 6027 244 4.63 2.69 1.72 DNP 9'7" DNP DNP 20 10 1/2 31 1/4 77
52 AJ Lewis Alabama State 6026 249 4.81 2.81 1.64 30 1/2 9'9" 4.59 7.59 17 9 5/8 31 3/4 77 1/2
53 Mike O'Laughlin Houston 6047 241 4.83 2.84 1.70 29 9'0" 4.51 7.63 18 9 3/4 31 7/8 75 1/2
54 Alex Larson Saint John's 6060 238 5.09 2.95 1.81 30 1/2 9'8" 4.52 7.03 8 10 1/8 32 1/2 78 1/2
55 Keaton Upshaw Georgia Southern 6060 250 5.07 2.75 1.75 29 9'4" 5.00 8.14 DNP 9 7/8 33 1/4 78
56 Shawn Bowman Rutgers 6046 249 4.94 2.81 1.69 30 1/2 9'9" 4.45 7.28 15 9 5/8 33 1/4 79 7/8
57 Andrew Van Buren Portland State 6003 248 4.79 2.81 1.71 29 1/2 9'4" 4.47 7.47 14 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 1/4
58 George Takacs Boston College 6062 260 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 31 3/4 76 1/2
59 Derryk Snell Montana State 6006 231 4.83 2.70 1.69 29 9’3” 4.37 7.23 16 9 3/8 32 3/8 76 7/8
60 Mike Rigerman Findlay 6023 244 4.70 2.69 1.63 28 9'8" 4.31 7.00 24 10 5/8 31 1/4 75 1/4
61 Jjay Mcafee Georgia Southern 6027 236 4.69 2.59 1.64 34 1/2 9'11" 4.64 DNP 18 9 33 5/8 78
62 Curtis Raymond III TCU 6035 220 4.63 2.72 1.71 27 1/2 10'1" 4.48 7.14 DNP 9 1/2 32 5/8 78 3/4
63 DJ Stevens Jackson State 6024 227 4.78 2.80 1.70 29 1/2 8'8" 4.76 7.69 10 9 32 1/8 77 3/8
64 Hayden Rucci Wisconsin 6046 247 5.02 2.89 1.84 32 9'7" 4.40 7.53 19 10 1/2 31 3/4 79
65 Johnny Dietl Shorter 6050 231 4.83 2.83 1.65 31 1/2 9'3" 4.59 7.71 12 9 3/4 34 1/4 80 3/4
66 Patrick McSweeney Citadel 6034 241 4.96 2.93 1.70 34 1/2 9'7" 4.53 7.52 15 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 7/8
67 Turon Ivy Idaho 6037 236 4.84 2.70 1.71 34 9'11" 4.51 7.25 13 10 35 82 5/8
68 Braden Brose Delaware 6020 242 4.83 2.73 1.68 32 1/2 9'6" 4.47 7.32 17 9 7/8 32 78
69 Jaylan Franklin Michigan State 6031 232 4.69 2.64 1.55 32 1/2 10'2" 4.63 7.22 17 9 3/4 33 80
70 Gino Campiotti UMass 6012 223 4.86 2.77 1.56 32 9'6" 4.53 7.59 7 9 30 1/4 73 1/2
71 Thomaz Whitford New Mexico State 6027 252 4.87 2.82 1.69 33 1/2 9'3" 4.57 7.66 21 9 7/8 32 1/4 79 1/4
72 Matt Alaimo Coastal Carolina 6043 242 4.98 2.78 1.67 26 1/2 8'10" 4.64 7.27 11 10 1/4 32 78 1/4
73 Steven Stilianos Iowa 6046 251 5.01 2.85 1.65 33 1/2 9'5" 4.68 7.45 16 10 32 78 5/8
74 Johnny Langan Rutgers 6027 232 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 21 9 3/8 32 3/4 78 5/8
75 Kamari Young Florida A&M 6020 238 4.78 2.75 1.60 32 9'10" 4.71 7.79 10 9 5/8 33 1/2 78 1/4
76 TJ Banks Akron 6047 245 5.31 2.97 1.84 29 1/2 8'5" 4.89 7.49 13 9 5/8 33 1/2 79 5/8
77 Ryan Rivera Louisiana Tech 6014 236 4.65 2.70 1.59 33 9'8" 4.38 7.23 11 9 3/4 30 1/4 75 7/8
78 Jacob Logan SE Louisiana 6026 233 4.82 2.75 1.62 34 1/2 10'1" 4.50 7.35 21 8 7/8 32 74 3/8
79 Joshua Quiett Grambling 6021 225 4.80 2.81 1.60 32 9'4" 4.55 7.77 13 9 1/2 34 81 3/8
80 Easton Dean Iowa State 6061 251 4.96 2.84 1.72 31 9'7" 4.49 7.59 18 9 7/8 33 3/8 80 5/8
81 Blake Gobel E. Washington 6061 254 5.07 2.81 1.81 32 9'6" 4.65 7.51 DNP 9 3/4 34 3/8 83
82 Colin O'Brien Wyoming 6050 240 4.83 2.80 1.72 31 9'8" 4.57 7.20 18 9 1/2 33 1/8 79 7/8
83 Jordan Goco Austin Peay 6055 245 4.86 2.75 1.78 30 9'2" 4.59 7.50 14 9 3/8 32 5/8 79
84 Justice Dingle Kentucky 6010 261 4.83 2.88 1.74 32 9'9" 4.73 7.59 25 9 1/4 32 3/4 78 1/4
85 Braden Cassity Oklahoma State 6016 239 5.08 2.93 1.78 28 9'6" 4.53 7.36 21 8 7/8 30 1/8 77 1/4
86 Florian Bierbaumer Austria (Intl.) 6056 250 4.97 2.84 1.73 25 1/2 9'4" 4.73 7.18 14 10 3/8 33 1/8 79 1/4
87 Ajay Belanger Western Carolina 6026 245 5.00 2.86 1.67 30 9'1" 4.59 7.70 9 9 3/4 33 80 3/8
88 Leak Bryant Long Island 6053 246 4.99 2.87 1.73 30 1/2 9'2" 4.71 7.53 DNP 9 1/4 33 3/4 79 3/4
89 Treyton Pickering Montana State 6040 239 4.83 2.71 1.62 34 9’8” 4.37 7.25 15 9 1/8 31 1/2 76 5/8
90 Kyle Klink McNeese State 6043 245 4.87 2.81 1.72 27 1/2 9'0" 4.70 7.47 26 9 3/4 32 1/2 79 7/8
91 Steele Roring Pittsburg State 6040 256 5.10 2.97 1.70 30 8'9" 4.67 7.78 9 10 33 1/8 79 3/4
92 Hayden Meacham Weber State 6041 257 5.13 2.90 1.78 30 9'2" 4.66 7.45 18 8 5/8 31 1/2 78 1/4
93 Chris Carter Tulane 6022 248 4.76 2.81 1.87 26 1/2 9'5" 4.75 7.90 7 9 31 7/8 78 1/8
94 Noah Massey West Virginia 6030 234 4.68 2.72 1.65 30 9'10" 4.60 7.45 16 10 1/2 34 3/8 80 3/4
95 Patrick Murtagh Australia (Intl.) 6060 246 DNP DNP DNP 31 10'4" DNP 7.30 19 10 1/8 33 7/8 82
96 Ron Tiavaasue New Mexico State 6031 282 5.01 2.85 1.65 32 1/2 9'6" 4.72 7.59 27 9 7/8 31 5/8 77 1/4
97 Justin Marcus Villanova 6053 242 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 32 1/8 77 7/8

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98 Josiah Johnson Oklahoma State 6045 243 5.00 2.89 1.75 31 1/2 9'10" 4.66 7.38 DNP 9 1/4 32 1/4 77 1/2
99 Jack Whyte Western Illinois 6024 237 5.12 2.93 1.78 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 30 1/4 74
100 Tristan Ballard Ark. Pine Bluff 6040 240 4.94 2.85 1.80 29 9'4" 4.62 7.77 DNP 9 3/4 34 1/8 83 1/2
101 Jax Sherrard Sam Houston St. 6044 243 5.08 DNP 1.71 26 1/2 9'3" 4.78 7.83 DNP 9 1/2 31 3/8 79
102 Nathan Bax Arkansas 6051 242 4.95 2.84 1.72 33 9'0" 4.67 7.63 14 9 31 3/4 75 1/4
103 Nolan Quinlan UL-Monroe 6047 236 4.96 2.83 1.76 31 9'4" 4.67 7.41 18 9 3/4 32 1/2 80 3/8
104 Abdou Diop Morgan State 6024 215 4.82 2.76 1.65 31 9'7" 4.47 7.53 9 9 1/8 32 1/4 79 1/8
105 Brandon Crum South Alabama 6025 253 4.92 2.85 1.69 33 9'5" 4.77 7.69 14 9 1/2 31 7/8 76 1/2
106 Zach Marsh Wojan UCF 6035 251 5.08 3.00 1.88 DNP DNP DNP DNP 16 8 1/2 32 1/8 79 3/8
107 Brennan Brown Howard 6043 246 5.02 2.88 1.76 28 9'1" 4.67 7.61 DNP 9 1/4 33 1/2 80 3/4
108 Jack Bradley Rice 6053 245 5.20 2.99 1.84 27 8'3" 4.70 7.44 6 9 3/8 32 1/4 77 1/2
109 Brandon Shelnutt Limestone 6026 256 5.45 3.15 1.91 22 7'5" 5.00 8.15 7 8 3/4 31 7/8 77

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OFFENSIVETACKLES

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OFFENSIVE TACKLES

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. JOE ALT Notre Dame 1st 3JR 6085 321 5.05 (1.73) 10 34 1/4 82 3/4 21.15
2. OLU FASHANU Penn State 1st 4JR 6060 312 5.11 (1.76) 8 1/2 34 82 5/8 21.38
3. JC LATHAM Alabama 1st 3JR 6056 342 DNP (DNP) 11 35 1/8 84 3/8 21.21
4. TALIESE FUAGA Oregon State 1st 4JR 6056 324 5.13 (1.77) 10 1/8 33 1/8 80 5/8 22.06
5. AMARIUS MIMS Georgia 1st 3JR 6076 340 5.07 (1.77) 11 1/4 36 1/8 86 3/4 21.53
6. TYLER GUYTON Oklahoma 1st-2nd 4JR 6076 322 5.19 (1.76) 10 1/4 34 1/8 82 1/4 21.87
7. KINGSLEY SUAMATAIA BYU 2nd 3SO 6045 326 5.04 (1.73) 10 5/8 34 1/4 82 1/8 21.27
8. PATRICK PAUL Houston 2nd-3rd 5SR 6074 331 5.13 (1.77) 9 3/8 36 1/4 86 1/4 22.48
9. BRANDON COLEMAN TCU 2nd-3rd 6SR 6044 313 4.99 (1.73) 10 3/4 34 5/8 84 23.54
10. ROGER ROSENGARTEN Washington 2nd-3rd 4JR 6053 308 4.92 (1.72) 9 5/8 33 1/2 80 3/8 21.89
11. BLAKE FISHER Notre Dame 3rd 3JR 6056 310 5.20 (1.81) 10 34 3/8 83 21.08
12. KIRAN AMEGADJIE Yale 3rd 4SR 6053 323 DNP (DNP) 9 5/8 36 1/8 85 1/2 22.23
13. CHRISTIAN JONES Texas 4th 6SR 6052 305 5.04 (1.77) 10 5/8 34 1/2 83 5/8 23.95
14. CAEDAN WALLACE Penn State 4th 5SR 6047 314 5.15 (1.73) 10 3/4 34 82 5/8 24.02
15. JAVON FOSTER Missouri 4th-5th 6SR 6054 313 5.30 (1.77) 9 5/8 34 5/8 83 3/8 24.07
16. NATHAN THOMAS Louisiana 5th 5SR 6050 332 5.19 (1.76) 10 3/4 33 3/4 83 22.68
17. WALTER ROUSE Oklahoma 5th-6th 5SR 6056 314 5.25 (1.84) 10 1/8 35 1/8 83 3/4 23.13
18. ETHAN DRISKELL Marshall 5th-6th 6SR 6083 313 DNP (DNP) 10 1/2 35 3/8 83 1/2 N/A
19. FRANK CRUM Wyoming 6th 6SR 6082 313 4.94 (1.68) 10 1/2 33 7/8 82 N/A
20. TRAVIS GLOVER JR. Georgia State 6th-7th 6SR 6060 317 5.27 (1.81) 9 3/4 34 3/4 84 3/8 23.69
21. JOSIAH EZIRIM Eastern Kentucky 6th-7th 5SR 6056 329 5.15 (1.92) 10 3/4 35 3/4 85 1/8 22.93
22. GARRET GREENFIELD South Dakota State 6th-7th 6SR 6056 311 5.22 (1.76) 9 3/4 33 1/2 83 1/8 24.60
23. JULIAN PEARL Illinois 6th-7th 6SR 6060 312 DNP (DNP) 10 1/4 35 1/8 85 5/8 24.55
24. TYLAN GRABLE UCF 7th 6SR 6056 306 4.95 (1.69) 10 1/8 33 5/8 80 5/8 24.56
25. ANDREW COKER TCU 7th-PFA 5SR 6067 315 5.36 (1.84) 9 1/2 34 81 23.09
26. ANIM DANKWAH Howard 7th-PFA 5SR 6076 349 5.44 (1.89) 9 3/4 35 1/8 85 1/2 23.52
27. MIKE EDWARDS Campbell 7th-PFA 6SR 6054 363 5.32 (1.85) 10 5/8 35 84 1/8 25.46
28. DOUG NESTER West Virginia PFA 5SR 6066 308 5.31 (1.89) 9 3/4 32 3/4 81 1/8 23.72
29. MIKE JERRELL Findlay PFA 6SR 6043 309 4.94 (1.69) 9 1/4 33 7/8 80 7/8 24.69
30. JEREMY FLAX Kentucky PFA 6SR 6054 343 5.64 (1.95) 9 33 1/8 81 7/8 24.67
31. GUNNER BRITTON Auburn PFA 6SR 6064 304 5.30 (1.72) 9 5/8 34 3/8 83 1/8 24.16
32. LORENZO THOMPSON Rhode Island PFA 6SR 6060 305 5.02 (1.77) 9 1/2 32 1/4 78 5/8 23.84

1. JOE ALT | Notre Dame 6085 | 321 lbs. | 3JR North Oaks, Minn. (Totino-Grace) 2/28/2003 (age 21.15) #76

BACKGROUND: Joseph “Joe” Alt, the youngest of five children (two boys, three girls), was born and raised in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. He grew up in an athletic
family, playing multiple sports, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Alt primarily played quarterback throughout youth football and middle school. He enrolled at Totino-
Grace High School, a private Catholic school, and started at quarterback before moving to linebacker as a sophomore. With his height and frame, his father (John)
knew Joe would eventually move to the offensive line, but he made sure he was experienced at several other positions and developed his athleticism before th e
inevitable move to a three-point stance. At 230 pounds, Alt moved to defensive end and tight end as a junior and finished with 17 receptions for 143 yards, although
he was mainly used as a blocker and sixth offensive lineman. As a senior, he was up to 260 pounds and was again used as a blo cking tight end, while also seeing
occasional snaps at left tackle (his father was an assistant offensive line coach at Totino-Grace). After a losing record in 2018, Alt helped the program to winning
records and playoff appearances as a junior and senior, earning first team All-Metro, All-District and All-State honors in 2020. He also lettered in basketball.

A four-star recruit, Alt was the No. 32 offensive tackle in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Minnesota. A lean blo cking tight end, he didn’t receive his
first scholarship offer (Minnesota) until after his junior season. Alt was still something of a secret in the spring of 2020, but several other programs (Iowa State, Kansas
State, Northwestern, Rutgers) entered the mix after seeing his potential at camps. He considered Iowa (his father’s alma mate r) and Minnesota (his brother’s alma
mater and close to home) but wanted to forge his own path and committed to Notre Dame. Alt, who attended Catholic school his entire life, signed with the Irish
because of academics and the opportunity to play for a program known for producing NFL offensive linemen. He was the No. 8 recruit in Notre Dame’s 2021 class.

John Alt, who was nicknamed the “Monumental Minnesotan,” transitioned from tight end into an All -American offensive tackle at Iowa (1980-83) and was drafted in
the first round (No. 21) by the Kansas City Chiefs. John started 149 games over 13 seasons (1984-96) in Kansas City, earning two Pro Bowl nods, and was inducted into
the Chiefs Hall of Honor in 2002. Joe’s brother (Mark), who is 12 years older, was a high school quarterback and had a football scholarship to Iowa but opted instead
to play hockey at Minnesota (2010-13). Mark was drafted in the second round (No. 53 overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft and went on to play for the Philadelphia Flyers,
Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings. His older sister (Jordyn) played college basketball at Denver University (2014-18). He has two other older sisters (Lauren
and Julia). Joe Alt elected to skip the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2021: (13/8) LT Started final eight games; Also saw snaps at tight end; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (13/13) LT First Team All-American
2023: (12/12) LT First Team All-American; Missed bowl game (opted out)
Total: (38/33) LT

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6085 321 10 34 1/4 82 3/4 5.05 2.93 1.73 28 9’4” 4.51 7.31 27
PRO DAY - 321 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Rare redirect and recovery skills, especially for a blocker with his size … footwork went from good to exceptional in college … jump sets rushers with
impressive accuracy and is rarely late reaching pass-set landmarks … plays with better-than-expected leverage and sink … uses every inch of his long arms to lock out
and maintain distance between him and rushers … flashes the ability to clamp down powerful five-techniques … fundamentally sound and stays on time (or ahead of
schedule) with his hand placement … disciplined eyes and is rarely fooled by stunts or delayed pressures … nimble puller and has shown improved control when
stalking at the second level … steers defenders in the run game with natural power and smooth hips … penalized just four times in three seasons in South Bend …
enjoys hard and constant coaching … All-American pedigree with outstanding personal and football character … his father and older brother were both professional
athletes, and the requirements at the next level won’t be too much for him … one of the youngest players in the 2024 draft class … ironman competitor and didn’t
miss a game in college (finished his Notre Dame career with 33 straight starts).

WEAKNESSES: Anchor tends to be gradual and power rushers can walk him back before he settles … occasionally caught lunging in pass protection ve rsus speed and
can be yanked forward … his hands are well-timed and active but not always forceful to jar at contact … easy for his pads to rise when drive blocking … still relatively
new to the offensive line and certain techniques will require time … was a left tackle only in college and doesn’t have exper ience at right tackle or inside at guard.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Notre Dame, Alt was a mainstay at left tackle in offensive coordinator Gerad Parker’s balanced scheme. The so n of a Pro Bowl
offensive lineman, he played quarterback and tight end in high school before transitioning to tackle and b ecoming an All-American in South Bend. Although his pass-
pro anchor isn’t always immediate and he gets caught overextending, Alt has the natural ability to achieve proper leverage, frame up rushers with his length and
consistently get back to the strength of his body without losing balance. In the run game, he displays terrific movement skills and large, skilled hands to generat e
movement at the point of attack. Overall, Alt stays light on his feet with the big-man agility, body control and instinctive recovery skills to become a high-level run
blocker and above-average pass protector very early in this NFL career. He projects as a first-year, scheme-versatile starter with the pedigree to be a cornerstone
player for an NFL franchise (he is Jake Matthews in Nate Solder’s body).

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 5 overall)

2. OLU FASHANU | Penn State 6060 | 312 lbs. | 4JR Waldorf, Md. (Gonzaga) 12/9/2002 (age 21.38) #74

BACKGROUND: Olumuyiwa (O-LOU-moo-YEE-wuh) “Olu” Fashanu (fash-UH-new), who has an older sister, grew up in Waldorf. He attended school across the
Potomac River in Alexandria, Va., and tested into kindergarten at Queen of the Apostle Elementary at age 4. Fashanu didn’t play football growing up and focused on
basketball throughout elementary and middle school, including the AAU circuit and travel leagues. He attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C.,
with the intention of playing basketball. But the football coaches were able to lure him to the football field as a freshman, and Fashanu was quickly hooked. He gave
up basketball after his freshman year and played both ways on varsity as a sophomore. In his three years on varsity, he block ed for QB Caleb Williams, who was one
year behind him in school. As a junior left tackle, Fashanu helped Gonzaga to a nine-win season and the 2018 conference title, earning first team All-Conference and
honorable mention All-Metro honors. He posted 52 pancake blocks as a senior and took home first team All-Conference and second team All-Metro honors as
Gonzaga won eight games and made the 2019 playoffs.

A three-star recruit, Fashanu was the No. 32 offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit from Washington D.C. (he was the No. 2 offensive
lineman behind Anton Harrison). Despite blocking for a five -star quarterback, Fashanu wasn’t very high in the recruiting rankings and was labeled a project. But most
of the blue-blood college programs saw his potential and extended offers during his junior year, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and others.
Fashanu took several visits to Penn State and committed to head coach James Franklin in June 2019 prior to his senior season. In Penn State’s 27-player recruiting
class in 2020, he ranked only 21st.

After his breakout redshirt sophomore season, Fashanu received first-round feedback from NFL teams, and Franklin told him he should leave. However, his mom
(Paige) told the coaching staff he wasn’t going anywhere until he finished his degree, and Olu said he always planned on staying four years and had national
championship aspirations for 2023. Fashanu earned academic All-Big Ten honors three straight years and was a finalist for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy (also
known as the “Academic Heisman”). He graduated with his degree in supply chain and information systems (December 2023). Fashanu opted out of the 2023 bowl
game and skipped his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He did his pre -draft training with Duke Manyweather.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: Redshirted Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (9/1) LT Earned first career start in the bowl game when the starter (Rasheed Walker) was injured
2022: (8/8) LT Second Team All-American; Second Team All-Big Ten; Missed final five games (meniscus)
2023: (12/12) LT Consensus All-American; Big Ten OL of the Year; First Team All-Big Ten; Team captain; Team MVP
Total: (29/21) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6060 312 8 1/2 34 82 5/8 5.11 2.94 1.76 32 9’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, workout — right quad)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-built frame with prototypical size and arm length … explosive lower body and movement control for quick wins or easy recoveri es (made Bruce
Feldman’s 2023 “Freaks List”) … effortless out of his stance to gain proper depth and eliminate space, preventing pass rushers from setting up moves … we ll-timed,
refined hands to find the sweet spot on rushers … absorbs power, sits down and stuffs pass rushers when they attack his c ylinder … uses strong upward lift moves to
out-leverage and halt rushers … generates power from his hips to toss defenders … outstanding awareness to pick up stunts and var ious blitz packages … naturally
strong to create movement in the run game … efficient and rangy puller … the 2023 Ohio State tape was the worst of his career, but he played at another level after
that performance (Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein: “He’s just a competitor. Doesn’t like losing.”) … always tr ying to improve and models his game after
New York Giants LT Andrew Thomas … named a 2023 captain, and his coaches rave about his personal and football character (Trautwein: “He’s a role model with his
approach … he just wants to be great … if he has something to say, he says it and everybody listens.”) … named 2023 team MVP (with Chop Robinson).

WEAKNESSES: Plays too upright and narrow in the run game, falling off blocks and spending too much time on the ground … needs to utilize better body angling at
the second level and on the move to seal blocks … plays physically but would like to see better displacement and more consistent fire in his finish (only 8 1/2-inch

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hands, which is a concerning outlier) … bull rushers can knock him backward when his knee bend and leverage aren’t on point … too often pass rushers are able to
make first meaningful contact … predictable at times with his depth/hands, and savvy rushers will attack that (see J .T. Tuimoloau’s fake stunt on the Ohio State tape)
… gets grabby at times (three holding penalties in 2023) … missed the final five games of his sophomore season with a meniscu s injury (November 2022) … 100
percent of his college snaps came at left tackle , and he is unproven at other offensive line positions (was also primarily a left tackle in high school).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Penn State, Fashanu was an All-American left tackle in former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s multiple scheme. After blocking
for Caleb Williams in high school, he enrolled in State College at age 17 and developed into one of the best blockers in college football, becoming Penn State’s first
consensus All-American on the offensive line since 1995. As a pass blocker, Fashanu moves with athletic body control and is technically div erse with his ambidextrous
hands to mix up his timing and sit down versus pass rushers (finished his career with zero sacks allowed on 733 pass-blocking snaps over 29 games). Though he
flashes power and mobility in the run game, he tends to get overextended and struggles to sustain the point of attack (shows much better balance in reverse rather
than moving forward). Overall, Fashanu is a work in progress as a run blocker but above average in pass protection, because of his body quickness, anchor versus
power and attention to detail. He projects as a long-term starting left tackle in the NFL with Pro Bowl upside.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 12 overall)

3. JC LATHAM | Alabama 6056 | 342 lbs. | 3JR Oak Creek, Wis. (IMG Academy) 2/8/2003 (age 21.21) #65

BACKGROUND: Jerome “JC” Latham was born in Mississippi before moving to Wisconsin with his father (Jerome) in elementary school . He grew up in Oak Creek
(south of Milwaukee) and started playing football at the Pop Warner level (often coached by his father). Primarily a defensiv e lineman, Latham started to take football
more seriously in middle school and trained with former Penn State and NFL linebacker Andre Powell (Latham became best friends with Powell’s son). He was also an
avid basketball player and started dunking in middle school. He enrolled at Catholic Memorial High School , a respected football program in Waukesha, and was a
varsity defensive lineman as a 6-foot-5, 235-pound freshman. As a sophomore, Latham was up to 280 pounds and started at nose tackle (95 tackles, seven sacks), as
Memorial went 13-1 and won the 2018 Division 3 state championship. He started practicing on the offensive line during the school’s 2018 playoff run, and his first
start at offensive tackle came in the title game (Memorial was down 24-0 in the second half before staging a legendary comeback to win the championship, 37-24).
Looking to advance his budding football career, Latham transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for his final t wo years of high school. There, he was
teammates with future FBS players QB J.J. McCarthy, LB Nolan Smith and CB DJ Turner. Though he originally planned to play on the defensive line, injuries forced
Latham to the offensive line, where he earned the starting job at left tackle. As a senior, he was named first team All-State and Under Armour All-American at left
tackle, leading IMG Academy to an undefeated 8-0 record in the school’s abbreviated 2020 season. Latham also played varsity basketball at Memorial Catholic and
lettered in track, where he posted a personal best of 41 feet, 4 inches in the shot put as a freshman.

A five-star recruit, Latham was the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Florida (one spot ahead of his Alabama teammate Dallas
Turner). He was the No. 3 recruit nationally, behind only QB Quinn Ewers and DL Korey Foreman. During his freshman year of high school, Latham received Big Ten
offers (Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota). After his transfer to IMG Academy, his recruitment skyrocketed, and he rose up near the top of the recruiting rankings.
Latham collected offers from almost every national program before narrowing his choices to Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State and Oklahoma. He was lean ing
toward LSU or Ohio State, but Nick Saban won out in the end, and Latham was the top-ranked recruit in Alabama’s 2021 class. Latham’s younger brother (Langston)
was a linebacker at Catholic Memorial and played the 2023 season at Reedley College (Calif.). Latham graduated with his degree from Alabama (December 2023). He
elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2021: (14/0) Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/13) RT
2023: (14/14) RT Second Team All-American; First Team All-SEC
Total: (41/27) RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 342 11 35 1/8 84 3/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6056 343 11 1/8 35 1/8 85 - - - - - - - - (no testing — choice)

STRENGTHS: Arguably the strongest player in this draft class … squares up with broad shoulders, long arms and large hands … moves well for his size, and his 340-plus
pounds are well distributed … able to kick out and establish a strong base to cover up wide speed … relies on his balance, bend and mass to absorb contact in his pass-
set slides … violently uses his hands (with no gloves) to meet and control rushers … generates a surge in the run game with upper-body strength and lower-body
explosion … grip strength is remarkable and won’t shy from the chance to toss, dump or ragdoll his man … efficient on combos and when climbing to the second level
… embraces the bully role and is very proud of his self-given “TK” nickname, which stands for “Trench King” … has some experience at guard (played 135 snaps as the
backup right guard as a freshman) … durable and didn’t miss a game in his three years at Alabama, including 27 straight start s to finish his career (played 1,749 snaps
over that stretch and rarely left the field).

WEAKNESSES: Undisciplined and youthful tendencies … guilty of oversetting as a pass blocker, allowing rushers to cross his face or win in side … aiming points (in the
run game and pass protection) lack consistency, leading to his hands landing outside the frame of defe nders … doesn’t always bring his hips in the run game, causing
him to lunge off balance … combined for 18 penalties over his two seasons as a starter, including seven false starts and six holding calls … played left tackle in high
school — but didn’t play a snap there in college.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Alabama, Latham was the starting right tackle in offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ balanced scheme (split -flow zone runs and
duo). After serving as a backup guard as a freshman, he earned the starting right tackle job the last two se asons and led the offense in snaps played as both a
sophomore (875) and junior (874). Aside from occasional struggles to quickly redirect inside, Latham sets up a brick wall in pass protection and clamps down with
forceful hands for one-on-one wins versus either speed or power rushers. In the run game, he tends to overextend with his upper half but will consistently creat e
movement with his core power and tenacity. Overall, Latham needs to clean up his inconsistent (yet fixable) habits, but he offers elite play strength and functional
football movements to stay square and overmatch his opponent. He is an ascending prospect with the talent to win a starting right tackle job as an NFL rookie ,
although some teams project him best inside at guard.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 13 overall)

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4. TALIESE FUAGA | Oregon State 6056 | 324 lbs. | 4JR Tacoma, Wash. (Mount Tahoma) 4/5/2002 (age 22.06) #75

BACKGROUND: Taliese (Tall-EE-s-a) Fuaga (Foo-AH-gah), who is one of five children (four boys, one girl), was born and raised in Tacoma. He is of Samoan descent.
Following in the footsteps of his three older brothers, he grew up playing football and developed a love for the physicality of the sport. Like his older siblings, Fuaga
enrolled at Mount Tahoma High School and was a four-year varsity letterman on both the offensive and defensive lines. He started at left tackle as a sophomore and
played both left tackle and left guard as a junior, which earned him second team All-League honors. As a senior, Fuaga was named first team All-Area and All-League
on offense and second team All-League on defense after posting 40 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. He was recognized as one of the top players in the
area, despite Mount Tahoma winning only two games over his final three seasons (Mount Tahoma went 5 -35 over his four-year prep career). While in high school,
Fuaga trained at Athletic Edge Performance with coach Faipea Ava.

A three-star recruit, Fuaga was the No. 130 offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 20 recruit in Washington. After Fuaga showed out at a recruiting
showcase the summer before his senior year, several FBS programs took notice, and he received his first offer (Nevada), follo wed by Oregon and Oregon State. Fuaga
also received an offer from USC, but no school recruited him harder than Oregon State, a program Fuaga saw as being “on the rise.” He committed to the Beavers
close to signing day and was the 17th-ranked recruit in former head coach Jonathan Smith’s 2020 class. Fuaga became the first player from his high school since 2008
to sign with a Pac-12 football program. He majored in sociology at Oregon State. Fuaga accepted an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and was voted the top
offensive tackle on the National team during the week of practice.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (4/0) Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (10/0)
2022: (13/13) RT Second Team All-Pac-12
2023: (12/12) RT First Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opted out)
Total: (39/25) RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 324 10 1/8 33 1/8 80 5/8 5.13 2.98 1.77 32 9’3” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6055 326 10 1/4 33 80 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Large, big-boned frame and comfortably carries his mass … efficient out of his stance with functional movements … a people -mover in the run game
with the length to lock out and steer … the pop in his hands will send defenders flying in the opposite direct ion … balanced slide quickness in pass protection to push
speed wide of the pocket … plays with strike-ready hands and doesn’t appear stressed with his punch/recoil … uses snatch technique to center his blocks with stout
base strength … handles stunts well in concert with his neighbor … efficiently reaches his landmarks at the second level and out in space … voted a team captain in
2023 and his coaches describe him as “accountable” and “loyal” (he had offers to transfer to bigger programs in both high sch ool and college but wanted to be part of
the building process where he was) … toughness was cultivated and nurtured by his three older brothers … started 25 straight games the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: His arm length and lateral range are only average by NFL standards … tends to pop upright earlier in the rep than you want … his hands will arrive
before his lower body and his feet can get tied up versus savvy rushers in space … can be beaten by heavy cro ss-chops … lacks twitch in his redirect for quick
recoveries … love his mean streak on the field, although he needs to stay disciplined (see unnecessary roughness penalty on 2023 Washington State tape) … tries to
get a head start and was flagged for six false starts in 2023, including twice on the Washington tape … played left tackle and guard in high school, but 100 percent of
his 1,565 offensive snaps in college came at right tackle.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oregon State, Fuaga was entrenched at right tackle in former head coach Jonathan Smith’s zone-based run scheme. He became the
starting right tackle prior to the 2022 season and finished his career starting 25 straight games, earning team captain and All-American status in 2023. Arguably the
top run-blocking lineman in the draft, Fuaga is quick into contact and creates immediate displacement with his aggressive mentality and stiff, controlled hands.
Though he has functional athleticism and technique for the edges, his first reflex is to use his hands in pass pro, which leads to h im oversetting or undersetting versus
pass-rush counters (and highlights his lack of elite range and length). Overall, Fuaga has only average play range and can be dinged here and there for minor flaws,
but he has the size, core strength and balance to be a plug-and-play starter in the NFL (reminiscent of Taylor Decker). Some teams view him best inside at guard,
while others want to keep him at right tackle (Duke Manyweather compares him to Mike Iupati).

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 17 overall)

5. AMARIUS MIMS | Georgia 6076 | 340 lbs. | 3JR Cochran, Ga. (Bleckley County) 10/14/2002 (age 21.53) #65

BACKGROUND: Amarius Mims grew up in the small central Georgia town of Cochran (population 5,000). It was a “football town,” and Mims was active in sports,
playing both basketball and football for the Barons in middle school. He also spent a lot of time bass fishing. Mims attended Bleckley County High School, where he
was a three-sport letterman. For his sophomore season, the varsity squad had two offensive tackles entrenched as starters, but Mims was t oo talented to keep off
the field, so he lined up as a versatile blocking tight end (he also saw snaps on the defensive line and recorded 22 tackles). As a junior, Mims earned first team All-
State honors and helped Bleckley County to a 7-4 record and a state playoff appearance. He again earned first team All-State honors as a senior and helped the team
advance to the quarterfinals of the 2020 2A playoffs. Mims was selected to the 2021 Under Armour All-American Game. He also lettered in basketball and track, and
he posted a personal best of 48 feet, 1 inch in the shot put.

A five-star recruit, Mims was the No. 3 offensive tackle in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Georgia (ahead of his close friend QB Brock Vandagriff). He
was ranked the No. 8 overall recruit nationally (one spot behind QB Caleb Williams and one spot ahead of edge rusher Dallas Turner). After his sophomore season as
a blocking tight end, Georgia gave him his first scholarship offer in January 2019 , when former defensive coordinator (and current Oregon head coach) Dan Lanning
stopped by Bleckley County to hand deliver the news. Within the next few weeks, Mims also picked up offers from Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, Penn State and
Tennessee. The summer before his senior year, he released a top six of Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma and Tennessee and was constantly on the
road visiting those schools (went to Athens over 30 times). He committed to the Bulldogs in October 2020 and became the top -ranked recruit in head coach Kirby
Smart’s 2021 class. After playing a reserve role as a true freshman, he entered the transfer portal in April 2022 and visited Florida State. However, Mims elected to
remove his name from the portal after 10 days and return to Athens. Mims holds a 3.6 GPA at Georgia and is working toward his sports management degree. After
three years with the program, Mims opted out of the 2023 bowl game and skipped his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2021: (9/0) Enrolled in January 2021; Entered the transfer portal after the 2021 season (removed his name after 10 days)
2022: (14/2) RT First two career starts came in the 2022 College Football Playoff
2023: (7/6) RT Missed six games (left ankle); Missed bowl game (opted out)
Total: (30/8) RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6076 340 11 1/4 36 1/8 86 3/4 5.07 2.95 1.77 25 1/2 9’3” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, skills — rt hamstring)
PRO DAY 6076 344 11 3/8 35 3/4 86 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Exceptional size with evenly distributed mass on his tall, big-boned frame (body fat dropped from 25 percent when he enrolled to 17 percent as a junior)
… has outstanding arm length and wingspan, making it tough to get around him … moves with impressive c ontrol for a 340-pounder … his feet and strike timing
consistently stay on the same page … flashes power in his hands to latch, adjust and keep defenders at bay through engagement (Georgia defensive lineman Warren
Brinson: “When he touches you, you feel it.”) … pass sets with a flat back and repeatable technique … leg drive can move interior linemen from the gap … play s with
natural strength in his base and rarely finds himself inverted … appears comfortable in space, with the mobility to climb or reach outside landmarks in outside zone …
wasn’t flagged for holding or a false start in college … NFL scouts say his football character is “more mature than expected” given his rare size and tools … his coaches
say he cares about athletic development and body conditioning.

WEAKNESSES: Only eight career starts, and his collegiate resume feels incomplete … prone to youthful habits when he drops his eyes and gets impatient … naturally
high-hipped and can do a better job leveraging through engagement when fitting up run blocks … upright in pass protection … sets h ard outside and needs to stay
alert to inside counters … the depth of his pass sets need some fine -tuning … missed six games as a junior after suffering a left ankle injury (September 2023), which
required tightrope surgery (also exited the 2023 SEC Championship Game early with an ankle injury) … practiced at left tackle but didn’t log any in -game snaps at left
tackle or guard at Georgia.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Georgia, Mims manned the right tackle spot in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s balanced run scheme. Consider ed the prize of
Kirby Smart’s 2021 recruiting class, he waited his turn and then missed half of the 2023 season because of injury once he became the full-time starter. Still, he played
at a high level in his eight career starts (zero sacks allowed), especially against Ohio State in his first career start in t he 2022 College Football Playoff. With his
remarkable physique and trim build, Mims carries 340 pounds better than anyone I have ever seen and plays with outstanding balance and arm length in pas s
protection (Sedrick Van Pran: “You don’t need 1,000 reps when you have his gifts from God.”). Because of tightness in his low er body, he needs continued coaching
for better sustain and leverage consistency in the run game, but he creates terrific extension with the play strength to control the point of attack. Overall, Mims isn’t
as far along fundamentally (especially in the run game) as other tackles in the class, but he is a natural in pass protection with above-average length, footwork and
body twitch to handle different types of edge rushers. Though there is projection involved with his draft grade, his best football is ahead of him, and he has the
talent to become a long-term starter at left or right tackle.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 19 overall)

6. TYLER GUYTON | Oklahoma 6076 | 322 lbs. | 4JR Manor, Texas (Manor) 6/11/2002 (age 21.87) #60

BACKGROUND: Tyler Guyton grew up just outside of Austin and viewed himself a basketball athlete throughout childhood. His father (Alvin) played basketball at
Midwestern State in the mid-90s. Guyton played a few seasons of youth football, primarily as a quarterback and running back. He attended Manor High School and
played basketball for the Mustangs before joining the football team late. As a senior, Guyton started on the defensive line and earned second team All-District
honors, as he helped lead Manor to an eight-win season and a spot in the 2019 state playoff quarterfinals.

A three-star recruit, Guyton was the No. 70 offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 110 recruit in Texas. During hi s senior year, his focus shifted to
football as his best chance to play in college. Because of his lack of tape, though, interest and scholarship offers were slow to develop (his “hometown” school, Texas,
never offered). TCU eventually offered him, shortly before signing day, and he committe d almost on the spot in December 2019. He signed as an “athlete,” unsure
which position he would play for the Horned Frogs. He was the No. 17 recruit in former head coach Gary Patterson’s 2020 class, which also included WR Quentin
Johnston and RB Kendre Miller. The coaches moved Guyton to the offensive line, but he wanted to get on the field and jumped in line with the tight end s during
practice. He made his first college start as an H-back against Oklahoma in 2021. After the 2021 season, Guyton entered the transfer portal and signed with Oklahoma
for his final two seasons. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (1/0) TCU; Enrolled in June 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (8/1) TE TCU; First career start came at TE/H-back; 6-yard receiving TD
2022: (10/5) 4 RT, 1 LT Oklahoma; Missed three games (injury)
2023: (10/9) RT Oklahoma; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Missed two games (injury); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (29/15) 13 RT, 1 LT, 1 TE

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6076 322 10 1/4 34 1/8 82 1/4 5.19 2.97 1.76 34 1/2 8’11” 4.71 7.50 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6077 330 10 1/4 34 3/8 82 3/8 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine; no bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Very athletic build, long arms and minimal bad weight … stays light and balanced in pass protection , with the feet of a running back for easy lateral range
and mirroring … tends to pop out of his stance and comfortably sinks his weight mid-slide … very alert and keeps his eyes connected to his feet … punches with
patience and stabs are both direct and quick … does a nice job staying centered to blocks to avoid getting throw by shifty moves … fluid hips and body bend help
strengthen his anchor for natural recoveries … plays with phenomenal foot speed and range in the open field to cover up second- and third-level defenders as a lead
puller … raw strength in his hands shows when he latches in the run game … has come a long way in a short time and has considerable upside with continued reps on
the offensive line.

WEAKNESSES: Just 15 career starts and lack of experience is evident … can be caught leaning, inviting defenders to pull him forward … inc onsistent leverage and
technique in the run game … reaches defenders with ease but needs to use better hip roll to create displacem ent on down blocks … batting average can be better

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breaking down and picking off defenders in space (late to judge pursuit angles at times) … fairly aggressive as a blocker but would like to see him show a more nasty
demeanor as a finisher … missed three games each of the last two seasons because of injuri es … vast majority of his offensive snaps came at right tackle (92.3
percent) and struggled with oversetting while playing left tackle during Senior Bowl practices.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Guyton was the starting right tackle in former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby’s inside -zone, gap-focused scheme. A
basketball-focused athlete much of his life, he moved to the offensive line while at TCU and later developed into a starter for the Sooners, protecting Dillon Gabriel’s
blindside at right tackle. A nimble big man, Guyton stays square to pass rushers with balanced lateral steps to easily redire ct, and he does a great job working into
open space with remarkable range (NFL scout: “The OU coaches just marvel at him. They call him different than everyone else they’ve had.”). He stays controlled with
his punch to be a sticky blocker, although his accuracy and fit entry are underdeveloped, and his overall timing is not yet a strength to his game. Overall, Guyton is a
work in progress in several areas and a steep learning curve should be expected for his rookie season, but he has the athletic tools and fundamental skills to
develop into a high-level offensive tackle. He has the talent to play left or right tackle, although his comfort level is clearly on the right side . As long as he stays
motivated and healthy, he will continue on an upward trajectory.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 27 overall)

7. KINGSLEY SUAMATAIA | BYU 6045 | 326 lbs. | 3SO Orem, Utah (Orem) 1/18/2003 (age 21.27) #78

BACKGROUND: Kingsley Suamataia (Soo-uh-mah-tah-ee-uh), who is of Samoan descent, grew up in Lehi, Utah (south of Salt Lake City). When he was young, his family
relocated to Laie, Hawaii (where his mother is from), to be closer to family. He grew up on the beaches of Oahu until his family moved back to Utah and settled in
Orem. Raised in a football family, Suamataia was introduced to the sport in kindergarten and immediately knew it was his futu re. He also played other sports as a
child, including basketball, tennis and boxing. At age 13, Suamataia played for the Select Team USA and starred as a 250 -pound left tackle. He attended Lakeridge
Junior High in Orem, where he was a standout basketball and football player and was first recruited by FBS programs in eighth grade. Suamataia enr olled at Orem
High School where he was a four-year varsity starter and teammates with several future FBS players, like Puka Nacua and Suamataia’s cousin, Noah Sewell. He helped
the program to four straight state championships and a 42-10 record, including a 16-0 mark in the playoffs. After being named first team All-Conference and All-
Region as a junior, Suamataia was named the 5A MVP and earned All -American and All-State honors as a senior in 2020. He also lettered in basketball.

A five-star recruit, Suamataia was the No. 6 offensive tackle in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Utah (ahead of QB Jaxson Dart and OC Jackson
Powers-Johnson). Already on the radar of FBS schools in middle school, he won MVP honors at the Under Armour Jr. Camp in Los Angeles as a 260-pound eighth
grader and earned the attention of UCLA and USC. A month later, he received his first scholarship offer (BYU). Over the next few years, Suamataia received offers
from most of the top football programs in the country, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. He strongly considered BYU but decided to
commit to Oregon, because he wanted to play for former head coach Mario Cristobal and follow in the footsteps of his cousins, the Sewells. However, Suamataia
called his one season in Eugene “tough,” as he struggled being away from his family and church. Midway through that first season, he entered the transfer portal, and
a week later he announced his commitment to BYU in a “Coming home” video on social media.

His fiancée (Nani Falatea) was a two-year starter on the BYU women’s basketball team (he proposed in August 2023). Double -digit members of Suamataia’s
immediate and extended family played college and pro football, including his grandfather (Junior Ah You), who played at Arizona State , was selected by the New
England Patriots in the 1972 NFL Draft and played 13 years of professional football. Suamataia is cousins with the Sewell bro thers, one of whom is Penei, who played
left tackle at Oregon (2018-20) and was a first-round pick (No. 7) of the Detroit Lions in 2021. After two seasons with the Cougars, Suamataia skipped his remaining
eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted an invitation to th e 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2021: (1/0) Oregon; Redshirted; Enrolled in February 2021; Left team in October 2021 and entered the transfer portal
2022: (12/12) RT BYU; Freshman All-American; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (11/11) LT BYU; Second Team All-Big 12; Missed regular-season finale (injury)
Total: (24/23) 12 RT, 11 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6045 326 10 5/8 34 1/4 82 1/8 5.04 2.90 1.73 28 9’2” - - 31 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 332 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Dense body type with above-average length, hand size and overall mass … displays nimble footwork out of his stance to gain ground and reach his pass-
set landmarks … occasionally gives up initial positioning before settling and dropping anchor … eager brawler with his hands and his boxing background shows with
his on-field punch … strong run blocker at the point of attack to mash defenders in confined spaces … looks to wash defenders toward the opposite sideline and
delivers more pancakes than Denny’s … controlled mover with the range for long/downfield pulls or to lead up through holes … has no trouble picking off linebackers
at the second level … aggressive block finisher and plays crabby … voted a captain as a sophomore in 2023 … offers position versatility with double-digit starts at both
left tackle and right tackle at BYU.

WEAKNESSES: Plays with knee bend but inconsistent pad level is a persistent issue … hands don’t always play on schedule, and his placemen t must improve to control
the point of attack … frequently caught leaning and needs to be more conscientious of his steps as a run blocker and with his pass-set depth (see 2023 Texas tape) …
rushers can cross his face and win inside … needs to use better sink in his recoveries and redirect to easier access his powe r sources … inconsistent awareness
deciphering blitzes and pre-snap motion … appeared to get fatigued against tougher competition on the schedule (NFL scout: “I just don’t think he’s ready . Hopefully,
he’s not thrown to the wolves right away.”) … still very young and patience will be required as he acclimates himself to the pro level.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at BYU, Suamataia lined up at left tackle this past season in offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick’s RPO offense, which utilizes wide-
and mid-zone schemes. Highly recruited, he had a short stint at Oregon before feeling “more comfortable” closer to home with BYU, where he played both tackle
spots. His 1,342 offensive snaps in college were evenly split between left tackle (48.8 percent) and right tackle (51.2 perce nt). Suamataia played in an offense that
wanted to run the ball downhill, and he was happy to oblige, displaying range and an initial pop as a drive blocker. He is nimble in pass protection with the strength to
lock down rushers, but his timing, technique and recognition skills remain immature. Overall, Suamataia is still very young and lacks refinement in several areas, but
his blend of size, mobility and core power are the foundation of a scheme-diverse NFL starter. He will require a patient coaching staff who can ease his transition
to the pro level.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 40 overall)

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8. PATRICK PAUL | Houston 6074 | 331 lbs. | 5SR Houston, Texas (Jersey Village) 11/1/2001 (age 22.48) #76

BACKGROUND: Patrick Paul, the youngest of three boys, was born and raised in Houston, though his family moved to Nigeria when he was seven. His family has deep
ties to Nigeria — his grandfather was the Major General and President of Nigeria in 1966. After almost three years, Paul’s parents (Paul and Vi ctoria Unawunwa), who
were born in Nigeria before meeting in the U.S., brought the family back to the Houston area. That’s when P aul started playing football. He originally attended Jersey
Village High School as a freshman before transferring to Cypress Creek High School as a sophomore. Paul returned to Jersey Vi llage for his final two years and played
predominantly on defense as a junior nose tackle in 2017. He moved full time to the offensive line as a senior and started at right tackle. Paul earned All-District
honors and helped lead Jersey Village to a 10-2 record and the 2018 district championship. He also lettered in track, where he set personal bests of 43 feet, 5.75
inches in the shot put and 122-4 in the discus.

A three-star recruit, Paul was the 171st-ranked offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 279 recruit in Texas. A late bloomer on the offensive line, he
didn’t have any scholarship offers entering his senior year. Paul received his first offer in November 2018, from Tulsa, where his brother was playing. A week later, he
took a recruiting visit to his hometown Houston and received his second offer. Paul committed to head coach Major Applewhite, who was fired a week after Paul
signed with the Cougars. He enrolled at Houston at age 17 and was the No. 14 recruit in the Cougars’ 16-man 2019 class. Paul’s older brother (Nick) was an offensive
lineman at Prairie View A&M (2015-17), Kilgore College (2018) and Northeastern State (2019-20). His older brother (Chris) was an offensive lineman at Tulsa (2017-
21) and was selected in the seventh round (No. 230 overall) of the 2022 draft by the Washington Commanders. Patrick graduated with his degree in retailing and
consumer science. He accepted an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and did his pre-draft training with Duke Manyweather.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (3/3) LT Started final three games; Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2019
2020: (2/2) LT Missed final six games (ankle/foot); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/14) LT First Team All-AAC
2022: (13/13) LT First Team All-AAC; Team captain
2023: (12/12) LT First Team All-Big 12; Team captain
Total: (44/44) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6074 331 9 3/8 36 1/4 86 1/4 5.13 2.97 1.77 29 - - 7.65 30 (no broad jump or shuttle — choice)
PRO DAY 6071 332 9 1/4 35 5/8 85 3/4 - - - - - 4.71 - - (shuttle and drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with his large frame and rare overall body length … aggressive striking skills and relies on his natural size to overwhelm defenders once
engaged (see his battles with Tyree Wilson on the 2022 Texas Tech tape) … displays the quickness and b end out of his stance to answer explosive rushers all the way
around the arc … generally sees things quickly enough to answer stunts and blitzes … flashes the upper-body strength to latch and drive in the run game … benefited
from the “older brother theory” (both of his older brothers played high school and college football) … voted a two-time team captain, and NFL scouts say he cares
about his craft … started 44 games at left tackle in college, including the final 39 straight.

WEAKNESSES: Plays high and needs to keep his cleats in the ground (struggles with leverage were a common theme on his tape) … creates momentum with his
outside kick-slide, which leaves him susceptible to inside moves … late to recover with his lower body and reset his hands to answer power … inconsistent rhythm out
of his stance and hands tend to stray wide, inviting bull rushers to uproot him … subpar technique as a run blocker, ducking his head and l osing balance … did a much
better job avoiding holding calls in 2023 but still caught grabbing more than you want … suffered a sprained ankle and torn ligament in his foot (October 2020), which
required season-ending tightrope procedure … unproven positional flexibility with 100 percent of his 2,968 college snaps coming at left tackle.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Houston, Paul was a left tackle only in former head coach Dana Holgorsen’s version of the Air Raid zone -blocking scheme. He
started every game for the Cougars over the last three seasons and earned first team All-Conference honors each time. Paul is an athletic and competitive big man,
and his long arms are tough to escape in the run game and pass protection. However, his length becomes a detriment when he mi sses, and his pad level and timing
are still in the developmental phase. Overall, Paul has the size and length to keep defenders occupied, but his rhythm breaks down quickly, and opponents will find
success until he improves his rudimentary recovery technique and hand usage. Similar in ways to Chukwuma Okorafor, he has the tools to develop into a
functional NFL starter, but he might require a redshirt year.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 59 overall)

9. BRANDON COLEMAN | TCU 6044 | 313 lbs. | 6SR Denton, Texas (Denton) 10/12/2000 (age 23.54) #77

BACKGROUND: Brandon Coleman was born in Virginia, but his family moved to Berlin when he was three months old. His father (Ronald) was a member of the
military and stationed overseas, where he met Brandon’s mother, a German native (she currently resides in Germany). With his father having a football and track
background, Coleman was active in sports throughout childhood — but American football wasn’t very popular in Germany, so he focused on basketball instead. As a
teenager, he played shooting guard for a Berlin select team that traveled throughout Europe for tournaments (won a gold medal for the Europe Championship). Prior
to his junior year of high school, Coleman returned to the United States to “start his path to the NBA” and moved in with his sister in Denton. He enrolled at Denton
High School in North Texas. Always curious about football, he joined the team without any prior experience, initially trying quarterback before the coaches switched
him to the defensive line. Coleman had to play on the JV squad as a junior due to transfer rules. As a senior, he moved to the offensive line and was bumped up to
varsity. Coleman earned the starting left tackle job for the 2017 season as Denton finished with a 3 -7 record. He also played center on the basketball team, initially on
the JV squad as a junior (because of transfer rules), then on varsity as a senior.

A no-star recruit, Coleman had only two years of football experience and didn’t start lifting weights until his junior year, so he was behind in the recruiting world. He
attended Trinity Valley Community College in Athens (East Texas) and redshirted in 2018 before starting at offensive tackle i n 2019. A three-star juco recruit, Coleman
was the No. 49 juco recruit in the 2020 class and started to hear from FBS programs in the spring of 2019. Because of the proximi ty to family, he committed to TCU
(recruited by former offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie) over Florida State, Houston, Iowa State and Missouri. His father, an All-American track athlete at Denbigh
High School, set the Virginia state record in the 600 meters (1 minute, 11.29 seconds) and was inducted into the Newport News Track Hall of Fame in 1993. Coleman
graduated with his degree in sociology and wants to work with international athletes who want to play in the United States after his playing career. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: Trinity Valley (Texas) Community College
2019: Trinity Valley (Texas) Community College
2020: (4/0) TCU; Missed final six games (wrist); Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (11/8) LG TCU; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (15/15) LT TCU; Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2023: (11/11) 7 LT, 4 LG TCU; Second Team All-Big 12; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (41/34) 22 LT, 12 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6044 313 10 3/4 34 5/8 84 4.99 2.89 1.73 34 9’6” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — rt. hamstring)
PRO DAY 6046 316 10 3/4 34 7/8 83 3/4 - - - - - 4.62 7.40 24 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Looks and plays like a brawler … refrigerator-wide shoulders with natural thickness and outstanding length … efficient out of his stance and moves light
on his feet (has a field day on GT counters and climb blocks) … handles space well in pass protection with mirroring quickness to cut off edge speed … stays on
schedule with his strike timing … flashes a surge in the run game when he keeps his block centered and fire lit … seals with massive latch hands and understands body
positioning … commendable toughness and found a way to play through multiple nagging injuries in 2023 … TCU coaches mixed and matched on the offensive line,
because they felt comfortable with Coleman at both tackle and guard (logged snaps at every offensive line position at TCU exc ept center) … posted exceptional
numbers at the combine.

WEAKNESSES: Often caught excessively leaning with his upper half overextended … can be pressed into the pocket due to tall pads, leaving him susceptible to speed
to power … his recovery maneuvers are delayed and underdeveloped … technique must improve to keep him from falling off blocks … anchor showed cracks in the
foundation on the 2023 tape (wasn’t as much of an issue in 2022) … drew three false start flags in his first two games at left guard in 2023 … he is admittedly a
reserved person by nature and is working to maintain an alpha attitude to impose his will … will be 24 years old as a rookie … missed most of his first season at TCU
after tearing ligaments in his left wrist (October 2020), requiring surgery; battled through knee and ankle issues throughout the 2023 season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at TCU, Coleman bounced between left tackle and left guard as a senior in offensive coordinator Kendal Briles’ zone-based scheme.
After moving to the offensive line as a senior in high school, he cut his teeth at the juco level and put himself on the NFL radar as the Horned Frogs’ left tackle in 2022
(his best tape was the 2022 National Championship Game against Georgia). Although his 2023 season didn’t go as planned, he was playing hurt, and his 2022 tape is a
better snapshot of his talent. In pass protection, Coleman has engulfing size and moves with balance in his feet, although that balance will dissipate at contact,
because of his tall pad level and inconsistent recoveries. Although not a road-grader, he is well-versed as a run blocker and uses his extension to grip, torque and
control. Overall, Coleman needs to improve his technical consistency, but his ease of movement, spatial awareness and length are the building blocks that
offensive line coaches covet. He has the traits to stay outside at tackle while also offering position flexibility at guard.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 66 overall)

10. ROGER ROSENGARTEN | Washington 6053 | 308 lbs. | 4JR Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Valor) 6/3/2002 (age 21.89) #73

BACKGROUND: Roger Rosengarten, who has one sister, was born and raised in Highlands Ranch. He started out playing flag football before tu rning to tackle.
Rosengarten spent some time at tight end in middle school but was mostly an offensive and defensive lineman. He attended Valor Christian High School, a private
school in Highlands Ranch, and was teammates with Luke and Dylan McCaffrey (Valor Christian is also the alma mater of Christi an McCaffrey). Rosengarten was a
four-year varsity letterman and saw action on both sides of the ball. After head coach Rod Sherman resigned following the 2017 season, Ed McCaffrey was hired for
Rosengarten’s final two seasons. As a junior, he was named first team All-State and All-League at left tackle and defensive end and helped Valor Christian to an
undefeated 14-0 record and the 2018 5A state championship. As a senior, Rosengarten helped the school to a 10-2 record and the 2019 metro title. He also lettered
in baseball and basketball, earning honorable mention All-State honors as a junior when he averaged 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.

A four-star recruit, Rosengarten was the No. 16 offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Colorado. Dur ing his junior year, the scholarship
offers started to roll in. Nebraska sent his first offer, followed by Oklahoma State, Missouri, Minnesota and UCLA. Several national powers soon entered the mix , like
Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and USC. In March 2019, Rosengarten received his Washington offer from former head c oach Chris Petersen. He took a
visit to Seattle in June and committed a week later. Petersen resigned a few weeks after Rosengarten signed, but the coaching staff was kept in place and
Rosengarten was the No. 3 recruit in the Huskies’ class (one spot ahead of Rome Odunze). He played left tackle for two years before switching to right tackle (when
Michael Penix Jr. arrived, to protect the lefty’s blindside). After Kalen DeBoer left Washington for Alabama, Rosengarten elected to skip his senior season and enter
the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (1/0) Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (4/0)
2022: (13/13) RT
2023: (15/15) RT Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
Total: (33/28) RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6053 308 9 5/8 33 1/2 80 3/8 4.92 2.86 1.72 30 9’5” 4.60 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6053 310 9 7/8 34 80 1/8 - - - - - 4.75 - 20 (shuttle, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Lean-muscled athlete with functional length and strength … springs off the ball with basketball feet and the movement skills to mi rror NFL pass rushers
(ran the fastest 40-yard dash among offensive lineman at the combine) … shows tremendous trust in his hands to stabilize blocks, recover and finish his man (put
plenty of snatch traps on film) … chops his feet in the run game once he latches to defenders … has the body quickness for di fferent types of move or pulling blocks to
seal from the backside … climbs to the second level or out on the perimeter with ease (does a great job in the screen game) … intelligent and quickly identifies stunts
and games … durable and started all 28 games the last two seasons … all of his starts came at right tackle, but he was a left tackle in high school and his first two years
at Washington.

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WEAKNESSES: High-hipped with a narrow-based frame … lacks ideal mass in his lower half to sit down and anchor versus power … his recovery tactics when
attempting to refit and reposition are still a work in progress … needs to introduce improved patience and timing in his pass sets to keep blocks centered … can be
jostled off balance when he loses feel of his body posture … more likely to lean into his run blocks instead of physically ov ermatching linemen … plays physical, but
would like to see more “nasty” from him … flagged four times during the 2023 season (two holds and two false starts) … doesn’t have any starts at left tackle to study
in college.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington, Rosengarten secured the right tackle position in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s zone-based scheme. After
practicing as a left tackle his first two years on campus, he moved to the right side before the 2022 season when Michael Penix Jr. transferred to Seattle, so he could
protect the lefty quarterback’s blindside. In both the run game and pass protection, Rosengarten explodes out of his stance w ith enough quickness to find the correct
angles and work his hands into correct position. However, he needs to play with better ti ming to compensate for his average core strength and inconsistent bend
— or things unravel quickly (see his tape against Michigan in his final game in the 2023 national championship game). Overall, Rosengarten’s pass protection won’t
win any beauty pageants, but his feet stay active, and he trusts his handwork and eyes to execute his blocks. He projects as an immediate swing tackle for an
offense with the potential to be a dependable starter if he continues to develop (stylistically similar to Garrett Bolles).

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 69 overall)

11. BLAKE FISHER | Notre Dame 6056 | 310 lbs. | 3JR Avon, Ind. (Avon) 3/25/2003 (age 21.08) #54

BACKGROUND: Blake Fisher grew up just outside of Indianapolis. He had an older sister (Breonna), who was unable to walk or talk. In July 2011, she died at the age of
10 after a virus affected her heart. (Fisher has a tattoo of her on his right arm.) Always the big kid in his grade, Fisher started playing football in elementary school and
developed a passion for the sport. He attended Avon High School, where he started out on the freshman team before moving up to varsity and seeing snaps on both
offense and defense. As a junior left tackle, Fisher led Avon to an undefeated regular season and the 2019 conference championship before falling in the playoffs. He
was named first team All-Conference and All-State and the athlete of the year in Hendricks County. Voted a captain as a senior, Fisher again earned All-Conference
and All-State honors at left tackle.

A four-star recruit, Fisher was the No. 8 offensive tackle in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Indiana. He was the No. 55 recruit nationally (one spot
ahead of QB Drake Maye). The summer before his sophomore season, Fisher received his fi rst scholarship offers (Indiana, Iowa, Purdue and Toledo). After his
sophomore season, Fisher was no longer a secret and added offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and
USC. The summer before his junior season, he committed to former Irish head coach Brian Kelly and didn’t waver as he helped recruit players to South Ben d. Fisher
was the highest-ranked recruit in Kelly’s 2021 class and enrolled early.

With Notre Dame needing to replace Liam Eichenberg, Fisher won the starting left tackle job and became the first freshman offensive lineman to start a season
opener in 15 years. However, he injured his knee in the first game, which gave Joe Alt the opportu nity to emerge at the blindside. Fisher returned for the bowl game
having transitioned to right tackle. Fisher majored in sports medicine and psychology at Notre Dame (his mother, Erika, is a nurse; his father, Mark, is in the health
insurance field). After three seasons in South Bend, Fisher opted out of the 2023 bowl game and his senior year to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He did his pre-draft
training with Duke Manyweather.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2021: (2/2) 1 LT, 1 RT Redshirted; First ND OL to start season opener in 15 years; Missed most of regular season with a knee injury; Enrolled in Feb . 2021
2022: (13/13) RT
2023: (12/12) RT Missed bowl game (opted out)
Total: (27/27) 26 RT, 1 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 310 10 34 3/8 83 5.20 3.00 1.81 28 9’6” 4.73 7.76 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 318 - - - - - - - - - - 22 (weight, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: NFL arm length and measurables … plays light on his feet, especially for his size, and looks smooth in his shuffle movements … able to transition his feet
to cut off inside counter moves … adequate anchor in pass protection to stop a charge … fires off the ball in the run game and competes with the right mentality to
finish blocks … his lateral quickness helps him reach on back-side zone … has no trouble reaching the second level and sealing defenders … dedicated to developing
his lean muscle weight and worked hard to shed the bad pounds (lost 25 pounds after enrolling in South Bend) … after missing most of his freshman season, started
26 straight games to finish his college career.

WEAKNESSES: High-cut and too easily out-leveraged at the point of attack … undeveloped body control and technique and spends too much time on the ground …
inconsistent depth with his pass-pro landmarks and struggles to recover … late hands and doesn’t properly utilize his length/timing to establ ish first meaningful
contact … uneven results achieving run angles on the move … gets top-heavy as a run blocker and finds his head overextended past his toes … drew five flags in 2023
(one false start, two holds and two personal fouls) … suffered a torn meniscus in his first career game (September 2021), which required surgery and sidelined him for
the rest of the regular season (returned for the bowl game) … almost all (97.8 percent) of his offensive snaps in college cam e at right tackle.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Notre Dame, Fisher lined up predominantly at right tackle in offensive coordinator Gerad Parker’s balanced sc heme. The top-ranked
recruit in Brian Kelly’s final recruiting class in South Bend, he was “Wally Pipped” at left tackle by Joe Alt as a freshman and produced uneven results at right tackle
the last two seasons (he really could have benefited from a senior season to continue developing). Fisher will entice evaluat ors with his size, compete skills and foot
quickness and drive them crazy with his inconsistent balance, technique and timing. His hands and feet are too often disjointed and can be exposed by savvy
defenders who will set traps for him. Overall, Fisher is a big, athletic finesse blocker who flashes power but falls off too many blocks and needs to introduce mor e
control to his play style before he is ready for NFL competition. He is a development al prospect reminiscent of Nicholas Petit-Frere (2022 third-round pick).

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 73 overall)

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12. KIRAN AMEGADJIE | Yale 6053 | 323 lbs. | 4SR Hinsdale, Ill. (Central) 2/1/2002 (age 22.23) #72

BACKGROUND: Kiran (Kuh-RON) Amegadjie (Ah-MEH-Gah-G), who has a twin sister and younger half-brother, was born just outside of Chicago and grew up in Lake
Zurich, Ill. His parents both immigrated from Africa and met at Strayer University (Md.) in 1994. His father (Boris) was born in Togo and played college soccer in
France; his mother (Gislaine) is from Cameroon. Amegadjie grew up speaking French (he learned English in kindergarten) and sp ent his childhood summers in Togo
with his grandparents. His parents divorced when he was 12, and he moved to nearby Hinsdale, Ill., with his mother. Amegadjie started playing basketball in fifth
grade, but he didn’t take up football until eighth grade, despite growing up an NFL fan. He attended Hinsdale Central High School but didn’t play football as a
freshman because of a “bad experience” with a coach in eighth grade. At the urging of his friends, he returned to football as a sophomore and played on the JV team.
Amegadjie moved up to varsity as a junior and started at left tackle for his final two seasons, helping Central to a combined record of 16-5 and back-to-back playoff
appearances. He also played basketball at Central for two years before deciding to focus on football.

A two-star recruit, Amegadjie was the 284th-ranked offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 79 recruit in Illinois. A late bloomer, he didn’t attend
recruiting camps until the summer before his senior year and was behind on the recruiting radar. After his junior season, Amegadjie started receiving attention from
college coaches, receiving offers from Indiana State, Southern Illinois and Princeton. He received 22 scholarship offers in all, but only one from an FBS program
(Central Michigan; nearby Northwestern was close to offering but never did). Amegadjie considered Central Michigan, but he fell in love with the people and campus
at Yale and committed in August 2019. Soon after he enrolled, the 2020 fall season was cancelled due to the pandemic, which gave the raw lineman time to develop
his body and learn the playbook. Amegadjie started at left guard as a sophomore before moving to left tackle for his fin al two seasons. Amegadjie is on track to
graduate in the summer of 2024 with his degree in political science. He received an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but couldn’t participate because of a quad
injury (he did travel to Mobile to meet with several NFL teams).

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (10/10) RG Honorable-Mention All-Ivy
2022: (10/10) LT First Team All-Ivy
2023: (4/4) LT Third Team All-American; First Team All-Ivy; Missed final six games (left quad)
Total: (24/24) 14 LT, 10 RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6053 323 9 5/8 36 1/8 85 1/2 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left quad)
PRO DAY - 325 - - - - - - - - - - 21 (weight and bench only — left quad)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size with elite length and a body/strength profile that can be molded … clean, efficient movements at the snap , with basketball feet and
accurate landmark depth … able to naturally sink his hips and play with bend … keeps his hands/reach in front of him to maintain distance with pass rushers … locks
on in the run game and drives his feet … runs the chute well from a three-point stance … effective second-level blocker to locate, fit and finish … intelligent, tough and
driven (OL coach Stefon Wheeler: “Just because you’re at Yale doesn’t mean you have the same acumen for football, but Kiran i s absolutely sharp. And he wants to be
great.”) … sought out and trained with NFL offensive-line legend Willie Anderson during the 2023 offseason … started double -digit games at both tackle (14) and
guard (10) over his three seasons in college.

WEAKNESSES: Technical approach has improved but remains a work in progress … still learning how/when to adjust his set points based on the type of rusher he is
facing … needs to keep his guard up versus slow-developing rush moves that lull him into settling his feet … not a polished blocker in terms of angles … plays physical
in the run game but needs to be meaner and impose his will … suffered a partially torn left quad during practice (October 2023) and required season-ending surgery,
which also sidelined him for most of the pre-draft process … inexperienced — played only two seasons of high school football and three seasons of college football
(and all of his college reps came versus FCS competition).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Yale, Amegadjie lined up at left tackle the last two seasons in Yale’s multiple run scheme. After not playing football until midway
through high school, he put himself on the NFL radar with his ascending play in the Ivy League, alt hough his season-ending injury in 2023 was disappointing — he
missed half of his final season and NFL scouts were unable to see him face better competition at the Senior Bowl. From a size and athletic standpoint, Amegadjie pops
on film, because of his rare length, light feet and smooth body control to mirror pass rushers or create momentum as a run blocker. Though he does a great job
repositioning his hands and feet, his inexperience is also apparent when it comes to timing and adjustment fundamentals. Overall, Amegadjie is a raw prospect who
needs technical and strength work before he sees live NFL reps, but his physical ingredients and competitive drive are the fo undational elements that pro coaches
want to develop. He projects as a backup left tackle as a rookie who has all the tools to gradually develop into an NFL starter.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 87 overall)

13. CHRISTIAN JONES | Texas 6052 | 305 lbs. | 6SR Cypress, Texas (Cypress Woods) 5/12/2000 (age 23.95) #70

BACKGROUND: Christian Jones, who has a younger sister, was born and raised in the Houston area. His family is from Jamaica, and he grew u p as a soccer player and
diehard fan of the sport (Cristiano Ronaldo and Yaya Toure were his favorite Premier League players). Always the biggest player on the pitch, soccer w as Jones’ focus
throughout childhood, and he had dreams of playing in college. Jones attended Cypress Woods High School, where he played socc er as a 6-foot-3, 215-pound
freshman. After his sophomore season, Jones started to realize his best opportunity at a college scholarship might be in football, and he joined varsity in the spring of
2016 — despite having zero prior experience. As a junior, the coaches started him out on the defensive line, and he posted 17 tackles. As a senior, Jones moved to the
offensive line and started at left tackle in 2017, earning first team All-District.

A three-star recruit, Jones was the No. 56 offensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 101 recruit in Texas. Having not played football until his junior
season, he was late to the recruiting radar, but he showed enough potential in his first year to draw scholarship offers from Houston, Rice, SMU, Texas State, Tulsa
and Yale. Jones initially committed to SMU in June 2017, but he kept an open mind during his senior season and added offers from Cal, Iowa State, Vanderbilt and
Virginia. He was reportedly leaning toward Cal (his parents, who are first-generation college graduates, prioritized academics) until Texas (his dream school) made a
late run and offered him a week before signing day. Jones signed with the Longhorns and was the No. 23 recruit in former head coach Tom Herman’s 2018 class.
Jones, who is an eight-time Big 12 Honor Roll honoree, earned his undergraduate degree in December 2021 and went on to get his master’s in sport man agement
(May 2023). He accepted an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/0)
2020: (10/10) 9 RT, 1 LT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) LT
2022: (13/13) RT Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2023: (13/13) RT Honorable Mention All-Big 12
Total: (61/48) 35 RT, 13 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6052 305 10 5/8 34 1/2 83 5/8 5.04 2.94 1.77 - - 4.78 8.09 20 (no vertical or broad — choice)
PRO DAY 6052 311 10 5/8 35 83 1/4 - - - - - 4.75 8.00 - (stood on combine run and bench)

STRENGTHS: Strong body structure with proportioned thickness in his thigs and torso … long arms and big hands show up on paper and on tape … relies on his length
and strike timing to stymie rush threats (Alabama’s Chris Braswell says Jones is the toughest blocker he faced in 2023) … active on his feet with his initial pass-pro
slides to run rushers wide of the pocket … naturally stout to stall speed-to-power rush attempts with his anchor or seal run lanes … quickly gains position as a run
blocker to latch and run his feet to create movement … finishing attitude shows up on every game tape … sees the field well to sort through pressures … pl ay
confidence and toughness went from “good to great” over the last few seasons, according to an NFL scout … logged double-digit starts at both right tackle (35) and
left tackle (13) and proved his durability with 48 starts over the Longhorns’ last 49 games.

WEAKNESSES: Hip tightness and inconsistent knee bend hinder him on redirects … some of that stiffness limits his ability to turn and win with angles … needs to be
sharper with his second-level landmarks to pick off linebackers … responsible for 29 penalties in his career, including eight flags (four false starts, four holds) in 2023
… sets hard on his outside foot in pass pro and needs to improve his patience to rework his feet and catch inside spins/count ers … his hands tend to be wide and
tardy, which will welcome physical rushers into his chest … excessive leaning will occasionally disrupt his body balance, making it easier fo r rushers to set him up or
shed his snatch … missed one game as a super senior (November 2023) due to injury … will be 24 years old as a rookie.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Texas, Jones was entrenched as the Longhorns’ right tackle in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s zone-based run scheme. A soccer player
growing up, he didn’t play football until his junior year of high school (and didn’t play offensive li ne until his senior year). But he developed into a key cog on the
Longhorns’ offensive line (3,219 career snaps). With his functional mobility and long arms, Jones uses short, controlled step s in the run game and rolls his hips for
movement on down/drive blocks. Although he plays stout and alert in pass protection, he tends to be a waist -bender and can be stressed in space. Overall, Jones is
high-cut with signs of stiffness in his movements, but he is strong at contact and maintains his feel on first - and second-level blocks, allowing him to finish his man
with punishing hands. He projects best as an NFL swing tackle and a team’s third offensive tackle.

GRADE: 4th Round

14. CAEDAN WALLACE | Penn State 6047 | 314 lbs. | 5SR Robbinsville, N.J. (The Hun School) 4/18/2000 (age 24.02) #74

BACKGROUND: Caedan Wallace, the youngest of three boys, grew up near downtown Atlanta. His family moved to Rockland County (Atlanta suburbs), where he
started playing football and falling in love with the sport. In 2012, when Wallace was in middle school, the family relocated to central New Jersey. Wallace initially
enrolled at Robbinsville High School and played on the freshman team before seeing varsity action as a sophomore. He transfer red to The Hun School of Princeton
(the alma mater of Myron Rolle), a private boarding school known for its academics and football, and he reclassified from the 2018 class to 2019. Wallace started on
varsity for three seasons at The Hun School and played both ways as an offensive lineman and defensive tackle. He helped the program to an 8-0 record and the 2016
state championship. As a junior and senior, he was a team captain and all-conference player, bouncing between left tackle, right tackle and left guard and helping The
Hun School to league titles. Wallace was named a U.S. Army All -American and the 2018 prep lineman of the year as a senior with 47 pancake blocks and 80
knockdowns. He also lettered in track at both Robbinsville and The Hun School, winning the 2016 sectional championship in the shot put (48 feet, 6.5 inches) and
posting a personal best of 135-2 in the discus.

A four-star recruit, Wallace was the No. 3 offensive guard in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit from New Jersey (two spots ahead of WR John Metchie).
He was the No. 81 recruit nationally, one spot ahead of WR Jameson Williams. His recruitment took off after he transferred to The Hun School, and he received
scholarship offers from Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State, Rutgers, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Temple before his junior year. Wallace later picked up SEC
offers from Florida, LSU and Tennessee, and Michigan and Stanford also made late pushes. But he visited Penn State multiple times and developed a relationship with
the coaches, committing to the Nittany Lions in April 2018. Wallace was the No. 3 recruit in James Franklin’s 2019 class.

Wallace’s father (Charles) played football at The Citadel (1986-89) and is currently the CEO of The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City (N.J.). Caedan’s older brother
(Charles) was an offensive lineman at Delaware State (2016-17). Wallace accepted an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (4/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (9/7) RT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) RT
2022: (8/7) RT Missed final five regular-season games (ankle)
2023: (13/13) RT Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Total: (47/40) RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6047 314 10 3/4 34 82 5/8 5.15 2.98 1.73 31 9’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - 4.96 7.73 - (shuttle and 3-cone only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with his body width and thickness … creates push in the run game when he rolls his hips through contact … flas hes violence through
engagement and sustains through the whistle … has a good feel for when to keep his feet beneath him and when to go for the kill shot … displays functional slide
quickness and coordination to cover up pass rushers … his large hands are well timed in pass protection to seal and keep rush ers from his body … looks comfortable

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passing off and addressing basic stunts and blitzes … Penn State coaches say they saw a meaningful uptick in his preparation skills in 2023 (offensive line coach Phil
Trautwein: “His mindset has changed overall in a better way in the meeting room.”) … all his starts came at right tackle, but NFL scouts say he saw plenty of guard
reps during practice.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have elite range in his lateral movements, creating a small margin for error versus edge speed … his pads tend to rise in his pass-set urgency,
forcing him to open his hips and readjust his depth points … his anchor breaks down once he gets upright … needs to maintain low pad level (without dropping his eye
level) as a run blocker to unlock his point-of-attack strength … grabby and can get caught with too much cloth when attempting to recover … missed the final five
games of the regular season as a junior because of a lingering ankle injury (October 2022) … charged with possession of a controlled substance (August 2020) … will
be 24 years old on draft weekend … all 40 of his college starts (and 99.8 percent of his college snaps) came at right tackle, and he is unpro ven at other positions.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Penn State, Wallace was entrenched as the right tackle in former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s multipl e run scheme. After
breaking into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman, he showed steady progress year over year, including a strong senior season in 2023. Although his kick-slide
isn’t always explosive, Wallace stays controlled/squared as a pass blocker to close space and cut off rushers with his strike timing. When his technique is on point, he
has the functional movements and strength behind his hands to be a presence in the run game. Overall, Wallace needs to continue developing his consistency, but
he is a smooth athlete with a wide base, punch-ready hands and improved physicality to finish. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him starting as an NFL rookie at
right tackle or potentially inside at guard.

GRADE: 4th Round

15. JAVON FOSTER | Missouri 6054 | 313 lbs. | 6SR Detroit, Mich. (West Bloomfield) 3/31/2000 (age 24.07) #76
BACKGROUND: Javon (juh-VON) Foster was born and raised in Detroit. He first got involved with sports (specifically, basketball) at age 4 and went from his church’s
pee-wee basketball team to youth leagues and then AAU tournaments. Foster tried football at age 9, but he was forced to play with older kids because of his size and
didn’t enjoy the experience, instead focusing on basketball throughout middle school. After his first high school closed, he transferred to West Bloomfield High School
and decided to give football another chance after his sophomore year. Despite very little experience, Foster started at left tackle as a jun ior and participated in
several camps. As a senior, he played both ways at defensive tackle and left tackle and earned first team All-State and All-Conference honors. Foster helped lead West
Bloomfield to an 11-3 finish in the 2017 season, which culminated in a one-point loss (3-2) in the Division I state championship game. He also lettered in basketball.

A three-star recruit, Foster was the 141st-ranked offensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 32 recruit in Michigan. Having not played football until his
junior year of high school, he was a relative unknown on the recruiting radar, but several MAC programs (Bowling Green, Buffalo, Toledo) recognized his potential
and offered him after his junior season. After attending a recruiting camp at Central Michigan in June 2017, he earned an offer and committed to the Chippewas.
After his senior season, Foster started to hear from more schools and received offers from Missouri and Cincinnati. After visiting the Missouri ca mpus, he
decommitted from CMU and flipped to the SEC school, which was his only Power 5 offer. Foster was Missouri’s highest-ranked offensive lineman in its 2018 class.

Foster’s father (Jerome) was a defensive lineman at Ohio State (1979-82) and was a fifth-round pick (No. 139 overall) in the 1983 NFL Draft, playing four seasons
between the Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. Foster took advantage of the extra year of eligibility and retu rned to Columbia for his sixth season in
2023. He graduated with his degree in sport management. Foster accepted an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (2/0)
2020: (9/2) RT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) LT
2022: (13/13) LT
2023: (13/13) LT First Team All-SEC; Team captain
Total: (50/41) 39 LT, 2 RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6054 313 9 5/8 34 5/8 83 3/8 5.30 3.04 1.77 32 1/2 8’10” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, skills — left hamstring)
PRO DAY 6056 311 9 1/2 34 5/8 83 1/8 - - - - 8’9” 4.93 7.70 18 (stood on combine run and vert)

STRENGTHS: Has quality NFL size and length … snaps out of his stance to reach and cut off defenders … does a nice job on cross-formation pulls and makes defenders
feel him coming down the chute … physical at contact with the strength in his hands to stun his man … w ashes down with attitude and would often escort his man off
the screen … improved kick-slide timing to hit his landmarks versus edge speed … holds his own in five -man protections without help, using his body control and
reach to ride rushers wide of the pocket … can get the job done out in the screen game … voted a team captain in 2023 … durable and started every game at left
tackle for Missouri the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have excitable athletic talent by NFL standards … his feet and hands need to get on the same page, and he lacks the fluidity in hi s lower half to
easily recover once compromised … put too many undisciplined plays on film for a super senior, including eight false starts in 2023 … timing issues result in excessive
leaning or a soft punch, opening the door for rushers … choppy footwork into his run blocks disrupt his balance and ability to sustain without holding … appeared to
play up and down based on the competition level … will be a relatively old rookie at age 24 … doesn’t offer much position flexibility with 94.1 percent of his college
snaps coming at left tackle.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Missouri, Foster was entrenched at left tackle in offensive coordinator Kirby Moore’s RPO, zone -based run scheme. After not
playing football or lifting weights until he was 16, he made noticeable improvements during his time in Col umbia and earned first team All-SEC as a super senior in
2023. A long-limbed, high-cut blocker, Foster is at his best when he properly uses his length and redirect strength to widen defenders in the run game or stymie
rushers off the edge. However, he has lunging tendencies and bad habits often leave him out-leveraged (also finished with the second-most penalties in the SEC in
2023). Overall, Foster isn’t a great bender, and his footwork and technique must continue to improve. But his size, strength and functional movements are a solid
starting point for an NFL team looking for a developmental prospect. He projects as a backup left tackle with a chance to be more.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

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16. NATHAN THOMAS | Louisiana 6050 | 332 lbs. | 5SR New Orleans, La. (Chalmette) 8/22/2001 (age 22.68) #50

BACKGROUND: Nathan “Nate” Thomas was born and raised in New Orleans. He played some basketball growing up before starting football at age 11. Thomas
attended Chalmette High School where he was a three-year letterman and was an oversized tight end in a wing-T offense. He became a starter as a junior and helped
the offense rush for 2,381 yards and 171 first downs. As a senior, Thomas again lined up as a 270 -pound tight end and led Chalmette to another state playoff
appearance. He also lettered in basketball as a sophomore and junior in high school.

A three-star recruit, Thomas was the 201st-ranked offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 87 recruit in Louisiana. He received his first offer , from
Louisiana, in the spring of his junior season. Thomas added FCS offers from Grambling, McNeese State and Northwestern State, but he comm itted to Louisiana (his
lone FBS offer) the summer before his senior season. He was the No. 23 recruit in former head coach Billy Napier’s 2019 recruiting class (same class as O’Cyrus
Torrence). Thomas played offensive line for the first time after he enrolled. He accepted an invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (1/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2019
2020: (0/0) Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (7/0)
2022: (13/13) LT
2023: (12/12) LT Honorable Mention All-SBC; Missed bowl game (knee)
Total: (33/25) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6050 332 10 3/4 33 3/4 83 5.19 2.98 1.76 25 8’11” - 8.01 - (no shuttle or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6051 330 10 7/8 33 1/4 82 1/4 - - - - - 4.65 - 24 (shuttle, bench, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking frame with well-distributed mass … has long arms and big hands, and they don’t go to waste … gets defenders moving in reverse with his
raw power and upper-body torque … can latch with a tight grip when his hands hit their mark … operates well on the move to gain proper positioning on zone-based
concepts … shows efficient lower-body movements in pass protection … occasionally late dropping his anchor, but has the base strength to stymie rushers and ge t
away with it … his punch has some heft behind it, and his recoil allows for quick resets to go a few rounds … stays after his blocks and doesn’t noticeably take plays off
regardless of the situation … relatively young for his class, and it feels like there is untapped potential still there for a fifth-year senior.

WEAKNESSES: A tad heavy-legged and can be late to answer inside rush counters … has a slight wind up with his punch and hands often stay wide, openin g his chest
to defenders … guilty of lunging and overcommitting his upper half mid-slide … can be tossed off balance when he gets straight-legged … can be thrown off by
simulated pressures and lingering defenders that force him to overthink … needs to do a better job of staying under control o ut in space, especially when tasked with
blocking linebackers at the second level … a left tackle only in college and doesn’t have any interior experience … had a minor knee procedure (November 2023) and
missed the 2023 bowl game.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Louisiana, Thomas lined up at left tackle in offensive coordinator Tim Leger’s zone -heavy run scheme. A blocking tight end in high
school, he transitioned to offensive tackle for the Ragin’ Cajuns and started the past two seasons at left tackle, including a standout senior year that boosted his draft
grade. Although his feet tend to get loud in pass protection, Thomas moves well laterally and has the body quickness to reach and cut off defenders. Despite several
undisciplined habits that need to be addressed, he strikes with a mauling attitude and appears to genuinely enjoy the physicality of the position. Overall, Thomas has
sloppy tendencies and needs to stay off the ground, but he is a smooth mover with strong mitts that help him batter and sustain (when they are well placed). His
raw power might be accentuated best at guard in the NFL.

GRADE: 5th Round

17. WALTER ROUSE | Oklahoma 6056 | 314 lbs. | 5SR Silver Spring, Md. (Sidwell) 3/9/2001 (age 23.13) #75

BACKGROUND: Walter Rouse, an only child, grew up outside of Washington D.C. His father (Victor) died from heart -related complications in December 2019. Rouse
grew up playing basketball and was also very involved with Boy Scouts (and eventually became an Eagle Scout). He started playing football in seventh grade but didn’t
take it seriously until high school. Rouse attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C., where he was part of a state c hampionship as a freshman defensive
tackle. He played on both the offensive and defensive lines over his final three seasons. As a junior, Rouse was named first team All-League and All-State at offensive
tackle, while also accounting for 97 tackles, seven sacks and a pair of rushing touchdowns. As a senior captain, he again earned All-League and All-State honors at
offensive tackle along with All-Metro on defense with 60 tackles and three sacks. Rouse was a two-time team captain on the basketball team as well and helped
Sidwell Friends to the 2017 league championship. He also lettered in track as a senior and placed second at the 2019 state ch ampionships in the discus (125 feet, 7
inches). His personal best in the shot put was 43 -7.

A three-star recruit, Rouse was the No. 36 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Washington D.C. After his junior season, his recruitment
blew up, and he eventually finished with over 40 offers, including several of the national’s top programs, like Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and
Tennessee. However, Rouse had grown up dreaming of becoming a surgeon and prioritized academics during his recruitment. He considered offers from several Ivy
League programs, as well as Northwestern and Duke, before committing to Stanford in September 2018. Rouse was the No. 15 recruit in head coach David Shaw’s
2019 class. After four seasons with the program, he entered the transfer portal in December 2022 after Shaw resigned. Rouse i nitially committed to Nebraska but
flipped to Oklahoma just two days later. He later explained that he felt Oklahoma would give him the best chance of becoming an NFL player.

Rouse’s grandfather (Walter V. Rouse), who died in June 1999, was an All -American basketball player at Loyola (1961-64) and scored the game-winning basket in the
1963 national championship game. Rouse became engaged to his fiancée (Bobbie Banks) in July 2023. He was a finalist for the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy and is
a few classes shy of achieving his degree in biomechanical engineering from Stanford. Rouse accepted an invitation to the 202 4 East-West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2019: (12/11) LT Stanford; Freshman All-American; Started the final 11 games; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (6/6) LT Stanford; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) LT Stanford
2022: (10/10) LT Stanford; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed two games (labrum tear)
2023: (13/13) LT Oklahoma; Honorable Mention All-Big 12
Total: (53/52) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 313 10 1/8 35 1/8 83 3/4 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6057 314 10 35 1/8 84 5.25 2.94 1.84 33 9’2” 4.83 7.89 - (no bench press — shoulder soreness)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with his frame and body length … displays functional athleticism and footwork … gains proper depth and smartly uses angles to cut off
rush lanes before they develop … plays long and punctual in pass protection and stays locked on once latch ed … sinks his hips to anchor and slow down the charge of
bull rushers … runs his feet and clears out defensive linemen on angle -drive blocks once connected … made key improvements with his technical approach and
recoveries on the 2023 tape … very intelligent on and off the field with an impressive personal resume … proven toughness and played through most of the 2022
season with a torn labrum … there is no substitute for experience, and he has 52 collegiate starts under his belt.

WEAKNESSES: Moves with tightness in his hips, hindering his redirects and recoveries … often undersets and is tardy when attempting to re fit … doesn’t have ideal
lateral range by NFL standards … eagerness to make contact can disrupt timing and leave him bending at the waist … play strength is only average, which shows when
attempting to sustain his blocks … gets away with holds (also flagged for four holding calls in 2023) … suffered a torn labru m in his shoulder (September 2022) and
missed two games, but played through the injury and waited to have surgery until after the season (December 2022), which sidelined him for 2023 spring practices at
Oklahoma … a left tackle only in college and lacks functional experience at other positions.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Oklahoma, Rouse replaced Anton Harrison at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby’s up -tempo, RPO-based scheme.
Considered a likely undrafted NFL prospect after four seasons at Stanford, he transferred to Norman for his final college season and made noticeable improvements,
which turned him into a draftable option. In pass protection, Rouse works hard to maximize his length and has learned to trust his spatial awareness, although NFL
rushers will be able to expose his stiffness when attempting to redirect. It might not always look pretty, but he has enough drive to flush out defender s in the run
game. Overall, Rouse might not have a distinguishing trait to hang his hat on, but he has NFL size and smarts with passable athleti cism and strength to compete
for an NFL roster spot. He is a potential swing tackle at the next level.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

18. ETHAN DRISKELL | Marshall 6083 | 313 lbs. | 6SR Louisville, Ky. (Holy Cross) #52
BACKGROUND: Ethan Driskell (DRISS-kul), one of three children, was born and raised in Louisville. He was a multisport athlete growing up and focused primarily on
baseball, basketball and football (he started playing football in second grade). Driskell attended Holy Cross, a Catholic school in Louisville, where he was a four-year
varsity letterman and played both ways as an offensive lineman, defensive lineman and tight end. Driskell started at left tac kle as a junior and senior, leading Holy
Cross to the 1A state playoffs both years, while also lining up as a nose tackle and defensive end. He was also a standout basketball player and led the state in blocks
per game (3.4) as a junior. In his final season, Driskell was named second team All-Region.

A no-star recruit, Driskell wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services. He was focused on basketball most of his life and trained year-round with AAU, which led to him
being overlooked by football programs. During his senior year, he received an offer fro m Kentucky — his dream school — and was ready to commit, but that
opportunity fell through. Instead, Driskell found his college football path as a walk-on at Marshall, one of the first programs to show interest in him. He joined the
program in 2018 but wasn’t on the active roster until the 2019 season and was put on scholarship in 2020. After battling injuries, Driskell started every game at left
tackle over his final two seasons. He graduated with his degree in April 2022. Driskell accepted an invitation t o the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Enrolled as a walk-on
2019: Redshirted
2020: (9/0) Blocked PAT; Put on scholarship; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/0) Offseason labrum injury
2022: (13/13) LT
2023: (13/13) LT Third Team All-SBC
Total: (48/26) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6083 313 10 1/2 35 3/8 83 1/2 - - - - - - - - (no workout — grade 1 right hamstring)
PRO DAY 6085 313 10 3/8 34 1/2 83 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — grade 2 left hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Rare height with a long frame that he gradually grew into … flies out of his stance and stays controlled on the move … plays with a wide base, and his
basketball background is evident in his lateral footwork running the arc … utilizes his long levers to establish first contact and maintain separation between hi mself
and rushers in pass pro … showed the ability to recover and reset his anchor when rocked by a bull rush during Senior Bowl pr actices … displays power in his upper
half to turn/dump defenders when he latches on with his hands … executes reach blocks and ke eps his feet pumping to wash defenders … works well in tandem to
bulldoze run lanes on double teams … competes with an edge … blocked an extra-point try in 2020 … started all 26 games at left tackle the past two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Playing with lower pad level will always be a battle for him … overeager and caught lunging at times in outside zone … initial hand strikes better hit
their targets, because he lacks ideal body fluidity to cleanly refit on the move … that lack of bend also shows on some of his combination b locks … leverage issues also
show in pass protection, and smaller rushers will be able to drip underneath his outside reach … need s to use better sink at the top of the rush to stay under control
… though he is patient with his punch, he can be tardy at times and allow rushers into his chest … struggles to fully unlock the power in his frame when he doesn’t
stay square to rushers … older prospect … all of his collegiate starts came at left tackle and lacks experience at other positions.

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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Marshall, Driskell lined up at left tackle in offensive coordinator Clint Trickett’s balanced run scheme. Aft er high school, he needed
development time to convert his body and mindset from basketball to football and showed gradual im provement over his last two seasons with the Herd. In pass
protection, Driskell moves well laterally and meets rushers with his long arms and stout hands, which strengthens his anchor to answer power when he stays
centered. In the run game, he can dig out and drive defenders with his enforcer mentality, but he will need to play with better pad level and technique for consistent
sustain in the NFL. Overall, Driskell has towering size, and leverage will always be an area of emphasis for him, but he displays the functional movement skills and
encouraging power to earn meaningful snaps in the NFL. While further development is needed, he has a realistic chance to grow into a swing tackle.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

19. FRANK CRUM | Wyoming 6082 | 313 lbs. | 6SR Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) #75

BACKGROUND: Francis “Frank” Crum, one of four children, grew up in Laramie. He played multiple sports as a child and was an Eagle Scout, but he spent most of his
time on basketball and football. His father and grandfather both played college football at Wyoming, and his first cousin is Adam Morrison, a basketball star at
Gonzaga and the No. 3 pick in the 2006 NBA Draft (he also won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers). Crum attended Laramie High School where he
was a four-year varsity letterman on the offensive and defensive lines. He started at right tackle as a junior before moving to left tackle for his senior season where he
earned all-conference honors in 2017. Crum was also a standout basketball player and lettered in track. As a senior, he placed t hird in the shot put (51 feet, 4 inches)
at the 4A state championships.

A two-star recruit, Crum wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. He started to pick up traction as a recruit the summer before his
senior year, garnering interest from Colorado State, Nevada, Utah State and Wyoming. Crum entertained the idea of playing elsewhere, but he ultimately decided to
stay home and commit to Wyoming in October 2017. He was the 21st-ranked recruit (out of 22) in former head coach Craig Bohl’s 2018 class. Crum took advantage of
the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Wyoming for his sixth season in 2023.

Crum’s father (Gary), now a bank consultant, was an all-conference offensive lineman and captain at Wyoming (1977-81) before a stint with the Miami Dolphins. He
won an FCS national championship in 1984 as the offensive line coach at Montana State and spent 20 years as a college football referee. Frank’s grandfather (Earl)
played for Wyoming in 1940. Crum, who is a licensed real estate agent in Wyoming, graduated with his degree in finance and ea rned his MBA. He accepted an
invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/5) RT
2020: (6/6) RT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) RT
2022: (12/12) RT Missed one game (injury)
2023: (13/13) LT First Team All-MWC
Total: (57/49) 36 RT, 13 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6082 313 10 1/2 33 7/8 82 4.94 2.85 1.68 31 1/2 9’6” 4.73 7.39 22
PRO DAY 6076 310 10 3/8 34 1/4 82 1/2 - - - - - - - 27 (skill drills and bench press only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Towering tackle with big paws and long arms … agile-footed in his kick-slide depths to mirror two-way go rushers … able to open his hips and steer his
target away from the pocket … uses lower-body quickness to fit, latch and drive in the run game … able to remove defensive linemen on down blocks when he gains
proper leverage … pays attention to his hand placement for proper strikes to gain the upper hand … picks things up quickly an d made in-game adjustments on film …
enrolled at 250 pounds and dedicated himself to adding muscle mass … his coaches point out his practice habits and “never take a rep off” mentality as wh at
separates him from others … dependable with experience at both left and right tackle (57 career games played), missing only one game because of injury.

WEAKNESSES: His height will work against him and lead to extra leaning … moves with fluidity in his lower body but needs to utilize more consistent knee bend for
cleaner reactions to secondary rush moves … lateral range is only average, showing small margin for error with his depth steps (see 2023 Colorado State and Toledo
tapes) … urgency to cut off edge speed will leave him open to inside counters … the timing of his punch has room for improvem ent, which directly influences his
anchor … was diagnosed with pericarditis (tissue swelling around the heart) in March 2023 after he experienced chest pains; he saw five different cardiol ogists and
sat out spring practices until he was cleared to play.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Wyoming, Crum lined up at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Tim Polasek’s scheme. The first third -generation player in the
Cowboys football program, he started at right tackle for four seasons before moving to left tackle in 2023 (he led the offense in snaps played), finishing his career
with 49 starts (he had four different offensive line coaches in six seasons). As a run blocker, “Frank the Tank” lives up to his nickname with his ability to fit and drive
bodies to clear runways for the ball carrier. He was one of the better testers at the combine (ranked in the top three among all offensive linemen in the 40-yard and
10-yard dash), but his waist-bending will disrupt his balance in pass protection and his punch timing lacks consistency. Overall, Crum needs continued refinement
with his technique to mask some of his deficiencies, but he plays quick, stout and experienced. He will compete for a reserve swing tackle role in the NFL.

GRADE: 6th Round

20. TRAVIS GLOVER JR. | Georgia State 6060 | 317 lbs. | 6SR Vienna, Ga. (Dooly County) 8/17/2000 (age 23.69) #52
BACKGROUND: Travis Glover Jr. grew up in Vienna, a small, two-stoplight town in central Georgia. He attended Dooly County High School and didn’t start taking
football seriously until his junior season. Glover started on both the offensive and defensive lines in 2016 and earned an invitation to the Georgia Elite Classic all-star
game, which helped get him noticed. He started at left tackle as a senior and helped Dooly County to the second round of the 2017 state playoffs, earning first team
All-State and All-Region honors. Glover also lettered in basketball and joined the track team as a senior, earning the “Most Improved” award.

A three-star recruit, Glover was the No. 170 offensive tackle and the No. 192 recruit in Georgia. After his first season of varsity football as a junior, his recruitment
picked up steam in the offseason, when he received his first official scholarship offe r from FCS Jacksonville State. His second offer — and his first SEC offer — came
from Mississippi State. FAU and Lane Kiffin made a hard push as Glover reached the finish line, and he held Power 5 offers fr om Pac-12 schools, like Arizona and

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Oregon State. But he decided to stay in-state and commit to Georgia State. He was the No. 9 recruit in the Panthers’ 2018 class. Glover took advantage of the extra
year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 202 3. He graduated with his degree from Georgia State. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl and was a midweek call -up to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/13) RT Freshman All-American
2020: (10/10) LT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) LT
2022: (11/9) 5 RT, 4 LG Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/12) LT First Team All-SBC; Missed bowl game
Total: (59/57) 35 LT, 18 RT, 4 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6060 317 9 3/4 34 3/4 84 3/8 5.27 3.06 1.81 27 1/2 8’4” 4.84 8.09 20

STRENGTHS: Massive-framed blocker with girth throughout … plays wide and isn’t easy to get around … has long arms and uses them to lock out and keep defenders
off him … tough guy to move at the point of attack, even when his pads rise … grip strength is outstanding and allows him to control the man in front of him … has
some pissed-off finishes on tape, using his upper body to torque rushers into a pretzel … when he is on the ground, it’s usually because he’s burying an opponent …
shows better range than expected to get out in space as a lead blocker on screens … has experience at both tackle spots and inside at guard … durable and missed
only one game in college (59 total games played), starting 45 straight to begin his career.

WEAKNESSES: Feet get heavy at times, and NFL wide speed will be a tall task — especially when he doesn’t gain enough ground off the snap … urgency to protect the
corner forces his legs to straighten out, pads to get high and balance to be disrupted … inconsistent with his sink … body stiffness leaves him late to react to defenders
out in space … more of a pusher in the run game than a scoop-and-drive player … high pads will make it very tough for him to win leverage battle versus NFL
defenders … hands often land wide and force him to try and recorrect mid-sustain … able to reach the second level, but his batting average adjusting to moving
targets at the second level is inconsistent.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Georgia State, Glover lined up primarily at left tackle in former head coach Shawn Elliott’s balanced offense . With 57 career starts
(second most in school history), he showed steady improvements over the years and played his best as a super senior. He continued that momentum with standout
weeks at the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl. A big-bodied blocker, Glover transfers his immense body force into his hands to jolt at contact, and he often goes back for
seconds with his punishing mentality. Though he appears heavy at times in space, he relies on his length to reassert himself and save his feet from the quicksand.
Overall, Glover isn’t an explosive athlete, and achieving leverage will be a constant battle for him, but he also isn’t a slug and looks for ways to unleash his power
in all areas. Given his experience at both tackle and guard, he can provide depth at multiple spots on a team’s depth chart.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

21. JOSIAH EZIRIM | Eastern Kentucky 6056 | 329 lbs. | 5SR Hilliard, Ohio (Davidson) 5/21/2001 (age 22.93) #75

BACKGROUND: Nnamdi “Josiah” Ezirim (EZ-eer-im), the oldest of four children (three boys, one girl), grew up in the Columbus suburb of Hilliard. His father
(Emmanuel), who moved to Ohio from Nigeria when he was 13, was a walk-on soccer player at Ohio State and later earned a scholarship before playing
professionally. Josiah started playing flag football at age 5, and his passion for the sport grew throughout Pop Warner and the youth levels, though he also played
basketball and soccer throughout childhood. Ezirim attended Hilliard Davidson High School, where he was a two-year varsity letterman on the defensive line (he
didn’t want anything to do with the offensive line in high school). After playing on the freshman team and then JV as a sopho more, he started at defensive end as a
junior and posted 39 tackles and three sacks. As a senior, Ezirim moved inside as a 250-pound nose tackle and helped Davidson to an 11 -2 record and the 2018
conference title. He earned All-Conference honors with 67 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble. Ezirim also lettered in track, winning the 2019 district titles in the
shot put (54 feet, 8 inches) and discus (164 feet). He also ran sprints and relays as a senior, posting a personal best of 12 .24 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

A three-star recruit, Ezirim was the 126th-ranked strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 69 recruit in Ohio. After his junior season, he
picked up his first scholarship offers, from FCS programs Eastern Kentucky and Youngstown St ate. In summer of 2018, Ezirim attended a camp at Cincinnati and left
with an offer. However, the Bearcats coaches wanted to move him to the offensive line, but he wanted to stay on defense (Ezirim: “I was a stubborn young man at
the time.”). Ezirim chose to sign with Eastern Kentucky and played defensive line for two seasons. He also joined the indoor track team as a thrower du ring his
freshman year (before the pandemic disrupted that season). After a coaching change, he played nose tackle in a 3 -4 scheme in 2020. The new staff convinced him to
try the offensive line prior to the 2021 season, though, because that is where they saw his highest ceiling. Ezirim started the 2022 and ‘23 seasons at right tackle. He
could have entered transfer portal and moved up to the FBS but said that “wasn’t in his DNA” and wanted to stay with the coaches helping him transition to offense.

Ezirim’s three younger siblings are up-and-coming athletes. His younger brother (CC) is a rising sophomore tight end at Toledo; his younger brother (Michael -Arinze)
was a three-star cornerback recruit in the 2024 recruiting class and signed with Toledo; hi s younger sister (Angel) is a college basketball recruit in the 2025 class.
Ezirim graduated with his degree in business in December 2023. He accepted an invitation to the East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (10/0) DL; Three tackles
2020: (6/0) DL; Nine tackles; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (5/0) Moved from the DL to the OL
2022: (12/8) RT
2023: (11/11) RT Second Team All-American; First Team All-UAC
Total: (44/19) RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 329 10 3/4 35 3/4 85 1/8 - - - - - - - 28 (no skill drills or workout — left hamstring)
PRO DAY 6056 328 10 3/8 35 85 1/4 5.15 3.02 1.92 29 1/2 9’5” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, drills — left hamstring)

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STRENGTHS: Looks the part of an NFL lineman with an athletic frame and outstanding arm length … comfortably carries 325 -plus pounds and moves with flexibility in
his lower half … fires off the ball in the run game to engulf defenders and generate movement … seems to enjoy removing defenders from their feet as a road grader
… solid functional strength to create stalemates … tries to work his hands underneath rushers for better control in pass prot ection … his discipline improved each
game and he wasn’t a flag magnet (only two penalties in 2023) … EKU offensive-line coach Erik Losey calls him one of his “favorite players and people of all time”
because of the way he developed the last few seasons … durable and played in all of EKU’s 23 games the last two seaso ns.

WEAKNESSES: Average lateral quickness and needs a lot of work in pass protection … inconsistent initial slide steps, which disrupts his p ass-set depth … his recovery
instincts are lacking right now … catches too much and doesn’t play with stiff hands to answer power … gets upright quickly, which lessens his anchor strength … lacks
experience picking up on pass-rush clues and plays too reactively instead of anticipating setup moves … finds himself high-hipped in the run game and falls off blocks
when his feet and upper half are working from different leverages … has the mobility to reach and pick off linebackers, but his breakdown angles must improve … a
right tackle only in college and lacks functional experience at other positions.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Eastern Kentucky, Ezirim lined up at right tackle in the Colonels’ inside/outside zone-run scheme. A defensive lineman only in high
school, he moved to the offensive line midway through his college career and showed gradual improvement the last two seasons in the FCS, while also holding his
own against the FBS opponents (Cincinnati, Kentucky) on Eastern Kentucky’s schedule. With his exceptional length and initial movements, Ezirim is ideally suited for a
zone-blocking scheme and didn’t give up a sack in 2023. However, he is still very new to the offensive line, and it shows — his blocking awareness is undeveloped, his
pass-set technique is raw, and his lateral control must improve. Overall, Ezirim has athletic tools and outstanding size but is inexperienced and will need time with a
patient coaching staff that can continue developing his talent and building his confidence on the offensive line. He is a draft -and-stash prospect with
developmental traits.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

22. GARRET GREENFIELD | South Dakota State 6056 | 311 lbs. | 6SR Rock Valley, Iowa (RV) 9/20/1999 (age 24.60) #74

BACKGROUND: Garrett Greenfield, one of three children, grew up in a football family in the northwest corner of Iowa. Following in the footsteps of his older brother,
he started playing pee-wee football in third grade, and football is what he wanted to do “as far back” as he can remember. Greenfield attended Rock Valley High
School, where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football. He played on the offensive and defensive lines and was named the team ’s MVP as a junior and senior.
As a junior, Greenfield helped lead Rock Valley to a 12-1 record and the 2016 2A state championship. As a senior, he led the program to a 10-2 record and the 2017
2A District title.

A no-star recruit, Greenfield wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services. Despite his high school accolades, he didn’t receive an y interest from FBS programs in the
Midwest. Several FCS teams in the Missouri Valley Conference showed interest, and Greenfie ld ultimately committed to South Dakota State. He started out at right
tackle before switching to left tackle for his final two seasons. Greenfield took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned
for his sixth season in 2023. His older brother (Grant) was an offensive lineman at Southwest Minnesota State (2012 -16). Greenfield was named to the MVFC Honor
Roll six straight years and graduated from South Dakota State with his degree in ad vertising. He accepted an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (3/0) Redshirted
2019: (7/0)
2020: (10/10) RT First Team All-MVFC; Pandemic-shortened season in spring of 2021
2021: (15/15) 14 RT, 1 LT
2022: (15/15) LT First Team All-American; First Team All-MVFC; Team captain
2023: (15/15) LT First Team All-American; First Team All-MVFC; Team captain
Total: (65/55) 31 LT, 24 RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 311 9 3/4 33 1/2 83 1/8 5.22 2.98 1.76 38 1/2 9’5” 4.85 7.76 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6056 313 10 34 1/8 84 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking frame, carries his weight well and has a massive wingspan … has explosiveness in his lower half to get out of his stance and handle edge
speed … his lateral quickness allows him to mirror … protects his breastplate and uses effective trap moves to handle long-arm attempts by rushers … keeps his eyes
in the right place to respond to games up front … nimble on the move to reach his landmarks and wall off run lanes … can also be a factor in the screen game … works
well in tandem on doubles … locks on with his grip strength and looks to run his feet with a mean streak … two-year team captain and is “all football, all the time” …
put together an extensive resume with 65 games played and 55 starts, including experience at both left and right tackle.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have elite arm length, which shows when his timing isn’t on point … a tad light and will surrender ground versus powe r-based rushers … his
initial kick-slide step is excessively wide and something NFL rushers will look to exploit … his hands are stiff at contact, but not powerful to jar his target … needs to do
a better job locking out to maintain space between him and rushers … needs to improve his leverage points … not a true people-mover in the run game and ends up
waist-bending to create added push … looks to finish, but sometimes he sacrifices his bearings to do so … will be 25 years old as a rookie … didn’t faced high-level pass
rushers on a consistent basis in the FCS.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at South Dakota State, Greenfield manned the left tackle spot in former offensive coordinator Zach Lujan’s balan ced gap/zone
scheme. After two seasons as the starting right tackle, he switched to the left side in 2022 and became an All -American, as he helped lead the Jackrabbits to back-to-
back FCS national titles. A natural athlete, Greenfield is a rangy blocker who has no issues running the arc with edge rusher s and efficiently cuts off defenders on the
back side of zone runs (his 38 1/2-inch vertical set a new combine record for offensive linemen). He lacks ideal length and power to keep rushers at his fingertips,
which causes his rhythm to break down. Overall, Greenfield must make improvements to his anchor and recovery skills to combat NFL opponents, but he is a
smooth-moving big man who is at his best on wide and mid-zone plays. He projects as a potential swing tackle in the NFL.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

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23. JULIAN PEARL | Illinois 6060 | 312 lbs. | 6SR Danville, Ill. (Danville) 10/6/1999 (age 24.55) #54

BACKGROUND: Julian Pearl, one of four children (three boys, one girl), grew up in East Moline, Ill. He started playing flag football for the Junior Panthers before his
family relocated to Georgia and he picked up tackle football. When Pearl was in eighth grade, his family returned to Illinois and settled in Danville (eastern Illinois
near the Indiana border). Following in the footsteps of his two older brothers, he played both basketball and football throughout middle school, including on the AAU
circuit. Pearl attended Danville High School where he was a four-year varsity letterman and played offense, defense and special teams. He was a defensive end and
tight end his first three years. As a senior, the 245-pound Pearl returned to defensive end but moved to offensive tackle. He helped Danville to a 9-3 record and
earned first team All-Conference and second team All-State honors on defense with 98 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and six sacks. A four-year letterman in basketball,
Pearl was Danville’s leading rebounder and lettered in track, setting personal bests of 44 feet, 7.5 in the shot put and 141 -8 in the discus.

A three-star recruit, Pearl was the 110th-ranked offensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 24 recruit in Illinois. He originally thought basketball would
be his future and was checking out Division III basketball programs when Northern Illinois offered him a football scholarship after his junior season. Pearl committed
to the MAC program but flipped to Illinois when his home -state school delivered an offer in April 2017. He signed and was the second-ranked recruit in former head
coach Lovie Smith’s 2018 class.

Pearl originally played on the defensive line when he enrolled but switched to the offensive line in 2019. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted
because of the pandemic and returned to Illinois for his sixth season in 2023. Both of Pearl’s older brothers were student -athletes at Division III Augustana College
(Ill.): Tayvian Johnson played basketball (2012-16) and Avery Jr. played on the offensive line (2014-17). Pearl graduated from Illinois with a degree in sociology. He
accepted an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (3/0)
2020: (7/4) RT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/10) 5 RT, 5 RG
2022: (12/12) LT Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/12) LT Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Total: (46/38) 24 LT, 9 RT, 5 RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6060 312 10 1/4 35 1/8 85 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)
PRO DAY 6061 310 10 1/4 35 1/8 85 3/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Passes the eye test with a large frame, big hands and long arms … plays with functional foot quickness out of his stance … sl ides well laterally to answer
wide speed … comfortable as a puller (short and long) and will finish backside … uses his reach effe ctively to stymie defenders in pass pro and latch and redirect
defenders in the run game (when he makes first meaningful contact) … generates some of his power from his lower body when he uses proper body leverage at
contact … will finish his man to the ground and blocks with competitive edge … developed his toughness from his older brothers growing up … started at thre e
different positions in college and finished his career starting 23 straight games at left tackle.

WEAKNESSES: Creates soft edges when he misfires or narrows his base … struggles to adjust to post-snap movement, especially across his face, when he doesn’t stay
on time with his hands … needs to do a better job keeping his feet under his pads … doesn’t play with the lower-body base or core strength (right now) to climb out of
awkward positions … will need to prove he can establish roots and withstand NFL power rushers … occasionally takes misguided angles to the second level, creating
openings for pursuit … needs to eliminate grabbing as a response option in his blocking catalog … was sidelined for the combine and Illinois pro day with a hamstring
issue … will be 25 years old as a rookie.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Illinois, Pearl settled in at left tackle in offensive coordinator Barry Lunney’s zone -based run scheme. More of a defensive lineman
throughout high school, he developed into a quality tackle prospect for the Illini (and still has room to go before he hits his ceiling), earning All-Big Ten honors the
past two seasons. In the run game, Pearl has strong hands to leverage blocks, operate on the move and finish in space. He sho ws the same athletic talent in pass
protection, although he needs to work on his set points, technique and core strength to avoid compromised positions (had a tough time against Penn State’s stable of
pass rushers on the 2023 tape). Overall, Pearl is still rough around the edges, but if he can improve his oversetting and lunging tendencies as a pass blocker, he has
the size, movement skills and run-blocking ability to make an NFL roster.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

24. TYLAN GRABLE | UCF 6056 | 306 lbs. | 6SR Gordon, Ga. (Wilkinson County) 10/4/1999 (age 24.56) #71

BACKGROUND: Tylan Grable, one of five children, was born and raised in Gordon, a small city smack-dab in the middle of Georgia. He grew up playing multiple sports
and was a do-everything athlete any time he played football. Grable attended Wilkinson County High School, where he was a four-year letterman on varsity (both
basketball and football). He started at quarterback as a sophomore and junior (5,103 combined) passing yards, but the team managed just five total wins over those
two seasons. Grable received recruiting interest but knew his future wouldn’t be at quarterback, so he prepared to switch positions for his senior year. However, h e
broke his foot during basketball season and then suffered the same injury in the first game of the 2017 football season, whic h sidelined him for his final season.

A no-star recruit, Grable wasn’t ranked by recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. He received interest from local Division I programs, which wanted to see the
230-pound quarterback at tight end or defensive end, but his foot injury as a senior prevented that. The lack of tape kept Divisi on I teams from offering him, and his
only opportunity was a scholarship offer from Division II West Alabama. However, Grable elected to be patient and not sign. A few months after signing day, FCS
Jacksonville State reached out, and Grable walked on as a tight end.

After redshirting at his new position in 2018, his coaches moved him to offensive tackle (although, injuries forced him to play both positions in 2019). Grable played
on the offensive line full-time in 2020 and earned the starting left tackle job. He entered the transfer portal after the 2021 season and committed to head coach Gus
Malzahn and UCF over Arizona State, Houston and others. Grable took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic. He graduated with
his degree from UCF (January 2023) and is working towards a second degree in sociology. Grable accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: Redshirted Jacksonville State; Walked on
2019: (12/0) Jacksonville State; Made the transition from TE to OL (and played both positions throughout the season)
2020: (11/10) LT Jacksonville State; Second Team All-American; First Team All-OVC; Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (8/6) LT Jacksonville State; Missed three games (injury); Entered the transfer portal in December 2021
2022: (14/14) LT UCF
2023: (13/13) LT UCF; Honorable Mention All-Big 12
Total: (58/43) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6056 306 10 1/8 33 5/8 80 5/8 4.95 2.84 1.69 36 1/2 9’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, drills, bench — rt hip)
PRO DAY 6053 308 10 3/8 33 5/8 80 1/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Coordinated athlete and has the feet of an oversized tight end … has done a nice job evenly distributing his added weight/bul k since moving to the
offensive line in 2019 … agile footwork helps him get in his stance quickly and protect the corner versus sp eed … shows the body control to redirect against inside
counter moves … has done a better job relying on his post hand, and his length in general, to slow down rushers … appears com fortable on short and long pulls …
uses his hip roll to work low to high and seal in the run game … keeps pounding his feet to generate movement when his latch hands are correctly placed … will
occasionally finish with a toss-and-bury move … takes coaching well and still considers himself a pupil … started all 27 games at UCF the past two seasons (and
practiced at center at the behest of UCF offensive line coach Herb Hand).

WEAKNESSES: Still more of a novice in several technical areas of playing the position, which is understandable considering his experience … hands often miss their
mark, which results in excessive lunging to recover (penalized seven times for holding in 2023) … will gi ve up ground when he allows rushers into his body … some of
his body stiffness will show once he is engaged … sightlines and anticipation to properly read pressures and blitz angles are still a work in progress … not a true
mauler in the run game and needs to finish with consistent torque/attitude … aside from tight end snaps at Jacksonville State, he was a left tackle only (96.4 percent
of his snaps) in college.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at UCF, Grable lined up at left tackle in head coach Gus Malzahn’s up-tempo spread offense. A high school quarterback turned tight
end and later offensive tackle in college (a similar path to that of Tytus Howard), he made the jump to t he FBS with the Knights and showed steady growth, not
allowing a sack in 2023. Grable is a smooth athlete and natural bender who can mirror in space and uses his long arms to reco ver. However, he needs to play with
better control and less lunging in pass protection and run blocking, and he must improve his hand placement for heavier strikes and more power behind his punch.
Overall, Grable has only been playing offensive line for four years and is understandably undeveloped in a few areas, but the improvements he’s shown in a short
time and his athletic upside are promising. He is a developmental prospect (some teams like him best at center) who has yet to play his best football.

GRADE: 7th Round

25. ANDREW COKER | TCU 6067 | 315 lbs. | 5SR Katy, Texas (James E. Taylor) 3/23/2001 (age 23.09) #74

BACKGROUND: Andrew Coker, who has an older half-brother and younger twin siblings, was born and raised in the Houston area. His father was born and raised in
Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to the United States at age 21 to study accounting at the University of Houston. It was there that he met Coker’s mother, who is from the
Houston area. Coker started playing football at age 5 and played multiple sports throughout middle school. He enrolled at James E. Taylor High School and was a
three-year varsity letterman and teammates with several future FBS players, including Otito Ogbonnia (UCLA). As a 350-pound sophomore right tackle in a wing-T
offense, Coker was named honorable mention All-District. As a junior, he was named second team All-District with 93 pancakes at right tackle. Down to 310 pounds,
Coker again lined up at right tackle as a senior and earned first team All-State, helping James E. Taylor to the 2018 playoffs. He was also a starter on the varsity
basketball team.

A three-star recruit, Coker was the No. 39 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 65 recruit in Texas. After his sophomore season (his first as a varsity
starter), Coker attended several recruiting camps and offers soon followed. Florida was one of his first offers, and he committed to the Gators in June 2017. However,
he decommitted six months later and reopened his recruitment. Coker finished with offers from Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and others, but he committed
to TCU in May 2018 and stayed loyal, despite a late push from Texas. Coker was the No. 7 recruit in Gary Patterson’s 2019 class. He graduated with his business
degree in December 2022. He accepted an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (3/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (8/8) RT Missed final two games
2021: (12/12) RT
2022: (15/15) RT Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2023: (11/11) 6 RT, 5 LT Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (49/46) 41 RT, 5 LT

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COMBINE 6067 315 9 1/2 34 81 5.36 3.09 1.84 25 1/2 7’10” 4.93 7.95 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6067 313 9 1/2 33 5/8 81 - - - - - 5.00 8.02 24 (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Big-bodied blocker with adequate arm length … solid footwork to establish his base and proper positioning … slides well laterally and flashes snap in his
punch to jolt defenders at contact … his ability to reset through engagement helps prolong the life o f his anchor … diagnoses the rush well to anticipate basic games
and stunts (he cites former TCU offensive lineman Lucas Niang as a mentor) … his big hands have a strong connect rate while o n the move … comfortable on wash-
downs, short-pulls or climbs to the linebacker level … his work ethic was instilled in him at a young age by his disciplinarian father … played a lo t of college football (46
career starts) and has experience at both left and right tackle.

WEAKNESSES: His footwork gets choppy and sloppy due to below-average change-of-direction skills … his pass-set landmarks and spatial depth must be perfect to
compensate for his lackluster range and recovery skills … explosion is missing from his movements … core strength looks solid one play and then middling the next,
which leaves him falling off blocks … caught leaning in the run game, with his feet struggling to keep up with his hands … easy target for flags and needs to let his

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hands go quicker as a run blocker (31 career penalties) … needs to show better patience as a climber for better fit angles … was a tackle in high school and college and
lacks experience inside at guard.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at TCU, Coker was a mainstay at right tackle in offensive coordinator Kendal Briles’ zone-based scheme. He was predominantly a right
tackle in high school and his first four seasons in Fort Worth before starting the first five games of 2023 at left tackle because of injuries (he returned to right tackle
for the second half of the season). Coker is alert and active in pass protection, and his hand strikes are punctual and pierc ing, which helps him stay between the
defender and the football. However, his feet are heavy, and his poor redirect and recovery makes it tough for him to sustain blocks, often leaving him overextended
and compromised. Overall, Coker is an experienced, wide-bodied blocker with the base fundamentals and toughness to survive in the NFL, but his margin of error
will be very small against NFL speed and power. He projects as a depth piece at both tackle and guard.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

26. ANIM DANKWAH | Howard 6076 | 349 lbs. | 5SR Ontario, Canada (Taft) 10/19/2000 (age 23.52) #77
BACKGROUND: Anim (ah-NEEM) Dankwah (DAINK-wah) was raised in Accra, Ghana, by his mother, who taught him English and several other subjects. With the goal
of pursuing a better education, he moved to Ontario to live with his father at age 9. Dankwah, who grew up playing soccer in Ghana, played basketball and learned to
play piano, drums and flute after moving to Canada. He attended St. Roch Catholi c Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario, where he was introduced to several
football players as a freshman, including current Los Angeles Chargers WR Josh Palmer. Dankwah took his time learning the spo rt and joined the team the summer
before his senior year, playing on both sides of the ball. He showed enough promise to earn an opportunity to play a prep year at The Taft School in Watertown,
Conn., in 2018. Lining up at left tackle, left guard and on the defensive line, Dankwah helped Taft to an 8 -1 record and the 2018 conference championship.

A no-star recruit, Dankwah wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services. With only one year of playing experience in Canada and the n another year at Taft, he was a
relative unknown on the recruiting trail and faced roadblocks to NCAA eligibility. Dankwah’s recruitment was in limbo until he was finally cleared in April 2019. Once
he became eligible, he received an FCS scholarship offer from Howard and immediately jumped at the opportunity. He graduated with his degree from Howard in
May 2023. Dankwah accepted an invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (8/2) LT
2020: (1/0) Pandemic-shortened season in the spring of 2021
2021: (6/6) LT Second Team All-MEAC; Missed five games
2022: (7/5) LT First Team All-MEAC; Missed five games
2023: (12/12) LT First Team All-MEAC
Total: (34/25) LT

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COMBINE 6076 353 9 3/4 35 1/8 85 1/2 - - - 27 1/2 - - - 24 (vertical and bench press only — choice)
PRO DAY 6074 349 10 35 86 1/4 5.44 3.25 1.89 - 7’4” 5.21 8.46 - (stood on combine vert and bench)

STRENGTHS: Massive size; you don’t need his jersey number to spot him on tape … broad-shouldered and comfortably carries 350-plus pounds … moves lighter than
expected with the lateral quickness to mirror edge rushers … gains ground quickly in his pass slides and works hard to maintain knee bend (wears the No. 77 jersey
because of Tyron Smith) … able to eat up bull rushers and spit them out … steers defenders in the run game once he gets his hands on them … creates wide lanes on
down blocks and churns his feet on play-side runs … described as “self-aware” and “upbeat” and has a good handle on what he knows and what he doesn’t, according
to an NFL scout … started all 12 games in 2023 after battling injuries as an underclassman.

WEAKNESSES: Upright and plays top-heavy … maintaining a steady weight needs to be a priority for his pro career … can do a better job maximizing his length to keep
defenders at his fingertips with better timing and recoil … gets in trouble when he over-sets, lacking ideal redirect skills for natural recoveries … needs to improve his
efficiency anticipating and reacting to twists and games … struggles to control himself out in space and in the screen game … his field vision and instincts are still a
work in progress, which is expected considering his relative inexperience … missed chunks of the 2021 and 2022 seasons because of injuries … doesn’t have a large
sample size against high-level competition.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Howard, Dankwah lined up at left tackle in the Bison’s zone -based run scheme. After splitting the first 18 years of his life between
Ghana and Canada, he committed himself to football and showed incremental improvement each season in college, helping Howard win back-to-back MEAC titles in
his junior and senior seasons — there is a major difference between his 2021 tape versus Maryland and his 2023 tape against Northwestern. With his towering size
and super-long arms, Dankwah often makes first meaningful contact and forces rushers to take elongated paths around him. Howeve r, he tends to be overly reliant
on his length and upper-body control, leaving his feet stagnant and out of sync with his hands. Overall, Dankwah is a work in progress, as he learns how to maximize
his gifts and compensate for his tall center of gravity. But his promising movements and God-given size are the foundation of something an NFL coaching staff can
mold. In several ways, he reminds me of an FCS version of Dawand Jones.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

27. MIKE EDWARDS | Campbell 6054 | 363 lbs. | 6SR Hope Mills, N.C. (South View) 11/10/1998 (age 25.46) #75

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Wake Forest
2019: Missed the season due to injury
2020: (4/4) LT Campbell; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (7/7) LT Campbell; Missed final four games (injury); Graduated with his degree in communications
2022: (9/9) LT Campbell; Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big South; Missed final two games (injury)
2023: (9/9) LT Campbell; Second Team All-American; First Team All-CAA; Missed first two games (injury)
Total: (29/29) LT

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6054 363 10 5/8 35 84 1/8 5.32 3.03 1.85 24 8’5” 4.69 7.50 - (no bench press — left labrum surgery)

SUMMARY: Michael “Mike” Edwards was a trombone player at South View High until the football coaches convinced him to make football his priority. He started
three years at left tackle. A three-star recruit, he committed to Wake Forest over NC State, but he never saw the field for the Deacons and was medically disqualified.
However, he was cleared after receiving a second opinion and transferred to FCS Campbell. The left tackle became the first tw o-time All-American in Campbell
history. In pass protection, Edwards is a brick wall with outstanding length, although his hands and feet will need an adjustment to answer NFL quickness. H e is at his
best as a people eraser in the run game, although he might be limited on pulls. Overall, Edwards will get top-heavy and lunge, but he has a lot of power behind his
body mass and can be a capable drive blocker in the run game. Consistent weight and durability will be crucial for him to make an NFL roster (maybe at guard).

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

28. DOUG NESTER | West Virginia 6066 | 308 lbs. | 5SR Kenova, W.Va. (Spring Valley) 8/7/2000 (age 23.72) #72

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (11/10) RG Virginia Tech
2020: (8/7) RG Virginia Tech; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) RG West Virginia; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (11/11) RG West Virginia; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/11) RT West Virginia; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Hula Bowl; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (55/52) 41 RG, 11 RT

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6066 308 9 3/4 32 3/4 81 1/8 5.31 3.13 1.89 28 8’9” 4.91 8.12 19

SUMMARY: Doug Nester, who is one of three children, grew up in Kenova. He married his wife (Bryn) in April 2023. At Spring Valley High , he led the team to the state
title game three straight years and earned All-State honors each season. A four-star recruit, he initially committed to Ohio State before flipping to Virginia Tech. After
two seasons as a starter for the Hokies, he transferred back home to West Virginia for his final three seasons and transition ed to right tackle in 2023. In pass
protection, Nester has adequate foot quickness and a stiff punch when he stays patient, but he finds himself off balance when his upper half overextends. He uses
grip strength to turn and control defenders in the run game with the athleticism to get out in space, whether he is playing t ackle or guard. Overall, Nester can get too
upright at times, but he is a mobile blocker with smart, stubborn hands to keep pass rushers busy or seal defenders in the run game.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

29. MIKE JERRELL | Findlay 6043 | 309 lbs. | 6SR Indianapolis, Ind. (Pike) 8/18/1999 (age 24.69) #70

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (8/0) Backup LT
2019: Redshirted
2020: (6/6) RT Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (12/12) RT Third Team All-GMAC
2022: (11/11) RT Second Team All-American; First Team All-GMAC
2023: (11/11) RT Honorable Mention All-American; First Team All-GMAC; GMAC OL of the Year
Total: (48/40) RT

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6043 309 9 1/4 33 7/8 80 7/8 4.94 2.82 1.69 32 1/2 8’7” 4.81 7.96 26

SUMMARY: Michael “Mike” Jerrell was born and raised in West Indianapolis and was a basketball player before he started playing footbal l in sixth grade. He played
tight end as a sophomore at Pike High before moving to the offensive line (also played basketball at Pi ke). A no-star recruit, he had only Division II offers and
committed to Findlay (Ohio). He became the school’s starting right tackle in 2020 and started 40 straight games over the last four seasons, staying loyal to Findlay and
bypassing FBS transfer opportunities. Jerrell gets out of his stance quickly and uses independent hands, although his punch timing can improve. He does a nice job on
counter plays and flashes range, but he will find resistance when attempting to move NFL defenders at the poi nt of attack. Overall, Jerrell will encounter a steep
learning curve against NFL power, but he is an agile big man with light feet in his sets and the length and toughness NFL teams target in a developmental tackle.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

30. JEREMY FLAX | Kentucky 6054 | 343 lbs. | 6SR Detroit, Mich. (Robichaud) 8/25/1999 (age 24.67) #77

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Independence (Kan.) Community College
2019: Independence (Kan.) Community College
2020: (2/0) Kentucky; Redshirted
2021: (11/0) Kentucky
2022: (12/12) RT Kentucky; Missed one game (hamstring); Graduated with degree in community leadership and development (December 2022)
2023: (11/11) RT Kentucky; Missed one game (injury); Missed bowl game (opted out); Hula Bowl; Senior Bowl (midweek call up)
Total: (36/23) RT

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6054 343 9 33 1/8 81 7/8 5.64 3.26 1.95 28 8’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6053 345 9 3/8 33 3/4 80 1/2 - - - - - 5.13 8.19 - (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

SUMMARY: Jeremy Flax was born and raised in Detroit and was a standout basketball and football player at Dearborn Heights Robichaud Hi gh. As a senior, he started
at left guard and posted 40 tackles on the defensive line. He spent two years at Independence (Kan.) before enrolling at Kentucky as a top-10 juco recruit. He entered
the starting lineup at right tackle, finishing with 23 starts there over his last two seasons. Flax is a girthy blocker with the raw strength to push bodies around in the
run game and clamp down on defenders when he establishes his anchor. But he is a heavy mover, lacks the range or fluidity most NFL schemes covet at tackle and
might not have the setup quickness or hand technique needed for guard. Overall, Flax has a massive body and plays with power through his hips to stalemate the
man in front of him, but he will struggle to maintain his balance (before and after contact). His best path to the NFL might be inside at guard.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

31. GIOVANNI MANU | British Columbia 6073 | 352 lbs. | 6SR Pitt Meadows, B.C. (PM) 1/26/2001 (age 23.25) #76

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted
2019: (8/8) LT
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (7/7) LT
2022: (12/12) 6 LT, 6 LG Second Team All-Canadian
2023: (12/12) LT Second Team All-Canadian
Total: (39/39) 33 LT, 6 LG

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6073 352 10 1/2 34 5/8 83 5.06 2.87 1.81 33 1/2 8’11” 4.81 8.29 23

SUMMARY: Werner “Giovanni” Manu was born in Tonga before moving to Canada at age 11. He was a natural at basketball, then started playing football when he
attended Pitt Meadows Secondary in 2013. Between his freshman and sophomore years in high school, he grew five inches and put on almost 80 pounds. He
continued to play basketball (averaged more than 30 points per game as a senior) but was recruited for football. He enrolled at the University of British Columbia and
earned the starting left tackle job as a freshman. He was a four-year starter for the Thunderbirds, also seeing time at guard. His unpolished tendencies are easy to
spot on tape — he plays too narrow and off balance in the run game with late hands in pass pro. But he moves really well for his size, espec ially out in space, and
punishes anyone in his way. Overall, Manu isn’t NFL ready, but he is a highly intriguing developmental tackle with rare athletic tools that might get him drafted.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

32. LORENZO THOMPSON | Rhode Island 6060 | 305 lbs. | 6SR Syracuse, N.Y. (Cicero) 6/21/2000 (age 23.84) #78

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (2/0)
2019: (11/1) LT
2020: (3/3) LT Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (11/11) LT
2022: (11/11) LT Third Team All-CAA
2023: (11/11) LT Third Team All-American; First Team All-CAA; Team captain; Hula Bowl
Total: (49/37) LT

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6060 305 9 1/2 32 1/4 78 5/8 5.02 2.87 1.77 28 8’4” 4.64 7.66 27 (also worked out at Syracuse pro day)

SUMMARY: Lorenzo Thompson grew up in upstate New York and was a two-sport standout (basketball and football) at Cicero-North Syracuse High. He played both
ways as a defensive end and left tackle and earned All-State honors as a junior and senior. He committed to FCS Rhode Island (over Maine, Albany and Stony Brook)
and earned the left tackle job as an underclassman. He finished his college career with 37 straight starts, including an All -America year as a senior captain. Thompson
sports a lean, athletic frame with shorter-than-ideal arms, but he has outstanding foot quickness to mirror rushers on an island. Though he hits his landmarks, his
anchor will be tested early and often by NFL bull rushers. Although not a true people-mover in the run game, he will try to blow up defenders on the move. Overall,
Thompson needs refinement with his footwork and timing to compensate for his shortcomings, but he is a nasty blocker with athletic t ools that can be molded.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


33 Gunner Britton Auburn 6064 304 5.30 2.95 1.72 32 1/2 8'11" 4.78 8.19 22 9 5/8 34 3/8 83 1/8
34 Nolan Potter Northern Illinois 6054 310 5.20 2.95 1.71 27 8'7" 4.96 8.28 25 10 1/8 33 3/4 79 1/8
35 Ben Farrell Purdue 6044 312 5.21 3.06 1.77 26 1/2 8'6" 4.87 7.83 23 9 1/4 32 1/2 79 1/2
36 Nick Rosi Toledo 6032 294 5.19 3.03 1.87 30 9'2" 4.52 7.44 22 9 1/4 32 3/4 80 1/2
37 Spencer Rolland North Carolina 6061 306 5.18 2.96 1.83 28 8'9" 4.89 7.69 24 9 32 3/8 78 7/8

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38 Darrell Simpson Tulsa 6063 335 5.40 3.10 1.87 28 1/2 8'8" 4.82 8.01 17 10 7/8 35 5/8 84 7/8
39 Theo Benedet British Columbia 6070 295 5.14 3.01 1.77 34 1/2 9'6" 4.60 7.69 23 9 3/4 32 1/8 78 3/4
40 David Nwaogwugwu Toledo 6045 293 5.22 2.99 1.81 32 1/2 9'2" 4.90 8.08 20 9 3/4 33 5/8 82 1/8
41 Tyler Smith Western Carolina 6063 310 5.19 3.07 1.86 24 1/2 8'3" 5.05 8.15 26 9 1/2 33 1/4 80 1/4
42 Griffin McDowell Chattanooga 6042 301 5.06 2.90 1.72 31 9'2" 4.57 7.39 31 10 1/2 32 1/4 78 5/8
43 Cade Beresford Boise State 6060 302 5.21 3.00 1.80 28 8'11" 4.76 7.76 23 8 1/8 32 1/4 78 3/4
44 Ryan Coll Richmond 6052 308 5.21 3.14 1.82 32 9'4" 4.58 7.53 27 10 3/8 32 1/4 80 5/8
45 Kenneth Horsey Kentucky 6040 313 5.19 3.09 1.76 26 1/2 9'0" 5.12 8.12 DNP 10 1/2 36 83 1/4
46 Eric Miller Louisville 6075 311 5.50 3.10 1.81 25 8'10" 4.90 7.70 24 10 33 5/8 80 3/4
47 Blake Larson Augustana (S.D.) 6062 300 5.30 3.09 1.87 28 1/2 9'1" 4.89 7.85 18 10 3/8 33 3/8 84 1/4
48 Brey Walker Texas State 6065 370 5.73 2.90 1.96 21 1/2 8'0" 5.21 DNP 30 9 1/2 35 3/4 84 1/2
49 Tyler McLellan Campbell 6072 321 DNP DNP DNP 25 8'5" 4.94 7.89 20 9 1/4 32 1/4 80 1/4
50 Michael Shanahan Western Michigan 6034 337 5.62 3.22 2.00 24 1/2 7'11" 5.15 8.37 21 9 5/8 32 3/4 79 1/2
51 Khadere Kounta UCLA 6053 304 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 35 1/4 85 1/4
52 Clay Servin Rice 6045 309 DNP DNP DNP 23 8'6" 5.32 8.34 18 10 3/4 32 1/2 79 1/2
53 Kameron Jones Mississippi State 6053 319 5.25 3.06 1.88 27 1/2 8'7" 4.94 8.15 20 9 3/8 34 83
54 Cameron Covin Florida A&M 6033 286 5.08 2.94 1.76 26 8'3 5.14 8.30 20 9 3/8 33 1/2 78 1/4
55 Cameron Wire Tulane 6057 302 5.46 3.10 1.96 27 8'7" 5.00 8.10 16 9 5/8 34 1/4 82 1/2
56 Chris Walker Montana 6060 305 5.14 2.94 1.73 28 8'7" 4.65 8.06 DNP 10 1/8 33 3/4 82
57 Hyrin White SMU 6065 323 5.49 3.10 1.94 25 8'6" 5.10 8.63 DNP 9 3/8 35 3/4 84 1/2
58 Bradley Ashmore Vanderbilt 6057 304 5.38 3.02 1.88 29 1/2 8'5" 4.83 7.93 22 9 1/4 33 3/8 82 3/8
59 Jordan Davis Grand Valley State 6032 300 5.39 3.06 1.90 26 1/2 7'9" 5.07 8.08 14 9 1/8 33 1/8 77
60 William Barnes North Carolina 6042 308 5.10 2.95 1.76 31 8'2" 4.83 7.73 19 9 33 3/4 80 7/8
61 Brian Dooley Eastern Michigan 6053 318 5.63 3.14 1.86 28 1/2 8'7" 4.85 8.12 19 9 7/8 34 3/4 84 3/8
62 Joe Bryson Incarnate Word 6072 300 5.41 3.16 1.89 30 8'10" 4.95 7.89 22 8 5/8 33 5/8 80 5/8
63 Marcellus Johnson Missouri 6044 313 5.19 2.96 1.76 31 1/2 8'9" 4.90 8.13 30 10 33 1/4 83 1/4
64 Zuri Henry UTEP 6056 310 5.14 2.94 1.80 24 1/2 DNP 4.93 8.27 26 9 1/4 33 3/4 83 1/4
65 Tairiq Stewart North Carolina A&T 6046 301 5.42 3.03 1.87 26 8'6" 4.90 8.58 DNP 9 32 80 3/4
66 Jasper Parks Charlotte 6063 318 5.41 3.12 1.90 25 1/2 8'3" 5.08 8.23 DNP 10 33 1/2 80 3/8
67 David Satkowski Stonehill 6027 300 5.18 2.93 1.69 28 9'3" 4.46 7.82 18 9 3/8 32 1/2 77 1/2
68 Noah Atagi Weber State 6041 314 5.45 3.08 1.83 29 1/2 8'6" 4.64 7.70 32 10 1/2 34 1/2 84 3/8
69 Willie Tyler Louisville 6060 310 5.22 2.97 1.86 26 8'3" 5.00 8.28 18 8 3/4 32 5/8 79 1/2
70 Kameren Stewart Bowling Green 6045 292 DNP DNP DNP 19 1/2 7'2" 5.43 DNP 13 9 32 3/8 80
71 Andrew Theobald NW Missouri State 6054 312 5.03 2.97 1.84 25 8'5" 4.76 7.76 19 9 3/4 33 3/8 83 1/8
72 Christy Nkanu Washington State 6024 310 5.33 3.11 1.84 19 DNP DNP DNP 19 10 1/4 33 80 1/2
73 Marcellus Anderson UMass 6056 319 5.47 3.01 1.72 23 1/2 DNP 4.75 8.09 21 9 1/2 32 80 1/8
74 Christian Duffie Kansas State 6040 305 5.58 3.21 2.08 22 8'2" 5.09 8.65 21 9 3/4 33 1/4 82 1/8
75 Chaz Neal FAU 6076 322 5.76 3.29 2.00 24 1/2 8'0" 5.34 9.00 24 10 1/8 34 3/8 82 3/8
76 Aidan Hemphill Texas Southern 6032 301 5.22 3.07 1.80 25 8'5" 5.07 8.20 22 8 7/8 33 3/8 78
77 Ian Fitzgerald BYU 6046 299 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
78 Jaime Navarro San Jose State 6025 291 DNP DNP DNP 26 8'6" DNP DNP 27 9 1/4 32 1/8 79 7/8
79 Stephan Zabie SE Oklahoma State 6054 334 5.60 3.19 1.97 29 9'2" 5.08 8.09 22 10 1/4 33 3/4 82 7/8
80 Daniel Johnson Purdue 6061 313 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 4.96 8.06 19 9 1/2 33 3/4 81 1/4
81 Jake Hornibrook Duke 6044 300 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 4.58 7.34 DNP 9 3/4 32 3/8 80 1/8
82 Nick Torres Villanova 6060 305 5.21 3.04 1.84 31 8'9" 4.70 7.31 24 10 1/4 34 7/8 84 1/2
83 Devin Hayes Mid. Tennessee St. 6040 296 5.26 3.04 1.78 25 1/2 8'6" 4.87 8.02 16 9 1/8 33 3/8 81 5/8
84 Jeremiah Crawford Tennessee 6047 317 5.52 3.01 1.94 25 1/2 8'1" 4.95 7.21 DNP 9 7/8 34 3/4 84 7/8
85 Christian Coulter Western Carolina 6036 300 5.32 2.99 1.75 27 1/2 8'7" 4.88 7.76 20 9 33 1/4 82 1/4
86 Kevin Williams Charlotte 6046 328 5.82 3.32 1.98 22 7'2" 5.03 8.36 16 10 3/4 34 1/2 83 5/8
87 D'Angelo McKinnie Stony Brook 6041 291 5.15 2.93 1.80 27 8'10" 4.71 7.84 22 9 33 3/8 80 1/8
88 Zach Fortier North Central 6056 296 5.30 3.04 1.82 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 1/4 33 1/8 83 1/8
89 Nymonta Doucoure West Florida 6056 320 5.66 3.25 1.87 24 7'10" 4.92 8.63 18 8 7/8 34 7/8 85 1/8
90 Trey Price San Diego 6050 245 5.34 3.04 1.84 26 1/2 8'6" 4.83 7.62 16 9 3/4 32 1/8 78
91 Garrett Rehberg College of Idaho 6076 320 5.57 3.25 2.00 20 1/2 7'11" 5.08 8.37 19 10 33 80 3/4
92 Matthew Foster Virginia State 6051 307 DNP DNP DNP 24 1/2 DNP 4.97 DNP DNP 9 3/8 33 3/8 79 7/8
93 Biron Rossell Louisiana Tech 6036 309 5.21 3.00 1.71 29 1/2 8'10" 4.77 8.09 24 10 1/4 33 3/4 81 5/8
94 Evan Gregory Norfolk State 6036 303 5.60 3.19 1.87 22 8'4" 5.22 8.30 22 9 1/4 33 81 3/8
95 Scott Ochsner Brockport State 6066 317 5.81 3.28 1.90 24 7'4" 5.20 8.33 18 9 5/8 35 82 1/2
96 Lyndell Hudson II Florida 6051 337 5.95 3.42 2.06 21 6'10" 5.20 8.45 DNP 9 1/2 35 1/4 86
97 Ethan Carde Boise State 6080 310 5.71 3.25 2.02 21 1/2 7'5" 5.21 8.46 9 9 7/8 32 1/2 79
98 Cole McAlpin Belhaven 6021 315 5.20 2.99 1.80 22 1/2 7'11" 5.02 8.35 29 10 1/2 32 1/4 78 1/2
99 Lamar Morgan Tenn.-Martin 6037 320 5.68 3.21 1.78 25 1/2 7'8" 5.31 8.62 18 9 5/8 33 3/8 80
100 Jamichael Watts Bryant 6014 322 5.84 3.16 2.02 22 7'5" 5.28 8.99 23 10 1/8 33 1/2 81 7/8
101 Tyler Silverstrand Judson 6037 311 5.58 3.11 1.81 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 5/8 30 1/4 75 1/2
102 Brian Miller Georgia Southern 6027 308 5.64 3.19 1.95 24 8'7" 5.08 8.38 23 9 3/8 33 1/2 78 1/2
103 Jalen Bell SE Louisiana 6045 300 5.57 3.19 1.90 23 8'1" 5.47 8.91 16 9 5/8 32 7/8 79 1/8
104 Nick Stazer Slippery Rock 6033 308 5.48 3.08 1.90 25 8'5" 4.72 8.00 28 9 3/8 32 3/4 78 3/4

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105 Quincy McGee Ole Miss 6020 311 5.76 3.30 2.00 21 7'0" 5.15 8.61 DNP 9 5/8 32 7/8 78 1/4
106 John Thomas Mercer 6021 304 5.50 3.06 1.75 27 8'6" 4.95 DNP 20 9 1/4 33 3/4 81 5/8
107 Gerone Hamilton Howard 6041 279 5.70 3.28 1.90 23 1/2 7'9" 5.05 8.28 15 9 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/8
108 Kendrioun Boatman Belhaven 6016 298 5.46 3.08 1.88 25 8'5" 5.08 8.63 19 9 3/8 33 3/4 81 1/4
109 Tahj Brighthaupt West Alabama 6072 330 5.77 3.34 2.09 19 6'3" 5.29 9.00 21 10 1/2 35 5/8 86

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GUARDS

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GUARDS

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. TROY FAUTANU Washington 1st 5SR 6036 317 5.01 (1.70) 9 1/2 34 1/2 81 1/2 23.54
2. JORDAN MORGAN Arizona 1st-2nd 5SR 6050 311 5.04 (1.69) 10 7/8 32 7/8 81 3/8 22.73
3. COOPER BEEBE Kansas State 2nd 5SR 6032 322 5.03 (1.74) 9 1/4 31 1/2 78 1/8 22.93
4. CHRISTIAN HAYNES Connecticut 2nd-3rd 6SR 6026 317 5.03 (1.75) 9 33 1/2 79 3/4 24.03
5. DOMINICK PUNI Kansas 2nd-3rd 6SR 6051 313 5.35 (1.85) 10 1/8 33 3/8 81 1/8 24.17
6. ISAIAH ADAMS Illinois 3rd 6SR 6042 315 5.22 (1.80) 9 33 7/8 81 7/8 23.76
7. CHRISTIAN MAHOGANY Boston College 3rd-4th 5SR 6033 314 5.13 (1.74) 10 1/2 33 1/2 81 5/8 23.54
8. MASON MCCORMICK South Dakota State 4th 6SR 6042 309 5.08 (1.71) 10 33 7/8 81 5/8 23.92
9. SATAOA LAUMEA Utah 4th 5SR 6042 319 DNP (DNP) 9 7/8 32 7/8 80 3/4 23.28
10. ZAK ZINTER Michigan 4th 4SR 6057 309 DNP (DNP) 9 3/8 33 1/2 81 1/8 23.02
11. DELMAR GLAZE Maryland 4th 4JR 6041 315 5.21 (1.77) 10 1/4 34 7/8 82 3/4 21.73
12. LAYDEN ROBINSON Texas A&M 4th-5th 5SR 6034 302 5.09 (1.78) 10 1/2 34 5/8 81 1/2 22.98
13. MATT GONCALVES Pittsburgh 5th 5SR 6062 317 5.20 (1.79) 9 33 1/4 81 1/4 23.25
14. KT LEVESTON Kansas State 5th 6SR 6037 326 5.38 (1.85) 9 7/8 34 3/8 82 1/8 24.49
15. GOTTLIEB AYEDZE Maryland 5th-6th 5SR 6041 308 5.01 (1.71) 9 7/8 33 80 5/8 24.04
16. JAVION COHEN Miami 5th-6th 4SR 6043 324 5.34 (1.84) 9 7/8 34 80 1/2 21.71
17. NICK GARGIULO South Carolina 6th 6SR 6053 318 5.25 (1.78) 10 3/8 33 7/8 81 1/4 23.77
18. TREVOR KEEGAN Michigan 6th 5SR 6053 310 5.24 (1.78) 10 32 3/8 78 3/8 23.65
19. LADARIUS HENDERSON Michigan 6th-7th 5SR 6041 309 DNP (DNP) 10 5/8 35 84 3/4 22.37
20. KEATON BILLS Utah 6th-7th 5SR 6044 324 5.30 (1.86) 10 32 1/2 79 1/2 N/A
21. C.J. HANSON Holy Cross 6th-7th 5SR 6050 300 5.00 (1.76) 9 3/8 32 3/8 78 3/8 23.14
22. BRADY LATHAM Arkansas 7th 5SR 6052 305 5.26 (1.81) 9 1/2 32 3/4 77 7/8 23.57
23. KARSEN BARNHART Michigan 7th-PFA 5SR 6044 306 5.21 (1.75) 9 7/8 33 3/8 81 1/4 23.15
24. TRENTE JONES Michigan 7th-PFA 5SR 6037 305 5.17 (1.78) 10 1/8 33 80 23.28
25. MATTHEW JONES Ohio State PFA 6SR 6034 316 5.21 (1.86) 9 32 5/8 80 1/2 N/A
26. DALTON TUCKER Marshall PFA 6SR 6064 307 5.19 (1.88) 9 1/2 34 84 1/8 24.10
27. X’ZAUVEA GADLIN Liberty PFA 6SR 6032 322 5.50 (1.90) 10 1/4 33 1/4 81 1/8 24.61
28. JARRETT KINGSTON USC PFA 6SR 6042 306 5.02 (1.72) 9 3/4 32 1/8 78 1/8 N/A
29. PRINCE PINES Tulane PFA 6SR 6044 322 5.34 (1.82) 9 1/8 32 7/8 80 1/2 24.50
30. DONOVAN JENNINGS South Florida PFA 6SR 6041 323 5.02 (1.77) 9 1/4 33 81 24.42

1. TROY FAUTANU | Washington 6036 | 317 lbs. | 5SR Henderson, Nev. (Liberty) 10/11/2000 (age 23.54) #55

BACKGROUND: Troy-Toese “Troy” Fautanu (FAH-ooh-TAWN-oo), a finalist for the 2023 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year award, was born outside of San
Francisco. His family moved to the Tacoma, Wash., area when he was six. At age 8, his family relocated to Utah, then to Nevada in 2008. Fautanu started playing
football at the pee-wee level, lining up primarily as a running back or fullback throughout youth football (wore No. 43 jersey because of Troy Polamalu). He enrolled
at Liberty High School in Clark County (15 miles south of Las Vegas) and saw varsity snaps at defensive end, helping the team to 11 wins and the 2015 state
championship game. Fautanu transitioned to offensive tackle during his sophomore year while also playing on the defensive line, helping Liberty capture the 2016
conference title. As a junior right tackle, he was named first team All-League and second team All-State. Fautanu again started at right tackle as a senior and was
named first team All-League and All-State by multiple outlets. He also played volleyball (as his spring sport) at Liberty.

A four-star recruit, Fautanu was the No. 23 offensive guard in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Nevada (behind onl y QB Cade McNamara). He
collected almost two dozen scholarship offers before narrowing those down to eight (California, Duke , Notre Dame, Oregon, USC, UCLA, Utah and Washington). After
several visits, Fautanu committed to head coach Chris Petersen (his final recruiting class at Washington) and graduated high school early to enroll in January 2019. He
was the eighth-ranked recruit in the Huskies’ 2019 class, behind notable names like Puka Nacua, Trent McDuffie and Laiatu Latu. Fautanu earned All-Pac-12 Academic
honors and graduated with his degree in real estate (June 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl , but he pulled out before the event.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (4/0)
2021: (9/3) 2 LT, 1 LG
2022: (13/13) 12 LT, 1 LG Second Team All-Pac-12
2023: (15/15) LT Third Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Morris Trophy
Total: (41/31) 29 LT, 2 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6036 317 9 1/2 34 1/2 81 1/2 5.01 2.88 1.70 32 1/2 9’5” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6037 320 9 1/2 34 1/2 82 - - - - - - - 29 (bench and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Athletic, sturdy frame with disproportionately long arms … light on his feet with balance and lateral agility in pass protect ion (models his game after
Rashawn Slater) … delivers shock with his punch and quickly recoils his hands or snatches rushers … graceful movements out in space and when climbing to the
second and third levels … shows off his outside range on pin-pulls and wide receiver screens … locks on and mauls defenders in the run game, turning bodies with

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sheer strength as a base blocker … can clamp down on powerful five-techniques and seal the edge … always looking for someone to block and competes with a touch
of insanity (flagged on the 2023 USC tape for blocking without a helmet) … his Washington coache s say he developed more of a voice as a senior and was a role
model in the offensive line room … dependable and started every game the last two seasons … played predominantly at left tack le in college but also got reps at left
guard and offers multiple-position value.

WEAKNESSES: Needs to be more measured in space and stay collected with his angles … gets a little too much cloth in his grip ; flagged three times for holding in 2023
(also had two false starts) … inside pass-rush moves will give him trouble … likes to vary his pass sets but can get caught leaning and needs to rely on proper depth
(instead of his reach) to close … needs to be more consistent breaking contact against long-arm rush moves … sacrifices leverage at times in the run game when
attempting to charge through opponents … suffered a foot injury in first season on campus and required surgery … will turn 24 years old during his rookie season.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington, Fautanu manned the left tackle position in former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s pass-centric scheme. After
playing as a backup his first three years with the Huskies, he was an All-Pac-12 performer the last two seasons and was awarded the 2023 Morris Trophy (as voted on
by conference defensive linemen). With his lower-body agility and flexible hips/knees, Fautanu displays athletic muscle twitch in his pass sets and when pulling and
locating in the run game. Although he needs to become more disciplined with his technique, he flashes violence with his hands and makes defenders feel it when he
connects. Overall, Fautanu is explosive on the move and at contact with the foot quickness, body control and temperament to stack wins in both pass protection
and as a run blocker in the NFL. While he has the talent to remain at tackle, his skill set also projects well to guard and center and he offers legitimate five-position
potential at the next level.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 9 overall)

2. JORDAN MORGAN | Arizona 6050 | 311 lbs. | 5SR Marana, Ariz. (Marana) 8/4/2001 (age 22.73) #77
BACKGROUND: Jordan Morgan, one of three children (brother and sister), was born and raised in the Tucson area. His father (John) is a Tucson police officer. Morgan
started playing football in third grade but didn’t love it and briefly gave it up after only one year. Because his older brother played football, he returned to the sport in
middle school. Morgan enrolled at Cholla High School, where he played quarterback and tight end as a 5 -foot-10, 180-pound freshman. He transferred to Marana
High School as a sophomore. He hit a growth spurt (six inches) and started to gain weight, moving to the offensive line. As a junior, Morgan started at ri ght tackle and
on the defensive line, helping Marana to an undefeated 12-0 record. As a senior, Morgan moved to left tackle and earned All-State honors, adding 29 tackles on
defense and again leading Marana to the state playoffs. He also lettered in track and advanced to states as a senior in 2019, setting personal bests of 50 feet, 9 inches
in the shot put and 139-4 in the discus and 149-6 in the javelin.

A three-star recruit, Morgan was the No. 138 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 30 recruit in Arizona. With his late growth spurt, he wasn’t well-
known on the recruiting trail until he attended a camp at Northern Arizona the summer before his senior year. The FCS host school was the first to offer Morgan,
followed by head coach Kevin Sumlin and Arizona. Soon after, Morgan committed to his hometown program. Arizona State and USC entered the picture late and
extended offers during his senior year (Morgan came close to flipping to the Trojans), but he wanted to stay home so his fami ly could more easily attend home games
and events. He was planning to leave for the NFL after the 2022 season, but his late-season ACL injury led him back to Arizona for his fifth season in 2023. Random
fact: He loves horror movies (has tattoos of Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Pennywise and others). Morgan opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (6/2) LT Planned to redshirt, but injuries forced him to play (first career start came vs. Oregon and Kayvon Thibodeaux)
2020: (2/2) LT Missed final three games (injury); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) LT Missed season opener (left ankle sprain)
2022: (10/10) LT Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed final two games (right knee)
2023: (12/12) LT First Team All-Pac-12; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (41/37) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6050 311 10 7/8 32 7/8 81 3/8 5.04 2.88 1.69 28 9’2” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, skills — hamstring)
PRO DAY 6051 306 11 32 7/8 81 3/8 - - - - - - - 27 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Natural knee-bender and stays balanced in his pass sets … NFL-quality feet, body control and size/length … fast eyes to comfortably pass off and pick up
rushers … initiates contact in the run game with an aggressive mentality … explosive take off and range when pulling or on outside zone … has the strength in his
hands to turn/seal edge defenders … able to re-leverage his body as a drive blocker and when combating bull rushers … trusted by the coaching staff and doesn’t
receive much help on the left side … well-regarded as a leader in the program and was named a 2023 captain (Arizona offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll:
“Fantastic role model. He’s a beacon in the weight room, the guys follow him and get behind him.”) … after struggling to main tain weight in the past, he added 60
pounds since enrolling at Arizona … stayed healthy as a senior.

WEAKNESSES: Average lateral range and doesn’t always get proper depth as a pass blocker … caught drifting outside, which creates soft inside shoulders (two holding
penalties in 2023) … hands are adequately timed but not always forceful to knock away long arms or power -based moves (needs to do a better job breaking contact
to aid his anchor) … can be jostled in the run game by side-angle blocks … battled several ankle injuries, including a high left ankle sprain during preseason camp
(August 2021), which caused him to miss the season opener and play through pain most of the year; season-ending torn right ACL (November 2022), requiring surgery
and leading him back to Arizona for a fifth season … left tackle only in college and doesn’t have in-game guard experience (100 percent of college snaps came at OT).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Arizona, Morgan was a constant at left tackle in offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll’s zone -based scheme (Carroll is the son of
Pete Carroll and was the assistant offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 2015 -21). After Arizona won a combined five games during his first three
seasons on campus, Morgan helped lead the program’s turnaround in 2023 (Arizona won 10 games in a season for just the second time since 1998). A quick-footed
blocker, Morgan displays range and aggression in the run game and gets on top of rushers quickly in his jump sets when he uses well-timed hands. His struggles in
pass protection come when he is overaggressive with his kickslide and gets too far up the arc, which can create a two-way go for rushers and open the door for inside
counters. Overall, Morgan struggles to anchor mid-slide versus power, but he is a balanced mover who is well-schooled and physical in all phases. Though he can
survive at tackle in the NFL, his skill set projects much better inside at guard, similar to Matthew Bergeron.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 29 overall)

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3. COOPER BEEBE | Kansas State 6032 | 322 lbs. | 5SR Kansas City, Kan. (Piper) 5/19/2001 (age 22.93) #50

BACKGROUND: Cooper Beebe, the third of four boys, was born and raised in Kansas City and grew up in an athletic household. He played multiple sports throughout
childhood, including baseball, basketball and football. He attended Piper High School in Kansas City and saw varsity reps imm ediately as a freshman. Beebe played
both ways as both an offensive and defensive lineman throughout his prep career, although he was better known for his defense . He earned honorable mention All-
State honors as a junior with 65 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. As a senior, Beebe earned first team All -State honors as both an
offensive guard and defensive tackle and finished his four-year starting career with 128 tackles, 34.0 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. Beebe lettered
in basketball and track, placing third in the shot put with a throw of 54 feet, 1 inch at the 2019 state championships after throwing a personal best of 58-4.5 at
regionals (his shot-put number is the best among all players in the 2024 NFL Draft). He also competed as a powerlifter at Piper and finished third in the heavyweight
division at the 2019 4A state powerlifting meet.

A three-star recruit, Beebe was the No. 93 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 11 recruit in Kansas. He was rec ruited on both sides of the ball but
hoped to play defensive tackle in college. After his junior season, Beebe picked up hi s three FBS offers (Kansas, Kansas State and Minnesota). He had grown up a
Jayhawks fan, but the coaching staff was on the verge of being fired. Instead, Beebe committed to the Wildcats and College Fo otball Hall of Fame head coach Bill
Snyder — and stayed committed once Chris Klieman was hired in December 2018. He signed as a defensive tackle, but he moved to the offensive line shortly after he
enrolled in the summer of 2019.

His father (Tom) played offensive guard at Pittsburg State and was a second team All-American as a senior in 1985 (and college teammates with current FBS head
coaches Willie Fritz and Sam Pittman). His mother (Tamara) played basketball at Kirkwood (Iowa) Community College. His older brother (Colton) played tight end at
Minnesota (2015-18). His younger brother (Camden) was a member of Kansas State’s 2023 recruiting class as an offensive lineman. The opportuni ty to play with
Colton in 2023 contributed to Cooper’s decision to bypass the NFL and return to Manhattan for his fifth season of eligibility. Beebe, who earned first team Academic
All-Big 12 four straight years (2020-23), graduated with his degree in social studies education (May 2023) and is currently working on his master’s degree in
curriculum and instruction (his dream has always been to become a teacher after his playing days). He was a finalist for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy
(Academic Heisman). Beebe accepted his invitation to the 2024 Seni or Bowl but later pulled out of the event.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (2/0) Redshirted; Moved from DT to OL during summer camp
2020: (9/8) 7 RT, 1 LG Missed one game (injury); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) LT First Team All-Big 12
2022: (14/14) LG First Team All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Big 12 OL of the Year; Team captain
2023: (13/13) 11 LG, 2 RT Consensus All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Big 12 OL of the Year; Team captain; Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Total: (51/48) 26 LG, 13 LT, 9 RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6032 322 9 1/4 31 1/2 78 1/8 5.03 2.93 1.74 27 1/2 9’1” 4.61 7.44 20
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - -

STRENGTHS: Owns a wide frame with thick trunk, torso and calves … shows controlled feet to gain positioning and sit down in pass pro … p eppers blockers with heavy
hands to create knockback … his reach is short but powerful, helping him keep rushers off his frame in pass pro (see his 2022 matchup versus Tyree Wilson) …
outstanding vision to come off his initial block and answer blitzers from depth … always looking for work and using his eyes … not explosive as a puller but efficient
and executes … consistently gets movement on down blocks … able to latch and move his man to create holes in the run game … nasty finisher and looks to remove
defenders from their feet … committed only two penalties over his final 26 games (one holding, one ineligible downfield) … prepares as hard as he plays, and KSU
offensive line coach Conor Riley calls him an “extension” of the coaching staff … outstanding football character and didn’t m iss a game the last three seasons (finished
his career with 45 straight starts) … logged snaps at left tackle (778), right tackle (476), left guard (1,846) and right guard (25) and worked out at center during 2023
spring practices … first player since Creed Humphrey to earn Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in back -to-back seasons.

WEAKNESSES: His short arms will be a deal-breaker for some teams … athletic testing was better than expected, but average range and tightness in his ankles show
on tape … guilty of overextending, which creates openings for savvy defensive linemen … doesn’t have the fluid body control for easy recoveries … shockingly low
bench press number at the combine considering his arm length and play strength … active hands, but his aiming points can be i mproved in pass pro … his hands are
usually ahead of schedule, and his feet are playing catchup when attempting to reposition.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Kansas State, Beebe was primarily a left guard in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s multiple run -scheme, but he also
started at both tackle spots. One of his goals was to become the first offensive lineman to make KSU’s Ring of Honor , and that honor should be in his future after he
became the first offensive lineman in school history named a consensus All-American. In pass protection, Beebe’s recovery skills are lacking, but he has the disciplined
eyes expected of a veteran and displays measured steps and strong hands to keep rushers occupied (allowed only one sack over his final 41 games played in college).
Despite some excessive leaning in the run game, the Kansas State offense consistently found success running be hind him. Overall, Beebe doesn’t have ideal arm
length that most teams desire, but he is stout, controlled and plays with power at contact. He will fit both gap and zone sch emes in the NFL and projects as a high-
floor starting guard.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 38 overall)

4. CHRISTIAN HAYNES | Connecticut 6026 | 317 lbs. | 6SR Bowie, Md. (Bowie) 4/13/2000 (age 24.03) #64

BACKGROUND: Christian Haynes, the youngest of three boys, grew up in Bowie (20 miles northeast of Washington, D.C.). At age 5, he started playing flag football and
advanced to tackle football at age 6. He continued playing through youth levels and middle school, developing a passion for t he sport. Haynes attended Bowie High
School and was a three-year varsity letterman on the offensive line. Playing with his older brother as a sophomore, he started at right tackle and h elped Bowie to a
seven-win season and postseason appearance in 2015. Haynes again started at right tackle as a junior captain but moved over to left tackle as a senior captain and
had his best season, despite Bowie (with a new head coach) finishing with a 1-9 record in 2017. He was named team MVP as a senior and earned first team All-County
and All-League and second team All-Metro. Haynes also played at defensive tackle as a senior. He lettered one season in wrestling at Bowie.

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A two-star recruit, Haynes was the No. 216 offensive tackle and the No. 49 recruit in Maryland. With two older brothers who went through the recruiting process, he
was well-prepared for his recruitment, including playing on the Elite 22 team (offense and defense) and participating at The Opening R egional in Washington, D.C.
Haynes received his first scholarship offer (Marshall) following his junior season, which opened the fl oodgates. Before the end of his junior year, he ’d collected
numerous FBS (Air Force, Buffalo, FIU, Navy, Old Dominion) and FCS (Howard, James Madison, Monmouth, Morgan State, New Hampshire and Robert Morris) offers.
Connecticut was late to the party and didn’t offer him until after his senior season in December 2017, but he took his offici al visit in January 2018 and committed two
weeks later, on signing day. Haynes was the No. 20 recruit in former head coach Randy Edsall’s 2018 class.

Both of his older brothers played college football — Jonathan on the offensive line at West Virginia (2014-15), then at Stony Brook (2016-18) before spending time in
the Buffalo Bills’ rookie minicamp in 2019; Marcus was a defensive end at Old Dominion (2017-22) and went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft before signing with the
Denver Broncos (spent time on the practice squad during the 2023 season). Haynes graduated with his degree in human developme nt and family science (May 2022)
and is finishing up his master’s degree in sports management. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (2/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (12/12) RG
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (12/12) RG
2022: (13/13) RG Second Team All-American
2023: (12/12) RG
Total: (51/49) RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 317 9 33 1/2 79 3/4 5.03 2.91 1.75 33 8’6” - - 25 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 320 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and skill drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Displays the length and play strength to dig out and drive defenders … uses well -timed angles to fit and seal in the run game … flashes both mobility and
urgency as a puller to get out in space … finishes with exceptional grit … outstanding timing on combinations to work off initial contact and leverage the linebacker to
extend run lanes … has a high batting average against double teams … very good eyes, strike timing and balance in pass protec tion … his coaches praise his
professionalism and poise as a team leader, especially in the offensive line room (head coach Jim Mora: “Christian is just an incredible human being. … (He) cares
about this program, this team, his teammates.”) … dependable and started every game the last four seasons, finishing his care er with 49 straight starts.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have ideal body type or hand size … inconsistent mirroring range, and explosive NFL rushers might find success crossi ng his face or attacking
his shoulder … anchor shows cracks versus bully power … hands get a little wide, and he is guilty of grabb ing too much cloth (three holding penalties in 2023) … will be
24 years old on draft weekend … played a ton of snaps in college (3,319), but every single one came at right guard (played left tackle and right tackle in high school).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Connecticut, Haynes was entrenched as the right guard in offensive coordinator Nick Charlton’s zone -scheme. Although the
program struggled over his time with the Huskies (12-37 record in his 49 starts), he showed consistent development and became just the third player in school history
to be named an All-American. Although his athleticism is more solid than great in space, Haynes moves with short -area agility and positions himself with balance in
his pass sets. He is an assignment-oriented blocker (both as a run blocker and pass blocker), and his toughness and torque will speak directly to NFL offensive line
coaches. Overall, Haynes doesn’t always play up to his testing numbers, but his play strength, football IQ and finishing mentality make him equipped for battle
against NFL fronts. He has the floor of a high-level backup but should compete for starting reps at guard during his rookie season (similar to Kevin Dotson).

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 47 overall)

5. DOMINICK PUNI | Kansas 6051 | 313 lbs. | 6SR St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell) 2/24/2000 (age 24.17) #67
BACKGROUND: Dominick Puni (Poo-knee), the youngest of four children (three boys, one girl), grew up in St. Charles (outside of St. Louis). With three older siblings
involved with sports, he followed in his family’s footsteps throughout childhood and started to gravitate toward football bec ause of his size. Puni attended Francis
Howell Central High School in Cottleville and played defensive end on the freshman team and JV squad his first two years in t he program. As a junior in 2016, he
switched to the offensive line and made varsity, where he won the starting right tackle job and helped Howell to a nine-win season. As a senior, Puni didn’t allow a
sack for the second straight season and led Howell to another playoff appearance. He also lettered in volleyball all four years and joined the track team as a senior.

A no-star recruit, Puni wasn’t ranked by high school recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. He didn’t receive any looks from FBS programs, but several FCS
teams showed interest, and he committed to Indiana State in August 2017. However, Puni decided to sign with Division II Central Missouri for the opportunity to play
with his older brothers. His career was sidetracked after the 2020 season was canceled because of the pandemic, and he missed most of the 2021 season because of
injury. After the 2021 season, his head coach (Jim Svoboda) left to become the offensive coordinator at Tulane, and his offensive line coach (Han k McClung) retired,
which led Puni to examine his options in the transfer portal. He was looking at other Division II programs unti l a few FBS teams, including Kansas and Minnesota,
showed interest. Puni took a few visits to Lawrence and committed to the Jayhawks in March 2022 with two years of eligibility remaining.

His parents were both student-athletes at Truman State — his father (Teu) played football; his mother (Jessica) played volleyball. Both of Dominick’s older brothers
played college football at Central Missouri, and they were all teammates in 2018 — Devin was a wide receiver (2016-20); Derrick played on the offensive line (2013-
18) and signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. His older sister (Brianna) played basketball at Illinois State (2011-13) and Eastern Michigan (2013-15). His cousin (A.J.
Epenesa) played defensive end at Iowa and was a second-round pick (No. 54) in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Puni graduated with his bachelor’s degree. He
opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (7/3) RT Central Missouri; Played with both of his older brothers
2019: (13/13) LT Central Missouri; Honorable Mention All-MIAA; 2-point conversion reception
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (2/2) LT Central Missouri; Missed final nine games (left knee); Medical redshirt
2022: (13/13) LG Kansas; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Enrolled in July 2022
2023: (12/12) LT Kansas; First Team All-Big 12; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (47/43) 27 LT, 13 LG, 3 RT

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6051 313 10 1/8 33 3/8 81 1/8 5.35 3.13 1.85 30 8’11” 4.40 7.47 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 317 - - - - - - - 8’11” - - 26 (weight, shuttle, bench only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Workable frame with upper-body strength … fires his large hands to deliver a pop at contact … able to control and steer defenders in the run game once
he gets his hands on them … quick out of his stance with the foot speed/agility to reach his pulling land marks … doesn’t panic and stays on schedule to seal/bury
moving targets … stays wide and controlled with his pass-set depth … anchors down versus power as a pass blocker … only two penalties in 2023 (one holding, one
ineligible downfield) … his Kansas coaches praise his calm, steady demeanor and the way he approaches each rep … cross-trained at tackle, guard and center during
practice and lined up at center on a critical third-and-short conversion on 2023 Kansas State tape (former OC Andy Kotelnicki: “He’s going to have a chance because
he could play all the positions.”) … bet on himself to transfer up to the FBS level and answered the challenge.

WEAKNESSES: High-cut and carries some excess weight in the middle … doesn’t have ideal arm length or lateral range to cut off the rush … his h igh pad-level leaves
him susceptible to getting pulled off balance … eager hand strike, but his placement will let him down at times in pass protection, allowing rushers to slip away … can
be late with his weight transfer to properly answer counters … suffered a torn MCL in his left knee (September 2021) in the second game and missed the remainder of
the 2021 season … spent most of his college career at Division II … will be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Kansas, Puni started at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s balanced scheme. After four years at Central
Missouri, he made the unlikely jump from Division II to the FBS and played at a high level at both tackle and guard in Lawrence (25 straight starts, zero sacks allowed).
Puni runs his feet and steers defenders in the run game with a mauling, yet measured mentality to make split-second adjustments on the move. Though he has some
limitations in space as a pass blocker, he plays stout and mobile to answer different types of rushers. Overall, Puni will get himself in trouble bending at the waist or
letting his pads rise, but he plays big, powerful and sends a harsh message with his hands while staying controlled through c ontact. He can play tackle, if needed,
but projects best as an NFL starting guard or center.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 56 overall)

6. ISAIAH ADAMS | Illinois 6042 | 315 lbs. | 6SR Ajax, Ontario (MacLellan Catholic) 7/21/2000 (age 23.76) #78

BACKGROUND: Isaiah Adams, one of four children, grew up in Ajax, Ont. (just outside of Toronto). He focused on hockey and basketball throughout childhood,
winning the 2015 U12 Ontario Basketball Championship with the Durham City Bulldogs. After quitting football when he was young er, Adams returned to the sport
after his interest grew while watching the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts. He balanced playing youth football and hockey, although football quickly took over as his go -to
sport, originally on the defensive line before switching to the offensive line (the movie “The Blind Side” led him to offense, and he used YouTube clips to study the
position). Adams took advantage of every opportunity, making the U17 team to compete for the International Bowl as a freshman in high school (coached by Irv
Daymond). Playing for Team Ontario against Team USA in Dallas convinced him that football was his future. Adams enrolled at F ather Donald MacLellan Catholic
Secondary School and played football and basketball for Pickering High School in Ajax (also played rugby and ran track). Throughout high school, he starred for the
Durham Dolphins, one of the top prep football programs in Ontario. He was named an OVFL All -Star in 2016 as an offensive tackle.

A no-star recruit, Adams signed with Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont., to play on the offensive line. After playing in one game in 2018, he became a starting
lineman for the Golden Hawks in 2019. With his eyes set on playing at a higher level i n the United States, Adams transferred to Garden City (Kan.) Community College,
although his first season was canceled in the fall of 2020 because of the pandemic. He suited up for Garden City in the sprin g of 2021 and the fall of 2021, earning
NJCAA first team All-American honors at left tackle (and his associate degree). A three-star juco recruit, Adams was the No. 26 juco recruit in the 2022 class and
committed to Illinois over Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Syracuse and West Virginia. He was the No. 23 recruit in Illinois’ 26-man class in 2022. His mother
was finally able to see him play in person in the United States in the 2023 season opener. Adams earned his degree in sociolo gy from Illinois. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Wilfrid Laurier University
2019: Wilfrid Laurier University
2020: Garden City (Kan.) Community College
2021: Garden City (Kan.) Community College
2022: (13/13) 12 LG, 1 LT Illinois; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (12/12) 10 RT, 2 LG Illinois; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Team captain
Total: (25/25) 14 LG, 10 RT, 1 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6042 315 9 33 7/8 81 7/8 5.22 3.01 1.80 24 1/2 8’6” 4.73 7.77 22
PRO DAY 6041 317 9 1/8 34 82 1/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Thickly built with long arms and solid overall size … quick to set and establish his balance in pass protection … stout at th e point of attack … able to re-
leverage his hips/hands to reset his base and save the block … outstanding vision to make fast adju stments on stunts and switch-off blocks … can create knockback in
the run game with sheer body force … controlled on the move to easily make backside cutoffs … effective cu t blocker … violent on-field competitor and endearingly
described as a “jerk” by head coach Bret Bielema on game days … mentally tough and voted a 2023 captain by his teammates … du rable and started every game the
past two seasons, logging starts at three different positions: left guard (943 snaps), right tackle (731) and left tackle (128).

WEAKNESSES: Upright blocker mid-slide and will lose his footing versus leveraged rushers … displays average tackle range, and his base narrows on an island, leaving
him susceptible to two-way gos … hand carriage tends to stray, resulting in wild aiming points and hugging results … doesn’t drive defenders with ease because of his
taller playing stature … tends to fall off blocks when he doesn’t run his feet through contact … struggles to make quick reco veries in space on pulls … penalized 15
times over the last two seasons … will turn 24 years old before his first NFL training camp.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Illinois, Adams filled in at both tackle and guard in offensive coordinator Barry Lunney’s zone -based run scheme. The Canadian
native had a rocky 2023 season after injuries forced him outside to tackle (nine sacks allowed), but he al ready established himself as an early-round NFL guard with
his play in 2022, his first season at Illinois. In both the run/pass games, Adams is strong, smart and plays with a lunch -pail mentality. Despite waist-bending

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tendencies, he is quick into his blocks to hook his man or create push and always looks to finish. Overall, Adams’ play style sets him up to be out-leveraged, but his
natural size, strength and mobility, along with his competitive makeup, are the ingredients teams desire in a mid -round developmental lineman. He projects as a
backup guard with the potential to be more with continued coaching.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 85 overall)

7. CHRISTIAN MAHOGANY | Boston College 6033 | 314 lbs. | 5SR Elmwood Park, N.J. (Paramus) 10/11/2000 (age 23.54) #73

BACKGROUND: Christian Mahogany was born and raised in northern New Jersey. He tried to play youth football growing up but struggled to me et the weight
requirements for his age group — and his first love was basketball. He enrolled at Paramus Catholic High School, a private Catholic school and one of the top football
powerhouses in the state. He played organized football for the first time as a freshman at age 14. He was Paramus teammates with Rashan Gary in 2015 and started
on the same offensive line as a senior as Devin Willock, who played at Georgia but died in January 2023 after a car accident. Mahogany became a varsity starte r at
defensive tackle as a sophomore and helped Paramus Catholic to a 10-2 record and the 2016 state championship. He continued playing on defense (49 tackles, 8.0
sacks and one forced fumble as a senior captain), but he added offensive line duties as a junior and manned the left tackle spot over his final two high school seasons.
He earned first team All-Conference and All-County honors as a senior in 2018.

A three-star recruit, Mahogany was the No. 78 offensive guard in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 33 recruit in New Jersey. A late bloomer, he was also late to
the recruiting scene and started attending recruiting camps in 2017 as he transitioned to t he offensive line. Mahogany heard from several high-profile programs, like
Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame and officially collected 15 FBS offers. In the final weeks before signing day, he considered Pittsburgh and nearby Rutgers (20 miles
from Paramus Catholic) before committing to Boston College, because of the school’s history of sending offensive linemen to the NFL. Mahogany was the No. 16
recruit in former Eagles head coach Steve Addazio’s 2019 class — one spot behind WR Zay Flowers.

Prior to the 2023 season, he was recruited by other programs with the opportunity to earn significant NIL money as a transfer , but he stayed loyal to Boston College
— just like Flowers had the year before (Mahogany: “Why would I leave just to be a six-month rental when I could just build something special here?”). He opted out
of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (11/11) LG Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) RG Second Team All-ACC; Missed one game (knee)
2022: Missed season because of injury (ACL)
2023: (12/12) RG First Team All-ACC; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (34/34) 23 RG, 11 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6033 314 10 1/2 33 1/2 81 5/8 5.13 2.95 1.74 32 1/2 9’1” 4.53 7.81 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 316 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Broad-framed with outstanding length and play strength to engulf at the point of attack … weaponizes his large, heavy hands to batt er defenders …
creates movement in the run game and reestablishes the line of scrimmage … able to widen defenders against th eir will and blocks with a finishing mentality … uses
low pad level and bend to scoop and displace anything in his way … stout in pass protection with his ability to anchor without giving ground … there isn’t anything
exceptional about his athleticism, but he is quick off the ball and moves well enough as a puller … the Boston College coaches call him the “tone -setter” of the offense
and praise his maturity to compartmentalize and work through adversity … twice voted a team captain by his teammate s … his offensive line coach was Matt
Applebaum, who spent the 2022 season as the Miami Dolphins offensive line coach … didn’t play a snap on the offensive line until his junior year of high school and
he used the Madden video game to try and emulate Trent Williams and others … had double-digit starts at both guard spots in college.

WEAKNESSES: Explosive rushers can get him narrow and disrupt his pass-pro footwork … guilty of dropping his eye level, lunging and losing his leverage … needs to
play with better control of his angles, especially at the second level … late to redirect and adjust in space … flagged five times in 2023 (two holds, three false start
penalties) … medicals will be important after he missed one game as a sophomore because of a knee sprain (November 2021) and missed the 2022 season after
tearing his right ACL in a “freak accident” back home (May 2022).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Boston College, Mahogany was a fixture at right guard in offensive coordinator Steve Shimko’s gap -scheme run game. After
passing on the NFL after 2021 and missing the 2022 season with a torn ACL, he returned to form in 2023 and was one of the top blockers in the ACC. In the run game,
Mahogany has strong hands to latch and control and creates immediate displacement with his ability to roll his hips and finish (Boston College almost always ran
behind No. 73 in short yardage). He needs to correct some bad habits in pass protection, but he stays balanced at contact with an immediate anchor to maintain the
pocket integrity. Overall, Mahogany needs to play with more control, especially in space, to survive versus NFL defenders, but he plays like a bouncer outside of a
club, looking to bash heads with power and forceful hands. He projects as a guard -versatile NFL starter, ideally suited for a downhill run team.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 99 overall)

8. MASON MCCORMICK | South Dakota St. 6042 | 309 lbs. | 6SR Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) 5/25/2000 (age 23.92) #60

BACKGROUND: Mason McCormick, who has a younger brother, was raised in the Sioux Falls area. He grew up in a “super competitive” family and started playing
football in third grade. He was a multi-sport athlete throughout childhood and was a standout basketball player in AAU, but he hit a growth spurt and fell in love wi th
the weight room, which guided him to football as his focus. McCormick attended Roosevelt High School in Si oux Falls and was a three-year letterman. After playing
primarily defensive end as a sophomore, he started at left guard on the offensive line as a junior in 2016 while also playing on the defensive line. As a senior,
McCormick led Roosevelt to a 10-2 record and reached the 2017 11AAA state championship game, falling by one point, 20-19, to Washington. He started his senior
season at center but was moved all over the line based on the strength of the opponent, which earned him first team All -State honors. McCormick also lettered in
track and finished second in the 2018 2A state meet in the discus (155 feet, 1 inch) and fifth in the shot put (49 -0). His personal best in the discus was 161-3.

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A no-star recruit, McCormick wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services and went overlooked throughout the process. Toward the en d of his junior year, he picked
up an offer from South Dakota State in May 2017 and committed almost immediately. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the
pandemic and returned to the Jackrabbits for his sixth season in 2023. McCormick was a five -time MVFC Honor Roll recipient and earned his degree. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (3/0) Redshirted
2019: (12/2) LG
2020: (10/10) LG Second Team All-MVFC; Played in spring of 2021 because of the pandemic
2021: (15/15) LG Second Team All-MVFC; Team captain
2022: (15/15) LG Consensus All-American; First Team All-MVFC; Team captain
2023: (15/15) LG Consensus All-American; First Team All-MVFC; Team captain
Total: (70/57) LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6042 309 10 33 7/8 81 5/8 5.08 2.89 1.71 35 1/2 9’9” 4.45 7.59 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6041 309 10 33 3/4 82 - - - - - - - 32 (bench and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Broadly built with above-average upper-body strength and better athleticism than expected … plays with a violent, downhill play style and looks to
remove defenders from their feet … able to manipulate leverages in the run game to seal lanes … has the grip strength to create torque as a finisher … absorbs heavy-
handed rushers and finds ways to root and re-root himself … his teammates call him the “smartest” player on the team — the coaches gave him the responsibility (at
left guard) of making pre-snap adjustments and flipping protections based on blitz reads … training staff said he decreased his body-fat percentage in 2023 … three-
time team captain, and his leadership style is genuine … durable and finished his career starting 57 straight games (played in 70 total games in college).

WEAKNESSES: Plays too upright with inconsistent bend … lower-body stiffness doesn’t appear in his testing numbers, but it does on his tape … can be tardy as a
puller and when attempting to shuffle laterally to swing his hips in the hole … guilty of the occasional lapse with his balan ce out in space … hands will drift, and he
needs to play with more consistent strike placement — when his hands widen, he often grabs before trying to reset inside … charged with 10 penalties in 2023 …
reactions to rushers across his face are often sloppy … has a few snaps at center and right guard, but 98.9 percent of his college snaps came at left guard … older
prospect and will be a 24-year-old rookie … most of his competition came in FCS.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at South Dakota State, McCormick was entrenched at left guard in former offensive coordinator Zach Lujan’s balan ced gap/zone
scheme (also the backup center on the depth chart). After receiving mostly free-agent grades from NFL scouts, he returned for his sixth season in 2023 and turned
himself into a draftable player, as he led the Jackrabbits to the second of back-to-back FCS championships. In pass protection, McCormick needs to improve his hand
placement and reaction skills, but he plays with quick feet and is advanced mentally to recognize blocking pressures. Despite his body stiffness showing up out in
space, he has a tractor beam to defenders as a puller and looks like a fullback with the impolite way he looks to embarrass and b ury opponents. Overall, McCormick
doesn’t consistently play up to his testing numbers, but he has good eyes and feet in pass protection and outstanding physicality in the run game. He projects as a
Day 1 backup (at all three interior line positions) who can become a starter with more coaching.

GRADE: 4th Round

9. SATAOA LAUMEA | Utah 6042 | 319 lbs. | 5SR Rialto, Calif. (Eisenhower) 1/13/2001 (age 23.28) #78

BACKGROUND: Sataoa (sah-tau-ah) Laumea (lau-may-uh), the eighth of 10 children (six girls, four boys), grew up in Compton in Los Angeles County. He watched his
older brothers play football when he was young, and it didn’t take long for him to follow in their footsteps at the youth level. When he was 10, his family moved to
Rialto (60 miles east of Los Angeles), and he later attended Eisenhower High School where he was a four-year varsity letterman. Laumea played both ways as a left
tackle on offense and nose guard on defense. As a junior, he earned first team All-Area and All-League, posting 21 tackles, 6.0 sacks and two forced fumbles on
defense. After Eisenhower won just six combined games over his first three years, Laumea helped lead the program to a 14-1 record as a senior and the 2019 Division
championship (first in school history in 25 years). He was named the Division’s Offensive Player of the Year and earned All -League on defense with 19 tackles, 2.0
sacks, one forced fumble and a blocked PAT. Laumea also lettered in track and placed first at the 2019 league finals in the shot put (46 feet, 10 inches), and he posted
a career-best throw of 106-1 in the discus.

A four-star recruit, Laumea was the No. 20 offensive guard in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 44 recruit in California. His re cruitment started to really pick up
after his junior season, when he received scholarship offers from several Pac-12 programs. Throughout his senior year, Laumea took official visits to California and
nearby UCLA and USC, with most expecting him to choose between those three schools. He wasn’t planning on taking an official visit to Utah, but when Eisenhower’s
2018 season ended in the state playoffs, his schedule opened the week before early signing day — and Laumea fell in love with the program. He signed with the Utes
less than a week after his visit and ranked as the No. 2 recruit in head coach Kyle Whittingham’s 2019 class. His older brother (Fuifatu) was a defensive tackle at
Compton Community College (2009-10) and at Division II Lincoln University (2011-12). His older brother (Lalotoa) played offensive line at Compton Community
College and San Bernardino Valley College. Laumea graduated with his degree in business (May 2022). He didn’t play in the 2023 bowl game but accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (1/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (5/5) RG Second Team All-Pac-12; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) RG Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed season opener
2022: (14/14) RT First Team All-Pac-12
2023: (12/12) RT Second Team All-Pac-12; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (45/44) 26 RT, 18 RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6042 319 9 7/8 32 7/8 80 3/4 - - - 26 8’8” - - 26 (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6042 319 10 33 81 3/4 - - - - - - - - (limited workout — left calf strain)

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STRENGTHS: Smooth-moving big man with foot quickness and natural power … stays controlled with his hands and extension to transfer power from h ips to
fingertips … displays violent torque with his upper body and agility in his lower half once engaged in the run game … body balance is often highlighted in his mirroring
skills … punch is usually on time and well-placed to stymie rushers attacking his edge … stays loose for quick adjustments against inside/outside rush counters …
doesn’t panic against twists or games and communicates well with his neighbors … durable and started 39 straight games before opting out of the 2023 bowl gam e …
has ample starting experience at both right tackle and right guard, and NFL scouts say he took reps at center in practice , as well.

WEAKNESSES: His arms fall just short of 33 inches, which shows up on tape against longer opponents … inconsistent post -snap reaction quickness out in space … too
often his base narrows as he adjusts to the pass rush, which creates issues with his field depth and weigh t transfer … oversetting and answering cross-face blocks is a
concern … loves to grapple in the run game, but it can lead to flags (see 2023 Baylor tape) … gets caught forward leaning at times in his urgency to get his hands on
the block … timing can be inconsistent on the move, leaving him late to his targets … was banged up over his career, including a sprained MCL and multiple
concussions … only played on the right side of the line and doesn’t have college tape on the left side (tackle or gua rd).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Utah, Laumea started at right tackle in offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig’s zone -based run scheme. After he was pressed into
action as a redshirt freshman, he rattled off four straight seasons of All-Pac-12 play, splitting his snaps between right guard (1,284) and right tackle (1,726). With his
foot quickness and knockback power, Laumea delivers pop in the run game and controls his man at the point of attack. He has t he tools for pass protection, but
inconsistent weight transfer can diminish his reactions versus inside moves and ability to anchor on command (gave up multiple pressures on all 2023 t apes studied).
Overall, Laumea is at his best leveraging gaps in the run game, although movement pattern flaws as a pass blocker requires NFL coaching before he sees the field
at the next level. He has the versatile experience to play tackle in a pinch but has a guard skill set with down-the-road starting potential.

GRADE: 4th Round

10. ZAK ZINTER | Michigan 6057 | 309 lbs. | 4SR North Andover, Mass. (Buckingham) 4/17/2001 (age 23.02) #65
BACKGROUND: Zak Zinter, the oldest of three children (younger brother and sister) was born and raised in Florida (grew up in the Port St. Lucie area). He started
playing flag football at age 3, although he was unable to play Pop Warner because of weight restrictions. Zinter also played baseball, basketball and lacrosse over the
years. Prior to Zinter’s seventh-grade year, his father (Paul Jr., who works in the pharmaceutical field) relocated for his job, so the family moved to North Andover,
Mass. (just outside of Boston). Zinter enrolled at St. John’s Prep, a private Catholic school with several alumni in the foot ball world, like Brian Kelly and Bill O’Brien.
After four years at St. John’s Prep, he transferred to Buckingham Browne and Nichols School for his final two years of high school. Zinter started at right guard as a
junior and senior captain and received numerous awards, including All-State and All-Conference both seasons. He was named Buckingham Browne and Nichols School
MVP and New England Lineman of the Year in 2019. Zinter was also a standout track athlete at St. John’s Prep (won the shot pu t and discus titles as a sophomore)
and at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School, winning the 2019 New England state shot put championship as a junior (school-record 49 feet, 7 inches).

A four-star recruit, Zinter was the No. 10 offensive guard in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Massachusetts. Prio r to his junior year of high school, he
attended several recruiting camps and came away with a handful of FBS offers (Boston College, Duke, Penn State and Purdue). Zinter later added offers from
Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State and ultimately committed to the Wolverines. He was the No. 16 recruit in Michigan’s class and enrolled early in January 2020.

His younger brother (Preston) was a freshman linebacker at Notre Dame in 2023. His younger sister (Kierstyn) is a standout lacrosse player and has committed to the
University of Tampa in the 2024 recruiting class. His father was a standout high school linebacker and played collegiately at UCF. His grandfather (Paul Sr.) was an All-
State linebacker in high school and an All-American at Eastern New Mexico. Zinter was named a 2022 Academic All-American and 2023 finalist for the William V.
Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman). He received an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl, but he was unable to participate because of his leg injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (6/4) RG Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (13/12) RG Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Joe Moore Award; Missed one game (lower body)
2022: (14/14) RG First Team All-Big Ten; Joe Moore Award
2023: (12/12) RG First Team All-Big Ten; Missed final three games (left leg); Team captain
Total: (45/42) RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6057 309 9 3/8 33 1/2 81 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left leg)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (no measure or workout — left leg)

STRENGTHS: Big, physical blocker with above-average length … functional run blocker with quickness to seal and leg drive to create movement … shuffles well to cut
off pass-rush angles … not a great bender but still able to anchor at shallow depth to stop a charge … works really well in unison to recognize games and switch off
blocks … team captain and universally liked in the program (offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore: “Family-oriented guy. Never late. Takes care of business like a
pro.”) … dependable football-playing temperament and plays through pain (tore a ligament in his right thumb at practice his freshman year but started the next
game) … spent a lot of time training at center (expected to start there at several points of his Michigan career) … logged 42 starts over the last four seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Upright blocker with inconsistent knee bend and hip roll … initial drift leaves him late to react to inside rush moves … flashes pop in his hands but
doesn’t consistently jolt defenders at contact … shows stiffness in his lower half and occasionally appears sluggish on combo s and climbs … linebackers are able to
avoid him at the second level … medical feedback will be important — broken tibia and fibula in his left leg late in his senior season (November 2023), which required
surgery and sidelined him for the 2024 NFL Draft process; broken right wrist (September 2021) but wore a club and played thro ugh it; missed one game as a
sophomore (October 2021) with a lower-body injury … only played right guard in games and lacks proven versatility at other positions.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Michigan, Zinter was entrenched as the starting right guard in former head coach Jim Harbaugh’s power -spread offense. A three-
time All-Big Ten honoree, he played well as a senior (zero sacks allowed, zero penalties) until his broken leg against Ohio State, which unfortunately sidelined him for
the entire draft process. An assignment-sound run blocker, Zinter uses body strength and proper positioning to lean on defenders and drive them with churning legs.
While he is strong at the point of attack to stand up rushers in pass protection, he struggles to recover versus quickness in one -on-one matchups. Overall, Zinter
won’t impress with explosion or leverage, but he is big, smart and physical, which allows him to control defenders, especiall y in closed quarters. He can have a
Mark Glowinski type of NFL career, although his leg injury puts a discount sticker on his draft projection.

GRADE: 4th Round

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11. DELMAR GLAZE | Maryland 6041 | 315 lbs. | 4JR Charlotte, N.C. (West Mecklenburg) 8/4/2002 (age 21.73) #74

BACKGROUND: Delmar “DJ” Glaze, the third of four children (two boys, two girls), was born in Buford, S.C. When he was three, his family relocated to the Charlotte,
area and put down roots in Mecklenburg County. Glaze started playing football at age 4 and continued playing through youth leagues and middle school. He attended
West Mecklenburg High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman. Glaze played five games as a freshman before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee,
which also sidelined him for his sophomore season in 2017 as he rehabbed from surgery. He returned for his junior season, but again tore the ACL in his right knee in
the first game of the season, requiring another season-ending surgery. Glaze got back on the field for his senior season and stayed healthy as the starting left tackle,
leading West Mecklenburg to the 4A state playoffs in 2019. He earned first team All-Conference honors as a senior and an invitation to the Queen City Senior Bowl.

A three-star recruit, Glaze was the No. 147 offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 58 recruit in North Carolina. W ith two knee surgeries and hardly
any game tape from his first three year of high school, he understandably went overlooked throughout the recruiting process. Despite the injuries, FCS Morgan State
offered him a scholarship as a sophomore. Once Glaze returned from his second knee surgery in the summer of 2019, he attended several cam ps and started to grab
the attention of FBS programs. Midway through his senior season, he received scholarship offers from FIU, Appalachian State and UConn. Around Than ksgiving, Glaze
received a Maryland offer, his only one from a Power 5 program. He visited College Park and committed to head coach Mike Locksley, becoming the No. 22 recruit in
the Terps’ 2020 class. He elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Glaze graduated with his degree in family science from Maryland. He
accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (1/0) Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (13/6) 5 RT, 1 LT
2022: (13/13) 12 RT, 1 LT
2023: (13/13) LT Third Team All-Big Ten; Team captain
Total: (40/32) 17 RT, 15 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6041 315 10 1/4 34 7/8 82 3/4 5.21 3.01 1.77 25 1/2 8’8” - - 29 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6043 316 9 3/8 34 3/4 82 1/8 - - - - - 4.83 8.15 - (shuttle, 3-cone, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Wide-framed blocker with natural broadness in his upper half … consistently squares his hips to rushers and allows his long arms t o work for him to
initiate leverage … hand strikes are deliberate and heavy (when on time) to slow his target … grip strength and solid anchor help keep his blocks cinched … able to
open around the arc and push rushers wide … uses his natural force to lean on down blocks and create movement … takes proper angles in the run game and moves
well enough to work up to the second level … handles himself well in tandem on double teams … his college snaps were split almost exactly 50-50 between left tackle
(1,151) and right tackle (1,147) over his career (finished his career with 31 straight starts).

WEAKNESSES: Average foot quickness limits his lateral range … forced to catch his balance too often when he gets flat -footed in his pass sets … his hands often land
outside the frame of pass rushers and he must play more controlled in coil and reset … has a tendency t o grab when he panics … steps get too narrow once engaged
in the run game … would like to see more power generated through his hips as a run blocker … played in every game the last th ree seasons, but medicals will be
important after he tore the ACL in his right knee twice in high school, which sidelined him for most of his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons at Wes t
Mecklenburg … didn’t play any snaps at guard in college (practiced at guard during Senior Bowl practices).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Maryland, Glaze played both tackle positions in offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ RPO-heavy, multiple-run scheme. After going
underrecruited out of high school because of injury, he played mostly right tackle before moving to left tackle full time as a junior and posting his best season (see
2023 Ohio State tape). Glaze is an alert mover in his pass sets, and even if he tends to be more reactive than proactive with his hands, he does a nice job staying
square and dropping anchor. Although he is more of a pusher than powerful mauler in the run game, he uses his long extension and heavy hands to redirect
defenders and collapse down to create lanes. Overall, Glaze’s overaggressive tendencies and lack of explosive traits show on an island, but with his size, strength
and smooth movements, a move to guard could be what is best for his NFL future. With continued d evelopment, he will compete for starting snaps.

GRADE: 4th Round

12. LAYDEN ROBINSON | Texas A&M 6034 | 302 lbs. | 5SR Manvel, Texas (Manvel) 5/3/2001 (age 22.98) #64
BACKGROUND: Layden Robinson was born in Houston and grew up in Manvel. He started playing football at age 6 but didn’t immediately enjoy it and left the team. A
year later, the coaches asked him to try again, and he gradually learned to have fun, primarily as a running back in his e arly years. Robinson often visited his
grandparents in Jasper, Texas, during the summers and he attributes those visits to adding weight, which led to his transition to the offensive line in middle school.
Robinson originally attended Fort Bend Hightower High School in Missouri City for his freshman season before transferring to Manvel High School where he was a
three-year varsity starter on the offensive line. He played primarily at right guard as a sophomore and helped Manvel go 13-1 with the team’s only loss coming in the
2016 state playoff semifinals. As a junior, Robinson switched between right guard and right tackle , and he led the program to a 14-win season before a loss to
Highland Park, 53-49, in the 2017 5A state championship game. For his senior season, he moved to left tackle and earned unanimous first team Al l-District honors as
Manvel finished 9-3 and advanced to the 2018 playoffs. Robinson also lettered in track and set personal bests in the shot put (45 feet, 2 inches) and discus (120 -10).

A three-star recruit, Robinson was the No. 5 center and the No. 55 recruit in Texas. The summer after his sophomore year, he received his first scholarship offer, from
Division II Texas A&M Commerce. After his junior season, Robinson added FCS offers (Alco rn State and Howard) before receiving his first FBS offers (Kansas and
Nebraska). Texas A&M (his only SEC offer) officially offered in June 2018, and Robinson committed two weeks later. He was the 16th-ranked recruit in the Aggies’
2019 class. Robinson graduated with his degree in communications (December 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Seni or Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (2/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (10/0)
2021: (10/10) RG Missed two games (injury); Pandemic-shortened season
2022: (12/12) RG
2023: (11/11) RG Second Team All-SEC; Missed final two games (injury)
Total: (45/33) RG

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6034 302 10 1/2 34 5/8 81 1/2 - - - 26 1/2 9’3” - - - (no run, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6033 302 10 1/2 34 1/4 81 1/2 5.09 2.96 1.78 - - 4.75 7.75 - (stood on combine; no bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Densely built frame with above-average arm length and hand size … matches power with power at the point of attack … anchors at shallow depth and is
a hard guy to move from his spot … locks out his long arms to keep defenders at his fingertips … hands deliver stunning blows when he stays centered … flattens on
short pulls and steers on long pulls to create running lanes … uses angles well when climbing to line up and remove his targets … described as “down to earth” and
personable … says his toughness became fully developed under Steve Addazio the last two seasons … double-digit starts in the SEC each of the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Noticeable lack of explosion in his movements … inconsistent when attempting to redirect or cut off cross-face rushers … taller pad level hampers his
mirror through engagement … gets top-heavy and ends up on the ground when he lunges in protection … sustain rate declines rapidly when his hands land wide …
inconsistent breaking down at the second level … late to recognize and sort through delayed blitzes … can get antsy and caught up in energy of the game, leading to
mistakes (13 combined penalties over his final two seasons) … 100 percent of his college snaps came at right guard and doesn’t have tape at the four other positions.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas A&M, Robinson was plugged in at right guard in former offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s balanced ru n scheme. After
putting himself on the NFL radar with a standout sophomore season, his game showed slight decline in 2022, but he rebounded well as a senior and earned All-SEC
honors. As a run blocker, Robinson is powerful at the point of attack with the ability to displace defenders on base and doub le teams. He has a stout anchor as a pass
blocker plus the natural girth to maintain his spot, but his inconsistent balance and timing hurt his ability to maximize his length and w iden rushers. Overall, Robinson
plays with a rugged, physical demeanor and the play strength to stay connected, but his middling mirror skills in protection will be targeted by NFL pass rushers.
He has a chance to provide depth for a power-based scheme in the NFL.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

13. MATT GONCALVES | Pittsburgh 6062 | 317 lbs. | 5SR Manorville, N.Y. (Eastport-South) 1/26/2001 (age 23.25) #76

BACKGROUND: Matthew “Matt” Goncalves (Gun-ZALL-vez), the youngest of three boys (also has two stepsiblings), grew up in Suffolk County on Long Island. His first
love was basketball, and he continued to play throughout high school. Goncalves also played football, and it started to become his focus towards the end of middle
school. He enrolled at Eastport-South Manor High School, where he played on both offense (offensive tackle and tight end) and defense (defensive end). Goncal ves’
junior season was cut short after two games by a season-ending knee injury. He returned as a senior and led Eastport-South Manor to the playoffs as the starting left
tackle. Goncalves earned All-State and All-County honors in his final season. He also lettered all four years in basketball.

A three-star recruit, Goncalves was the No. 52 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 5 recruit in New York (top o ffensive lineman in the state). After
missing almost all his junior season, he was unsure if he would receive Division I offers, but several FCS programs (Bryant, Stony Brook, Villanova) offered him late in
his junior year. The summer before his senior year, Goncalves was still unranked by recruiting services but impressed during recruiting camps and received his first
FBS offer (Toledo) and first Power 5 offer (Pittsburgh) in June 2018. A month later, he earned three stars and officially committed to Pat Narduzzi. Goncalves was the
highest-ranked recruit in Pitt’s 2019 recruiting class. His older brother (Billy) was a pitcher on the baseball team at SUNY Cortland (2017) and is now a coach.
Goncalves graduated with his degree in administration of justice (May 2023) and is working on a second degree in communication. He accepted his invitation to the
2024 East-West Shrine Bowl but was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (9/3) LT Freshman All-American; Started final three games (also saw snaps at LG); Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (13/5) RT
2022: (13/13) 8 RT, 5 LT Third Team All-ACC
2023: (3/3) LT Missed final nine games (left foot); Team captain
Total: (38/24) 13 RT, 11 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6062 327 9 33 1/4 81 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left foot)
PRO DAY 6062 317 9 1/8 33 7/8 81 1/4 5.20 2.99 1.79 30 1/2 - 4.89 - 19 (no broad or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Large-framed blocker with functional length and above-average thickness, especially in his upper half … patient in pass pro and greets rushers with firm,
active hands … shows good timing between his steps and his punch, keeping everything in concert and i mproving his chances of staying square … refits his hands to
stay underneath blocks and re-leverage himself versus power … able to crash down and bulldoze bodies in the run game with his leg drive … penalized just fo ur times
in his 38 career games (all four were false starts) … naturally competitive and battles to stay attached and finish the block … voted a senior cap tain in 2023 … split his
college snaps between left tackle (697) and right tackle (973), while also taking snaps at center in practice.

WEAKNESSES: Tries to be urgent out of his stance but lacks the desired lateral range for an NFL tackle … tends to pop upright with his taller pad level and top-heavy
build … inconsistent sink and redirect for easy recoveries once rushers attack his edges … focuses his body energy on getting wide to protect the corner versus speed
and opens the backdoor for inside counters … hand placement requires improvement … lack of athletic range extends to the run game, where he is often late
reaching his landmarks … suffered a left foot injury (September 2023) and required season-ending surgery; missed almost all of his junior season of high school
because of a torn meniscus in his right knee (September 2017).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Pittsburgh, Goncalves bounced between left and right tackle in former offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti’s balanced run-scheme.
After he earned All-ACC honors as a junior, he received strong draft grades from NFL scouts in the summer but missed most of the 2023 season and draft process with
a foot injury. In pass protection, Goncalves plays with controlled urgency and makes good use of his physical, independent hands, although his average athleticism
and high cut, upright playing style make it tough for quick recoveries. When he bends and runs his feet, he has the drive power to create displaceme nt in the run
game. Overall, Goncalves has several skills that will translate to tackle in the NFL, but a move inside to guard as a phone -booth blocker should better accentuate
his size, strength and play style. He projects as an NFL reserve who can provide depth at multiple positions.

GRADE: 5th Round

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14. KT LEVESTON | Kansas State 6037 | 326 lbs. | 6SR Waco, Texas (Midway) 10/28/1999 (age 24.49) #70

BACKGROUND: Kaitori “KT” Leveston Jr. grew up in Waco and attended Midway High School, where he played both ways as a defensive end and offensive tackle.
Protecting the blind side of quarterback Tanner Mordecai (Oklahoma, SMU, Wisconsin), he earned second team All-District honors as a junior left tackle and helped
Midway to the 2016 district title. For his senior season, Leveston and Mordecai led Midway to a 15-1 record with the only loss coming in the 2017 6A Division II state
championship game, to Cy-Fair. He earned first team All-State and All-District in his final season. Leveston also lettered in basketball and helped Midway to a 25 -10
record and the 2017-18 district championship.

A three-star recruit, Leveston was the No. 96 offensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 148 recruit in Texas. During his junior season, Texas Tech
coaches traveled to Waco to see him play and formally offered him a scholarship after the season, as did Missouri and North Texas. Over the summer, he received an
offer from Kansas State and former head coach Bill Snyder. Leveston connected with the Wildcats’ family environment and committed in September 2017. He had
been hoping for an offer from Texas, but Leveston was already set on Kansas State by the time that scholarship arrived toward the end of his senior season. Leveston
took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 2023 . Leveston graduated with his degree in
human development and family studies (May 2022) and is working toward his master’s degree in academic advising. He accepted h is invitation to the 2024 East-West
Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (4/0)
2020: (10/5) LT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/0)
2022: (14/14) LT Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2023: (13/13) LT Honorable Mention All-Big 12
Total: (51/32) LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6037 326 9 7/8 34 3/8 82 1/8 5.38 3.09 1.85 27 1/2 9’0” 4.89 - 25 (no 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 330 10 1/8 34 3/8 83 1/4 - - - - - 4.85 7.90 - (shuttle and 3-cone only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Wide-framed with lower-body girth and long arms … transformed himself with a disciplined diet after previously tipping the scale at 350-plus pounds …
sets up cleanly in pass protection with natural bend and ready-for-contact hands … punch is sharp and fast with a flexible coil to deliver pop mid-slide … flashes
violent snatch-and-trap techniques to use the defender’s weight against him … creates movement in the run game, because of the torque in his upper half and drive
power in the legs … strains through contact and blocks with a finishing mentality … handled zone blocks and short pulls relat ively well on tape … went from almost
getting kicked off the team in his first few years at Kansas State for inconsistent effort to maturing into a respected team leader his final two seasons … started all 27
games the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Some heaviness on his frame that he can continue to trim … range is closer to average than above average … stays light on his feet, but there is some
tightness in his redirection and recoveries … needs to engage his blocks with elevated eyes and more consistent pad level for quicker wins … his issues sustaining are
usually a result of leaning … gets himself in trouble versus shifty targets on the move … late to diagnose delayed blitzes an d needs to keep his head on a swivel … will
turn 25 years old during his NFL rookie season … 97.2 percent of his college snaps came at left tackle, and he is unproven at other positions (although he performed
well at guard during East-West Shrine Bowl practices).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Kansas State, Leveston was entrenched at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s multiple run-scheme. After a slow
start to his career, things clicked for him the past two seasons, and he helped create one of the best left tackle-left guard combos in college football with Cooper
Beebe. In pass protection, Leveston quickly establishes a wide, firm base and uses his long arms and eager, heavy punch to ru in the day for gap rushers. He looks to
impose his will in the run game with his mauling hands, although his feet aren’t too far behind. Overall, Leveston needs to introduce more technical control and
finesse to his execution, but he has the functional movements and power in his lower half and hands that the NFL requires inside at guard. He projects as an NFL
reserve who should continue to see more snaps as he gets comfortable on the interior.

GRADE: 5th Round

15. GOTTLIEB AYEDZE | Maryland 6041 | 308 lbs. | 5SR Germantown, Md. (Northwest) 4/10/2000 (age 24.04) #72

BACKGROUND: Gottlieb Ayedze (Ahh-yed-jay) was born in the United States before relocating with his parents (Emmanuel and Sylvie) to Togo at age 5. When he was
15, he returned to the states and lived with his uncle in Germantown (25 miles north of Washington, D.C.). Ayedze, who primarily spoke French and had to learn
English at the time, attended Northwest High School where he played soccer — the sport he’d played throughout childhood.

Prior to his senior year, the football coaches asked him to try out, despite Ayedze not having any knowledge of the sport. At 230 pounds, he joined the football team
in the spring of 2018 and gradually earned the starting right tackle job for his senior se ason. Ayedze also joined the track team in his final season and had personal
bests of 43 feet in the shot put and 140 feet, 3 inches in the discus, which earned him a trip to the 2019 state championships.

A no-star recruit, Ayedze wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2019 recruiting class. Having not played football until his senior year, he wasn’t on the
recruiting radar for colleges, but nearby Division II Frostburg State discovered him and offered a scholarship. Ayedze was im mediately thrown into the starting left
tackle job and earned first team All-Conference honors three times in his four seasons with the program. Ayedze received a Senior Bowl invite after the 2022 season,
but he instead took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic. Ayedze entered the transfer p ortal in December 2022 and committed
to Maryland over Virginia Tech in January 2023. Despite a preseason injury, he quickly became a starter for the Terrapins. Ay edze accepted his invitation to the 2024
East-West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2019: (11/11) LT Frostburg State
2020: (4/4) LT Frostburg State; First Team All-MEC; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) LT Frostburg State; First Team All-MEC
2022: (11/11) LT Frostburg State; First Team All-American; First Team All-MEC
2023: (11/10) 9 RT, 1 RG Maryland; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed two games (injury)
Total: (48/47) 37 LT, 9 RT, 1 RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6041 308 9 7/8 33 80 5/8 5.01 2.88 1.71 26 1/2 9’4” - - 21 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6042 309 10 1/8 33 1/2 80 5/8 - - - - - - 7.71 - (3-cone and drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Offers functional size, strength and length for NFL trench play … doesn’t labor out of his stance and widens out mid-slide to help cut off cornering edge
rushers … well-timed punch centers his target, but he can also recover and refit if his reach gets knocked away … has enough power in his upper half to turn and
dump overeager blitzers, using their momentum against them … lateral quicks show on backside pulls and when working up on com bo blocks … shows adequate
range when advancing on screens … keeps his head/eyes on a swivel to locate and react to extra pressures … a false start on t he Illinois tape was his only penalty in
his lone FBS season … played primarily left tackle and right tackle over his career, but he also looked comfortable with his guard reps (19.3 percent of his 2023
offensive snaps came at right guard).

WEAKNESSES: More smooth than explosive as an athlete … needs to do a better job staying balanced in space to answer two -way rushers … improved sink at contact
will help strengthen his anchor when responding to bull rushers … shows a little too much give when absorbing contact, allowing rushers to pry their way free … leans
into his blocks in the run game but would like to see better leg drive and nastiness … core strength could use adjustments, so he can better access power from
different parts of his body … hand placement at the end of pulls tends to be inconsistent … only one season against top compe tition at the FBS level … missed the first
two games of the 2023 season because of injury.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Maryland, Ayedze played predominantly right tackle in offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ RPO-heavy, multiple-run scheme. Despite
only playing football for six years (one year of high school, four in Division II and one season in the Big Ten), he played well with the Terps, and several NFL teams
bumped his draft grade between the summer and end of the 2023 season. Although he can use improved hip roll in the run game t o create displacement, Ayedze is
efficient out of his stance and on the move, staying patient in pass protection to mirror rushers in smaller spaces. He started only one game at guard in 2023, but it
came against Illinois — and he more than held his own against potential first-rounder Jer’Zhan Newton. Overall, Ayedze doesn’t have overwhelming size and needs
to prove himself against NFL power, but he plays with control and several baseline traits that will translate well. He projec ts as a developmental guard who can
play tackle in a pinch.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

16. JAVION COHEN | Miami 6043 | 324 lbs. | 4SR Phenix City, Ala. (Central) 8/8/2002 (age 21.71) #70

BACKGROUND: Javion (JAY-vee-on) Cohen, who has two sisters, grew up in Phenix City (near the Alabama-Georgia border). He was raised by his mother (Philecia
Fuller), who worked multiple jobs to support the family (Cohen: “She is my superhero.”). He didn’t start playin g organized sports until age 13, when he played on the
defensive line in little league football. Cohen also played basketball and tried baseball in eighth grade. He attended Phenix City Central High School, where he was a
defensive lineman as a freshman before the coaches moved him to the offensive line as a sophomore on varsity. As a 260 -pound junior left tackle, Cohen was named
second team All-State and led Central to a 14-0 record and the 2018 Class 7A state championship. He again manned the left tackle spot as a senior and took home All -
State honors, helping Central to a 12-2 record and the 2019 district title.

A four-star recruit, Cohen was the No. 25 offensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 16 recruit in Alabama (top-ranked offensive lineman in the state).
After his sophomore season, he received his first FCS scholarship offer (Alabama A&M), followed by his first FBS offer (Troy) two months later. Prior to his senior year,
Cohen already had an offer dance card that included Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Sout h Carolina, Tennessee and Texas
A&M. After multiple visits to Columbia, he originally committed to head coach Will Muschamp and South Carolina in March 2019 and intended to sh ut down his
recruitment. But a month later, Cohen had a change of heart and decommitted. He committed to Auburn in June 2019, but after a shakeup on the coaching staff,
Cohen flipped to Alabama shortly before signing day in December 2019 (Cohen: “Trust was the difference.”). He was the No. 16 recruit (and top-ranked offensive
lineman) in Nick Saban’s 2020 class. After three seasons in Tuscaloosa, Cohen entered the transfer portal in December 2022. He officially transferred to the
Hurricanes after two weeks in the portal — Mario Cristobal had recruited Cohen when he was the coach at Oregon. He proposed to his wife (Aazhenii) in February
2023 and the couple welcomed a daughter in June 2023. After the 2021 season, Cohen spent a month at the Herren Wellness Recovery Cente r in Seekonk, Mass, to
support his mental health (Cohen’s tweet: “The pressure we feel as athletes is insurmountable and can be too much at times.”). He has since become an advocate for
mental health. Cohen opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (5/0) Alabama; SEC All-Freshman Team; Backup behind LT Alex Leatherwood; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (14/14) LG Alabama; Missed one game (wrist)
2022: (12/11) LG Alabama; Second Team All-SEC; Missed bowl game (transfer portal)
2023: (12/12) LG Miami; Honorable Mention All-ACC; Enrolled in January 2023; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (43/37) LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6043 324 9 7/8 34 80 1/2 - - - 26 1/2 8’8” - - 22 (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6043 322 9 3/4 33 7/8 81 3/8 5.34 2.96 1.84 - - 5.06 8.28 - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Carries solid mass on his frame, with outstanding length … plays square in pass protection and stays balanced in his shuffle … hands land heavy and stay
heavy through connection on inside zone … grip strength and knee bend help him sustain point -of-attack blocks … anchor is already fairly stout and additional
coaching can make it even stronger … shows adequate contact balance to steer and control once locked on to create running roo m behind his raw power … shows
functional range on pulls and climbs … adapted quickly to the new coaching staff and culture after transferring his final season in college … started double-digit games
each of the last three seasons.

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WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t consistently play to his arm length … underwhelming explosiveness and body control, especially when forced to recover … has a tendency to
get upright when working in space, which hurts his ability to strike moving targets … inconsistent finisher wh en tasked to answer speed … needs to rely more on his
footwork to help seal and sustain vs. power … will linger too long on blocks as he attempts to regain his balance … always lo oking for work, but can improve his
anticipation for where extra pressure is coming from … missed one game as a sophomore due to a wrist injury (November 2021) … was a left guard only in college and
didn’t log snaps at any of the other four offensive line positions.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Miami, Cohen settled in at left guard in offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s balanced run scheme. After tw o seasons as a
starter for Saban at Alabama, he transferred to Coral Gables and played well in 2023 for an offensive line th at had the same starting five for all 12 regular-season
games (he credits Hurricanes offensive line coach Alex Mirabal for “changing his career”). Even though his sustain skills are lacking, Cohen jars at initial contact and
relies on his play strength to strike, latch and overmatch defensive linemen. In pass protection, he lacks an explosive element to his game and needs to kee p things on
schedule, forcing rushers to work his cylinder. Overall, Cohen is a physical, square-cut blocker who can lock up targets when he stays centered, but he has trouble
combating quick defenders on his edges. He projects as a backup with potential to be more.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

17. NICK GARGIULO | South Carolina 6053 | 318 lbs. | 6SR Yorktown Heights, N.Y. (Somers) 7/19/2000 (age 23.77) #69
BACKGROUND: Nicholas “Nick” Gargiulo (Gar-joo-lo) grew up in Westchester County in New York and started playing football in third grade. After playing in Somers
Youth Football, Gargiulo was a three-year varsity letterman at Somers High School and played both ways on the offensive and defensive lines. He became a starter as
a sophomore and posted 58 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble. As a junior, Gargiulo helped lead So mers to a 12-1 record and the 2016 state
championship. He earned All-League and All-Section honors at left tackle, adding 77 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack on defense. As a senior, Gargiulo was
named league MVP and again earned All-State honors. He also lettered in basketball at Somers.

A no-star recruit, Gargiulo wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. After his junior season, he received his first scholarship offer
(Cornell) in February 2017, then his first (and only) FBS offer, from Buffalo, in May 201 7. Gargiulo later added offers from Colgate, Holy Cross, Rhode Island and
Wagner. The summer before his senior year, he added an offer from Yale and felt a connection with the campus and program. Aft er starting at left tackle for two
seasons, the coaches asked him to move to center prior to the 2022 season so that Kiran Amegadjie could blossom at left tackle. Gargiulo entered the transfer portal
following the 2022 season and heard from “around 75” programs. He considered Boston College, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri before choosing South Carolina and
head coach Shane Beamer. Gargiulo earned his bachelor’s degree from Yale with a double major in economics and political scien ce and is pursuing his master’s
degree in sport management at South Carolina. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (1/0) Yale; Redshirted
2019: (10/10) LT Yale
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (4/4) LT Yale; Missed the final six games (right ankle)
2022: (10/10) OC Yale; First Team All-Ivy; Team captain
2023: (12/12) 7 OC, 5 LG South Carolina; Team captain; Enrolled in January 2023
Total: (37/36) 17 OC, 14 LT, 5 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6053 318 10 3/8 33 7/8 81 1/4 5.25 3.00 1.78 32 1/2 8’5” - 7.33 28 (no shuttle — choice)
PRO DAY 6051 313 10 1/4 34 1/4 81 1/4 - - - - - 4.65 - - (stood on combine; shuttle only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Broad-framed blocker with above-average arm length and hand size … quick out of his stance and has clean athletic movements out in space … uses his
wingspan to help him reach and wall off on outside zone runs … delivers force at contact with his hands, relying on his grip strength to send a message … coordinated
on combos and climbs … change-of-direction skills are evident when adjusting to the pass rush … flexible body type to sink his knees/hips and absorb power … able to
process everything quickly in pass protection and his communications skills are clear on film study … was the only South Carolina offensive lineman to play in every
game in 2023 … has functional playing experience at tackle, guard and center.

WEAKNESSES: Sets tall and needs to work overtime to keep his pads low … has a tendency to forward lean with his upper half, inviting defe nders to snatch or attack
his chest … leaning can delay his recovery attempts and spends too much time on the ground … can be caugh t with a tight base or when oversetting and will be
bullied backwards … urgency to set up quickly lead to some wasted movements … struggles to create movement in the run game wh en his leverage at contact isn’t
right … he suffered a broken right ankle/fibula (October 2021) and required season-ending surgery … will be a 24-year-old NFL rookie … only one season at the FBS
level, with mixed results.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at South Carolina, Gargiulo bounced between center and left guard in offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains’ zone-heavy run scheme.
After developing his body and skill set at Yale, he transferred to the SEC in 2023. Although offensive line was a weak spot for the Gamecocks, he was one of the few
bright spots. Gargiulo has NFL-level athletic tools and size measurements and can adjust his aiming points when reacting to post -snap movements. He reaches his
landmarks and seals lanes, but he won’t overwhelm defenders with power and must improve his leverage to maximize his core strength. Overall, Gargiulo needs to
play with more consistent balance through contact for longer sustained engagements, but he is a fluid, efficient mover with a quick processor and position
versatility. He can earn a backup role for a zone-heavy scheme.

GRADE: 6th Round

18. TREVOR KEEGAN | Michigan 6053 | 310 lbs. | 5SR Crystal Lake, Ill. (South) 8/30/2000 (age 23.65) #77

BACKGROUND: Trevor Keegan, who has an older sister, grew up in Crystal Lake (50 miles northwest of Chicago). He started out in flag footb all at age 5 and played
youth football for the Crystal Lake Raiders, while also playing baseball and basketball throughout childhood. Keegan enrolled at Crystal Lake South High School and
became the first freshman in school history to start on varsity, earning 2015 Freshman All -America status at left guard. He moved to left tackle as a sophomore and
earned All-Conference honors each of his final three seasons. As a senior captain, he scored his only career touchdown (35 -yard fumble recovery) and earned first
team All-State and All-Area honors, leading the Gators to the second round of the 2018 state playoffs. Keegan also saw time at defensive end and lettered in baseball.

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A four-star recruit, Keegan was the No. 16 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Illinois. His first offer (Northwestern) arrived after his
freshman year, and the floodgates opened during his sophomore year. More than 100 college programs visited Crystal Lake South during his junior year to court him.
Keegan ultimately narrowed down his final choice to Georgia, Michigan and Penn State, and he committed to the Wolverines shortly before signing day, citing the
tradition and coaching staff (his mother also grew up near Ann Arbor). He was the ninth-ranked recruit in Michigan’s 2019 class, one spot ahead of David Ojabo.
Keegan was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree. He graduated with his degree in communication and media and pursued a master’s in social work. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (5/0) Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/11) LG Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Joe Moore Award; Missed one game (shoulder)
2022: (11/11) 10 LG, 1 LT First Team All-Big Ten; Joe Moore Award; Missed three games (neck/stingers)
2023: (15/15) LG Second Team All-Big Ten; Team captain
Total: (44/37) 36 LG, 1 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6053 310 10 32 3/8 78 3/8 5.24 3.01 1.78 30 1/2 8’11” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6051 309 10 32 1/2 79 - - - - - 4.81 7.72 - (shuttle, 3-cone, drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Manageable frame and well-proportioned … quick out of his stance and stays focused mid-slide to stay mirrored to rushers … gets into his blocks and
relies on his upper half to hook and jostle into favorable positioning … active hands to set and reset … his understanding of angles helps him steer and control in the
run game … adequate range, but can reach backside defenders … penalties dropped from four in 2021 to two in 2022 to zero in 2023 … competes with a chippy, dog
mentality and blocking temperament is aggressive … named a captain as a senior and started every game for the 2023 national c hamps.

WEAKNESSES: Taller pad level with some tightness in his hips and ankles … lacks suddenness in his feet to answer explosive three -techniques … average mobility and
shows some heaviness when redirecting in the hole … will fall off blocks in space and balance will be regularly tested at the next level … battled a shoulder injury
(October 2021) throughout sophomore season and then struggled with stingers and neck issues from fall camp that lingered thro ughout the 2022 season … limited
experience at multiple positions — aside from one start at left tackle as a junior, the rest (98.1 percent) of his college snaps came at left guard.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Michigan, Keegan was a mainstay at left guard in former head coach Jim Harbaugh’s power -spread offense. After almost
transferring early in his time at Ann Arbor because of a lack of playing time, he was a key cog in the Wolverines’ offensive line success and earned All -Big Ten honors
in each of his three seasons as a starter. Keegan is an experienced, well-schooled player who has gotten more consistent fitting blocks with experience. Although he
works hard to fire off the snap and mirror, he lacks the bend and lower-body agility that most teams desire in a future starter. Overall, Keegan is an average athlete
and lacks a truly distinguishing trait, but he is a physical, blue-collar blocker who made steady improvements as a senior that gives scouts optimism. He will have a
chance to earn his keep as a depth piece in the NFL.

GRADE: 6th Round

19. LADARIUS HENDERSON | Michigan 6041 | 309 lbs. | 5SR Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie) 12/11/2001 (age 22.37) #73

BACKGROUND: LaDarius “LD” Henderson was born and raised in south Dallas. He played sports with his friends growing up, mainly basketball, and tried youth
football once but quit after one practice. He originally attended DeSoto High School before transferring to Waxah achie midway through his sophomore year.
Henderson didn’t play sports at DeSoto, but once he enrolled at Waxahachie, offensive line coach Matt Kitna and head coach Jon Kitna (former NFL quarterback and
Henderson’s future father-in-law) encouraged him to join the team. Originally 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, he started lifting weights for the first time and packed on
nearly 80 pounds in six months before the start of his junior year. The coaches originally tried Henderson on the defensive l ine, but after the starting left tackle
transferred, they moved him to the offensive line — where he started every game at left tackle, helping Waxahachie to the 2017 regional title game. After Kitna
moved on following the 2017 season, Waxahachie finished just 1-9 in 2018, but Henderson was a bright spot as a senior captain. He earned first team All-District and
All-County honors in his second year playing the sport. The football coaches also encouraged him to join the track team in the offseason. Henderson practiced with
the sprinters, while also competing in the discus (122 feet, 7 inches).

A three-star recruit, Henderson was the No. 57 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 91 recruit in Texas (one spo t ahead of DB Shilo Sanders). With
zero football experience prior to his junior season, Henderson was a newcomer to the recruiting scene, but several programs started to show interest following his
first year on the field. North Texas sent his first scholarship offer in April 2018, followed by Incarnate Word, Texas Southe rn, Southern Illinois and Army. Henderson
attended a recruiting camp at Arizona State the summer before his senior year and received a scholarship offer from head coach Herm Edwards. He committed to the
Sun Devils and stayed committed, despite late pushes from Illinois and SMU. Henderson was the No. 10 recruit in Edwards’ 2019 class (the same class as QB Jayd en
Daniels). After four seasons in Tempe, he entered the transfer portal in December 2022 and transferred to Michigan for his fi nal season of eligibility. Henderson
played his true freshman season at age 17 and is a year ahead academically after skipping parts of kindergarten and first grade to enroll in second grade early.

He married his wife (Jada) in April 2023, and they currently live together in Ann Arbor. Jada who is Jon Kitna’s daughter) worked on the equipment staff at Arizona
State (2018-21) and started her own business (“Jada from the Block”), which creates custom shoes and cleats (her clients include celebrities like Reese Witherspoon
and several current NFL players, including Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb). Before officially joining the football team at Michigan, Henderson took
online courses from Ann Arbor to finish his degree at Arizona State in interdisciplinary studies (May 2023) and is currently working on his master’s degree from the
School of Social Work. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (10/10) LT Arizona State; Started the final 10 games (at age 17); Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (4/0) Arizona State; Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) LG Arizona State
2022: (6/6) LG Arizona State; Missed final six games (finger); Team captain
2023: (14/10) LT Michigan; First Team All-Big Ten; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (47/39) 20 LT, 19 LG

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6041 309 10 5/8 35 84 3/4 - - - - - - - 20 (sprained right ankle during drills)
PRO DAY 6041 312 10 5/8 35 85 - - - - - 4.72 8.15 22 (no run or jumps – right ankle sprain)

STRENGTHS: Interesting body type with exceptional length … stays light on his feet and quick in his pass-pro setup … plays with a wide base and the wingspan that
requires a road map to get around … puts his athleticism on display on backside pulls, lead blocks or when sealing outside ru n lanes … leads with his long arms to
reach wide techniques … efficient climbing to the second level and coming to balance to cover up linebackers … penalized just once over his last 21 games (false start
in the 2023 National Championship Game) … consistent playing demeanor and blocks through the whistle … was a captain in his last year at Arizona S tate … his
playing time was evenly split between left tackle (1,191) and left guard (1,184) over his college career.

WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent body control and pass-pro habits out in space … sacrifices his balance too often and ends up on the ground when he drops his eyes and
lunges … his hands tend to engage high and outside … thin in his lowers and struggles to anchor versus power … struggles to c onsistently sustain in the run game and
relies on his forward momentum instead of controlled engagement … pad level rises when pulling in space … can get crossed up by twists and loopers … missed the
final six games of his final season at Arizona State with a tendon injury in his left ring finger (October 2022), which required surgery … disappointing final season after
transferring to Michigan.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Michigan, Henderson was the left tackle in former head coach Jim Harbaugh’s power-spread offense. After starting at left tackle as a
17-year-old freshman at Arizona State and entrenching himself as the starting left guard as a sophomore and junior, he transferred to Ann Arbor and moved back to
left tackle for his final season, helping the Wolverines to the national title. Henderson has an explosive first step with th e long arms to corral and push defenders
away from the ball. Considering he didn’t play football until his junior year of high school (and played for five different offensive coordinators in five years), he is
understandably rough around the edges with inconsistent body control, which showed repeatedly on his 2023 film. Overall, Henderson has the length and
movement skill that NFL offensive line coaches want to work with, but his inconsistent slide tempo and overall feel for balan ce might put a cap on his pro ceiling.
There is some upside there for a zone-blocking scheme to develop.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

20. KEATON BILLS | Utah 6044 | 324 lbs. | 5SR Draper, Utah (Corner Canyon) #51

BACKGROUND: Keaton Bills, one of 11 children (six girls, five boys) in a blended family, was born in Florida before h e moved to California when he was three. At age
12, Bills moved with his father to Utah, and that is when he started playing organized football for the first time. He attend ed Corner Canyon High School and played
both ways in high school, although he thought of himself more as a defensive lineman. As a junior, Bills helped the program to a 12-1 record and the 2014 Regional
Championship and he started at offensive tackle and defensive end, finishing with 46 tackles and 5.0 sacks. As a senior, he e arned first team All-State honors on the
defensive line with 69 tackles and 6.0 sacks, also drawing honorable mention All-State on the offensive line. Bills also played basketball and baseball at Corner Canyon
and joined the track team as a senior. He won the 2016 regional title in the shot put (49 feet, 5 inches) and javelin (145-8) and set a personal best in the discus with a
throw of 104-3.

A three-star recruit, Bills was the No. 74 offensive tackle in the 2016 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Utah. He was recruited as a defensive lineman by some
teams and as an offensive lineman by others. Prior to his junior season, Bills was offered by Utah , in the summer of 2014. He added offers from Oregon State,
Stanford, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin, but he ultimately committed to the Utes over BYU. He was part of Utah’s 2016 signing class, which also included RB Zack Moss
and QB Tyler Huntley. Bills is a member of The Church of Latter-Day Saints and took a religious mission to Honduras prior to enrolling at Utah. He returned to the
United States in November 2018 and enrolled at Utah in January 2019, initially as a defensive tackle before moving to the offensive line. Bills married his wife
(Sydney) in March 2020 (they were in the same graduating class at Corner Canyon but didn’t know each other), and they welcome d a son (Jensen) in July 2023. He
graduated with his degree in family consumer science with an emph asis on finance (May 2022).

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2016: LDS Religious Mission (Honduras)
2017: LDS Religious Mission (Honduras)
2018: LDS Religious Mission (Honduras)
2019: (3/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (4/4) LG Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/8) LG Missed two games (injury)
2022: (14/14) LG Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
2023: (12/12) LG Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (45/38) LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6044 321 10 32 1/2 79 1/2 5.38 3.12 1.89 29 1/2 8’5” 4.90 7.95 24
PRO DAY 6042 324 10 1/8 32 1/4 80 1/8 5.30 3.06 1.86 - - 4.81 7.83 - (stood on combine jumps, bench – choice)

STRENGTHS: Workable size and mass on his frame … bully in the run game and uses his physical hands to wash and badger linemen off their spot … has functional
movements and is adept with inside-zone concepts … understands angles in the run game … blocks low to high and has enough leg drive to uproot when he times up
the point of attack … has enough mobility to be effective at the second level … sets up in a timely manner off the snap … han ds are tight and stubborn in pass
protection … works well in tandem to pass off and communicate … was a veteran leader in the locker room and has a mature lifestyle (married with a son) … started
38 games at left guard in his career and practiced at right guard and center (spent extra time with center reps at the combin e).

WEAKNESSES: Average-at-best athlete by NFL standards … feet are heavy and look like they’re in cement at times once engaged as a pass blocker (see 2023 USC tape)
… doesn’t get out in space quick enough in the screen game for what NFL coaches want … snap anticipation can be inconsistent — sometimes early, sometimes late
off the snap (three false starts in 2023) … able to bend and anchor down versus power but will give ground when he plays straight-legged … though he recovers well,
he needs to see stunts and twits developing sooner … hands are active and strong, but undisciplined at times … will be an older NFL rookie … all of his snaps in college
came at left guard, and he is unproven at other positions.

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SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Utah, Bills has been a mainstay at left guard in offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig’s zone -based run scheme. Initially part of the
2016 recruiting class (which included Rashan Gary, Nick Bosa), he returned from his mission and starte d 38 games for the Utes the last four years, separating himself
as the most consistent player on the line. Despite an underwhelming athletic profile, Bills can quick set as a pass blocker and establish his anchor for quick wins in a
phone booth. In the run game, he can create displacement at the point of attack and has the toughness to consistently finish. Overall, Bills is a subpar athlete and
won’t stand out with his movement skills, but he works well enough in short areas with the heavy hands and toughness to wear down defenders. Although his
ceiling might not be very high in the NFL, he offers a functional skill set that can provide immediate interior depth.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

21. C.J. HANSON | Holy Cross 6050 | 300 lbs. | 5SR Wyckoff, N.J. (DePaul) 3/3/2001 (age 23.14) #51
BACKGROUND: Christopher “C.J.” Hanson was born and raised in Bergen County. His mother (Dianne Macchia), also known as “Momma D,” served as the team mom
at DePaul and Holy Cross (also provided the spread for NFL scouts at Holy Cross pro day). Hanson started playing fl ag football in second grade and started tackle
football in third grade. He grew up playing “every” sport but had a special love for lacrosse. Hanson attended DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, where he was a
four-year letterman on the offensive line. Despite suiting up for the varsity, he was a late bloomer and struggled to find consistent playing time. As a junio r, he didn’t
win a starting job in camp and served as the sixth offensive lineman for the 2017 season. As a senior, Hanson won the starting left guard job and helped DePaul to the
2018 League championship, earning second team All -State and first team All-County honors.

A no-star recruit, Hanson wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2019 recruiting class. Despite not becoming a full -time starter until his senior year, he was
able to garner FCS attention at recruiting camps and received an offer from Morgan State, followed by Bryant and Holy Cross. Hanson connected with the coaches at
Holy Cross and committed. He is on track to graduate with a degree in political science. Hanson accepted an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (3/0) Redshirted
2020: (3/1) RG Pandemic-shortened season in Spring 2021
2021: (13/13) RG Second Team All-Patriot
2022: (13/13) RG First Team All-Patriot
2023: (11/11) RG Third Team All-American; First Team All-Patriot; Team captain
Total: (43/38) RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6050 300 9 3/8 32 3/8 78 3/8 5.00 2.91 1.76 33 1/2 9’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 306 9 1/2 32 5/8 78 1/2 - - - - - 4.71 7.90 25 (no height, run, jump — choice)

STRENGTHS: Functional size and athleticism for the position … jumps out of his stance quickly and stays light in his shuffle … best reps came when he kept his hands
inside with his elbows rubbing his ribs for a rapid punch … upper and lower body usually stay connected to prolong engagement … diagnoses stunts and games as
they develop and is comfortable passing them off … adequate grip strength in the run game and works hard to stay connected … has the mobility to get up to the
second level … universally liked in the program (voted a senior captain in 2023) and described as the “model teammate” by his coaches … worked overtime dur ing the
draft process to show his ability to snap the football.

WEAKNESSES: Could use additional bulk and strength to match up better with NFL opponents … works low to high as a blocker, but his uprigh t pads become an issue
later in the rep, hurting his mirroring success … base strength will have trouble responding to NFL length and power … caught leaning on blocks in an attempt to
compensate for average arm length (only holding call in 2023 came against Boston College) … streaky results as a drive blocke r and won’t easily move NFL bodies
around … can reach wide landmarks, but needs to be more consistent fitting and leveraging targets in space … faced just three FBS opponents (Boston College,
Buffalo, Connecticut) in his 38 starts … only started at guard in college and lacks tape at other positions.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Hanson was a fixture at right guard in Holy Cross’ balanced scheme. A late bloomer, he started only one season of high school
football before helping the Crusaders to five straight Patriot League championships in his five seasons with the program (became just the third player in school history
invited to the combine). Hanson has the phone-booth quickness to maintain the integrity of the pocket when his hands and feet work in concert, although his rhythm
falls apart due to below average length and core strength by NFL standards. He is a grappler in the run game who is constantly working to gain lever age, but he can
get tossed if his technique isn’t perfect. Overall, Hanson has functional movements and really focuses on the fundamental details of the position, but he will need
to get stronger to outlast defenders in the NFL. He projects as a potential reserve on the interior.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

22. BRADY LATHAM | Arkansas 6052 | 305 lbs. | 5SR Jenks, Okla. (Jenks) 9/30/2000 (age 23.57) #62

BACKGROUND: Brady Latham (lay-them), the oldest of two children and grew up just outside of Tulsa. His father (Bob Jr.) was an All -Conference center at Oklahoma
(1984-88), and as the son of a football player, Latham started playing football at the pee -wee level. He continued in football through middle school, along with
baseball and other sports. Latham enrolled at Jenks High School, but he was unable to play as a freshman because of elbow sur gery to reconnect torn muscles from
his growth plates. As a sophomore, he was a promising two-sport athlete in baseball and football — but wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and focus on
football. Latham dropped baseball after his sophomore year and started to add weight to be the varsity’s starting left tackle his final two seasons (went from a 210-
pound freshman to a 285-pound senior). As a senior left tackle, Latham earned All-Conference honors and led Jenks to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the 6A
state championship game in 2017.

A three-star recruit, Latham was the No. 86 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Oklahoma. Undersi zed his first three years of high
school, he went overlooked on the recruiting radar, and his first scholarship didn’t arrive until May 2018 when Division II Southwestern Oklahoma State extended an
offer. Other lower-level offers arrived, from Northeastern and Emporia State, then Utah State became his first Division I offer the summer before his senior year. As
Arkansas was recruiting the Tulsa area, it received a commitment from Ricky Stromberg and decided to offer Latham, too. He didn’t take long to commit. He was the
No. 18 recruit in former head coach Chad Morris’ 2019 class, which also included QB KJ Jefferson and WR Treylon Burks. Brady’s younger sister (Lucy) plays college
tennis at Missouri State. Latham accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2019: (3/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (10/10) LG Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) LG
2022: (13/13) LG
2023: (11/11) 10 LG, 1 RT Team captain; Missed season opener (injury)
Total: (50/47) 46 LG, 1 RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6052 304 9 1/2 32 3/4 77 7/8 5.31 3.05 1.80 29 9’2” 4.47 7.57 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6051 305 9 3/8 32 3/4 77 1/4 5.26 2.96 1.81 - - - - 23 (stood on combine jumps, shuttle, 3-cone)

STRENGTHS: Plays with adequate foot quickness to execute short and long pulls … hands are physical, yet technically sound at contact … p lays determined to make
defenders feel his first contact … recoils quickly to answer different counters … experience and processin g are clear on tape, with his ability to tag twisters and blitzers
… competes with an attitude and earned the respect of his teammates as a senior captain (NFL scout: “Brady is the manifestati on of the toughness coach (Sam)
Pittman demands in his program.”) … practiced at all five offensive line positions … quickly entrenched himself as a reliable starter and missed only one start over the
last four seasons (the 2023 season opener, because of a minor injury).

WEAKNESSES: Tends to play upright and narrow with middling core power … anchor breaks down too quickly against power rushers … has a tendency to lunge with
his overeager punch and lacks the body control to get away with it in the NFL … hints of hip tightness show up frequently on tape … combination blocks need better
timing … attracted too much attention from officials in 2023 with eight penalties (five false starts and three holding calls) … inconsistent sustain skills in the run game,
because of wild steps and mediocre finishing strength … practiced at center and right guard but didn’t log any in-game reps at those positions.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Arkansas, Latham lined up primarily at left guard in former offensive coordinator Dan Enos’ balanced run sche me. He earned a
starting role as a redshirt freshman and started 47 of the Razorbacks’ 48 games over the last four seasons, with 97.2 percent of his 3,264 offensive snaps coming at
left guard. A technically sound player, Latham plays with veteran awareness and is quick to bury his stubborn hands into defe nders. However, his lack of power leaves
him stressed as he attempts to hang on and his finishing attitude is better than his finishing execution, especially in the run game. Overall, Latham’s physical tools
are very average, and he needs to play with better control and continue strengthening his core to secure an NFL roster spot. His grit and processing give him a
chance to stick in the league and are why some NFL scouts grade him best as a developmental center.

GRADE: 7th Round

23. KARSEN BARNHART | Michigan 6044 | 306 lbs. | 5SR Paw Paw, Mich. (Paw Paw) 3/2/2001 (age 23.15) #52

BACKGROUND: Karsen Barnhart, who has one sister, grew up in southwest Michigan. He was a multi-sport athlete throughout childhood, starting out in tee ball and
flag football before advancing to little league and rocket football. Starting at age 3, he was also an avid dirt-bike racer, which was his original passion. Barnhart
attended Paw Paw High School just outside of Kalamazoo, the alma mater of former NFL pass rusher Jason Babin. He worked himself into the starting mix on varsity
as a freshman right guard/tackle. After playing mostly left guard as a sophomore in Paw Paw’s run-heavy option offense, Barnhart moved back outside for his final
two seasons as a right tackle and tight end, earning All-State honors (second team in 2017 and first team in 2018). Though mainly a blocker, he also combined for 17
catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns over his final two seasons (both as a captain), adding an interception returned fo r a touchdown on defense. Barnhart
was also a three-year letterman on the basketball team and received looks from lower-level college basketball programs.

A four-star recruit, Barnhart was the No. 16 offensive guard in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 7 recruit in Michigan (three spots behind Mazi Smith). He never
considered playing college football until the summer before his sophomore season, when he received his first Division I scholarship offer, from Central Michigan,
which held a camp at Paw Paw High School. The following year, several other MAC programs joined the mix (Bowling Green, Easte rn Michigan, Northern Illinois,
Western Michigan), followed by his first Power 5 offer (Arizona State). After his junior season, Barnhart received an offer from Michigan and Jim Harbaugh, and he
committed a few months later. Despite late interest from USC and a few other schools, Barnhart never wavered from his home -state program. He was the sixth-
ranked recruit in Harbaugh’s 2019 class. His cousin (Derrick Mitchell) was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies and played 10
seasons of minor league baseball before joining Western Michigan as a kicker and punter (2014-17). Barnhart graduated with his degree in American culture from
Michigan. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (2/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (6/4) LT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/2) LG Joe Moore Award
2022: (10/9) 8 RT, 1 LT Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Joe Moore Award
2023: (15/15) 8 RT, 4 LT, 3 RG Second Team All-Big Ten
Total: (43/30) 16 RT, 9 LT, 3 RG, 2 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6044 306 9 7/8 33 3/8 81 1/4 5.21 2.97 1.75 29 1/2 9’3” 4.70 7.83 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6043 306 9 3/4 33 5/8 81 3/8 - - - 30 - 4.62 7.52 22 (stood on combine run, broad — choice)

STRENGTHS: Plays with functional width and arm length … flashes strength in his hands to latch inside and torque defenders from their path … drives his feet and
maintains his balance at contact to help create movement in the run game … quick-footed and comfortable on the move to execute short and long pulls (watch his
lead block on Blake Corum’s game-winning touchdown run in the Rose Bowl) … zeroes in on second-level climbs … brings the tenacity and toughness required for the
pro game, without attracting penalties … sets up with proper posture in pass protection, which helps him absorb and anchor versus power … logged multiple st arts at
four of the five offensive line positions at Michigan (didn’t play center in college).

WEAKNESSES: Mediocre core strength and overall mass for NFL trench play … initial step as a pass blocker lacks explosion and won’t be abl e to match bursty edge
rushers (see 2023 Penn State tape against Chop Robinson) … though he isn’t stiff, he isn’t super fluid either, which hinders his ability to answer/recover against pass-
rush counters … pads will rise as the play progresses, which dings his anchor … will dig himself a hole when going for the ki ll shot on the move, instead of breaking

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down and securing the block … run angles need to be tightened up and will have little margin for error in this area against n ext-level play strength … he offers tackle
experience but will be tough to trust outside in the NFL.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, Barnhart was a Swiss Army knife offensive lineman in head coach Jim Harbaugh’s power -spread offense. He was Mr.
Versatility for the Wolverines’ offensive line the last few seasons and an unsung hero of the team’s national c hampionship run — he shifted to right guard to replace
the injured Zak Zinter for the final three games of 2023 and played well. In the run game, Barnhart doesn’t have the explosiv e power to overwhelm bigger bodies, but
he is technically sound with adequate movement skills as a puller. Despite his experience at tackle, he struggles to expand his landmark depth versus outside speed
and will need to improve his strike skills to answer quicker interior penetration. Overall, Barnhart doesn’t have any dominant traits that will help him stand out on
an NFL field, but he has a functional skill set and prefers to play a physical brand of football. He projects as a potential NFL backup on the interior.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

24. TRENTE JONES | Michigan 6037 | 305 lbs. | 5SR Grayson, Ga. (Grayson) 1/15/2001 (age 23.28) #53

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: Redshirted
2020: (1/0)
2021: (14/2) OT Started as the sixth OL; Joe Moore Award
2022: (11/6) RT Joe Moore Award
2023: (15/5) 3 RT, 2 OT Two starts as sixth offensive lineman
Total: (41/13) 9 RT, 4 OT

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COMBINE 6037 305 10 1/8 33 80 5.17 2.99 1.78 27 9’1” 4.87 7.78 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 310 - - - - - - 26 - - - 22 (vert, bench, drills only — choice)

SUMMARY: Trente Jones grew up in Tennessee before moving to Georgia, where he played both ways at Grayson High. He started at right tackle and led the team to
a 20-5 record over his final two seasons. A four-star recruit, he was the highest-ranked offensive lineman in Jim Harbaugh’s 2019 class. With just 839 career offensive
snaps (Trevor Keegan had 836 in 2023 alone), Jones spent most of his career as a sixth offensive lineman — but played well when needed, including starting at right
tackle in the final three games (post-Zak Zinter injury) of Michigan’s 2023 title run. He moves with functional quickness and lower-body flexibility, although his anchor
is inconsistent. He must learn to play with tighter hands and better poise and blocking angles. Overall, Jones is very average across the board, and NFL talent will
feast on his inexperience, but he is a strong practice-squad candidate for a team that sees his development potential.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

25. MATTHEW JONES | Ohio State 6034 | 316 lbs. | 6SR Brooklyn, N.Y. (Erasmus Hall) #55
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: Redshirted Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (8/0) Backed up Jonah Jackson at RG
2020: (8/3) LG Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/3) LG Graduated with his degree in human development and family sciences (December 2021)
2022: (12/12) RG Second Team All-Big Ten; Missed one game (right foot)
2023: (13/13) 12 RG, 1 OC Second Team All-Big Ten; Made first career start at center in bowl game; Hula Bowl
Total: (52/31) 24 RG, 6 LG, 1 OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6034 316 9 32 5/8 80 1/2 5.21 3.04 1.86 28 8’7” - 8.19 - (no shuttle or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6035 316 9 33 80 1/4 - - - - - 4.88 7.90 23 (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

SUMMARY: Matthew Jones grew up in Brooklyn and was a two-way standout at Erasmus Hall (the same program that produced Curtis Samuel). A four-year starter at
defensive tackle, he was recruited on defense by some (had a Power 5 offer as a freshman, from Rutgers), but he signed with Ohio State as an offensive lineman.
After backing up Jonah Jackson and filling in as a sixth offensive lineman, he started a combined 25 games over his final two seasons (and showed his versatility at
center). Jones has good size with slide quickness and short-pull range, although his recovery movements aren’t as controlled and stem from inconsistent hand
placement. He can be walked back by powerful nose guards and is more of a body blocker, struggling to generate movement. Overall, Jones has inconsistent sustain
skills because of average balance and core strength, but he offers the functional movements to earn his way onto a roster in the right situatio n.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

26. DALTON TUCKER | Marshall 6064 | 307 lbs. | 6SR Paris, Ky. (Bourbon County) 3/18/2000 (age 24.10) #68

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (2/0) Redshirted
2019: (2/0)
2020: (10/2) LT Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/2) 1 LT, 1 RG
2022: (13/13) 11 RG, 2 RT
2023: (13/13) 10 RG, 3 RT Honorable Mention All-SBC; Hula Bowl
Total: (51/30) 22 RG, 5 RT, 3 LT

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6064 307 9 1/2 34 84 1/8 5.19 3.04 1.88 34 9’4” 4.70 7.64 22

SUMMARY: Dalton Tucker grew up in northern Kentucky (outside of Lexington). He was a three-year varsity letterman at Bourbon County High and played both ways
(left tackle and defensive end). He earned honorable mention All-State honors as a senior. A two-star recruit, he received two FBS scholarship offers and chose
Marshall over Louisville. He was a reserve and spot starter over his first four seasons, then became the starting right guard over his final two seasons (and filled in in
at right tackle). Tucker has a large-sized frame with an enormous wingspan. He sets up quickly and reaches his pass-set landmarks to answer rushers (see 2023 NC
State tape), although his hands and lower body aren’t consistently on the same page. He blocks with a downhill mentality in t he run game, physically removing gap
defenders. Overall, Tucker needs to play with consistent pad level, but his size and lower-body explosion are traits ready to be developed by an NFL coaching staff.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

27. X’ZAUVEA GADLIN | Liberty 6032 | 322 lbs. | 6SR Grand Prairie, Texas (Mansfield Summit) 9/17/1999 (age 24.61) #73
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: (4/0) Tulsa; Redshirted
2019: (12/12) RT Tulsa
2020: Opted out because of the pandemic
2021: (13/9) LG Tulsa; Graduated with degree in history
2022: (13/13) RT Liberty
2023: (14/14) RG Liberty; First Team All-CUSA; Team captain
Total: (56/48) 25 RT, 14 RG, 9 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6032 322 10 1/4 33 1/4 81 1/8 5.50 3.20 1.90 24 7’11” 4.97 8.26 25
PRO DAY 6036 326 10 3/8 32 5/8 81 1/2 - - - - - 4.69 7.74 - (only shuttle, 3-cone, drills — choice)

SUMMARY: X’Zauvea (X-zah-VEE-ay) Gadlin (GAD-lin), who is one of five children, grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and started playing football at age 5.
He was a quarterback in middle school before moving to the offensive line (tackle and guard) at Mansfield Summit High. A two-star recruit, he signed with Tulsa and
played three seasons (opted out of the 2020 season) before transferring to Liberty for his final two seasons. He logged snaps at all five positions in college: right tackle
(1,493), right guard (1,018), left guard (1,010), center (109), left tackle (53). Gadlin has adequate quickness off the snap to establish his base and tie up defenders.
However, his body tightness shows in his responses to dynamic interior rushers, and his lunges will disrupt his ability to sustain. Overall, Gadlin leads with his hands
and taps into his power to finish, although his balance tends to fall apart on the move and at contact. His positional experience is a plus for an NFL depth chart.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

28. JARRETT KINGSTON | USC 6042 | 306 lbs. | 6SR Anderson, Calif. (Anderson) #52
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: (1/0) Washington State; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2018
2019: (10/0) Washington State
2020: (4/4) LG Washington State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 12 LG, 1 LT Washington State; Graduated (December 2021)
2022: (9/9) LT Washington State; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed final four games (right leg)
2023: (12/11) 6 RG, 5 RT USC; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (49/37) 16 LG, 10 LT, 6 RG, 5 RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6042 306 9 3/4 32 1/8 78 1/8 5.02 2.91 1.72 31 1/2 9’3” 4.47 7.53 32
PRO DAY 6041 308 9 7/8 32 1/4 80 3/8 - - - - - - - 36 (bench press only — choice)

SUMMARY: Jarrett Kingston, who has two brothers, was born and raised in Northern California. He played left tackle and was an All -State defensive lineman at
Anderson High, also taking home a discus championship with a throw of 172 feet, 7 inches. A three-star recruit, he played five seasons at Washington State and was
planning to go pro until a leg injury late in the 2022 season. He transferred to USC for his final season and bounced between right tackle and right guard. He and his
wife (Tori) were married in May 2023. Kingston fills out his jersey well, although his lack of length shows up at contact, and he struggles to buckle down against long-
armed power. He needs to make tweaks to his technique to fully unlock his core strength and twitch, but he has good eyes and processes quickly. Overall, Kingston
has athletic tools to be a project for an NFL offensive line coach (maybe at center), but his undisciplined tendencies and shorter arms are potential roadblocks.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

29. PRINCE PINES | Tulane 6044 | 322 lbs. | 6SR Baton Rouge, La. (Tara) 10/26/1999 (age 24.50) #76
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: Redshirted Baylor; Enrolled in May 2018
2019: (14/4) RG Baylor
2020: (10/10) LG Sam Houston State; Second Team All-Southland; Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (12/12) LG Sam Houston State; Second Team All-American; First Team All-WAC; Graduated with a degree
2022: (14/14) LG Tulane; First Team All-AAC; Originally committed to Oklahoma State
2023: (8/8) LG Tulane; Missed five games (injury)
Total: (58/48) 44 LG, 4 RG

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6044 322 9 1/8 32 7/8 80 1/2 5.34 3.05 1.82 30 - - - - (no broad, shuttle, 3-cone – lt. hamstring)
PRO DAY 6044 329 9 1/2 33 81 - - - - - - - 23 (bench and skill drills only – lt. hamstring)

SUMMARY: Princeton “Prince” Pines originally attended the University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge before transferring to Tara High for his senior year (played
left guard and defensive tackle). A three-star recruit, he signed with Baylor and started four games in 2019. Shortly after Matt Rhule left Baylor, Pines entered the
transfer portal, then spent two seasons at Sam Houston State (won 2020-21 FCS national title). He entered the portal again and committed to Oklahoma State before
flipping to Tulane for his final two seasons. Pines didn’t have the super senior season expected of him, largely because of injury. With his sheer size, he can halt
rushers at shallow depth, and the rep is usually over when he correctly positions his hands. But he is inconsistent answering quickness and doesn’t have ideal pulling
range. Overall, Pines doesn’t have the athletic tools for every scheme, but his wide, massive frame and stout anchor will be of interest for power-based teams.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

30. DONOVAN JENNINGS | South Florida 6041 | 323 lbs. | 6SR Tampa, Fla. (Gaither) 11/24/1999 (age 24.42) #73

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: (12/4) LT Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (10/10) 8 LT, 2 RG Missed two games (ankle)
2020: (7/7) LT Missed two games (COVID-19); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) LT
2022: (4/4) LT Redshirted; Missed final eight games (ankle)
2023: (10/10) LT Missed three games (injury); East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (55/47) 45 LT, 2 RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6041 323 9 1/4 33 81 5.02 2.91 1.77 28 - 4.70 7.60 28 (no broad jump – choice)

SUMMARY: Donovan Jennings was born and raised in Tampa, where he lived with his mother and four siblings. He lettered in basketball an d football at Gaither High
and earned All-State honors as a senior left tackle in 2017, helping Gaither to the 7A state playoffs. A three-star recruit, he signed with South Florida, where he saw
immediate reps at left tackle. Despite missing some time with injuries, he set a school record with 55 games played over his six seasons. Jennings is quick out of his
stance and looks comfortable on the move to reach/cut in zone. In the run game, he has only average power and grit. With his lack of length, he is a strong candidate
to move inside (96.2 percent of his college snaps came at left tackle, but he looked solid at guard during Shrine Bowl practices). Overall, Jennings displays enough
foot quickness and hip flexibility in pass protection, but he must refine his hand placement to establish leverage and strengthen his anchor to match up in the NFL.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


31 Cole Spencer Texas Tech 6035 307 4.90 2.82 1.81 30 1/2 9'4" 4.71 7.85 30 10 1/8 32 1/8 78 1/2
32 Bayron Matos Dominican Rep. (Intl.) 6071 313 4.90 2.89 1.77 28 9'5" 4.77 7.64 17 10 7/8 35 1/4 83 3/4
33 Elijah Klein UTEP 6037 306 5.32 3.03 1.89 26 1/2 8'2" 4.71 7.76 25 10 1/8 34 1/4 82 1/4
34 Jacob Johanning Furman 6020 290 5.11 3.07 1.75 27 8'8" 4.78 7.94 34 10 1/4 31 1/2 76 1/4
35 Travis Clayton England (Intl.) 6070 301 4.81 2.81 1.68 26 DNP DNP DNP 19 10 35 84
36 RJ Johnson Youngstown State 6021 306 5.31 3.00 1.82 33 9'1" 4.83 7.84 21 10 1/4 32 1/2 79 1/8
37 Kyle Hergel Boston College 6024 302 5.34 3.06 1.81 33 9'5" 4.61 7.84 30 10 1/2 32 1/8 79 3/4
38 Clark Barrington Baylor 6045 293 5.13 3.00 1.76 30 1/2 9'1" 4.71 7.82 20 9 3/8 31 7/8 77
39 Jake Kubas North Dakota State 6037 308 5.17 2.94 1.78 31 9'0" 4.65 DNP 28 8 7/8 32 5/8 80
40 Willis Patrick TCU 6030 319 5.32 3.14 1.95 25 1/2 8'5" DNP 8.63 24 9 7/8 32 3/8 79 1/2
41 Steven Jones Oregon 6052 342 5.43 3.12 1.89 21 7'9" 5.15 DNP 23 10 3/4 34 5/8 84 1/8
42 Bucky Williams Appalachian State 6021 304 5.24 2.97 1.77 25 8'7" 4.64 7.69 DNP 9 3/8 31 3/4 75 5/8
43 Michael Furtney Wisconsin 6051 307 5.49 3.16 1.93 26 1/2 8'8" 4.70 7.97 29 9 7/8 32 1/4 78 1/2
44 Donny Ventrelli North Dakota 6035 295 5.04 2.90 1.79 28 9'1" 4.60 7.43 21 9 7/8 32 1/2 76 7/8
45 Nouredin Nouili Nebraska 6027 310 5.13 2.91 1.76 31 9'3" 4.72 7.55 18 10 3/8 32 3/4 82 3/4
46 Jordyn Slaughter Illinois 6035 339 5.34 3.09 1.84 24 8'6" 4.99 8.22 35 10 1/8 33 7/8 81 7/8
47 Greg Anderson Monmouth 6050 310 5.20 3.00 1.85 28 1/2 8'7" 4.84 7.63 22 9 3/4 34 1/4 80 1/4
48 McKade Mettauer Oklahoma 6037 307 DNP DNP DNP 28 1/2 8'6" 4.96 8.29 22 9 7/8 33 1/4 77 1/2
49 Jordan Lutui Weber State 6027 320 5.25 3.02 1.83 28 8'6" 5.00 8.22 30 10 33 79 1/2
50 JD Duplain Michigan State 6025 300 5.36 3.00 1.90 30 9'0" 5.00 8.49 30 9 1/2 31 1/4 76 5/8
51 Aaron Frost Arizona State 6045 314 5.50 3.14 1.95 22 1/2 8'3" 5.16 8.47 22 10 1/8 33 3/8 79 7/8
52 Lokahi Pauole UCF 6025 301 5.47 3.15 1.88 24 8'0" 4.89 7.90 27 10 1/2 33 78 1/2
53 Preston Nichols Purdue 6010 293 DNP DNP DNP 32 1/2 8'11" 4.65 7.68 29 8 5/8 33 1/2 81 7/8
54 Xavier Delgado Missouri 6046 321 5.46 3.13 1.89 32 8'9" 4.86 8.28 23 9 3/4 33 7/8 83 1/2
55 Trevor Campbell Western Michigan 6035 306 5.58 3.08 1.98 23 8'2" 5.03 8.26 21 8 3/4 31 5/8 76 3/8
56 Nick Correia Rhode Island 6047 310 5.68 3.12 2.00 25 1/2 8'6" 4.96 8.66 14 9 3/4 34 1/4 82

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57 Joey Ramos Arizona State 6047 302 5.39 3.15 1.93 27 8'10" 4.81 7.94 24 9 7/8 32 1/8 79 1/8
58 Isaac Erbes South Dakota 6053 329 5.50 3.12 1.90 28 8'6" 4.74 7.44 19 9 3/4 33 1/2 81 3/8
59 Oliver Jervis Colorado State 6052 299 5.29 3.04 1.84 28 8'7" 4.92 7.78 16 9 3/8 33 1/8 81 1/8
60 Casey Roddick Florida State 6030 296 5.65 3.23 1.90 20 1/2 7'1" 5.00 7.69 27 9 3/8 32 78 1/4
61 Krikour Koustanian Northern Arizona 6032 305 5.19 2.98 1.80 30 1/2 8'3" 4.76 8.01 23 9 1/2 31 3/8 79 3/4
62 Noel Ofori-Nyadu UConn 6016 307 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 33 7/8 82
63 Chris Bleich Syracuse 6056 312 5.66 3.28 1.96 25 1/2 8'0" 4.93 8.01 27 9 3/8 32 1/4 80 3/8
64 Isaiah Helms Appalachian State 6015 284 5.10 2.91 1.72 27 8'11" 4.75 7.72 21 9 3/8 31 5/8 75 7/8
65 Grant Smith South Dakota Tech 6052 318 5.60 3.14 1.88 24 7'11" 5 8.49 20 9 3/8 31 7/8 78
66 Robi Stuart Central Michigan 6020 293 5.21 3.02 1.84 29 9'0" 4.65 7.81 26 9 3/8 32 3/8 74 7/8
67 George Smith England (Intl.) 6083 296 5.04 2.94 1.72 26 8'4" 4.83 7.72 18 8 7/8 36 5/8 88
68 Kameron Stutts Auburn 6046 319 5.38 3.11 1.87 28 1/2 8'3" 4.85 7.90 25 9 5/8 32 3/8 80 3/4
69 Caleb Shaffer Oklahoma 6047 329 5.41 3.09 1.94 24 8'9" 5.26 8.45 16 9 1/2 34 80 3/4
70 Wade Meacham Utah State 6056 298 5.39 3.03 1.92 22 1/2 8'6" 4.93 8.18 19 9 7/8 31 7/8 79 1/2
71 Kwatrivous Johnson Mississippi State 6065 331 5.52 3.21 1.96 26 1/2 8'5" 5.44 8.31 11 9 3/4 34 7/8 86 1/8
72 John Bolding Southern Miss 6016 322 5.46 3.04 1.87 23 1/2 8'6" 5.12 8.26 18 9 1/2 33 7/8 81
73 Sam Langi Arizona 6043 322 5.47 3.18 1.88 24 7'9" 5.07 8.07 24 8 7/8 33 1/8 78 1/8
74 Deiyantei Powell-Woods Central Michigan 6044 301 5.50 3.01 1.75 31 8'5" 4.75 7.52 21 9 5/8 32 1/2 78 1/2
75 Gabe Wallace Buffalo 6056 344 5.78 3.25 1.88 29 1/2 7'9" 5.31 8.52 29 9 3/8 33 7/8 81
76 Corey Bullock Maryland 6026 307 DNP DNP DNP 25 1/2 7'10" 4.83 DNP 15 9 1/8 32 3/8 77 1/2
77 Nick Jones Mississippi State 6021 297 5.00 2.95 1.71 28 1/2 10'2" DNP DNP 24 9 1/8 32 3/8 78 3/8
78 Khalil Crowder Georgia Southern 6004 325 5.64 3.25 1.97 24 8'3" 5.19 8.40 21 9 7/8 33 1/8 79
79 Jacob Isaia Fresno State 6013 297 5.27 3.10 1.88 29 1/2 8'9" 4.95 8.04 35 9 5/8 31 1/2 76 1/8
80 Michael Purcell Maryland 6033 332 5.32 3.02 1.79 29 DNP 4.84 DNP 22 9 3/8 30 3/8 75 1/2
81 Josh Simon Albany State 6013 287 5.26 2.95 1.70 26 7'0" 5.14 8.53 14 9 3/8 33 3/8 76 3/4
82 Garrett Carroll Grand Valley State 6040 310 5.64 3.09 1.95 20 7'5" 5.01 8.18 14 9 1/8 32 77 7/8
83 Jacob Likes Memphis 6025 296 5.18 2.94 1.78 27 8'5" DNP DNP 24 9 31 78
84 Payne He'Bert UTSA 6026 300 5.44 3.20 1.70 26 8'9" 5.01 8.26 24 9 1/4 34 82 3/4
85 Dallas Holliday Portland State 6027 299 5.54 3.21 1.92 25 1/2 7'10" 5.02 8.31 12 9 7/8 32 1/2 80 1/2
86 Tyrone Sampson Fresno State 6014 284 5.30 3.07 1.89 22 1/2 7'3" 4.78 8.10 14 9 1/8 32 5/8 79
87 DJ Summerville Saginaw Valley St. 6011 317 5.26 2.95 1.88 29 1/2 9'2" 4.95 8.22 23 8 3/4 33 1/8 79 1/4
88 Jake Parks UC Davis 6024 302 5.42 3.14 1.87 25 8'3" 4.93 8.08 20 9 31 1/8 75 1/4
89 Deontae Graham Jackson State 6047 325 5.70 3.21 2.00 20 7'10" 5.30 8.90 21 10 32 7/8 80 1/4
90 Connor Scaglione Georgia Tech 6045 315 5.88 3.26 1.91 21 8'0" 5.13 8.58 25 9 1/2 33 3/4 79 1/2
91 Derrick Easton NC State 6032 318 5.33 3.09 1.79 26 7'3" 4.90 DNP 19 10 7/8 33 1/8 80 1/8
92 Sam Orji Nigeria (Intl.) 6052 297 5.28 3.08 1.88 24 8'11" 5.00 7.96 15 9 1/4 34 3/4 83 1/8
93 Bryce Bray Tulsa 6052 333 5.28 3.18 1.84 27 1/2 8'10" 4.80 8.03 23 8 7/8 32 3/4 79 1/8
94 Ty Cobb Bemidji State 6020 285 5.45 3.07 1.87 26 1/2 8'4" 5.14 8.30 11 10 1/2 34 82 1/2
95 Ed Montilus North Carolina 6030 299 5.24 3.03 1.80 26 1/2 8'4" 4.79 7.71 18 9 3/8 33 7/8 83 1/4
96 Jake Edwards Concordia St. Paul 6030 297 5.34 3.00 1.84 30 8'9" 4.74 7.90 13 10 1/2 31 3/4 77 1/4
97 Jonathan Graham Liberty 6053 334 5.47 3.16 1.85 24 1/2 8'0" 5.06 7.85 23 9 3/4 33 3/8 81
98 Ryan Atkins Arkansas Pine Bluff 6034 297 5.57 3.18 1.95 24 1/2 8'5" 5.40 DNP DNP 9 5/8 32 1/2 79 7/8
99 Antonio Derry Merrimack 6031 293 5.40 3.06 1.84 23 8'3" DNP DNP 22 9 1/8 31 7/8 77 3/4
100 Marquice Robinson FAU 6027 309 5.87 3.09 1.88 24 8'1" 4.99 8.45 21 9 1/2 33 1/8 80 3/4
101 Trevor Smith Bryant 6040 290 5.40 3.03 1.78 30 9'0" 4.59 7.88 24 9 1/2 32 3/4 78 7/8
102 Ethan Atagi Weber State 6030 353 5.94 3.39 1.99 23 1/2 7'6" 5.19 8.16 DNP 10 1/2 34 1/4 84 3/8
103 Andrew Funk Washburn 6022 298 5.29 3.07 1.79 26 8'2" 5.07 8.00 33 9 31 3/8 77 3/8
104 Jeremy Martin Limestone 6034 352 5.67 3.22 1.95 23 1/2 8'1" 5.02 8.27 31 9 7/8 32 7/8 79 7/8
105 Maurice McIntyre Duke 6012 315 5.65 3.15 1.92 23 8'7" 4.88 8.15 21 10 33 80 1/4
106 Mark Barthelemy Nicholls State 6027 329 5.63 3.18 1.95 25 1/2 8'2" 5.12 8.19 20 9 5/8 33 1/4 80 7/8
107 TJ Thomas Delaware 6046 344 6.04 3.41 2.10 - - 5.19 8.67 19 9 1/2 31 1/2 77 3/8
108 Terrance McClain Memphis 6031 306 5.27 3.00 1.84 28 1/2 8'11" 4.94 8.11 19 8 7/8 33 7/8 81
109 Jordan Ford UC Davis 6020 303 5.23 3.05 1.84 28 1/2 9'0" 4.61 7.25 26 9 1/2 31 3/4 75 5/8
110 Ollie Lane Tennessee 6037 293 5.27 3.01 1.88 28 8'9" 4.90 8.08 DNP 10 31 1/2 77 3/4
111 Samuel Pearson Delaware State 6037 283 5.50 3.13 1.95 21 8'3" 5.15 DNP DNP 9 3/8 32 7/8 79 3/4
112 Isaiah Burch Campbell 6032 314 5.58 3.17 1.87 28 8'0" 4.90 7.75 28 10 3/8 32 81 1/2
113 Gavin Olson Tenn.-Martin 6046 299 5.46 3.12 1.82 29 8'11" 4.75 8.21 22 9 3/8 33 3/8 82 1/4
114 Jack Nance Texas Southern 6012 287 5.30 3.06 1.79 24 8'1" 4.89 7.83 26 9 1/4 33 1/8 76 3/8
115 Osho Omoyeni New Hampshire 6020 276 5.09 2.85 1.70 31 9'0" 4.70 7.99 18 9 3/8 32 1/2 78 1/4
116 Ben Frank Akron 6045 310 5.62 3.19 1.89 25 8'7" 4.98 7.89 22 10 3/8 32 5/8 79 1/8
117 Tyler Fleming Fayetteville State 6031 332 5.71 3.24 1.87 25 1/2 7'1" 4.87 8.37 18 9 3/8 32 3/4 79 3/8
118 Amelio Moran Maryland 6047 303 5.76 3.33 1.87 23 8'1" 5.12 8.28 15 9 3/8 33 3/4 82 7/8
119 Lawrence Lagrone North Carolina A&T 6015 344 5.41 2.96 1.87 22 1/2 7'6" 5.39 8.18 29 10 31 1/8 78 1/2
120 Taurrian Stafford New Mexico 6035 315 5.88 3.31 1.98 25 8'1" 5.14 8.59 15 10 32 7/8 82 1/2
121 Seth Osborne St. Francis (Pa.) 6024 301 5.85 3.20 1.88 26 1/2 8'6" 4.78 8.00 20 10 1/8 31 3/8 77 5/8
122 Chester Baah Tulsa 6022 305 DNP DNP DNP 23 1/2 7'8" 5.13 8.59 19 9 3/8 33 1/2 80 1/2
123 KeeShawn Westley Minn. Mankato 6015 330 5.70 3.25 2.00 20 1/2 7'4" 5.27 8.84 DNP 9 1/8 31 1/2 76 1/4

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124 Ahmad Assad Bryant 6022 304 5.81 3.21 1.92 26 1/2 7'10" 5.25 8.60 23 9 1/4 28 1/4 72 1/8
125 John Allen SE Louisiana 5116 329 5.76 3.25 2.00 22 8'0" 5.46 8.84 4 8 1/2 29 7/8 70
126 Eric Blair Miles 6037 367 6.25 3.63 2.12 18 7'0" 5.69 9.15 DNP 9 1/2 33 1/4 82
127 Barclay Briggs Davidson N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Centers

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CENTERS
PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. GRAHAM BARTON Duke 1st 4SR 6053 311 4.95 (1.68) 9 3/8 32 7/8 79 3/4 21.90
2. JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON Oregon 1st-2nd 3JR 6033 328 DNP (DNP) 9 7/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 21.26
3. ZACH FRAZIER West Virginia 2nd 4SR 6025 315 5.24 (1.81) 10 7/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 22.66
4. TANOR BORTOLINI Wisconsin 3rd-4th 4JR 6042 303 4.94 (1.68) 10 31 1/2 77 5/8 21.85
5. SEDRICK VAN PRAN-GRANGER Georgia 3rd-4th 4JR 6041 298 5.20 (1.76) 9 1/2 31 3/8 78 5/8 22.51
6. BEAUX LIMMER Arkansas 4th 5SR 6045 302 5.22 (1.75) 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 7/8 22.88
7. HUNTER NOURZAD Penn State 4th 6SR 6031 317 DNP (DNP) 10 3/4 33 1/8 79 3/8 24.41
8. KINGSLEY EGUAKUN Florida 5th-6th 5SR 6034 304 DNP (DNP) 10 1/8 32 1/2 80 1/4 23.09
9. MATT LEE Miami 5th-6th 5SR 6035 301 5.03 (1.76) 9 1/4 32 1/8 78 5/8 22.89
10. JACOB MONK Duke 6th 5SR 6030 308 5.09 (1.74) 10 32 3/8 79 22.89
11. DYLAN MCMAHON NC State 6th-7th 5SR 6033 299 5.10 (1.75) 9 3/8 31 3/4 75 1/8 23.26
12. ANDREW RAYM Oklahoma 6th-7th 4SR 6040 314 5.42 (1.93) 10 32 1/2 78 3/4 22.98
13. CHARLES TURNER III LSU 7th-PFA 5SR 6035 300 5.59 (1.87) 9 3/8 34 83 1/4 22.86
14. NICK SAMAC Michigan State PFA 5SR 6040 307 DNP (DNP) 9 3/4 32 3/4 79 22.68
15. DRAKE NUGENT Michigan PFA 5SR 6014 298 5.23 (1.83) 9 33 78 1/4 23.21
16. JALEN SUNDELL North Dakota St. PFA 6SR 6050 301 5.18 (1.77) 9 1/2 33 1/8 77 7/8 24.52

1. GRAHAM BARTON | Duke 6053 | 311 lbs. | 4SR Brentwood, Tenn. (Ravenwood) 6/1/2002 (age 21.90) #62

BACKGROUND: Graham Barton grew up in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood. A standout lacrosse player in his youth, Barton’s football journey got started in fourth
grade, when he convinced his mom (Heather) to allow him to play organized football. Barton attended Ravenwood High School, wh ere football overtook lacrosse as
his go-to sport as he continued to grow into his frame. He was a four-year letterman on varsity and played on the offensive and defensive lines. Barton was a 215 -
pound right tackle as a sophomore before getting up to 255 pounds as a junior left tackle, earning All-State honors in 2018. As a senior, he led Ravenwood to a 13-2
record and the 2019 6A state championship game (lost to Maryville). Barton again earned All-State honors as a senior. He also lettered two years in lacrosse before
football became his focus.

A three-star recruit, Barton was the No. 41 offensive guard in the 2020 class and the No. 19 recruit in Tennessee (No. 4 offensive li neman in the state). His put himself
on the recruiting radar prior to his junior season of high school and received his first offers from Central Michigan, Washington State and Memphis. He was recruited
by in-state power Tennessee but never received an offer. Barton finished with a dozen scholarship offers from Power 5 programs, inc luding from the SEC (Mississippi
State, Missouri and Vanderbilt) and Big Ten (Michigan State, Purdue and Indiana). But he connected with former Duke head coach David Cutc liffe and his message
and committed to the Blue Devils in April 2019 prior to his senior year. Barton was the highest-ranked recruit in Cutcliffe’s 2020 recruiting class. He is a public policy
major and interned at the Raleigh office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis during the summer of 2023. Barton opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation
to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (6/5) OC Second Team Freshman All-American; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (12/12) LT
2022: (13/13) LT First Team All-ACC
2023: (9/9) LT Second Team All-American; First Team All-ACC; Missed three games (injuries); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (40/39) 34 LT, 5 OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6053 313 9 3/8 32 7/8 79 3/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left shoulder)
PRO DAY 6052 311 9 5/8 33 80 4.95 2.82 1.68 - - 4.55 7.31 - (no jumps or bench press — left shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding play strength … eager hands with a stubborn grip (Barton: “I think I outplay my frame.”) … stays controlled and b alanced to achieve quality
positioning as a run blocker … able to redirect his hips in gaps to seal off defenders … strains through contact to stay connected to blocks … aggressive finisher and
works through the whistle … his pull mobility and second-level skills are a strength … smooth setup out of his stance … shows light feet mid-slide when adjusting to
pass rushers in space … able to locate late loopers and quickly process when defenses run games up front … plays through nagging injuries and empties th e tank on
the field … called the “hardest worker” on the team by his quarterback Riley Leonard … only played left tackle the last t hree seasons, but he was the starter at center
(430 snaps) as a freshman.

WEAKNESSES: Arm length is shorter than desired … doesn’t have ideal lateral range to match outside speed … bad habits in pass pro, includ ing ducking his head
against shifty rushers … ends up grabbing or hooking defenders when his hands are a fraction off-schedule (14 combined penalties the last two seasons) … lacks
lower-body girth and power … needs to use better initial sink to anchor and offset his lack of length vs. bull rushers … overeager in the run game, leading to
inconsistent pad level or lunging … missed three games as a senior and battled through multiple injuries, including a concussion and left knee sprain; required labrum
surgery to repair his left shoulder (Nov. 2023), which sidelined him for most of the draft process … didn’t play a snap insid e at guard in college.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Duke, Barton was entrenched at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Kevin Johns’ scheme. The highest -ranked recruit in the
Blue Devils’ class four years ago, he earned freshman All-America honors as a center in 2020 and started 34 games at left tackle over the last three seasons, earning
All-America honors in 2023. As a run blocker, Barton plays with the athletic control, core strength and stubborn mentality to exe cute his assignments. His movements
and finishing skills also translate to pass protection, but he will struggle cutting off NFL speed and needs to improve his punch timing to stay ahead of schedule (and
avoid penalties). Overall, Barton will have adjustments to make as he moves inside, but he has athletic feet and strong hands and works hard to stay attached to
blocks through the whistle. He projects as an above-average NFL starter at guard or center (reminiscent of Alijah Vera-Tucker).

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 18 overall)

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2. JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON | Oregon 6033 | 328 lbs. | 3JR Draper, Utah (Corner Canyon) 1/23/2003 (age 21.26) #58

BACKGROUND: Jackson Powers-Johnson, the youngest of four children (two girls, two boys), grew up in Draper (Salt Lake City suburbs) in a blended family. When
Jackson was 3, his mother remarried, and his new stepfather (James Johnson) became “Dad” and the man who raised him. Through high school, Jackson went by his
given name “Jackson Light,” but when he turned 18, he went to court and legally changed his name to “Jackson James Powers -Johnson” to reflect his mother’s
maiden name (Powers) and the close bond with his stepfather. Starting at age 5, Powers-Johnson became involved with multiple sports, including basketball and
wrestling. But baseball was his first passion, and he started making all -star teams at age 7.

At age 9, his first football coach (Sean Hagen) saw his athletic skill set and suggested he join his team. Jackson was soon dominati ng on the offensive and defensive
lines at the youth level. While still raking on the baseball diamond in middle school, he was earning MVPs at football camps, and it started to look like the gridiron was
his future. Powers-Johnson enrolled at Corner Canyon High School in Draper and started on varsity at left guard and defensive tackle as a freshm an, earning second
team All-Region. He moved to center as a sophomore and helped Corner Canyon to a 12 -0 season, including the 2018 state championship. As a junior, Powers-
Johnson again led the team to an undefeated (14-0) season and state championship, earning first team All-State and regional offensive line MVP honors in 2019. For
his senior season, he led Corner Canyon to a third consecutive undefeated (14-0) season and state championship as the program went 40-0 over his final three prep
seasons. Powers-Johnson was named a captain for the third consecutive year in 2020 and again earned first team All-State and regional offensive line MVP honors.
On defense, he finished his career with 124 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumbl e. He was also a three-year letterman in
both baseball and wrestling.

A four-star recruit, Powers-Johnson was the No. 14 interior lineman in the 2021 class and the No. 3 recruit in Utah, one spot behind QB Jaxson Dart (one of his close
friends and the quarterback he blocked for at Corner Canyon). In January 2019, after his sophomore season, Utah State offered him a full scholarship, followed by
BYU, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon and Utah a few months later. Midway through his junior year, Powers-Johnson was ready to shut down his recruitment and commit
to head coach Mario Cristobal and the Ducks. At Corner Canyon’s signing ceremony, all eyes were on Dart as he revealed his commitment to USC — while Powers-
Johnson stayed loyal to Oregon. He was the No. 9 recruit in Cristobal’s final class in Eugene (OT Kingsley Suamataia was No. 1). After three seasons, Powers-Johnson
skipped the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but had to pull out midway
through the week with a hamstring injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2021: (11/3) 1 RG, 1 LG, 1 DT Started at DT in the bowl game (two tackles) because of depth issues; Missed three games; Enrolled in February 2021
2022: (12/1) RG Missed season opener (injury)
2023: (13/13) OC Unanimous All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Rimington Award (top FBS center); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (36/17) 13 OC, 1 RG, 1 LG, 1 DT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6033 328 9 7/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 - - - 32 8’8” - - 30 (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6032 326 9 3/4 32 5/8 78 5/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Has an NFL frame with above-average body twitch and snap-to-step quickness … efficient lateral shuffle to answer gap shooters (allowed zero sacks and
only one pressure in 2023) … plays with a firm base and fierce hands to refit and stay centered in his pass-protection anchor … gets the most out of his average length
and looks to remove defenders from their feet (led Oregon with 37 knockdowns in 2023) … quick to turn or wall off defenders i n the run game … has the functional
range to get out in front on screens and second-level work-ups … alert versus defensive fronts and plays assignment sound … competes with a mean streak, and his
fight-or-flight response is to match the opponent’s authority … the Oregon coaching staff raves about his toughness and dedication to his craft … one of the youngest
offensive linemen in this draft class but carries himself like a veteran … has experience at all three interior line positions (893 snaps at center, 430 at right guard, 27 at
left guard).

WEAKNESSES: Sets tall at times with inconsistent knee bend … average hip roll and doesn’t consistently drive defenders off the ball … has the range to reach his
blocking points but needs to get there with urgency and timing as well … will strengthen his sustain skills with improved post-contact leverage and mechanics … highly
penalized as a junior, drawing eight flags (five false starts, two ineligible downfield and one unsportsmanlike conduct) … th e medicals will be important after he
battled multiple injuries, including groin and hip issues in 2023 along with multiple concussions over his career … only one full season of starting experience (just 16
starts on offense at Oregon).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Oregon, Powers-Johnson emerged as a standout center this past season in offensive coordinator Will Stein’s zone -read, balanced
attack. After filling in at guard his first two seasons, he won the starting center job in 2023 and became the fifth unanimous All-American in school history and first
Pac-12 player to win the Rimington Award as the nation’s top center. A multi -sport athlete growing up, Powers-Johnson plays light on his feet in pass protection and
as a run blocker, with the natural movement skills and stability at contact to torque and fend off defenders. With his contact balance and comp osure, he rarely
appears overwhelmed on tape, although the defensive line play in the NFL is a giant leap ahead of what he saw in the Pac -12. Overall, Powers-Johnson’s
inexperience is reflected in his technique, but he offers a fantastic combination of size, athleticism and toughness, with the skill set that translates to both center
and guard. His game reminds me of Ryan Kelly, who won the Rimington Award at Alabama before becoming a first -round pick in 2016.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 23 overall)

3. ZACH FRAZIER | West Virginia 6025 | 315 lbs. | 4SR Fairmont, W.Va. (Senior) 8/29/2001 (age 22.66) #54

BACKGROUND: Zachary “Zach” Frazier, who has a younger brother (Brady), was born and raised in Fairmont. His father (Raymond) got him into football at the pee-
wee level, and he immediately fell in love with the sport. Frazier also became invested in wrestling and weightlifting throughout childhood. He attended Fairmont
Senior High School, where he became one of the most accomplished athletes in school history. Frazier was a four-year varsity starter on the football team and played
both ways as a defensive tackle and guard/center on the offensive line. After earning honorable mention All-State honors as a freshman, he earned first team All-
State honors as a sophomore and helped Fairmont to a 12-2 record, losing in the 2017 state championship game. As a junior, Frazier led the program to a 14 -0 record
and the 2018 2A state championship, finishing with 85 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks. As a senior, he earned first team All-State honors for the third
consecutive season as his team again won double-digit games in 2019. Frazier finished his prep career with 54 career starts (Fairmont Senior went 48 -6 in those
starts). He was also a four-time heavyweight wrestling state champion (285-pound weight class) and finished with only two losses (both came in his freshman year)

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and the highest winning percentage (.988) of any high school wrestler in Marion County history. Frazier was named 2019-20 West Virginia Wrestler of the Year. He
graduated from Fairmont Senior with a 4.5 GPA.

A three-star recruit, Frazier was the No. 13 center in the 2020 class and the No. 2 recruit in West Virginia (behind his teammate , Sean Martin). He was recruited on
both sides of the ball, although he told recruiters that he didn’t have a preference. Stanford offered him as a defensive tac kle, while Louisville, Wake Forest and
Virginia Tech wanted him on the offensive line. West Virginia originally recruited him for defense under former coordinator Tony Gibson. Bu t after head coach Neal
Brown was hired, his staff wanted Frazier on offense. Frazier committed to the Mountaineers on Father’s Day in 2019 (a surprise for his father) and was the fourth-
ranked recruit in WVU’s 2020 class.

Frazier married his high school sweetheart (Stephanie) in May 2023 (five of his teammates served as groomsmen). His father played college football at Fairmont State
in the mid-1990s and coached at the youth and high school levels. His mother’s (Heather) side includes four high school wrestling state champions, including his
grandfather (Donald Courtney) and three uncles (Chris, Ryan, Jeff). Frazier, who was a four-time academic All-Big 12 honoree, graduated with his degree from West
Virginia and was a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was limited during the
week because of his leg injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (10/9) 8 LG, 1 OC Freshman All-American; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; First WVU true freshman to start on the OL since 1980; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (13/13) OC Second Team All-American; Second Team All-Big 12
2022: (12/12) OC First Team All-Big 12
2023: (12/12) OC Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Missed bowl game (left leg)
Total: (47/46) 38 OC, 8 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6025 313 10 7/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 - - - - - - - 30 (no workout — left ankle)
PRO DAY 6024 315 10 5/8 32 1/2 79 1/8 5.24 3.00 1.81 28 1/2 8’4” 4.69 7.85 - (stood on combine bench press)

STRENGTHS: Sturdy frame with a stout trunk and powerful base … displays the initial quickness to immediately achieve proper leverage (hi ghly decorated high school
wrestler with a 159-2 record) … creates movement in the run game with his massive, vise-grip hands and upper-body strength to latch, torque and turn defenders …
above-average core strength to strain and extend rides … uses independent hands to re-leverage and absorb a charge in pass pro … impeccable work ethic, which
dates back to his middle school days, when he built a home gym for himself … remarkable toughness and aggressively attacked his rehab following his broken leg and
was running at nine weeks post-surgery (trained at OL Masterminds with Duke Manyweather) … accomplished in the classroom and a foo tball junkie with the
necessary wiring to handle the rigors of the position (NFL scout: “I started texting our O-line coach clips of Zach in the summer. … He’s going to love him even more
when he meets him.”) … started 46 games in college and has ex perience at both center and guard.

WEAKNESSES: His arms measured longer than what his tape suggests … overextends himself at times on his reach blocks … needs to do a better job fitting and staying
attached at the second level … inconsistent recoveries in pass protection if his punch timing isn’t preci se … gives up his edge too easily and needs to be a hair quicker
adjusting to switch off blocks … penalized four times in 2023 (two holding calls, two false starts) … suffered a broken left lower leg Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 2023),
which prematurely ended his college career and limited him during the draft process … will be viewed as a center only, in several NFL schemes.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at West Virginia, Frazier was the starting center in head coach Neal Brown’s balanced scheme, using both zone an d gap principles. He
put together an All-American resume (on and off the field) during his time in Morgantown, starting 37 consecutive games at center before his broken leg in the 20 23
regular-season finale. Frazier is a leverage-based blocker with the knee bend and grip strength expected of a four-time state champion high school wrestler (he won
the genetic lottery for a center — his father’s side were football players and his mother’s side were wrestlers). At times, his hands get out in front and his feet are late
to catch up, but he consistently finds a way to stay under control and finish. Overall, Frazier might not boast elite athleticism or length, but he is good enough in
those areas and will win over NFL teams with his core strength, football IQ, competitive toughness and understanding of leverage. He projects as a quality NFL
starting center the moment he is drafted.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 34 overall)

4. TANOR BORTOLINI | Wisconsin 6042 | 303 lbs. | 4JR Kewaunee, Wis. (Kewaunee) 6/18/2002 (age 21.85) #63

BACKGROUND: Tanor “Bort” Bortolini, the oldest of three children (two boys, one girl), grew up in the small town of Kewaunee (30 miles east of Green Bay on the
shores of Lake Michigan). He grew up hunting, fishing and camping and was introduced to multiple sports thr oughout childhood, starting football at the pee-wee level
(grew up a Green Bay Packers fan). Bortolini attended Kewaunee High School and started at left tackle on varsity as a freshma n. He added defensive tackle
responsibilities as a sophomore and played both ways his final three seasons. As a junior, Bortolini posted 69 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and two forced
fumbles, including a fumble return for a 20-yard touchdown. He was named the conference’s Player of the Year on both the offensive and defensive lines and helped
Kewaunee to an 11-1 record and conference title (only loss came in the playoff quarterfinals).

As a senior, Bortolini earned first team All-State honors at left tackle (also played three games at center) and conference Defensive Player of the Year with 76 tackles
and 16.0 tackles for loss. He also started on the basketball team and averaged 13.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game as a se nior. Bortolini joined the track team as
a sophomore (ran the 100 meters his first year) and took fourth in the shot put (46 feet, 3 inches) at the Division II state track meet as a junior.

A three-star recruit, Bortolini was the No. 64 offensive guard in the 2020 class and the No. 8 recruit in Wisconsin. Prior to his jun ior year of high school, he attended a
recruiting camp at Wisconsin in June 2018, but at just 240 pounds was told by the coaches that he needed to add at least 20 pounds to be taken seriously as a
Division I recruit. With a new diet and workout regiment, Bortolini reworked his body and received his first FCS offer (North Dakota) in January 2019. His first FBS
offer arrived a month after that, from Syracuse, followed by several other FCS offers, like North Dakota State, South Dakota State and Illinois State. Bartolini grew up
dreaming of playing for his home-state Badgers, but he was looking elsewhere because Wisconsin already had four offensive line commits in the 2020 class. However,
the Wisconsin coaches were pleasantly surprised when Bortolini had bulked up to 275 pounds when they visited him in May 2019 and extended him an offer.
Bortolini added offers from Iowa and Miami, but he couldn’t pass up the chance to stay home and play in Madison. He was the No. 11 recruit in former head coach
Paul Chryst’s 2020 class. Bortolini elected to skip his final season of eligibility and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2020: (2/1) OC Redshirted; Forced onto the field due to injury; Pandemic -shortened season; Enrolled in July 2020
2021: (10/5) 3 RT, 1 LG, 1 TE Missed three games (right knee)
2022: (11/10) 7 LG, 3 RG Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed two games (right knee)
2023: (12/12) OC Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (35/28) 13 OC, 8 LG, 3 RG, 3 RT, 1 TE

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6042 303 10 31 1/2 77 5/8 4.94 2.84 1.68 32 1/2 9’4” 4.28 7.16 21 (bench was cut short after hitting rack)
PRO DAY 6042 300 9 3/4 31 7/8 78 1/8 - - - - - - - 27 (workout and bench only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Above-average burst and lateral quickness to rapidly reach his landmarks and position himself … fluid athlete in space with smooth redirect skills to
access various outside zone blocks, pulls and screens … throws his large hands tight into the chest of gap rushers to clamp and drive them wide … able to refit and
battle, keeping defenders from gaining the upper hand … competitive finisher who doesn’t take his foot off the pedal … smooth ly picks up stunting games and A-gap
blitzes … highly intelligent, on and off the field (graduated from high school with a 3.98 GPA and 30 ACT; recruited by Harvard and Yale) … comfortable
communicating calls at the line (Bortolini: “I like being in charge and making the final call.”) … offers outstanding positio n flexibility — practiced at all five offensive
line spots and logged starts at five different positions; his knowledge of every position’s assignment on each play makes him a better center … career snaps broken up
by position: center (53.6 percent), left guard (23.8 percent), right tackle (11.6 percent), right guard (9.1 percent).

WEAKNESSES: Short-armed blocker and often caught with his upper half overextended … mediocre square power and body mass and can be late establi shing his
anchor vs. bull rushers … guilty of hurrying his process and allowing his pads to rise, which forces himself to rec over from awkward angles … oversetting leaves him
susceptible to counters … long-armed defenders are able to stack and punch off his frame, especially at the second level … suffered a partially torn meniscu s and
damaged cartilage behind his right knee (Aug. 2022), requiring a minor procedure and sidelining him for the first two games of the 2022 season; missed three games
in 2021 with a right knee sprain.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Wisconsin, Bortolini (and his Joe Tippman-inspired mullet) played center this past season in offensive coordinator Phil Longo’s
multiple run scheme. After filling in at tackle, guard and center his first few seasons in Madison, he expected a return to guard in 2023, but an injury pushed him
inside to center, where he anchored a Badgers’ offensive line that had the same starting five for all 12 regular-season games. Bortolini, who broke Jason Kelce’s
combine record with the best three-cone (7.16 seconds) among interior linemen, might have the best combination of athleticism and smarts in this draft class. He
lacks ideal length to create separation and is guilty of excessive forward lean into contact, but he will strain to finish cutoffs and eventually settle versus power
rushers. Overall, Bortolini had persistent hiccups on his 2023 tape, but the guard-to-center transition is rarely immediate, and he offers encouraging upside,
thanks to his fluidity, intelligence and technical skill. He projects as an eventual NFL starter with position flexibility across the interior.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

5. SEDRICK VAN PRAN-GRANGER | Georgia 6041 | 298 lbs. | 4JR New Orleans, La. (Easton) 10/23/2001 (age 22.51) #63

BACKGROUND: Sedrick “Sed” Van Pran-Granger, who has three brothers and two younger sisters, grew up in New Orleans — although, he spent a portion of
childhood in Georgia after having to relocate at age 4 because of Hurricane Katrina. Van Pran -Granger grew up playing football with his friends but didn’t play
organized football with pads until he was 12 (played up a level with the 13 - and 14-year-olds as backup defensive lineman). He also played organized flag football all
through middle school as a quarterback (led his team to three championships). Van Pran-Granger enrolled at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans and started
on varsity as a freshman, playing on the defensive line and his new position at center. He was named a team captain as a soph omore and earned first team All-State
honors on offense as a junior. As a senior, Van Pran-Granger was named an Under Armour All-American and first team All-State, as he led Warren Easton to the Class
4A state championship game for the second consecutive season (lost to Edna Karr in both games, including by one point, 35-34, in 2019). He was a 4.0 GPA student in
high school and a standout in track and finished seventh at states in the shot put (47 feet, 10.75 inches), although discus (118-3 personal best) and javelin (130-8)
were his favorite events.

A four-star recruit, Van Pran-Granger was the No. 1 center in the 2020 class (ahead of Luke Wypler and Peter Skoronski) and the No. 3 recruit in Louisiana (behind
Kayshon Boutte and Jaquelin Roy). He was the No. 60 recruit nationally, one spot ahead of Bri an Branch. After his sophomore season, Van Pran-Granger started to
pick up college scholarship offers (Southern Miss, Texas State and Tulane). His first major offer came from Georgia in June 2018 — and that mattered to him. Van
Pran-Granger had a final five of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas A&M, and he committed to the Bulldogs in August 2019. His home-state LSU was late
to the party, and he continued to take visits to Alabama and Florida, but Van Pran-Granger stayed loyal to Georgia, even after offensive line coach Sam Pittman took
the Arkansas head coaching a month before signing day. He was the No. 10 recruit in the Bulldogs’ 2020 class. Van Pran-Granger is majoring in graphic design (tested
into the Talented Art Visual program as a child and was part of the gifted art program through high school). He accepted his invitatio n to the 2024 Senior Bowl but
pulled out before the event started.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (4/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (15/15) OC Led team in snaps played
2022: (15/15) OC Second Team All-SEC; Team captain
2023: (14/14) OC Second Team All-American; First Team All-SEC; SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy; Team captain
Total: (48/44) OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6041 298 9 1/2 31 3/8 78 5/8 5.20 2.98 1.76 - - 4.82 7.46 - (no jumps or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6042 301 9 5/8 31 1/4 78 5/8 - - - - - - - 22 (bench press, skill drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Built with proportionate thickness … outstanding hand strength to seal, turn or keep defenders from his body … displays the h ip-to-elbow relationship to
keep his hands tight and drive defenders in the run game … uses his body position to leverage run lanes … has the functional mobility to climb to the second level or
reach his pull landmarks … outstanding awareness in pass pro to quickly point out twists and games … consistent finisher on every snap … became a team captain as a
sophomore in high school and was a two-year team captain at Georgia, because of the way he connects with his teammates (DT Zion Logue: “He’s one of our best
leaders … he gets the most out of us.”) … durable and reliable in the SEC, finishing his career with 44 consecutive starts.

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WEAKNESSES: Short-armed player and often finds himself overextend and late to regroup … mediocre athleticism and lateral agility, delaying his ability to answer gap
shooters … inconsistent base strength when absorbing the bull rush and lacks the recovery skills to qui ckly provide answers when off-balanced … efficiency on
combinations is OK for the SEC, but NFL linebackers will get free … played a lot of snaps (2,746), but all of them came at center with questionable position versatility.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Georgia, Van Pran-Granger has been a model of consistency at center in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s balanced run scheme.
After earning the starting job prior to the 2021 season, he started all 44 games the Bulldogs played over the past three seasons and was a key cog for the school’s
back-to-back national championship-winning teams. Van Pran-Granger is a physical presence in the run game, latching with his hands and finishing with equal parts
core strength and aggressive attitude. Though he processes well in pass pro, it won’t be easy for him to consistently recover and overcome his lack of e lite movement
skills and length vs. NFL talent. Overall, Van Pran-Granger has NFL play strength, especially in the run game, and his coaches rave about his leadership and smarts,
but he might struggle when caught in any situation that calls for him to play in space. He is equipped to compete for immediate starting reps in the right situation.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

6. BEAUX LIMMER | Arkansas 6045 | 302 lbs. | 5SR Tyler, Texas (Lee) 6/10/2001 (age 22.88) #55

BACKGROUND: Beaux Limmer, who has one sister (Miranda), grew up eastern Texas. He played multiple sports in childhood and picked up football in second grade.
Limmer attended Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler and played primarily at defensive tackle as a freshman. After lining up as a blocking tight end as a sophomore, he
started at right tackle as a junior and helped Lee to a 6-4 record and playoff appearance in 2017, after the program had won only two games in 2016. As a senior,
Limmer earned All-Conference honors at tackle and helped the program tally more than 3,500 yards of offense. He was also a competitive powerlifter in high school
with personal bests of 515 pounds in the squat, 360 in the bench and 485 in the deadlift (485).

A three-star recruit, Limmer was the No. 10 center in the 2019 class and the No. 83 recruit in Texas. His first FBS offer came from Texas State midway through his
junior season, followed by Houston, North Texas, SMU, Tulsa and UTSA after the season. Several Power 5 programs also got into the mix, including Baylor,
Northwestern and Oklahoma State. Lee head coach Kurt Traylor had a connection at Arkansas (his brother, Jeff Traylor, was the Razorbacks’ assistant head coach
before becoming the head coach at UTSA in 2020), and Limmer earned an offer from Arkansas at the school’s junior day and committed less than a week later. He
signed as an interior offensive lineman and was the No. 17 recruit in head coach Chad Morris’ 2019 class, which also included QB KJ Jefferson and WR Treylon Burks.
Limmer was planning to declare for the NFL after the 2022 season, but head coach Sam Pittman promised to better prepare him for the pros with one more year in
college (and a move to center). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (4/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (7/5) RG Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/11) RG Started the final 11 games
2022: (13/13) 12 RG, 1 OC Moved to center for the bowl game after Ricky Stromberg opted out
2023: (12/12) 11 OC, 1 LG
Total: (49/41) 28 RG, 12 OC, 1 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6045 302 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 7/8 5.22 2.98 1.75 36 1/2 9’2” 4.57 7.47 39
PRO DAY 6045 304 9 1/4 32 1/4 77 1/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine testing)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking frame with powerful shoulders and low body fat … considered the “strongest” player on the team , according to his Arkansas teammates,
and his weight room feats are legendary in the program (39 bench press reps of 225 pounds led all participants at the combine; squatted 700 pounds in July 2023 and
could have done more if they let him, according to Arkansas strength and conditioning director Ben Sowders) … the term “MAN” (mean and nasty) showed up
numerous times in my notes … flexibly lowers to swing his hips when fitting blocks … leads with his physical hands without sacrificing balance … alert eyes and takes
efficient angles on climbs and combo blocks … durable and dependable (36 consecutive starts in the SEC) … starting experience at all three interior line positions.

WEAKNESSES: Plays a tad top-heavy with a good amount of his body mass concentrated in his upper half … inconsistent base strength and ability to easily sit down to
halt power … will lose his center of balance at times and needs to play with more consistent leverage po ints … doesn’t have ideal arm length and often lunges for his
hands to reach his target quicker … tends to play hurried, which leads to oversets and cross-up opportunities for defenders (Arkansas had a 37-yard touchdown pass
negated on the 2023 LSU tape after he was flagged for holding) … eager to slam his hands into his target but would like to see improved positioning for prol onged
sustain, especially at the second level.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Arkansas, Limmer replaced Ricky Stromberg at center in former offensive coordinator Dan Enos’ balanced run sc heme. After playing
predominantly at right guard his first four years in Fayetteville, he made the shift inside to center i n 2023 and continued to build on his NFL resume. Known for his
strength in the weight room and on the field, Limmer also developed a competitive edge as a blocker and has ironman toughness, rarely coming off the field (led
Arkansas in snaps played in 2022 and 2023). He is very quick with his initial post-snap movement, along with the range to spring outside runs or screens, although he
needs to discipline his footwork and narrow posture, especially in pass protection. Overall, Limmer must continue to fine-tune his leverage points and play with
better overall control, but he has the functional athleticism and finishing demeanor to continue developing. He projects as a n immediate backup (center and
guard) with starting potential at center, ideally suited for a wide-zone scheme (similar to Jake Brendel).

GRADE: 4th Round

7. HUNTER NOURZAD | Penn State 6031 | 317 lbs. | 6SR Marietta, Ga. (Walker) 11/26/1999 (age 24.41) #64

BACKGROUND: Hunter Nourzad (NOR-zad), who has an older sister (Afton), is of Iranian descent and grew up in the Atlanta area. He closely followed both college
football (Arkansas) and the NFL (Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys) throughout childhood, but it wasn’t until fourth grade when he convinced his parents to let him
play pee-wee football. Nourzad attended The Walker School, a private school in Marietta, where he was a four-year varsity letterman and played both ways on the
offensive and defensive lines. After splitting time between JV and varsity as a freshman, he started at center on varsity as a sophomore and junior and earned All-

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Region honors both years. As a senior captain, Nourzad again started at center and led The Walker School to the playoffs for t he first time in his four years with the
program. On defense, he finished the 2017 season with 43 tackles and was named the 2017 re gional Lineman of the Year along with first team All-State and All-
County honors. Nourzad also lettered in lacrosse and track in high school, setting personal bests in the shot put of 40 feet 1 inch and discus of 86-7).

A no-star recruit, Nourzad wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services and went overlooked by most Division I programs in the 2018 class. He had several Division II
and Division III offers before he received his first FBS offer, from Army. However, Nourzad was also recruited by several strong academic institutions (scored 1470 on
his SAT) and committed to Cornell midway through his senior year (October 2017). After four years with the Ivy League program, he entered the transfer portal
following his All-America 2021 season and received numerous Power 5 offers, including from Auburn, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Miami, Nebraska, Purdue and
Syracuse. But he was drawn to the coaching and situation at Penn State and committed to the Nittany Lions. Nourzad took advantage of the extra year of eligibility
granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season. He earned academic All-Ivy honors and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in mechanical
engineering from Cornell (May 2022) — he says his “only hobby” is LEGOs. He earned academic All-Big Ten honors (highest GPA among the seniors on the football
team) and earned his master’s degree in business administration from Penn State (Dec. 2023). Nourzad accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2018: Redshirted Cornell; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (10/10) RT Cornell; Second Team All-Ivy
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (10/10) RT Cornell; Second Team All-American; First Team All-Ivy
2022: (11/8) 7 LG, 1 RG Penn State; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed two games (injury); Started final eight games
2023: (13/13) OC Penn State; Second Team All-Big Ten
Total: (44/41) 20 RT, 13 OC, 7 LG, 1 RG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6031 317 10 3/4 33 1/8 79 3/8 - - - - - - - 27 (no workout — right ankle)
PRO DAY - 319 - - - - - - - - - - - (no workout — right ankle)

STRENGTHS: Compactly built with a dense, powerful frame and functional length … displays efficient movement skills in both the run game and pass pro … uses
mauling hands to latch, work into the defender’s sternum and drive his feet to create movement on the interior … contact balance helps him anchor and maintain his
positioning through engagement with rushers … displays the initial quickness and lateral range to open and reach outsize-zone landmarks … technically proficient and
detailed-oriented with his steps, hips and shoulders … quick to read shades or blitzes and punishes A-gap shooters … flagged just three times in his 24 games at Penn
State the past two seasons … along with Olu Fashanu, he was described as the “foundation” of the line by head coach James Franklin … has 44 games played on his
resume with starting experience at four of the five offensive line positions.

WEAKNESSES: Gets in trouble when he lunges and overextends his shoulders past his toes … strike placement lacks precise timing … overextends himself laterally and
can be late answering stunts and loops, lacking the redirect skills to easily recover … big-bodied NFL pluggers will present new challenges for him … base strength
shows cracks in the foundation versus side-angled rushers … trusts his feel once engaged but can be overly analytical at times in his approach … missed two games
(and parts of several others) because of injury in 2022 and wasn’t able to work out at the combine because of a right ankle injury … will turn 25 years old during his
rookie season … has only one season of starting experience at center.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Penn State, Nourzad kicked inside to center in former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s multiple run schem e. After four years at
Cornell, he transferred to State College and earned All-Big Ten honors as a guard in 2022 and before replacing Juice Scruggs at center in 2023. Nourzad is an analytical
thinker when it comes to constructing and executing his blocks (holds an Ivy League engineering degree), relying on leverage and snatching hands to win in pass
protection. Despite concerns about his core power, he is a strong run blocker and looks to aggressively finish. Overall, Nourzad might be this year’s Tyler Biadasz, as
he lacks overwhelming strength or elite athleticism but maximizes what he has with smarts, physicality and well -schooled technique. He has center-guard
experience and should compete for starting reps as early as his rookie season.

GRADE: 4th Round

8. KINGSLEY EGUAKUN | Florida 6034 | 304 lbs. | 5SR Jacksonville, Fla. (Sandalwood) 3/23/2001 (age 23.09) #65

BACKGROUND: Kingsley Eguakun (EGG-woo-kahn), who has four brothers, was born in Nashville and grew up in Florida. He originally attended Atlantic Coast High
School in Jacksonville, where he started at guard as a freshman. Eguakun again started at guard as a sophomore and junior as Atlantic Coast combined for only five
wins over those two seasons. For his senior year, he transferred to Sandalwood High School and started at right guard, helpin g the team to a 7-3 record in 2018,
including a win against his former team in the regular-season finale.

A three-star recruit, Eguakun was the No. 40 offensive guard in the 2019 class and the No. 84 recruit in Florida. After his sophomore season, he attended a Miami
camp and received his first scholarship offer from former head coach Mark Richt. He later added offers from Auburn, Louisville and his “childhood dream school”
Tennessee before committing to the Hurricanes in January 2018. Several members of his extended family attended Florida, including his great -grandfather and
grandmother, and he visited Gainesville several times — but an offer didn’t arrive. Three weeks before early signing day, head coach Dan Mullen finally extended an
offer to Eguakun, who flipped to the Gators a week later. He was the No. 17 recruit in Mullen’s 2019 class. His older brother (Morris) played defensive end at FCS
Stetson (2013) and then walked on at Tennessee in 2015. Eguakun, a three-time academic honoree, graduated with his degree in criminology (December 2022) and
his master’s degree in tourism and hospitality management (December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (2/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (12/0) Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) OC
2022: (13/13) OC
2023: (4/4) OC Missed eight games (right ankle)
Total: (44/30) OC

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6034 304 10 1/8 32 1/2 80 1/4 - - - - - - - 26 (no skill drills or workout — rt. hamstring)
PRO DAY 6034 302 9 5/8 32 80 1/2 - - - 32 9’1” 4.51 7.57 - (no run — left hamstring

STRENGTHS: Dense, well-built lineman with mauling hands … quick out of his stance to win his angles and reach his landmarks for optimal body positio ning … stays
balanced on the move and through engagement, using his hands to refit and center himself … can be caught leaning at times but usually recovers in time … moves
with range and takes sharp angles to pulls and climbs … generates initial power through his hips to get push on down blocks … feet set up quickly in pass protection,
and he shoots his rapid punch into blockers … reads well pre-snap and communicates well … created a reputation for himself as an accountable leader and is
described as the “hardest worker” on the team and the “field general” of the offensive line.

WEAKNESSES: Below-average length … needs to do a better job knocking down the reach of defenders to avoid getting pulled off his feet by power … anchor is
generally firm, but heavy nose tackles will create cracks in the foundation … pads tend to rise throughout the rep, which leads to sustain problems as a drive blocker
… highly penalized player and had multiple flags in eight career games … suffered a right ankle injury during preseason camp (Aug. 2023), which bothered him
throughout the season (returned to the field in September but reaggravated the injury multiple times) … a center only in coll ege, and teams will have to rely on
Senior Bowl tape to see him at guard.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Florida, Eguakun lined up at center in head coach Billy Napier’s zone -based run scheme. After suffering an ankle injury prior to the
2023 season, he made several attempts to get back on the field but never appeared at full health. NFL teams will have to rely on his underclassman and Senior Bowl
tape for a better sense of his talent. Eguakun displays foot quickness and body fluidity in the run game to swing his hips an d seal lanes or get out on the move and
land his hands on targets. He will give ground at the point of attack, because of elevated pad level, but his well-timed hand exchange allows him to rework and battle,
keeping rushers busy. Overall, Eguakun doesn’t have the length or brute power to overwhelm the man across from him, but he is an assignment-sound blocker
with appealing movement skills and an instinctive feel for staying on schedule with his hands. With his leadership and skill set, he projects as a rotational center
and should appeal to any scheme.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

9. MATT LEE | Miami 6035 | 301 lbs. | 5SR Oviedo, Fla. (Hagerty) 6/6/2001 (age 22.89) #55

BACKGROUND: Matthew “Matt” Lee was born and raised in Oviedo. His father (Mike) played on the offensive line at UCF in the early ’90s (mu ltiple members of his
family also attended UCF), and Lee attended Knights football games throughout childhood, which started him o n his own football journey. Lee attended Hagerty High
School and was a four-year letterman at both offensive tackle and on the defensive line. He became a starter as a sophomore and played the bulk of his snaps as a
blocking tight end in Hagerty’s run-heavy, single-wing offense. Lee played at both left tackle and right tackle over his final two seasons, leading Hagerty to the 2018
district championship. He was also a member of the Hagerty weightlifting squad and led the program to the 2018 district title . He finished second in the heavyweight
division with a bench press of 360 pounds and clean-and-jerk of 310.

A three-star recruit, Lee was the No. 162 offensive tackle in the 2019 class and the No. 260 recruit in Florida. After his sophomore season, he received his first Division
I offers (Florida Atlantic and Air Force). With a 3.9 GPA and 1350 SAT score, Lee st arted to receive attention from Ivy League programs, including offers from
Columbia, Cornell, Harvard and Yale. In May 2018, he received an offer from South Florida and committed. He wasn’t recruited by Scott Frost’s staff at UCF, but when
Josh Heupel took over as head coach, Lee received an offer and made the easy decision to flip to his hometown team. He signed as a center (despite having never
played the position) and was the No. 19 recruit in Heupel’s 2019 class. After four seasons with the UCF program, Lee entered the transfer portal and signed with
Miami for his final season of eligibility.

His cousin (Alex Galvez) played on the offensive line at UCF in the 1990s. Lee graduated with his degree in integrated studie s (December 2022) from UCF before
transferring. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (4/0) UCF; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (10/10) OC UCF; Freshman All-American; First Team All-AAC; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) OC UCF; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (14/14) OC UCF; Second Team All-AAC
2023: (12/12) OC Miami; Second Team All-ACC; Missed bowl game (opt-out); Enrolled in January 2023
Total: (52/48) OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6035 301 9 1/4 32 1/8 78 5/8 5.03 2.93 1.76 31 9’0” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6036 302 9 32 1/4 78 5/8 - - - - - 4.69 7.97 25 (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Light-footed and graceful on the move … ability as a puller/climber and in the screen game can be weaponized with improved control … plays with a
wide base and mirrors inside rushers well in pass protection … initial strikes are firm and measured, helping him stay centered … recognizes things well to handle
stunts and rarely appears surprised, allowing him to anchor at shallow depth … penalized just once in 2023, for a questionable block below the waist … smart and
vocal and helps adjust protections … regularly looking for work, and his consistency as a finisher will serve him well in the pros … started double -digit games each of
the last four seasons (48 career starts across two programs).

WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal body mass, and his playing weight will dip below 300 pounds … short arms will have a tough time combating the lon g-levered interior
rushers in the NFL … tends to lose leverage throughout the rep, and his hand exchange must improve to better respond to counters … has some body tightness, which
hinders his ability to recover from awkward positions … can be cratered by side-angled blocks … doesn’t have the pop or power to consistently move bodies in the run
game … will be thrown off balance or whiff when he lunges at this targets in space … saw some action as a backup guard in 2019, but 97.6 percent of his co llege snaps
(and all 48 starts) came at center

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Miami, Lee was the starting center in offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s balanced run scheme. He outplayed his recruiting
rankings during his four years at UCF and put together his best season after joining the Hurricanes in 2023, earning second t eam All-ACC honors. In pass protection
Lee was a boring study — and I mean that as a compliment, because he rarely allowed any pressures, thanks to his setup, mirror quickness and clamp-down hands.

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Though he can create stalemates in the run game, he isn’t a powerful drive blocker and will struggle to shield lanes at times. Overall, Lee doesn’t have the power
desired by most schemes, but he can handle surface blocks in the run game while staying stout in pass pro, thanks to his quickness and technique. In the right
situation, he can secure a backup role and compete for NFL playing time.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

10. JACOB MONK | Duke 6030 | 308 lbs. | 5SR Clayton, N.C. (Corinth Holders) 6/4/2001 (age 22.89) #63

BACKGROUND: Jacob Monk, the youngest of four children, grew up in Clayton (southeast of Raleigh). At age 8 , he started playing football for the Pirates in the
Clayton rec league, initially as a running back (like his father, Stanley, who coached him growing up) before moving to the offensive line in middle school. Monk
attended Corinth Holders High School in Johnston County, where he was a three-year letterman and captain. He lined up primarily at guard over his prep career ,
while also playing on the defensive line, accounting for 15 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks as a junior. Monk earned All-Conference three consecutive seasons and was
named All-USA Today North Carolina as a junior and senior. He also lettered in track and set personal bests of 41 feet, 4 inches in the shot put and 122-5 in the discus.

A four-star recruit, Monk was the No. 27 offensive guard in the 2019 class and the No. 20 recruit in North Carolina. After his sophomore season, he attended several
camps and picked up his first scholarship offer, from East Carolina. That summer, several local programs, like Duke and NC State, also offered him. Monk later added
offers from Oregon and a few SEC programs, like South Carolina and Tennessee. But he was a legacy at Duke (grew up attending Blue Devils football games) and
wanted to sign where his father played. Monk was the No. 1 recruit in former head coach David Cutcliffe’s 2019 class.

His father rushed for 1,149 yards as a four-year letterman at Duke (1984-87) and later joined the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Jacob’s uncle (Quincy),
who died in Nov. 2015 from adenocarcinoma, played linebacker at North Carolina (1998-2001) and was drafted in the seventh round (No. 245) of the 2002 NFL Draft
by the New York Giants. Jacob’s older brother (Trey) played one season on the defensive line at Division II Pembroke. Jacob’s other older brother (Miles) has Down
syndrome and autism, and his family is very involved with special needs programs. Monk took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the
pandemic and returned to Durham for his fifth season in 2023. He graduated with his degree in African American studies (Ma y 2023).

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (12/12) RT First true freshman at Duke to start season opener on offensive line since 2007; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (11/11) RG Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) RG Honorable Mention All-ACC
2022: (11/10) 6 RG, 4 OC Honorable Mention All-ACC; Missed two games (injury); Team captain
2023: (13/13) 7 RG, 6 OC Second Team All-ACC; Team captain
Total: (59/58) 36 RG, 12 RT, 10 OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6030 308 10 32 3/8 79 5.09 2.93 1.74 29 1/2 9’0” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6030 312 9 3/4 32 1/2 78 3/4 - - - - - - - 31 (stood on combine)

STRENGTHS: Checks boxes for functional size and movements … looks smooth in his change of direction and is a natural bender … gets out o f his stance quickly and
easily expands his range as a puller … looks comfortable picking off defenders in space when climbing in the screen game … shows natural strength and doesn’t
appear overwhelmed at contact … able to generate power from his lower body in the run game … delivers pop with his initial st rike and runs his feet on contact to
steer rushers wide … shows the alertness expected of a player with his experience … two-year team captain and comes with strong character reviews … durable and
started 58 games during his career … logged double -digit starts at three different positions.

WEAKNESSES: Short-armed, and his balance will rock when he leans and overextends … inconsistent timing with his initial strike … tends to carry his hands low, which
exposes his chest … occasionally pulled inside on protections … speed-to-power pass rushers will bruise and batter him with bully length and force his anchor to work
overtime … average twitch athlete, which shows in his mirroring skills and also creates delays in his recoveries … collected 20 penalties during his five seasons as a
starter, including several holding flags in 2023 … missed two games in 2022 because of injury … started more games at right guard and right tackle in co llege but is
viewed as a center-only prospect by several NFL teams.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Duke, Monk switched between right guard and center in former offensive coordinator Kevin Johns’ scheme. The h ighest-ranked
recruit in the Blue Devils’ class five years ago, he earned a starting role from the get-go (played tackle for the first time as a true freshman) and then showed off his
versatility between guard and center, depending on where he was needed (earned All-ACC honors in his final three seasons). Monk has graceful movements out of his
stance (second-best 10-yard split among centers at the combine) and processes his surroundings quickly (coaches rave about him as a teammate and worker). His
hands have moments where they are all over the place, and he gets himself in trouble when he lunges in attempts to answer pow er. Overall, Monk doesn’t have
elite size and strength, which puts more of a premium on his technique, but his foot quickness and football IQ belong on an N FL roster. He projects best as a
backup center who can fill in at guard in a pinch.

GRADE: 6th Round

11. DYLAN MCMAHON | NC State 6033 | 299 lbs. | 5SR Savannah, Ga. (Christian) 1/22/2001 (age 23.26) #54

BACKGROUND: Dylan McMahon grew up in Savannah and started playing football at age 6 for the Talahi Tigers. He attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School,
where he was teammates with several future FBS players, like WR Demetris Robertson. A four-year varsity letterman, McMahon earned the starting center job as a
freshman and manned that position as a sophomore and junior before moving to left guard as a senior captain in Savannah Christian’s triple-option offense, earning
first team All-Region honors. He played both ways and recorded 87 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks as a senior defensive tackle (also handled long-snapping
duties). After just six wins in 2017, McMahon led the program to an 11-win season and regional championship in 2018. He also lettered in wrestling and track at
Savannah Christian, setting school records in the shot put (50 feet, 10 inches) and discus (158-4), which earned him a second-place finish at states as a junior.

A three-star recruit, McMahon was the No. 12 center in the 2019 class and the No. 80 recruit in Georgia (No. 2 center in the state be hind Harry Miller, who signed
with Ohio State). He garnered double-digit offers, including from Appalachian State, Boston College, Georgia Tech and Indiana. NC State entered the picture late, but

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McMahon was sold after a campus visit in the summer of 2018 and committed to head coach Dave Doeren. He was the No. 12 recruit in the Wolfpack’s 2019 class,
just behind Ikem Ekwonu.

He started dating his fiancée (Emma) as a high school freshman in Dec. 2015, and they became engaged on their college graduat ion day. His older brother (Ryan) was
an All-ACC center at Florida State (2006-10) and set the school record with 53 consecutive starts. Ryan went unselected in the 2011 NFL Draft and signed a free agent
deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Dylan graduated with his business degree (March 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (4/1) LG First career start vs. Clemson; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (9/7) RG Started the final seven games; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 7 LG, 5 RG Shifted to LG after Chandler Zavala’s season-ending injury
2022: (13/13) 10 RG, 3 OC Shifted to OC after Grant Gibson’s season-ending injury
2023: (11/11) OC Honorable Mention All-ACC; Missed two games (knee)
Total: (49/44) 22 RG, 14 OC, 8 LG

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6033 299 9 3/8 31 3/4 75 1/8 5.10 2.92 1.75 33 9’7” 4.33 7.26 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6031 301 9 1/2 31 1/2 76 1/4 - - - - - - - 25 (stood on combine)

STRENGTHS: Above-average athlete for 300 pounds, with fluid movements in space (earned a spot on Bruce Feldman’s 2022 “Freaks List”) … slides efficiently through
lateral engagements to maintain his spot … body control helps him stay centered, which helps his hands stay tight on contact … plays with a low center to scoop or
create a seal on angle-drive blocks, taking advantage of his natural leverage … advances cleanly to the linebacker level and locks in on smaller targets … has played a
lot of football (44 starts at NC State), which is evident in the way he anticipates and reacts to stunts and games … willingly moved across the three inter ior line
positions based on wherever the team needed him … his 2,961 career snaps at NC State broken up by position: right guard (40.7 percent), center (33.1 percent), left
guard (26.2 percent).

WEAKNESSES: Marginal body girth and lacks desired arm length and growth potential … questionable core strength to strain and stay connected to blocks … doesn’t
have lower-body power to be a buzzsaw in the run game … can get walked back at contact and overrun by power from different angles … will struggle to own the line
of scrimmage against NFL nose tackles … doesn’t have the core strength for easy recoveries once he is knocked off balance … forced to grab and hold to try and regain
positioning … flagged six times in 2023 — way more than expected for his experience … missed two games as a senior with a right knee sprain (Sept. 2023).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at NC State, McMahon was the starting center in Robert Anae’s multiple-run scheme. After bouncing between both guard spots most
of his career, he kicked inside to center late in the 2022 season because of injury and stayed there for his senior season in 2023, which earned him All-ACC honors,
despite missing a few games. An impressive athlete for his size, McMahon is efficient out of his stance with the redirect qui ckness and overall mobility to spring
screens and execute all the move blocks required (his 4.33 short shuttle and 7.26 three-cone ranked No. 2 among offensive lineman at the Combine). Although he
matches the physicality of defenders, his anchor is faulty once stacked, and he won’t create much displacement in the run game. Overall, McMahon doesn’t have
desirable physical dimensions and is likely a center only in the NFL, but he is unencumbered with his movements and well-versed with his technique, giving him a
chance to find a home in a zone-based scheme.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

12. ANDREW RAYM | Oklahoma 6040 | 314 lbs. | 4SR Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow) 5/2/2001 (age 22.98) #73

BACKGROUND: Andrew Raym, who is one of five children, grew up in Broken Arrow (Tulsa suburbs). His younger brother (Nathan) won a gold me dal in bocce ball at
Oklahoma’s Special Olympics Summer Games in 2018. Raym started playing football at the Pop Warner level (Tige rs) and played several other sports, including
baseball (his first love) and basketball (AAU). He attended Broken Arrow High School, where he was called up to varsity as a freshman and immediately earned a
starting role. He was coached in high school by David Alexander, a fifth-round pick (No. 121) in the 1987 NFL Draft who played interior offensive line for 11 seasons in
the NFL (Eagles and Jets). As a junior, Raym led Broken Arrow to a 13-0 record, including the 2018 6A state championship. He earned first team All-State honors in his
final three seasons, primarily at right tackle, while also playing on the defensive line. Raym also lettered in baseball at Broken Arrow before focusing only on football.

A four-star recruit, Raym was the No. 2 offensive guard in the 2020 class and the No. 1 recruit in Oklahoma. He started to hear from major college programs during
his freshman season and received an offer from Oklahoma in April 2017. Having grown up a diehard Sooners fan, Raym committed to O klahoma as a sophomore.
However, he later decommitted to explore his options. Raym received offers from Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame an d Texas and strongly considered both Georgia and
Michigan, but he decided to sign with his childhood team. Raym was the No. 1 recruit in Lincoln Riley’s 2020 class. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2020: (9/0) Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (12/7) OC Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2022: (10/10) OC Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Missed final three games (shoulder)
2023: (12/12) OC Second Team All-Big 12; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (43/29) OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6040 314 10 32 1/2 78 3/4 5.42 3.17 1.93 24 1/2 7’11” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6042 327 10 32 3/4 78 1/2 - - - - - - - - (no workout — hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Has a prototypical center build with his wide, sturdy frame … delivers pop with his punches to jolt rushers who don’t reach h im first … always looking for
work if uncovered and has a feel for picking up simulated pressures … takes controlled steps in pass protection to cut off rushers … shows the ability to recover when
he engages with his hands and maintains his balance while he works his feet into position … able to wall off defenders when w orking down with leverage … runs his
feet at contact and fights through the echo of the whistle … high football IQ, and his spatial awareness is evident in his square and downfield … limite d the pre-snap
penalties in 2023 … will play through pain and has NFL -level toughness … filled a leadership role on the offensive l ine shortly after he arrived in Norman.

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WEAKNESSES: Mediocre athletic traits by NFL standards, and there isn’t much snap to his movements … gets upright in his sets, which leads to waist bending and
overextension … below-average arm length and often late to combat the advances of long-armed rushers … prone to oversets, and savvy interior rushers will disrupt
his balance with hesitations … not a rangy blocker and is inconsistent on the move or executing cut-offs and scoop shades … played the 2022 season with a shoulder
injury until the pain became too much and he underwent surgery (Nov. 2022), missing the final three games … aside from backup snaps at left guard as a freshman,
he was a center-only in college.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Oklahoma, Raym lined up at center in former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby’s inside zone, gap -focused scheme. He joined the
Sooners for Creed Humphrey’s final season in Norman and took over the starting center duties the past thr ee seasons, earning All-Big 12 honors each year. In pass
protection, Raym has adequate foot quickness and technically sound hands into initial contact but struggles to keep his sustain in countering long-armed defenders.
In the run game, he reliably positions himself to seal lanes, although his lack of ideal range and displacement stand out as well. Overall, Raym has NFL toughness and
instincts, but he might be forced to play with perfect technique/leverage to compensate for his lack of ideal athleticism and length — which will be a tall task
versus NFL defenders. He projects as a potential backup who can become more in the right situation.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

13. CHARLES TURNER III | LSU 6035 | 300 lbs. | 5SR Canton, Ohio (IMG Academy) 6/14/2001 (age 22.86) #69

BACKGROUND: Charles Turner III, the youngest child in his family, grew up in Canton and Malvern in northeast Ohio. He played multiple spo rts growing up (his father
played football in high school, and his mother was a gymnast). He was always looking to follow in the footsteps of his older brother (Eddie Zinn-Turner), who played
defensive tackle at FCS Marist (2016-18) before transferring to Vanderbilt (2019-20). Turner played mostly quarterback and running back throughout little -league
football before moving to the offensive and defensive lines (for the first time in his life) at Canton McKinley Senior High School. As a 250 -pound sophomore, he
became the starting left tackle and helped McKinley to a winning record. After getting noticed at a camp the following summer , Turner received an opportunity to
play at IMG Academy, a football powerhouse in Bradenton, Fla. He lined up primarily at right tackle as a junior and played on the same offensive line as Evan Neal and
Daniel Faalele. As a senior, Turner moved inside to center and was named a U.S. Army All-American. IMG Academy went 16-1 in his two seasons with the program.

A three-star recruit, Turner was the No. 8 center in the 2019 class and the No. 70 recruit in Florida. He was one of 15 IMG Academy r ecruits ranked in the top 100 in
the state in the 2019 recruiting cycle (pass rusher Nolan Smith was No. 1). After his sophomore year at McKinley, Turner pick ed up offers from Akron, Cincinnati,
Kentucky and Minnesota. After transferring to IMG Academy, he added offers from Auburn, Florida, Michigan and LSU. Turner attended a camp in Baton Rouge and
committed to the Tigers in April 2019, partly because of the “family feel” (he also had family in Baton Rouge). He was the No. 20 recruit in Ed Orgeron’s 2019 class (CB
Derek Stingley was No. 1). Turner graduated with his communications degree for LSU (May 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (3/0) Redshirted; Enrolled in January 2019 (at 240 pounds)
2020: (8/1) LG
2021: (4/1) RT
2022: (12/12) OC Missed two games (injury)
2023: (13/13) OC
Total: (44/27) 25 OC, 1 LG, 1 RT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6035 303 9 3/8 34 83 1/4 - - - 31 9’1” 4.62 7.88 - (no run or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6034 300 9 5/8 33 7/8 82 7/8 5.59 3.27 1.87 - - - - 22 (stood on combine jumps, shuttles)

STRENGTHS: Adequate size with outstanding length and wingspan … moves with natural twitch in his lower half and doesn’t appear stiff on the move … sets up
quickly in pass pro to get his hands into defenders and establish initial leverage … his feet usually stay on the same page as his eyes, which helps him answer
quickness … reverts back to his strength once engaged, which helps him sustain … plays with strength in his upper half to turn and dump defenders in the run game …
appears comfortable on skip/short pulls … plays with grittiness … one of the few players in this class who boasts college starts at tackle, guard and center.

WEAKNESSES: Has worked overtime to add 60 pounds but needs to maintain trim weight … has issues with pad level in the run game … hands tend to be deliberate
and wide with his run fits, compromising his ability latch and steer … penalized 10 times as a fifth -year senior, including three snap infractions in a hostile
environment in Tuscaloosa … feet can get stale on contact late in the down … doesn’t have dynamic range and tends to play top -heavy out in space … labrum injury
that required surgery after the 2021 season; missed 2023 spring practices after offseason surgery to repair a meniscus injury that he suffered during the 2022 season.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at LSU, Turner locked down the center position in former offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s zone -based run scheme. After
providing depth on the Tigers’ 2019 national championship team, he worked his way up the depth chart and started 25 games at center the past two seasons. Turner
times his anchor well and relies on his body flexibility and hand exchange to consistently maintain the integrity of the pock et. His losses on tape usually stem from his
tendency to lunge, waist bend and lose positioning, which is something defenders will exploit at the next level. Overall, Turner doesn’t have any dominant traits and
needs to improve his composure (pre- and post-snap), but he can create seals in pass pro and the run game when his technique is right. He projects as a center -
only who will compete for a roster spot if he brings consistency with him to camp.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

14. NICK SAMAC | Michigan State 6040 | 307 lbs. | 5SR Mentor, Ohio (Mentor) 8/21/2001 (age 22.68) #59
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2019: (7/4) OC Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (7/6) OC Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/0) Shared snaps with Matt Allen
2022: (12/12) OC Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Graduated with degree in communication (December 2022)
2023: (11/10) OC Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Team captain; Missed final game with left fibula fracture (November 2023); East -West Shrine Bowl
Total: (50/32) OC

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6040 307 9 3/4 32 3/4 79 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left fibula)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (stood on combine measures — left fibula)

SUMMARY: Nicholas “Nick” Samac grew up in Mentor and started playing football at age 7 (his father, Joe, was the youth coach). He outg rew running back and
moved to offensive line at age 10, then went on to play tackle and guard at Mentor High, earning All-State honors. A four-star recruit, he committed to Michigan
State and stayed loyal, even after Ohio State reached out with an offer. After three seasons as an off-and-on starter, he was the full-time starting center his final two
seasons. He suffered a fractured left fibula late in his final season, which sidelined him for the draft process. Samac is qu ick with his snap and step, and he has the
play strength and controlled finish to steer as a run blocker. He shows flexibility in pass pro, but NFL power will bully him, especially when it reaches his edge. Overall,
Samac is well-schooled in the run game, hitting his landmarks and fitting with his hands, but his consistency as a pass blocker must catch up for him to stick.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

15. DRAKE NUGENT | Michigan 6014 | 298 lbs. | 5SR Lone Tree, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) 2/9/2001 (age 23.21) #60

YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES


2019: (2/0) Stanford; Redshirted
2020: (1/0) Stanford; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) OC Stanford; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
2022: (12/12) OC Stanford; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Team captain; Graduated (science, tech., and society) from Stanford
2023: (15/15) OC Michigan; First Team All-Big Ten
Total: (42/39) OC

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6014 298 9 33 78 1/4 5.23 3.05 1.83 29 1/2 8’5” 4.50 7.33 25
PRO DAY 6013 300 9 32 1/2 79 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

SUMMARY: Drake Nugent, the youngest of three children, grew up south of Denver. His father (Terry) was a quarterback at Colorado State and was picked in the
sixth round of the 1984 NFL Draft. Nugent was a four-year starter (guard, center, defensive end) at Highlands Ranch High and a three -time state champion in the shot
put. A three-star recruit, he signed with his “dream school” Stanford and started in 2021 and 2022. For his final season, he transferred to Michigan and helpe d win
the 2023 national championship. Nugent has functional lateral quickness to match interior rushers with a tight punch but shows shaky body control through
engagement. He understands angles as a run blocker and can pull/climb in a timely manner, although he lacks pop upon delivery . Overall, Nugent is efficient, alert,
tough and didn’t have many losses on tape, but sustaining against bigger, quicker defenders will be a daunting task.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

16. JALEN SUNDELL | North Dakota State 6050 | 301 lbs. | 6SR Maryville, Mo. (Maryville) 10/18/1999 (age 24.52) #72
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2018: Redshirted
2019: (16/0) Backup LT
2020: (10/9) OC Moved to center (first time in his life); Season played in spring 2021 because of the pandemic
2021: (11/11) OC Missed three games (injury); Graduated with degree in criminal justice (December 2021)
2022: (5/5) OC Missed the final 10 games (fractured foot)
2023: (15/15) LT First Team All-MVFC; First Team All-American; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (57/40) 25 OC, 15 LT

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6050 301 9 1/2 33 1/8 77 7/8 - - - - - - - 26 (bench press only — right knee)
PRO DAY 6051 301 9 1/2 33 1/8 78 1/8 5.18 2.90 1.77 30 1/2 8’9” 4.58 7.63 - (stood on combine bench press)

SUMMARY: Jalen Sundell was born and raised in Maryville in an athletic family — his parents (Bob and Korena) both played college basketball, and his younger sister
(Serena) is a record-breaking player at Kansas State. As a senior right tackle, Sundell led Maryville High to the 2017 state championship (also played basketball and
founded his school’s bass fishing team). Sundell signed with North Dakota State (over Central Michigan) and moved to center, battling injuries in 2021 and 2022. He
replaced Cody Mauch at left tackle in 2023 and had his best season. With his quickness, Sundell is an outstanding puller and takes proper angles on the move to be a
“search and destroy” blocker. His eyes and hands stay on the same page, but his punches aren’t heavy, and he will str uggle to grip and finish NFL drive/down blocks.
Overall, Sundell has impressive agility and athletic tools for his size, but his ability to quickly set his anchor and hold up vs. NFL power are the lingering questions.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


17 Bryan Hudson Louisville 6046 300 5.26 2.95 1.85 29 9'5" 4.53 7.46 DNP 9 5/8 32 3/4 80 1/4
18 Duke Clemens UCLA 6032 302 5.10 2.90 1.77 29 8'10" 4.70 7.66 26 9 1/4 31 78 1/4
19 Michael Jurgens Wake Forest 6046 307 5.43 3.09 1.80 32 8'11" 4.80 7.50 22 9 3/8 32 77
20 Darrian Dalcourt Alabama 6026 309 5.36 3.13 1.80 24 8'0" 4.83 8.02 DNP 9 5/8 31 5/8 78 1/4
21 Matthew Cindric California 6034 295 5.02 2.91 1.80 29 1/2 9'0" 4.63 7.80 23 9 3/8 31 7/8 78 3/8
22 Sincere Haynesworth Tulane 6006 300 5.20 2.97 1.93 30 8'11" 4.59 7.84 21 10 32 3/4 80 1/8
23 Jack Freeman Houston 6025 300 5.45 3.19 1.95 23 1/2 8'1" DNP DNP 20 9 1/2 32 1/8 78 1/2
24 Sidney Walker Buffalo 6016 291 5.20 3.13 1.81 28 1/2 8'5" 4.79 8.09 21 9 7/8 31 1/2 75 1/2

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25 Mike Novitsky Kansas 6035 309 5.33 3.07 1.88 25 8'10" 4.91 8.07 23 9 3/4 32 1/2 77 5/8
26 Corey Gaynor North Carolina 6030 303 5.50 3.12 1.95 25 7'11" 4.95 8.07 24 9 1/4 31 1/4 75 5/8
27 Rusty Staats Texas Tech 6041 330 5.52 3.25 1.87 24 7'9" 5.06 8.62 28 9 1/2 32 3/4 79
28 Shiloh Ta'ase Portland State 6021 315 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 3/8 32 3/8 77 1/2
29 Trey Brown Jacksonville St. 6007 313 5.03 2.88 1.70 25 8'4" 4.90 8.03 24 9 1/8 32 76 1/4
30 Will Putnam Clemson 6044 301 5.46 3.15 1.81 24 8'4" 4.69 7.85 28 9 3/8 31 75 1/2
31 Jake Levengood Oregon State DNP 290 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 32 5/8 78
32 Justin Dedich USC 6020 301 5.38 3.12 1.88 30 1/2 8'7" 4.72 7.85 32 9 3/4 31 3/4 77 5/8
33 Andrew Meyer UTEP 6033 295 5.07 2.93 1.77 33 9'8" 4.63 8.03 28 9 1/4 32 5/8 79 3/8
34 Sebastian Delasoudas Rhode Island 5114 298 DNP DNP DNP 28 1/2 DNP 4.87 8.39 22 8 1/2 29 3/4 75
35 Paul Maile BYU 6025 300 5.34 3.07 1.89 25 8'8" 4.90 8.15 DNP 10 3/8 32 1/8 79 1/8
36 Avery Jones Auburn 6040 317 5.49 2.96 1.79 30 9'0" 4.86 8.50 33 9 7/8 32 1/4 78 3/4
37 Hayden Gillum Kansas State 6030 301 5.38 3.08 1.89 28 1/2 8'8" 4.69 7.68 15 9 5/8 32 3/8 78
38 Trevor Radosevich Cincinnati 6026 306 5.35 3.10 1.94 25 8'4" 4.83 7.88 28 9 7/8 32 77 3/4
39 Will Farniok Tulsa 6025 296 5.44 3.12 1.87 27 1/2 8'2" 4.71 7.64 15 8 7/8 32 77 1/2
40 Dennis Wilburn Texas Tech 6033 328 5.40 3.15 1.94 21 1/2 7'10" 5.13 8.30 21 9 32 78 3/4
41 Treyvon Cahalan-Gray Minn. Duluth 6021 303 5.14 2.96 1.79 29 1/2 8'11" 4.65 7.87 23 9 3/4 30 1/2 74 3/4
42 Jake Kradel Pittsburgh 6034 294 5.13 2.90 1.78 27 1/2 8'10" 4.78 7.58 24 9 1/8 31 1/2 77 3/8
43 Devan Rogers Toledo 6004 278 5.28 3.00 1.90 27 8'7" 4.84 7.81 23 10 1/8 32 3/4 78 1/4
44 Briason Mays Southern Miss 6035 298 5.15 2.93 1.80 32 9'3" 4.46 7.41 22 10 33 5/8 82 5/8
45 Aric Harris Maryland 6017 294 5.59 3.18 1.91 23 8'0" 5.03 8.27 DNP 8 7/8 32 1/8 79 3/4
46 Rusty Feth Iowa 6027 306 5.31 3.00 1.78 29 1/2 8'3" 4.80 7.75 20 9 1/8 32 1/4 78 1/4
47 Bula Schmidt UCF 6006 180 5.27 3.05 1.89 23 1/5 7'11" 5.08 8.20 30 9 1/4 29 3/4 74 1/4
48 Ireland Brown Rutgers 6024 290 5.01 2.89 1.73 29 1/2 8'11" 4.63 7.64 26 10 1/8 32 1/8 77 3/4
49 Dexter Carr Morgan State 6012 303 DNP DNP DNP 29 1/2 8'8" 5.02 8.21 27 9 32 79 3/8
50 Noah Buttiglieri Delaware 6015 305 5.31 3.13 1.93 26 1/2 8'4" 4.88 7.88 20 9 3/4 31 3/8 76 5/8
51 AJ Forbes Montana 6014 298 5.68 3.20 1.95 25 7'5" 4.87 8.14 22 9 1/4 32 77 1/2
52 Andrew Carter Weber State 6021 305 5.57 3.23 1.90 25 1/2 8'0" 4.90 8.05 34 10 1/4 31 1/2 76 3/4
53 Michael Bertoia Wisc.-La Crosse 6014 315 5.43 3.08 1.87 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 1/4 30 1/2 77

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EDGE RUSHERS
PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. DALLAS TURNER Alabama 1st 3JR 6026 247 4.46 (1.61) 9 7/8 34 3/8 83 21.23
2. JARED VERSE Florida State 1st 5SR 6037 254 4.58 (1.59) 9 7/8 33 1/2 79 1/2 23.48
3. LAIATU LATU UCLA 1st-2nd 5SR 6046 259 4.64 (1.62) 9 5/8 32 5/8 78 1/4 23.32
4. CHOP ROBINSON Penn State 1st-2nd 3JR 6027 254 4.48 (1.53) 9 1/8 32 1/2 76 1/4 21.31
5. MARSHAWN KNEELAND Western Michigan 1st-2nd 5SR 6030 267 4.75 (1.65) 9 1/8 34 1/2 83 3/8 22.80
6. DARIUS ROBINSON Missouri 2nd 5SR 6051 285 4.95 (1.73) 10 5/8 34 1/2 84 3/8 22.62
7. ADISA ISAAC Penn State 2nd-3rd 5SR 6043 247 4.74 (1.63) 9 5/8 33 7/8 81 22.56
8. CHRIS BRASWELL Alabama 2nd-3rd 4JR 6033 251 4.60 (1.58) 9 3/8 33 1/4 81 3/8 22.50
9. AUSTIN BOOKER Kansas 3rd 3SO 6044 253 4.77 (1.66) 9 1/4 33 7/8 81 3/8 21.36
10. BRALEN TRICE Washington 3rd 5SR 6034 245 4.72 (1.65) 9 32 1/2 77 5/8 23.16
11. JONAH ELLISS Utah 3rd-4th 3JR 6021 248 DNP (DNP) 10 1/2 33 79 1/4 21.06
12. GABRIEL MURPHY UCLA 4th 5SR 6023 247 4.68 (1.60) 9 1/4 30 1/2 75 23.53
13. JALYX HUNT Houston Christian 4th-5th 5SR 6036 252 4.64 (1.60) 10 34 3/8 82 3/4 23.12
14. CEDRIC JOHNSON Ole Miss 4th-5th 4SR 6030 260 4.63 (1.60) 9 7/8 33 1/2 79 3/8 21.64
15. BRENNAN JACKSON Washington State 5th 6SR 6037 264 4.69 (1.61) 9 3/4 32 3/4 78 3/4 23.53
16. NELSON CEASER III Houston 5th 5SR 6026 254 4.89 (1.76) 10 1/4 33 5/8 79 5/8 22.89
17. ERIC WATTS Connecticut 5th-6th 5SR 6055 274 4.67 (1.62) 9 3/4 35 3/4 84 3/8 23.57
18. MOHAMED KAMARA Colorado State 5th-6th 5SR 6013 248 4.57 (1.57) 8 5/8 32 3/8 78 1/2 23.88
19. XAVIER THOMAS Clemson 5th-6th 6SR 6022 253 4.56 (1.55) 9 1/8 32 7/8 78 1/4 24.35
20. JAVON SOLOMON Troy 6th 5SR 6007 246 4.72 (1.65) 10 3/4 33 7/8 80 1/4 23.27
21. JAYLEN HARRELL Michigan 6th 4JR 6036 247 4.68 (1.64) 9 3/4 33 1/4 81 1/8 21.98
22. KHALID DUKE Kansas State 6th-7th 5SR 6032 246 4.79 (1.69) 9 1/4 32 5/8 78 3/8 23.16
23. BRAIDEN MCGREGOR Michigan 6th-7th 4JR 6052 254 4.77 (1.63) 9 3/4 33 3/8 80 1/8 22.79
24. MYLES COLE Texas Tech 6th-7th 6SR 6060 278 4.67 (1.65) 9 7/8 36 7/8 86 1/4 23.99
25. JAVONTAE JEAN-BAPTISTE Notre Dame 7th 6SR 6045 239 4.66 (1.64) 10 33 3/4 80 1/2 23.94
26. LOGAN LEE Iowa 7th-PFA 5SR 6053 281 5.05 (1.76) 10 1/4 32 1/4 78 7/8 23.87
27. ZION TUPUOLA-FETUI Washington 7th-PFA 6SR 6026 244 DNP (DNP) 10 5/8 33 3/8 79 1/4 23.81
28. EYABI OKIE-ANOMA Charlotte PFA 6SR 6044 260 DNP (DNP) 9 1/2 33 1/2 79 3/8 24.88
29. TRAJAN JEFFCOAT Arkansas PFA 6SR 6037 266 4.69 (1.65) 10 1/8 32 3/4 79 1/2 24.55
30. GRAYSON MURPHY UCLA PFA 5SR 6024 249 4.63 (1.62) 9 1/2 30 1/2 75 5/8 23.53
31. SOLOMON BYRD USC PFA 6SR 6027 251 5.01 (1.84) 9 3/4 33 5/8 79 7/8 24.40
32. RON STONE JR. Washington State PFA 6SR 6031 247 4.69 (1.63) 9 5/8 32 1/2 76 5/8 23.91
33. DAVID UGWOEGBU Houston PFA 5SR 6037 243 4.86 (1.75) 10 1/4 33 3/4 80 3/8 23.62
34. RICHARD JIBUNOR Troy PFA 6SR 6020 232 4.69 (1.65) 9 3/4 33 5/8 82 1/2 24.94
35. SUNDIATA ANDERSON Grambling PFA 6SR 6040 247 4.83 (1.70) 9 1/2 33 7/8 79 3/8 23.74
36. AJ SIMON Albany PFA 6SR 6012 260 4.63 (1.57) 9 3/4 32 77 5/8 25.40
37. JUSTIN BLAZEK Wisc.-Platteville PFA 5SR 6032 252 4.83 (1.72) 9 3/4 32 3/4 80 3/8 22.16
38. OVIE OGHOUFO LSU PFA 6SR 6027 248 4.81 (1.68) 9 3/4 33 3/4 80 7/8 24.08
39. NATE LYNN William & Mary PFA 5SR 6026 253 4.82 (1.65) 9 3/8 31 76 1/8 21.80
40. TAYLOR UPSHAW Arizona PFA 6SR 6035 246 4.82 (1.70) 9 32 3/4 79 1/4 24.70

1. DALLAS TURNER | Alabama 6026 | 247 lbs. | 3JR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Aquinas) 2/2/2003 (age 21.23) #15
BACKGROUND: Dallas Turner, the oldest of two boys, was born and raised in South Florida. Growing up with a father (Delon) who played professional basketball,
Turner began playing sports soon after he could walk. He was naturally gifted in both basketball and football and started training for bot h as early as age 8. (He
trained with pass-rush specialist Javon Gopie once he got to high school). Basketball was his “first love ” and main focus for much of childhood. Turner started
attending private school at Plantation American Heritage School in fourth grade. When he got to high school at American Heritage, he was coached by former NFL Pro
Bowl cornerback Patrick Surtain and was on the same varsity team as three future NFL players: Denver Broncos cornerback Patri ck Surtain II, Jacksonville Jaguars
cornerback Tyson Campbell and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Anthony Schwartz. After helping the program to a 14 -0 record in 2017, Turner was sidelined for his
sophomore season because of a leg injury. He returned to the field as a junior and produced his breakout season with 74 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 16 sacks and
three forced fumbles. Turner was named Broward County’s Defensive Player of the Year and helped American Heritage to a 10 -win season in 2019.

For his senior season, he transferred to Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, where he received coaching from Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, who served as
defensive coordinator. Turner was named an Under Armour All-American and finished his final season with 41 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 13 sacks and four forced
fumbles in only nine games (pandemic-shortened schedule). He lettered in basketball as a freshman and sophomore at American Heritage (before giving up the sport
to focus on football) and was talented enough to earn an invite to the USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp in October 2018.

A five-star recruit, Turner was the No. 1 edge rusher in the 2021 recruiting class, the No. 2 recruit in Florida (behind his future Alabama teammate JC Latham) and the
No. 9 recruit nationally (two spots behind QB Caleb Williams). With college programs fre quently on the American Heritage campus to see athletes like Surtain and
Campbell, Turner had plenty of eyes on him and drew scholarship offers from LSU, Kentucky and Miami during his freshman year. He also received attention from
several schools to play basketball. After receiving more than three dozen FBS scholarship offers, Turner committed to Alabama over Florida, Georgia, Michigan and
Oklahoma the summer before his senior season. He was the No. 3 recruit in former coach Nick Saban’s 2021 class.

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Turner’s father (Delon) played basketball at Florida A&M (1990-93) and left as the second-leading scorer (1,795 points, 16.8 per game) and third-leading rebounder
(974, 9.1 per game) in school history. Delon, nicknamed “Baby Barkley,” had a tryout with the Denver Nuggets before playing overseas for 12 years in Finland, Israel,
Spain, Argentina and Korea. Dallas’ younger brother (Denver) is a high school basketball player in the 2027 recruiting class. Turner elected to skip his senior season
and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (15/3) 30 10.0 8.5 0 0 0 Freshman All-American; All-SEC Freshman; Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (13/10) 37 8.0 4.0 0 0 0 11-yard FR TD
2023: (14/14) 53 15.5 11.0 2 1 0 Consensus All-American; First Team All-SEC; Led SEC in sacks; Led team in TFL; Team captain
Total: (42/27) 120 33.5 23.5 2 1 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 247 9 7/8 34 3/8 83 4.46 2.65 1.61 40 1/2 10’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6031 256 9 3/4 34 1/2 82 1/2 - - - - - - - 20 (bench press and drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Built with explosive muscle fibers throughout his long, athletic frame … rushes with the get-off burst and body flexibility to dip/bend the corner … shows
a variety of moves, including a deadly ghost move … above-average speed with an extra gear to close in pursuit or from the backside … flashes strong, firm hands for
aggressive stabs (his nickname at Alabama was “Stab Club Dal”) … explosive at contact to work off blocks or drive blockers in to the lap of the quarterback … sets a
hard edge versus the run, using his length and explosive hands to nonchalantly shock and torque passive blockers from their spot … skillfully sees through blockers,
and strength makes him a magnet for offensive holding calls … elite motor; his switch never turns off … has the athleticism to comfortably drop into coverage … voted
a team captain in 2023, with Nick Saban saying Turner set a “high standard” with work ethic and care for doing the little things … welcomes hard coac hing and “wants
to be pushed,” according to high school DC Jason Taylor … set career bests in production in his third season.

WEAKNESSES: Average bulk and should continue growing into his frame … needs to continue strengthening his lower body … can do a better jo b setting up blockers
to counter without thinking … snap anticipation can be more consistent (three offsides penalties in 2023) … aggressive nature can backfire and needs to be a better
finisher in short areas (also had two personal fouls vs. LSU in 2023) … had several quiet tapes as a pass rusher (three or fewer pressures in nine of 14 starts in 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Alabama, Turner played the SAM linebacker position in former coach Nick Saban’s hybrid 3-4 scheme, lining up in both a two- and
three-point stance. He had a mentor-apprentice relationship with 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson Jr. (they’re also best friends) and filled his shoes admirably in
2023, earning consensus All-American honors with an SEC-best 11 sacks. As a pass rusher, Turner is quick off the ball to get underneath blocks or bury his hands into
the chest of blockers to convert his speed to power. Despite lacking ideal bulk, he plays physically at the point of attack and is a strong run d efender (aside from some
missed tackles that need to be cleaned up) with an elite competitive motor. Overall, Turner is a long, explosive edge rusher with the body twitch, hand usage and
play strength to leverage blocks and be disruptive in multiple ways. He has the freaky tools to be a potential impact player in the NFL who should continue to
improve as his body and rush attack mature.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 14 overall)

2. JARED VERSE | Florida State 6037 | 254 lbs. | 5SR Berwick, Pa. (Central Columbia) 11/4/2000 (age 23.48) #5
BACKGROUND: Jared Verse, the third of six children (three girls and three boys), grew up in Dayton, Ohio, in a basketball family (his father, Eric, played). In middle
school, his mother (Jannienne) had to relocate for her career, so the family moved to North Carolina and then to central Penn sylvania. Verse enrolled at Central
Columbia High School in Lime Ridge, Pa., where he was a three-year letterman, primarily as an inline tight end, while also seeing occasional snaps on the defensive
line. As a sophomore, Verse posted eight catches for 147 yards and one touchdown. He helped the program to nine wins as a jun ior, recording 15 receptions for 340
yards and four touchdowns (22.7 yards per catch). As a senior in 2018, he earned All-Conference honors for the third straight season with 15 receptions for 385 yards
on offense and 14 tackles and three forced fumbles on defense. Verse also lettered in basketball and track, winning the state championship as part of the 4x400 relay
team at the 2019 Pennsylvania Championships. He also produced personal bests of 11.34 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.68 in the 200 meters.

A no-star recruit, Verse was a 205-pound tight end as a high school senior and wasn’t ranked by recruiting services. He heard from nearby Division I programs,
including Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and Temple but didn’t receive any FBS offers. Two weeks after Verse’s final high school game, FCS Albany recognized his
athleticism and growth potential and offered him his only scholarship — with the option to play defensive end or tight end. Verse saw his best long-term path on
defense and signed with Albany, redshirting in 2019. Because of the pandemic, he spent most of 2020 taking online classes, working out and adding weight at home
in Phoenix (his parents moved to Arizona after his high school graduation).

Looking for a bigger stage and better opportunities (Albany went 3 -12 in his 15 games there) after his productive 2021 season, which included a standout
performance versus Syracuse, Verse entered the transfer portal in November 2021 . He was considered one of the top players available and received more than 30
FBS offers, including from national powers Auburn, Florida State, LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee and USC. When he visited Florida State, Verse met with 2022 first-round
pick Jermaine Johnson, who had transferred to Tallahassee before the 2021 season and became the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Verse signed with the
Seminoles and led them in sacks both of his seasons on the roster. His younger sister (Miyah) was a freshman basketball player at Georgia in 2023-24. Verse skipped
the 2023 bowl game and declined his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Redshirted Albany
2020: (4/1) 22 10.0 4.0 0 1 0 Albany; CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year; Second Team All-CAA; Led CAA in TFL; Season played in spring 2021
2021: (11/11) 52 11.5 10.5 1 1 0 Albany; First Team All-CAA; Led team in sacks, TFL
2022: (12/9) 47 16.5 9.0 0 0 0 Florida State; First Team All-ACC; Led ACC in TFL; Led team in sacks; Missed one game (left knee); Blocked FG
2023: (13/13) 41 12.5 9.0 1 3 0 Florida State; First Team All-American; First Team All-ACC; Led team in sacks; Blocked PAT; Missed bowl game
Total: (40/34) 162 50.5 32.5 2 5 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6037 254 9 7/8 33 1/2 79 1/2 4.58 2.67 1.59 35 10’7” 4.44 7.31 31
PRO DAY 6035 259 9 3/4 32 3/4 80 5/8 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine workout)

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STRENGTHS: Well-built athlete with functional arm length … fast, violent hands and punches above his weight class … quick off the ball with a sprinter ment ality when
attacking the corner (can see track background) … skillfully uses a variety of chop moves (stab chop, cross chop, etc.) … effective speed-to-power transition to blow
through the blocker’s outside shoulder or cave in pockets … flashes a closing burst on twists and stunts … stays balanced through contact to win the point of attack
and make run stops at the line … disciplined backside pursuit … never feels like he is out of the play, because of outstanding hustle and effort … would drop and cover
running backs a few times each game at Florida State… used to seeing extra blocking attention from backs and tight ends on the edge … blocked two kicks (FG and
PAT) in two seasons at FSU … plays with emotion; chirping at blockers to disrupt their focus is part of his competitive profi le … blue-collar background and has a
strong support system built on hard work (added 40 pounds of muscle during the pandemic to move to the defensive line) … great teammate and quickly created a
legacy in Tallahassee (before he transferred to FSU, he reached out to their defensive linemen to make sure they knew he wasn’t coming to steal their jobs).

WEAKNESSES: Still crafting his pass-rush sequencing … average bender and too often finds himself past the pocket … can get washed and late to leverage redirects …
physical finisher, but he needs to be more controlled breaking down in the pocket and misses too many tackles because of his aggressive style … can play on his feet
but lacks the sudden fluidity to consistently disrupt passing lanes when dropping … missed one game as a junior with a left knee injury (September 2022) … will turn
24 as an NFL rookie … disappointing production as a senior.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida State, Verse played the “FOX” edge rusher role in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s 4 -3 base scheme, standing up and
rushing with his hand on the ground. After receiving only one scholarship offer (Albany), he developed into one of college football’s best edge rushers, collectin g 29
tackles for loss and 18 sacks in his 25 games in Tallahassee. As a pass rusher, Verse can win with speed or power and flashes violence in his hands to break d own the
rhythm of blockers. He sets a physical edge in the run game and is always around the football, because of his awareness, effort and fierce play personality. Overall,
when he channels his relentless energy, Verse is as disruptive as anyone in this class, because of his explosive get-off, power through his frame and NFL-quality
hand use. His physical traits and competitive football temperament give him a high floor as an NFL starter (reminiscent of ei ght-year NFL veteran Dante Fowler).

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 20 overall)

3. LAIATU LATU | UCLA 6046 | 259 lbs. | 5SR Sacramento, Calif. (Jesuit) 12/31/2000 (age 23.32) #15
BACKGROUND: Laiatu (lay-AH-too) Latu (LAH-too), the oldest of four children (two boys and two girls), grew up in Sacramento. He was a do-everything athlete
throughout childhood, playing baseball, basketball, football, soccer and rugby. Latu enrolled at Jesuit High School, a privat e Catholic school in the Sacramento suburb
of Carmichael and played on the JV team as a 150-pound freshman. After adding weight and moving up to varsity as a sophomore, he flourished as a pass-rushing
linebacker in the team’s 3-4 scheme. As a junior, Latu posted 65 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, leading the program to 10 wins and earning first team All-
Metro honors. As a senior in 2018, he recorded 94 tackles and 29.5 tackles for loss to earn first team All-State and All-League. Latu finished his varsity career with 178
tackles, 50.5 tackles for loss and 27 sacks, adding 356 receiving yards as a tight end and 476 punting yards on special teams. Latu also lettered in rugby (his main love)
and led the program to national championships in 2017 and 2019. He considered playing professional rugby overseas after high school.

A four-star recruit, Latu was the No. 6 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 20 recruit in California (No . 3 pass rusher in the state behind
2022 draft picks Kayvon Thibodeaux and Drake Jackson). He started getting noticed as a recruit during his junior year and picked up his first offer (Oregon State). Latu
later added offers from Alabama, Notre Dame and Tennessee, but he wanted to stay on the West Coast. He had a final five of Ca l, Oregon, UCLA, USC and
Washington and signed with the Huskies in December 2018. Latu was the No. 3 recruit in Washington’s 2019 class behind Puka Nacua and Trent McDuffie. A fter
playing a reserve role as a true freshman, he suffered a serious neck injury during practice before the 2020 season and was forced to medically retire in the spring of
2021. He stayed close to the Huskies program as a student assistant during the 2021 season, and a year after his injury, he saw a specialist (the same doctor who
performed Peyton Manning’s neck surgery) and was medically cleared. He played rugby during his rehab and was offered a contract by the professional Seattle
Seawolves rugby team, but he didn’t want to give up on his football dream.

Looking for a fresh start, he entered the transfer portal in November 2021. Ikaika Malloe, whom Latu considers a “father figu re,” was his position coach at
Washington and left for the UCLA coaching staff in December 2021. Malloe recommended Latu to coach Chip Kelly, and Latu joined the Bruins in January 2022. In
April 2022, Latu was officially cleared and put the pads back on that summer for the first time in almost two years. His youn ger brother (Keleki) played tight end at
California (2021-22) before transferring to Nevada for the 2023 season. Latu opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/0) 16 1.5 0.5 0 1 0 Washington; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: Missed the season (neck) Washington; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: Out of football (medically retired) Washington; Entered transfer portal in November 2021
2022: (13/0) 36 12.5 10.5 3 1 0 UCLA; First Team All-Pac-12; Comeback POY; Led team in sacks and TFL; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (12/12) 49 21.5 13.0 2 4 2 UCLA; Consensus All-American; Pac-12 Def. POY; First Team All-Pac-12; Led FBS in TFL; Led Pac-12 in sacks
Total: (37/12) 101 35.5 24.0 5 6 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6046 259 9 5/8 32 5/8 78 1/4 4.64 2.70 1.62 32 9’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6047 267 9 1/2 32 5/8 78 5/8 - - - - - 4.34 7.09 - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Crafty, punctual pass rusher … owns a master’s degree in cross-chop maneuvers (his go-to move is a Euro chop) … fast, strong hands for effective arm-
overs, ghost moves and quick sheds … bursts off the snap with body flexibility to corner at the top of rush … hits the turbo button after clearing the outside shoulder
of the blocker … uses a filthy jab step to shorten the edge and displays an innate feel for creating rush angles … plays with a ton of energy and feet are never stagnant
… stays balanced through contact and is accustomed to seeing extra attention … quick eyes/reads lead to line -of-scrimmage stops in the run game … always rallying
to the football and pursing to the perimeter … rugby (his favorite sport) developed his toughness and aggression on th e football field (turned down a professional
rugby career in the Premiership in England) … flagged only once in 2023 (offsides) … heads-up player when zone dropping to find passing lanes … notched two
interceptions in 2023, and NFL scouts say UCLA coaches believe he would have been their best tight end had they played him on offense … didn’t miss a game the
past two seasons after his medical retirement in 2021 … highly determined and doesn’t waste an ounce of talent (Chip Kelly: “ He works really hard at his craft.”) …
productive college resume and led the team in sacks, tackles for loss and pressures in both of seasons at UCLA.

WEAKNESSES: Below-average arm length by NFL standards … tends to play tall versus the run and needs to be more consistent controlling the point of attack … must
better anticipate outside design to contain runs to his side … more of a hug-and-drag tackler and needs to clean up his misses (had at least one missed tackle in every
2023 tape studied) … injury history will be scrutinized by NFL teams after two-and-a-half years away from football — suffered a neck injury in practice (November

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2020) that created numbness and required surgery; after consulting several specialists, Latu was forced to medically retire i n the spring of 2021, but he kept his
dreams alive and transferred to UCLA (January 2022), where he was cleared before the 2022 season … started only one season in college (although he played starter-
level snaps in 2022).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at UCLA, Latu was an outside edge rusher in former defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s scheme, splitting his ti me standing up and
rushing with his hand on the ground (was also schemed inside at times). Medically rejected at Washington, he was cleared by doctors after transferring to UCLA and
was extremely productive over the past two seasons, with 129 total pressures in 25 games. After leading the FBS in tackles for loss in 2023, the consensus All -
American cleaned up on the awards circuit as a senior, taking home the Morris Trophy (best DL in Pac-12), Ted Hendricks Award (top DE in FBS) and Lombardi Award
(top OL/DL in FBS). For pass rushers, there is a saying: “Beat the hands, beat the man.” Latu lives by this principle with the cohesive way he weaponizes his hands and
feet to defeat blocks (led the FBS with a 24.6 percent pass rush win percentage in 2023). As a run defender, his lack of ideal length and pop will show at times, but he
made significant improvements with his read/react in this area as a senior. Overall, Latu’s medical history will play a major part in his draft grade, but he is a pass-
rush technician with the instinctive feel and athletic bend to be an impactful “two-way go” rusher in the NFL. His play style and journey are reminiscent of Miami
Dolphins 2021 first-rounder Jaelan Phillips.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 22 overall)

4. CHOP ROBINSON | Penn State 6027 | 254 lbs. | 3JR Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard) 1/2/2003 (age 21.31) #44
BACKGROUND: Demeioun “Chop” Robinson, one of eight children, grew up in Germantown, Md. (25 miles north of Washington, D.C.). Weighing 14 pounds at birth,
his family and friends called him “Pork Chop,” because of his size — later shortened to “Chop” when he started to slim down in middle school. Robinson was
introduced to football by his father (John) and started playing in Little League. He often played on the defensive line throughout youth football, sometimes at nose
tackle, because of his size and initial quickness. When he was a freshman in high school, his older brother (Arthur “A-Rod” Johnson) died, and that tragedy fueled
Robinson’s desire to be great on the football field and stay out of trouble. Johnson was the second of Robinson’s siblings to pass away — he lost his sister when he
was in first grade.

Robinson enrolled at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, where he was a three-year letterman on defense. He became a starting pass rusher midway
through his sophomore season and helped lead Quince Orchard to a 13-1 record and the 2018 state championship. As a junior, Robinson led the program to a 12 -1
record and back-to-back regional titles (only loss came in the state playoff semifinals). He finished the 2019 season with 85 tackles, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles,
one interception, six blocked kicks and a returned onside kick for a touchdown — numbers that earned him All-Metro honors. The 2020 season was postponed
because of the pandemic, and Quince Orchard played three games in the spring of 2021. Robinson, who finished as the school’s all-time sacks leader, was tabbed the
Quince Orchard 2021 Boys Athlete of the Year and was invited to the All-American Bowl and Under Armour All-American Game.

A four-star recruit, Robinson was the No. 4 edge rusher in the 2021 recruiting class (Alabama’s Dallas Turner was No. 1), the No. 3 recruit in Maryland and the No. 68
recruit nationally. As a sophomore, Robinson received his first college offer, from Division II Shepherd College. His first FBS offer (Rutgers) followed. In the spring of
2019, he added offers from Michigan, Ohio State, LSU, Tennessee and Texas A&M. After his productive junior season, several he ad coaches (including former
Alabama coach Nick Saban) stopped by the Quince Orchard campus to see him. His final decision came down to Georgia, Maryland and Penn State. He c ommitted to
the Terrapins after watching local players like Stefon Diggs and Yannick Ngakoue stay home and star at Maryland before productive NFL careers. After he committed,
his first text message was to local quarterback Caleb Williams to convince him to stay home and play at Maryland (Williams ul timately signed with Oklahoma).

Robinson was the highest-ranked recruit in head coach Mike Locksley’s 2021 class. He played predominantly as a dropping linebacker his freshman season at
Maryland and felt out of position not being able to rush the passer, which led to his decision to enter the transfer portal in March 2022. Robinson considered Oregon
and USC, but he already had a strong connection with Penn State coach James Franklin, who promised him the chance to play defensive end. He transferred to Penn
State in June 2022. His older brother (Dejon Robinson) played defensive tackle at Quince Orchard before attending ASA Junior College in 2020. Chop Robinson elected
to skip the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (13/1) 19 2.5 2.0 0 0 0 Maryland; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (12/0) 26 10.0 5.5 1 2 0 Penn State; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
2023: (10/10) 15 7.5 4.0 2 1 0 Penn State; First Team All-Big Ten; Missed two games (concussion); Missed bowl game (opt-out); Team MVP
Total: (35/11) 60 20.0 11.5 3 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6027 254 9 1/8 32 1/2 76 1/4 4.48 2.60 1.53 34 1/2 10’8” 4.25 - - (no 3-cone or bench — choice)
PRO DAY - 255 - - - - - - - - - 7.01 - (stood on combine; 3-cone only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Exceptional get-off quickness to win at the snap … upfield burst sustains through second, third and fourth strides, allowing him to dip insid e shoulder,
corner and flatten to the quarterback … nimble -footed and displays the lateral quickness to cross the face of blockers without resistance … uses athletic
maneuverability when lined up over the guard or center to slip blocks and find the ball in the gap … creates forward lean/mom entum and slams both hands into
blockers to create speed-to-power rush … active hands help free himself from blocks … extends reach with bent knees at the point of attack to create leverage as an
edge setter … able to stop on a dime and find balance as a tackler to pounce and finish … athleticism translates well when dropping into coverage zones … didn’t take
long for him to become a team leader after transferring to State College … ranked top 10 in the FBS in pass rush win percentage (20.8 percent) in 2023 … was named
Penn State’s co-MVP (with Olu Fashanu) in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-muscled body type and doesn’t have ideal armor on his frame … doesn’t have the raw power to create an effective bull rush without a few steps
of momentum … can be steered past the pocket because of average body strength … will be driven from his spot in the run game and will be challenged by
wham/mash blocks in the NFL … missed two games as a junior because of concussion symptoms (November 2023) … modest volume production (averaged less than
two tackles per game in his career) … only one season as a full -time starter and was part of a rotation (averaged 30.3 defensive snaps per game in 2023).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Penn State, Robinson was a wide-aligned pass rusher in former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s scheme, standing up and
rushing with his hand on the ground. After one season at Maryland, he transferred to Penn State (partly because he wanted to remain a pass rusher instead of
moving to linebacker) and was one of the most disruptive players in the country (42.7 percent of his tackles the past two seasons came in the backfield). While some
pass rushers require a runway to build up speed, Robinson accelerates 0-to-60 in a blink, creating instant suddenness from his spot to shoot gaps or win races to the

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corner. He shows natural rush instincts and uses a variety of swats, swipes and dips to evade blocks, although his counters n eed further development. He is a tougher
run defender than expected, but he is slightly undersized and could use additional bulk to better match up with NFL blockers. Overall, Robinson needs to continue
developing to prove he isn’t a one-trick pony, but his first-step explosiveness and aggressive hands give him the potential to be the most dynamic pass rusher in
this class. He is ideally suited as a wide-nine defender who can be schemed across the front.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 26 overall)

5. MARSHAWN KNEELAND | Western Michigan 6030 | 267 lbs. | 5SR Grand Rapids, Mich. (GH) 7/8/2001 (age 22.80) #99
BACKGROUND: Marshawn Kneeland, who has an older sister, grew up in Saginaw Township in central Michigan. He started playing football at age 7, initially in two-
hand tag and flag leagues before joining pee-wee tackle leagues. After attending White Pine Middle School, Kneeland attended Heritage High School in Saginaw and
played on the freshman and JV squads as a wide receiver and safety. He relocated to the Grand Rapids are a and enrolled at Godwin Heights High School, where he
played on varsity as a defensive end and tight end. Kneeland earned honorable mention All-State honors as a junior with 80 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and 15 sacks.

As a senior captain, he posted 110 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks, adding 20 catches for 330 yards and five tou chdown grabs on offense. Kneeland was
named first team All-State, All-Conference and All-Area in 2018 and finished his two-year varsity career with the school records in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks.
He also lettered in basketball and track at Godwin Heights, producing personal bests of 24.8 seconds in the 200 meters, 54.06 in the 400, 15.84 in the 110-meter
hurdles and 44.45 in the 300-meter hurdles. He also recorded a high jump of 6 feet, 1 inch and a long jump of 17 -1.

A two-star recruit, Kneeland was the No. 158 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 85 recruit in Michigan . At just 195 pounds during his
junior season, he was widely overlooked throughout the recruiting process. After his standout senior season, Kneeland received his first offer, from Division II Grand
Valley State. He also added an offer from FCS Western Illinois and was ready to commit until Western Michigan (45 miles south of Godwin Heights) made a late push
and offered him a scholarship in December 2018, a week before early signing day. Kneeland was the No. 20 recruit (out of 23) in head coach Tim Lester’s 2019 class.
Following the 2022 season, Lester and his staff were fired, and Kneeland entered the transfer portal in December 2022. He visited Colorado and originally committed
to coach Deion Sanders over TCU and UCLA. However, he had a chance to bond with newly hired Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor and defensive coordinator
Lou Esposito was retained on the new staff, which drew Kneeland back to Kalamazoo for his final season in 2023. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (5/3) 23 2.5 2.5 1 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/4) 31 8.0 4.5 0 0 0 Blocked PAT
2022: (9/7) 38 10.0 1.5 0 3 0 Missed three games (calf)
2023: (10/9) 57 7.5 4.5 2 0 0 Second Team All-MAC; Led team in sacks; 1-yard rushing TD; Missed two games (elbow); Team captain
Total: (38/23) 149 28.0 13.0 3 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6030 267 9 1/8 34 1/2 83 3/8 4.75 2.77 1.65 35 1/2 9’11” 4.18 7.02 21
PRO DAY 6031 264 9 1/4 34 1/4 83 1/8 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with NFL size and length … flashes twitch in his upfield attack and rushes with brute power … uses his full ar m extension, heavy hands and
hip snap to bully blockers at the point of attack and gain immediate leverage … smooth rip/dip move t o gain freedom … maintains hard-charging energy through
contact … sets a hard edge … processes quickly and makes disciplined run reads … maintains good block-to-ball relationships to contain runs … was recruited as a tight
end by some schools and can see that body control when playing in space (scored a rushing touchdown in the 2023 season opener) … effort doesn’t quit, especial ly
from the backside … named a team captain in his final season.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal bend at the top of his rush … initial quickness is better than his counter quickness … pass-rush instincts have improved but still developing
… saw a lot more double teams and chips on his 2023 tape, and it was a learning process for him … can be washed out at times when he is reduced inside … his high-
effort play style can lead to missed tackles in the backfield … majority of his backfield production in 2023 happened in one game versus Eastern Michigan (four tackles
for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble) … never reached five sacks in any of college season … nagging injuries hampered him the past two seasons — a calf injury in
2022 and an elbow injury in 2023.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Kneeland was an edge rusher in defensive coordinator Lou Esposito’s four-man attack. Lowly recruited (No. 3,427 overall in the 2019
class), he improved each season in college and had arguably the best single tape of any pass rusher i n 2023 with what he did against Eastern Michigan. When
shopping for pass rushers, give me the guys who hate to be blocked. Kneeland certainly qualifies, as he uses his long arms and bully hands to get loose. Though he
lacks the rush savvy that leads to high-end production, he is explosive in his movements with the power to push the pocket or plant ball carriers. Overall, Kneeland is
still taking classes in the art of the pass rush, but he is charged up into contact and displays twitch throughout his frame, which allows him to defeat blockers in
different ways. He projects as a starting base end whose best football is yet to come.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 32 overall)

6. DARIUS ROBINSON | Missouri 6051 | 285 lbs. | 5SR Southfield, Mich. (Canton) 9/13/2001 (age 22.62) #6
BACKGROUND: Darius Robinson, the younger of two boys, grew up in southeast Michigan just outside of Detroit. He played multiple sports in childhood, including
basketball, football and soccer — but baseball (played catcher) was his go-to sport. As got older, Robinson switched to basketball as his focus and played on varsity as
a freshman at Canton Preparatory High School. After his sophomore year, he realized basketball might not be t he best long-term plan and decided to return to
football, a sport he hadn’t played since Little League.

Canton Prep didn’t have a football program, so he transferred to Canton High School and joined the football team a few weeks before his junior season in 2017.
Robinson was part of the defensive line rotation as a junior and posted 48 tackles, 12 tackles fo r loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles, helping Canton reach
double-digit wins and a playoff appearance. As a senior, he was elected a team captain and added blocking tight end duties to his resume for Canton’s T-formation
offense. Robinson also lettered in basketball at Canton.

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A three-star recruit, Robinson was the No. 46 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 17 recruit in Michigan. Having not played football until
his junior year, he was late to the recruiting scene, but that changed quickly after the 2017 season. Robinson’s first FBS offer arrived, from Toledo, followed by offers
from Iowa State, Purdue, Syracuse, Boston College, Cincinnati and Michigan State. He received more than 30 offers in all, including a late push by Michigan, which
recruited him as an athlete. Robinson narrowed his final decision to Colorado, Michigan, Missouri and Minnesota, and he commi tted to Missouri as the No. 10 player
in the Tigers’ 2019 class. He graduated early and enrolled at Missouri in January 2019, becoming the first in his family to attend college. Robinson took advantage of
the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Columbia for his fifth season. He graduated with his degree in hospitality management
(May 2023). Robinson accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and was voted the Overall Practice Player of the Wee k by NFL scouts and executives.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (5/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (7/2) 11 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Missed three games (ankle); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/6) 21 0.5 0.0 0 1 0 Missed three games (ankle)
2022: (13/10) 35 5.5 3.5 0 0 0 Team captain
2023: (12/12) 43 14.0 8.5 1 0 0 First Team All-SEC; Led team in sacks and TFL; Team captain; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (47/30) 111 21.0 13.0 1 1 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6051 285 10 5/8 34 1/2 84 3/8 4.95 2.90 1.73 35 9’3” - - 21 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6050 285 10 3/4 34 1/2 84 5/8 - - - - - 4.76 7.87 28 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Impressive-looking athlete with a powerful frame and exceptional length … stout versus the run with well-distributed mass on his frame … large, violent
hands to hammer blockers and physically break down their rhythm (Georgia head coach Kirby Smart: “(Robi nson) is one of the hardest guys to block in our league.”)
… displaces tight ends like rag dolls … go-to rush move is a two-handed bull rush, which creates easy movement at contact and walks blockers into the pocket … gets
rolling downhill and closes quickly once he clears the blocker … gives consistent effort … vocal, outgoing leader and twice v oted a team captain, which he calls “the
biggest honors of my life” (Missouri teammate Cody Schrader: “He’s the best leader I’ve ever been around. … We went as he went.”) … had a breakout final season at
Missouri, including a sack in seven straight games … voted the top performer at the 2024 Senior Bowl.

WEAKNESSES: Upright, stiff legs and struggles to break down in small areas, leading to missed tackles … doesn’t have the edge speed or Eu ro footwork to cleanly
capture the corner … physical when separating from blocks, but counter maneuvers aren’t explosive … late to read/react to the mesh point … inconsistent edge setter
and two-gapper, because of his tardiness adjusting to runners … credited with only one career batted ball at the line of scrimmage, despite h is length … missed three
games as a sophomore with a right ankle injury (October 2020) and another three games the next season with a similar ankle injury (September 2021); bat tled
through a left shoulder injury (November 2022) and missed one game as a senior (October 2023).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Missouri, Robinson played six-technique defensive end in former defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After
playing primarily inside as an underclassman, he moved to an edge role as a super senior and had a breakou t season while battling injuries, leading the Tigers in
tackles for loss (14.0) and sacks (8.5). A power-based rusher, Robinson wears down blockers with his upper-body strength and aggressive hand usage, deploying his
anaconda arms to swallow ball carriers in the run game. Though athletic for his size, he lacks ideal get -off and lateral burst and needs more of a plan to cut down on
wasted movement. Overall, Robinson is straight out of central casting with his frame, length and power at contact, but he needs to introduce b etter skill and
efficiency to his game for quicker sheds versus NFL blocking. He projects as a base end in either an odd or even front who can shift inside in subpackages.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 35 overall)

7. ADISA ISAAC | Penn State 6043 | 247 lbs. | 5SR Brooklyn, N.Y. (Canarsie) 10/4/2001 (age 22.56) #20
BACKGROUND: Adisa (ah-DEE-suh) Isaac, one of four children, grew up in Brooklyn with his mother (Lisa Wiltshire-Isaac), a special education teacher in New York
City. His two older brothers (Kyle and Y’ashua) and younger sister (Tadj) are all non-verbal with special needs. Kyle has cerebral palsy, and Y’ashua and Tadj are both
autistic. Isaac participated in multiple sports and activities throughout childhood, including tap dancing, choir, taekwondo, swimming and violin. In middle school, he
was involved in soccer, lacrosse, wrestling and basketball (his “first love”) and didn’t have time to add football to his busy schedule. When Isaac enrolled at Canarsie
High School, he decided to give football a chance and played wide receiver on the JV team as a freshman before moving to defensive e nd and posting his first sack on
varsity. As a sophomore, he earned All-City honors with 53 tackles and five sacks. As a junior, Isaac was named Defensive Player of the Year with 57 tackles and eight
sacks. As a senior, he was named team captain for the third straight year and led Canarsie to a 6 -5 record, including the school’s first playoff win since 2007. Isaac
finished his final season with a school- and conference-record 25 sacks, adding 88 tackles and 34 tackles for loss to earn All-State and Mr. Football honors. He also
lettered in basketball (15.4 rebounds, 11.0 points per game as a junior) and track.

A four-star recruit, Isaac was the No. 4 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class (Nolan Smith and Kayvon Thibodeaux were Nos. 1 and 2, respectively), the
No. 1 recruit in New York and a consensus top-100 recruit nationally. A late bloomer, Isaac started to receive recruiting attention as a sophomore, and he landed his
first scholarship offer (Rutgers). After his junior season, the floodgates opened — he collected 30-plus offers, including from high-profile programs like Alabama,
Florida, Florida State, LSU and Michigan. Isaac was torn between Miami and Penn State, but the chance to stay near his family was the deciding factor. He enrolled
early in January 2019 and was the No. 4 recruit (at 220 pounds) in Penn State’s 2019 class. Isaac accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (11/0) 14 3.0 1.5 1 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (9/0) 13 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: Missed season because of injury (left Achilles) Redshirted
2022: (13/13) 28 11.0 4.0 0 0 0 Third Team All-Big Ten; Led team in TFL
2023: (13/13) 37 16.0 7.5 1 0 0 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in TFL and sacks; Team captain
Total: (46/26) 92 31.5 14.5 2 0 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6043 247 9 5/8 33 7/8 81 4.74 2.73 1.63 34 1/2 10’3” - - - (no skills, shuttle, 3-cone — rt. hamstring)
PRO DAY - 253 - - - - - - - - 4.33 7.01 20. (no measure, run, jumps — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Outstanding blend of length, bend and speed … quickly accelerates downhill with fluid second and third strides to challenge t he edge … can flatten and
close with burst once he wraps the top of his rush … impressive lateral agility for inside counters and change of direction to crash down on running backs … stays
balanced in his bull rush for speed-to-power spurts … puts his long arms to work in the run game, setting an edge and pressing off blockers before they can lock him
down … has the movement ability to drop in space and drive on the ball … high-effort player and always plays through the whistle … voted a senior captain, and his
coaches say he is mature beyond his years (NFL scout: “Phenomenal kid. His family is everything for him. Football i s more of a means to an end for him, but his family
drives him to be great out there.”) … encouraging that his production and tape improved each season.

WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent snap anticipation and initial quickness can be negated when tardy off the ball … undeveloped pass-rush instincts … needs to tighten his
pass-rush angles for friendlier hip-flip edges … his successful mid-rush counters are based more on motor than setup and hand/hip precision … c an be uprooted in the
run game when he plays too high or mistimes his extension … tends to be a catcher and needs to be more direct with his hands … suffered a torn left Achilles during
summer training and required season-ending surgery (August 2021) … not much of a special -teams background.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Penn State, Isaac lined up as an edge rusher (two- and three-point stances) in former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s 4-3 base
scheme. His tape and production improved each season in State College and culminated with him leading t he Nittany Lions in both tackles for loss (16) and sacks (7.5)
as a senior (accounted for 27.0 tackles for loss over 26 games the last two seasons). With his package of traits, Isaac’s ath letic twitch as a pass rusher and promising
point-of-attack skills in the run game stand out on tape. However, his inefficiency at contact and freelancing tendencies are a few of several areas that remain a work
in progress with his game. Overall, Isaac needs to mature his approach to be more than a flash player, but with his length, energy and athletic tools, h e can
become an impactful edge presence for a defensive coordinator who continues to unlock his potential. Though he projects best standing up in a 3-4, he has
something to offer any NFL scheme as a role player with starting upside (similar in ways to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Josh Sweat).

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 65 overall)

8. CHRIS BRASWELL | Alabama 6033 | 251 lbs. | 4JR Baltimore, Md. (St. Frances) 10/25/2001 (age 22.50) #41
BACKGROUND: Christopher “Chris” Braswell, the youngest in his family, grew up in northeast Baltimore. He started his football journey playing in the Overlea Youth
Football leagues, suiting up for the Orangemen and Raiders (helped lead his team to the 2013 league title). After attending P erry Hall Middle School, Braswell
enrolled at St. Frances Academy, a Catholic school in Baltimore, and was teammates with several future FBS players. He started out as a running back as a freshman
but switched to defensive end for his final three seasons on varsity and helped the program to a 34 -1 record over that span. In his junior and senior seasons, Braswell
combined for 25 sacks and six forced fumbles and was named a 2020 Under Armor All -American.

A five-star recruit, Braswell was the No. 2 weakside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class (behind Will Anderson Jr.), the No. 2 recruit in Maryland (behind Bryan
Bresee) and the No. 19 player nationally (one spot behind Jalen Carter). After he became a starter as a sophomore, Braswell quickly picked up his first major offer,
from Michigan (September 2017). He considered offers from Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State and others, b ut St. Frances had a pipeline to
Alabama, and Braswell followed the footsteps of Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Shane Lee and Darrian Dalcourt. Braswell was the No. 3 recruit in former coach Nick Saban’s
2020 class (behind Bryce Young and Anderson). He graduated with his degree from Alabama (May 2023). Braswell elected to skip his senior season and enter the
2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: Redshirted Enrolled in January 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/0) 13 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Blocked a punt
2022: (13/0) 21 4.5 3.0 1 0 0
2023: (14/2) 42 10.5 8.0 3 2 1 Led team in FFs; Blocked FG; 28-yard INT TD
Total: (41/2) 76 16.0 11.0 4 2 1

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COMBINE 6033 251 9 3/8 33 1/4 81 3/8 4.60 2.67 1.58 33 1/2 9’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6034 259 9 5/8 33 82 - - - - - - - - (position drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Plays with functional length and violent hands … two-time member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” (clocked at 21.9 mph and squatted 705 pounds) …
quality get-off fuels an aggressive upfield charge … most effective rush move is a well-leveraged long arm to get blockers going in reverse … also uses a well-timed
stab and strong swipes to knock down the reach of blockers … lateral quickness leads to effective tackle -end stunts/twists … heavy tackler with dogged pursuit skills …
greets pullers with lead shoulder … stays active with his punch to separate from blockers at the point of attack … reads the backfield well and shows fluidity in lower
half for smooth redirects to string out wide runs … had two blocked kicks on special teams during college career (one punt, one field goal) … started only two games
in his career, but he played starter-level snaps in 2023 (43.8 defensive snaps per game) and was productive, leading the team with three forced fumbles.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have commanding size … can be engulfed at times by big-bodied blockers … has some tightness when attempting to turn the corner, hindering
his ability to wrap/bend the tackle’s outside shoulder … one-speed rusher and must add more moves to arsenal … needs to be more disciplined as a finisher with too
many borderline late hits on his tape (had two roughing the passer penalties and was ejected for targeting in 2023) … inexper ienced as a drop-cover player, although
he has the athleticism to improve in this area … only one season of starter-level snaps.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Alabama, Braswell played the JACK outside linebacker position in former coach Nick Saban’s hybrid 3 -4 scheme, lining up in two-
and three-point stances. After playing in the Tide’s cheetah package in 2022, he took over Will Anderson Jr.’s role in 2023 and led the SEC in pressures (56), one
ahead of his teammate, Dallas Turner (55). Both as a pass rusher and run defender, Braswell has a rugged, high -effort play demeanor and uses his aggressive
reach/hands to bully blockers or set hard edges. He has explosive flashes, but he often stalls out at the top of his rush and needs to expand the ways he wins as a pass
rusher. Overall, Braswell is slightly undersized and still a work in progress in several areas, but his first-step quickness and ability to convert speed to power are
solid starting points for a developmental pass rusher. He has down-the-road starting potential and reminds me of the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joseph Ossai when he
was coming out of Texas.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 67 overall)

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9. AUSTIN BOOKER | Kansas 6044 | 253 lbs. | 3SO Greenwood, Ind. (Center Grove) 12/14/2002 (age 21.36) #9
BACKGROUND: Austin Booker, the middle child of three (two girls and one boy), grew up just south of Indianapolis. His parents met at Tayl or (Ind.) University, where
his father (Duaine) played football (also played at Liberty) and his mother (Katie) played basketball. Booker was a multi-sport athlete throughout childhood and was
often coached by his father, the head coach at Center Grove Middle School North. Booker attended Center Grove High School, where he was a three-year letterman,
playing both ways as a defensive end and wide receiver. After making a name for himself as a sophomore, he delivered his best season as a junior wit h 67 tackles, 14
tackles for loss, eight sacks and two forced fumbles. Booker earned All-Conference honors, as he helped Center Grove to an eight-win season, including a playoff run
and runner-up finish for the 2019 6A state title. As a senior, he led the team back to the 6A state title game and finished off a perfec t 14-0 season with the
championship. Booker finished his final season with 36 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, again earning All-Conference honors. He also
started on the Center Grove basketball team. His football coach was also the track coach, which helped him with speed trainin g. Booker also threw discus on the track
team (personal best of 146 feet, 7 inches).

A three-star recruit, Booker was the No. 73 defensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 9 recruit in Indiana. His first offer arrived early in his junior
season, from former Cincinnati defensive line coach Chad Wilt, who played college football with Booker’s father. After his junior season, Booker added offers from
several Big Ten programs (Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska and Purdue), Pac-12 programs (Arizona and Washington) and Big 12 programs (Kansas, Texas Tech
and West Virginia). Wilt joined Minnesota’s coaching staff in January 2020 and a Gophers offer for Booker soon followed. The summer before his se nior season,
Booker committed to coach P.J. Fleck and was the No. 8 recruit in Minnesota’s 2021 class.

After redshirting in 2021 and not seeing much action in 2022, Booker entered the transfer portal in December 2022. He received plenty of interest, and most
expected him to return home and play for Indiana, where Wilt had been recently hired as the Hoosiers’ defensive coordinator. However, he made a “football
decision” and chose Kansas (enrolled in January 2023). His older sister (Ariana) played college basketball at Parkland College (2019-21) and his younger sister (Aubrie)
was a standout basketball player at Center Grove High School. After one season with the Jayhawks, Booker opted out of the 2023 bowl game and skipped his
remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: Redshirted Minnesota; Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (6/0) 2 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Minnesota
2023: (12/1) 56 12.0 8.0 2 1 0 Kansas; First Team All-Big 12; Led team in FFs, sacks and TFL; Big 12 Newcomer of the Year
Total: (18/1) 58 13.0 8.0 2 1 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6044 240 9 1/4 33 7/8 81 3/8 4.79 2.80 1.66 32 1/2 10’0” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6044 253 9 33 5/8 81 7/8 4.77 2.80 1.69 31 1/2 - 4.47 7.28 - (no broad or bench press – choice)

STRENGTHS: Long-limbed, rangy athlete with room to pack on more muscle … uses elongated strides to quickly cover ground as a pass rusher or o ut in space on
perimeter plays … sprints downhill to threaten the corner but can also work back inside with spins or lateral slides … can plant and dip the corner to flatten to the
quarterback … plays with force in his hands, including a stutter-bull and long-arm stab to put blockers on their heels … effective club-swim move and started to
introduce better deception with his counters, including jabs, hesitation and ghost moves … takes contain responsibilities seriously … bends knees and natu rally
unwinds from blocks to find his way to the football … works hard to not lose sight of the football … length gives him a large tackling radius, helping him make shoe-
string stops … has pursuit speed to track down ball carriers away from the line of scrimmage … strong production in his final college season.

WEAKNESSES: Reminders of his inexperience appear all over his tape … doesn’t have ideal body mass (especially in his lower half) on his h igh-cut, lanky frame and
needs to continue developing his play strength … upfield gate shows hints of straight -line stiffness … struggles to unleash his length versus blockers who close space
quickly and don’t give him a runway … needs to dial back the wasted movements mid-rush and be more efficient … pops upright in his spin moves … undisciplined
tackler once he reaches the backfield and needs to cut down on the misses (also had several roughing the passer and targeting flags on his tape) … can be uproote d
by double teams and needs to better drop his anchor versus downhill attacks … inexperienced dropping into space … only one se ason of production and consistent
on-field reps.

SUMMARY: A subpackage player at Kansas, Booker lined up wide of the offensive tackle (two- and three-point stances) in defensive coordinator Brian Borland’s
versatile front. After he saw only 23 defensive snaps in his two seasons at Minnesota, Booker transferred t o Lawrence for the 2023 season and led the team in sacks,
tackles for loss and forced fumbles, despite coming off the bench (averaged 40.2 snaps per game). Although he is still figuring out how and when to access his bag of
tricks, Booker instinctively uses his rangy frame to create various leverage points and surprise blockers with his forceful hands. He is lean in his lower half, but he
plays well versus the run to stack, stay balanced through contact and track the football. Overall, Booker is lacking in body mass and overall experience (just 505
career college snaps), but he is an ascending player with the ability to maximize his athletic traits and body length/force with proper biomechanics. With his tools
and instincts, he projects as a rotational player in Year 1 with the potential to become an impact starter.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 78 overall)

10. BRALEN TRICE | Washington 6034 | 245 lbs. | 5SR Phoenix, Ariz. (Sandra Day O’Connor) 2/26/2001 (age 23.16) #8
BACKGROUND: Bralen Trice, one of three children (two boys and one girl), grew up in the Phoenix area. His first sport in childhood was so ccer, followed by baseball,
basketball, karate and tennis. Trice wanted to play football, but his mom (Autumn Hallam) was worried about him getting hurt and didn’t allow him to play youth
football. In middle school, he convinced her to allow him to join the football team, and it quickly became his go -to sport. Trice attended Sandra Day O’Connor High
School and was a three-year letterman, playing defensive end and tight end. After his sophomore year, he began to realize football could take him pl aces and had his
breakout season as a junior with 75 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks and five passes defended. As a se nior, Trice was credited with 27 tackles and two sacks in
seven games. Despite his success, Sandra Day O’Connor won only eight combined games over his three seasons on varsity (8 -22 record). He was the homecoming king
and prom prince at Sandra Day O’Connor, and he also lettered in basketball and track.

A three-star recruit, Trice was the No. 30 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Arizona. Afte r his breakout junior season, his
first major scholarship offer arrived in February 2018 (Washington), which helped open the floodgates. In May 2018, Trice announced a top five of Notre Dame,
Oregon, TCU, UCLA and Washington (and later added offers from Alabama and USC). With education his No. 1 criterion, he came c lose to committing to the Irish but
wanted to stay on the West Coast and committed to Washington midway through his senior season. Trice ranked as the No. 20 recruit (out of 23 signees) in head

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coach Chris Petersen’s final class. After redshirting in 2019, he found himself at a crossroads with football and opted out o f the 2020 season because of the pandemic
— but more because he wanted to return home and get his mind right to get his football career back on track. In December 2023, he became engaged to his fiancé
(Ariana Quinones), who played softball at Washington (2019-21) before transferring to Louisiana (2022). He took a church mission trip to the Dominican Republic in
the spring of 2023.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2019
2020: Opted out because of the pandemic
2021: (12/2) 14 5.0 2.0 0 0 0
2022: (13/12) 38 12.0 9.0 0 0 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks and TFL
2023: (15/15) 49 11.5 7.0 1 2 0 Third team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks, TFL; CFB Semifinal Def. MVP; Team captain
Total: (40/29) 101 28.5 18.0 1 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6034 245 9 32 1/2 77 5/8 4.72 2.74 1.65 - - - - - (no jumps, shuttle, 3-cone — right quad)
PRO DAY 6035 259 9 1/4 32 3/4 77 3/4 - - - 32 9’7” 4.19 7.20 20 (stood on combine run – choice)

STRENGTHS: Proportional frame with functional play strength … uses heavy hands to thud at contact and drive blockers backward when his p ad level stays low …
violent stabs allow him to set up ghost moves, quickly taking away his hands to access the blocker’s shoulder … fluid with first two steps to get blockers leaning and
set up inside arm-over moves … will out-quick blockers in the A-gap … competes with a physical mentality in the run game … plays with relentless effort and makes
more plays than he should, because of his motor … not very vocal but voted a senior captain, and his teammates call him the “Enforcer” and cite his on -field energy as
the defense’s rallying call … durable and played in every game the last three seasons … led the team in sacks and t ackles for loss each of the past two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Limited bend and inconsistent contact balance when attempting to capture the corner … rigid in space, and it takes a beat to redirect his momentum …
lack of agility hinders ability to square up as a tackler … late to discard blocks in the run game, lacking suddenness in stack-and-shed … too easily caught up inside and
loses leverage versus outside runs … excellent effort from the backside but doesn’t have the speed to complete the mission … needs to show better awareness for
passing lanes when rush doesn’t get home (only one batted pass in his career).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington, Trice lined up on the edge (two- and three-point stance) in Chuck Morrell’s 4-2-5 base scheme, both tight (4i-
technique) and wide. He developed into the Huskies’ top pass rusher the past two seasons, and his productivity speaks for itself, as he finished No. 1 in the FBS in
total pressures in both 2022 (70) and 2023 (78). As a pass rusher, Trice is quick off the ball and at his best using his skilled, heavy hands and bull-rushing instincts to
convert speed to power. You can feel his competitive edge on tape, but he doesn’t play loose at the top of his rush and is fr equently a step slow to shed. Overall,
Trice doesn’t have exceptional edge speed or length and needs to be more consistent in the run game, but his athletic urgency and violent play style will help
translate his college disruption to the pros. He projects as a scheme -diverse rotational NFL end.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 82 overall)

11. JONAH ELLISS | Utah 6021 | 248 lbs. | 3JR Moscow, Idaho (Senior) 4/3/2003 (age 21.06) #83
BACKGROUND: Jonah Elliss, one of 12 children (seven adopted, five biological), was born and raised in the Detroit area. His parents (Luth er and Rebecca) met while
they were student-athletes at Utah and married in 1994. While Luther played for the Detroit Lions, they put down roots in the nearby Detroit suburb of Oakland
Township. Growing up in Michigan, Elliss was introduced to several sports and was drawn to football like his older brothers. The family relocated to Salt Lake City in
2011 before moving to Highlands Ranch in the Denver area in 2015, when Luther took a job with the Denver Broncos. Two years later, the family relocated again to
Moscow, Idaho, when Luther joined the Idaho coaching staff. Jonah attended Moscow Senior High School, where he was a three -year letterman and played both
ways as a linebacker and running back/wide receiver/tight end. After moving up to varsity as a sophomore, he earned All-League honors as a junior and led Moscow
to the 2019 conference title. Because of the pandemic, Moscow played an abbreviated six-game season in 2020, but Elliss was named the conference Player of the
Year with 57 tackles, six sacks and one interception. He also lettered in track at Moscow and produced personal bests of 11.41 seconds in the 100 meters, 24.55 in the
200 and 57.73 in the 400, and he placed fifth at the 2019 state championships in the shot put (49 feet, 2.5 inches).

A three-star recruit, Elliss was the No. 113 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Idaho. Because of his familial connections, Idaho was the first
program to offer him in April 2020, followed by Louisville, Washington State and Boise State. Utah also reached out with an offer, which presented a tough choice for
him. Spending part of childhood in Salt Lake City, Elliss had grown up wanting to play for the Utes (his father’s alma mater), but he was turned off by the program
when his older brothers didn’t receive offers. Ultimately, though, he decided Utah was the place for him and committed the summer before his senior year. Elliss was
the No. 11 recruit in head coach Kyle Whittingham’s 2021 class and wore the same No. 83 jersey his father did with the Utes ( 1991-94).

Elliss’ father was a first-round defensive tackle in the 1995 NFL Draft and played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Detroit Lions (1995-2003) and Denver Broncos (2004),
making a pair of Pro Bowls. Luther was the Denver Broncos’ team chaplain (2015 -16) and defensive line coach at Idaho (2017-22) and currently serves as the
defensive tackles coach at Utah. His mother was a swimmer at Utah in the early ‘90s. His older brother (Kaden) played linebacker at Idaho and was drafted in the
seventh round (No. 244) of the 2019 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. His older brother (Christian) went undrafted in 2021, but the former Idaho linebacker has
played in the NFL the last three seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. His older brother (Noah) went undrafted in 2022, but the former Idaho defensive
tackle spent the 2023 season on the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad. His older sister (Olivia) played women’s college basketball at Central Wyoming College (2015-
16), Salt Lake Community College (2016-17) and Westminster (2017-19). His younger brother (Micah) was a freshman defensive tackle at Snow College in 2023. His
younger brother (Elijah) signed with Utah as a three-star edge rusher in the 2024 recruiting class. After three seasons with the Utes, Elliss elect ed to skip his senior
season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl, but he was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (14/0) 15 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (11/8) 26 6.0 3.0 2 0 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed three games (injury)
2023: (10/10) 37 16.0 12.0 1 3 0 Consensus All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks and TFL; Missed final three games (labrum)
Total: (35/18) 78 23.0 16.0 3 3 0

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6021 248 10 1/2 33 79 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — shoulder)
PRO DAY 6021 243 10 1/4 33 79 3/4 - - - 38 10’0” 4.17 6.69 - (no run — right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Fast off the ball and uses long arms and leverage to create movement at the point of attack … large, unrelenting hands to aggressively attack blockers
and open rush lanes (see 2023 UCLA tape) … has a powerful six-inch punch and treats tight ends like you would expect … go-to move is an inside spin with burst to
finish … also looks to introduce cross chops, swims and rips into his mix to win at the apex of the arc … plays with a nonstop motor, and his secondary effort directly
leads to production (Utah coach Kyle Whittingham: “He’s not the biggest guy, but he just keeps coming at you.”) … flashes the hand strength to disengage an d rally as
a run defender … rarely came off the field (57.3 defensive snaps per game in 2023) … ranked No. 1 in the FBS in sacks pe r game (1.2) in 2023 and was one of only
three FBS players to account for more than 100 yards lost from sacks.

WEAKNESSES: Long, angular frame but lighter than desired and needs to continue developing strength … still a novice in several pass-rush areas, including how to
properly counter once initially blocked … hints of tightness limit easy recoveries versus chips … struggles to anchor and set strong edges in the run game … wide -
bodied linemen will engulf and move him, negating his pursuit to the football (low tackle production away from the line of sc rimmage signifies his inconsistency in the
run game) … misses tackles while playing too hot … suffered a partially torn labrum in his shoulder and attempted to play through the injury before he was for ced to
undergo season-ending surgery (November 2023), which also sidelined him for most of the draft proce ss.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Utah, Elliss played right defensive end (two- and three-point stances) in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s hybrid 4 -2-5
scheme. An off-ball linebacker in high school, he transitioned to a pass-rushing role for the Utes and put together an All-America junior season, finishing as one of
only two Power 5 players with 12-plus sacks in 2023 (despite missing the final three games with a torn labrum). A long, high-effort pass rusher, Elliss displays quick
and instinctive initial movements as a two-way rusher who can fit, rework and leverage his physical hands. However, he tends to rely more on effort than refined
counters and doesn’t consistently play big against the run (doesn’t quite have his NFL father’s size). Overall, Elliss is an inconsistent edge setter in the run game, but
he is threatening with his upfield burst/motor and skilled with his hands in the pass rush. It is encouraging to think of what he can develop into with a full bag of
counters. His pro ceiling is an Alex Highsmith-style edge defender, although a high-end subpackage rusher is his more realistic NFL projection.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 94 overall)

12. GABRIEL MURPHY | UCLA 6023 | 247 lbs. | 5SR Dallas, Texas (Bishop Lynch) 10/13/2000 (age 23.53) #11
BACKGROUND: Christian Gabriel Murphy, one of four children, grew up in the Dallas area. He was born two minutes ahead of his identical twin (Grayson). The twins
started playing pee-wee football and continued playing through the youth levels and middle school. They enrolled at Bishop Lynch High School, a Catholic prep school
in Dallas, and Gabriel started at linebacker, posting 47 tackles as a sophomore. He helped the team to the 2017 district championship and a 12-1 record (the only loss
came in the playoff semifinals) as a junior, finishing with 93 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble return for a touchdown. As a
senior, Murphy recorded 89 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown.

A three-star recruit, Murphy was the No. 93 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 172 recruit in Texas. Never going anywhere without each
other, the twins decided their recruitment would be a package deal. Gabriel received several Power 5 offers, but he didn’t entertain them because Grayson didn’t
also receive an offer. After his breakout junior season, Gabriel received his first offer (UConn), followed by offers from Texas State, UTSA and Houston. In May 2018,
the twins received offers from nearby North Texas, and they committed before their senior season. Gabriel was the No. 4 recru it in North Texas’ 2019 class (one spot
behind his brother). After three years for the Mean Green, the twins decided to enter the transfer portal in January 2022 with their eyes set on playing for a Power 5
program. This time around, their recruitment exploded, as they received more than 30 scholarship offers, including from Oklahoma, Penn State and USC. The twins
were drawn to UCLA and transferred to Westwood in March 2022. Gabriel graduated with his degree in African American studies from UCLA (July 2023). The twins
accepted their invitations to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 1 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 North Texas; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (7/2) 18 5.5 4.5 1 0 0 North Texas; Led team in sacks; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 52 12.0 7.0 2 3 0 North Texas
2022: (13/13) 38 4.0 1.5 0 1 0 UCLA
2023: (13/13) 38 16.0 8.0 0 2 0 UCLA
Total: (50/41) 147 37.5 21.0 4 6 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6023 247 9 1/4 30 1/2 75 4.68 2.70 1.60 39 1/2 10’3” - - 25 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6024 251 9 3/8 30 3/8 75 5/8 - - - - - 4.31 7.11 - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Explosive athlete off the edge (39.5-inch vertical was behind only Dallas Turner among edge rushers in the class) … shoots gaps with instinctive timing
and from various angles to catch blockers flat-footed … always has a plan B as a pass rusher to quickly transition to something new based on his block recognition …
loves to use two-hand swipe to aid his dip around the corner … sees through blocks well with the elusiveness to avoid engagement … solid muscl e mass for a
strongside linebacker; clearly puts in the time in the weight room … physical in the run game with the hand strength to squeeze lanes … wasn’t asked to drop in space
much on tape but has the skill set and background to do it … known for his dependable football character and nonstop motor … started every game the past three
seasons with 50 games played overall in his career … played on both kick and punt coverages at UCLA … one of only eight FBS players with 60 -plus pressures in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and short-armed and will be considered a tweener in several schemes … speed-to-power conversions can be ground to a halt … can find
himself too far past the pocket with too many pressures coming from directly behind the quarterback … lacks ideal power in his lower half and will have trouble
holding the point of attack in NFL … late to punch himself off wide-based blocks that engulf him … has some wild tendencies as a tackler-finisher (see 2023 Boise State
tape) … highly penalized player with 22 flags over his career (three offsides penalties on his 2023 tapes studied) … benefited from rushing the passer opposite Laiatu
Latu, which helped give him more one-on-one opportunities.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at UCLA, Murphy was an outside edge rusher in former defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s scheme, splitting his time standing up
and rushing with his hand on the ground. After three years at North Texas, he posted two productive seasons with the Bruins and even though he didn’t lead the
team in sacks because he was teammates with Laiatu Latu, his 61 pressures would have been No. 1 on 128 other FBS teams in 2023. A relentless pass rusher, Murphy

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stays on schedule with his upper and lower halves to explode around the edge or burst through gaps. Though he was a productiv e run defender in college with his
ability to elude blocks, he will struggle locking out, pressing and escaping NFL base blockers. Overall, Murphy’s lack of length and desired size will be tougher to
mask at the next level, but he was a pass-rushing nuisance in college, because of his skilled hands and quick feet. He has the juice to make an impact as a
subpackage rusher who can also play on special teams.

GRADE: 4th Round

13. JALYX HUNT | Houston Christian 6036 | 252 lbs. | 5SR DeBary, Fla. (University) 3/13/2001 (age 23.12) #13
BACKGROUND: Jalyx Hunt, who has an older sister, was born in Memphis and grew up in South Florid a. He enjoyed playing sports growing up, but he didn’t get
involved with organized sports until his family moved to Hagerstown, Md., when he was age 9. Hunt started playing football and was a standout track athlete (also
played the saxophone). At age 10, he placed first in the long jump (15 feet 3.25 inches), third in the shot put (27 -2.75), fourth in the 400 meters (1 minute , 6.35
seconds) and seventh in the high jump (4-4) at the 2011 AAU Junior Olympic Games in New Orleans. At the 2013 USATF Outdoor Junior Olympics in Greensboro, N.C.,
Hunt earned the silver medal in the 11-12 age division in the high jump (4-11), while also placing 14th in the long jump (15-8.75).

Before high school, his family moved to South Carolina, and he spent his freshman year at Dutch Fork High School. His family then relocated just north of Orlando
ahead of his sophomore year, and he enrolled at University High School in Orange City. Hunt joined the football team as a wide receiver and cornerback, but at 5-
foot-7 and 170 pounds, he primarily played on the JV squad. As a junior, he battled a hip flexor injury and considered quitting, but he returned to the team and played
in two games as a defensive back on varsity in 2017. As a senior captain, Hunt became a starter, primarily at wide receiver, and earned All-County honors with 20
receptions for 475 yards (23.8 average) and two touchdowns. Hunt lettered in basketball at University and earned honorable mention All -Area honors as a senior. He
also lettered in track and produced personal bests of 5 feet, 1.75 inches in the high jump, 17-5.5 in the long jump and 37-4.75 in the triple jump.

A no-star recruit, Hunt wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2019 class. A late bloomer physically, he didn’t have a ton of film before his senior season,
but he attended double-digit recruiting camps (everywhere from Orlando to Chicago) the summer before his senior year. His first offer came from Division III Colby
College (May 2018), followed by Division II West Florida a few weeks later. Hunt finally received his first (and only) Divisi on I offer when Cornell extended an offer in
November 2018. He also had “preferred walk-on” offers from Florida, Marshall and SMU in the FBS, but he opted for the full -ride and Ivy League education. Hunt
signed with the Big Red as a 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety. After three years with the program, including a 2-8 record in 2021, he entered the transfer portal. After a
relatively quiet start, FCS Houston Christian (formally Houston Baptist) offered him a spot in June 2022. He transferred to Houston Christian, and the coaches moved
him to a hybrid outside linebacker role. His father (James) played football at Alcorn State and Ole Miss. Hunt accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl .

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (7/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Cornell
2020: Season canceled because of the pandemic Cornell
2021: (10/1) 26 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Cornell; Blocked punt
2022: (11/11) 87 11.5 7.0 3 2 0 Houston Christian; Second Team All-SLC; Led conference in FFs, TFL; Led team in sacks; 52-yard FR TD
2023: (10/10) 46 9.0 6.5 2 3 1 Houston Christian; SLC Defensive POY; First Team All -SLC; Led team in TFL, sacks, FFs; 16-yard INT TD
Total: (38/22) 162 20.5 13.5 5 6 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6036 252 10 34 3/8 82 3/4 4.64 2.68 1.60 37 1/2 10’8” - - 19 (no shuttle, 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY - 251 - - - - - - - - 4.38 7.18 - (shuttles and position drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Terrific mix of athleticism, length and foot speed … was just 195 pounds when he enrolled at Cornell (as a safety) and has worked hard to develop his
musculature (room on his frame to add another 20 pounds) … fires out of his stance with burst and arc acceleration to threate n from different angles (models his
game after Brian Burns) … body flexibility allows him to sink, dip or wrap on his way to the pocket … flashes pop with his hands on stunts … experience at defensive
back helps him better understand his keys to quickly read outsize zone, GT counter, etc. … rangy run defender with the chase speed to make plays from the backside
… versatile experience and has shown a willingness to learn and move wherever he is needed … scored a defensive touchdown each of the past two seasons … was a
regular on punt coverage (three tackles in 2023) and also had a blocked punt in 2021 … described as a “positive” locker room guy by NFL scouts.

WEAKNESSES: Plays more like an athlete than an experienced edge rusher … still very raw with his rush moves and doesn’t show variety with his arsenal … rushes
upright and needs to do a better job rolling his hips to aid his speed-to-power attempts … doesn’t play stout versus the run and needs to better use his long arms to
lock out, press and stand his ground … has a tough time disengaging once engulfed … often requires a beat to sort out what he sees and adjust his strategy …
aggressiveness gets the best of him at times when finishing as a tackler … too much feast or famine on his tape and disappears for stretches on several tap es … faced
inferior competition at both of his FCS stops (Cornell and Houston Christian).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Houston Christian, Hunt played the LEO role as an outside linebacker in the Huskies’ 3-4 base scheme. A late bloomer, he was a 195-
pound safety at Cornell before adding weight and moving to linebacker in 2022 following his transfer t o Houston Christian. Despite only two years in the program, at
a new position, he led the team in sacks both seasons (No. 2 in school history in career sacks) and was named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year in
2023. As a pass rusher, Hunt creates pressure when allowed to pin his ears back and race to the quarterback, although he tends to rush too upright and will need
more of an assortment of moves. He plays with energetic hustle in pursuit, but he is more physical than powerful and needs to play bigger and more consistent versus
the run. Overall, Hunt is overly reliant on his athletic gifts and needs to become savvier with his hands and pass-rush approach, but his explosiveness, body length
and willingness to be coached are attractive qualities. He is a draft-and-develop prospect who can fill a subpackage role as a rookie and play special teams.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

14. CEDRIC JOHNSON | Ole Miss 6030 | 260 lbs. | 4SR Mobile, Ala. (Davidson) 9/6/2002 (age 21.64) #2
BACKGROUND: Cedric Johnson, the youngest of two boys, was raised in Mobile by his mother (Hope) and his father (Cephus Jr.), who served in the Marine Corps.
Following in his older brother’s footsteps, Johnson started playing football at age 6, and it quickly became his go-to sport over basketball. With his compact frame, he
mainly played running back throughout youth football. Johnson attended Davidson High School in Mobile , where his older brother was the star quarterback during
Johnson’s freshman season. After playing tight end as a sophomore, Johnson started dedicating himself to the weight room, and his coaches convinced him to move
to defense for the first time in his career. As a junior, Johnson transitioned to a pass rusher role in Davidson’s 3-4 scheme and posted 35 tackles and 10.5 sacks,

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helping the team to a postseason appearance. As a senior, Davidson managed just three wins, but Johnson shined with 56 tackle s, 27 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, three
forced fumbles and a 48-yard fumble recovery touchdown.

A three-star recruit, Johnson was the No. 50 weakside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 37 recruit in Alabama. After his first season on defense
as a junior, he received his first scholarship offer (Tulane), followed by offers from South Alabama, Southern Miss and UAB. The summer before his senior year,
Johnson attended an Ole Miss camp and received his first SEC offer. He committed to former coach Matt Luke in June 2019. John son later added an offer from
Tennessee, but his home-state schools (Alabama and Auburn) never offered. Luke was fired after the 2019 season, and Lane Kiffin was hired to replace him, but
Johnson never wavered and signed early. He was the No. 14 recruit in Kiffin’s first class in Oxford.

His older brother (Cephus III) played quarterback at South Alabama (2017-19) and Southeast Louisiana (2020-22) before going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft (signed
with the Minnesota Vikings as a wide receiver and spent the 2023 season on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad). Johnson opted out of the 2023 bowl game
and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (10/0) 7 3.0 3.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (13/11) 33 8.0 6.5 1 1 0
2022: (11/8) 32 4.5 4.0 0 0 0 Blocked punt; Missed two games (shoulder)
2023: (12/10) 40 6.5 5.5 1 3 0 Led team in sacks; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (46/29) 112 22.0 19.0 2 4 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6030 260 9 7/8 33 1/2 79 3/8 4.63 2.70 1.60 38 10’2” - - 25 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6031 261 9 7/8 33 80 3/8 - - - - - 4.36 7.45 - (shuttles and position drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Sports the athletic frame and length NFL teams desire on the edge … has done a nice job filling out (220 pounds as a high sch ool senior) … gets off the
ball with functional first-step burst … solid cornering skills because of his arc strides and body flexibility … active in hand-to-hand combat, using a variety of swats and
swipes to knock down the reach of blockers … improved discipline on zone read and spill plays … has enough body strength to hold his ground in the run game …
young for his class and still relatively new to the defensive side of the ball … named the 2023 Chucky Mullins Courage Award winner, which is given to the Ole Miss
defensive player that embodies courage, leadership, perseverance and determination … didn’t play much special teams but blocked a pu nt in 2022.

WEAKNESSES: Sporadic pass-rush strategy and late to adjust to set points and blocking scheme … too often finds himself deeper than the quarterback … needs to add
more vinegar to his punch for speed-to-power conversions … had an offsides penalty vs. LSU in 2023, which was declined because quarterback Jayden Daniels
chucked a downfield touchdown to Brian Thomas Jr. … pad level tends to rise in the run game … gets caught leaning into blocks as an edge setter instead of locking
out to separate … left too much tackle production on the field, because of wild breakdown mechanics … didn’t look comfortable in space when he dropped on tape …
battled a shoulder injury for most of his junior season, missing a pair of games in 2022 … career bests in backfield production came his sophomore season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Johnson lined up as a hand-on-the-ground edge rusher in defensive coordinator Pete Golding’s hybrid fronts. Though he was an
offensive skill player most of his life, he put himself on the NFL map with his backfield numbers as a sopho more — but his production was sporadic the past two
seasons. He is inconsistent in timing the snap and doesn’t rush with dynamic elusiveness, but Johnson has NFL-quality movement skills to get around blockers and
finish with the closing burst to seal the deal. Against the run, he has the body flexibility to wriggle free but needs to be more urgent with his hands to work off contact
and more reliable breaking down to finish. Overall, Johnson is still learning how to build an efficient rush sequence, but he has interesting athletic tools, and an NFL
team should be able to coach more out of him. Although he might never reach three-down-starter status, he can develop into a serviceable subpackage rusher.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

15. BRENNAN JACKSON | Washington St. 6037 | 264 lbs. | 6SR Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak) 10/14/2000 (age 23.53) #80
BACKGROUND: Brennan “BJ” Jackson, the oldest of three children, was born in Montgomery, Ohio. When he was young, the family moved to Sout hern California,
and Jackson grew up in Temecula (between Los Angeles and San Diego). His mom (Amy), whom he considers his “best friend,” is a former bodybuilder and trainer and
became his first gym partner when he 13. At age 7, Jackson started playing Pop Warner football in Temecula and continued through middle school. He attended Great
Oak High School and played on the freshman team his first year. After playing both JV and varsity as a sophomore, Jackson had his breakout season as a junior
defensive lineman with 88 tackles, 10 sacks and a 46-yard fumble return for a touchdown, which earned him second team All -League honors. As a senior captain, he
finished with 102 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two sacks and two forced fumbles to earn first team All-League honors. Jackson also played tight end and recorded 18
receptions for 340 yards and one touchdown in 2017, which earne d him second team All-League on offense.

A three-star recruit, Jackson was the No. 55 weakside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 102 recruit in Californi a. In December 2016, after his
junior season, he received a first scholarship offer (California). Offers from Washington St ate, Hawaii, San Diego State, Navy, Colorado State and Arizona soon
followed. Jackson also picked up interest from several Ivy League programs, including offers from Princeton and Yale. Ultimately, he committed to former head coach
Mike Leach and Washington State the summer before his senior season. Jackson was the No. 7 recruit in Leach’s 2018 class. He took advantage of the ex tra year of
eligibility granted because of the pandemic and turned down several NIL deals elsewhere to return to Pullman for his si xth season in 2023.

Jackson became engaged to his fiancé Lizzy Demuth, a member of the Washington State cheer squad, in December 2023. He is cous ins (through marriage) with
former NFL cornerback Josh Norman. Jackson graduated with his degree in business administration (Decemb er 2021) and then earned his MBA (December 2023). He
accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but suffered a left ankle injury in the first practice.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Suffered a torn ACL; Enrolled in July 2018
2019: (2/0) 1 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Missed final 11 games (broken foot)
2020: (4/4) 19 3.5 1.5 1 0 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 46 6.0 4.0 0 3 1 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
2022: (13/13) 41 12.0 6.0 1 3 0 Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks and TFL
2023: (12/12) 57 12.5 8.5 1 3 0 Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks and TFL; 3 FR TDs (74-yards, 40-yards, 2-yards); Team captain
Total: (44/41) 164 34.5 20.0 3 9 1

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6037 264 9 3/4 32 3/4 78 3/4 4.69 2.72 1.61 33 1/2 9’6” - - 21 (no shuttle or 3-cone — left ankle)
PRO DAY 6042 266 9 3/4 33 3/8 79 1/4 - - - - - 4.34 7.43 26 (shuttles, bench, drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Plays with tremendous energy … quick off the ball to force his way through gaps … sneaky efficient swiping, punching and work ing around blocks …
decisive backfield reads to quickly read and react to the mesh point … weightlifting and bodybuilding are his “passions,” and he is religious about his workout routines
(habits instilled in him by his mother) … his coaches describe him as “relentless worker” and “very personable,” but he doesn’t take himself too seriously (NFL scout:
“One of my favorite guys in my area to talk to. Ball and life.”) … returned three fumbles for touchdowns in 2023, including b ecoming the first in school history to have
two in the same game … top 10 in school history in both career sacks and TFL.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have desired length or speed … not a bend-the-edge type of athlete and shows stiffness in his upper and lower halves … tightness in his hips
restricts his pad level and recovery … will need to develop a more cohesive plan to break down NFL blocker s … anchor lets him down at times, allowing drive blocks to
move him … suffered two season-ending injuries in his first two seasons and almost quit, but he stayed with it — torn ACL in his right knee in his first season on
campus, forcing him to redshirt in 2018; broken left foot in practice (September 2019) and missed the rest of the season … will be a 24 -year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Washington State, Jackson played an edge rusher role in defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding’s 4 -2-5 base scheme, though
Jackson’s time in Pullman spanned three head coaches and numerous position coaches. He earned All -Pac-12 honors four straight seasons and led the Cougars in
tackles for loss and sacks in both 2022 and 2023. He also tied for the FBS lead with four fumble recoveries in 2023, returnin g three for touchdowns. Though he
doesn’t rush with desired flexibility, Jackson is fast and physical with the active hands and strike power to keep blockers on their toes. His pursuit to the football is
dogged, but pad-level issues hurt his reliability versus the run. Overall, Jackson’s body tightness and lack of balance will follow him to the NFL, but so will his urgent
attacking skills and relentless motor. He projects as a rotational edge defender for a scheme that can turn him loose.

GRADE: 5th Round

16. NELSON CEASER III | Houston 6026 | 254 lbs. | 5SR Missouri City, Texas (Ridge Point) 6/3/2001 (age 22.89) #9
BACKGROUND: Nelson Ceaser III, one of five children, was born in Spring, Texas (north Houston). Ceasar’s mother died when he was 9, and his father died when
Ceasar was 12, so he moved in his with aunt and uncle and grew up in Missouri City. Ceaser played soccer and some basketball and track growing up, but his father
(Nelson Jr.) and uncle (Michael) were both standout football players in high school, and he wanted to follow their path. His uncle played at Texas Southern in the
early ‘90s (with Michael Strahan), and his father was recruited by Oklahoma.

Ceaser started playing football at age 11, initially on the offensive line before moving to defensive end, which became his n atural position. He attended Pro-Vision
Academy (a Houston charter school) in middle school and played on varsity while still in ei ghth grade. For high school, Ceaser transferred to Ridge Point High, where
he was a three-year varsity letterman pass rusher. He was named defensive newcomer of the year in the district as a sophomore with 55 tackle s, 14 tackles for loss,
7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2016, helping Ridge Point to an 11-1 record. As a junior, Ceaser recorded 36 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, seven sacks, four forced
fumbles and one interception, earning unanimous first team All-District honors. As a senior, he helped lead Ridge Point to a 10-2 mark and the program’s third-
straight district title. Ceaser finished with 40 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, seven sacks and one forced fumble. His 21.5 career sacks set a school record. Ceaser also
lettered in track with a personal best of 45 feet, 10 inches in the shot put.

A three-star recruit, Ceaser was the No. 32 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 59 recruit in Texas. Foll owing his breakout sophomore
season, he received his first scholarship offer (Texas Tech) in January 2017. Over the next two years, Ceaser collected several Power 5 offers, including from Arizona,
Arkansas, Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and TCU. He grew up an LSU fan and didn’t seriously consider other offers, b ecause he thought the Tigers would
eventually offer — which didn’t happen. Once he realized LSU wasn’t an option, Ceaser opted to stay close to home and committed to former Houston c oach Major
Applewhite. Ceaser was the highest-ranked recruit in the Cougars’ 2019 class. Applewhite was fired two weeks after Ceasar signed and replaced by Dana Holgorsen.
Ceaser accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 1 1.0 1.0 1 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2019
2020: (2/0) 1 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/1) 22 3.5 3.0 0 0 0 First career start came in bowl game
2022: (13/11) 36 10.0 4.0 1 3 1 11-yard FR TD; Blocked FG
2023: (11/11) 43 13.5 9.5 0 1 0 First Team All-Big 12; Led Big 12 in sacks; Led team in TFL; Blocked FG; Missed one game (injury); Team captain
Total: (42/23) 103 28.5 18.0 2 4 1

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COMBINE 6026 254 10 1/4 33 5/8 79 5/8 - - - 31 - 4.57 7.30 22 (no run or broad jump — choice)
PRO DAY - - - - - 4.89 2.88 1.76 - - - - - (run and position drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Has worked hard to pack muscle onto his frame … rushes with upfield quickness in his first two steps … his go -to move is a Euro chop to shave the
outside corner with plant and bend … can access an inside spin move when the corner isn’t an option … uses hi s aggressive hands to swat the reach of blockers or
attack the chest and convert his speed to power … understands tackle set points and adjusts his rush plan accordingly … has s traight-line burst to finish at the
quarterback when he has a clear path … takes his contain duties seriously in the run game and works well laterally … his tackling discipline, and reliability took a jum p
between his junior and senior seasons … has two blocked field goals on college resume … voted a senior captain , and NFL scouts say he showed maturity as a senior
and became more of a leader in his final season.

WEAKNESSES: Length is good enough on paper, but it doesn’t consistently show in his play … inconsistent snap anticipation (flagged for offsides vs. Rice and TCU) …
struggles to unlock counters when facing powerful blockers who jar him off schedule … can be pinballed around and out of the play when stunting inside … a little
tight when attempting to make quick direction changes … can be engulfed on the edges by physical road graders in the run game … hand strength is only average as a
tackler, leaving him sliding off ball carriers when not squared up … doesn’t have functional experience dropping and covering zones in space.

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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Houston, Ceaser lined up as the field defensive end in former defensive coordinator Doug Belk’s four -man front, primarily in a two-
point stance. After learning from former Cougars defensive ends like Payton Turner and Logan Hall, his production showed gradual improvement each season in
college. He set career bests as a senior, including a Big 12-leading 9.5 sacks, in the program’s first season in the conference. Ceaser attacks with upfield burst and
speed and shows just enough bend to access different pass-rush lanes. Against the run, he has range and hustle, although his subpar anchor and physicality at the
point of attack will be tougher to mask at the next level. Overall, Ceaser finds himself slowed down by power-based blockers, but he shows variety in his pass rush,
and NFL teams should be encouraged by his athletic flashes and football character. He projects as a part-time rusher with promise.

GRADE: 5th Round

17. ERIC WATTS | Connecticut 6055 | 274 lbs. | 5SR Sumter, S.C. (Sumter) 10/1/2000 (age 23.57) #95
BACKGROUND: Eric Watts grew up in Sumter playing football and basketball throughout childhood. He attended Sumter High School and initial ly started out on JV
before moving up to varsity. Watts had his best season as a senior, when he led Sumter to a 10 -1 record and the 2018 regional title (only loss came in the second
round of the 5A state playoffs). He finished his final season with 35 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and two force d fumbles and was named to the South
Carolina North-South All-Star game. Watts also lettered in basketball at Sumter.

A three-star recruit, Watts was the No. 83 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 29 recruit in South Caroli na. A late bloomer in high school,
his productive senior season helped raise his recruiting profile very late in the process. After his final high school game, he picked up offers from several local schools
(South Carolina State, North Greenville and Tennessee Tech). A month before signing day, Watts heard from Connecticut and took a visit to Storrs. The Huskies were
his first and only FBS offer, and he was the No. 1 recruit in former head coach Randy Edsall’s 2019 class. Watts accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/1) 30 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (10/9) 39 6.0 0.5 0 0 0
2022: (13/13) 49 10.0 7.0 2 0 0 Led team in sacks and TFLs; Blocked two FGs
2023: (12/12) 34 6.5 2.0 2 1 0 Led team in FFs; Blocked punt
Total: (47/35) 152 23.0 9.5 4 1 0

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COMBINE 6055 274 9 3/4 35 3/4 84 3/8 4.67 2.73 1.62 36 1/2 9’9” 4.73 7.59 21
PRO DAY - 276 - - - - - - - - 4.38 7.48 - (weight, shuttle, 3-cone only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Straight out of NFL central casting with his size, length and build … power-packed and uses his heavy hands to jar blockers at contact … caves in the chest
of blockers with his devastating long-arm move … lower-body horsepower fuels his bull rush … flashes an initial burst to surprise blockers when he correctly times up
the snap … occasionally shows off his bend to work the outside shoulder … relentless competitor and shows fight deep into gam es, regardless of the score (Watts:
“Christian (Haynes) and I got kicked out of practice sometimes, because we’re both alpha males competing”) … added 50 -plus pounds since he enrolled in college and
puts in the work off the field … accounted for three blocks on special teams the l ast two seasons (two field goals and a punt).

WEAKNESSES: Undeveloped snap anticipation and frequently the last out of his stance … move -to-move rush transitions are more segmented than timely and fluent
… choppy steps and high pad level create labored rush transitions … needs to develop his go-to move once he reaches the top of his rush … hands are active but not
always concise … eyes need to be quicker in the run game to punch his way off blocks and be a factor to his side of the field … gives blockers a large target in the run
and pass games … needs to do a better job finding passing lanes at the line of scrimmage when he doesn’t get home … will be a 24-year-old rookie … never really took
over games, and his marginal sack production (2.0) matches the tape.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at UConn, Watts played defensive end in head coach Jim Mora’s 4 -3 base scheme. An undersized, 225-pound rusher out of high
school, he developed his body the last five years with the Huskies and put impact flashes on tape — even if his senior production doesn’t jump off the page. Although
he isn’t yet the sum of his parts, Watt has a pretty impressive collection of parts, with his frame, length, power, bend and burst to work his way through contact. He is
stout at contact and won’t miss many tackles, but he needs to put himself in better position to make stops. Overall, Watts is a frenetic pass rusher and still figuring
out how to properly unlock all his power, but the physical traits and competitive mentality are there for him to become a valuable part of a defensive line rotation
with additional coaching. He might never put it all together, but he is worth a Day 3 draft pick to find out.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

18. MOHAMED KAMARA | Colorado State 6013 | 248 lbs. | 5SR Newark, N.J. (Central) 6/9/2000 (age 23.88) #8

BACKGROUND: Mohamed “Mo” Kamara (kah-MARE-uh), one of seven children (five girls and two boys), was born and raised in Newark. His parents are from Guinea
and immigrated to the United States before Kamara was born. Kamara was first introduced to football at a young age , because his brother (Amara), who is 12 years
older, started playing as a kid (Kamara: “He was the pioneer of our neighborhood. Once he started playing, everyone played after him.”). Kamara, who also played
baseball, basketball and soccer growing up, first started playing organized football in sixth grade as a linebacker and wide receiver. Kamara attended Central High
School in Newark, where he was a four-year varsity letterman as a linebacker, wide receiver and tight end. He made an immediate impact as a freshman with 88
tackles and followed that up with a career-best 157 tackles as a sophomore. Kamara was named first team All-Conference and the team’s defensive MVP as a junior
with 69 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception. He produced his best season as a senior with 132 tackles, 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and one interception
in 10 games, which earned him second team All-State honors. Kamara finished his prep career with 446 tackles, 25 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and three interceptions,
adding 26 receptions for 605 yards and six touchdowns on offense. He also lettered in basketball and track, producing personal bests in the 55 meters (6.83 seconds),
100 meters (11.56), 200 meters (23.87), 400 meters (55.03) and shot put (42 feet 1.25 inches).

A three-star recruit, Kamara was the No. 123 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 38 recruit in New Jersey. He received scholarship offers from
the likes of Boston College and Colorado, but his final decision came down to Rutgers or Temple. A few weeks before early signing day, Geoff Collins left Temple to
take the coaching job at Georgia Tech, but Kamara was encouraged by Temple’s hiring of a defensive head coach (Manny Diaz) an d signed with the Owls in December
2018. However, Diaz left for Miami after only two weeks on the job. Unfamiliar with new coach Rod Carey and his staff, Kamara asked to be released from his letter of
intent, which was approved by the NCAA, allowing him to speak with other schools. A week later, he signed with Colorado State and was the No. 4 ranked in head

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coach Mike Bobo’s 2019 class. Kamara’s older brother (Amara), who also coached him at Central High School, played linebacker at Temple (2007-10) for Al Golden.
Kamara graduated with his degree in human development (May 2023) and is currently pursuing his m aster’s in sports management. He accepted his invitation to the
2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (9/4) 22 1.5 0.0 0 0 0 63-yard FR TD; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (4/3) 21 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/3) 36 9.5 7.5 1 1 0
2022: (12/12) 44 16.0 8.5 2 0 0 Second Team All-MWC; Led team in sacks and TFL
2023: (12/11) 56 17.0 13.0 2 1 0 Second Team All-American; MWC Defensive POY; First Team All-MWC; Led MWC in sacks; 5-yd FR TD; Captain
Total: (49/33) 179 45.5 30.5 5 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6013 248 8 5/8 32 3/8 78 1/2 4.57 2.66 1.57 34 1/2 10’3” - - 23 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6014 249 8 5/8 32 3/8 78 5/8 - - - - - 4.49 7.34 - (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Intense competitor and rushes with a touch of craziness to him … launches out of stance and disrupts protections with his relentless steps … keeps hips
and feet in sync and dips shoulder to get underneath blocks … plays with outstanding physicality to generate force and work his way through bodies … never shuts
things down and proudly makes plays in pursuit … voted a team captain and universally respected in the program … described as a “no-nonsense” player by his
coaches who also said, he “inspires” teammates with intense work ethic (head coach Jay Norvell: “Every day in practice, he sets the example. He’s done a great job as
a captain, setting the tone.”) … highly productive final two seasons in college, becoming just the second player in school hi story to surpass 30 career sacks.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized with a nearly maxed-out frame and below-average arm length … flashes power but doesn’t have the body strength to match blockers once
locked up and can be flattened out in the run game … slightly stiff and lacks efficiency at the top of his rush … hands are m ore violent than timely, and he relies too
much on effort instead of technique when attempting to counter … sacrifices balance and spends too much time on the ground … inconsistent finishing skills and
misses too many tackles while playing in overdrive … often finds himself out of control, which leads to offsides or undiscipl ined penalties (had a facemask and
targeting ejection on back-to-back plays vs. Colorado in 2023) … doesn’t offer experience dropping in coverage … will be a 24 -year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Colorado State, Kamara lined up as an edge rusher in defensive coordinator Freddie Banks’ 4 -2-5 base scheme. After an encouraging
junior season, he put together an All-America senior campaign as the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, finishing his career second in school history in
sacks (30.5) and third in tackles for loss (45.5). A compact, face-up rusher, Kamara has outstanding play speed, along with aggressive hands and body control through
contact, which directly leads to production. Though he raises the level of his teammates with his intensity, he needs to better balance his menacing play style without
sacrificing his discipline and technique. Overall, Kamara doesn’t have the ideal size or length, but his physicality and energetic athleticism shouldn’t be discounted
for the right role. He projects as a high-effort rotational edge rusher and a poor man’s Ogbo Okoronkwo.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

19. XAVIER THOMAS | Clemson 6022 | 253 lbs. | 6SR Florence, S.C. (IMG Academy) 12/20/1999 (age 24.35) #3
BACKGROUND: Xavier “Zay” Thomas, the only boy of five children, grew up in Florence. Thomas started playing sports at age 4 and was a standout baseball player
throughout Little League. He started playing flag football before playing youth football at Freedom Florence. With his size, Thomas was almost forced to play
offensive line, but he kept his weight in check as their top quarterback and running back. He enrolled at Wilson High School and immediately earne d a varsity spot as
a pass-rushing linebacker, posting 59 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and eight sacks. As a sophomore, Thomas posted 70 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and nine sacks whil e
also playing running back, rushing for 568 yards (9.6 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns. After earning second team All -USA honors as a junior, he transferred to
football powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for his senior season and helped the program to an undefeated 9-0 record. Thomas finished his final year with
34 tackles and eight tackles for loss, earning U.S. Army All-American honors.

A five-star recruit, Thomas was the No. 1 strongside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class, the No. 1 recruit in Florida (one spot ahead of Patrick Surtain II) and
the No. 3 recruit nationally (behind Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields). He was widely considered the top non-quarterback recruit in the class. After his freshman
season, Thomas pulled in his first scholarship offer, from Florida State, followed by offers from Clemson, Georgia, Nebraska and Tennessee. It didn’t take long before
he had his choice of anywhere in the country, with heavyweights like Alabama, LSU and Ohio State making him a top priority. Thomas had grown up a South Carolina
fan, but he developed a relationship with the Clemson coaches and committed to the Tigers in April 2017. Thomas was the No. 2 recruit (behind Lawrence) and one of
five five-stars in head coach Dabo Swinney’s 2018 class.

He had trouble getting on the field in 2020 while battling COVID-19 symptoms and strep throat, and he’s been open about the depression (and related weight gain)
he struggled with in the aftermath. After a foot injury limited his 2022 season, he returned to Clemson for his sixth season in 2023. Thomas graduated with his degree
in criminal justice (December 2020) in only three years and added his master’s degree in athletic leadership (December 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2024
East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (15/0) 35 10.5 3.5 1 2 0 Freshman All-American; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (12/8) 27 8.0 2.0 0 2 0 Third Team All-ACC
2020: (7/1) 9 4.0 3.5 1 0 0 Missed five games (COVID, strep throat); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/10) 21 5.5 3.5 2 1 0 Third Team All-ACC
2022: (3/0) 4 2.0 2.0 1 0 0 Missed the first five games and the final six games with two surgeries (right foot)
2023: (12/11) 28 4.0 3.0 1 2 0 Missed one game (suspension)
Total: (61/30) 121 34.0 17.5 6 7 0

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COMBINE 6022 244 9 1/8 32 7/8 78 1/4 4.62 2.72 1.64 32 1/2 10’0” - - 26 (no shuttle or 3-cone — calf cramps)
PRO DAY 6022 253 9 1/4 32 1/2 78 3/4 4.56 2.69 1.55 - - - - - (no shuttle or 3-cone – left calf)

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STRENGTHS: Straight-line explosive and takes strong angles to the quarterback … good initial burst and then off his plant foot to cross the face of tackles back inside
once he sells his outside path … physical hands and uses variations of different swipes and chops to get free … better pop in his upper body than expected for his
frame … can forklift blockers when he drops his hips at contact … strong finisher as a tackler, limiting misses … outstanding pursuit from the backside and closes
ground to make tackles far from starting point … effort leads to clean-up production … has experience playing on punt return and the upside to be a core performer.

WEAKNESSES: Slender frame and lacks prototypical size … tight through his hips and struggles to make quick reaction movements in space … often finds himself
upright in his rush plan, struggling to create leverage … aiming points are inconsistent from snap to snap … ge ts high in the run game and can be redirected by tackles
… suffered a broken bone in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, which required surgery (August 2022) and sidelined him fo r the first five games; reinjured the same
foot upon his return (November 2022) and required season-ending surgery … served a one-game suspension (October 2023) for a violation of team rules … will turn
25 during his rookie season … best statistical production (tackles, tackles for loss and sacks) came in 2018.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Clemson, Thomas played the LEO edge rusher position in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s four -man front, lining up almost
exclusively on the left side. One of the highest-ranked recruits in the 2018 class, he had his most productive season as a true freshman playing on the same defensive
line as future first-rounders Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence and Clelin Ferrell. But he battled injuries and setbacks over his career and didn ’t reach his freshman
numbers over the past five seasons. A high-cut, leggy rusher, Thomas affects the backfield with his get-off quickness and pursuit effort (just 3.5 sacks in 2023 but led
Clemson with 43 pressures). However, he can be neutralized once engaged and must improve his pad level mid -rush and at the point of attack. Overall, Thomas is a
“flash” pass rusher who plays with energetic feet and hands, but his body of work runs hot and cold as both a pass rusher and run defender. He has the talent to
earn a subpackage pass-rushing role in the NFL — and still offers upside if he stays locked in.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

20. JAVON SOLOMON | Troy 6007 | 246 lbs. | 5SR Tallahassee, Fla. (Godby) 1/17/2001 (age 23.27) #6
BACKGROUND: Javon Solomon, one of three children, was born and raised in Tallahassee. Solomon attended Amos P. Godby High School, where he was a three -year
varsity pass rusher. After playing JV as a freshman, he moved up to varsity as a 215 -pound sophomore. After the program won just two games in 2016, Solomon
helped Godby to an 11-2 record as a junior and the 2017 District Championship, earning him second team All -Conference honors with 23 tackles, 13 tackles for loss
and six sacks. He delivered his best season as a senior with 79 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble as Godby posted another 11 -win season
and a district title in 2018. Solomon was named team MVP and first team All -Conference in 2018. He joined the Godby wrestling team as a junior and pinned his
opponent in the first period of his first match.

A three-star recruit, Solomon was the No. 137 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 267 recruit in Florida. Midway through his junior season, he
picked up his first Division I scholarship offer (South Florida). He added offers from Bu ffalo, Georgia Southern, UAB and several FCS programs, but he ultimately
narrowed his choices down to FAU, South Florida and Troy. Solomon said he chose Troy to avoid potential distractions and focus only on football. He was the No. 13
recruit in Troy’s 2019 class. He graduated with his degree in criminal justice (December 2023). Solomon accepted his invitati on to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (3/0) 4 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (10/5) 30 6.0 1.5 2 1 0 Honorable Mention All-SBC; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/1) 49 17.0 11.0 0 2 1 First Team All-SBC; Led team in sacks and TFL
2022: (14/5) 44 7.5 4.5 0 0 0 Third Team All-SBC
2023: (14/14) 56 18.0 16.0 3 0 0 First Team All-SBC; Led FBS in sacks; Led team in FFs and TFL
Total: (53/25) 183 49.5 32.5 5 3 1

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COMBINE 6007 246 10 3/4 33 7/8 80 1/4 4.72 2.77 1.65 37 9’11” - - 23 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6010 246 10 1/2 33 1/2 80 7/8 - - - - - 4.39 7.27 27 (stood on combine run, jumps – choice)

STRENGTHS: Rare length and hand size for his frame … starts low to the ground and pounces out of his stance with an electric first step … rushes with natural body
bend and low hips … shoots his punch with an upward angle (wrestling background and understanding of le verage are evident) … uses a knockback stab and strong
plant foot to aid his cornering skills … doesn’t stay married to one move and puts a lot on tape for blockers to prepare for … flashes burst to close to get on runners
quicker than they expect … strong hands to finish the tackles he starts … NFL scouts say his football character is “dependable” … experienced lining up inside, outside
and over the offensive tackle … outstanding backfield production , with 42.5 tackles for loss and 31.5 sacks over his final 40 games in college.

WEAKNESSES: Unique body type that won’t appeal to schemes with specific height/weight parameters … gets caught hand fighting and needs to be more efficient
with his pass-rush moves … his feet have a ton of energy, but his play speed is average by NFL standards … wide-based blocks often cut him off and shield him from
the ball … can be moved by bigger, longer bodies who make first contact and drive their feet … loves to bat tle but is often forced to sacrifice his sightlines or body
positioning to win … inexperienced dropping into space … had a tough time piercing the pocket against the two Power 5 opponen ts (Kansas State and Duke) on the
2023 schedule.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Troy, Solomon played a head-up 4i defensive end role in former head coach Jon Sumrall’s scheme. The Troy program has produced
more than a few talented pass rushers over the years (DeMarcus Ware and Osi Umenyiora), but Solomon leaves wit h the school records for sacks in a season (FBS-
best 16 in 2023) and career (32.5), having also matched Umenyiora’s single-game sacks record (four). A member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” Solomon’s play
style is built on spurts of speed, power and having a nose for the football. Though his athletic instincts have yet to fail him, he needs to improve his efficiency as a
pass rusher for the next level and his lack of size will show up in the run game. Overall, Solomon has a unique collection of traits in a smaller-framed body, but he is
disproportionally long with the bend, burst and motor that make him a pass-rushing pest. He can play on special teams and earn a rotational role on defense, like
how James Houston is deployed by the Detroit Lions.

GRADE: 6th Round

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21. JAYLEN HARRELL | Michigan 6036 | 247 lbs. | 4JR Tampa, Fla. (Berkley Prep) 5/1/2002 (age 21.98) #32
BACKGROUND: Jaylen Harrell, the youngest in his family, was born and raised in Tampa. He started playing flag football at the YMCA at age 4 and joined Pop Warner
a year later. Baseball and football (and some basketball) were his focuses throughout childhood, but he always had a passion for football. Harrell enrolled at Berkley
Preparatory School in Tampa and worked his way up to varsity starter as a freshman linebacker (at 195 pounds), posting 81 tac kles and 16 tackles for loss. As a
sophomore, he recorded 72 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), while also playing
tight end and running back for the offense. Harrell moved to a hybrid pass-rush role as a junior and finished with 106 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, five sacks and one
interception. As a senior captain, he helped Berkely Prep to an 8-2 record and the second round of the 3A state playoffs. Harrell finished his final season with 58
tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and three forced fumbles, adding 137 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He lettered in baseball and track at Berkley
Prep before giving up other sports to focus on football.

A three-star recruit, Harrell was the No. 14 weakside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 49 recruit in Florida. As a four-year starter in high school,
he put his name on the recruiting radar as a freshman, garnering offers from Oklahoma and Ohio State before his sophomore season. By his senior season, Harrell
attracted an impressive offer list, including Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Miami and Penn State, but he connecte d with the Michigan staff and
committed a few weeks before signing day in December 2019. He was the No. 18 recruit in Jim Harbaugh’s 2020 class.

His father (James), a longtime high school coach in the Tampa area, was a walk-on linebacker at Florida and earned a scholarship in 1977. Despite going undrafted,
James had a lengthy pro career, playing for the Detroit Lions (1979-83), the USFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits (1984-85), the Lions again (1985-86) and the Kansas City Chiefs
(1987). Jaylen’s older half-brother (Anthony) played linebacker at Georgia Tech (2011-14) and Florida (2015). After four years in Ann Arbor, Harrell, a three -time
Academic All-Big Ten honoree, elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (4/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (14/3) 15 2.5 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (13/12) 30 7.5 3.5 0 2 0 Missed one game
2023: (15/15) 31 10.0 7.5 2 1 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in sacks and TFL
Total: (46/30) 78 20.0 11.0 2 3 0

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COMBINE 6036 250 9 3/4 33 1/4 81 1/8 - - - 37 9’10” - - - (no run, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6037 247 9 3/4 33 1/8 80 1/8 4.68 2.82 1.64 - - 4.39 - - (no 3-cone or bench – choice)

STRENGTHS: Streamlined muscle tone with adequate length … screams off the edge with strong take-off and arc speed … creates movement by converting his initial
momentum to power, forcing blockers on their heels … can keep his rush alive with underneath counters … efficient in the stunt game … doesn’t let chips deter his
mission to the quarterback … widens his radar versus the run and stays aware of his contain responsibilities on the edge … wa s up to the task the few times his
coaches asked him to drop and smother the tight end (see 2023 Washington tape) … described as the “tone-setter” of the defense by Jim Harbaugh and earns respect
from everyone in the program with his play personality … added punt coverage to his special -teams resume in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Has a tweener frame, a narrow lower body and mediocre play strength … speed-reliant, and blockers know what is coming … average bender with
hints of stiffness in his ankles and shoulders … most of his pass-rush production came unblocked or on clean-ups … setting a hard edge will be much more challenging
versus NFL size and power … doesn’t have the explosive strength in his hands to jolt and discard blockers once they get their hands on him … not ready to drop and
cover backs or tight ends at the pro level.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, Harrell lined up on the edge (two- and three-point stances) in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s 4-2-5 scheme and was
part of a heavy rotation (averaged 31.6 defensive snaps per game in 2023). After playing more off-ball while Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo were in Ann Arbor, he
moved to edge rusher the last two seasons and led the nation’s top-ranked defense in pressures (31), tackles for loss (10) and sacks (7.5) in 2023. Although a straight-
line athlete, Harrell rushes with speed and determination. He gives blockers everything he has. He isn’t built the way NFL teams prefer for an every-down player, but
he plays disciplined as an edge setter and prides himself on being “one of 11.” Overall, Harrell lacks fluidity and doesn’t fool anyone with his rush plan, but he brings
a ton of effort and purpose in all areas. He projects as a subpackage NFL rusher, similar in ways to 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick Quincy Roche.

GRADE: 6th Round

22. KHALID DUKE | Kansas State 6032 | 246 lbs. | 5SR Atlanta, Ga. (Riverside) 2/27/2001 (age 23.16) #29
BACKGROUND: Khalid (kuh-LID) Duke, one of three children (two boys and one girl), was born in Decatur (suburb of Atlanta). He grew up playing multipl e sports,
including football, and had the opportunity to serve as a ball boy for the Atlanta Falcons while in high scho ol (learned how to watch film with former Falcons
linebacker Deion Jones, who gave him tips that he applied on the field). Along with his older brother, as a freshman he attended Riverside Preparatory Academy, a
private military boarding school in Gainesville, Ga. (an hour north of Decatur), that provided discipline. He emerged as the top athlete on the team and was a do -
everything player on both offense (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end) and defense (linebacker, safety, nick el). As a junior, Duke posted 60 tackles,
four tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one interception, adding 24 catches for 454 yards and six touchdowns on offense. He del ivered his most productive
season as a senior and led Riverside to the second round of the playoffs. Duke accounted for 142 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks, eight passes defended and
two forced fumbles. On offense, he accounted for 401 rushing yards, 555 receiving yards and seven total touchdowns. He also h ad two punt return touchdowns in his
prep career. Duke was a starting forward on the Riverside basketball team and averaged 11.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game as a senior in 2018 -19. He also
lettered in track and was the state champion in the triple jump (45 feet, 3 inches) as a junior in 2018. Duke produced personal bests of 16.23 seconds in the 110-
meter hurdles, 5-8 in the high jump and 21-10 in the long jump.

A three-star recruit, Duke was the No. 93 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 125 recruit in Georgia. A big fish in a small pond, he wasn’t highly
recruited, but he started to get noticed after his junior season. Air Force handed hi m his first scholarship offer in February 2018, followed by several FCS schools
(Samford, East Tennessee State, Gardner-Webb, Mercer). He added offers from Army and Navy, but he still hoped for a Power 5 offer, specifically from an SEC school
like Georgia or Ole Miss. After his remarkable senior season at Riverside, Kansas State entered the picture and offered him in December 2018. Duke took a visit and
committed almost on the spot. A few days later, former coach Bill Snyder retired, and Duke became the No. 16 recruit in new coach Chris Kleiman’s first class in
Manhattan. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (7/0) 7 3.0 2.0 0 1 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (9/8) 26 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (3/0) 6 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Missed the final 10 games (left knee)
2022: (14/13) 44 5.0 3.0 0 1 0
2023: (13/13) 19 8.0 6.0 1 0 0 Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in sacks
Total: (46/34) 102 21.0 14.0 1 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6032 246 9 1/4 32 5/8 78 3/8 4.79 2.80 1.69 34 9’9” - - 21 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6034 253 9 1/4 32 3/4 77 7/8 - - - - - 4.60 7.41 - (shuttle and 3-cone only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Active athlete with initial burst when coming off the edge … flashes suddenness in his hands/feet with lower body bend to ski m the corner (high school
state champion in the triple jump) … has just enough body dip to propel himself around the outside shoul der of the blocker … uses short-area quickness to maneuver
through gaps or split double teams when aligned head up over the tackle … strikes with fervor to establish leverage and transfer energy into contact … finishes with a
heavy shoulder and strikes through ball carriers … strong pursuit speed and works to spill play-side runs to the boundary … can punch his way off kickout blocks and
plays with range … worked hard to fill out frame after enrolling at 210 pounds … led Kansas State in sacks , despite playing out of position in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized for edge work and takes too long to disengage once engulfed … looks to extend and set a physical edge but lacks id eal play strength to
control the point of attack … will lose sightlines to the ball carrier in the run game and needs to keep eyes elevated … lacks ideal fluidity for easy move -to-move
transitions … didn’t appear comfortable dropping in reverse and making plays in space on 2022 tape … inconsistent finisher wh en asked to tackle in space, often
because he leaves his feet prematurely … suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee (September 2021), requiring season-ending surgery … production won’t
create excitement, and he disappeared on some game tapes (see 2023 matchup with Texas).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Kansas State, Duke lined up as a defensive end (mostly 4i or five -technique) in defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman’s 3-3-5 base
scheme. He looked more comfortable as an off-ball linebacker in 2022, but he still led the team in sacks while playing out of position in 2023 (although, he ranked
14th on the team in total tackles). A dynamic athlete, Duke is explosive off the line and around the rush arc, and he plays with physicality and effort against the run.
However, NFL length will halt his advances, limiting his ability to convert speed to power, and he needs to become more effec tive at the point of attack to stay on the
field. Overall, Duke is an energetic speed rusher who has lower body bend to win at the top of his rush, but his lack of ideal lengt h and shed strength might always
be restricting against NFL competition. He projects as a developmental Will linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

23. BRAIDEN MCGREGOR | Michigan 6052 | 254 lbs. | 4JR Port Huron, Mich. (Northern) 7/12/2001 (age 22.79) #17
BACKGROUND: Braiden McGregor, who has two sisters, grew up in Port Huron, Mich. (near the St. Clair River). He was a multi-sport athlete throughout childhood,
but his first sport was hockey at age 3. By middle school, McGregor was playing travel hockey in Detroit (a one-hour commute to daily practices), then he suited up as
a defenseman for the Oakland Junior Grizzlies and won the state tournament. He attended Port Huron Northern High School and p layed on the freshman team before
he was called up to varsity for the 2016 playoffs. After becoming a starting edge rusher as a sophomore, McGregor posted 99 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, eight sacks,
two forced fumbles and two interceptions as a junior, helping lead Northern to a 10 -2 record and the 2018 league title. As a senior, he earned All-State and All-
Conference for the third straight season, despite missing the second half of his final season because of a serious knee injury. He set the school record with 227 caree r
tackles and got some looks on offense as a tight end. McGregor lettered in basketball and lacrosse at Northern.

A four-star recruit, McGregor was the No. 5 strongside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Michigan. He considered giving up football to
pursue AAA hockey, but the college football scholarship offer changed his mind, starting with one from Central Michigan after a camp his sophomore year. McGregor
received more than 40 offers and narrowed his choices to Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. He had grown up a Wolverines fan and
committed to head coach Jim Harbaugh in May 2019. McGregor was the No. 1 recruit in Michigan’s 2020 class. After winning the national championship, he elected
to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. McGregor accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: Redshirted Continued rehabbing his knee injury; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (9/0) 5 1.0 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (14/3) 16 4.5 2.0 0 2 0
2023: (15/15) 26 9.0 4.5 1 3 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Total: (38/18) 47 14.5 6.5 1 5 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6052 257 10 33 1/8 80 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left high ankle)
PRO DAY 6052 254 9 3/4 33 3/8 80 1/8 4.77 2.75 1.63 33 9’8” 4.63 - 20 (no 3-cone – left high ankle)

STRENGTHS: Long, athletic frame … above-average first step quickness and stride length to threaten the edge as a pass rusher … accelerates into blockers and jars
them backward with his lean/reach … uses a stiff inside hand and physical outside chop/rip to wrap the c orner … displays light feet and limber joints for effective Euro
steps/swipes … quick to read, gather and crash down versus zone read … motor runs hot, and he doesn’t know how to play half-speed (plenty of backside chase
downs or second-effort production on his tape) … competes with grit and hockey toughness (hockey was his go-to sport most of his life) … strong football character
and was a regular on kick return, punt return and punt coverages in 2023 (157 career snaps).

WEAKNESSES: Lean-muscled athlete with questionable ability to continue filling out … plays tall in his rush, giving blockers a big target … ne eds to mix up his rush
cadence to keep blockers guessing … must use better leverage as a take-on player for quicker wins … tends to strike high as a tackler, leading to hugging attempts
instead of driving through … needs to take his contain responsibilities more seriously … suffered a torn MCL, PCL and meniscu s in his right knee midway through his
senior year of high school (October 2019), requiring surgery and redshirted his first year on campus in Ann Arbor (it took time for him to rebuild the confidence in his
knee) … unimpressive college production and logged just 697 career defensive snaps.

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SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Michigan, McGregor played as a stand-up edge rusher in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s 4-2-5 scheme and was part of a heavy
rotation (averaged just 27.7 defensive snaps per game in 2023). The top-ranked recruit in Jim Harbaugh’s 2020 class, his statistical resume won’t win any awards, but
his playing time, performance and production gradually improved over the past three seasons. With his initial bur st and long strides, McGregor can win the corner
with either talent or non-stop effort while also flashing speed-to-power moves with his acceleration and physical hands. The words “fast” and “violent” appear over
and over in my tape notes, although he tends to be overly reliant on those two qualities and needs to develop his rush cadence. Overall, McGregor will need time to
become more polished destructing blocks, but he is long, fast and explosive , making him an interesting draft-and-develop target on Day 3. His raw tools and
upside remind me of Alex Wright, who was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and has grown into a valuable role player for the Cleveland Browns.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

24. MYLES COLE | Texas Tech 6060 | 278 lbs. | 6SR Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian) 4/29/2000 (age 23.99) #6
BACKGROUND: Myles Cole, one of 10 children (six girls and four boys), grew up in Shreveport. Though he played several sports as a child, he eventually gravitated
toward football. Cole attended Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, where he was a three -year letterman on varsity and teammates with several future FBS
players, including linebacker Micah Baskerville (LSU). As a junior, he took home first team All -District honors in his first season as a starter and helped Evangel
Christian to a 12-2 record, including the 2016 Division I state championship. As a senior, Cole again led the team to the postseason and earned first team All -District
honors with 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and five sacks. He also lettered in basketball, soccer and track.

A two-star recruit, Cole was the No. 114 strongside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 106 recruit in Louisiana. With his raw, underdeveloped skill
set at 230 pounds, he went widely overlooked on the recruiting trail. Cole signed with L ouisiana-Monroe, his lone FBS offer. He was the No. 7 recruit in former coach
Matt Viator’s 2018 class. After four seasons with the program, Cole entered the transfer portal in February 2022 and received offers from several FBS programs,
including Buffalo, North Texas, Texas Tech, TCU, UAB and Western Kentucky. On his recruiting visit to Lubbock, he was hosted by 2023 first -round pick Tyree Wilson
and was drawn to the “honesty” of head coach Joey McGuire and defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch. Cole committe d to the Red Raiders in March 2022 and took
advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for a sixth season in 2023. Two of his cousins (Chris and Melvin Jones) played
football at LSU. Cole graduated from Louisiana-Monroe with his degree in kinesiology (May 2022) and is pursuing his master’s degree at Texas Tech. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Louisiana-Monroe; Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (12/0) 3 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Louisiana-Monroe
2020: (8/6) 10 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Louisiana-Monroe; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/6) 28 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 Louisiana-Monroe
2022: (13/1) 12 2.5 0.0 0 0 0 Texas Tech; Blocked FG; Enrolled in June 2022
2023: (12/12) 32 6.5 3.5 0 1 0 Texas Tech; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (59/25) 86 12.5 5.0 0 1 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6060 278 9 7/8 36 7/8 86 1/4 4.67 2.73 1.65 35 10’0” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6061 283 9 7/8 36 3/4 86 1/4 - - - - - 4.72 7.73 20 (stood on combine run, jumps – choice)

STRENGTHS: Exceptional frame and rare length (longest arms and wingspan at the Senior Bowl) … can pack on or shed weight and mold his bo dy type … gets rolling
downhill (clocked at 20.3 mph in practice) and uses his length and physicality to force his way through contact … reach gives him full access to blockers whenever he
wants … separates cleanly once he locks out and controls the man in front of him … quick lateral slides to work inside on cou nters or twists … battles to maintain
positioning and constrict lanes in the run game … motor stays revved when rushing the passer and chasing the run … length can be a fac tor on special teams (blocked
FG in 2022) … experienced on the edge, inside the tackle and standing up in space.

WEAKNESSES: Routinely late off the snap … lacks the body fluidity to flip his hips around the arc and smoothly flatten to the quarterback … overly segmented in his
rush attack, and his counter transitions don’t appear natural … diagnose skills in the run game must im prove to stay ahead of plays … tends to get out of control mid-
pursuit, which disrupts his ability to break down in space and leads to missed tackles (see 2023 UCF tape) … doesn’t have a feel for finding passing lanes, despite his
elite length (only batted down one pass at the line of scrimmage in his college career) … below-average career production with only 86 tackles and five sacks in 59
career games … will turn 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas Tech, Cole played field-side edge rusher in defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter’s 3-3-5 base scheme, standing up in odd
fronts and with a hand on the ground 4i in even fronts. After playing inside as a defensive tackle in 2022, he moved to the edge and filled the void left by Tyree Wilson
in 2023 with career highs (32 tackles and 3.5 sacks), although he sputtered down the stretch (most of his production came in the first half of th e season). With his
long strides, Cole can tilt the field and build his speed to cave in the pocket or attack the shoulders of blockers. However, he lacks move-to-move transitions, and his
radar in the run game is underdeveloped. Overall, Cole is a persistent power rusher with leg drive and elite length, although his immature instincts (rushing the
passer and setting the edge) will make him a project in the NFL. His tools are more interesting than his playmaking talent, but he still has room to develop and can
give a defense quality snaps as a three-technique or on the edge.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

25. JAVONTAE JEAN-BAPTISTE | Notre Dame 6045 | 239 lbs. | 6SR Spring Valley, N.Y. (Bergen) 5/16/2000 (age 23.94) #1
BACKGROUND: Javontae Jean-Baptiste grew up in Rockland County (40 miles north of New York City). He played several sports growing up, including basketball, but
developed a love for football at age 7. Jean-Baptiste commuted across state lines to Bergen Catholic High School, an all -boys school in New Jersey and one of the
better football programs in the area. He struggled academically and was stuck on special teams as a sophomo re and considered leaving the school after his mom
relocated to Georgia for her career. But he stayed with the program and became a junior starter as a safety/linebacker in 2016, finishing with 59 tackles, fi ve tackles
for loss and three sacks. As a senior, Jean-Baptiste led Bergen to a 10-2 record and the 2017 Group IV state championship (two sacks in the title game). He was named
the New Jersey Defensive Player of the Year with 88 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a 48 -yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.

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A four-star recruit, Jean-Baptiste was the No. 16 outside linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in New Jersey (No. 2 pass rushe r behind Odafe
Oweh). At 200 pounds, Jean-Baptiste was considered undersized, but his breakthrough junior year earned him scholarship offers from Boston College, Massachusetts,
Purdue, Rutgers and Temple. His recruitment intensified between the end of his senior season and signing day, as he added offers from Nebraska, Ohio State, Texas
A&M and Wisconsin. Jean-Baptiste picked the Buckeyes over Nebraska and was the No. 14 recruit in Ohio State’s 2018 class (a few spots ahead of Chris Olave).

After five seasons in Columbus, he took advantage of his extra year of eligibility and entered the transfer portal. Jean-Baptiste committed to Notre Dame over Ole
Miss and Texas, reuniting with Irish defensive line coach Al Washington, who previously coached at Ohio State. Jean -Baptiste graduated with his degree in human
development and family sciences from Ohio State (May 2022) and is working on a second degree in communications. Jean-Baptiste also wants to make gaming part of
his career. His cousin (Abry Jones) was an undrafted defensive lineman out of Georgia in 2013 but played eight seasons in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2013-
20). Jean-Baptiste accepted his invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl, but he was unable to participate (flu) and was a late call-up to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Ohio State; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (14/1) 14 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 Ohio State
2020: (7/2) 6 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Ohio State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/3) 12 2.0 1.0 0 1 0 Ohio State
2022: (11/0) 14 2.5 2.0 1 0 0 Ohio State
2023: (13/12) 49 10.5 5.0 1 1 0 Notre Dame; Led team in sacks and TFL; Blocked FG; Returned FG block 60 -yards for TD
Total: (56/18) 95 18.5 10.5 2 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6045 239 10 33 3/4 80 1/2 4.66 2.71 1.64 34 1/2 10’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 247 - - - - - - - - - - - (position drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking frame with functional length … quick out of his stance to attack the corner with a variety of moves … his weapon of c hoice is a chop-rip or
anything that can show the strength in his big hands … looks to attack and dispose of the hands/wrists of blockers … long strides will help him occasionally win races
to the corner … plays his tail off and pads the stat sheet with chase-down pursuit plays … has pop in his hands to stack and work off blocks when he stays square in
the run game … showed off his athletic skill (and a stiff arm) on his 60-yard return touchdown on a blocked field goal against Stanford (2023) … also had a blocked
field goal against Wake Forest … finished the 2023 season as a team captain, and the coaches at Ohio State and Notre Dame speak highly of their time with him.

WEAKNESSES: Tall and stiff in pass-rush sequencing and needs to do a better job setting up blockers … doesn’t have a ton of power in his swipes … finds himself past
the pocket more times than you want … can be drawn out of position in the run game, losing his contain responsibilities … lat e to anticipate blocking designs or
backside runs … will get scooped by pullers, especially when he plays with high pad level … average breakdown skills in tight spaces lead to missed tackles (several
misses on the 2023 USC tape) … closing ability is more effort than true burst … only one season as a full -time starter, with underwhelming career production … will
turn 24 shortly after draft weekend … had food poisoning the day he arrived in Indianapolis for the combine, whic h affected his weigh-in and testing.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Notre Dame, Jean-Baptiste was an edge rusher in coach Marcus Freeman’s four-man front. A solid role player at Ohio State, he was
blocked on the depth chart in Columbus and transferred to South Bend, where he put together a strong fin al season, leading the Irish in both tackles for loss (10.5)
and sacks (five). As a pass rusher, Jean-Baptiste has upfield quickness and stays balanced mid-rush, although his rigidity and lack of mass show when his first move is
stymied. He plays with terrific effort in the run game, but he can be out-leveraged at the point of attack. Overall, Jean-Baptiste lacks dynamic traits in his play, but
he battles and has enough tools that warrant further development. He is worth bringing to camp and possibly adding to the practice squad.

GRADE: 7th Round

26. LOGAN LEE | Iowa 6053 | 281 lbs. | 5SR Orion, Ill. (Orion) 6/12/2000 (age 23.87) #85
BACKGROUND: Logan Lee, who has an older sister, grew up in the small town of Orion (fewer than 2,000 people) in Western Illinois. He played several sports
throughout childhood, including flag football before graduating to pee-wee football. Lee attended Orion High School and saw varsity action his freshman season as a
tight end and defensive end. As a sophomore, he caught 11 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns, adding 28 tackles, 10 ta ckles for loss and eight sacks on
defense. Lee earned first team All-State honors (offense and defense) as a junior with 28 receptions for 505 yards and eight touchdowns along with 74 tackles, 2 8
tackles for loss and 13 sacks. As a senior captain, he led Orion to an 11-1 record and the 2018 conference title and earned All-Conference honors for the third straight
season. Lee finished his senior year with 26 catches for 432 yards and 10 touchdowns, along with 46 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks. He departed Orion as
the school’s all-time leader in sacks (35). Lee lettered in wrestling and became just the third two-time state champion in school history, winning the 220-pound 1A
title as a sophomore and the 285-pound 1A title as a senior. He also lettered in track and set school records in both the shot put (55 feet, 8 inches) and discus (159-3).

A three-star recruit, Lee was the No. 20 tight end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Illinois (two spots behind safety Tyler Nubin). Iowa coaches
visited Orion in February 2017, and they officially offered Lee after he won the wrestling title his sophomore year. Lee was the first student-athlete in Orion history to
receive a Division I football scholarship. Soon after, he added offers from Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Mi ssouri, Northwestern, Ole Miss and
Wisconsin. But Lee always felt a connection to the Hawkeyes, and he officially committed in June 2017. He was the No. 5 recruit in coach Kir k Ferentz’s 2019 class
(and the top-ranked tight end in Iowa’s class, ahead of Sam LaPorta). Lee signed as a tight end, but he moved to the defensive line shortly after he enrolled.

The only married player on Iowa’s roster, Lee tied the knot with his wife (Tori) in July 2023 — the pair had dated since their sophomore year of high school. Lee’s
sister (Ashton) led Orion volleyball to the 2015 Class 2A state runner-up finish and then played collegiately at Minnesota State-Mankato (2016-19). Lee earned
Academic All-Big Ten honors and spent his spring breaks on mission trips to Ecuador. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (2/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/14) 48 5.0 3.0 0 1 0 Blocked FG
2022: (13/13) 54 8.0 3.0 0 3 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
2023: (14/14) 55 5.5 3.0 0 3 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Blocked FG; Team captain
Total: (43/41) 158 18.5 9.0 0 7 0

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6053 281 10 1/4 32 1/4 78 7/8 5.05 2.91 1.76 31 1/2 9’6” 4.37 7.16 25
PRO DAY 6051 288 10 1/8 31 1/4 79 7/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only – choice)

STRENGTHS: All-around athlete (highly decorated in football, track and wrestling in high school) … works well laterally to play the piano up and down the defensive
line … makes himself skinny to slide through gaps … aggressive hands to work half-a-man and shed blocks … excellent ball-tracking in the run game and never allows
himself to get too far from the football … outstanding pursuit effort … blocked a pair of field goals in his career … voted a senior captain and considered one of the top
role models on the team with maturity beyond his years (his coaches worried he was “too mature” and not fully experiencing college life) … experience d playing at
various defensive line positions … durable and started every game the past three seasons (41 straight starts).

WEAKNESSES: Slender frame for an interior lineman and lacks ideal mass … taller stature and lighter lower body negate his ability to anchor … nee ds to play with a
more consistent pad level and overall leverage to create forward drive in bull rush … lack of arm strength hurts block-shedding violence … doesn’t gain substantial
ground with initial steps as a pass rusher … pass-rush plan is missing both sophistication and trickery … too many missed tackles on his tape, often because he lacks
the twitch to quickly sink and adjust to the ball carrier in smaller spaces … didn’t have top production in college (never led Iowa in tackles for loss, pressures or sacks)
… will be a 24-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Iowa, Lee played defensive tackle in defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s even-man front, lining up primarily over the B-gap. He was
a model of consistency for the Hawkeyes, starting every game since his sophomore season and posting consistent production each year. Quicker than he is explosive,
Lee is an active player with aggressive hands and a nose for the football. What he lacks in creativity, he makes up for with his assignment-sound approach, but he
lacks the desired power twitch for interior work and might not have the range or ability at the point of attack for outside or five-technique versatility. Overall, Lee is a
good-looking athlete with a worker-bee attitude, although his frame and skill set might find him caught in between positions at the next level, limiting his NFL
ceiling. He projects best as a reserve base end or three-technique in a four-man line.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

27. ZION TUPUOLA-FETUI | Washington 6026 | 244 lbs. | 6SR Pearl City, Hawaii (Pearl City) 7/3/2000 (age 23.81) #4
BACKGROUND: Zion “ZTF” Tupuola-Fetui (TOO-poo-OH-luh feh-TOO-ee) grew up in Pearl City (north shore of Pearl Harbor) on the island of Oahu. His father (Molia)
died unexpectedly at age 58 in October 2023. Growing up, Tupuola-Fetui played multiple sports, including Pop Warner football. He also was a talented volleyball
player throughout childhood and high school. Tupuola-Fetui enrolled at Pearl City High School over one of the football powerhouses (like Saint Louis or Punahou),
because he didn’t want his parents to worry about paying for private school. He started playing on varsity as a 200 -pound sophomore and became a do-everything
performer, primarily as a defensive end, but he also made an offensive impact at wide receiver (and sometimes quarterback) and kicker/punter on special teams. As a
senior, Tupuola-Fetui was named first team All-State with eight sacks along with a pair of touchdown receptions. He led the team to a 6-3 record in 2017, including
the program’s first playoff victory over his three years on varsity. He also canoed in high school and was an outside hitter on the volleyball team, leading Pearl City to
its first Division II Boys Volleyball Championship in 2018. He tallied 10 kills in the title match.

A three-star recruit, Tupuola-Fetui was the No. 52 outside linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Hawaii. Through his junior season, he had yet
to receive any scholarship offers, but his performance at a football camp at the Unive rsity of Hawaii helped put his name on the radar. In February 2017, Washington
became the first program to offer him, followed by Hawaii, Oregon State and Nevada. Tupuola-Fetui narrowed down his offer list to California, Washington and
Vanderbilt, but he stayed loyal to the Huskies and was the No. 18 recruit (out of 20) in head coach Chris Petersen’s 2018 class. After Laiatu Latu was forced to
medically retire, Tupuola-Fetui had his breakout season in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, although his career was sidetracked by a torn Achilles tendon in the
spring of 2021. He returned for a sixth season in 2023 and helped lead the Huskies to the 2023 National Championship Game. Tupuola-Fetui graduated with his
degree from Washington. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl, but he was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (12/0) 9 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (4/4) 13 7.0 7.0 3 1 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks and TFL; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (5/3) 8 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Missed seven games (Achilles, concussion)
2022: (13/2) 28 5.5 4.5 1 1 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
2023: (14/14) 29 5.0 3.5 1 0 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (50/23) 88 18.5 16.0 5 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 244 10 5/8 33 3/8 - - - - - - - - - (no workout or wingspan — right shoulder)
PRO DAY 6034 255 10 5/8 33 5/8 79 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout – right shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Power-packed, moldable frame with adequate length … throws haymakers at blockers with his bear-claw hands … sets a strong edge in the run game
and keeps cleats in the ground … stout to hold his own versus double teams … rushes with heavy hands and is at h is best from wide alignment, giving him a runway to
build up speed … understands how to leverage power to uproot and drive at contact … has a quick inside counter and forces his way through the shoulder of blockers
… hustle doesn’t take a day off … added 50 pounds after enrolling at Washington (didn’t lift weights in high school) … awarded the Don James Perseverance Award in
2023 after battling back from previous injuries and his father’s in -season death.

WEAKNESSES: Average explosiveness and athleticism in space … below-average snap anticipation, either too early or too late (flagged for seven offsides penalties in
2023) … undeveloped creativity as a pass rusher and needs to be a better tactician mid-play … lack of body fluidity hurts his ability to unwind from blocks and make
stops in the hole … will have a tough time dropping and making plays versus NFL athletes … suffered a ruptured left Achilles during spring practices (April 2021) and
required surgery that sidelined him for the first five games of the 2021 season; concussion (November 2021) kept him out of the final two game s of the season; right
shoulder injury sidelined him for most of the draft process … post -injury production was inconsistent the past three seasons.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Washington, Tupuola-Fetui was an outside edge rusher in former defensive coordinator Chuck Morrell’s hybrid four -man front,
lining up between the seven- and nine-technique. After Laiatu Latu was forced to medically retire, Tupuola-Fetui stepped in and put the Pac-12 on notice with 1.75

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sacks per game in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, although injuries sidetracked his career as an upperclassman. Playing the run is all about mentality, and
Tupuola-Fetui brings the aggression necessary to create knockback at contact and set a strong edge. However, he lacks range in the run game and doesn’t show the
creative rush traits to stand out versus NFL blockers. Overall, Tupuola-Fetui isn’t a dynamic athlete, which limits his NFL ceiling, but he allows his violent hands and
dogged determination to do his talking, giving him a chance to make an NFL roster. He projects best as a rotational edge rusher .

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

28. EYABI OKIE-ANOMA | Charlotte 6044 | 260 lbs. | 6SR Baltimore, Md. (St. Frances) 6/7/1999 (age 24.88) #0
BACKGROUND: Eyabi (YAH-bee) Okie-Anoma (OAK-ear-Uh-gnome-ah), the only boy among seven children, is of Cameroonian descent and was primarily raised by his
late grandmother (Grace Beason), who died in 2022. Okie-Anoma grew up a basketball fan and primarily focused on his hardcourt career. He played for the Team
Melo AAU team and had plans to play basketball collegiately and professionally. He originally attended Randallstown High School, where he only played basketball
and averaged 11.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as a sophomore in the 2015-16 season. The summer before his junior season, Okie-Anoma attended a football
camp and was convinced to transfer to St. Frances Academy in Baltimore to give football a chance. He boarded on campus and jo ined a well-established football
program coached by Biff Poggi. As a junior in his first season of organized football, Okie-Anoma quickly announced himself as one of the top recruits in the area with
60 tackles and 24 sacks, earning second team All-Metro honors and leading the program to a 10-2 finish and the 2016 region title. As a senior, he finished with 98
tackles, 22 sacks and four forced fumbles and helped St. Frances to an undefeated 13-0 season in 2018. Okie-Anoma earned first team All-Metro and the All-Metro
Defensive Player of the Year Award in his final season.

A five-star recruit, Okie-Anoma was the No. 1 weakside defensive end (one spot ahead of Micah Parsons) in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 1 playe r in
Maryland. Nationally, he was ranked as the No. 4 recruit, behind only quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields and defensive end Xavier Thomas. Okie -Anoma
burst onto the recruiting scene as a junior (his first real season of football) and quickly jumped up the rankings, as dozens of offers poured in. He took visits to
Alabama, Maryland, Michigan, Notre Dame, Florida and Ohio State and considered all six down to the wire, ultimately choosing Alabama on signing day. Okie-Anoma
was the No. 1 recruit in former coach Nick Saban’s 2018 class, one spot ahead of cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Following the 2018 season, he entered his name in the
transfer portal in January 2019 but pulled it back after a conversation with Saban.

However, Okie-Anoma was dismissed from the university over the summer for a violation of team rules. After transferring to Houston, he sat out the 2019 season as a
transfer athlete but was dismissed in February 2020 for similar issues that forced him out at Alabama. Okie-Anoma resurfaced at FCS Tennessee-Martin in June 2020
and sat out the 2020 season as a transfer athlete. After playing for the Skyhawks in 2021, he entered the transfer portal and joined Michigan in August 2022 as a
graduate transfer, reuniting with his high school coach Poggi, who was an assistant in Ann Arbor. After playing the 2022 season with the Wolverines, Okie -Anoma
again entered the transfer portal and followed Poggi to Charlotte for the 2023 season after Poggi was named head coach. His y ounger sister (Amiya) was a state
champion triple jump track athlete at Randallstown High School and competed on scholarship at both Wichita State and Memphis. Okie-Anoma graduated with his
degree in interdisciplinary studies while at Tennessee -Martin in 2022. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (12/0) 9 2.0 0.0 0 0 0 Alabama; SEC All-Freshman; Dismissed from the program before the 2019 season; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: Sat out because of transfer rules Houston; Dismissed from the program after the 2019 season
2020: Sat out because of transfer rules Tennessee-Martin; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/8) 36 9.5 6.0 1 0 0 Tennessee-Martin; OVC All-Newcomer Team; Blocked FG
2022: (14/2) 12 3.5 2.5 0 2 0 Michigan
2023: (10/8) 56 11.5 5.5 1 1 0 Charlotte; Second Team All-AAC; Led team in sacks and TFL; Team captain; Missed two games
Total: (48/18) 113 26.5 14.0 2 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6044 260 9 1/2 33 1/2 79 3/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)
PRO DAY 6043 262 9 5/8 33 79 1/4 - - - - - - - - (position drills only – back strain)

STRENGTHS: Has an athletic, muscular frame with functional length … fires out of his stance with the first -step explosion to go through blockers and the long strides
to win races to the corner … has the lateral quickness to counter inside and shoot through the B-gap … with his body control, he can weave, twist or work back
underneath after attacking the depth of the pocket … consistently creates knockback with his bull rush … plays light-footed with smooth change-of-direction skills in
pursuit … shows range to the perimeter as a run defender and flashes a closing burst as a tackler … named a team captain at C harlotte in 2023, and his coaches say he
craves hard coaching … led the team in tackles for loss and sacks as a super senior, despite missing time because of injuries .

WEAKNESSES: Narrow-hipped with lean limbs … shows active rush hands, but his swipes and rips are often out of tune and ill-timed … wasted steps are common on
his tape, and he is guilty of misreading the backfield action, creating voids for the quarterback to exploit on zone reads … doesn’t play with a stout anchor versus the
run and struggles to properly respond to kickout or edge blocks … maturity and reliability understandably will be scrutinized by NFL teams — he wasn’t accustomed to
the structure and discipline required in a Nick Saban program, and his bad habits led to his dismissal from both Alabama and Houston … some of the same
undisciplined mistakes he made in high school, he was still making as a sixth-year senior in college; had multiple personal fouls in 2023, including a meltdown
unsportsmanlike conduct vs. FAU (suspended for the following game) … will be a 25-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Charlotte, Okie-Anoma was the field edge rusher (two- and three-point stances) in defensive coordinator Ryan Osborn’s four-man
front. A former five-star recruit, he played on the same defensive line as Quinnen Williams at Alabama in 2018, but his stay was short-lived because of maturity
issues. He was a part of five Division I programs in his six seasons in college. Okie-Anoma is a loose-hipped, nimble pass rusher with the burst and length that unlocks
his power rush. Though he swarms to the football with consistent effort, his undeveloped football instincts often take him ou t of the play, and he doesn’t have a
trustworthy track record. Overall, Okie-Anoma is an explosive athlete who teases splashy backfield plays, but his inconsistency as a run defender and overall lack
of discipline will be a hard sell for NFL coaches. He has the potential to be a rotational edge rusher for a team willing to be patient with the rough edges.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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29. TRAJAN JEFFCOAT | Arkansas 6037 | 266 lbs. | 6SR Columbia, S.C. (Irmo) 10/7/1999 (age 24.55) #7
BACKGROUND: Trajan (tray-JON) Jeffcoat, one of three children, grew up in Columbia. He enrolled at Irmo High School, where he played on the freshman a nd JV
teams his first year. Jeffcoat moved to varsity as a sophomore and became a three-year starter at defensive end. After back-to-back losing seasons in 2015 and 2016,
he helped lead Irmo to the 5A state playoffs as a senior. In his final season, Jeffcoat led the team with 72 tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles (and a 57-yard
fumble return touchdown). He was named All-Conference and earned a spot in the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

A three-star recruit, Jeffcoat was the No. 50 weakside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 16 recruit in South Car olina. After his sophomore season,
he received Division I offers from Appalachian State, Colorado State and East Carolina. His fourth offer was from Missouri, the first SEC program to show deep interest
in him. Growing up in Columbia, he was hoping for an offer from South Carolina and head coach Will Muschamp, but it never arr ived. Jeffcoat signed with Missouri
and was the No. 19 recruit in head coach Barry Odom’s 2018 class (two spots behind Nick Bolton). After his freshman season, Jeffcoat missed the start of the 202 0
season with an elbow injury, then left the program and was no longer enrolled at Missouri. He entered the transfer portal in February 2020, but new coach Eli
Drinkwitz reached out, and Jeffcoat reenrolled at Missouri in August 2020. After earning his degree from Missouri (December 2 022), he entered the transfer portal in
January 2023 and took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic. Jeffcoat transferred to Arkansas before 2023 spring practices. His
son was born in February 2022. Jeffcoat accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (13/0) 7 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Missouri; Enrolled in July 2018
2019: Redshirted Missed first five games (left elbow); Wasn’t enrolled in school
2020: (9/6) 23 6.0 6.0 1 0 0 Missouri; First Team All-SEC; Re-enrolled in August 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 34 10.0 3.5 1 1 0 Missouri; FR TD
2022: (13/11) 20 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Missouri
2023: (12/12) 16 8.5 4.0 0 0 0 Arkansas
Total: (60/42) 100 27.5 15.5 2 1 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6037 266 10 1/8 32 3/4 79 1/2 4.69 2.76 1.65 31 1/2 10’0” - - 21 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 267 10 32 7/8 79 1/8 - - - 31 1/2 - 4.52 7.38 - (stood on combine run, broad – choice)

STRENGTHS: Solidly built frame with adequate length … initial step fuels his stride acceleration around the arc … shows decent ankle fle xion once he reaches the
corner to flatten to the quarterback … flashes good closing speed once he gets a free rush lane … hands are fast and violent and help him execute swipe, rip and stab
moves … uses physical reach to maintain separation with blocks for easier access to counters … keeps fire lit through the whi stle, and his hustle directly leads to
production … well-liked by his teammates and voted a team captain in his lone season at Arkansas … offers a wealth of experience with 60 games played in the SEC.

WEAKNESSES: Disjointed pass-rush sequence and needs to find more answers when facing resistance … spends too much time hand fighting without going anywhere
… inconsistent run defender and doesn’t have the strength at the point of attack to power through blocks … tardy with his read-and-react skills in the run game and
needs to better read keys to stay ahead of the play … overaggressive habits as a tackler lead to missed tackles … just one batted pass at the line of scrimmage in his
career … missed the first five games of his sophomore season with a left elbow sprain (August 2020) … left the Missouri program during the 2019 season … will be a
25-year-old NFL rookie … doesn’t have the production that gets NFL teams excited.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Arkansas, Jeffcoat was an edge rusher in defensive coordinator Travis Williams’ 4-2-5 base scheme. After flashing impact potential
while at Missouri (including first team All-SEC honors in 2020), he joined the Razorbacks for his final season with mixed results — he did lead the Razorbacks in
pressures (29). Jeffcoat brings juice off the edge with his body quickness and physical hands, although his ability to expand his arsenal of counters will be key for him
to reach NFL quarterbacks. Against the run, he plays too reactionary and doesn’t have the play strength or eye discipline for consistent gap co ntrol (only seven solo
tackles on 416 defensive snaps in 2023). Overall, Jeffcoat put enough flashes as a pass rusher on tape to grab the attention of NFL teams, but to hold that
attention, he needs to develop his rush tempo and become a better run defender. He is a practice -squad candidate.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

30. GRAYSON MURPHY | UCLA 6024 | 249 lbs. | 5SR Dallas, Texas (Bishop Lynch) 10/13/2000 (age 23.53) #12
BACKGROUND: Christian Grayson Murphy, one of four children, grew up in the Dallas. He was born two minutes after his identical twin (Gabriel). The twins started
playing pee-wee football and continued playing through the youth levels and middle school. They enrolled at Bishop Lynch High School, a Catholic prep school in
Dallas. Starting at linebacker, Murphy posted 127 tackles as a sophomore. He helped the team to the 2017 district championship and a 12 -1 record (the only loss
came in the playoff semifinals) as a junior, finishing with 108 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and three interceptions. As a senior, he finished with 79 tackles, 15.0 tackles
for loss, 5.0 sacks, six forced fumbles and three interceptions.

A three-star recruit, Murphy was the No. 85 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 156 recruit in Texas. Never going anywhere without each
other, the twins decided their recruitment would be a package deal. Grayson received several Power 5 offers but didn’t consider any offer that didn’t also include
Gabriel. Towards the end of his junior season, Grayson received offers from UConn, Houston, Texas State, UTSA, as well as fro m Air Force and Navy. In May 2018, the
twins received offers from nearby North Texas, and they committed before their senior season. Grayson was the No. 3 recruit in North Texas’ 2019 class (one spot
ahead of his brother). After three years for the Mean Green, the twins entered the transfer portal with their eyes set on a Power 5 program. This time around, their
recruitment exploded, as they received more than 30 scholarship offers, including from Oklahoma, Penn State and USC. The twins transferred to UCLA in March 2022.
Grayson graduated with his degree in African American studies from UCLA (July 2023). The twins accepted their invitations to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 North Texas; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (8/2) 19 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 North Texas; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 38 12.5 8.5 2 2 0 North Texas; Honorable Mention All-CUSA; 37-yard FR TD
2022: (13/13) 26 9.0 5.0 0 1 0 UCLA
2023: (13/1) 32 9.0 5.0 2 1 0 UCLA; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Only start came in bowl game
Total: (51/28) 115 34.5 21.5 4 4 0

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6024 249 9 1/2 30 1/2 75 5/8 4.63 2.66 1.62 37 10’5” 4.56 7.10 24

STRENGTHS: Above-average first-step quickness to keep blockers on their toes … uses natural leverage to dip inside and shoot gaps (UCLA would stand him up and
blitz over the A-gap) … loose-hipped mover for quick recoveries to get back on track once knocked off his path … flashes twitch in his hands to defeat the hands of the
tackle (uses a cross chop Euro as his go-to move) … slams his hands into blockers with an upward motion to create movement … has enough power in his upper body
to force his way through the outside shoulder of tackles once he plants the corner … his effort pops on each game tape, and he has the same dependable character as
his brother … durable and played in every game the past three seasons with steady production each year.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized frame with T-rex arms and limited growth potential … caught in between positions and won’t be a fit for every NFL scheme … average
lower-body strength … average stack-and-shed skills and struggles to break free once engulfed and locked up by blockers … looks great against the run on some reps
because of his hustle but can be sealed and washed too easily, disappearing from his gap … urgency to make tackles will leave him off balance as a finisher … rarely
asked to drop and make plays in coverage on tape … charged with 26 penalties over the past four seasons, including a career -high nine flags in 2023 … seldomly used
on kick or punt coverages at UCLA.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at UCLA, Murphy was an outside edge rusher in former defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s scheme, splitting his time standing up
and rushing with his hand on the ground. Despite not being an official starter in 2023, he played starter -level snaps and combined for 108 pressures over his two
seasons with the Bruins, which ranked third (behind Bralen Trice and Laiatu Latu) in the FBS over that span. Despite not rece iving a combine invite like his twin
brother, Grayson delivered the better 40-yard dash and three-cone times at UCLA’s pro day, and there is no question about the juice he plays with on film. He can pin
his ears back and create pressure from different angles, but the main issue will be his struggles in the run game. Overall, Murphy has the compact size of a
linebacker, but the athletic urgency and active hands of a pass rusher, which will earn him the “tweener” label from NFL teams. He projects as a “DPR”
(designated pass rusher) who will need the right situation to make an NFL roster.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

31. SOLOMON BYRD | USC 6027 | 251 lbs. | 6SR Palmdale, Calif. (Knight) 12/1/1999 (age 24.40) #51
BACKGROUND: Solomon Byrd, the fourth of six children, grew up in northern Los Angeles. He started playing football in elementary school and continued playing
through middle school. Byrd attended William J.P. Knight High School in Palmdale, where he was a three-year varsity letterman and played both ways. As a junior
linebacker, he recorded 70 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles. With Knight moving to a 4 -3 defensive scheme his senior year, Byrd moved
to defensive end and recorded 60 tackles, 10 tackles for loss nine sacks and four forced fumbles. He added 15 catches for 209 yards as a tight end over h is final two
seasons. Byrd also lettered in basketball.

A two-star recruit, Byrd was the No. 127 strongside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 285 recruit in California. Playing for a high school that didn’t
win many games, he went overlooked as a recruit and was considering juco options. But after Byrd switched positions his senior season, Wyoming took notice and
offered him a scholarship shortly before signing day. Byrd was the No. 7 recruit in Wyoming’s 2018 class (Chad Muma was No. 1). After four years with t he program,
he entered the transfer portal in March 2022 and originally committed to Georgia Tech before flipping to USC for the opportunity to be closer to family. Byrd took
advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to USC in 2023.

After they started dating as seniors in high school, Byrd and his wife (Taysia) both attended Wyoming and were married in Sep tember 2020. They have two children: a
two-year-old son (Messiah) and a one-year-old daughter (Bleu). During the pandemic, Byrd opted out of the 2020 season because of his wife’s asthma. His older sister
(Shalaunda Burney-Robinson) played college basketball (a 6-foot-4 center) at Florida A&M (2014-20) and is currently playing professionally overseas. Three of his
uncles played football at USC and in the NFL: Malcolm Moore, Kenny Moore and Manfred Moore. Byrd graduated with his degree in American studies fro m Wyoming
(May 2022) and is pursuing his master’s degree in gerontology at USC. He accepted his invitations to the 2024 Hula Bowl a nd 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Wyoming; Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (12/2) 45 9.5 6.5 2 1 0 Wyoming; Freshman All-American; Led team in sacks
2020: Opted out because of the pandemic Wyoming
2021: (8/6) 37 3.5 3.5 0 0 0 Wyoming; Missed the final five games (shoulder)
2022: (14/4) 28 7.5 4.0 1 1 0 USC
2023: (13/13) 49 11.0 6.0 4 1 0 USC; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in FFs and TFL
Total: (51/25) 164 31.5 20.0 7 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6027 255 9 3/4 33 5/8 79 7/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6030 251 9 7/8 33 1/2 80 5/8 5.01 2.97 1.84 32 9’6” 4.59 7.52 18

STRENGTHS: Quick first step with body bend and fast hands … plays long on tape (and the tape measure agrees) … stays balanced on his feet, with the flexibility to
elude blockers in space or battle through contact … throws hands with violence at the top of his rush to knock away the reach of blockers … has a natural feel for
setting up inside/outside spins with bait technique and sustained speed … stunt/twist transitions are fast and physical … plays with passion, and his fire stays lit well
through the whistle … good eyes to peel off and make plays in the screen game … already has a mature lifestyle – married with two children, and there is no mystery
behind his motivation.

WEAKNESSES: Modest build and can be engulfed by wide-based blockers … inconsistent run defender and needs to prioritize his contain responsibilities … can be
washed out of the hole, because of spotty technique at the point of attack … once blockers get their hands on him, he usually stays engaged … plays fast, but often
sacrifices body control in the process, which can dismantle his pass-rush plan … charged-up play style also leads to missed tackles when he plays too hot … missed the
final five games of the 2021 season at Wyoming after suffering a shoulder injury; suffered a pectoral injury that required offseason surgery (January 2023), forcing
him to sit out 2023 spring practices … will turn 25 years old during his NFL rookie season.

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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at USC, Byrd was an edge rusher (two- and three-point stances) in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s hybrid front. After
putting himself on the NFL radar at Wyoming, he transferred to the Trojans in 2022 and had his best season in 2023 with a team-high 41 pressures. As a pass rusher,
he plays fast out of the blocks, with the body twitch to maneuver through gaps. He lacks tempo in his rush attack, though, which disrupts his ability to finish in the
backfield. His Tasmanian Devil-like play style is both a good and bad quality. The main concern comes in the run game, where he is inconsistent at the point of attack,
and his outside shoulder can be covered up too easily in his contain attempts. Overall, Byrd has NFL-worthy flashes, because of his length and always-revving
motor, but his consistency — especially as a run defender — must improve for him to make it in the NFL. He projects as a development prospect and a likely
candidate for the practice squad.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

32. RON STONE JR. | Washington State 6031 | 247 lbs. | 6SR San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian) 5/26/2000 (age 23.91) #10

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (14/2) 32 3.0 2.5 0 1 0
2020: (4/3) 13 2.0 1.5 1 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 63 11.5 5.0 1 3 0 First Team All-Pac-12; Blocked FG
2022: (13/13) 34 4.0 2.0 0 3 0 Second Team All-Pac-12
2023: (12/12) 60 11.0 5.0 3 1 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in FFs; Hula Bowl
Total: (58/42) 202 31.5 16.0 5 8 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6031 247 9 5/8 32 1/2 76 5/8 4.69 2.75 1.63 35 1/2 10’3” - - 16 (no shuttles or drills – left hamstring)

SUMMARY: Ron Stone Jr. grew up in a football family. His father (Ron) was a fourth-round pick (No. 96) in the 1993 NFL Draft and won two Super Bowls at guard with
the Dallas Cowboys. His two older sisters (Ronna and Ronika) were college athletes at Oregon. Stone was an All-League pass rusher as a senior at Valley Christian. A
three-star recruit, he had multiple Pac-12 offers and signed with Washington State. He earned All-Pac-12 honors in each of his final three seasons. Stone is undersized
and can get out of control in his attack, but multiple offensive linemen have said he was their toughest opponent, because of his violent hands and ability to work in
different moves. He is relentless versus the run and tackles like he is in a bad mood. He projects as a SAM backer, although he is unproven in reverse. Overall, Stone is
missing a distinguishing trait that will separate him on an NFL depth chart, but he has a worker -bee attitude and will make it tough for a coach to cut him.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

33. DAVID UGWOEGBU | Houston 6037 | 243 lbs. | 5SR Katy, Texas (Seven Lakes) 9/13/2000 (age 23.62) #12

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (14/1) 19 4.0 1.0 0 1 0 Oklahoma
2020: (14/1) 19 3.0 1.0 0 1 1 Oklahoma; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/5) 49 1.5 0.0 0 0 0 Oklahoma
2022: (13/13) 109 7.5 2.0 0 1 0 Oklahoma; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Graduated (criminology) from Oklahoma
2023: (12/7) 41 6.0 3.0 1 3 0 Houston; Moved from LB to DE; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (66/27) 237 22.0 7.0 1 6 1

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COMBINE 6037 250 10 1/4 33 3/4 80 3/8 - - - 31 1/2 - - - 21 (no run, broad, shuttle, 3-cone — rt quad)
PRO DAY 6037 243 10 1/4 33 3/4 80 1/2 4.86 2.89 1.75 28 1/2 9’8” 4.71 7.56 - (stood on combine bench – choice)

SUMMARY: David Ugwoegbu (uh-GWAY-boo), one of three children, grew up in Nigeria (his late father was a diplomat) before moving to the United States with his
mother at age 4. He picked up football from his older brother (Bright), who went on to play at Oregon Stat e. A four-star recruit, he signed with Oklahoma (over
Alabama and Texas A&M) and played linebacker for four seasons before transferring to Houston and transitioning to an edge-rusher role for the 2023 season. With
above-average build and length, Ugwoegbu plays strong through contact (speed-to-power specialist) and uses his hands to force his way off blocks. With his
background as a linebacker, he is used to playing on his feet, but his speed and change -of-direction skills are lacking. His pass-rush repertoire is predictably raw.
Overall, Ugwoegbu doesn’t show true rush instincts or desired explosiveness, but he plays stout versus the run and projects as a possible SAM edge ‘backer.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

34. RICHARD JIBUNOR | Troy 6020 | 232 lbs. | 6SR Delta State, Nigeria (Athens) 5/17/1999 (age 24.94) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 7 3.0 2.0 1 0 0 Auburn; Redshirted; Charged with DUI prior to enrolling (December 2017)
2019: Sat out because of transfer rules Troy; Entered transfer portal in June 2019
2020: (11/4) 33 7.0 4.5 2 0 0 Troy; Third Team All-SBC
2021: (11/11) 41 10.0 8.0 1 2 2 Troy; Third Team All-SBC
2022: (14/10) 41 11.0 7.5 3 3 1 Troy; Third Team All-SBC; Graduated with his degree in social science
2023: (14/13) 59 18.0 10.0 3 0 0 Troy; First Team All-SBC; Led team in FFs and TFLs; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (54/38) 181 49.0 32.0 10 5 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6020 232 9 3/4 33 5/8 82 1/2 4.69 2.74 1.65 35 10’4” 4.35 7.52 25

SUMMARY: Richard Jibunor grew up playing basketball and soccer in Nigeria, until he was given the opportunity to play high school sports in the U.S. After moving to
Georgia, he started playing football as a sophomore at Athens Christian and immediately led the team in tackles (also won a 300-meter hurdle state title). A four-star
recruit, he committed to Auburn (over Alabama) but left after one season. He transferred to Troy and finished with 46.0 tackles for loss and 30.0 sacks over four
seasons (both rank fourth best in school history). Rushing off the edge, Jibunor plays fast and fluid to wear down blockers. He has terrific length and uses it well to
swat/knock down hands, and he will go for the football once he reaches the pocket (10 career forced fumbles). Rigid body control leaves him inconsistent as an edge
setter. Overall, Jibunor has a tweener skill set and freelances too often, but his linear explosion and long arms are intriguing foundational traits.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

35. SUNDIATA ANDERSON | Grambling 6040 | 247 lbs. | 6SR College Park, Ga. (North Clayton) 7/28/2000 (age 23.74) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (5/0) 7 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 Offseason wrist surgery
2019: (1/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (weight dropped to 200 pounds)
2020: (4/0) 14 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (2/0) 33 9.5 5.5 3 1 0 First Team All-SWAC; Led team in FFs and sacks
2022: (10/8) 50 12.5 7.0 2 2 0 Second Team All-SWAC; Led team in FFs, sacks, TFL
2023: (11/11) 60 11.5 5.0 2 0 0 First Team All-SWAC; Led team in FFs, sacks, TFL; Graduated with degree in biology (May 2023)
Total: (33/19) 165 37.0 20.0 7 3 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6040 247 9 1/2 33 7/8 79 3/8 4.83 2.88 1.70 38 1/2 10’3” 4.34 7.32 15

SUMMARY: Sundiata “Sunny” Anderson, one of three children, grew up south of Atlanta and was a three -sport letterman (baseball, basketball, football) at North
Clayton High. He finished his senior year with 22 tackles for loss and 11.0 sacks. A no-star recruit, he received an FBS scholarship offer from UNLV but “felt at home”
at Grambling State. He battled serious health issues his first seasons on campus, but he had a breakout junior season and followed that up with a strong senior year.
Anderson has a leaner build but long arms and room to continue adding bulk. He needs to get stronger to match up with NFL blockers at the point of attack. He has
shown the ability to win in different ways, including long-arm and violent-chop moves. His motor and ability to close in pursuit are lasting takeaways from his tape.
Overall, Anderson is an underpowered prospect who needs development time, but his light feet, long arms and pass -rush promise are appealing traits.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

36. AJ SIMON | Albany 6012 | 260 lbs. | 6SR Tobyhanna, Pa. (Pocono Mountain West) 12/2/1998 (age 25.40) #8
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: (10/1) 20 3.5 3.5 0 1 0 Bloomsburg
2019: Redshirted Bloomsburg
2020: Season canceled because of the pandemic Bloomsburg
2021: (10/10) 60 16.5 8.0 3 1 0 Bloomsburg; First Team All-PSAC
2022: (9/8) 30 10.5 5.0 1 1 1 Albany
2023: (15/15) 55 21.5 12.5 2 2 0 Albany; First Team All-American; First Team All-CAA; Led team in TFL
Total: (44/34) 165 52.0 29.0 6 5 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6012 260 9 3/4 32 77 5/8 4.63 2.76 1.57 31 9’8” 4.47 7.28 34

SUMMARY: Amitral “AJ” Simon, who has two sisters, grew up in eastern Pennsylvania. After missing his junior and senior seasons at Pocono West High because of
injury, he spent a graduate year in 2017 as a defensive tackle at Kirkland Academy (Pa.). He signed with Division II Bloomsbu rg (Pa.), where he spent four years before
transferring to FCS Albany for his final two seasons of eligibility. He produced an All -America 2023 campaign, leading the team with 21.5 tackles for loss and 74
pressures. Simon gave FCS quarterbacks nightmares on tape, because of the different ways he created pressure (even when seeing chips and extra blockers). He has a
compact, power-packed body type, and his hands and feet work in concert to shimmy and shoot gaps or bully his way through contact. Overall, Simon will find a lot
more resistance to his rush style against NFL blockers, but he plays with the competitive juices that will get him in the NFL door.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

37. JUSTIN BLAZEK | Wisc.-Platteville 6032 | 252 lbs. | 5SR Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley) 2/27/2002 (age 22.16) #2

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (6/0) 2 1.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: Season canceled because of the pandemic
2021: (6/5) 41 7.0 2.0 0 2 1 Team captain; Missed four games (injury)
2022: (10/10) 58 12.0 9.0 0 3 1 First Team All-American; WIAC Def. POY; First Team All-WIAC; Led team in sacks, TFL; Team captain
2023: (11/11) 60 17.0 8.5 2 8 2 First Team All-American; WIAC Def. POY; Led team in sacks, TFL; Team captain; 1-yd TD pass; 4 rushing TDs
Total: (33/26) 161 37.0 19.5 2 13 4

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6032 252 9 3/4 32 3/4 80 3/8 4.83 2.76 1.72 36 1/2 9’11” 4.25 6.99 14

SUMMARY: Justin Blazek grew up in Naperville and started playing tackle football in third grade. At Neuqua Valley High, he was a stand out in baseball, basketball and
football. A no-star recruit, he enrolled at Division III Wisconsin-Platteville and initially played wide receiver/tight end before moving to defense during his second
season. Over his final two seasons, he became one of the most productive pass rushers in Division III. He also returned to hi s offensive roots with five touchdowns in
2023. With his change-of-direction skills and lower-body burst, he can dip around the arc or play on his feet and chase in the flats. He shows quality raw strength, but
he doesn’t play with NFL power and will be physically overwhelmed/washed at the point of attack. Overall, Blazek faces a monumental jump in competition
compared to what he faced in college, but he has the try-hard attitude and athletic potential that will stand out in an NFL camp.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

38. OVIE OGHOUFO | LSU 6027 | 248 lbs. | 6SR Lathrup Village, Mich. (Harrison) 3/27/2000 (age 24.08) #2
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: Redshirted Notre Dame; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (9/0) 12 1.0 1.0 0 1 0 Notre Dame
2020: (11/0) 10 1.5 1.5 0 2 0 Notre Dame; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/8) 42 5.5 2.0 0 2 0 Texas; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/12) 54 8.5 2.5 2 3 0 Texas; Graduated with degree from Texas
2023: (13/11) 34 4.0 2.5 1 1 0 LSU; Enrolled in January 2023; Graduated with master’s degree from LSU
Total: (58/31) 152 20.5 9.5 3 9 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6027 248 9 3/4 33 3/4 80 7/8 4.81 2.78 1.68 34 9’11” 4.40 7.22 20

SUMMARY: Ovie (OH-vee) Oghoufo (uh-GO-fu) was born in Nigeria, but he grew up in the Detroit and learned football from his cousin (Mario Ojemudia). He was
initially a tight end before playing defensive end and posting 106 tackles as a senior. A three-star recruit, he fell in love with Notre Dame (over Michigan) and spent
three seasons in South Bend. He transferred to Texas and had his best season in 2022 — but passed up the NFL to rejoin Brian Kelly at LSU. A JACK edge rusher in
college, Oghoufo is quick off the ball and has some lightning in his hands, especially with a few steps of momentum. However, his ef ficiency as a rusher hasn’t
developed. In the run game, he has length at the point of attack, but his block recognition is inconsistent, and his core strength and balance are average at best.
Overall, Oghoufo is the quintessential “flash” rusher who can win high side with initial burst and speed, but he has tweener traits and doesn’t get home enough.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

39. NATE LYNN | William & Mary 6026 | 253 lbs. | 5SR Charlotte, N.C. (Vance) 7/6/2002 (age 21.80) #99
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (12/0) 14 1.5 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (3/0) 7 1.0 0.0 0 1 0 Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (10/10) 52 13.5 12.0 6 2 0 First Team All-American; First Team All-CAA; Tied school record for single-season sacks
2022: (13/13) 61 13.0 8.0 4 0 0 Third Team All-American; First Team All-CAA; Led team in FFs
2023: (10/10) 58 11.0 8.0 2 0 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-CAA; Led team in FFs and sacks
Total: (48/33) 265 40.0 28.0 12 3 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6026 253 9 3/8 31 76 1/8 4.82 2.86 1.65 30 1/2 9’6” 4.62 7.43 20

SUMMARY: Nate Lynn grew up on the South Side of Chicago and played football at Homewood Flossmoor High. Prior to his senior year, he m oved to the Charlotte
area and led Vance High to the school’s first appearance in the state title game, finishing the season with 6 1 tackles and 14.0 sacks. A no-star recruit, he didn’t have
many options until FCS William & Mary entered the picture late. Lynn had a breakout 2021 season, and he finished No. 2 in sch ool history with 28.0 sacks and No. 3 in
tackles for loss (40.0). Lining up both inside and outside the tackle, Lynn helps compensate for his average length with blocking recognition and pop on contact.
However, his shaky anchor and pad level in the run game need work. He is a high-motor competitor, which helps him find his counters and chase down ball carriers.
Overall, Lynn isn’t a super-charged athlete, but he rushes with contact balance and powerful hands that are always working and help him pry open rush lanes.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

40. TAYLOR UPSHAW | Arizona 6035 | 246 lbs. | 6SR Bradenton, Fla. (Braden River) 8/13/1999 (age 24.70) #11

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Michigan
2019: (6/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Michigan
2020: (6/2) 17 3.0 1.0 1 0 0 Michigan; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/0) 5 3.0 2.0 0 0 0 Michigan
2022: (14/0) 12 4.5 2.0 0 1 1 Michigan
2023: (13/13) 31 11.5 8.5 1 1 0 Arizona; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks; Hula Bowl
Total: (51/15) 67 22.0 13.5 2 2 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6035 246 9 32 3/4 79 1/4 4.82 2.83 1.70 30 9’3” 4.41 7.40 21

SUMMARY: Regan “Taylor” Upshaw has a football pedigree — his father (Regan) was a first-round pick in 1996 and played nine seasons as a defensive lineman in the
NFL. However, Upshaw, who was home-schooled growing up, didn’t start playing football until his junior year at Braden River High. He quickly turned into a coveted
recruit and signed with Michigan over Florida. He was part of a defensive line rotation much of his career before transferrin g to Arizona in 2023 for an opportunity to
see starting reps. Upshaw has a moldable frame and good-enough length to set a hard edge, although his stack-and-shed mechanics have room to improve. A stiff
athlete when trying to bend and run the hoop, he is more of a linear athlete who gains ground with his first step. His motor consistently runs hot in pursuit. Overall,
Upshaw doesn’t have a singular trait that separates him, but he is a relentless rusher with physical hands and enough functional athleticism to get an NFL shot.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


41 Andre Carter Indiana 6035 285 4.96 2.81 1.76 33 8'9" 4.60 7.38 33 10 1/4 32 81
42 Jamree Kromah James Madison 6034 274 4.77 2.75 1.60 31 10'0" 4.63 7.34 DNP 9 3/4 34 1/2 81
43 Anthony Goodlow Oklahoma State 6041 283 4.95 2.89 1.88 28 9'4" 4.42 7.15 22 9 1/2 34 5/8 82 5/8
44 Jacoby Windmon Michigan State 6006 235 4.65 2.56 1.60 31 9'7" 4.40 7.31 16 9 5/8 32 3/8 76 3/4
45 Byron Vaughns Baylor 6033 225 4.63 2.80 1.72 32 9'8" 4.60 7.20 12 9 3/8 35 84
46 Jalen Green James Madison DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 19 DNP DNP DNP
47 Daniel Grzesiak Cincinnati 6003 242 4.69 2.72 1.6 35 1/2 10'5" 4.61 7.38 19 9 1/2 32 5/8 79
48 Zareon Hayes Alabama A&M 6007 230 4.66 2.66 1.68 29 9'10" 4.73 7.50 15 9 1/2 31 7/8 76 3/4
49 John Morgan Arkansas 6013 252 4.69 2.69 1.58 35 9'7" 4.56 7.65 25 9 3/4 32 1/8 77 3/8
50 Nate Latu Oklahoma State 6045 250 4.72 2.81 1.65 32 DNP DNP DNP 22 9 3/4 32 3/4 80 1/4
51 Dubem Okonkwo Pittsburg State 5117 230 4.46 2.62 1.57 35 10'1" 4.21 7.17 25 9 3/4 31 1/8 75 5/8
52 Praise Amaewhule UTEP 6021 259 4.84 2.84 1.81 33 1/2 9'8" 4.57 7.51 19 8 3/4 34 7/8 84 3/8
53 Tramel Walthour Georgia 6032 273 5.13 2.96 1.75 30 1/2 8'9" 4.72 7.57 24 9 3/4 31 3/8 78
54 Antonio Alfano Lackawanna 6036 285 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
55 Jaylon Allen Memphis 6024 245 4.84 2.72 1.72 34 10'4" 4.60 7.63 26 9 3/4 32 1/4 79 1/2
56 Rintaro Yamada Waseda (Japan) 6051 243 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/2 32 3/4 79 1/8
57 Chase McGowan Delaware 6010 255 4.70 2.78 1.63 31 9'5" 4.49 7.32 21 9 1/2 30 3/8 75 1/2
58 Shane Bonner Ohio 5113 216 4.79 2.73 1.62 35 10'2" 4.35 6.99 18 9 1/2 30 3/4 75
59 Jake Heimlicher UCLA 6041 247 4.72 2.72 1.63 34 10'0" 4.52 7.02 6 9 3/4 31 7/8 78 1/2
60 Jordan Strachan South Carolina 6036 242 4.83 2.78 1.61 31 1/2 9'6" 4.62 7.44 20 9 3/8 32 78 1/4
61 John McCartan Oregon State 6054 253 5.20 2.90 1.74 35 1/2 10'0" 4.46 7.41 15 9 3/4 32 7/8 78 1/2
62 Isaac Ukwu Ole Miss 6025 261 4.87 2.80 1.65 36 9'11" 4.50 7.35 29 9 5/8 33 81 1/2
63 TJ Franklin Baylor 6054 257 4.83 2.88 1.69 28 9'0" 4.78 7.52 22 9 3/4 32 78 1/8
64 Cameron Chesley Bowie State 6030 240 4.47 2.56 1.59 31 1/2 9'10" 4.41 7.46 24 9 3/4 32 80 3/8
65 Brendan Webb South Dakota 6037 260 4.98 2.82 1.72 32 1/2 9'6" 4.78 7.50 19 9 5/8 31 7/8 80 1/2
66 Nick White Monmouth 6022 252 4.79 2.83 1.69 28 1/2 9'4" 4.48 7.28 18 9 32 3/4 79 1/2
67 Tre'Mon Morris-Brash UCF 6025 246 4.96 2.90 1.72 29 1/2 9'7" 4.49 7.41 DNP 8 3/4 32 1/2 79
68 Olalere Oladipo Ferris State 6024 261 4.89 2.88 1.70 35 1/2 9'8" 4.70 7.53 22 8 7/8 32 3/4 79 1/4
69 Rondell Bothroyd Oklahoma 6027 277 4.99 2.84 1.75 30 8'11" 4.42 7.26 DNP 10 1/8 32 77 5/8
70 Pat Godbolt South Carolina St. 6011 234 4.62 2.72 1.57 34 1/2 9'9" 4.52 7.26 25 10 1/8 32 1/2 76 7/8
71 Jyaire Stevens Buffalo 6033 239 4.65 2.71 1.58 35 9'9" 4.61 7.27 21 10 33 1/4 80 3/8
72 Jesus Gibbs Towson 6026 271 4.99 2.77 1.76 34 9'6" 4.51 7.46 5 10 3/8 31 7/8 78 3/4
73 Owen Porter Marshall 6020 250 4.79 2.76 1.71 32 1/2 9'9" 4.52 7.27 30 8 3/4 31 75 5/8
74 Tyreek Johnson South Carolina 6036 283 4.70 2.72 1.56 35 10'4" 4.49 7.65 33 10 1/8 32 3/4 79 1/2
75 Marcus Stripling Oklahoma 6030 234 4.75 2.72 1.62 33 9'10" 4.56 7.65 16 9 1/4 31 3/8 77
76 DeVere Levelston SMU 6034 281 5.07 2.95 1.83 28 9'5" 4.84 7.57 23 9 7/8 33 78 5/8
77 Max Michel Buffalo 5114 230 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 31 74 1/4
78 Justin Mascoll Clemson 6041 255 4.85 2.83 1.66 29 1/2 9'3" 4.59 7.67 22 9 1/2 34 79 1/2
79 Christian McCarroll Grand Valley St. 6021 246 4.81 2.74 1.68 34 10'3" 4.53 7.64 21 10 1/4 32 7/8 81 1/8
80 Derrick McLendon II Colorado 6020 244 4.92 2.80 1.72 35 10'0" 4.70 7.68 15 9 3/8 31 1/2 78 3/8
81 Elijah McAllister Auburn 6065 271 5.11 2.86 1.66 28 1/2 9'10" 4.59 7.55 18 9 3/8 35 3/8 85
82 Christopher Collins Minnesota 6040 249 4.86 2.81 1.72 29 1/2 9'6" 4.62 7.40 17 9 3/4 33 79 3/4
83 Nyles Gaddy Missouri 6040 254 5.08 2.87 1.75 33 1/2 9'5" 4.77 7.83 21 9 3/8 32 1/2 80 3/4
84 Ian Hall Ferris State 5104 249 4.74 2.75 1.73 34 1/2 9'11" 4.57 7.14 21 9 5/8 31 5/8 77 1/4
85 Patrick Joyner Jr. Kansas 6017 255 5.08 2.94 1.71 29 1/2 9'9" 4.82 7.88 20 10 1/8 33 7/8 82
86 Kwame Sutton Ohio 5104 249 4.77 2.72 1.62 31 9'3" DNP DNP 28 8 3/4 31 1/2 77 1/4
87 Josh Carr Jr. Southern Miss 6030 238 4.74 2.66 1.63 31 1/2 9'11" 4.35 7.15 DNP 9 1/8 32 3/4 78 3/4
88 Anthony Pierce Colorado State 6003 238 4.84 2.75 1.71 31 1/2 9'7" 4.52 7.20 22 9 7/8 31 1/4 75 1/2
89 Julius Welschof Charlotte 6065 257 4.79 2.82 1.64 32 1/2 10'2" 4.40 7.01 DNP 10 1/4 32 1/4 79 3/4
90 Jake Dorn West Florida 6026 273 4.95 2.77 1.63 32 9'7" 4.48 7.58 27 9 1/8 30 7/8 75 1/8
91 Vonnie Watkins Ohio 6034 237 4.85 2.76 1.65 35 1/2 10'4" 4.55 7.50 8 10 32 5/8 79 1/4
92 CJ Ravenell Mo. Western St. 6052 280 5.07 2.93 1.75 30 1/2 8'1" 4.83 7.75 11 9 1/4 32 7/8 81 5/8

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93 Savion Jackson NC State 6020 263 5.07 2.95 1.77 27 1/2 8'8" 4.53 DNP 12 10 31 3/4 79 1/4
94 Isaiah Curry NW Okla. State 6011 240 5.00 2.96 1.79 27 1/2 8'6" 4.79 7.71 15 8 1/4 31 75
95 John McMullen West Florida 5117 268 5.10 2.89 1.71 32 1/2 9'4" 4.66 7.70 26 9 3/8 33 7/8 79 3/4
96 Eloi Kwete Northern Arizona 5114 259 5.01 2.81 1.71 30 8'11" 4.90 7.83 24 10 31 1/2 74 7/8
97 Alex Nobles FIU 6011 243 4.72 2.61 1.48 34 1/2 9'11" 4.34 7.47 28 9 5/8 31 1/2 76 1/4
98 Mikhari Sibblis Ball State 6023 253 4.89 2.76 1.65 36 9'9" 4.45 7.40 21 9 1/2 32 3/8 78 7/8
99 Jordan Domineck Colorado 6020 247 4.93 2.82 1.75 27 9'1" 4.77 7.59 20 9 32 5/8 80 3/4
100 Nelson Paul SMU 6010 226 4.69 2.76 1.70 32 9'10" 4.58 7.09 25 9 1/2 33 1/4 79 5/8
101 Kenny Dyson Jr. Bryant 6034 244 4.96 2.75 1.67 30 1/2 9'7" 4.68 7.52 23 9 3/8 33 3/8 79 1/2
102 Jeremy Lewis East Carolina 6013 225 4.77 2.70 1.69 37 10'3" 4.43 7.19 21 9 5/8 31 7/8 77 3/4
103 Sam Burton Marshall 5117 248 4.91 2.74 1.75 31 9'3" 4.57 7.47 23 8 7/8 32 75 1/2
104 Sekai Asoau-Afoa Washington 6031 264 4.94 2.84 1.69 31 9'4" 4.25 7.44 21 9 7/8 33 3/8 79 3/8
105 Marvin Pearson Elon 6006 245 4.83 2.82 1.64 31 1/2 9'3" 4.39 7.04 20 9 1/4 32 78 1/2
106 Rojé Stona Arkansas 6057 263 4.76 2.78 1.61 33 1/2 10'4" 4.72 7.82 23 10 3/8 35 1/8 85
107 Xavier Peters FAU 6021 238 5.00 2.72 1.69 25 9'0" 4.42 7.88 20 8 32 3/8 78 3/4
108 Jeremiah Jackson Davenport 6040 217 4.82 2.70 1.73 33 10'0" 4.84 7.82 8 9 1/2 33 1/2 81 1/2
109 Maurice White Central Michigan 6042 266 4.90 2.77 1.72 29 9'5" 4.97 8.09 15 8 5/8 33 1/4 79 3/4
110 Loobert Denelus Benedict 5113 282 5.03 2.89 1.78 29 1/2 8'2" 4.69 7.94 26 9 3/8 32 77 1/4
111 Devin Cowan Southern Illinois 6004 219 5.00 2.75 1.69 29 9'3" 4.21 7.06 16 8 1/2 31 1/8 77
112 Caleb Okechukwu Syracuse 6023 260 DNP DNP 1.75 DNP 9'1" DNP DNP DNP 9 1/2 32 1/4 78 1/2
113 Jordan Williams Emporia State 5113 262 4.86 2.82 1.57 25 1/2 8'9" 4.56 7.62 21 9 3/8 29 7/8 73 5/8
114 Sam Latham Texas State 6057 271 4.97 2.95 1.82 33 9'8" 4.53 7.51 23 10 3/8 33 1/2 80 1/2
115 Pheldarius Payne Virginia Tech 6023 286 4.87 2.83 1.65 31 9'0" DNP DNP DNP 9 7/8 33 78 1/2
116 Micah Roane South Dakota 6032 259 5.03 2.96 1.77 29 8'10" 4.65 7.72 17 10 1/4 31 1/2 77
117 Brandon Wright Michigan State 6013 250 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 19 DNP DNP DNP
118 Matt Thomas Colorado State 6020 290 5.27 2.98 1.82 29 8'11" 4.71 7.56 24 9 7/8 32 1/2 78 7/8
119 Darrian Brokenburr Howard 6024 264 4.89 2.79 1.69 31 1/2 10'0" 4.42 DNP DNP 9 3/8 33 78 5/8
120 Jay Person Chattanooga 6022 237 DNP DNP DNP 31 DNP DNP DNP 17 8 5/8 32 78 1/8
121 Tre Jackson FAU 6027 245 5.10 2.84 1.69 31 9'6" 4.83 8.15 17 9 32 1/2 78 3/4
122 Jaylen Joyner Memphis 6012 244 5.00 2.81 1.79 27 1/2 8'8" 4.72 7.62 DNP 8 5/8 32 1/8 77
123 Zach Hester Colorado Mines 6030 251 5.01 3.01 1.71 29 9'5" 4.60 7.45 17 9 7/8 31 5/8 76 3/4
124 Tylen Coleman Idaho 5114 274 4.80 2.82 1.72 30 9'4" 4.66 7.26 32 9 1/2 31 76 1/2
125 Caden Houghtelling Northern Iowa 6036 255 5.00 2.90 1.80 33 1/2 9'6" 5.07 7.80 28 9 1/2 31 5/8 77 3/4
126 Solomon Zubairu Mercer 5117 242 4.97 2.78 1.62 34 1/2 9'8" 4.52 7.47 22 9 1/4 33 76 1/2
127 Eddie Miller-Garrett Ohio Dominican 6017 239 5.02 2.88 1.76 27 9'3" 4.88 7.58 19 10 1/4 32 5/8 76 5/8
128 Quinn Sweeney Springfield 6040 257 5.00 2.90 1.67 29 9'6" 4.40 7.73 19 9 3/8 34 81 7/8
129 Rick D'Abreu TCU 6013 264 4.94 2.80 1.76 28 9'5" 4.79 7.76 17 9 7/8 32 7/8 81 7/8
130 Tim Varga Southern Illinois 6021 250 5.00 2.70 1.60 33 9'6" 4.43 7.12 21 9 1/8 31 5/8 76 3/8
131 Joe Mera Samford 6003 265 5.06 2.97 1.75 28 8'8" 4.78 7.96 17 9 3/4 33 1/8 78 1/4
132 Jonathan Ross South Florida 6015 247 4.98 2.84 1.68 25 1/2 8'6" 4.78 7.64 17 8 1/4 31 5/8 77 1/4
133 Jaelen Johnson North Dakota 6017 255 5.00 2.79 1.68 30 9'3" 4.59 7.59 14 9 1/8 32 1/4 78 1/4
134 Arlen Williams SE Louisiana 6006 208 4.78 2.84 1.63 30 1/2 9'11" 4.75 7.87 14 9 1/4 32 77 1/2
135 Anthony Nelson Duke 6014 275 5.16 2.88 1.80 25 8'9" 4.62 7.41 DNP 9 1/2 30 1/4 74 7/8
136 Christian Teague Maryland 6047 255 5.12 2.58 1.54 27 9'8" 4.69 7.46 15 9 1/2 34 83
137 Dev Rice Northern Iowa 6035 251 4.90 2.87 1.81 31 1/2 9'4" 5.00 7.88 22 9 5/8 33 1/8 79
138 Deshon Hall Jr. Louisiana Tech 6017 259 4.89 2.78 1.68 34 9'11" 4.58 7.40 26 9 5/8 32 1/8 77 1/2
139 Bartholomew Ogbu North Dakota 6025 256 5.02 2.84 1.75 29 8'5" 4.91 7.95 18 9 1/4 32 3/4 79 3/8
140 Joe MacDougall Assumption 6062 266 5.10 2.88 1.75 30 8'9" 4.61 7.45 15 9 3/4 33 80 3/4
141 Ian White Howard 6051 255 4.81 2.94 1.71 28 8'11" 4.64 7.86 16 9 3/4 32 79 1/2
142 Noah Washington Morgan State 6032 279 5.00 2.96 1.75 29 1/2 8'9" 4.58 7.90 20 9 1/8 33 1/8 80 1/8
143 Curtis Ryans North Greenville 6046 246 4.95 2.84 1.74 27 1/2 9'8" 4.56 7.92 DNP 9 1/8 35 3/8 84
144 Isaiah Johnson Fresno State 6017 237 4.90 2.82 1.71 34 1/2 10'2" 4.33 7.37 19 9 1/8 32 1/8 78 5/8
145 Dylan Reeves Limestone 6032 237 4.93 2.78 1.79 27 1/2 9'9" 4.82 7.71 23 10 31 5/8 78 1/8
146 Davoan Hawkins West Virginia 6026 266 5.06 2.97 1.77 23 9'3" 4.73 7.70 18 9 1/8 33 5/8 81 1/4
147 Tyler Smith Alcorn State 6012 233 4.90 2.81 1.70 30 9'8" 4.64 7.57 14 10 1/8 32 1/8 78 5/8
148 Taijh Alston Colorado 6043 251 5.32 3.02 1.85 26 1/2 9'0" 4.82 7.74 18 9 1/2 32 1/4 78 1/4
149 Juan Henry TAMU-Commerce 6004 237 5.19 3.01 1.84 22 1/2 8'9" 4.83 7.89 DNP 9 32 1/8 77 1/8
150 Elijah Shelton UNLV 6014 232 5.00 2.88 1.70 28 1/2 9'2" 4.77 7.58 14 9 1/4 31 74 1/2
151 Branden Spencer UNC Pembroke 6020 264 5.08 2.92 1.75 25 9'2" 4.83 7.81 21 9 3/4 32 7/8 81 1/2
152 Charles Coleman III South Alabama 6015 274 5.06 2.86 1.62 26 8'8" 4.92 7.95 21 9 1/4 33 1/4 79 3/8
153 Miqueal Pillow-Smiley Virginia State 6006 257 5.19 2.96 1.83 28 1/2 8'9" 4.87 8.11 DNP 10 32 79 1/8
154 Cordarrius Bailey Northern Iowa 6030 271 5.66 3.17 1.95 27 8'0" 4.91 8.03 26 9 5/8 33 1/8 82 1/8
155 Detavious Eldridge La. Christian 5113 240 5.19 2.94 1.75 28 9'4" 4.60 7.76 18 9 1/4 31 1/2 75 1/8
156 Darren Hicks Jr. Southwestern 6000 251 5.20 3.03 1.68 22 1/2 7'11" 4.82 7.90 15 8 3/4 31 1/8 76 7/8
157 Andres Fox Memphis 6043 249 5.19 2.88 1.83 29 9'2" 4.69 7.51 DNP 10 7/8 32 7/8 80 3/8
158 Davonchae Bryant West Alabama 6054 290 5.19 2.90 1.77 24 1/2 8'4" 4.87 8.46 14 9 3/4 34 3/8 82
159 Dante Cleveland Southern Illinois 6013 293 5.53 3.13 1.71 23 7'11" 4.90 8.00 30 8 3/8 31 1/8 77 5/8

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DEFENSIVE TACKLES

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. BYRON MURPHY II Texas 1st 3JR 6004 297 4.87 (1.69) 10 1/4 32 3/8 77 1/8 21.63
2. JOHNNY NEWTON Illinois 1st-2nd 4SR 6015 304 DNP (DNP) 9 1/2 32 3/8 75 7/8 21.65
3. KRIS JENKINS Michigan 2nd 4JR 6026 299 4.91 (1.70) 9 3/8 34 79 1/8 22.54
4. RUKE ORHORHORO Clemson 2nd-3rd 5SR 6040 294 4.89 (1.67) 9 3/8 34 79 1/2 22.53
5. MIKE HALL JR. Ohio State 2nd-3rd 3SO 6026 299 4.75 (1.65) 10 33 1/2 81 1/8 20.87
6. MAASON SMITH LSU 2nd-3rd 3SO 6051 306 5.01 (1.75) 8 1/2 35 84 5/8 21.53
7. BRADEN FISKE Florida State 3rd 6SR 6035 292 4.78 (1.68) 9 3/8 31 76 3/4 24.27
8. BRANDON DORLUS Oregon 3rd 5SR 6030 283 4.85 (1.68) 9 3/8 33 1/4 80 7/8 23.09
9. MEKHI WINGO LSU 3rd-4th 3JR 6002 284 4.85 (1.63) 9 1/4 32 77 7/8 21.02
10. T’VONDRE SWEAT Texas 4th 5SR 6044 366 5.27 (1.80) 10 1/4 33 1/4 81 1/4 22.79
11. GABE HALL Baylor 4th 5SR 6060 294 5.02 (1.71) 9 1/2 34 1/2 83 5/8 23.29
12. DEWAYNE CARTER Duke 4th-5th 5SR 6023 302 4.99 (1.72) 10 1/4 33 79 1/8 23.38
13. LEONARD TAYLOR III Miami (Fla.) 4th-5th 3JR 6034 303 5.12 (1.75) 9 33 7/8 80 5/8 21.91
14. JUSTIN EBOIGBE Alabama 5th 5SR 6043 297 5.18 (1.79) 9 3/4 33 3/8 80 3/4 23.04
15. MARCUS HARRIS Auburn 5th-6th 5SR 6023 286 5.06 (1.76) 9 5/8 32 78 1/4 23.58
16. JADEN CRUMEDY Mississippi State 5th-6th 6SR 6037 301 4.97 (1.69) 9 1/2 33 77 1/2 23.74
17. FABIEN LOVETT SR. Florida State 5th-6th 6SR 6037 316 5.00 (1.75) 10 3/8 35 1/2 83 1/8 24.39
18. KEITH RANDOLPH JR. Illinois 6th 5SR 6034 296 5.15 (1.78) 9 7/8 32 3/4 80 1/4 22.65
19. KHRISTIAN BOYD Northern Iowa 6th 6SR 6023 329 DNP (DNP) 9 5/8 31 7/8 77 1/8 24.17
20. JORDAN JEFFERSON LSU 6th-7th 5SR 6026 316 5.08 (1.78) 9 7/8 33 1/8 79 1/4 22.59
21. MCKINNLEY JACKSON Texas A&M 6th-7th 4SR 6014 326 5.26 (1.78) 10 33 7/8 80 1/4 22.33
22. TYLER DAVIS Clemson 6th-7th 5SR 6020 301 5.02 (1.71) 9 1/4 31 3/8 75 23.48
23. JOWON BRIGGS Cincinnati 7th-PFA 5SR 6014 313 5.00 (1.77) 9 7/8 31 3/4 78 3/4 23.65
24. MYLES MURPHY North Carolina PFA 4SR 6041 309 5.20 (1.81) 9 3/4 33 7/8 79 22.41
25. EVAN ANDERSON FAU PFA 4SR 6011 320 5.32 (1.77) 9 1/4 32 3/8 78 1/2 22.20
26. LEVI DRAKE RODRIGUEZ TAMU-Commerce PFA 5SR 6020 300 5.00 (1.79) 10 1/4 32 3/8 79 3/8 23.73
27. JUSTIN ROGERS Auburn PFA 4SR 6024 322 5.53 (1.86) 10 1/8 33 79 22.62
28. TAKI TAIMANI Oregon PFA 6SR 6014 309 5.29 (1.84) 10 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/2 24.55
29. ZION LOGUE Georgia PFA 5SR 6055 314 5.14 (1.81) 10 33 1/2 80 1/4 22.78
30. CASEY ROGERS Oregon PFA 6SR 6043 294 4.84 (1.75) 9 32 78 1/2 25.35

1. BYRON MURPHY II | Texas 6004 | 297 lbs. | 3JR DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 9/8/2002 (age 21.63) #90
BACKGROUND: Byron Murphy II, the third of four boys, was born and raised in DeSoto. When Murphy was 5 years old, his father (Byron Sr.), who was a standout
football player in high school, introduced him to football. It became Murphy’s immediate passion (along with a little bit of basketball with his brothers). He was a
running back and linebacker throughout pee-wee and youth football. At Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School, he was named the Offensive Player of the Year in
seventh and eighth grade. Murphy enrolled at DeSoto High School, where he was teammates with several future FBS players, including WR Laviska Shenault. After
starting out on JV, he moved up to varsity as a freshman linebacker. Murphy had no intention to move to defensive line, but as the starting middle linebacker as a
sophomore, the coaches introduced a blitz package in which he would creep up as an extra lineman. It was so successful that the coaches decided to make the move
permanent. From his new position as a junior, Murphy posted 98 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and four forced fumbles (one returned for a touchdown),
earning All-District honors. He led DeSoto to a 10-2 finish as a senior and notched 14.0 sacks in 2020, which broke Von Miller’s single-season school record. Murphy
also had 79 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss and one forced fumble, which earned him first team All-State and All-District. Before enrolling at Texas, he also earned his
associate degree from Dallas College (May 2021).

A four-star recruit, Murphy was the No. 49 defensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 54 recruit in Texas. Playing next to five -star defensive lineman
Shemar Turner at DeSoto (No. 22 overall recruit in the 2021 class and a Texas A&M commit), he went slightly overlooked early in his recruitment, but his tape and
performances at recruiting camps quickly changed that. At age 16, Murphy was invited to the Opening Regional in Dallas in 2019 and tested in the 98th percentile at
276 pounds. After his sophomore season, the offers started to pour in, including from Colorado, Georgia Tech, Kansas, SMU, TCU and Utah. His fir st major offer, from
Georgia, came after his junior year. In March 2020, Murphy was offered by Baylor, and he officially committed to first-year head coach Dave Aranda. However, he
flipped to Texas toward the end of his senior season. Tom Herman was fired two weeks after Murphy signed with the Longhorns, but he stayed committed with new
head coach Steve Sarkisian and was the No. 6 recruit in Sarkisian’s first class in Austin. He was a three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and is
studying kinesiology and exercise science at Texas. After three seasons with the Longhorns, Murphy elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He
accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but pulled out a few weeks before the event.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (12/1) 15 3.5 2.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (13/1) 26 3.0 1.0 0 0 0
2023: (14/14) 29 8.5 5.0 0 0 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Big 12 DL of the Year; 1-yard rush TD; 1-yard receiving TD
Total: (39/16) 70 15.0 8.0 0 0 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6004 297 10 1/4 32 3/8 77 1/8 4.87 2.83 1.69 33 9’3” - - 28 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6011 306 10 1/8 32 1/4 77 1/4 - - - - - 4.50 7.50 - (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Power-packed, explosive first-step athlete … comes off the ball low and strong with natural body flexibility … lines up in a wide stance and uses lateral
quickness and loose change of direction to access multiple gaps … hands are both urgent and purposeful … go-to move is a slap-club-rip combination … skillfully grabs
and shucks the wrists of blockers for easier access … instinctive run defender and quickly finds the ball to stack and separate in the hole … compactly built with
proportionate body density in his upper and lower halves to anchor … member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” for his impressive weight-room feats (455-pound
front squat, 375-pound power clean) … fourth defensive lineman in Texas history to score a touchdown on offense; scored twice in 2023 (one rushing, one receiving)
… plays hard with terrific secondary effort … Texas coaches say he found more of a leadership voice in 2023 and served as a t eam captain for four games.

WEAKNESSES: Short and sawed-off, lacking ideal length measurements regardless of scheme … left too much production in the backfield , because of his shorter arms
and overaggressive nature … didn’t register a batted pass or forced fumble in his 39 games in college, which also reflects hi s lack of length … occasionally engulfed
and washed when he is a beat late to establish his positioning … benefited from a heavy rotation (averaged only 31.3 defensive snaps per game in 2023), as well as
from playing next to another future NFL starter, T’Vondre Sweat … mediocre career production.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Murphy played multiple spots on the interior of defensive coordinator Jeff Choate’s scheme. Although h is stats don’t jump
off the page, his production improved each season, and he finished 2023 with a team-best 45 pressures and ranked No. 1 among all FBS interior defensive linemen in
pass rush win percentage (19.6 percent). Murphy fires off the ball to get vertical push through gaps or establish low-man positioning, which helps him shed blocks or
anchor the point of attack. He can get swallowed up at times, but his effort and hand usage make his lack of size less of a concern than expected. Overall, Murphy
doesn’t have ideal length, but his rare combination of lower-body twitch, natural leverage and power throughout his frame sets his apart. With his disruptive
energy, both as a pass rusher and versus the run, he projects as an impact starter who can play shaded nose or three -technique, similar to Grady Jarrett.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 16 overall)

2. JOHNNY NEWTON | Illinois 6015 | 304 lbs. | 4SR St. Petersburg, Fla. (Clearwater Central) 8/31/2002 (age 21.65) #4
BACKGROUND: Jer’Zhan (jer-ZAWN) “Johnny” Newton, the fourth of five boys, was born and raised in St. Petersburg. With three older brothers, he was intr oduced to
sports at a young age and started his football journey at the pee -wee level. Newton enrolled at Clearwater Central Catholic High School, where he was teammates
with his three older brothers as a freshman in 2016. Newton saw time on offense at running back, but he was primarily a defen sive lineman over his four seasons on
varsity. As a senior, he led the team to 10 wins and was named an All-American with 104 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 16.0 sacks and three forced fumbles. Newton
finished his prep career with 244 tackles, 45.0 tackles for loss, 24.0 sacks and five forced fumbles. He also lettered in bas ketball.

A three-star recruit, Newton was the No. 51 strongside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 138 recruit in Florida. As a sophomore, he received his
first scholarship offer (Boston College), followed soon after by offers from Florida and West Virginia. Newton also considered Florida State, Georgia Tech and Miami
before verballing to Maryland. However, he flipped to Illinois and head coach Lovie Smith on signing day and was one of the t op-ranked recruits in the Illini class.

His daughter (Jovianne) was born Nov. 17, 2022. His twin older brothers (Jervon and Jerquan) played together at Division II West Florida (2018-21) before transferring
to Division II Mars Hill in 2022 for their final college season. His older brother (Jerjuan) led Toledo in receiving in 2023 and is enter ing his sixth and final season of
eligibility in 2024. His younger brother (Jershaun) recently finished his junior season as the quarterback at Clearwater Central and is a three-star recruit in the 2025
class (with several offers, including from Florida State, Illinois and Louisville). Newton declined his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (8/2) 23 1.5 1.5 1 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (12/11) 50 4.0 3.0 0 0 0
2022: (13/13) 62 14.0 5.5 0 3 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big Ten; Led team in sacks and TFL
2023: (12/11) 52 8.5 7.5 1 2 0 First Team All-American; Big Ten Defensive POY; First Team All-Big Ten; Led team in sacks; Team captain
Total: (45/37) 187 28.0 17.5 2 5 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6015 304 9 1/2 32 3/8 75 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right foot)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (no workout — right foot)

STRENGTHS: Explosive big man with pass-rush instincts … gets upfield quickly with fluidity to win rushing arcs … plays from a low position to leverage the contact
point … balance and power make it tough for blockers to slow him when he pierces gaps … agile-footed to work laterally and sidestep blocks … violent, quick hands to
swim or disengage … alertly sees through blocks and reads run well … flattens down the line and makes plays near the sideline … can’t leave him unblocked backside,
because he will chase it down every time with relentless hustle … can see his smarts in the way he works through pre-snap checklist (personnel, alignments, etc.),
then communicates with his teammates … football character and personal character reviews from his Illinois coaches were “very good,” according to an NFL area
scout … named a senior captain … backfield production stands out (22.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons) … led the FBS with four blocked kicks in 2023 (two
blocked field goals, two blocked extra points) … rarely comes off the field and averaged 62.4 snaps per game in 2023 … didn’t miss a game over the last four seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Compactly built with below-average body width and arm length (one of only two defensive linemen at the combine with a sub-76-inch wingspan) …
will struggle to hold his anchor versus long-armed power … inconsistent snap movements, often jumping too late or too early … needs to cut down on the missed
tackles (see 2023 Kansas tape) … ejected vs. Wisconsin in 2023 for targeting (didn’t start the next game) … plays his tail off and will run out of gas at times … played
with a sore right foot over the second half of the 2023 season (didn’t miss a game); a partial Jones fracture (near his pinky toe) was discovered after the season and
he underwent surgery (January 2024), which sidelined him for most of the draft process.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Illinois, Newton played all over the defensive line but primarily over the B-gap in defensive coordinator Aaron Henry’s hybrid
fronts. He put together an impressive resume with back-to-back All-America seasons in 2022 and 2023, combining for 103 pressures (the most by any FBS interior
defensive lineman in that span). With his twitchy get-off and sense of urgency, Newton creates immediate vertical push and wins early, versus both pass and run,
often forcing quarterbacks to speed up their internal clock. Although he can be engulfed at times, especially in the run game , his use of leverage and violent shed
tactics help him remain a factor, including various snatch/pull techniques to use the weight of blockers against them (NFL scout: “You have to ignore the measurables
and focus on the football player, because he’s a good one.”). Overall, Newton’s undersized, compact frame will be a turn-off for some teams, but he is tough to
block one-on-one, because of his gap quickness, natural power and nose for the ball. He projects as a dependable starting three-technique in the NFL.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 28 overall)

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3. KRIS JENKINS | Michigan 6026 | 299 lbs. | 4JR Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel) 10/10/2001 (age 22.54) #94
BACKGROUND: Kristopher “Kris” Jenkins grew up in Maryland, and he also spent time in North Carolina and New Jersey after his father’s NFL career. His father (Kris
Sr.) and mother (Shadeeka DeLotch) shared custody of him throughout childhood. With a father and uncle in the NFL, Jenkins naturally developed an interest in
football at a young age, spending time in pro locker rooms and participating in youth events. Once he moved back to Maryland, Jenkins played for the Columbia
Ravens in elementary school (he wanted to be a wide receiver when he started playing) and then the Mohoco Lions in middle school. He enrolled at Our Lady of Good
Counsel Catholic High School in Olney and was a three-year varsity letterman at tight end and defensive end. After earning second team All-Conference honors as a
junior, Jenkins was named first team All-Metro and All-Conference as a senior captain. He finished with 40 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss, 15.0 sacks and three forced
fumbles (one returned for a touchdown), which earned him conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. Jenkins helped Our Lady of Good Counsel to a 9 -3 record
and the 2019 conference championship. He was also a member of the school choir.

A three-star recruit, Jenkins was the No. 21 strongside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 19 recruit in Maryland . At the start of his junior year, he
received his first scholarship offer (Rutgers), followed by offers from Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, North Carolina, Northwestern and Penn State after the 2018
season. Michigan offered him before his senior year, and he committed soon after a visit in July 2019. Jenkins was the No. 21 recruit in the Wolverines’ 24-man class
(one of four Maryland natives in the class, including RB Blake Corum).

His father (a Michigan native) played defensive tackle at Maryland and was a second-round pick (No. 44) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 10 seasons in the NFL
(2001-10) for the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets and made four Pro Bowls. Kris Jenkins Sr.’s younger brother (Cullen) went undrafted in the 2003 NFL Draft out
of Central Michigan but played defensive line for 14 seasons in the NFL (2003-16), winning Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers. Kris Jenkins elected to skip his
senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/4) 22 0.5 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (14/14) 54 3.5 2.0 0 0 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
2023: (15/15) 36 4.0 2.0 0 1 1 Second Team All-American; Second Team All-Big Ten; Team captain
Total: (44/33) 112 8.0 4.0 0 1 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 299 9 3/8 34 79 1/8 4.91 2.84 1.70 30 9’7” 4.78 - 29 (no 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6026 301 9 1/2 33 1/4 79 1/4 - - - - - 4.63 - - (no 3-cone — left achilles tightness)

STRENGTHS: Stout, compact body type with evenly distributed bulk … able to leverage single blocks with the leg drive and initial charge to reset the line of scrimmage
… plays square against the run with violent, strong hands at contact to stack, peek and make stops as a two-gapper … excellent body control and finishing power as a
tackler … has range as a pass rusher with secondary quickness to finish … shows off his ankle flexion when running stunts and games … was only 235 pounds as a high
school senior and worked hard to develop his muscle and add mass … high-effort player and his energy tank is always full … jovial by nature on and off the field and
was voted a team captain in 2023 (J.J. McCarthy: “He’s got a spirit inside of him that can’t be kept in.”) … started every game the last two seasons, playing through
injuries … has a better understanding of what it takes to play professional football based on his upbringing and NFL bloodlin es.

WEAKNESSES: Not very broad and lacks ideal length (likely maxed out right around 300 pounds) … negative reps were usually a result of him getting caught high with
his pad level … can be turned and uprooted by double teams … inconsistent rush plan and counter measures … looks to use an inside swim move or hand swipe, but
his move-to-move transitions lack cohesion … below-average backfield production over his career and never had better than 2.0 sacks in a season … batt led an eye
infection for six weeks during the 2023 season and had limited vision out of his right eye, which affected his play … averaged just 27.9 defensive snaps per game in
2023 (down from 38.3 snaps per game in 2022).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, Jenkins lined up primarily over the B-gap in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s front, also sliding outside to more of a
five-technique role at times. With just eight of his 112 career tackles coming in the backfield, his stat sheet in college is underwhelming, but his impact on tape and in
the locker room was what made him an All-American and team captain for the 2023 national champions. The son of a 360 -pound NFL Pro Bowler, Jenkins is built
differently than his father, but he competes with similar energy and awareness and controls blocks with his hands (his nickname is “The Mutant”). As a pass rusher,
he is forceful through gaps, but his pad level, pass-rush plan and move transitions need further development. Overall, Jenkins might never be a high-production
interior player, but he is light on his feet and heavy with his hands with the “do my job” mentality that NFL defensive coordinators appreciate. He projects as an
NFL starter as a one-gapping tackle on the interior or two-gapping strongside defensive end.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 36 overall)

4. RUKE ORHORHORO | Clemson 6040 | 294 lbs. | 5SR Lagos, Nigeria (River Rouge) 10/13/2001 (age 22.53) #33
BACKGROUND: Oghenerukevwe “Ruke” (rhymes with “juke”) Orhorhoro (Oh-roh-roh-roh), the youngest of seven children, was born and in Lagos, Nigeria. At age 2,
his family moved to Birmingham, England. His mother died when he was 6; his father moved the family to the United States when Ruke was 9, settling in the Detroit
area. Orhorhoro became interested in football while in England, but he focused only on basketball throughout middle school, i ncluding on the AAU circuit. For high
school, he originally attended Trillium Academy and started on the basketball team (the school didn’t offer football). Orhorhoro transferred to River Rouge High
School as a sophomore and helped the basketball team to the state semifinals, averaging a double -double in 2016-17. Once basketball season was over, he convinced
his father to allow him to play football (Orhorhoro also worked at McDonald’s). At only 200 pounds, Orhorhoro initially tried wide receiver and tight end before
moving to linebacker and finally to the defensive line, where he made an immediate impact as a junior, his first year in organized football. As a senior, he helped River
Rouge to an 8-2 season and posted 60 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss and 13.0 sacks, adding a fumble return for a touchdown. On the basketball court, Orhorhoro was a
small forward and averaged 15.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a junior (he graduated high school early with a 3.8 GPA and didn’t play basketball as a senior).

A three-star recruit, Orhorhoro was the No. 48 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 18 recruit in Michigan. Despite not playing football
until his junior season of high school, he started to receive scholarship offers from MAC programs (Central Michigan, Toledo) a few games into his first season.
Orhorhoro later added offers from national programs like Oregon, Penn State and nearby Michigan. But in the end, he chose Cle mson over Kentucky, because of the

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“family atmosphere” — and because he loved playing as Clemson on the NCAA Football video game. Orhorhoro was the No. 23 recruit in the Tigers’ 2019 class and
became the first high school football player from Michigan to sign with the program since 1975 (Jo e Carolan). He enrolled at Clemson in January 2019 at 17 years old.

He has three cousins who have played football at a high level: Michael Ojemudia, a cornerback at Iowa, was drafted in the third round (No. 77) of the 2020 NFL Draft
by the Denver Broncos; Mario Ojemudia, a defensive end at Michigan (2012 -15), signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent; Ovie Oghoufo is 2024
NFL Draft prospect after spending time at Notre Dame (2018-20), Texas (2021-22) and LSU (2023). Orhorhoro needed only three years to graduate with his degree in
sociology at Clemson. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but later pulled out of the event.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (10/0) 4 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Missed eight games (knee); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/9) 36 8.0 2.5 0 3 0
2022: (14/9) 23 8.0 4.0 0 5 0 Forced a safety (his pressure forced an intentional ground in the end zone)
2023: (12/12) 22 8.0 5.0 0 1 0 Third Team All-ACC; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (53/30) 85 25.5 12.0 0 9 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6040 294 9 3/8 34 79 1/2 4.89 2.80 1.67 32 9’8” - - 29 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 293 9 3/8 33 3/4 80 - - - - - 4.50 7.39 - (stood on combine; shuttle, 3-cone only)

STRENGTHS: Athletic big man with long arms and compact bulk to comfortably carry his mass … moves with balance, flexibility and knee bend … quick off the ball to
work half-a-man and power through shoulders … tilts the field and creates meaningful push at the point of attack … uses his length to keep blockers off his frame,
allowing him to two-gap and track the football … flashes hip strength to maneuver through redirects … finds passing lanes with his hands … tabbed as the best trash
talker on the team by his teammates … applies coaching well and made steady strides each season — his position coach at Clemson was Nick Eason, who played 10
years in the NFL (2003-12) and was an NFL defensive line coach for five seasons (2016-20) … considered the leader of the defensive line … offers versatile experience
and lined up everywhere from the nose to outside the tackle in college.

WEAKNESSES: Has the quickness to shoot gaps, but didn’t do it much within the scheme on tape … flashes a club or swim but needs to broaden his arsenal of moves
and counters … finds himself too content playing the block instead of shedding it … roots his post leg to square double teams but can get washed and struggles to
combat multiple blocks … needs to consistently play to the level of the competition … suffered a right knee injury in the 202 0 season opener and a scope revealed
damage to his meniscus, sidelining him for eight games; underwent offseason shoulder surgery and missed 2023 spring practices.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Clemson, Orhorhoro was primarily a three-technique tackle in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s four-man front, lining up
everywhere from the zero- to nine-technique. After not playing football until his junior year of high school, he showed gradual improvements each season in college
even if the stat sheet appears underwhelming. As a pass rusher, Orhorhoro doesn’t have a lot of clean wins on tape, but he co nverts his speed to power and plays
with the quickness and balance to become more disruptive (studies boxing to help with his high, active hands). Against the run, he is hard to reach because of his
lateral quickness to move up and down the line and he does a great job as a two -gapper with his ability to stack, locate and re -leverage. Overall, Orhorhoro’s
undeveloped pass rush instincts and finishing skills cloud his next-level projection, but he displays intriguing movement skills and force at contact to continue
getting better and better. He has NFL starting upside with the scheme-versatility to play multiple positions, both inside and outside.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 51 overall)

5. MIKE HALL JR. | Ohio State 6026 | 299 lbs. | 3SO Streetsboro, Ohio (Streetsboro) 6/13/2003 (age 20.87) #51
BACKGROUND: Michael “Mike” Hall Jr., the youngest of two boys, grew up in inner-city Cleveland. With rare size and athleticism at a young age, he started playing
football at age 6, and the sport became his focus throughout childhood. Hall started his prep career at Benedictine High School, a Catholic al l-boys school in East
Cleveland, and played on the freshman team. When his mother changed jobs, the family moved to Streetsboro (about 25 miles southeast of Cleveland), where Hall
worked at the local McDonald’s. For his sophomore season, Hall enrolled at Streetsboro High School and started on both the offensive and defensive lines — he saw
more time at offensive tackle out of necessity. His breakout season came in 2019 , when he earned All-State honors with 71 tackles, 21.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and
four forced fumbles, leading Streetsboro to an 11-1 record and the conference title (only loss came in the second round of the state playoffs). After his junior season,
he was recruited by IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., and came close to transferring but ultimately decided to stay put in Streetsboro for his final prep season. As a
senior, Hall again earned All-State honors and was named Division III Defensive Player of the Year, despite missing time with a broken hand. He finished with 24
tackles and 9.0 tackles for loss, as Streetsboro again went undefeated during the regular season and won the 2020 conference title. Hall also lettered in baske tball.

A four-star recruit, Hall was the No. 10 defensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Ohio (behind future OSU teammate Jack Sawyer). He
was the No. 53 recruit nationally (three spots ahead of QB Drake Maye). After his sophomore year at Streetsboro, he received his first scholarship offer, from
Kentucky, in June 2019. Several schools, including Cincinnati and Michigan State, soon followed and Ohio State formally offer ed him midway through his junior
season. Hall had grown up a Buckeyes fan and committed to head coach Ryan Day in February 2020. He kept his recruitment open throughout the process and
entertained offers from Alabama, Florida State, Penn State, Tennessee and others but ultimately jumped at the chance to attend his “dream school” and work with
defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Hall was the seventh-ranked recruit in Day’s 2021 class, which ranked No. 2 nationally. His son (Michael III) was born in September
2023. After three years in the program, he elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Hall accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and
was voted the top defensive lineman on the National team during the week of practice.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (4/0) 2 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (12/5) 19 7.5 4.5 0 0 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/7) 24 2.0 1.5 0 0 0 Third Team All-Big Ten; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (28/12) 45 10.0 6.0 0 0 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 290 10 33 1/2 81 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — hamstring)
PRO DAY 6024 299 9 7/8 33 5/8 81 1/8 4.75 2.80 1.65 33 9’3” - - 24 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Terrific initial quickness to get vertical or cross face blockers … times the snap well to surprise blockers … uses long arms and raw power to push the
pocket … go-to attack includes a variety of arm-over/swim moves, mixing in spins and euros … rangy and alert in the run game with the ability to defeat cut blocks on
the backside of zone runs … active with his large hands to absorb contact and aggressively stack-and-separate … plants his post leg to fight back through double
teams … played on the offensive line in high school and is familiar with blockers’ counter measures (NFL scout: “With his talent, I bet he would’ve been a first-round
center if he wanted to stay on offense.”) … his high motor leads to clean -up production … one of the youngest players in the draft class.

WEAKNESSES: Lean build for an interior lineman and will be considered undersized for several schemes (NFL scout: “I’d like to see him she d some of the weight and
be a 265-pound linebacker.”) … inconsistent base strength and can be moved off his rush path or displaced by blockers in the run game … not the most disciplined
tackler and needs become a better finisher … flagged three times for personal fouls in 2023, including roughing the passer penalties on the Maryland and Penn State
tapes … career production looks more like a single season … notched only two tackles in the backfield on 413 defensive snaps in 2023 … battled several nagging
injuries over his career and averaged just 28.3 snaps per game the last two seasons.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Hall was interchangeable at one- and three-technique in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ four-man front. His college
stat sheet is underwhelming, especially from his final season in Columbus (2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks), but his pass rush win rate (18.3 percent) was second best
among FBS defensive tackles in 2023 (behind only Byron Murphy II). With his first-step burst and lateral agility, Hall quickly gets vertical and is a tough player to
handle one-on-one. He uses his long arms and natural leverage to work underneath blocks, although his lack of size and anchor put him in compr omised positions,
especially versus the run. Overall, Hall was more of a flash player than consistent force, but his quick-twitch movements and natural energy are the ingredients of
a disruptive gap penetrator. If he stays healthy, he will be an immediate rotation player and eventual starting three -technique tackle in a four-man front.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 60 overall)

6. MAASON SMITH | LSU 6051 | 306 lbs. | 3SO Houma, La. (Terrebonne) 10/13/2002 (age 21.53) #0
BACKGROUND: Maason “Tooka” Smith, the middle child of three, grew up in Houma (60 miles southwest of New Orleans). His mother (Cara Morgan), who received
her medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine, practices general family medicine in Jackson, Miss.; his fathe r (Malcolm) owned a company in the oil industry
and retired in 2021; his stepmother (Jackie) is a realtor in Houma. Smith played multiple sports throughout childhood, includ ing basketball, soccer and football
(started playing at age 6). He started training with Ernest “Turk” Harvey in middle school. Smith attended Terrebonne High School and saw immediate snaps on
varsity as a freshman defensive tackle. He helped the team win 11 games as a sophomore in 2018, posting 52 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Smith had his
best season as a junior with 82 tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Despit e a senior season abbreviated because of
the pandemic, he still finished with 45 tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and a blocked punt in 2020, earning All -America honors. Smith also filled in at offensive
tackle at Terrebonne during his senior year. He was voted homecoming king as a senior.

A five-star recruit, Smith was the No. 5 defensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Louisiana. He ranke d No. 20 overall in the national
rankings. The summer after his freshman year, he received his first FBS scholarship offers (Louisiana and Southern Miss). During his sophomore year, almost every
SEC program extended him a scholarship offer, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida, LSU, Tennessee and Texas A&M. Several other top programs (Florida State,
Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, USC) also offered him. Smith connected with head coach Ed Orgeron and his staff, and he committed to the Tigers on signing day over
Alabama, Georgia and Miami. Smith was the top-ranked recruit in Orgeron’s final LSU recruiting class. Random fact: His first name has two “a’s” because his parents
wanted to differentiate his name from any other Masons. After three seasons at LSU, Smith elected to skip his remaining eligi bility and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (9/4) 19 5.0 4.0 0 0 0 Freshman All-American; Freshman All-SEC; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (1/1) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Missed the final 13 games (ACL)
2023: (12/12) 28 4.5 2.5 0 2 0 Missed the season opener (NCAA suspension)
Total: (22/17) 47 9.5 6.5 0 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6051 306 8 1/2 35 84 5/8 5.01 2.91 1.75 31 9’0” 4.69 7.62 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6046 308 8 3/4 35 1/4 84 3/8 - - - - - 4.64 7.22 21 (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size with proportional thickness on his long frame … uses length and upper-body strength to press blockers off him, lock out and make
stops in the hole … plays with a stout base, making it hard to knock him off his feet … upfield power at the snap can trigger a bull rush … versatile quickness to move
at a rapid pace both linearly and laterally … flashes hand strength to create immediate knockback in his rush … violent swipe s/clubs help create pass rush lanes …
terrific body control through gaps and when breaking down as a tackler … missed tackles were uncommon … versatile skill set and upside will appeal to every scheme.

WEAKNESSES: Pops upright and narrow early in the rep, which also shines a light on some of his body tightness … inconsistent dropping weight, hurting his ability to
re-leverage the block … rush plan lacks craftiness and cohesiveness … technical development was stunted after missing the 2022 season, then defensive line coach
Jimmy Lindsey left before the 2023 season as be battled a brain tumor (in October 2023, LSU hired veteran defensive line guru Pete Jenkins, whom Smith credits for
helping his development in a short amount of time) … needs to play with better urgency and sustained effort through the whistle … missed the 2023 season opener
because of a one-game NCAA suspension for an “improper benefit” … suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the 2022 season opener and required season-ending
surgery … below-average backfield production and failed to reach double -digit tackles for loss in his career.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at LSU, Smith was primarily a three-technique defensive tackle in former defensive coordinator Matt House’s even fronts, although he
has experience everywhere from nose tackle out to the five-technique. He flashed impact potential as a true freshman in 2021, but he tore his ACL in the 2022 opener
and was still working his way back to form during the 2023 season, finishing his final season with only 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. With his long, large frame and
body quickness, it is very easy to see why Smith was a five-star recruit — and why NFL teams are intrigued with his pro ceiling. But he needs to land with a patient
coaching staff that can help him maximize his rare toolset. Overall, Smith is a traits-based prospect with his size, movement skills and pop at contact, but his
inexperience is evident on tape with his inconsistent technique, block recognition and rush plan. NFL teams covet 6-5, 300-pound athletes on the defensive line
and those types are in short supply in this draft class, which will only boost Smith’s draft projection.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 64 overall)

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7. BRADEN FISKE | Florida State 6035 | 292 lbs. | 6SR Michigan City, Ind. (Michigan City) 1/18/2000 (age 24.27) #55
BACKGROUND: Braden Fiske (Fisk) grew up in Michigan City (northwest Indiana on the shore of Lake Michigan). At age 6, he started playing football for Michigan City
Pop Warner league and led his team to the 2010 junior pee-wee national championship at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida. Fiske attended Michigan
City High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman. He played primarily offensive tackle as a freshman and sophomore while also seeing “a few” snaps on
the defensive line. As a junior, Fiske moved inside to guard (also saw center snaps) and earned All-Conference honors both years as an offense-only player for his final
two seasons (Fiske: “My high school coach wasn’t really a believer in the two-way player.”). As a senior captain, he battled through a back injury (herniated disc) and
helped Michigan City to a nine-win season and the 2017 5A Sectional championship (the first in school history). Fiske also lettered in baseball.

A three-star recruit, Fiske was the No. 67 guard in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 18 recruit in Indiana. He attended countless recruiting camps but had a tough
time getting noticed. Despite Fiske playing only offensive line his final two seasons of high school, Western Michigan defensive coordinator Lou Esposito recruited him
to a defensive camp and gave him an offer as a defensive lineman. With FCS Illinois State being his only other scholarship offer, Fiske committed to the Broncos in
June 2017. He was the No. 7 recruit in Western Michigan’s 2018 class (the same class as WR Jayden Reed and RB Chase Brown). The Western Michigan coaching staff
was fired after the 2022 season, and Fiske decided to enter the transfer portal for his sixth season, taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of
the pandemic. He was a highly ranked transfer recruit, with notable offers from the Big Ten (Penn State, Rutgers), Big 12 (Oklahoma, West Virginia) and the SEC
(Florida, LSU, Ole Miss). Ultimately, Fiske committed to Florida State over Notre Dame and USC. He graduated with his degree in sport management from Western
Michigan (May 2022). Fiske accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and was voted the top defensive lineman on the American team during the week of
practice (he switched to the National squad for the game because of injuries).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Western Michigan; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (12/0) 24 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Western Michigan
2020: (6/6) 23 5.5 2.5 0 0 0 Western Michigan; Blocked FG; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 43 8.0 4.0 0 0 0 Western Michigan
2022: (12/12) 58 12.0 6.0 2 3 0 Western Michigan; Second Team All-MAC; Led team in FFs
2023: (13/13) 43 9.0 6.0 0 0 0 Florida State; Second Team All-ACC; Missed the bowl game (injury); Enrolled in January 2023
Total: (58/43) 191 36.5 19.5 2 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6035 292 9 3/8 31 76 3/4 4.78 2.79 1.68 33 1/2 9’9” 4.37 - 26 (no 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6036 293 9 1/4 30 5/8 76 3/4 - - - - - - - - (no 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks like an NFL lineman with his wide, heavy frame and proportionate thickness … with his initial quickness, he can barrel through gaps or create
vertical displacement … physical with his club/swat moves or a good old-fashioned bull rush to press the pocket … keeps his feet alive on stunts and shows off his
agility … stout versus the run to hold his ground and stack blocks … one of the most alert defensive linemen in the class and quickly reads screens … impressive foot
speed and effort to chase down his prey in the pocket or near the sideline … plays with a worker-bee attitude and his motor doesn’t have an off switch … teammates
rave about his competitive nature and the way he maxes out his ability during the week and in games (Jared Verse: “He’s one o f the only people I’ve met who can
meet my intensity.” If you know Verse, this is a tremendous compliment).

WEAKNESSES: Below-average arm length and can be out-leveraged by blockers … needs to continue developing his technique in the run game … doesn’t consistently
play with cohesion in his rush plan, sacrificing his balance … late counters and has trouble becoming unglued from engagement … won’t be able to outhustle blockers
at the next level … was part of a heavy rotation at Florida State, averaging only 29.6 defensive snaps per game … durability is a question mark — after the 2022
season, he required a “cleanup” procedure for his shoulder (December 2022) and was limited during 2023 spring practices after transferring to Florida Stat e; played
through nagging injuries over the second half of the 2023 season, which sidelined him for the 2023 bowl game … will already be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Florida State, Fiske lined up primarily over the B-gap in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s four-man front. After showing year-
over-year improvements at Western Michigan, he transferred to Tallahassee for his sixth season and conti nued to take his game to new heights against better
competition. A sawed-off, throwback brawler (he doesn’t wear gloves), Fiske generates movement with his get -off, agility and raw power, creating stress on the
blocking scheme with his disruptive qualities. While his effectiveness can fluctuate from play to play, his effort sustains whether he is splitting doubles or holding the
point of attack. Overall, Fiske doesn’t have a deep arsenal of counters if he doesn’t win early, but he already has a professional mindset and his twitchy urgency
and steady play strength will translate well to the pro game. He projects as a rotational three -technique with versatility to move around an aggressive front.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 71 overall)

8. BRANDON DORLUS | Oregon 6030 | 283 lbs. | 5SR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Deerfield Beach) 3/22/2001 (age 23.09) #3
BACKGROUND: Brandon “BD” Dorlus (DOOR-lus) was born and raised in Broward County in South Florida. His father (Mecene) is from Haiti. Growing up, his mother
(Marcia Georges-Dorlus) didn’t want Dorlus to play football, and he instead fell in love with basketball, which became his focus throughout youth levels. Dorlus
initially attended Calvary Christian Academy, a private school in Fort Lauderdale, and planned to focus on basketball . As his body grew, though, his father pushed
football as the best opportunity for him to earn a scholarship. Dorlus joined the football team as a freshman and saw varsity reps that first year at defensive end.
After starting on the defensive line as a sophomore, he transferred to De erfield Beach High School for his final two years and better chances of being recruited. As a
senior, Dorlus finished with 74 tackles, 27.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception (returned for a touchdown), which earned him first
team All-County and All-State honors. He helped Deerfield Beach to a 12-2 record and the 2018 district championship. Dorlus also lettered in basketball at both
Calvary Christian and Deerfield Beach.

A three-star recruit, Dorlus was the No. 55 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 109 recruit in Florida. After his junior season at Deerfield
Beach, the recruiting floodgates opened, with Florida Atlantic handing him his first scholarship offer, followed by offers from several Power 5 programs, like Auburn,
Clemson, Kentucky, NC State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Tennessee (he finished with 30 FBS offers). The summer before his senior year, Dorlus committed to Virginia
Tech, but he kept his options open. After an official visit to Florida in December 2018, he decommitted from the Hokies and most (including his parents) believed he
would sign with the Gators. However, Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal, who had been recruiting Dorlus’ Deerfield Beach teamm ate Ge’mon Eaford, made a late
push, which was a perfect fit for Dorlus, who grew up rooting for the Ducks. He was the No. 23 recruit (out of 26 signees) in Cristobal’s 2019 class (Kayvon Thibodeaux

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was No. 1). Dorlus took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his fifth season in 2023. He graduated with his
degree in June 2023. Dorlus accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (9/0) 5 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (7/1) 12 2.0 1.0 0 1 0 First career start came in the Pac-12 Championship Game; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/13) 25 7.0 2.5 0 2 0 First Team All-Pac-12
2022: (13/13) 39 9.5 2.5 0 2 0 Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in TFL
2023: (14/13) 25 6.5 5.0 0 8 0 First Team All-Pac-12; Led team in sacks
Total: (57/40) 106 27.0 12.0 0 13 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6030 283 9 3/8 33 1/4 80 7/8 4.85 2.79 1.68 30 1/2 9’3” 4.85 7.43 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6030 286 9 1/2 32 7/8 79 3/4 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine testing)

STRENGTHS: Athletic big man who has worked hard to trim his frame … quick first step and arm-overs can create mismatches inside … flashes the twitch in his lower
body to cross the face of blockers when he catches them leaning … can make himself skinny to slice gaps and work half-a-man … closes in a hurry when he has a
runway (reached 20.7 mph on the mid-game GPS) … uses his length to walk blockers backward or quickly disengage and make stops in his gap … displays enough
size/strength to hold the point and anchor versus the run … has a knack for batting down passes at the line of scrimmage (led Oregon in pass breakups in 2023) …
personality is more laid back, but he grew into the “alpha” of the Oregon defense, according to defensive line coach Tony Tui oti … posted consistent production as a
starter and finished his Oregon career playing in 51 consecuti ve games.

WEAKNESSES: High-cut with average knee bend and flexibility … hands lack suddenness or purpose when attempting to counter after his initial momentum is halted
… feet are a little heavy in his change of direction … bull rush tends to be inconsistent when he plays upright, n ot getting enough from his lower half … can get washed
when his pads rise … below-average contain range when aligned outside … will be a flag magnet unless he keeps his hands lower when tackling, especially the
quarterback (had indefensible late-hit penalties on the 2023 Texas Tech and Hawaii tapes) … had a durable college career but did undergo offseason shoulder surgery
after the 2021 season … his tackles per game went from 3.0 in 2022 to 1.8 in 2023.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Oregon, Dorlus played up and down the line of scrimmage in defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi’s scheme, playing on the edge,
over the tackle and on the interior. Over the last three years, he earned All-Pac-12 honors each season and posted nearly identical pressure numbers (46 in 2023, 46
in 2022 and 42 in 2021). With his quick first step and long, strong arms, Dorlus can make his presence felt from various angl es across the defensive line. He showed
improved handwork in 2023 but is more of a “throw everything but the kitchen sink” type of player and needs to continue improving his pad level and building a
move-to-move plan to be more efficient once engaged. Overall, Dorlus needs to find better consistency on a snap-to-snap basis, but he has the natural power and
agility to be a versatile disruptor in an NFL defensive line rotation. He projects best as a base end (in even or odd fronts) who can also reduce inside on
subpackages.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 75 overall)

9. MEKHI WINGO | LSU 6002 | 284 lbs. | 3JR St. Louis, Mo. (De Smet Jesuit) 4/17/2003 (age 21.02) #18
BACKGROUND: Mekhi Wingo, who has an older sister (Na’ima), grew up in the St. Louis area. He started playing pee -wee football at age 7 and continued playing
throughout youth leagues. Wingo also grew up playing other sports (even played the violin for a year). He atten ded De Smet Jesuit High School, a Catholic school in
Creve Coeur, and was a four-year varsity letterman on the defensive line. After the team won only one game his freshman year, Wingo was part of the progr am’s
turnaround and led De Smet Jesuit to an undefeated 14-0 record as a junior, including the 2019 state championship. He finished his junior season with 97 tackles,
29.0 tackles for loss and 15.0 sacks and was named first team All-State, All-District and All-Conference, earning the 6A Defensive Player of the Year Award. As a senior,
Wingo recorded 54 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in an abbreviated seven-game schedule because of the pandemic. He again earned All-State honors and
was named 2020 Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year.

A three-star recruit, Wingo was the No. 74 defensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Missouri. Toward t he end of his sophomore year, he
received his first scholarship offer (FCS Tennessee-Martin), followed by his first FBS offer (Toledo) and first Power 5 offer (Louisville). Wingo attended Missouri’s
junior day in January 2020 and left with an offer. He added offers from Arkansas and others, but he decided to stay close to home and commit to Missouri. Wingo was
the No. 7 recruit in Eli Drinkwitz’s 2021 class. He put together an SEC All-Freshman season, but the team went through three defensive line coaches after Wingo’s
signing, and he wanted to see what was available outside his home state. He entered the transfer portal in January 2022 and took visit s to Oklahoma and USC but was
drawn to LSU for several reasons, including that his high school coach and mentor (Robert Steeples) was hired as the Tigers’ cornerbacks coach. In May 2023, Wingo
traveled to Senegal (West Africa) for a 10-day trip as part of the team’s first study abroad initiative. He elected to skip his final season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (12/4) 27 2.0 1.0 0 1 1 Missouri; SEC All-Freshman; 40-yard INT TD; Enrolled in July 2021
2022: (14/13) 46 6.0 3.0 1 4 0 LSU; Third Team All-American; Second Team All-SEC
2023: (8/7) 25 5.0 4.5 0 0 0 LSU; Team captain; Missed five games (groin)
Total: (34/24) 98 13.0 8.5 1 5 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6002 284 9 1/4 32 77 7/8 4.85 2.77 1.63 31 1/2 9’1” - - 25 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6001 286 9 1/4 32 1/8 77 1/8 - - - - - 4.45 7.33 28 (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Powerfully built and was setting squat records in high school … uses violent hands to jar blockers or counter with crafty swipes/rips … throws his hips in
the hole and burrows to win with natural leverage … quick off the ball and plays with balance on his feet … very competitive and his effort pops on tape … also lined
up on the edge on passing downs, where he could show off his speed-to-power skills with a runway … alert and reacts to blocking pressure … stays controlled when
breaking down to finish the tackles he starts … team captain and his coaches rave about his work/practice habits (his work ethic earned him the 2022 “Iron Tiger”
Award) … instead of packing it in and preparing for the NFL Draft, he rehabbed his “ass off” to return for LSU’s 2023 bowl game (Wingo: “I’m a captain of this team
and I feel like I owed it to these guys.”) … rarely comes off the field (averaged 55 defensive snaps per game over his two se asons at LSU).

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WEAKNESSES: Undersized with a compact body type and shorter arms (of the 27 defensive tackles at the combine, only two had shorter arms t han Wingo) … plays
light if not squared up and can be washed by down blocks … will have a tough time two-gapping versus NFL power … injured his groin muscle in the 2023 season
opener and played through the pain for six weeks until requiring surgery (October 2023) to repair tears in his adductor and h ave muscles “reattached” to his pelvis,
which sidelined him for the final five games of the regular season; he had a similar operation after the 2022 season and sat out 2023 spring practice, but the initial
surgery didn’t repair everything … mediocre backfield production considering his disruptive traits.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at LSU, Wingo lined up primarily as the three-technique in former defensive coordinator Matt House’s even fronts, also seeing snaps
over or outside the tackle. After one season at Missouri, he transferred to Baton Rouge, where he became a team captain and was awarded the No. 18 jersey, which
is worn by the player who best represents the traits and spirit that “defines LSU greatness.” A powerful, energetic athlete, Wingo is agile and flexible in tight spaces
with the body control to shoot or loop gaps. While he can win quickly at the snap, he can also be washed by down blocks and smothered by bigger bod ies. Overall,
Wingo has a short-armed, squatty body type with an inconsistent anchor, but his first-step quickness and shock in his hands often gives him early advantages. He
has NFL starting potential as a three-technique in a four-man front, projecting as a not-as-explosive version of Ed Oliver.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 95 overall)

10. T’VONDRE SWEAT | Texas 6044 | 366 lbs. | 5SR Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville) 7/11/2001 (age 22.79) #93
BACKGROUND: T’Vondre (tuh-VOHN-dray) “Tee” Sweat (SWET) was born in Huntsville (70 miles north of Houston), then grew up with his mother (Lashunda Ross) in
her hometown of Houston. He got started in flag football at age 5, then played tackle football at age 7 for the 4th Ward Cowboys and Cardinals. Almost always the
biggest kid in his class growing up, he also spent a lot of time playing basketball at the YMCA throughout his childhood. For high school, Sweat moved back to
Huntsville and attended Huntsville High School, where he was a three-year varsity letterman on the football team (primarily at defensive end). After earning first
team All-District honors as a sophomore, he recorded 53 tackles and 3.0 sacks as a junior, helping Huntsville to an 8 -2 record and the 2017 district title. As a senior,
Sweat led Huntsville to a 12-win season and the regional playoff semifinals (for the first time since 1991), falling in a close game to Fort Bend Marshall (Devon Achane
had five touchdowns in the game for Marshall). Sweat earned first team All-State and District MVP honors in 2018. He also played center on the basketball team.

A three-star recruit, Sweat was the No. 45 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 74 recruit in Texas. Before his junior season started, he had already
put together an impressive offer sheet that included Baylor, Houston, SMU and Texas A&M. After his junior season, Sweat added offers from Alabama, Arkansas,
Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Looking to stay close to home (Sweat: “I’m a momma’s boy.”), he committed to Longhorns head coach Tom Herman and was the No.
17 recruit in the Longhorns’ 2019 class (enrolled at 320 pounds). Sweat took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic an d returned
to Austin for a fifth season in 2023 (Sweat: “I still had a lot to prove. I came back to win a natty.”).

Two of his brothers also played football at Huntsville and in college: T.J. Sweat (Texas Permian Basin, Tarleton State) and Latel Sweat (Wayland Baptist). His college
roommate was running back Jonathon Brooks (they call themselves the ”Eastview Boys”). Sweat graduated from Texas with his degree (May 2023). He wears a
massive chain that reads “Make ‘em Sweat.” He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/0) 9 1.0 1.0 0 2 0 Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (10/0) 22 4.0 1.0 1 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/0) 22 2.0 1.0 0 3 0
2022: (13/9) 30 2.5 0.0 0 4 0 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
2023: (14/8) 45 8.0 2.0 0 4 0 Unanimous All-American; Outland Trophy; Big 12 Def. POY; First Team All-Big 12; 2-yd TD catch; Blocked PAT
Total: (62/17) 128 17.5 5.0 1 14 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6044 366 10 1/8 33 1/4 81 1/4 5.27 3.03 1.80 26 8’2” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6047 367 10 1/4 33 1/4 81 1/4 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Massive body type with proportionate thickness, long arms and big hands … displays grown -man strength to bully blockers into the lap of the
quarterback … flashes pop and power in his hands to swipe down blockers or put them on their backside (NFL scout: “ Did you see the new Mario movie? When
Donkey Kong pounds the snot out of Mario? It gave me flashbacks of Sweat’s film.”) … surprising quickness for his size with r ange to make plays downfield and at the
numbers … even when his base gets narrow, he can hold his ground versus double teams … has a knack for finding passing lanes (17 batted throws in his career; six in
2023) … played eight career snaps on offense, including a 2-yard touchdown in the 2023 Big 12 championship game … has always been known for his smile and fun -
loving attitude but adopted more of a locked-in mentality in 2023 (without losing his playful personality) … improved effort as a senior and benefited from the
experience of defensive line coach Bo Davis, who previously coached with the Detroit Lions (2018-20) … leans on a close bond with his mother (“Without that woman,
I wouldn’t be able to do a lot of things.”) … career bests in production in 2023, including his first blocked kick (extra-point attempt that was returned for two points).

WEAKNESSES: Must keep his weight under control (NFL scouts say he played the 2023 season at “380ish” pounds) … high-cut and tends to play tall out of his stance …
average get-off leads to early stalls … pass-rush skills are a work in progress and needs to develop move-to-move transitions … more consistent hand placement will
reduce missed tackles … showed improved conditioning in his final season but was kept fresh (35.9 snaps per game) … improved maturity during the 2023 season but
was labeled a “party animal” and “class clown” as an underclassman by NFL scouts, who also questioned his commitment to becom ing the best player he could be …
converted some doubters after adopting more of a professional mentality in 2023 but was arrested and charged with DWI, just weeks before the draft (April 2024).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas, Sweat was a mountain on the interior in former defensive coordinator Jeff Choate’s scheme. Known for immature tendencies
as an underclassman, he returned for his super senior season in 2023 and made several key changes (on and off the field) that elevated the defense (first Texas player
to win the Outland Trophy since 1977). With his powerful base, Sweat refuses to be moved and effortlessly controls the point of attack before shedding with urgency
and range to finish. As a pass rusher, his hands and feet need to be more consistently synced up, but he can create knockback and collapse the pocket. Overall, Sweat
must continue turning the brilliant flashes into more consistency, but he is a rare athlete for his size, with the power and ingredients to be a dominant force
against the run. Though he has the traits to become an impactful NFL starter, he needs to stay conditioned and locked in to reach his potential.

GRADE: 4th Round

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11. GABE HALL | Baylor 6060 | 294 lbs. | 5SR Waller, Texas (Waller) 1/12/2001 (age 23.29) #95
BACKGROUND: Gabriel “Gabe” Hall, who has a younger sister, grew up in Waller County (northwest of Houston). He enrolled at Waller High School and was a three-
year varsity letterman on the defensive line. After getting a taste of varsity as a sophomore, he started at defensive end as a junior and was second team All-District
with 34 tackles and 8.0 sacks, despite Waller winning just one game. As a senior, Hall earned first team All-District honors with 41 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and
11.0 sacks. Hall also lettered in wrestling and track at Waller and finished seventh in the 2019 state championships in the shot put after winning districts in 2018. His
set personal bests in the shot put (54 feet, 4 inches) and discus (117 -5).

A three-star recruit, Hall was the No. 61 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 106 recruit in Texas. After his j unior season, he received his first
scholarship offer (Houston). After impressing at a recruiting camp in Dallas, offers arrived from Baylor, Nebraska, Ole Miss, SMU, Texas Tech, TCU, Tulane and Utah.
Hall committed to Baylor and former head coach Matt Rhule at the start of his senior year in August 2018. A late offer (and subsequent visit) from Tennessee gave
him something to think about, but Hall ultimately stayed committed to the Bears. He was the No. 14 recruit in Rhule’s 2019 class. His younger sister (Sierra) was a
state runner-up wrestler and now wrestles collegiately at Lindenwood. Hall twice earned Big 12 Commissioner’ s Honor Roll and graduated with his degree in
communications from Baylor (December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (8/0) 3 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Missed six games (knee); Blocked FG; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (1/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/8) 18 7.0 6.0 1 0 0
2022: (13/12) 36 5.5 4.5 0 2 0 Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Led team in sacks
2023: (12/12) 18 3.5 2.0 1 1 0 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
Total: (47/32) 77 16.5 12.5 2 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6060 291 9 1/2 34 1/2 83 5/8 5.03 2.88 1.71 31 1/2 9’7” 4.67 7.65 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6061 294 9 1/4 34 1/4 84 1/2 5.02 2.88 1.76 - - - - - (no bench press — left shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Aces the eye test with his tall, sturdy frame and outstanding length … flashes the upfield power to knock back blockers and generate a bull rush … has
the linear burst and flexible torso to win with a slithery arm-over/swim move … swipes are quick and help clear the extension of blockers … uses his long arms to
reach/press out blocks and slice gaps to make stops from the back side … able to drop and redirect his weight in pursuit to c hase the ball … throws his weight behind
his strikes to jar ball carriers at contact … uses large mitts to find passing lanes and bat down the football (also had a blocked field goal at Baylor) … experienced up
and down the line and has yet to play his best football.

WEAKNESSES: Can bend, but his coordination breaks down because of his high hips and taller stature … can be moved by angle blocks when hi s base narrows …
awareness versus the run is inconsistent, which often leads to him losing sight of the football … spends too much time attached to blocks on tape, mostly because of
his tardy play diagnosis … needs to broaden his arsenal of pass-rush maneuvers … shows the ability to reach his secondary rush option but is often forced to sacrifice
his positioning to do so … below-average backfield production and his pressures dropped from 2021 (34) to 2022 (26) and 2023 (21) as his role changed … manage d
only eight solo tackles in 2023, and his effort can waver throughout the course of a game.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Baylor, Hall lined up primarily as a three-technique defensive tackle in head coach Dave Aranda’s hybrid fronts. There are too
many peaks and valleys on his tape, which is reflected on the stat sheet, but the highlights leave a lasting impression — including his performance during Senior Bowl
practices. With his quickness and length, Hall can win off the snap and penetrate gaps or overwhelm blockers when he stays on schedule to pop, separate and close.
However, consistency is often absent from his tape, because of underdeveloped awareness and streaky reactions to the blocking scheme. Overall, Hall boasts
disruptive traits (explosiveness, power, length) that jump off the screen, but he is too much of a flash player and needs fur ther development to better impact the
game on a down-to-down basis. He projects as a rotational three- or five-technique with starting upside, if he finds better consistency with NFL coaching.

GRADE: 4th Round

12. DEWAYNE CARTER | Duke 6023 | 302 lbs. | 5SR Pickerington, Ohio (Central) 12/10/2000 (age 23.38) #90
BACKGROUND: DeWayne Carter, who has a younger sister, was born and raised in Pickerington (south of Columbus). He started playing baseball at age 4 and soccer
at 6, and his answer when asked to name his favorite sport often alternated between the two. His father (Dewayne Sr.), who pl ayed college football, originally
wanted Carter to wait until high school to start playing football, but he relented and allowed his son to join the football team in sixth gr ade. He enrolled at
Pickerington Central High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman and played both ways at defensive line and tight end. As a junior, Carter led Central to a
14-1 record and the 2017 state championship, earning All-Conference honors with 70 tackles and 11.0 tackles for loss. As a senior captain, he led the team to an 11 -
win season and anchored a defense that allowed only 13.8 points per game. Carter was named the Metro Defensive Player of the Year and earned All -State, All-
District and All-Conference honors with 83 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and one interception (returned for a touchdown). He was also a standout baseball
player (played catcher and first base) at Central and earned first team All-District honors.

A three-star recruit, Carter was the No. 38 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 19 recruit in Ohio. During his sophomore season, he put himself on
the recruiting radar and picked up his first few offers (Bowling Green, Kentucky and Toledo). Despite being a legacy, Carter didn’t receive an offer from nearby Ohio
State, but he received notable offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Purdue, Tennessee and West Virginia. However , Carter visited Duke after he was
offered in May 2017 and fell in love with the program and connected with the coaches, specifically defensive line coach Ben Albert. He committ ed to the Blue Devils
the summer before his senior season and was the fifth-ranked recruit in head coach David Cutcliffe’s 2019 class. Carter originally planned to play both baseball and
football at Duke but decided to focus on the gridiron.

His paternal grandfather (Ray) played running back at Youngstown State (1955-58), while also running track and setting school records in the 100 -yard dash (9.7
seconds) and broad jump (23 feet). Ray was inducted into the YSU Hall of Fame in 1997. All three of Ray’s sons played college football, including DeWayne’s father,
who was a wide receiver at Ohio State (1993-95). DeWayne’s uncle (Raymond) played at Notre Dame, and his other uncle (John) played at Western Kentucky. Carter
was a finalist for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman) and earned Academic All -ACC honors. He was named as the plaintiff in an ongoing lawsuit
against the NCAA arguing for student-athlete compensation. Carter accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (3/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (11/1) 12 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 One catch for 11 yards on a fake punt
2021: (12/12) 36 7.5 4.5 4 3 0 Third Team All-ACC; Team captain
2022: (13/13) 36 11.0 5.5 3 4 0 Second Team All-ACC; Led the team in FFs, sacks and TFL; 35-yard FR TD; Team captain
2023: (13/13) 41 3.5 1.0 0 4 0 First Team All-ACC; Jim Tatum Award; 29-yard FR TD; Blocked FG; Team captain
Total: (52/39) 126 25.0 12.0 7 11 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6023 302 10 1/4 33 79 1/8 4.99 2.87 1.72 32 9’1” 4.75 7.95 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6026 304 10 3/8 33 80 - - - - - - - 24 (stood on combine — choice)

STRENGTHS: Filled-out, proportionate frame with length … flashes quickness to create penetration … pumps his legs like pistons and uses body bend to drive blockers
backwards and collapse the pocket … uses large, violent hands and upper-body strength to work half-a-man … stays square when working down the line with the
balance to make plays in smaller spaces … never throws up the white flag early and teammates feed off his relentless energy … he was a three-time team captain and
served as a member of the NCAA’s Football Oversight Committee (2021-22) … well-known for his community activism and was awarded the 2023 Jack Tatum Award
as the ACC’s top student-athlete … played a lot of football (52 games played) and started every game the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Aggressive into blocks but frequently late to disengage and make a stop in the hole … leaves too much tackle production on th e field because his
urgency will backfire and leave him out of position to make stops … can be moved by drive blockers and needs t o do a better job resetting his base to anchor down in
the run game … late off the snap too often … his counters are based more on hustle than true pass rush sequencing … his senio r year production fell well below
expectations … will turn 24 years old during his NFL rookie season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Duke, Carter was a three-technique defensive tackle in former head coach Mike Elko’s 4-2-5 base scheme (also saw snaps on the
edge). He became the first three-time team captain in Blue Devils history, although his senior season production fell short of what he put on film as a sophomore and
junior. Carter needs to keep adding moves to his rush attack, but he generates power from his get-off and transfers it to his hands to create initial movement in his
pass rush. He displays similar play strength, effort and ball-tracking versus the run, although he will need to be more efficient as a block shedder to be a relevant run
defender at the line of scrimmage in the NFL. Overall, Carter doesn’t have a true difference-making trait on the field, but he is smart, strong and very active. He
might never be a full-time starter, but he will give a team value as a rotational three-technique (even fronts) or five-technique (odd fronts).

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

13. LEONARD TAYLOR III | Miami 6034 | 303 lbs. | 3JR Miami, Fla. (Palmetto) 5/29/2002 (age 21.91) #56
BACKGROUND: Leonard Taylor III, the middle child of five boys, was born in California, but his mother (Chelita Smith) moved the family to South Florida (Cutler Bay
Area) when Taylor was 3. As a child, his first love was basketball (also played baseball and practiced karate), but he was encouraged to try football because of his size.
He started playing organized football at age 8 for the South Kendall Gators and tried to quit multiple times. But his mother forced him to stick with it and he gradually
grew to love it almost as much as basketball. While attending Redwood Middle School, Taylor played defensive line for the Giants at the Richmon d Perrine Optimist
Club. He also played AAU basketball with the Nightrydas Elite.

Taylor initially attended Homestead South Dade High School as a freshman and played primarily on the JV squad. For his sophomore year, Taylor transferred to
Southridge Senior High School, where he emerged as one of the better defensive linemen in the area, leading the program to a 9-3 record and the 2018 district title.
For his final two years, he transferred to Miami Palmetto High School and earned first team All-County honors as a junior, helping the team to a 10-2 record and the
2019 district championship. As a senior, Taylor was named an Under Armour All-American and the South Florida Player of the Year with 51 tackles, 23.0 tackles for
loss, 5.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception in only seven games (pandemic-shortened 2020 season). He also lettered in basketball at South Dade and
Southridge before deciding to focus solely on football.

A five-star recruit, Taylor was the No. 4 defensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Florida (behind JC Latham and Dallas Turner). He was
the No. 11 recruit nationally. Taylor quickly made a name for himself on the recruiting t rail as a high school sophomore and earned his first scholarship offer in
November 2018, from his hometown school (Miami). Though the Hurricanes were the early favorite, he flirted with Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State,
Oklahoma and Tennessee. Ultimately, his desire to stay close to home won out (he is a self-described “mama’s boy”), and Taylor committed to Miami over Florida
before his senior year. He was the highest-ranked recruit in Manny Diaz’s final class as Hurricanes head coach. Taylor elected to skip the 2023 bowl game and his
senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (9/0) 21 9.5 2.0 0 1 0 Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (12/9) 24 10.5 3.0 0 1 1 Honorable Mention All-ACC; Led team in TFL
2023: (10/10) 19 3.5 1.0 0 0 0 Missed two games (knee); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (31/19) 61 23.5 6.0 0 2 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6034 303 9 33 7/8 80 5/8 5.12 2.96 1.75 30 9’1” - 7.81 - (no shuttle or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6035 303 9 3/4 33 80 1/4 5.20 2.91 1.65 - - 4.71 7.68 - (run, shuttle, 3-cone only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Picturesque frame with long arms and room for additional mass … flashes juice in lower body with an explosive get -off … plays balanced on his feet with
the shoulder/body flexibility to maneuver through tight spaces … flashes the semblance of pass-rush transitions and should get better with continued coaching (see
2023 Temple tape) … can work laterally up and down the line … strong hands to snatch or make fingertip tackles … gains an ear ly advantage when he times his punch
and presses blockers off his body … works to find and overtake the edge of blockers … able to maintain his spot in the run game or reset after initial knockbac k.

WEAKNESSES: Uneven production and performance … lacks diversity off the snap and his pads rise quickly, allowing blockers to get underneath him … his pass rush
stalls quickly once engaged … his hands and rush plan are unrefined and predictable … not comfortable count ering once initially blocked … below-average gap

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integrity leads to positive plays for the offense … sky-high missed tackle rate and leaves production on the field … lacks sudden change of direction to react to
backfield moves … inconsistent motor and known to coast at times … missed two games as a junior because of a knee injury (November 2023); underwent surgery to
repair his right labrum (December 2022) and missed 2023 spring practices … averaged under 2.0 tackles per game in 2023.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Miami, Taylor was an interchangeable defensive tackle in defensive coordinator Lance Guidry’s four -man front. A former five-star
recruit, he flashed his potential on the 2022 tape but struggled to find any consistency in his final se ason and disappeared for stretches (19 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss
in 10 games). With his frame, play strength and initial burst, Taylor has the individual traits to be a disruptive presence a gainst the run and rushing the passer.
However, he struggles to use all his gifts in unison and is often a step behind as he reacts to plays instead of staying ahead. Overall, Taylor doesn’t lack for talent, but
the raw physical tools aren’t enough and won’t deliver consistent on-field production until he develops a more disciplined approach. While there is untapped
potential there, it will require a patient coaching staff and complete buy-in from the player for him to work his way into an NFL rotation.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

14. JUSTIN EBOIGBE | Alabama 6043 | 297 lbs. | 5SR Forest Park, Ga. (Forest Park) 4/9/2001 (age 23.04) #92

BACKGROUND: Justin Eboigbe (ee-BOYG-bee) grew up south of Atlanta. He was very close with his older brother (Trey Larenz Earl), who died in May 2022. Eboigbe
started playing football at age 5 and developed a love for the game throughout rec ball. He attended Forest Park High School, where he became the school’s first top
recruit since Hines Ward 30 years prior. A three-year varsity letterman on the defensive line (also saw playing time at tight end), Eboigbe was named the 6A Defensive
Player of the Year as a senior with 14.0 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks in 2018. He was also a starting forward on the Forest Park basketball team.

A four-star recruit, Eboigbe was the No. 5 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Georgia (one spot behind Kyle Hamilton). He
was the No. 62 recruit nationally. Despite playing for a team that didn’t have a winning record, Eboigbe brought many high-profile coaches to Forest Park and earned
his first scholarship (Mississippi State) as a sophomore. As a junior, he collected offers from programs like Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame,
Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee. After attending Alabama’s junior day in February 2018, Eboigbe received an offer from head coac h Nick Saban, and he
committed a few months later after another visit. He continued to take visits and had a final five of Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia and Tennessee but stayed
committed to Saban throughout the process. Eboigbe was the No. 6 recruit in the Tide’s 2019 class. He graduated with his degr ee in communications (May 2022) and
earned his master’s degree in sport manageme nt (December 2023). Eboigbe accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (10/2) 10 3.0 1.5 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (13/9) 19 0.5 0.0 0 1 1 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (15/3) 19 0.5 0.5 0 2 0
2022: (4/0) 11 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Missed the final nine games (herniated disc)
2023: (14/14) 63 11.5 7.0 0 1 0 First Team All-SEC
Total: (56/28) 122 16.0 9.0 0 4 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6043 297 9 3/4 33 3/8 80 3/4 5.18 2.97 1.79 28 - - - - (no broad, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6042 295 9 5/8 33 1/8 80 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no testing — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with a well-developed, prototypical frame … uses his length and upper-body strength to control the point of attack … able to strike,
extend and find the ball carrier for quick sheds in the run game … contact balance helps him battle engagement and make stops in the hole … terrific grip strength
and finishing desire as a tackler … plays athletic on his feet with relentless effort to make plays away from his square … displays a natural feel for stun ting and
switches … overcame the mental hurdles that followed a season-ending injury and the death of his brother in 2022 (Saban: “I probably have more sentiment for him
because of what he’s gone through than anybody else we’ve ever had on our team.”) … productive senior season on tape and in the stat she et.

WEAKNESSES: Initial movements are more quick than explosive … some tightness in his midsection, especially when his pads rise and he gets straight-legged at
contact … anchor will falter against upright specialist blockers … missed most of the 2022 season with a herniated disc (October 2022) that was pushed against his
spinal cord; season-ending surgery (performed by neurosurgeon David Okonkwo, who also operated on WR Justyn Ross when he had his neck injury) and wore a neck
brace followed by a bone stem device to help stimulate bone growth for three months (cleared after seven months) … only one season of high-end production.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Alabama, Eboigbe played right defensive end in coach Nick Saban’s hybrid fronts, spending most of his snaps at six-technique, 4i/5-
technique, 2i/3-technique and nose (Jonathan Allen role). He was able to return from a career-threatening spinal cord injury in 2022 and put together a career season
in 2023, leading the Alabama defensive line in tackles (63) and finishing third (behind Dallas Turner and Chris Braswell) in pressures (30). Eboigbe plays with a strong
upper half and uses his length to lock out, stack and pry open gaps. His anchor will break down at times, and he is more rugged than powerfully explosive as both a
pass rusher and run stuffer. Overall, Eboigbe plays with the mentality and fundamental ability to control the point of attack. If he receives clean medical checks
from team doctors, he can provide scheme-versatile depth on the defensive line.

GRADE: 5th Round

15. MARCUS HARRIS | Auburn 6023 | 286 lbs. | 5SR Montgomery, Ala. (Park Crossing) 9/27/2000 (age 23.58) #50

BACKGROUND: Marcus Harris, one of five children, grew up in Montgomery. He started playing little-league football at 6 years old, and it quickly became his favorite
sport. Harris attended Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, where he was a three-year varsity letterman as a defensive end and linebacker. As a sophomore, he
posted 20 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and one forced fumble as his team finished 13-1 with a 2016 regional title. As a junior, Harris again helped Park Crossing to a
regional championship with 51 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks and one forced fumble in 2017. He had his m ost productive season as a senior with 102 tackles,
29.0 tackles for loss and 15.0 sacks rushing off the edge, which earned him All -Conference honors. Harris also lettered in basketball at Park Crossing.

A three-star recruit, Harris was the No. 117 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 73 recruit in Alabama. He heard from in-state
powerhouse programs Alabama and Auburn, but he was viewed as a projection who would need to add wei ght and move inside to nose. After his junior season,

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Harris started receiving scholarship offer after scholarship offer, although most were from FCS and Group of 5 programs, incl uding Florida Atlantic, Louisiana,
Southern Miss, Toledo and Tulane. A few weeks before signing day, he received his first Power 5 offers, from Kansas and Washington State. Harris committed to the
Jayhawks, because of his connection to head coach Les Miles. He was the eighth-ranked recruit in Miles’ 2019 class. After Miles was dismissed, Harris entered the
transfer portal in May 2021. He heard from several programs, but as an Auburn fan growing up, Harris jumped at the chance to move closer to home once head coach
Bryan Harsin and defensive coordinator Derek Mason offered him.

His younger brother Malik Blocton was a three-star defensive lineman in the 2024 recruiting class and signed with Auburn. His younger brother (Jaylan Jarrett)
redshirted in 2023, his first season as a defensive tackle at FCS Kennesaw State. Harris graduate d with his degree in business and communications (December 2023).
He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (3/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Kansas; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (8/5) 27 7.5 0.0 1 0 0 Kansas; Led team in TFL; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 27 6.0 2.0 0 0 0 Auburn; FR TD
2022: (12/12) 30 6.5 2.0 0 1 0 Auburn
2023: (12/12) 40 11.0 7.0 1 1 0 Auburn; Led team in sacks and TFL; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (48/41) 126 31.0 11.0 2 2 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6023 286 9 5/8 32 78 1/4 5.06 2.94 1.76 29 1/2 8’7” - - 27 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6024 304 9 1/4 32 78 7/8 - - - - - 4.69 7.78 34 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Highly active interior player with a fairly quick first step … plays with natural knee bend and leverage … displays a balance d base to maneuver through
gaps and working through the edge of blockers … hands stay busy to keep his rush from getting stagnant … doesn’t have a true go-to move but uses a physical slap/rip
at the top of his rush … instinctive run defender with a radar for the football when working up/down the line of scrimmage … motor stays revved up, helping him
make plays away from the line of scrimmage … reliable football character and dependable — didn’t miss a game because of injury in his three seasons at Auburn …
had his most productive season in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Shorter, compact build for the position and his playing weight fluctuated between 280-295 pounds in college … added 18 pounds in the three weeks
between the combine and his pro day but needs to return to 285 pounds for Sundays (NFL scout: “He got way too big just to dominate the bench.”) … doesn’t play
with the overwhelming force to collapse the pocket … = shows rush talent but needs to be more effective with his secondary options, especially against stout base
blocks … finished second on the team in pressures in 2023, but his rate of efficiency was much lower … shows some body tightn ess when working games … can be
engulfed and trapped at the point of attack, especially when facing double teams … doesn’t have preferred length and not a sound stack-and-shed player.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Auburn, Harris worked primarily as a three-technique in former defensive coordinator Ron Roberts’ 4 -2-5 base scheme. After
spending two seasons at Kansas, he returned home and showed steady improvements for the Tigers, including career bests of 11.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks in
2023. Harris was an enjoyable study, because he plays with a ton of energy to wear down blockers with his activity and battle -ready hands. However, he moves with
stiffness in his body (moved way too heavy during pro-day drills at 304 pounds) and is more strong than naturally powerful, which puts a cap on his NFL ceiling.
Overall, Harris is an undersized tackle who can be neutralized versus long-armed blockers, but he has the quickness and instincts to clear creases as a one -gap
penetrator. He can find an NFL home as part of a rotation.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

16. JADEN CRUMEDY | Mississippi State 6037 | 301 lbs. | 6SR Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove) 7/30/2000 (age 23.74) #94

BACKGROUND: Jaden “Big Baby” Crumedy (Crum-eh-DEE), the second of five children in his family, grew up in Hattiesburg. Crumedy started playing football in fifth
grade and lined up as a defensive end, running back and wide receiver throughout middle school. He enrolled at Oak Grove High School in Lamar County and played
running back on varsity as a freshman. After sitting out football in 2015 as a sophomore to focus on basketball (and having doubts he was ready for 6A varsity
football), Crumedy returned to football as a junior, moved to defensive end and finished with 126 tackl es, 29.0 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks to earn first team All-
Area honors. As a senior, he posted 104 tackles, 27.0 tackles for loss, 13.0 sacks and one forced fumble to earn Dandy Dozen status. Along with quarterback John Rhys
Plumlee, Crumedy helped Oak Grove to a 6-5 record in 2017. He also lettered in basketball.

A four-star recruit, Crumedy was the No. 20 weakside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Mississippi. After his junior season, Mississippi
State became his first offer in January 2017. He was recruited by former Bulldogs assistant D.J. Looney, who died at age 31 in 2020. Crumedy later added offers from
other SEC programs, like Ole Miss and Tennessee, but he made up his mind on Mississippi State as a senior and committed in Oc tober 2017 to head coach Dan
Mullen. He stayed committed to the Bulldogs after Mullen left for Florida and Joe Moorhead was hired as head coach in November 2017. He was the fou rth-ranked
recruit in the Bulldogs’ 2018 class. Crumedy took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Starkville for his sixth
season in 2023.

He married his wife (Ka’Miyah) in April 2023. His younger brother (Tavion Smith) was an All -State wide receiver at Oak Grove in 2019. After that, he played at Pearl
River (Miss.) Community College for two seasons (2020-21) and at Jones (Miss.) College for one (2022) before transferring to Louisiana (2023). Jaden’s godfather
(Derek “Red” Jarvis Sr.), who was a father figure, died during his senior year of high school in 2018. Crumedy graduated from Mississippi State with two degrees:
undergraduate degree (May 2022) and master’s degree in workforce leadership (December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2018
2019: (11/7) 18 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Missed two games (injury)
2020: (11/11) 31 3.5 2.0 0 2 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 20 2.0 1.0 1 1 0 Blocked FG (potential game-winner); Missed the bowl game (injury)
2022: (5/5) 15 5.0 2.0 0 0 0 Missed the first eight games (wrist)
2023: (12/12) 35 3.5 2.5 0 2 0
Total: (53/47) 119 16.0 8.5 1 5 0

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6037 301 9 1/2 33 77 1/2 4.97 2.87 1.69 29 1/2 8’9” 4.66 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6043 304 9 1/2 32 5/8 78 3/4 - - - 30 - 4.56 7.70 14 (stood on combine run, broad — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with his athletic frame and developed bulk … quick off the ball to threaten gaps or work laterally down the li ne … stays balanced both
through contact and on his feet to redirect and make stops in the backfield (see 2023 LSU tape) … has the length and play strength to rip, tug and pry blockers when
he plays on schedule and with proper leverage … doesn’t do it consistently but flashes the grip strength to lock out and control the point … generally reliable tackler
with finishing power to plant the ball carrier … married and has two degrees and is ready for professional life … was scheme -diverse throughout his time in college
and will be a fit in multiple fronts … started 47 games over his career.

WEAKNESSES: His hands are active but don’t always match his feet, allowing blockers to make first meaningful contact and gain the upper h and … hand placement is
wild, and his pass-rush moves require better tempo … secondary moves lack thought … needs to consistently root himself up and under blockers to hold the point in
the run game … instincts for blocking pressure are underdeveloped … will coast at times and needs to keep the engine revving … missed the first eight games of the
2022 season after preseason wrist surgery (August 2022) … will be 24 years old when he reports for his first NFL training camp … below-average production relative to
his games played in college.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Mississippi State, Crumedy played primarily as a three-technique in former head coach Zach Arnett’s 3-3-5 base scheme while also
working over the A-gap and as a four-technique end. Despite the changeover in Starkville (played for four head coaches), his talent found ways to stand out over the
years even if it wasn’t consistent or always reflected in the stat sheet. With low pads and knee bend, Crumedy plays explosive as a pass rusher, although his hands are
more busy than efficient, and his rush plan needs to be more calculated to unlock his talent. His quickness and length show in the run game when he has lanes to
pursue, but he plays with inconsistent gap control and allows angle blocks to get too far into him. Overall, Crumedy’s tape is more sporadic than consistent, but if
you grade the flashes, not many 300-pounders have his athletic movements and power potential, which will keep him around if his fire stays lit. He projects as a
rotational three-technique in a 4-3 or five-technique in odd fronts.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

17. FABIEN LOVETT SR. | Florida State 6037 | 316 lbs. | 6SR Vicksburg, Miss. (Olive Branch) 12/5/1999 (age 24.39) #0

BACKGROUND: Fabien Lovett Sr., who has four siblings, was born and raised in West Mississippi near the Louisiana border. He started playi ng football at the youth
level and attended Lake Cormorant Middle School. For high school, Lovett transferred to Olive Branch as a freshman and sat out his first season. He became an
impact player on varsity as a sophomore defensive end, finishing with 80 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. Olive Branch was winless (0-11) in 2016, but Lovett
had his breakout season as a junior, posting 86 tackles, 21.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and three forced fumbles. As a senior, he helped Olive Branch, which had four
head coaches in Lovett’s four years, to a complete turnaround as the program won 12 games before losing in the 2017 playoff semifinals. Lovett finished his senior
season with 81 tackles, 25.0 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two blocked punts, which earned him a spot on the Dandy Dozen list. He finished his
three-year varsity career with 247 tackles and 55.5 tackles for loss. Lovett also lettered in track and finished first at the 2018 5A state championships in the shot put
(47 feet, 11 inches) and second in the discus (132 -6).

A three-star recruit, Lovett was the No. 18 strongside defensive end in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 7 recruit in Mississipp i (second highest-ranked defensive
recruit in the state after Jaden Crumedy). After his junior season, Mississippi State be came his first scholarship offer, followed by Ole Miss, Alabama and Florida.
Lovett originally committed to Mississippi State before his senior year in August 2017. However, he reopened his recruitment a month before signing day after Dan
Mullen left to become the head coach at Florida. Lovett visited Ole Miss and Florida before getting to know new Mississippi State head coach J oe Moorehead and re-
committing to the Bulldogs. After two seasons in Starkville, he entered the transfer portal in April 2020. He h eard from several high-profile programs and considered
Florida, Michigan, Oregon, Ole Miss and Tennessee before signing with Florida State and newly hired head coach Mike Norvell. After missing half of the 2022 season,
Lovett took advantage of the extra year of eligibility and returned to Tallahassee for his sixth college season in 2023.

His son (Fabien Jr.) was born three months premature in February 2021 (two pounds, 10 ounces) and had several health complications, including chronic lung disease,
which required multiple surgeries. Lovett’s older brother (Keithen Hargo) signed with Northwest Mississippi out of high school in 2015. His younger brother (Caleb
Bryant) finished his freshman year at Mississippi State in 2023. Lovett opted out of the bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Mississippi State; Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2018
2019: (13/13) 19 2.5 1.0 0 0 0 Mississippi State
2020: (8/2) 14 1.5 1.0 0 0 0 Florida State; Enrolled in April 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/9) 28 4.5 2.0 0 0 0 Florida State; Honorable Mention All-ACC; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (7/7) 10 2.0 1.0 1 1 0 Florida State; Honorable Mention All-ACC; Missed seven games (left leg)
2023: (13/0) 22 4.0 1.0 0 3 0 Florida State; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt out)
Total: (54/31) 93 14.5 6.0 1 4 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6037 314 10 3/8 35 1/2 83 1/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6037 316 10 3/8 34 1/4 83 3/4 5.00 2.92 1.75 25 1/2 8’5” 4.82 7.56 26

STRENGTHS: Has an NFL body with natural thickness and outstanding length … hands are large, strong and thud at contact when he uses them properly … pass-rush
preference is to be a bully, generating power with his upper body … can be a rock in the run game when he uses knee bend to h old his ground … blocking awareness
and power help him constrict run gaps … will do the dirty work within the scheme to create rush lanes for his teammates … made only 22 stops in 2023 but didn’t
have any misses, usually finishing the tackles he starts … credits the birth of his son as the driving force behind his maturation and leadership development (Lovett: “It
changed everything. … It forced me to really lock in.”) … one of the leaders on defense and often in the middle of the huddle hyping the team.

WEAKNESSES: Bland first step and lateral quickness … snap reaction can be a beat late, making it tough for him to gain ground … attempts to lock out but lingers on
blocks once locked up and struggles to shed or gain the edge of blockers (see his battle versus O’Cyrus Torrence on the 2022 Florida tape) … not a rangy player and

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won’t make many plays from the back side … packs plenty of power in his hands but tends to exert a lot of energy without goin g anywhere … there isn’t any
deception in his rush plan … missed six games early in his senior season with a leg injury (September 2022) … part of a heavy rotation and played more of a secondary
role in 2023, which is reflected in the stat sheet … will turn 25 years old during his NFL rookie season.

SUMMARY: A part-time starter at Florida State, Lovett was an interchangeable defensive tackle in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s four -man front. After
transferring from Mississippi State, his snap count diminished over the last three seasons in Tallahassee (averaged just 25.9 defensive snaps per game in 2023),
although he was a senior captain and an important cog on the defensive line. With the sheer force in his upper body, Lovett can win positioning versus the run or
change the line of scrimmage with his thudding hands at contact (old school — no gloves or anything on his arms/hands). However, he needs better reaction
quickness to control the rep and develop quality counters to threaten the pocket. Overall, Lovett is a slow-twitch big man with better flashes than consistency, but
he is stout at contact with the God-given length and power to continue getting better as a pass rusher. He has a scheme -versatile skill set and projects as a
rotational interior lineman.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

18. KEITH RANDOLPH JR. | Illinois 6034 | 296 lbs. | 5SR Belleville, Ill. (West) 9/1/2001 (age 22.65) #88
BACKGROUND: Keith Randolph Jr., one of three boys, grew up in East St. Louis. His mother (Kimberly) is a teacher, and his father (Keith Sr.) is a sergeant for the East
St. Louis Police department. Starting at age 5, he focused on basketball and played for the Yankees followed by the AAU St. L ouis Eagles (now named the Bradley Beal
Elite) in middle school (played with future Illinois teammate and roommate Isaiah Williams). Randolph originally attended Christian Brothers College High School as a
freshman before transferring to Belleville West High School across the Mississippi River in Illinois (15 miles e ast of St. Louis). He played varsity basketball as a
sophomore and hoped to continue playing in college, but his father and the football coaches convinced him to join the footbal l team as a junior. In his first full season
playing football, Randolph posted 38 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and one sack. As a senior pass rusher, he earned All-State and All-Conference honors with 56 tackles,
9.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks, helping the team to the 2018 7A state playoffs. He was a three-year letterman on the basketball team and averaged 9.0 points and
8.0 rebounds as a senior. Along with teammate and close friend E.J. Liddell (second-rounder in the 2022 NBA Draft from Ohio State), Randolph helped lead Belleville
West to back-to-back basketball Class 4A state championships his junior and senior years (66-6 record over the two seasons).

A three-star recruit, Randolph was the No. 45 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Illinoi s. Having not played football until
his junior year of high school, he was late on the recruiting scene but received an offer from NAIA Lindenwood before he’d even played a game — which convinced
him his future would be in football, not basketball. After his junior season, Randolph picked up offers from Ball State, Northern Illinois and Illinois, his first Power 5
offer. He picked up a late offer from Florida State, but he ultimately committed to Illinois over Michigan State to be a “hometown hero.” Randolph was the No. 7
recruit in the Illini 2019 class (CB Devon Witherspoon was No. 1). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 7 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (5/0) 8 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/7) 42 5.5 4.0 1 2 1 Missed two games (right knee)
2022: (13/12) 53 13.0 4.5 0 2 1 Third Team All-Big Ten; Blocked PAT
2023: (10/10) 49 4.0 1.5 0 1 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Team captain; Missed two games (ankle)
Total: (42/29) 159 23.0 10.0 1 6 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6034 296 9 7/8 32 3/4 80 1/4 5.15 2.97 1.78 28 1/2 8’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 297 - - - - - - - - 4.81 7.75 21 (weight, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Moves well laterally off the snap, making him tough to reach … stays patient and balanced with his arm-over, rip and push-pull moves, keeping wasted
motion to a minimum … gets momentum going downhill to split doubles and play in gaps … extends reach as a run defender and sinks his hips to leverage the point of
attack … gap sound and understands his role … was only 220 pounds as a high school junior when he started playing football an d has worked hard to develop his body
and add 75-plus pounds … voted a team captain in 2023, and his coaches single him out for his energy in practice and games (head coach Bret Bielema: “He’s got
great demeanor, great presence.”) … played through pain “every other step” throughout the 2023 season (Randolph: “I’d do anyt hing for my guys.”).

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t play explosive through his hips and hands … rush moves are more methodical than snappy or sudden … needs to access hi s counters more
quickly … stiffness in his shoulders and upper body prohibit his change of direction and contribute to missed tackles … rigid short-area movement hurts his ability to
finish in the pocket … closing burst doesn’t jump off the screen once he finds a chase lane … some undisciplined tendencies (offside and face-mask penalties on the
2023 Purdue tape) … production suffered in 2023 as he battled an ankle injury (October 2023) that sidelined him for two games (and parts of several others); suffered
a right knee injury (September 2021), missing two games.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Illinois, Randolph played primarily over the B-gap in defensive coordinator Aaron Henry’s hybrid fronts. A basketball -focused
athlete most of his life, he developed into a legitimate NFL prospect with the Illini despite a disappointing senior season as he battled through an ankle injury (his
pressures dropped from 32 in 2022 to 13 in 2023). With functional size and quickness, Randolph plays with purpose and relies on his body control to slip gaps or
battle through engagements. His upfield burst is average at best and he must continue to develop his pass rush instincts and counters. Overall, Randolph is missing
an explosive element to his arsenal, but he maintains gap integrity with his ability to lock out, track and do his job in the run game. He projects as an NFL backup
who offers scheme versatility and depth at multiple positions.

GRADE: 6th Round

19. KHRISTIAN BOYD | Northern Iowa 6023 | 329 lbs. | 6SR Kansas City, Mo. (Blue Springs) 2/23/2000 (age 24.17) #99
BACKGROUND: Khristian Boyd, one of seven children, was born and raised in Topeka, Kan. He started playing football in third grade and, aside from a few snaps at
fullback and offensive line, has always been a defensive lineman. Boyd attended Blue Springs High School, where he was a thre e-year varsity letterman and saw time
on both sides of the football. As a junior and senior, he led Blue Springs to back-to-back appearances in the Class 6 state championship game, finishing with an 11 -3
record both seasons. Boyd earned All-District and All-State honors with 54 tackles, 4.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. He also lettered in basketball and track.

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A three-star recruit, Boyd was the No. 156 defensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 30 recruit in Missouri. His first offer was also his first FBS offer,
from Kansas in February 2017. However, head coach David Beaty and his coaching staff were fired during Boyd’s senior year of high school, and his scholarship offer
was pulled. He faced similar obstacles with a few other FBS programs, but FCS Northern Iowa welcomed him with open arms and o ffered everything he was looking
for. Boyd took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to UNI for his sixth season in 2023. He g raduated with his
degree in liberal arts (May 2022) and wants to be a coach and athletic director after his playing days. Boyd accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (1/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (10/2) 25 2.0 0.5 0 1 0
2020: (7/7) 27 5.5 3.5 0 1 0 Season played in the spring of 2021
2021: (10/2) 20 3.5 2.0 0 0 0
2022: (10/10) 32 5.0 1.0 2 2 0 Second Team All-MVFC
2023: (11/11) 43 6.5 3.5 0 1 0 Third Team All-American; First Team All-MVFC; Team captain
Total: (49/32) 149 22.5 10.5 2 5 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6025 325 9 1/2 31 5/8 77 1/8 - - - 28 1/2 8’2” 4.91 8.10 38 (no run — left groin)

STRENGTHS: Naturally stout body type with his girthy, heavy base … holds his ground versus power and can grow roots against double teams … explosive off the snap
to slam his hands into blockers and push bodies into the pocket … uses his grip strength to snatch/pull or displace opponents … awareness and technical control
improved each season, helping him find runners in gaps … has a passion for the physicality of the sport and looks to bury ball carriers … expanded pass-rush tool box
on his 2023 tape, including more timely swims/arm-overs … voted a team captain and called the “heart of the team” by his teammates, because of the example he
sets with his work ethic (his 38 bench-press reps at the pro day set a school record) … rarely left the field on tape.

WEAKNESSES: Squatty and lacks ideal length … will struggle to disengage once blockers get into his body … loses some of the power from hi s lower body when his
pads rise through contact … efficiency as a pass rusher is a work in progress … can create movement as a bul l rusher but will sacrifice his balance and find himself in
an awkward position and unable to fight back … needs to play with better control to corral and finish once he infiltrates the backfield … most of the blockers he faced
in college won’t be playing professionally (faced Iowa State three times in his career and didn’t look out of place but didn’t dominate either ) … older player who will
be 24 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Northern Iowa, Boyd played nose tackle in defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson’s 3 -4 base scheme and led the Panthers’
defensive line in snaps played in 2023 (averaged 57.4 snaps per game). He showed steady improvements each seaso n in college and earned draftable grades from
NFL scouts but was a surprise combine snub and didn’t work out at the UNI pro day because of a Grade 1 left groin strain from training. When his peeking eyes stay
elevated and his hands are right, Boyd can control gaps and make stops in the run game. Relying on his mass to create push, he struggles to work laterally off his
advances, but his rush moves have shown development (doubled his pressures from 21 in 2022 to 40 in 2023). Overall, Boyd can get stuck on blocks versus long-
armed resistance, but he is a stout run stuffer who eats up space and flashes pass-rush potential. He will interest different schemes as a quality depth piece.

GRADE: 6th Round

20. JORDAN JEFFERSON | LSU 6026 | 316 lbs. | 5SR Navarre, Fla. (Navarre) 9/24/2001 (age 22.59) #99
BACKGROUND: Jordan Jefferson, who has a younger sister, was born and raised in Birmingham, Ala. At age 5, he asked to play football and wanted to follow in the
footsteps of his father (AJ), who played at Alcorn State. Jefferson also developed a love for the weight room from his father . When he was 12, his family moved to
Navarre (one of the largest communities in the Florida panhandle) and he attended Navarre High School. After moving up to var sity as a sophomore defensive tackle,
Jefferson helped the program to the 2017 conference title and finished his junior season with 50 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. As a
senior, he led Navarre to an 11-2 record and a spot in the 2018 6A District championship game. Jefferson earned first team All-Area honors and finished his final
season with 60 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, two blocked field goals and a forced fumble. He was also a member o f Navarre’s weightlifting team and led the
program to the 2019 state championship and back-to-back regional titles. Individually, Jefferson won championships with a 355-pound clean and set a regional record
with a 785-pound total set in the unlimited class.

A three-star recruit, Jefferson was the No. 112 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 218 recruit in Florida. Aft er his junior season, he received his
first batch of FBS offers (Southern Miss, South Alabama, Louisiana and Tulane). Jeffe rson didn’t receive his first Power 5 scholarship offer until after his senior season,
when Louisville, Kansas State and West Virginia all offered him the week before signing day. After a quick visit to Morgantown, he committed to newly hired head
coach Neal Brown and was the No. 17 recruit in the Mountaineers’ 2019 class. After four seasons with West Virginia as a nose tackle, Jefferson took advantage of the
extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and entered the transfer portal in Decemb er 2022. He transferred to LSU for his final season in 2023. His
younger sister (Taylor) is a standout athlete (softball, basketball, weightlifting) at Navarre High School. Jefferson accepte d his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (11/1) 5 1.0 0.0 0 1 0 West Virginia; Enrolled in June 2019 (at age 17)
2020: (6/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 West Virginia; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/6) 17 4.0 0.5 0 1 0 West Virginia
2022: (12/12) 31 9.5 3.0 0 5 0 West Virginia; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Led team in TFL
2023: (13/6) 36 7.0 2.5 1 1 0 LSU; Started the final six games
Total: (55/25) 90 21.5 6.0 1 8 0

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COMBINE 6026 313 9 7/8 33 1/8 79 1/4 - - - 31 8’8” - - 34 (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — hamstring)
PRO DAY 6025 316 9 3/4 33 3/8 79 5/8 5.08 2.94 1.78 - - - - -

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STRENGTHS: Good-sized interior player with a thick trunk and well-distributed muscle … weight-room dweller and was well known as one of the stronger players in
the LSU program (work ethic and training habits were instilled in him by his father) … fires off the snap with initial explosion to barrel through bodies in his path …
relies on his leg drive and force in his hands to work through bodies … grips blockers to jostle and disrupt their balance … hand strength also shows as a tackler as he
almost always finishes the battles that he starts … GPS for the football takes him to run lanes … durable and has played a lo t of football (55 games) for a player still
just 22 years old … didn’t look out of place in his one season in the SEC.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks creativity as a pass rusher and needs to add moves to his arsenal (managed just seven pressures on 203 pass rush snaps in 2023) … tends to get
linear as an upfield rusher, struggling to adjust laterally post-penetration … shows tightness when attempting to make sudden redirects in his movements … has the
arm length desired for the position but doesn’t always weaponize his extension … opts for his natural strength over fundament als at the point of attack … loses
proper angles and positioning because of inconsistent pad level reacting to the blocking scheme … average pursuit player and doesn’t make many plays away from his
square … loves to compete, but he needs to keep his emotions in check.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at LSU, Jefferson was an interchangeable defensive tackle in former defensive coordinator Matt House’s even fron ts. After four
seasons at West Virginia, he transferred to Baton Rouge for the 2023 season and finished second on the team i n tackles for loss (7.0), despite ranking 10th on the
team in defensive snaps played (his role increased over the second half of the season after Mekhi Wingo was injured). Jefferson is at his best as a one-gapper, where
he can recognize pre-snap movement and use his initial quickness to gain the upper hand. Though he has desired length, he doesn’t always use it to his advantage
and lacks ideal body flexibility and contract balance once engaged, which also limits his tackling range. Overall, Jefferson needs to develop his technical efficiency to
be more disruptive, but his burst off the ball and upper-body strength can give him an early advantage into battle. He projects as a rotational lineman on the
interior who still has some upside left.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

21. MCKINNLEY JACKSON | Texas A&M 6014 | 326 lbs. | 4SR Lucedale, Miss. (George County) 12/26/2001 (age 22.33) #3
BACKGROUND: McKinnley Jackson was born and raised in Lucedale and often lived with his grandmother as both of his parents spent time in and out of prison.
Jackson started to blossom with sports, especially football, because of his size. He was so dominant in middle school that he was move d up to the varsity team at
George County High School in eighth grade. Jackson was a four-year starter on varsity and posted remarkable production for a defensive tackle. He tallied 60 tackles,
30.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and five forced fumbles as a freshman. As a sophomore, Jackson finished with 81 tackles, 36.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and seven
forced fumbles as a sophomore. As a junior, he finished with a career high in tackles (91) and sacks (11.5). Jackson was named the 6A Mississippi Mr. Football as a
senior with 76 tackles, 37.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and one forced fumble. After subpar finishes in 2017 and 2018, Jackson led George County back to the playoffs
in 2019 and was named a U.S. Army All-American. He finished his prep career with 308 tackles, 135 tackles for loss, 48 sacks and 16 forced fumbles.

A four-star recruit, Jackson was the No. 9 defensive tackle in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Mississippi (one spot ahead of CB Emmanuel Forbes). He
was the No. 62 recruit nationally. Jackson received his first scholarship offer at age 12, when Louisiana offered in eighth grade. It didn’t take long for SEC programs to
take notice, and Ole Miss and Auburn offered him toward the end of his freshman year. Jackson originally committed to LSU mid way through his sophomore season,
but he decommitted a few months later and reopened his recruitment. He attended multiple camps throughout SEC country and ultimately committed to Texas A&M
over Alabama, Auburn and LSU. Jackson was the No. 6 recruit in head coach Jimbo Fisher’s 2020 recruiting class (one spot behind RB De’Von Achane). Jackson opted
out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (10/1) 13 2.0 1.5 0 2 0 SEC All-Freshman; Enrolled in May 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/4) 14 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Suspended first two games (offseason arrest)
2022: (8/7) 37 7.0 2.0 0 0 0 Blocked PAT; Team captain; Missed five games (elbow)
2023: (12/12) 27 5.5 3.0 1 0 0 Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt out)
Total: (40/24) 91 15.5 7.5 1 2 0

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COMBINE 6014 326 10 33 7/8 80 1/4 5.26 3.01 1.78 23 8’10” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6014 336 10 33 7/8 80 1/4 - - - - - 4.90 7.89 24 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Broad-chested with burly thighs and natural girth in his upper body … uses low center of gravity and knee bend to his advantage, es tablishing early
leverage … able to reestablish the line of scrimmage when he times up the snap and generates power through his hips … exceptional length with heaviness in his
massive hands to create thump at contact … uses a fairly fluid arm-over move to clear the blocker … flashes bull-rush potential when he continues to drive his lower
body … plays with the balance to keep his feet through traffic … moves well laterally to attack the edges of blocks … stays active to clean up on coverage sacks … t wo-
year team captain and was respected in the Aggies’ locker room.

WEAKNESSES: His second and third steps don’t match his first step … feet stall out too quickly once blockers lock on … snap anticipation runs hot and cold (jumped
offside on the 2023 Miami tape) … doesn’t look natural when attempting to patch together rush moves … inconsistent backfield vision and often late to diagnose the
play design … can be moved by double teams and when caught out of position … missed almost half of his junior season because of an elbow injury (September 2022)
… arrested on drug charges (August 2021), including possession of a controlled substance, and suspended for the first two games of the 2021 season … averaged just
35.8 defensive snaps per game in 2023, as the coaches tried to keep him fresh.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas A&M, Jackson was the nose tackle in former defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin four-man front, playing primarily over the A-
gap. He was drawing early-round draft grades from NFL scouts the summer before the 2023 season, but his final season in College Station was uneven in b oth
production and performance. Jackson has the long arms and initial burst to rudely slam his hands into blocks, displaying contact balance and natural strength to hold
the point. Though he flashes explosion out of his stance, his momentum quickly stalls out once he meets any resistance, lacking the pass rush moves/counter s to
easily shed and disrupt the backfield. Overall, Jackson has a desirable nose tackle body type with his arm length, low center and raw power, but his disjointed hand
usage and positional instincts are concerns for his next-level transition. He is a candidate to provide depth as a shade in a 4-3 front.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

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22. TYLER DAVIS | Clemson 6020 | 301 lbs. | 5SR Apopka, Fla. (Wekiva) 11/1/2000 (age 23.48) #13
BACKGROUND: Tyler Davis, one of four children, grew up in Apopka (20 miles north of Orlando). He started playing football at the youth level and played throughout
middle school. Davis enrolled at Wekiva High School and saw immediate varsity snaps as a freshman defensive lineman (coached by former NFL defensive lineman
Kenard Lang in 2015). As a junior, he helped lead Wekiva to a 12-2 record, including the first district championship in school history. As a senior, he finished with 34
tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, one interception and a 23-yard touchdown catch on offense. Davis was named an Under Armour All -American and played on a
2018 squad that included seven teammates who signed with FBS programs.

A four-star recruit, Davis was the No. 12 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 18 recruit in Florida. His first FBS scholarship offer (UCF) arrived after
his sophomore season, then his first major offer (Florida) followed. Davis eventually narrowed down a total of 30 offers to Clemson, Florida State, Miami and Ohio
State. On signing day, he committed to Clemson and graduated early to enroll in January 2019. Davis took advantage of the extra year of eligibility and returned to
Clemson for his fifth season. He graduated from Clemson with his degree in management (December 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

His older brother (Tim Jr.) played defensive tackle at UAB (2007-10). His older brother (Tre) played linebacker at Citadel (2010-11) and Jacksonville University (2012-
15). He has a younger sister (Tyra). His father (Tim Sr.) is a retired veteran of the Orlando police force. The family made national news in October 2011 when Tim Sr.
shot and killed Tim Jr. during an altercation. Tim Sr. was charged with second-degree murder but was found not guilty after he argued self-defense (February 2013).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (15/13) 43 9.0 5.5 0 2 0 Second Team All-ACC; Most starts by a true freshman DL in school history; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (7/7) 13 5.0 2.0 0 0 0 Missed five games (sprained MCL)
2021: (9/8) 23 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 First Team All-ACC; Missed three games (torn bicep); Missed one game (COVID-19)
2022: (12/11) 31 9.5 5.5 0 1 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-ACC; Team captain; Missed two games (injury)
2023: (13/13) 45 3.5 0.5 0 0 0 First Team All-ACC; Team captain; Had one carry for minus-6 yards on a fake punt attempt
Total: (56/52) 155 29.5 16.0 0 3 0

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COMBINE 6020 301 9 1/4 31 3/8 75 5.02 2.88 1.71 28 1/2 9’0” 5.00 - 29 (no 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6021 300 9 1/2 31 1/4 75 7/8 - - - - - 4.78 7.74 - (stood on combine; shuttle, 3-cone only)

STRENGTHS: Naturally dense body type … quick off the ball with coordinated athleticism for his size … moves well laterally to cross the face of blockers or efficiently
redirect his momentum … go-to move is a fast club-swim … squares up blockers, and his active hands help him separate … can drive single blockers in reverse … has
the body control to keep his feet versus cut blocks … outstanding chase effort on plays away from the line … excellent backfi eld vision versus the run … lists “screen
hunter” on his resume under specialized skills … voted a two-time team captain … set the Clemson record for most career starts (52) by a defensive player.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized with short arms and tightness in his hips … strong at the point of attack but not overpowering and lacks pop with his hands … inconsistent
countering his moves after Plan A is stopped … lack of length leaves him falling off ball carriers … overall pursuit range is just average … unable to put down roots
versus double teams … missed two games as a super senior because of injury (September 2022); torn bicep (September 2021) and required surgery but missed only
three games; missed several games and parts of others with sprained right MCL (September 2020) … lack of backfield production in 2023 sticks out like a sore thumb.

SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Clemson, Davis was a versatile defensive tackle in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s four-man front, lining up as both a nose
and three-technique. Despite a career low in sacks as a super senior, he put together his best tape as a run defender in 2023, earning All-ACC honors for the fourth
time in his five years. Davis plays aware versus the run with his feel for play development and the violent hands to free him self and show off his range. As a pass
rusher, he doesn’t show a consistent plan but can reset the line of scrimmage with his bull rush and flashes a closing burst when he sidesteps blocks. Overall, Davis
doesn’t have high-upside traits that NFL teams generally desire, but he reads well, stays active and offers the experience to add depth to an NFL defensive line
room. He projects as a rotational nose tackle in the NFL, although it might be tough for him to become much more than that.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

23. JOWON BRIGGS | Cincinnati 6014 | 313 lbs. | 5SR Cincinnati, Ohio (Walnut Hills) 9/1/2000 (age 23.65) #0

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/7) 19 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 Virginia; Tenor on the UVA Singers ensemble and for the Hullabahoos, an a cappella group
2020: (7/7) 20 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 Virginia; Pandemic-shortened season; Entered the transfer portal in November 2020
2021: (14/5) 42 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 Cincinnati
2022: (13/13) 60 4.5 3.0 0 0 0 Cincinnati; First Team All-AAC; Blocked FG; Graduated with his degree (December 2022)
2023: (12/12) 27 6.0 2.0 0 0 0 Cincinnati; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Team captain; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (59/44) 168 21.5 12.0 0 0 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6014 313 9 7/8 31 3/4 78 3/4 5.00 2.90 1.77 26 8’8” 4.71 7.53 39

SUMMARY: Jowon Briggs, one of six children, grew up in Cincinnati and earned All-State honors at Walnut Hills. A four-star prospect, he was a top-100 recruit and the
No. 2 player in Ohio, but he passed on Alabama and Ohio State to sign with Virginia. During the pandemic, he transferred back home and signed with Cincinnati. After
playing three-technique in 2021 and nose in 2022, he shifted to more of a 4/4i role over the tackle in 2023. Briggs and his wife (Nyjae) have three children. A member
of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” Briggs is compactly built with very dense muscle and terrific strength. With his initial step and active, heavy hands, he should appeal
to multiple schemes, although can lose his gap control/leverage. Overall, Briggs lacks ideal length, and his rush talent is a work in progress, but his mix of one-gap
quickness and power could earn him a depth spot.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

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24. MYLES MURPHY | North Carolina 6041 | 309 lbs. | 4SR Greensboro, N.C. (Dudley) 11/27/2001 (age 22.41) #8

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (12/0) 8 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 38 9.0 4.0 0 3 0
2022: (14/12) 29 1.5 1.0 0 1 0 Blocked FG
2023: (13/13) 24 4.5 1.0 0 0 0 Honorable Mention All-ACC; Graduated with degree in communications (December 2023); Shrine Bowl
Total: (52/38) 99 17.0 7.0 0 4 0

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COMBINE 6041 309 9 3/4 33 7/8 79 5.20 3.01 1.81 28 1/2 8’10” 4.81 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 305 9 1/2 33 3/4 80 1/4 - - - 29 8’11” 4.53 - 20 (no 3-cone — choice)

SUMMARY: Myles Murphy started youth football as a running back before growing into an All -District defensive tackle, initially at Southwest Guilford High (18.0
tackles for loss in 2018) and then Dudley High for his senior season (21.0 tackles for loss in 2019). A four-star recruit, he garnered offers from Alabama, Ohio State and
others, but he wanted to play in his home state. He played in all 52 games the last four seasons, including 38 straight starts to finish his North Carolina career. Murphy
is a quality athlete for his size with above-average length to lock out and make powerful wrap tackles. However, he isn’t urgent with his stack-and-shed and will find
himself stuck on blocks too long. He can occasionally bully blockers as a pass rusher but needs to add more moves to his arsenal at the next level. Overall, Murphy
doesn’t have the tape that suggests he will be consistently disruptive in the NFL, but he can leverage gaps and create stops as a rotational run defender.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

25. EVAN ANDERSON | FAU 6011 | 320 lbs. | 4SR West Orlando, Fla. (Jones) 2/14/2002 (age 22.20) #8

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (8/6) 21 2.0 1.5 0 0 0 Blocked FG; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 40 8.0 1.0 0 1 0 Honorable Mention All-CUSA; Led team in TFL
2022: (7/6) 27 4.5 1.0 0 0 0 Second Team All-CUSA; Missed five games (foot)
2023: (12/12) 57 5.5 3.5 0 1 0 Third Team All-AAC; Blocked FG; Team captain; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (39/36) 145 20.0 7.0 0 2 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6011 320 9 1/4 32 3/8 78 1/2 5.32 2.98 1.77 30 8’3” 4.99 8.20 31

SUMMARY: Evan Anderson grew up in the Orlando area and was a two-sport standout (football and lacrosse) at Jones High. He tallied 84 tackles as a senior and led
Jones to a 13-2 record (lost to Northwestern in the 2019 state title game). A three -star recruit, he committed to Florida Atlantic at 360 pounds (worked hard to shed
the weight) and made a quick impact as a true freshman starter. After missing half of the 2022 season, he was a senior captain and set career bests in tackles (57) and
pressures (18). He also blocked two field goals while at FAU. A wide-hipped nose, Anderson uses upper-body strength and lateral quickness to wear down the edges
of blockers and defend multiple gaps (held his own versus Clemson). However, he won’t be able to beat NFL blockers with athleticism, and his bull rush tends to stall
when his pad level rises. Overall, Anderson needs to play with better control, but he has the skill set and play personality to muddy gaps in the run g ame as a
rotational NFL nose tackle.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

26. LEVI DRAKE RODRIGUEZ | TAMU-Commerce 6020 | 300 lbs. | 5SR Georgetown, Texas (EV) 8/4/2000 (age 23.73) #50
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (10/7) 44 10.0 5.0 1 0 0 Southwestern Assemblies of God; First Team All-SAC
2020: (7/7) 31 6.5 2.5 0 0 0 Southwestern Assemblies of God; Second Team All -SAC; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 58 13.5 7.0 1 0 0 Southwestern Assemblies of God; First Team All -SAC; First Team NCCAA All-American; Blocked punt
2022: (11/11) 32 6.0 2.0 0 0 0 Texas A&M-Commerce
2023: (10/10) 56 7.5 5.5 1 0 0 Texas A&M-Commerce; First Team All-SLC; Tropical Bowl (MVP)
Total: (50/47) 221 43.5 22.0 3 0 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6020 300 10 1/4 32 3/8 79 3/8 5.00 2.94 1.79 26 8’11” 4.68 7.64 26

SUMMARY: Levi Drake Rodriguez grew up in central Texas and started playing baseball and football at age 4. At East View High, he played both ways and was an All-
State right tackle as a senior. He signed with NAIA Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) to be a dual-sport athlete (baseball, football) and moved back to defensive
end. After earning NAIA All-America honors in 2021, he transferred to FCS Texas A&M-Commerce and moved inside to defensive tackle (added 30 pounds). As a
three-technique, Rodriguez’s game is built on quickness and a relentless, violent temperament. His hands are underdeveloped, but he throws them aroun d (cross-
chops, double swipes) to gain his freedom. He needs technical refinement to maximize leverage points and control gaps in t he run game. Overall, Rodriguez is still in
the development process and doesn’t have elite length or strength, but his athletic urgency and promising hand use give block ers all they can handle.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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27. JUSTIN ROGERS | Auburn 6024 | 322 lbs. | 4SR Detroit, Mich. (Oak Park) 9/12/2001 (age 22.62) #52
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2020: (7/2) 9 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Kentucky; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in July 2020
2021: (13/4) 16 2.5 1.5 0 0 0 Kentucky
2022: (13/12) 35 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 Kentucky
2023: (13/7) 17 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Auburn; Enrolled in January 2023; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (46/25) 77 7.0 4.0 0 0 0

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COMBINE 6024 330 10 1/8 33 79 - - - 24 1/2 8’3” 4.87 - 21 (no run or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6026 322 9 3/4 32 3/4 79 1/4 5.53 3.06 1.86 26 8’5” - 8.17 - (stood on combine shuttle, bench press)

SUMMARY: Justin Rogers, the middle child of seven boys, was born and raised in Detroit and started playing football in sixth grade in the Detroit Police Athletic
League. Two years later, he received his first scholarship offer (Kentucky) as an eighth grader. He was a four-year starter at Oak Park High and the top-ranked recruit
in Michigan. He committed to Kentucky over Alabama and Georgia and played three seasons before transferring to Auburn for his senior year in 2023. There isn’t
much mystery with Rogers, who has cement cleats, but blockers have a tough time moving him once he drops his weight and puts down roots (he plays he avy, which
is both a good and bad thing). In the run game, he lacks range, but can push/reorganize bodies up front, creating opportunities for his teammates. Overall, Rogers is a
short-area player with marginal length and pass-rush value, but he has the stoutness to be part of a rotation as an early down run stopper.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

28. TAKI TAIMANI | Oregon 6014 | 309 lbs. | 6SR Salt Lake City, Utah (East) 10/6/1999 (age 24.55) #55
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: (1/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Washington; Redshirted
2019: (13/0) 16 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Washington
2020: (4/4) 10 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Washington; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/10) 43 2.0 0.0 0 2 0 Washington
2022: (11/0) 14 1.0 0.0 0 1 0 Oregon; Missed two games (ankle)
2023: (14/9) 22 1.5 0.0 0 0 0 Oregon
Total: (54/23) 107 6.0 0.0 0 3 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6014 309 10 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/2 5.29 3.04 1.84 25 8’6” 5.03 8.02 19

SUMMARY: Samuela “Taki” (TAH-kee) Taimani (Tie-MA-nee), who went by the last name “Vakalahi” growing up, played on both the offensive and defensive lines at
Salt Lake City East High. He led the program to a state title in 2015 and 2016 and a runner-up finish in 2017. A four-star recruit, he was recruited primarily as an
offensive guard but committed to Washington (over Alabama, Oregon and others) and switched to the defensive line. He later entered the transfer portal and spent
his last two seasons as a rotational lineman for Oregon’s defense. Using his lower-body strength, Taimani is stout at the point of attack with strong hands and block
recognition. He moves with control, but he’s more of a slow-twitch athlete and doesn’t have a pass-rushing appetite. Overall, Taimani isn’t a flashy player and won’t
fill up the stat sheet, but he is a rock-solid run defender who will control gaps and put down roots versus double teams.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

29. ZION LOGUE | Georgia 6055 | 314 lbs. | 5SR Lebanon, Tenn. (Lebanon) 7/13/2001 (age 22.78) #96

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (5/0) 8 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (15/0) 11 1.0 1.0 0 0 0
2022: (14/6) 16 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 Missed one game (injury)
2023: (14/10) 17 2.5 0.5 0 2 0 East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (50/16) 52 4.5 1.5 1 3 0

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COMBINE 6055 314 10 33 1/2 80 1/4 5.14 3.00 1.81 29 9’1” 4.92 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6056 318 9 3/4 33 1/4 80 3/4 - - - 24 1/2 - 4.83 7.85 17 (stood on combine run and broad)

SUMMARY: Zion Logue was raised by his mother and grandmother outside of Nashville. He played both ways at Lebanon High and registered 57 tackles (6.0 for loss)
and had a touchdown catch as a senior, leading the program to its first playoff appearance in 15 years. A three-star recruit, he grew up a Tennessee fan but opted for
the stability at Georgia. A reserve most of his time in Athens, he started as a senior but averaged just 25.1 snaps per game in 2023 and finished his career with 52
tackles in 50 games played. With his size and length, Logue is a solid run defender who can eat blocks and eventually work off contact using the force in his hands.
However, there aren’t enough quick sheds on his tape, which limits his playmaking potential. With ordinary upfield burst and pass rush skill, he struggles to create
pressures. Overall, Logue offers two-gapping skills and is better than what his stat sheet suggests, but he might not be disruptive enough to distinguish himself at
the next level.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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30. CASEY ROGERS | Oregon 6043 | 294 lbs. | 6SR Syracuse, N.Y. (Westhill) 12/18/1998 (age 25.35) #98

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2017: Avon Old Farms (Conn.) School Played football and lacrosse
2018: Redshirted Nebraska; Enrolled in May 2018
2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Nebraska
2020: (8/1) 22 3.0 1.0 0 2 0 Nebraska; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (7/0) 17 3.0 0.5 0 0 0 Nebraska; Missed first five games (knee)
2022: (13/12) 34 3.5 0.0 0 2 0 Oregon; Graduated with degree from Nebraska (May 2022)
2023: (14/2) 22 2.5 1.5 1 0 0 Oregon; Converted a fake punt vs. Colorado
Total: (46/15) 95 12.0 3.0 1 4 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6043 294 9 32 78 1/2 4.84 2.84 1.75 35 9’8” 4.51 7.45 25

SUMMARY: Iorry “Casey” Rogers grew up playing football and lacrosse — his father (Lelan) was the lacrosse defensive coordinator at Syracuse (2008 -21). After
initially committing to Syracuse for lacrosse, he switched his focus back to football (as a defensive end an d tight end). After a prep year out of high school, he
committed to Nebraska and was due for a breakout season in 2021, but a preseason knee injury derailed those plans. He earned his degree, then transferred to
Oregon (over USC and Auburn). Rogers displays above-average athleticism to play in gaps or work up/down the line chasing the run. He showed flashes as a pass
rusher (see 2023 Cal tape) but not consistency. The main concern is his ability to stay stout and leverage blocks to be a force in the ru n game. Overall, Rogers is light
on his feet (his lacrosse background shows) with disruptive potential, but he might have a tough time holding his ground versus NFL blockers.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

BEST OF THE REST SCHOOL HT WT 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BP HAND ARM WING


31 Jordan Miller SMU 6023 304 5.16 2.93 1.82 28 9'0" 5.01 7.82 27 9 3/4 33 1/2 80 1/2
32 Tuli Letuligasenoa Washington 6012 295 5.33 3.04 1.80 27 1/2 8'11" 4.84 7.97 24 9 1/2 31 1/4 77 5/8
33 Tomari Fox North Carolina 6016 288 5.15 2.90 1.75 31 9'3" 4.47 7.63 22 9 3/8 32 3/8 78 5/8
34 James Ester Northern Illinois 6024 289 DNP DNP DNP 27 1/2 8'11" 4.76 7.72 23 9 5/8 33 78 1/8
35 Cole Godbout Wyoming 6032 286 5.25 3.00 1.84 29 1/2 9'4" 4.53 7.39 21 9 3/8 31 1/2 78 1/4
36 Nathan Pickering Mississippi State 6036 314 DNP DNP DNP 24 1/2 8'4" 4.70 7.81 18 10 1/8 33 1/8 80
37 Hale Motu'apuaka Utah State 6013 293 5.13 2.92 1.78 26 8'8" 4.45 7.57 26 10 31 3/4 76 1/2
38 Kyler Baugh Minnesota 6016 302 4.96 2.84 1.80 33 1/2 9'5" 4.85 7.46 34 9 3/8 32 1/4 78 5/8
39 Jonah Laulu Oklahoma 6050 292 4.96 2.83 1.71 36 9'10" 4.59 7.57 24 9 3/4 33 1/2 78 7/8
40 Dashaun Mallory Arizona State 6007 265 5.09 2.91 1.76 30 8'6" 4.92 7.59 19 9 1/8 31 75 3/8
41 Malik Langham Purdue 6042 302 5.03 2.95 1.78 29 1/2 9'0" 4.70 8.18 21 10 3/8 33 1/4 80 3/4
42 Cam Goode Michigan 5116 326 5.14 3.00 1.76 23 DNP DNP DNP 27 8 7/8 31 74 1/2
43 Denzel Daxon Illinois 6020 304 5.50 3.12 1.81 31 8'3" 4.90 8.34 22 10 1/4 33 3/8 81 3/8
44 Popo Aumavae Oregon 6034 296 5.18 3.00 1.82 29 1/2 9'0" 4.83 8.03 17 10 1/8 32 7/8 77 5/8
45 Rodney Mathews Ohio 6010 311 5.32 3.03 1.83 26 1/2 8'7" 5.09 7.62 28 9 1/4 31 1/4 76 3/4
46 Kyon Barrs USC 6014 301 5.15 3.03 1.85 28 1/2 8'11" 4.75 7.67 28 9 3/8 33 1/2 79 1/4
47 Judge Culpepper Toledo 6036 290 5.15 3.00 1.82 30 DNP 4.56 7.43 28 9 1/4 31 1/4 75 1/4
48 Brandon Matterson UTSA 6013 296 4.88 2.81 1.63 26 1/2 8'9" 4.58 7.60 DNP 9 3/4 32 3/8 78 1/2
49 Mosiah Nasili-Kite Auburn 6015 285 5.06 2.88 1.68 31 9'1" 4.67 7.97 21 9 1/4 32 1/8 77 7/8
50 Raashaan Wilkins Jr. UConn 6012 297 5.00 2.92 1.85 27 1/2 8'0" 4.83 8.53 27 9 1/4 32 3/4 79 1/2
51 Jack Daly FIU 6035 312 5.45 3.02 1.83 24 1/2 8'0" DNP DNP 25 10 1/2 31 1/2 79
52 Bryce Barnes Illinois 6020 273 4.89 2.84 1.65 35 1/2 9'6" 4.48 7.69 20 9 1/8 32 3/4 78 3/4
53 Jett Stanley Sacramento State 6040 289 4.89 2.88 1.71 28 1/2 9'3" 4.62 7.60 24 10 1/8 33 79 7/8
54 Jerquavion Mahone Temple 6027 298 5.62 3.22 1.84 25 1/2 8'0" 5.08 8.32 DNP 9 7/8 32 3/4 80 1/2
55 Jackson Cravens BYU 6020 295 5.26 3.10 1.90 24 8'7" 4.75 7.82 29 9 1/4 30 1/2 73 3/4
56 Robert Horsey Southern Utah 6025 295 5.20 3.05 1.72 27 8'3" 4.65 7.56 28 9 5/8 33 77 1/2
57 Elijah Chatman SMU 5111 278 4.81 2.81 1.71 31 9'4" 4.59 7.85 32 9 7/8 32 3/4 76 1/8
58 Terray Jones Akron 6003 302 5.15 2.91 1.83 37 8'6" 4.99 7.85 22 9 1/8 32 1/4 80 3/4
59 Jaylon Bass Buffalo 6020 319 5.25 3.03 1.75 23 7'11" 5.21 8.37 30 9 1/2 31 77 1/8
60 Jayden Jernigan Missouri 6010 285 5.26 2.95 1.78 30 8'3" 4.62 7.64 22 9 1/2 31 1/8 78 1/2
61 Alex Gubner Montana 6024 294 4.85 2.77 1.73 30 1/2 9'1" 4.60 7.45 20 9 1/2 32 1/2 77 3/8
62 David Olajiga Central Missouri 6032 319 5.10 3.00 1.83 34 8'2" 5.00 8.16 30 10 1/2 31 7/8 79 3/4
63 Branson Deen Miami 6013 298 5.40 2.91 1.70 24 8'6" 4.71 7.91 DNP 10 1/8 32 1/2 79 5/8
64 Jeffrey Griffin Jr. North Dakota 6003 313 5.19 2.88 1.69 29 8'6" 4.83 8.09 26 9 3/8 32 77 1/8
65 Jalen Sami Michigan State 6043 333 5.44 2.95 1.80 29 1/2 9'1" 4.90 8.15 23 9 3/4 33 5/8 82
66 Darius Long Jr. California 6011 298 5.25 3.02 1.88 29 1/2 9'0" 4.75 7.95 DNP 9 3/4 32 1/8 79 1/8
67 Ian Marshall Northern State 6005 276 5.21 2.94 1.77 31 8'11" 4.43 7.44 24 9 5/8 32 3/4 76 1/8
68 Jeblonski Green Jr. South Carolina St. 6000 270 5.05 2.91 1.70 26 1/2 8'6" 4.82 7.70 23 9 3/4 32 78 1/4
69 Allen Henry Coastal Carolina 6012 300 5.10 2.89 1.73 32 1/2 8'9" 4.85 7.71 28 9 7/8 32 77 1/4

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70 Johnny Hudson Jr. Fresno State 6007 303 5.13 2.96 1.85 29 9'1" 4.75 7.97 22 9 3/4 32 75 1/4
71 Isaac Hodgins Oregon State 5111 245 5.20 3.01 1.82 31 9'3" 4.71 7.48 23 9 30 1/8 73 1/2
72 Tyler Manoa Arizona 6047 299 5.37 3.08 1.82 30 1/2 9'0" 4.88 7.81 13 10 1/2 34 3/4 83 5/8
73 Keenan Stewart UTEP 6012 278 5.14 2.94 1.82 27 9'0" 4.90 7.78 DNP 9 1/2 31 1/4 79
74 Jay Kakiva San Jose State 6041 303 5.19 3.02 1.75 25 8'6" 4.70 7.59 20 9 1/2 32 1/2 77 7/8
75 Tyquilo Moore Limestone 6021 293 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 33 1/2 82
76 James Makszin Ball State 6023 281 5.26 3.03 1.70 32 DNP 4.65 7.75 22 9 3/8 30 3/4 76 1/2
77 Micheal Mason Coastal Carolina 6021 276 5.00 2.94 1.70 32 1/2 9'7" 4.70 7.57 20 9 1/2 32 1/2 80 1/2
78 Trumane Bell UTSA 6022 273 4.85 2.77 1.60 31 1/2 9'8" 4.79 7.57 24 9 5/8 32 78 1/4
79 Jacques Bristol Central Michigan 5112 284 5.02 2.85 1.81 29 1/2 9'1" 4.53 7.37 22 9 1/2 32 1/8 77 3/4
80 Leonard Payne Colorado 6025 301 4.91 2.79 1.80 26 1/2 9'0" 4.88 7.85 21 10 3/4 34 1/4 82
81 Joe Golden Oregon State 6045 286 5.44 3.05 1.88 29 1/2 8'6" 4.78 7.51 22 9 32 3/4 79 3/8
82 Antonio Simley Siena Heights 5114 301 5.15 2.95 1.82 30 1/2 8'8" 4.76 7.78 23 10 1/2 32 76 1/2
83 Kyle Bahnsen Colorado Mines 6012 286 4.99 2.95 1.71 31 9'4" 4.64 7.64 24 9 3/8 31 7/8 76 3/4
84 Daymond Williams Buffalo 6001 301 5.11 2.98 1.71 27 1/2 8'4" 4.82 8.00 23 9 32 1/2 77 3/4
85 Stephon Wynn Jr. Ole Miss 6033 326 5.44 3.09 1.86 29 1/2 8'3" DNP DNP 26 9 7/8 33 3/4 81 3/4
86 Tico Brown TCU 6013 298 5.43 3.14 1.95 26 8'1" 4.87 7.98 19 9 1/8 30 5/8 76 1/4
87 Javier Duran Kent State 6023 282 5.30 3.03 1.88 31 1/2 9'1" 4.88 8.07 38 9 5/8 31 3/8 77 1/8
88 Malik Vann Cincinnati 6022 267 5.23 3.01 1.77 29 8'10" 4.63 7.78 26 10 32 79 5/8
89 Jaylon Hutchings Texas Tech 5114 304 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 26 8 5/8 30 1/2 74 1/4
90 Darius Johnson UNLV 6020 290 5.13 3.03 1.76 26 8'11" 4.66 7.70 17 9 1/2 30 3/4 74 3/8
91 Mark Ho Ching Northern Arizona 6021 289 5.01 2.86 1.76 36 9'4" 4.69 7.70 27 9 3/4 32 1/4 77 5/8
92 Ulumoo Ale Washington 6050 323 5.72 3.20 1.90 28 1/2 8'5" DNP DNP 32 10 34 3/8 82
93 Kylen McCracken Marshall 6025 325 5.26 2.94 1.83 27 8'10" 4.77 7.85 26 10 33 1/8 81 3/8
94 Mayan Ahanotu Rutgers 6032 293 5.08 2.91 1.71 30 1/2 9'0" 4.53 7.75 20 9 3/4 33 79 3/4
95 Josh Landry Missouri 6026 285 5.09 2.89 1.77 30 1/2 8'10" 4.62 8.08 24 10 31 5/8 80 1/8
96 Ja'Mion Franklin Duke 6013 311 5.28 3.02 1.85 26 1/2 8'8" 4.76 7.58 36 9 29 74 1/2
97 Sokoya McDuffie UConn 6044 299 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 20 10 1/8 32 5/8 77 3/4
98 Fish McWilliams UAB 5117 300 5.46 3.10 1.81 25.50 8'1" DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 32 7/8 77
99 LaWilliam Holmes SE Missouri State 6027 291 5.06 3.17 1.81 31 1/2 9'4" 4.96 8.12 29 10 33 1/4 80
100 Samuel Cook Furman 5095 286 5.02 2.89 1.77 27 9'0" 4.40 7.28 22 9 1/2 29 1/2 74 5/8
101 Isaiah Coe Oklahoma 6020 311 4.99 2.82 1.83 25 8'10" DNP DNP 25 9 1/8 32 1/4 76 1/2
102 Jasyn Andrews Rhode Island 6005 285 5.31 3.00 1.81 29 8'5" 4.81 8.09 17 9 1/8 31 1/2 77 3/8
103 Tre Colbert Maryland 6016 307 5.18 3.00 1.82 24 8'6" 4.87 7.96 32 8 7/8 30 3/4 75 3/4
104 Noah Shannon Iowa 6003 285 5.38 3.03 1.77 27 8'6" 4.45 7.19 21 8 3/4 31 1/2 76 1/8
105 Hugo Klages UMass 6020 278 DNP DNP DNP 26 1/2 9'1" 4.61 7.70 23 9 3/4 30 1/8 75 1/2
106 Darius Hodges Tulane 6012 286 5.02 2.90 1.82 29 9'5" 4.30 7.64 15 10 1/4 32 3/8 77 3/4
107 Mario Kendricks Virginia Tech 6002 293 4.78 2.76 1.58 32 1/2 9'0" 4.46 7.25 27 9 3/8 32 7/8 78 1/2
108 Brannen Goodman Saginaw Valley St. 6015 290 4.90 2.83 1.70 30 9'5" 4.65 7.83 28 9 7/8 32 1/8 79 1/2
109 Kam Bowdry Southern Illinois 5116 292 5.59 3.16 1.78 24 1/2 8'5" 4.60 7.96 14 9 5/8 31 7/8 79
110 Jackson Luttrell Jacksonville State 6026 275 5.12 3.02 1.79 31 1/2 9'4" 4.51 7.72 DNP 9 1/4 33 79 1/2
111 Norell Pollard Virginia Tech 6002 283 4.83 2.88 1.68 33 1/2 9'5" 4.90 7.69 29 9 3/8 32 5/8 76 1/8
112 Andrew Ogletree Alabama State 6020 283 5.32 3.03 1.83 25 1/2 8'1" 4.95 8.18 13 9 1/8 34 1/4 80
113 James Rawls Oregon State 6016 290 5.24 3.00 1.85 31 8'9" 5.07 7.73 22 9 1/4 30 5/8 75
114 Philip Ossai North Alabama 6002 250 4.71 2.72 1.61 33 1/2 10'4" 4.63 7.58 24 9 1/2 32 1/4 79 3/8
115 Devin Phillips Kansas 6006 322 5.31 3.10 1.87 20 7'11" 4.82 7.66 23 9 1/8 31 3/8 75 7/8
116 Darnel Shillingford Bryant 6010 280 5.02 2.84 1.77 34 9'6" 4.78 7.69 28 9 1/4 32 1/4 79 1/4
117 Aaron Faumui Virginia 6010 293 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 10 1/4 32 78
118 Tyrone Taleni USC 6020 279 5.20 2.94 1.77 29 8'5" 4.56 7.57 DNP 10 1/8 32 76 3/8
119 Billy Wooden UMass 6004 286 5.00 2.82 1.62 DNP 7'9" 4.92 8.16 22 9 31 3/4 77 5/8
120 Deshawn Wilson West Florida 6010 270 5.16 3.01 1.75 26 1/2 9'5" 4.66 7.90 22 8 3/4 33 78 1/2
121 Kennedy Roberts Coastal Carolina 6010 287 5.46 3.08 1.89 27 1/2 8'0" 4.96 8.01 33 9 31 1/2 76 1/4
122 Dre Jones Florida A&M 6025 266 5.32 3.00 1.83 25 8'6" 5.17 DNP DNP 9 7/8 33 3/8 79 7/8
123 Realus George Jr. Missouri 6010 292 5.13 3.02 1.91 28 1/2 8'7" 5.22 DNP 19 8 7/8 30 1/4 75 1/4
124 David Green Pittsburgh 6002 280 5.13 2.98 1.72 31 8'7" 4.91 7.63 25 9 1/2 33 1/8 79 1/4
125 Khris Banks Boston College 6024 304 5.27 3.06 1.84 31 8'11" DNP DNP DNP 9 5/8 31 5/8 75 7/8
126 Micah Morris Penn 6010 280 5.20 2.88 1.77 28 8'6" 5.00 7.95 19 8 5/8 30 1/2 73 3/8
127 John Graves III Florida A&M 6011 281 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 32 1/8 76 1/2
128 Brandon Tucker South Carolina St. 6002 293 5.10 2.96 1.84 29 7'9" 5.14 8.26 23 8 1/2 32 3/8 77
129 Rashad Colson Alabama A&M 6054 328 5.57 3.19 1.90 22 7'1" 4.90 8.27 20 10 33 1/4 80 5/8
130 Izaiah Reed New Mexico St. 6006 328 5.39 3.03 1.79 24 7'10" 4.85 8.21 28 9 3/8 32 1/2 79 1/4
131 Tyler Bentley Pittsburgh 6020 285 5.12 2.96 1.78 28 8'11" 4.65 7.72 18 10 34 1/4 82
132 Justin Sambu Baylor 6031 278 5.27 3.01 1.82 25 8'9" 4.76 7.72 DNP 9 1/4 32 7/8 79 3/8
133 Darren Brown Incarnate Word 6021 330 5.38 3.08 1.81 24 8'0" 4.85 8.02 26 9 3/8 32 78 1/8
134 Dakar Edwards Florida A&M 6010 265 5.12 2.97 1.84 26 9'4" 4.73 8.29 DNP 9 32 3/8 77 1/8
135 Kurott Garland Tennessee 6023 305 5.37 3.07 1.92 24 8'8" 4.90 8.20 22 10 1/4 34 80 3/4
136 Josh Ellison Memphis 6024 298 5.44 3.06 1.95 23 1/2 8'1" 4.82 7.97 13 9 31 3/8 75 5/8

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137 AJ Pierce Troy 6007 326 DNP DNP DNP 29 1/2 8'1" 4.95 DNP 31 10 3/8 32 1/4 78 3/8
138 Jordan Riggs Merrimack 6006 247 4.81 2.75 1.66 30 8'11" 4.53 7.85 23 10 1/8 30 1/2 76 1/4
139 Rason Williams Louisiana Tech 6050 272 4.92 2.82 1.67 29 9'10" 4.52 7.38 22 10 33 1/2 81
140 Adrian Gonzalez Eastern Michigan 6031 279 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 22 9 3/8 31 7/8 77 1/2
141 Isaiah Iton Rutgers 6024 277 DNP DNP DNP 32 1/2 9'3" 4.84 DNP 29 10 1/8 34 82 3/4
142 Quentin Bivens Southern Miss 6030 300 5.11 2.85 1.82 24 1/2 8'5" 4.60 7.70 21 9 3/8 33 5/8 80 5/8
143 Jamie Sheriff South Alabama 6013 254 4.72 2.70 1.63 33 9'10" 4.49 7.19 27 9 1/2 31 1/4 75 3/4
144 Josh Lezin Maine 6007 285 4.96 DNP DNP 32 8'11" 4.61 7.61 26 8 7/8 32 1/2 79 1/4
145 Buddha Jones Troy 6012 307 DNP DNP DNP 25 7'11" 4.76 DNP 35 9 5/8 29 1/2 74 5/8
146 Tell Spies Nebraska Kearney 6026 289 5.02 2.97 1.69 25 9'0" 4.84 7.55 DNP 9 3/8 32 1/2 79 3/4
147 Ja'Quon Griffin Coastal Carolina 5107 262 5.21 2.97 1.72 29 8'10" 4.70 7.58 32 9 1/8 31 74 1/4
148 Uchenna Ezewike UMass 6013 244 4.88 2.70 1.58 33 1/2 10'0" 4.76 7.72 DNP 9 31 7/8 79
149 Ryan Lopez Duquesne 6023 271 5.25 3.02 1.77 26 1/2 8'7" 4.81 8.05 DNP 9 5/8 32 1/4 80
150 Kenyonte Davis Western Kentucky 6031 318 5.40 3.03 1.77 27 1/2 7'9" 5.20 8.15 24 10 32 76 1/2
151 Gardy Paul Austin Peay 5100 306 5.37 3.06 1.80 23 1/2 8'1" 4.89 8.26 23 8 3/8 30 74 5/8
152 Jamall Hickbottom South Alabama 6021 311 5.30 2.96 1.69 25 7'11" 4.90 8.14 22 9 1/2 32 3/4 79 1/4
153 Atunaisa Mahe BYU 6001 305 5.19 3.07 1.75 22 1/2 8'2" 4.93 8.03 30 9 1/2 31 5/8 77
154 Ben Bertram Idaho 6023 276 5.15 2.98 1.74 32 9'8" 4.97 7.97 26 9 7/8 32 77 1/2
155 Lance DeSorbo Wagner 6024 271 5.30 2.96 1.75 32 8'10" 4.70 7.63 20 9 1/8 31 3/4 76 1/8
156 Aidan Murray Richmond 6033 287 5.04 2.96 1.69 27 8'6" 4.59 7.65 29 9 5/8 31 76 1/8
157 Devin Adams Peru State 6002 283 4.87 2.81 1.65 31 9'5" 4.42 7.30 26 9 3/4 30 3/8 75 1/2
158 Jerwin Young Bethel (Tenn.) 6012 274 5.17 3.09 1.68 28 8'7" 4.95 7.95 16 9 1/2 34 1/8 81 3/8
159 Mike Thompson Long Island 6034 290 5.39 3.28 1.92 DNP 7'11" 5.15 7.99 DNP 9 5/8 32 3/4 82 1/4
160 Andrew Cole Alcorn State 6034 322 5.25 2.95 1.82 28 1/2 9'3" 5.00 8.35 26 10 1/4 33 81 1/8
161 Samuela Tuihalamaka San Diego State 6013 312 5.65 3.27 1.95 21 7'0" 5.25 8.38 24 9 3/4 32 1/2 78 1/4
162 Paul Vandal Jamestown 6013 279 5.28 2.99 1.77 29 9'1" 4.82 8.03 27 10 3/8 31 76 1/2
163 Timaje Porter Delta State 6014 331 5.55 3.11 1.95 21 1/2 7'6" 5.30 8.68 18 8 1/2 32 1/4 77 3/4
164 Quran Blount Fayetteville State 5107 300 5.20 2.77 1.75 29 1/2 9'0" 5.21 8.15 33 9 1/4 32 77 1/4
165 Stanley Mentor Florida A&M 6000 314 5.29 2.95 1.77 23 8'9" 5.08 8.69 33 10 33 81 3/8
166 Jacob Spencer Saginaw Valley St. 6043 291 5.51 3.19 1.95 29 1/2 8'4" 4.93 8.08 23 9 32 3/8 78 7/8
167 William Green Jr. Nevada 6047 315 5.64 3.33 2.04 19 1/2 6'11" 5.39 8.78 23 10 32 1/2 78 1/2
168 Syemere Roberts Grambling 5113 301 5.69 3.19 1.96 21 7'11" 5.25 8.50 21 9 1/8 32 1/8 79 3/4
169 Tyrese Black Western Kentucky 6030 313 5.75 3.25 2.00 20 1/2 7'3" 5.19 8.68 19 10 3/8 33 1/2 82 1/4
170 Soni Misi TCU 6014 326 5.99 3.45 2.07 21 1/2 6'11" 5.05 8.53 DNP 9 3/4 32 3/8 78
171 Samuel Obiang Towson 5110 295 5.59 3.15 1.88 26 1/2 8'8" 5.02 8.25 DNP 9 5/8 31 5/8 77 1/8
172 Shawn Brodie Minn. Mankato 5115 283 5.66 3.28 1.96 23 1/2 7'11" 4.97 8.41 13 9 1/2 32 77 1/2
173 Tyler Carter Akron 6001 305 5.76 3.22 1.96 22 DNP 5.22 9.00 17 8 1/8 30 1/8 72 5/8

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PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. JUNIOR COLSON Michigan 2nd 3JR 6022 238 DNP (DNP) 9 3/8 32 1/2 77 1/2 21.39
2. EDGERRIN COOPER Texas A&M 2nd-3rd 4SR 6021 230 4.51 (1.56) 9 3/4 34 80 1/4 22.44
3. TREVIN WALLACE Kentucky 3rd 3JR 6011 237 4.51 (1.62) 9 1/8 32 5/8 79 1/8 21.18
4. PAYTON WILSON NC State 3rd 6SR 6037 233 4.43 (1.53) 9 30 1/2 75 3/4 24.01
5. TOMMY EICHENBERG Ohio State 3rd-4th 5SR 6023 233 DNP (DNP) 9 1/4 31 5/8 77 1/8 23.29
6. CEDRIC GRAY North Carolina 4th 4SR 6014 234 4.64 (1.58) 9 32 1/2 78 3/8 21.49
7. JEREMIAH TROTTER Clemson 4th 3JR 6000 228 DNP (DNP) 9 1/4 31 1/2 74 3/4 21.34
8. JORDAN MAGEE Temple 4th-5th 5SR 6013 228 4.55 (1.57) 8 3/4 32 76 23.09
9. EDEFUAN ULOFOSHIO Washington 4th-5th 6SR 6004 236 4.56 (1.58) 9 1/4 32 7/8 79 5/8 24.26
10. CURTIS JACOBS Penn State 5th 4SR 6013 241 4.58 (1.57) 10 1/4 31 1/2 77 3/4 22.19
11. TY’RON HOPPER Missouri 5th 5SR 6016 228 4.68 (1.64) 8 7/8 31 3/8 77 3/4 23.05
12. JD BERTRAND Notre Dame 5th 5SR 6007 235 DNP (DNP) 9 3/4 30 5/8 74 7/8 23.97
13. JAYLAN FORD Texas 5th-6th 4SR 6023 239 4.71 (1.66) 9 1/2 31 3/4 74 3/8 22.41
14. TYRICE KNIGHT UTEP 5th-6th 6SR 6004 233 4.63 (1.59) 9 1/4 32 1/2 80 3/8 23.35
15. MARIST LIUFAU Notre Dame 5th-6th 5SR 6021 234 4.64 (1.64) 9 7/8 34 1/4 79 3/8 23.21
16. DARIUS MUASAU UCLA 6th 5SR 5117 225 4.70 (1.61) 9 1/2 31 1/2 74 3/4 23.21
17. NATHANIEL WATSON Mississippi State 6th 6SR 6022 233 4.63 (1.61) 9 7/8 32 7/8 81 23.65
18. JAMES WILLIAMS Miami (Fla.) 6th-7th 3JR 6042 231 4.65 (1.61) 9 1/2 33 5/8 80 1/4 21.19
19. STEELE CHAMBERS Ohio State 6th-7th 5SR 6006 229 4.75 (1.68) 9 1/4 30 1/2 73 5/8 23.75
20. MICHAEL BARRETT JR. Michigan 7th 6SR 5113 232 4.70 (1.64) 8 1/2 32 1/8 78 24.34
21. KALEN DELOACH Florida State 7th-PFA 5SR 5114 210 4.47 (1.57) 8 5/8 31 1/2 74 7/8 23.41
22. AARON CASEY Indiana 7th-PFA 6SR 6007 230 4.69 (1.62) 9 3/8 32 3/4 77 7/8 23.87
23. TATUM BETHUNE Florida State 7th-PFA 5SR 5114 227 4.75 (1.63) 10 32 3/8 78 1/4 23.18
24. JONTREY HUNTER Georgia State 7th-PFA 6SR 6017 236 4.91 (1.71) 9 31 3/4 76 7/8 23.90
25. EASTON GIBBS Wyoming 7th-PFA 5SR 6003 232 4.70 (1.62) 9 1/4 30 3/8 72 1/2 22.99
26. MAEMA NJONGMETA Wisconsin PFA 5SR 5116 228 4.78 (1.68) 9 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/4 23.13
27. WINSTON REID Weber State PFA 7SR 5116 223 4.61 (1.62) 10 31 3/4 76 3/8 24.73
28. DALLAS GANT Toledo PFA 6SR 6024 228 4.68 (1.63) 10 33 1/4 80 5/8 23.94
29. BO RICHTER Air Force PFA 5SR 6007 248 4.56 (1.56) 9 7/8 30 5/8 75 3/4 23.70
30. JACKSON MITCHELL Connecticut PFA 5SR 6013 225 4.83 (1.68) 9 1/2 30 1/2 76 23.26
31. JAMAL HILL Oregon PFA 5SR 6000 216 4.45 (1.61) 8 3/4 32 3/8 78 3/4 23.06
32. YVANDY RIGBY Temple PFA 6SR 6007 239 4.61 (1.50) 9 5/8 32 1/4 78 24.32

1. JUNIOR COLSON | Michigan 6022 | 238 lbs. | 3JR Brentwood, Tenn. (Ravenwood) 12/6/2002 (age 21.39) #25
BACKGROUND: Junior Colson, whose birth name is Pierre-Charles, was born and raised on a farm in Mirebalais, Haiti. His father died when Colson (Pierre-Charles at
the time) was young, and he was placed in an orphanage owned by his uncle in the capital city of Port-au-Prince (per his father’s will). After a devastating earthquake
hit Haiti in January 2010, he connected with Melanie Colson and her daughter, Amanda, who traveled from the United States to Haiti to help with the relief efforts.
The Colson family, including Melanie’s husband (Steve), had fostered 11 children to that point but were considering adoption. After a different family backed out of
adopting Junior, the Colsons went through a two-year process of legally adopting him. In May 2012, Colson boarded a plane at age 9 for the first time and flew to his
new home in Brentwood (just outside of Nashville). He only spoke Haitian Creole and had to learn a new language and culture ( he now has dual citizenship).

One of the ways Colson integrated himself into his new home was through sports. After playing mostly soccer growing up, he was introduced to baseball, football and
other sports by his older brother (Josh) and joined a youth football team his first year in the U.S. In middle school, football became his focus and favorite sport. Colson
enrolled at Ravenwood High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman. After playing wide receiver as a freshman, he moved to linebacker as a sophomore
and posted 34 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Colson had his best season as a junior, as he led Ravenwood to the 2019 state championship game and
finished the season with 175 tackles, 30.0 tackles for loss and 14.0 sacks. As a senior, he finished with 59 tackles, 7.5 tac kles for loss and 3.5 sacks, along with a 90-
yard kickoff return touchdown and blocked punt on special teams. Colson also joined the track team at Ravenwood.

A four-star recruit, Colson was the No. 10 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Tennessee. After his sop homore season, he attended a few
camps and became a hot name, receiving scholarship offers from half of the SEC (Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas A&M). Melanie
was a Michigan native and Wolverines fan and took Colson to a camp in Ann Arbor in June 2019 — he left with an offer from head coach Jim Harbaugh. Colson later
picked up notable offers from Auburn, Florida State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, USC and others. But his connection with Michigan (and former linebackers coach
Brian Jean-Mary, who is also of Haitian descent) led him to Ann Arbor. He was the fourth-ranked recruit in Harbaugh’s 2021 class. After three seasons with the
program, including a national championship in 2023, Colson skipped his remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (14/7) 61 0.5 0.5 0 2 0 Freshman All-American; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/14) 101 6.0 2.0 0 1 0 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles
2023: (15/15) 95 2.0 0.0 0 2 0 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles; Lott Impact Trophy
Total: (43/36) 257 8.5 2.5 0 5 0

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COMBINE 6022 238 9 3/8 32 1/2 77 1/2 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)

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STRENGTHS: Looks the part with a stout, well-proportioned frame … above-average take-on strength to step downhill, fill with pop and maintain his leverage versus
climbing blockers … moves well laterally with bounce in his steps … accelerates quickly to mirror and make plays outside the numbers … physical form tackler with
immediate stopping power … length is an asset when tackling out in space … athletic mover in coverage with widescreen vision to pick up backside crossers in zone …
uses his coverage awareness to sniff out throwing lanes and force quarterbacks to think twice before throwing … understands football concepts, and the coaches
trust him to run the defense … his coaches speak highly of his work ethic and the way he has developed his body … zero penalties in 2023 and mental mistakes
declined each season … high-level pain tolerance — played through a foot injury in 2022 and broken bones that required casts on both hands over the second half of
the 2023 season (Colson: “Unless I can’t physically move, I’m going to be out there playing.”) … played in all 43 games Michi gan played after enrolling in Ann Arbor …
awarded the 2023 Lott Impact Trophy (“Impact” stands for integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity) … strong tackle production with 257
career stops in his three college seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Needs to improve his patience working downhill and avoid traps set by the blocking scheme … his hand usage needs continued re finement for quicker
sheds versus NFL engagement … guilty of wasted movements in his man-coverage drops … below-average ball production and needs to make quarterbacks pay for
bad decisions (only five passes defended and zero interceptions on 1,006 career coverage snaps) … didn’t play on kick or punt coverages in 2023 with minimal
experience on special teams … missed 2023 spring practices after offseason foot surgery (January 2023); didn’t work out at the combine because of right hamstring
strain (February 2024).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Michigan, Colson played the Mike linebacker role in former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s 4 -2-5 scheme. The leader of the
No. 1 defense in college football in 2023, he was voted the team’s Defensive MVP and won the Toughest P layer Award, posting outstanding production in Ann Arbor
with 196 tackles over the last two seasons (59 more than the second-leading tackler for the Wolverines over that span). Colson diagnoses the action well and quickly
builds his speed to make stops at the line of scrimmage or out in space. He needs to continue honing his take-on timing and man-coverage anticipation, but he has an
outstanding batting average as a tackler — and I only need one hand to count the missed tackles I charted from his 2023 tape. Overall, Colson checks a lot of boxes
for the next level with his physicality downhill, athleticism in space and iron-man toughness that he brings to work every day. He projects as an NFL starting MIKE
early in his career and a more complete version of Derrick Barnes of the Detroit Lions.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 42 overall)

2. EDGERRIN COOPER | Texas A&M 6021 | 230 lbs. | 4SR Covington, La. (Convington) 11/17/2001 (age 22.44) #45
BACKGROUND: Edgerrin (Edge-er-rin) Cooper grew up in Covington (north of New Orleans). Following in the footsteps of his older brothers, he started playing
football at age 5, and his love for the game took off from there. He also grew up playing basketball (helped the Geaux Xtreme to a first-place finish in eighth grade)
and is an avid outdoorsman (hunting, fishing and currently owns five dogs). Cooper attended Covington High School and started out on the freshman team before
moving up to varsity as a sophomore linebacker and running back. He had his breakout season as a junior with 106 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and one
interception, which earned him the district’s Defensive MVP honors. On offense, he finished with 385 rushing yards (6.0 average) and six touchdowns. After
Covington won only three games in 2018, Cooper led the team back to the playoffs as a senior. He earned All-State honors in 2019 with 118 tackles, 22.0 tackles for
loss and 2.0 sacks and was also responsible for eight touchdowns (five on offense, two on defense and one on special teams). Cooper became the first Covington
player to be a U.S. Army All-American. He also lettered in track and had personal bests of 5 feet, 6 inches in the high jump and 19-5 in the long jump (19-5) as a junior.

A four-star recruit, Cooper was the No. 11 outside linebacker in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 5 recruit in Louisiana (behin d WR Kayshon Boutte and OL Sedrick
Van Pran). Midway through his breakout junior season, he received his first scholarship offer, from nearby Tulane, followed by his first SEC offer (Mississippi State)
after the season. He picked up an Oklahoma offer the summer before his senior year and committed to the Sooners. However, Coo per backed off that pledge in
November 2019 after he added offers from Miami, Texas A&M and LSU, the team he’d often rooted for throughout childhood. At the U.S. Army All -American Bowl,
he narrowed his choice to Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M and picked the Aggies.

His older brother (James) played linebacker at Shaw University (N.C.). Edgerrin’s girlfriend (Lisette Adame), a College Station native, tragically died in November 2023.
Cooper opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl but was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (10/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in May 2020; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/1) 58 5.5 0.5 0 2 1 First career start came in the season opener
2022: (11/8) 61 8.0 0.0 1 6 1 Led team in TFL; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/12) 83 17.0 8.0 2 2 0 First Team All-American; First Team All-SEC; Led team in tackles, TFL, sacks, FFs; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (45/21) 204 30.5 8.5 3 10 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6021 230 9 3/4 34 80 1/4 4.51 2.64 1.56 34 1/2 9’10” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6021 229 9 3/4 34 80 4.52 2.58 1.57 33 1/2 10’0” 4.27 7.20 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Long, athletic and can really run … outstanding closing speed to chase down the ball from any pursuit angle … rangy and cover s more ground than the
average linebacker … astutely reads splits and pre-snap depth to understand how to angle his downhill pursuit … effective slipping and evading blocks in space (see
2023 South Carolina tape) … displays upfield burst and joint bend off the edge to heat up the pocket as a blitzer … long-armed tackler to hug, pull down and finish
ballcarriers … fluid movements in coverage to stay within arm’s length of tight ends, backs and some receivers … handles space well (man and zone coverages) and
always knows where his help is (tries to model his game after Fred Warner) … experienced at multiple linebacker positions … extensive special-teams background and
was a regular on both kick and punt coverages (585 special-teams snaps and 11 tackles in his career) … put together an All-America senior season and led the SEC in
tackles for loss.

WEAKNESSES: Takes time to sort out his reads … late to recover after committing to the wrong gap … has elite length but needs to be more efficient with his timing to
stack, shed and free himself from blocks … light lower body and needs to continue strengthening his c ore … fast to the ball but will overshoot his angles, creating
cutback opportunities for the ball carrier … tends to be overly casual as a tackler in space, which gives runners a chance to make a move … needs to develop his pass-
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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas A&M, Cooper lined up as a Will linebacker in defensive coordinator DJ Durkin’s 4 -2-5 base scheme, also seeing snaps wide as
a nickel or on the defensive line. Although 2023 was a forgettable season for the program, the Aggies’ defense ranked top 10 nationally and Cooper was the catalyst,
leading the team in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles (only prospect in this class who can say that). An ab ove-average athlete for his size, Cooper
beelines to the football with outstanding closing burst and aggressive tackling. Though he has elite arm length, he can be better at shooting his hands to escape
blocks. Overall, Cooper has some undisciplined tendencies and will run himself out of plays, but he is a fast -flowing linebacker who can run and cover. He has the
explosive traits to be a regular on special teams as a rookie and grow into a three -down linebacker role in the NFL.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 46 overall)

3. TREVIN WALLACE | Kentucky 6011 | 237 lbs. | 3JR Jesup, Ga. (Wayne County) 2/22/2003 (age 21.18) #32
BACKGROUND: Trevin “Dooda” Wallace, who is one of five children, was born and raised in Jesup (60 miles south of Savannah). At age 5, he started playing football
and was coached by his father. Throughout youth football, he was the top player on his teams, and it was clear that he was a different level of athlete than most his
age. Wallace attended Wayne County High School in Jesup and was a four-year letterman on offense (quarterback, running back, wide receiver), defense (inside and
outside linebacker) and special teams (kick and punt returner). As a sophomore, he posted 21 receptions for 406 yards and three touchdowns and helped Wayne
County to an 11-1 record in 2018 (only loss came in the playoffs). After he played in only four games as a junior because of injury, W allace had his most productive
season as a senior with 96 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors. On offense,
he finished his final season with 910 rushing yards (11.7 average) on 78 carries and seven touchdowns, including a school -record 382 rushing yards and three
touchdowns in his final game. Wallace won the state weightlifting championship at Wayne County with a power clean of 335 poun ds. He also was a four-year
letterman on the track team and broke the school record in the long jump (23 feet, 4.25 inches). Wallace also posted personal bests in the 100 meters (11.09), 200
meters (22.34), 110-meter hurdles (15.64), high jump (6-2) and shot put (40-8).

A four-star recruit, Wallace was the No. 17 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 15 recruit in Georgia (No. 3 linebacker in the state behind Barrett Carter
and Smael Mondon). After missing most of his junior season, his recruitment was slightly delayed. But after showing out at several camps, he picked up scholarship
offers towards the end of his junior year. Wallace had offers from Auburn, NC State and Illinois, but he surprised many when he committed to Boston College and
head coach Jeff Hafley in June 2020. However, he decommitted five months later and reopened his recruitment after he received several notable o ffers, including
from LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Carolina. Ultimately, Wallace committed to Kentucky over Auburn and Ole Miss and was the No. 1 recruit in head coach
Mark Stoops’ 2021 class. His younger brother (Tavion) is a four-star linebacker and top-50 recruit in the 2025 class and holds offers from Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio
State and others. His uncle (Robert Bryant) played linebacker at Oklahoma (2009-11). After three seasons, Wallace elected to forego his remaining eligibility and enter
the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (12/1) 32 4.0 2.0 1 1 0 All-SEC Freshman Team; 76-yard return TD after a blocked FG; Missed one game (injury); Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (12/6) 54 5.5 2.5 0 2 2 Missed one game (injury); Led team in INTs
2023: (12/12) 80 8.5 5.5 1 1 1 Missed one game (shoulder); Team captain
Total: (36/19) 166 18.0 10.0 2 4 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6011 237 9 1/8 32 5/8 79 1/8 4.51 2.66 1.62 37 1/2 10’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6010 237 9 1/4 32 5/8 79 3/4 - - - - - - - 20 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking athlete with solid mass … quick to unlock his hips and reach top speed quickly, helping him make stops at either side line … twitch in his
strides helps him make up lost ground in a hurry … smooth body movements, with the foot quickness to slip through gaps or stay ahead of blocks … physical run filler
to step down and bang with linemen 100 pounds heavier than him … chase skills translate as a blitzer (third on the team in pr essures in 2023) … has the athleticism to
stay on the field in subpackages … range extends to coverage, where he can carry tight ends down the seam … should help on special teams from Day 1 (logged 412
special-teams snaps in three seasons at Kentucky) … named a team captain in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Too reactive and needs to play with better anticipation … attacks before diagnosing and gets caught freelancing … doesn’t consistently play through
blockers with his eyes … his take-on punch lacks urgency for explosive sheds … frequently overaggressive with his tackling angles, making it easy for cutback r unners
to give him the slip … when he was targeted in coverage, the pass catcher almost always came down with the ball … struggles to find the football and challenge
throws at the catch point (only one career pass breakup) … missed one game in each of his three seasons at Kentucky because of minor injuries.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Kentucky, Wallace played Will linebacker in defensive coordinator Brad White’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. The top-ranked recruit in the
Wildcats’ 2021 class, he made steady strides each of the last three seasons and ranked top 10 in the SEC with 6.7 tackles per game in 2023. A balanced athlete in
space, Wallace has the speed to pursue plays all over the field and is one of the best linebackers in this class at mirroring backs to the sideline when plays flow wide.
Though not super instinctive versus the run or pass, he follows basic keys to the spot and has the athletic range to stay on the field on third do wn. Overall, Wallace
has an attractive collection of traits for today’s NFL, however, the parts are better than the whole at this point and pro coaching will need to get him across the
finish line. With more seasoning, he has the talent to compete for starting reps.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 86 overall)

4. PAYTON WILSON | NC State 6037 | 233 lbs. | 6SR Hillsborough, N.C. (Orange) 4/21/2000 (age 24.01) #11
BACKGROUND: Payton Wilson, who has an older brother, was born and raised in Hillsborough, a small rural town 40 miles northwest of Raleigh. Whether it was
baseball, basketball or other activities, including hunting, his parents (Chad and Tracey, both standout high school athletes) kept him active and encouraged multiple
sports. Wilson started playing football at age 5 and played multiple positions throughout his career. He enrolled at Orange High School (his father’s alma mater),
where he was a three-sport standout and played both ways on varsity for the football team. As a sophomore, Wilson recorded 36 tackles and 10.0 tac kles for loss. His
breakout season came in 2016, when he posted 127 tackles, 39.0 tackles for loss, 13.0 sacks and one interception, earning Conference Defensive Player of th e Year.
Wilson also rushed for 756 yards and had 10 total touchdowns (six rushing, four receiving) and received the Raleigh Male Athlete of the Year Award. He was on pace
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the rest of the season. Wilson was named a U.S. Army All-American, but he was unable to play in the game. He was also a standout in lacrosse (earned All-Conference
and All-Metro) and wrestling (won the 220-pound state championship in 2017) at Orange.

A four-star recruit, Wilson was the No. 4 outside linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in North Carolina. H e was the No. 79 recruit nationally,
five spots ahead of WR Ja’Marr Chase. His recruitment blew up after his breakout junior season, and he received offers from national college powers like Alabama,
Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State and Penn State. Growing up just outside of Durham, Wilson was a Duke fan as a kid and his family had season tickets, but he committed
to the Blue Devils’ archrival, North Carolina (May 2017). Towards the end of his senior season, Wilson decommitted from the Tar Heels and considered Notre D ame
before flipping to head coach Dave Doeren and NC State (November 2017). He was the highest -ranked recruit in the Wolfpack’s 2018 class, two spots ahead of Alim
McNeil. Wilson enrolled early in January 2018 and rehabbed his knee injury from his senior year of high school, but he reinjured his knee and redshirted in 2018. He
battled numerous injuries over his college career and elected to return to school in 2023 for his sixth year of eligibility.

His older brother (Bryse) was a standout football and baseball player at Orange and was drafted in the fourth round (No. 109) of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Atlanta
Braves. Bryse made his MLB debut for the Braves in August 2018 and has a 4.98 ERA over his si x-year career between the Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee
Brewers. Payton graduated with his degree in applied education studies (December 2022) and plans to work with children who have special needs after football. He
opted out of the bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in January 2018; Reinjured right knee during summer 2018 and required surgery
2019: (11/1) 69 5.0 0.0 0 4 1 Led team in tackles; Missed one game (injury)
2020: (10/10) 108 11.5 3.5 0 3 2 First Team All-ACC; Led team in tackles and TFL; Missed two games (shoulder, concussion)
2021: (2/2) 5 1.5 1.0 0 0 0 Team captain; Missed the final 10 games (shoulder surgery)
2022: (11/11) 82 12.5 4.5 0 4 1 Honorable Mention All-ACC; Team captain; Missed two games (shoulder/stinger)
2023: (12/12) 138 17.5 6.0 1 9 3 Unanimous All-American; First Team All-ACC; Butkus Award (top FBS LB); Led ACC in tackles; 15-yard INT TD
Total: (46/36) 402 48.0 15.0 1 20 7

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COMBINE 6037 233 9 30 1/2 75 3/4 4.43 2.58 1.53 34 1/2 9’11” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6040 236 9 30 1/4 75 5/8 - - - - - 4.20 6.85 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Quick-footed athlete with outstanding lateral agility … long-strider in space with terrific speed (23.7 mph on-field GPS) and perimeter range … alert and
sees the field well to always be around the football … keys/mirrors the run and takes fast angles … u ses body bend to skim and work around blocks … fluid turn-and-
run in coverage to match up with backs and tight ends … physical tackler and hits like a sack of potatoes … missed tackles decreased each season in college … elite on-
field energy with plenty of chase-down plays and hustle production on tape … extremely passionate in both practice and games and only knows one speed … a regular
on punt return and punt coverage in 2023 … three-year team captain and a highly respected team leader (head coach Dave Doeren: “He’s one of the most elite
competitive spirits I’ve ever coached. … He’s a warrior.”) … surpassed 400 tackles in his career (21 game with double -digit tackles) … played his best as a super senior
in 2023, earning unanimous All-American and ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.

WEAKNESSES: Disproportionately short arms for his tall frame … spends too much time hand-fighting and needs to be more efficient with his shed … lacks desired
bulk and bulk strength … occasionally late to break down as a tackler, allowing runners to make a move … highly active but at times to his determinant, leading to
false steps … needs to better anticipate in zone coverage … medical history is a bright red flag after double -digit surgeries since his senior year of high school
— missed the second half of his senior year of high school after tearing the ACL in his right knee (October 2017), requiring su rgery; reinjured his right knee during
summer of 2018 and required another surgery, sitting out his first season at NC State; underwent surgery on both shoulders after the 2020 season and sat out 2021
spring practices; missed most of the 2021 season after suffering his third shoulder dislocation (September 2021), which requi red surgery (Bristow procedure
performed by Dr. James Andrews) to repair shoulder blade issues (battled complications from the surgery, including infection) … will be 24 years old on draft
weekend … arrested on misdemeanor counts of consuming alcohol, possession of a fraudulent ID, injury to personal property and resisting an officer (December
2019) after he ran from police, was struck by a vehicle and hid under a parked car.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter, Wilson played weakside linebacker in defensive coordinator Tony Gibson’s 3 -3-5 stack scheme. After returning for a sixth year in
Raleigh, he put together his most complete season in 2023 with 11.5 tackles per game (fifth best in the FBS) and cleaned up on the award circuit, taking home the
Butkus (nation’s top linebacker) and Chuck Bednarik (nation’s top defensive player) awards (first in NC State history to win either honor). Against run or pass, Wilson
is quick to trigger (downhill and laterally) and has some impressive GPS numbers for both his speed and the ground covered on plays. Although he is an average take-
on player and can be late escaping blocks, he never shuts it down and competes with the “every play could be my last” mentality. Overall, Wilson’s medicals will be a
key factor in his final grade, but he is a rangy and instinctive player who impacts the game in different ways, because of his effort and toughness. His four-down
potential will separate him from most linebacker prospects.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 88 overall)

5. TOMMY EICHENBERG | Ohio State 6023 | 233 lbs. | 5SR Cleveland, Ohio (St. Ignatius) 1/11/2001 (age 23.29) #35
BACKGROUND: Thomas “Tommy” Eichenberg, the youngest of three children, grew up in the Cleveland suburb of Westlake. With a brother three years older than
him, Eichenberg followed in his footsteps when it came to sports and was drawn to football in elementary school, initially as a quarterback. He also played travel
baseball and basketball and was one of the top athletes in the area. He attended football powerhouse St. Ignatius High School , a Catholic school in Cleveland, and
played linebacker on the freshman team. After biding his time as a sophomore, Eichenberg joined the varsity team and posted a team-best 114 tackles, 19.0 tackles
for loss and 7.5 sacks as a junior, leading Ignatius to an 11-2 record in 2017 (lost to Mentor in the semifinals). Previously an outside linebacker, the coaches moved
him to the middle as a senior after the team’s 0-2 start, and St. Ignatius finished the regular season with eight straight wins after the position switch. Eichenberg
finished the 2018 season with 126 tackles, 23.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and one interception. He also lettered in wrestling and qualified for
states in the shot put (56 feet).

A four-star recruit, Eichenberg was the No. 19 inside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Ohio. After h is junior season, his recruitment
started to pick up momentum, as he collected scholarship offers from several Power 5 programs, like Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan State, Minnesota and Purdue. The
summer before his senior year, Eichenberg committed to Boston College and was ready to shut down his recruitment. However, he added offers from Michigan and
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and James Laurinaitis, Eichenberg committed to Ohio State in December 2018, despite Urban Meyer announcing his retirement. He was officially the first commit
under head coach Ryan Day and the No. 10 recruit in the class (second -ranked linebacker behind Cade Stover).

His older brother (Liam), who has a twin sister (Bridget), was an All-American left tackle at Notre Dame (committed to the Irish over Ohio State) and was drafted in
the second round (No. 42) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. His father (Gregg) played college basketball at John Carroll, helping the program to a 20 -4
season in 1987-88. His uncle (Shawn Finnan), who also played at St. Ignatius, was a defensive tackle at Marshall (1984-88). Eichenberg graduated with his degree in
real estate (May 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was unable to participate because of his elbow injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2020: (1/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/4) 64 6.5 0.0 0 3 1 Set a Rose Bowl record with 17 tackles
2022: (13/13) 120 12.0 2.5 0 4 1 First Team All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles, TFL; Team captain
2023: (10/10) 80 2.5 1.0 1 0 0 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big Ten; Team captain; Missed three games (elbow)
Total: (38/27) 266 21.0 3.5 1 7 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6023 233 9 1/4 31 5/8 77 1/8 - - - 32 1/2 9’8” 4.24 - - (no run, 3-cone, bench press — rt ham)
PRO DAY 6025 235 9 31 5/8 77 3/8 - - - - - - 7.02 20 (no run — right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Highly instinctive versus the run with disciplined eyes/fits … outstanding physicality to stack with his hands, work off offe nsive line blocks and make
stops … his pursuit angles are fast, aggressive and efficient … wasn’t able to run a 40 -yard dash, but his film shows range … plays with a stout, balanced base to hold
his ground versus power runners … strong wrap-tackler and drives through contact to make ball carriers feel it … two-year team captain (16th player in school history
to be a multiyear captain) … not very vocal, but extremely “intense” and “the quarterback of the defense,” according to head coach Ryan Day … always locked-in and
would regularly meet with offensive linemen at Ohio State to gain an offensive perspective (NFL scout: “He h as a dead-eyed demeanor. His personality is football. You
know exactly what you’re getting with him. Plus, the coaches say he’s one of their best practice players. Never goes half-speed.”) … routinely plays through injuries,
and it takes a lot for him to miss a game (played the 2023 Michigan game with a dislocated elbow) … led the team in tackles per game each of the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Shorter-than-ideal arm length … can get sucked into gaps, causing him to be late reacting to outside bounce runs … has trouble corralling moderately
elusive ball carriers in space (Sam Hartman was able to shake him on the 2023 Notre Dame tape) … overly conservative in cover age and protects against wasted steps
… needs to do a better job identifying routes and passing windows for quicker breaks on throws … shows some hip tightness in man coverage … questionable ball
skills and needs to make quarterbacks pay for poor throws … missed three games as a senior because of a dislocated elbow (November 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Eichenberg manned the middle linebacker position in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ 4 -2-5 base scheme. The
heartbeat of the Buckeyes’ defense, he totaled 200 tackles over the last two seasons (8.7 tackles per game) and was named Big Ten Linebacker of the Year in 2023.
An above-average run defender, Eichenberg has quick downfield and lateral reaction skills with the physicality to work off blocks and stonewall ballcarriers as a
tackler. He shows the skill set to be a functional zone dropper but tends to be late digesting all the routes happening around him, resulting in catches in front of him.
Overall, Eichenberg isn’t a proven playmaker in coverage, but he understands pursuit angles and displays outstanding key/read/flow skills versus the run. He has
the talent, football character and feel for the game to earn a starting job during his NFL rookie training camp.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

6. CEDRIC GRAY | North Carolina 6014 | 234 lbs. | 4SR Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell) 10/30/2002 (age 21.49) #33
BACKGROUND: Cedric Gray was born and raised in the Washington, D.C., area. He started playing flag football at age 5, followed by pee-wee and youth leagues,
including a championship with the Fort Washington Cannons. He also played basketball and was on the AAU circuit in middle and high school. Gray moved to the
Charlotte area in 2012 with his mom and attended Ardrey Kell High School, a school in south Charlotte (opened in 2006). After playing on JV as a freshman, he made
varsity as a sophomore and played both ways, primarily as a wide receiver on offense. As a sophomore safety, Gray was named t he team’s Offensive Player of the
Year with 37 receptions for 684 yards and four touchdowns. As a junior, he started to blossom on defense with 60 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks, adding 55
catches for 891 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a senior linebacker/safety, Gray led Ardrey Kell to an 11-2 record and the 2019 conference championship. He finished
his final season with 70 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions and a forced fumble to earn Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Gray also
caught 51 passes for 892 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense and was the team’s primary kick returner. He also lettered in basketball fo r three years at Ardrey Kell
and averaged 2.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game as a senior.

A three-star recruit, Gray was the No. 37 athlete in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 16 recruit in North Carolina. He received mostly FCS attention as a high
school underclassman, with offers from Youngstown State and Campbell. His first FBS offer came (Marshall), followed by offers from Kent State, Coastal Carolina,
Appalachian State and Toledo. Initially overlooked by Power 5 programs, Gray received a North Carolina offer soon after Mack Brown was hired as head coach, and
Gray committed a week later. He signed as a linebacker and was the No. 9 recruit in the Tar Heels’ 2020 class. Gray graduated with his degree from North Carolina
(December 2023). He skipped the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (12/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2020; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/11) 100 7.0 2.5 1 5 2 Led team in tackles; Started the final 11 games
2022: (14/14) 145 12.0 1.0 3 8 2 First Team All-ACC; Led ACC in tackles; Led team in FF and TFL
2023: (12/12) 121 11.0 5.0 2 5 1 First Team All-ACC; Led team in tackles and FF; Missed the bowl game (opt -out)
Total: (51/37) 369 30.0 8.5 6 18 5

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6014 234 9 32 1/2 78 3/8 4.64 2.67 1.58 35 1/2 10’0” - - 17 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6015 241 9 1/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 - - - - - 4.54 7.19 -

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STRENGTHS: Solidly built for the position with proportionate arm length … above-average speed to run down ball carriers to the sideline … keys quickly and is always
around the ball … able to scrape laterally and get downhill, flashing short-area burst into gaps … outstanding tackle production … strong tackler when he properly
breaks down and uses his power to finish … terrific awareness and reaction quickness in zone coverage … responsible for 11 forced tur novers (six forced fumbles, five
interceptions) over the last three seasons … was a multiyear team captain in high school (three ye ars) and college (two years) … passionate competitor (UNC
defensive coordinator and LB coach Tommy Thigpen: “Ced is an alpha male who loves football. Crazy aggressive with a huge foot ball IQ.”) … experienced on special
teams (587 career snaps) … durable — his 2023 bowl opt-out was the first missed game of his career.

WEAKNESSES: Mediocre play strength and needs to develop his bulk … struggles to shed once he locks horns with blockers … shaky engagement timing and more
likely to use his shoulder than his hands to take on blockers … can be fooled when his sightlines are muddied and doesn’t have the recovery speed to easily make up
ground after a misstep … his senior tape had more missed tackles than his junior tape, mostly on the move … can be outpaced o n wheels and seam routes when
asked to match routes in man coverage.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at North Carolina, Gray lined up at Will linebacker in assistant head coach for defense Gene Chizik’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. Known more
for his offense in high school, he established himself as one of the most productive defensive players in college football with 100-plus tackles in each of the last three
seasons. With his lateral agility and pursuit skills, Gray has terrific playing range to the perimeter and acceleration downh ill. He was a tackling machine at UNC (only
Power 5 player to average double-digit tackles per game in both 2022 and 2023), but he lacks functional take -on strength and too often finds himself stuck and
swallowed. Overall, Gray might not be exceptional in any one area, but he is equal parts athletic and aggressive and is always in the vi cinity of the football. He
projects as a rotational NFL linebacker and special teamer who will compete for starting reps as a rookie.

GRADE: 4th Round

7. JEREMIAH TROTTER JR. | Clemson 6000 | 228 lbs. | 3JR Hainesport, N.J. (St. Joseph’s) 12/24/2002 (age 21.34) #54
BACKGROUND: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who has an older sister (TreMil) and younger brother (Josiah), was born and raised in Hainesport, N.J. (20 miles east of
Philadelphia) in a football family. His parents (Jeremiah Sr. and Tammi) met while attending college at Stephen F. Austin and were married in 1998, a few months
after Trotter Sr. was drafted and began his 11-year NFL career. Tammi tragically died from breast cancer in February 2023 at age 46.

Growing up, Trotter Jr. played several sports, including baseball, basketball and golf, but unsurprisingly gravitated towards football. He started playing organized
football at age 6, for the Pop Warner Patriots, and was coached by his father throughout youth football (wore No. 54, same as his dad). He attended St. Joseph’s
Preparatory School in Philadelphia, where he was teammates with several future FBS players, like WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) and QB Kyle McCord (Ohio
State). After getting a taste of varsity action as a freshman, Trotter added 30 pounds for his sophomore year and started at linebacker, helping St. Jose ph’s to a 13-0
record and the 2018 6A state championship. As a junior, he played the first five games before suffering a broken right arm and dislocated wrist, which sidelined him
for the final nine games of the 2019 season (and opened a starting spot for his younger brother). As a senior, Trotter return ed to the field and helped St. Joseph’s to
its third straight 6A state championship. He was named an Under Armour All-American after his final season.

A four-star recruit, Trotter was the No. 5 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Pennsylvania (two spots ahead Harrison). He was the No. 37
recruit nationally. During his freshman year, Trotter received his first offers from Maryland, Syracuse and Temple, but several injuries throughout high school slowed
the flow of offers coming in. He connected with the family atmosphere at Clemson and committed early in his junior year in September 2019. Trotter was the third-
ranked recruit in head coach Dabo Swinney’s 2021 class (one spot behind LB Barrett Carter).

His younger brother was a three-star linebacker recruit in the 2023 class and committed to West Virginia (over Clemson, Notre Dame and Ohio State). After playing
three years at Stephen F. Austin, his father was a third-round pick (No. 72 overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft and played the majority of his career with the Philadelphia
Eagles, split between three stints (1998-2001, 2004-06, 2009). Jeremiah Trotter Sr. helped the organization reach the Super Bowl in 2004 and was inducted into the
Eagles Hall of Fame in 2016 (posted 722 tackles and nine interceptions in his eight seasons with Philadelphia). Jeremiah Trotter Jr. opted out of the 2023 bowl game
and skipped his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (13/0) 15 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/14) 92 13.5 6.5 1 8 2 Second Team All-American; Second Team All-ACC; Led team in tackles, TFL, sacks; 35-yard INT TD
2023: (12/12) 88 15.0 5.5 2 8 2 First Team All-ACC; Led team in tackles, TFL, sacks; 28-yard INT TD; Opted out of bowl game
Total: (39/26) 195 29.5 13.0 3 16 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6000 228 9 1/4 31 1/2 74 3/4 - - - - - 4.40 7.13 21 (no run or jumps — right hamstring)
PRO DAY 6003 230 9 1/4 30 7/8 74 3/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring

STRENGTHS: Thick, NFL-ready frame … steps downhill and fills with authority … stays behind his pads and strikes through ball carriers as a tackler … has a bear-claw
grip to finish tackles to the ground … instinctive against the run and beats blockers/pullers to the spot … active in pursuit to chase plays to either sideline … does a
nice job reading the quarterback’s eyes and sliding into underneath passing lanes (four interceptions the last two seasons, including two returned for scores) …
flashes agile feet as a blitzer to sidestep blocks en route to the pocket … received daily coaching from his Pro Bowl father throughout childh ood, and hard work was
instilled in him at a young age (Trotter Sr.: “He’s already better than me.”) … played through a nagging hamstring injury the first half of the 2023 season … filled up
the stat sheet the last two seasons with 177 total tackles.

WEAKNESSES: Struggles to quickly change directions and answer shifty runners in the hole … speed is more average than above average … qui ck to flow with the
action but late to anticipate the cutback, and his lateral vision is inconsistent … most of his missed tackles came a result of his struggles to throttle down from top
speed … throws his body into blockers instead of extending and attacking hands-first to keep clean … inconsistent angles working through the trash and can get
trapped on the wrong side of the block … had two roughing the passer penalties on the 2023 Wake Forest tape … guilty of grabbing and holding when attempting to
match in man coverage (see his pass interference penalty on the 2023 North Carolina tape).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Clemson, Trotter was the Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. As a top recruit with his
name recognition, he arrived with high expectations and responded by leading the Tigers in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks as both a sophomore and junior. The
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better use his hands to maintain block separation. His lower-body tightness can be exposed versus shifty runners, and his coverage deficiencies (especially in man-to-
man looks) will be tough to overcome. Overall, Trotter is an instinctive hammer with the pedigree and toughness that will endear him to NFL coaches, although his
limitations in space versus NFL athletes could restrict his next level role. His optimistic projection is that he can be like Chicago Bears’ linebacker T.J. Edwards.

GRADE: 4th Round

8. JORDAN MAGEE | Temple 6013 | 228 lbs. | 5SR Dover, Del. (Dover) 3/24/2001 (age 23.09) #6
BACKGROUND: Jordan Magee, the middle child of three (two boys, one girl), was born in Towson, Md. He picked up football at a young age an d was a do-everything
player throughout youth levels. Magee attended Dover High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman. After playing wide receiver and linebacker as a
freshman, he transitioned to quarterback as a sophomore. As a junior, Magee completed 53.5 percent of his passes for 854 yard s and 13 total touchdowns (11
passing, two rushing), adding 33 tackles on defense as a safety. After Dover finished 2-8 his junior year, Magee led the team to a 9-2 finish as a senior and a spot in
the 2018 state playoffs. He earned second team All-State and first team All-Conference honors with 1,208 passing yards and 18 touchdowns. Magee also lettered in
baseball, basketball and track at Dover, taking second place at the 2019 Delaware State Championships in the high jump (6 fee t, 2 inches) and shot put (49-5.5).

A three-star recruit, Magee was the No. 200 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Delaware. He received his first (and only) FBS offer the
summer before his junior season (Temple), and he also FCS offers (Delaware, Delaware State and Morgan State. Indiana showed interest in Magee as a quarterback,
but he told them he wanted to play defense in college. He officially committed to former Owls head coach Geoff Collins in May 2018. Six months later (a few weeks
before signing day), Collins left to take the Georgia Tech head coaching job. Temple hired Manny Diaz as the next head coach, and a week later Magee signed with the
program as the No. 16 recruit in the Owls’ 2019 class. After less than a month on the job, Diaz left to take the head coachin g job at Miami following Mark Richt’s
retirement, and Temple hired Rod Carey as the new head coach. Magee was an AAC All -Academic honoree and graduated with his degree in advertising (May 2023).
He was invited to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl but was unable to play because of his bicep injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (5/0) 15 1.5 0.0 0 1 1 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/9) 54 6.5 0.0 0 3 0 Started the final nine games
2022: (12/12) 86 9.0 4.5 1 3 0 Led team in tackles; Team captain
2023: (11/11) 80 14.0 3.5 1 4 0 Second Team All-AAC; Led team in tackles and TFL; Team captain; Missed final game (bicep)
Total: (44/32) 235 31.0 8.0 2 11 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6013 228 8 3/4 32 76 4.55 2.63 1.57 35 1/2 10’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6014 232 8 7/8 31 7/8 75 7/8 - - - - - 4.16 6.90 - (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Athletic mover with good foot quickness and pursuit speed … flashes an acceleration burst off the edge as a blitzer or backsi de chaser (led Temple with
14.0 tackles for loss in 2023) … shifty in space to slip blockers on his way to the football … showed i mproved balance on the move in 2023, which resulted in more
controlled open-field tackle attempts … displays the stride speed to cover wheel/seem routes … drives fast from depth on screens/curls … hard -nosed competitor
with a reliable play motor … voted a two-time team captain and developed into an emotional leader in college … was a regular on punt -coverage teams as a senior
(307 career special-teams snaps) … started 32 straight games before his bicep injury in the second to last game on the 2023 schedule.

WEAKNESSES: Sleek, athletic build, but lacks ideal bulk, especially in his lower half … below-average play strength, and his arm tackles usually result in him sliding off
the ball carrier … more of a hug-and-wrestle tackler than a stick-and-drive finisher … eyes can be a beat late sorting through the action, hindering his ability to stay
ahead of blocks … needs to be more proactive attacking lead blocks instead of catching them … plays physical, but his hand usage is undeveloped … suffered a right
bicep injury and underwent surgery (November 2023), which sidelined him for much of the draft process; tore his meniscus befo re his junior year of high school
(spring 2017).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Temple, Magee was the Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Everett Withers’ 4 -2-5 base scheme. A high school quarterback,
he fully transitioned to linebacker for the Owls, leading the team in tackles each of the last two season s and earning a single-digit jersey number as a two-time
captain. Although anticipation isn’t a true strength of his game, Magee trusts his keys and flies to the football once he loc ks onto his target. However, he feels small
working downhill and his take-on skills leave a lot to be desired, which is why he projects to be more of a Will in the NFL. Overall, Magee’s average play strength will
stand out versus pro competition, but his athletic range and competitive play style are NFL-quality assets. He should be an outstanding special teamer as a rookie
while he competes for defensive snaps.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

9. EDEFUAN ULOFOSHIO | Washington 6004 | 236 lbs. | 6SR Anchorage, Alaska (Bishop Gorman) 1/23/2000 (age 24.26) #5
BACKGROUND: Edefuan (ED-uh-foo-on) “Jeffrey” Ulofoshio (YOO-lo-FOE-shee-oh), the second oldest of five boys, was born and raised in Anchorage. His father
(Steve) immigrated to Alaska from Nigeria in 1987 (he already had family in Alaska), and he was joined by his wife a few years later. His father earned his accounting
degree (while driving a taxi and later founding an in-home care service), and his mother (Joyce) received her PhD in psychology. Ulofoshio started playing youth
football at age 6, and the sport quickly became his passion. He originally attended Anchorage South High School and led the freshman team in rushing and tackles in
2014. Ulofoshio became a varsity starter as a sophomore in 2015 and played both ways. Midway through his sophomore year, h is family relocated to Las Vegas (for
his father’s business and so his mother could finish her degree), and he enrolled at football powerhouse Bishop Gorman High School. As a junior defensive end and
linebacker, Ulofoshio helped the team to a perfect 15-0 record and the 2016 4A state title (and No. 1 high school ranking nationally) with 28 tackles and 10.5 tackles
for loss. As a senior, he led Bishop Gorman to the school’s ninth straight 4A state title and earned second team All-State honors. Ulofoshio finished the 2017 season
with 100 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.

A two-star recruit, Ulofoshio was the No. 196 linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 21 recruit in Nevada. Bishop Gorm an had several highly-ranked
recruits in the 2018 class, including five-star LB Palaie Gaoteote IV (USC), four-stars QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA) and TE Brevin Jordan (Miami) and three -
stars WR Cedric Tillman (Tennessee) and WR Jalen Nailor (Michigan State). Despite all the recruiting attention on the program (and high recommendations from his

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coaches and teammates like Gaoteote), Ulofoshio went widely overlooked by college programs, because his breakout didn’t come until his senior season. He received
two Division I full-ride scholarship offers (FCS Northern Arizona and Robert Morris), but he wanted to attend a program that offered the best of both school and
football. The moment Washington (and TEs coach Jordan Paopao, who was his main recruiter) offered him a preferred walk-on opportunity, he accepted on the spot.
After his second season on campus, Ulofoshio was awarded a scholarship in January 2020. He took advantage of the extra year o f eligibility granted because of the
pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 2023. Ulofoshio graduated with his degree in public and global health (May 2022) with the career goal of improving the
health standards of low-income communities. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (3/0) 2 0.0 0.0 2 0 0 Redshirted; Walk-on; Defensive Scout Squad MVP; Forced a fumble on a KR (his first snap in college)
2019: (13/3) 47 3.5 3.0 1 0 0 Started the final three games
2020: (4/4) 47 1.0 1.0 1 4 0 Second Team All-Pac-12; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (6/5) 51 2.5 0.0 0 1 0 Missed the final six games (bicep)
2022: (5/0) 10 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Missed the first eight games (ACL); Blocked punt
2023: (15/15) 94 8.0 3.0 1 4 1 First Team All-Pac-12; 45-yard INT TD; Team captain
Total: (46/27) 251 15.0 7.0 5 9 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6004 236 9 1/4 32 7/8 79 5/8 4.56 2.65 1.58 39 1/2 10’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6005 237 9 1/2 33 79 1/2 - - - - - 4.33 6.98 21 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Swarms to the football like a moth to a flame … swiftly reads his keys and adjusts his sightlines appropriately to get a jump on plays … flashes lateral
burst and the overall range to influence multiple zones … long arms and strong, aggressive hands come in handy when disengaging from blocks or finishing tackles …
shows a natural feel in zone coverage … communicates well and makes a lot of the pre -snap calls … voted a senior captain and described by his teammates as a
“positive” and “infectious” leader and the type of person guys want to be around … former walk-on and was named the 2023 Guy Flaherty Award winner, which goes
to the most inspirational Huskies player (as voted on by the players) … was a regular on kick-return and punt-return coverages in 2023 (had a blocked punt in 2022) …
started every game as a super senior after missing time the previous two years.

WEAKNESSES: Average size by NFL standards … can get caught in the wash and be late getting over the top … doesn’t have many missed tackles on film, but he tends
to strike high and create more work for himself to finish … undeveloped timing and savvy as a blitzer … gets where he is supp osed to be in coverage but hasn’t earned
the “ballhawk” label quite yet, and scouts would like to see him make more plays on the ball … was part of a rotation that helped keep him fresh (averaged 41
defensive snaps per game in 2023) … medicals will be key, as he suffered back-to-back major injuries — torn bicep (October 2021) and required season-ending
surgery; torn ACL during winter drills (January 2022) and missed the first two months of the 2022 season after surgery … will be 24 years old on draft weekend … only
one full season of high-level production.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Washington, Ulofoshio played Mike linebacker in former defensive coordinator Chuck Morrell’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. A former walk-
on, he earned a scholarship and overcame back-to-back major injuries before a career year in 2023, forcing NFL scouts to change his draft grade from “priority free
agent” to “draftable.” Ulofoshio only knows one speed and bursts to the ball with energy to hit anything with a pulse while k eeping the missed tackles to a minimum.
His last name means “not afraid of war,” which is extremely appropriate considering the way he attacks each snap. Overall, Ulofoshio might have a capped ceiling in
the NFL, but he has overachieved at every other level because of his football instincts and active play style. He has the “all-in” mentality of a core special teamer
who can make a living covering kicks while competing for defensive snaps.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

10. CURTIS JACOBS | Penn State 6013 | 241 lbs. | 4SR Glen Burnie, Md. (McDonogh) 2/18/2002 (age 22.19) #23

BACKGROUND: Curtis Jacobs Jr., who has three older sisters, grew up in Maryland (south of Baltimore) and was born into an athletic family (all six members of the
family played college sports). He started playing football at age 6 but was more of a basketball player throughout childhood. After attending Gilman Middle School,
Jacobs moved on to the McDonogh School for high school and lived on campus five nights per week (despite his parents living a half-hour drive away). A backup
receiver on varsity as a freshman (22 catches), he became a starting receiver as a sophomore and posted 46 catches for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning All -
Conference honors. As a junior captain, Jacobs also became a starter at safety and finished with 55 receptions for 1,015 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense, earning
first team All-Conference. As a senior captain, he led McDonogh to an 11-1 record with the team’s only loss coming in the 2019 state championship game. Jacobs
earned All-District honors as a do-everything athlete (46 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 10 total touchdowns), playing wide receiver, safety, linebacker and
defensive end. He also lettered in basketball at McDonogh and twice earned All -Conference honors.

A five-star recruit, Jacobs was the No. 3 outside linebacker in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 3 recruit in Maryland (behind Bryan Bresee and Chris Braswell). He
was the No. 36 recruit nationally. After his freshman season, he received his first scholarship offers (Temple, UConn and Virginia). The following summer, Jacobs
camped at Penn State as a wide receiver and former defensive coordinator Brent Pry moved him to defense, initially at safety and then linebacker (the first time
Jacobs considered playing defense long term). After his breakout junior and senior years, he became a highly coveted recruit and picked up offers from Florida, Notre
Dame, Texas A&M and others. However, Penn State was the first major program to recruit him, and he stayed loyal to the Nittan y Lions, with only his home state
Maryland receiving serious consideration. Jacobs, who joined former McDonogh teammates DT Dvon Ellies and DT PJ Mustipher in State College, was the only five -
star recruit in head coach James Franklin’s 2020 class.

His parents were both college athletes at Morgan State: his father (Curtis Sr.) played football; his mother (Michele) played basketball (1989-93). All three of his older
sisters played college basketball: Destiny at Stony Brook (2008-12), Brianna at Central Connecticut State (2014-18) and Morgan at Stevenson University (2017-18). His
cousin (Andre Levrone) was a wide receiver at Virginia (2013-17) and spent time with the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. Jacobs accepted
his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (8/0) 9 0.5 0.0 0 1 0 Enrolled in August 2020; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/11) 61 7.0 3.0 0 1 1 Missed one game (injury)
2022: (12/12) 52 7.5 4.0 1 3 1 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; 47-yard INT TD; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (13/13) 49 9.0 2.5 0 0 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Total: (45/36) 171 24.0 9.5 1 5 2

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6013 241 10 1/4 31 1/2 77 3/4 4.58 2.65 1.57 35 10’4” - - 18 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6011 243 - - - - - - - 10’9” 4.43 7.22 - (no measure, run, vertical, bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Trimmed, athletic build … moves well laterally with above-average play speed for the position … his range creates chase-down opportunities at either
sideline … able to slice through gaps as a run blitzer with his downhill burst (24.0 tackles for loss in h is career) … shows the body strength and large hands to power
through tight end blocks when flying to the flat … has functional change -of-direction and coverage ability … wasn’t named a captain at Penn State, but he has strong
character references going back to his middle and high school coaches and teachers … was a regular on punt coverages (recover ed a muffed punt on the Iowa tape)
and logged 337 special-teams snaps over the last three seasons … started 36 games over the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent take-on player … struggles to fight back and press off climbing blocks, spending too much time attached … needs to stay under cont rol
when breaking down as a tackler, often allowing runners to cross his face … ball carriers can blow through h is arm tackle attempts … late to react or anticipate in zone
coverage and doesn’t consistently find the football in a timely manner (zero passes defended in 2023) … doesn’t have the man-cover skills to hold up versus NFL slots
… solid production, but never finished better than third on the team in tackles.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Penn State, Jacobs lined up at Will linebacker in former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s 4 -3 base scheme. The lone five-star
recruit in James Franklin’s 2020 class, he didn’t quite live up to the high billing, but posted consist ent production over the last three seasons. An athletic ‘backer,
Jacobs stays loose in pursuit with the downhill burst to make stops in the gap and play range to challenge ball carriers outside the numbers. However, he can be too
easily engulfed or caught up in traffic and his cover instincts are erratic. Overall, Jacobs’ lack of physicality is a concern for the next level, but he has subpackage
value and will earn an immediate role on special-teams coverages. He projects as a backup and a poor man’s version of Buffalo Bills’ Terrel Bernard.

GRADE: 5th Round

11. TY’RON HOPPER | Missouri 6016 | 228 lbs. | 5SR Alpharetta, Ga. (Roswell) 4/6/2001 (age 23.05) #8
BACKGROUND: Ty’Ron Hopper grew up in Gaffney, S.C., and started playing football at the youth level. He originally attended Gaffney High School, where he was a
180-pound cornerback and safety for two seasons as a freshman and sophomore. After his sophomore year, Hopper moved in with his aunt and uncle and his cousins
in Roswell, Ga., for better recruiting exposure. He enrolled at Roswell High School as a junior and moved to linebacker in the defense’s 3-4 scheme. Hopper collected
76 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2017. As a senior, he helped Roswell to a 9 -2 record and the 2018 regional championship,
finishing with 86 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and five interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. Hopper was named a U.S. Army All -American.

A four-star recruit, Hopper was the No. 4 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class (one spot behind Henry To’o To’o) and the No. 11 recruit in Georgia. He
received recruiting attention while still at Gafney, including an offer from South Carolina. But his recruitment took off at Roswell, and he added offers from Alabama,
Florida, Miami, North Carolina and Tennessee. Hopper committed to Florida and was the fourth -ranked recruit in Dan Mullen’s 2019 class (one spot behind CB Kaiir
Elam). Mullen was fired after the 2021 season and Hopper entered the transfer portal in December 2021. He transferred to Missouri in January 2022.

The three cousins he lived with in Roswell were all college football players: Tyrone Hopper II played linebacker at North Carolina (2016-21) and is now a graduate
assistant at Arkansas; Tyneil Hopper played tight end at Boise State (2018-22) before transferring to Michigan State (2023); Tyjai Hopper was a three-star safety in the
2024 recruiting class and signed with James Madison. Hopper accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was unable to participate.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 2 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Florida; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (11/0) 15 1.0 0.5 0 0 0 Florida; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/4) 65 10.0 3.5 1 2 0 Florida
2022: (13/12) 78 14.0 2.5 1 5 1 Missouri; Led team in TFL
2023: (10/10) 55 6.0 3.0 0 3 0 Missouri; Second Team All-SEC; Team captain; Missed final three games (shoulder)
Total: (51/26) 215 31.5 9.5 2 10 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6016 231 8 7/8 31 3/8 77 3/4 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6017 228 8 5/8 31 1/2 77 1/8 4.68 2.68 1.64 36 10’4” 4.46 7.29 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Rangy, athletic space player with terrific pursuit speed, especially from the backside … uses his body flexibility to avoid/slip blockers at the point … reads
well at the line of scrimmage to mirror runners from gap to gap … dynamic blitzer and closes quickly downhill (49 pressures in his two seasons at Missouri) …
adequate length to fight off blockers … aware in zone coverage and quickly sorts to find the tight end on crossers/screens … has the speed to carry backs and tight
ends vertically … was a regular on punt coverage in 2023 and tallied 468 special-teams snaps in his career … grew up into a leadership role at Missouri and was voted
a team captain in 2023 (head coach Eli Drinkwitz said there was a noticeable difference in his “personal training and lifesty le habits” during his final season).

WEAKNESSES: Lean and still growing into his frame, especially in his lower body … inconsistent take -on player, lacking the strength in his hands to sift through traffic
in the box … needs to tighten his tackling form, often giving the ball carrier an opening to shake or stiff arm him … slides off ball carriers and his finishing strength as a
tackler is mediocre (17 missed tackles in 2023) … will overrun his angles and create cutback opportunities for runners … doesn’t play with a natural feel for man
coverage and struggles to find the ball once his back is turned … ejected from the 2021 bowl game (his final game at Florida) for t hrowing a punch (he claimed a UCF
player spit at him) … missed the final three games as a senior because of a right shoulder injury (November 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Missouri, Hopper played Will linebacker in defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After struggling to find a regular
role at Florida, he transferred and averaged 5.8 tackles per game in two seasons with Missouri, earning All-SEC honors as a senior. With his initial quickness and rangy
speed, Hopper aggressively responds to ball carriers and pass catchers and closes in a hurry. However, he lacks the play strength desired for an every-down role and
needs to improve his block awareness. Overall, Hopper needs to be more consistent at the point of attack and as a finisher, but he is a fast-flowing athlete with the
pursuit skills and blitzing talent to find a home in the NFL. He projects as a run -and-chase rotational linebacker with the skill set for special teams.

GRADE: 5th Round

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12. JD BERTRAND | Notre Dame 6007 | 235 lbs. | 5SR Alpharetta, Ga. (Blessed Trinity) 5/5/2000 (age 23.97) #27
BACKGROUND: James “JD” Bertrand, the youngest of three boys, grew up outside of Atlanta. He was a multi-sport athlete throughout childhood and played baseball,
basketball and football (but wasn’t allowed to play rugby like his father, Jim). Bertrand started out as a tight end in youth football before moving to linebacker. He
also played AAU basketball in grade school and was teammates with his future Notre Dame teammate Kyle Hamilton. Bertrand attended Blessed Trinity Cathol ic High
School in Roswell and was a four-year letterman at linebacker and tight end. Along with Steele Chambers, he formed one of t he top linebacker tandems in the state
for four seasons. Bertrand made an immediate impact as a freshman with 65 tackles, 12.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. After r egistering 68 tackles as a sophomore,
he helped lead Blessed Trinity to a 14-1 record as a junior and the 2017 4A state championship, including a win over Trevor Lawrence and Cartersville in the second
round of the playoffs (Lawrence’s final high school game). He finished his junior season with 62 tackles, 5.0 sacks and one forced fumble. As a senior, Bertrand was
named the 4A Defensive Player of the Year as he led the team to its second straight 4A state title (acted as a coach in the c hampionship game as he nursed a sprained
MCL). He finished his senior season with 88 tackles, 14.0 tackles for l oss, 4.0 sacks and one interception, earning All-Region honors. For his prep career, Bertrand
totaled 283 tackles, 38.5 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks on defense while catching 40 passes for 681 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense. He also lettered in
swimming and basketball at Blessed Trinity (also involved with yoga and karate).

A four-star recruit, Bertrand was the No. 19 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 38 recruit in Georgia. His first offer arrived, from Iowa State,
after his sophomore season, followed by several SEC offers (Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt). Bertr and had grown up a Bulldogs fan, and
after visiting other schools, he committed to Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart in July 2017. However, Georgia backed off th e offer during Bertrand’s senior year,
and he decommitted in October 2018. After reopening his recruitment, he considered offers from Florida State, Wisconsin and S tanford, but he had his sights set on
Notre Dame (grew up in a Catholic family). Because it was late in the process, the Irish’s 2 019 recruiting class was already full and didn’t have room for another
linebacker, but Bertrand was motivated, and the Notre Dame coaches made it work. He officially signed as a preferred walk-on and received academic scholarships
until the first football scholarship opened. Bertrand was the No. 10 recruit in head coach Brian Kelly’s class.

His father spent part of his childhood in Ireland and played rugby at Blackrock College in Dublin before returning to the United States and joining the crew team at the
University of San Diego. His mother (Christine) graduated from USC. His older brother (John Michael) was a left -handed pitcher at Furman (2017-20) and Notre Dame
(2021-22), earning All-America and All-ACC honors with the Irish. He was drafted in the 10th round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants (pitched at the
Double-A level in 2023). His maternal grandfather (Jack Muellerleile) played center at Missouri for head coach Dan Devine in the 196 0s. His maternal great-
grandfather (Cecil Muellerleile) played football at St. Louis University and served as the athletic director in the 1930s. An Eagle Scout growing up, the importance of
service was instilled in Bertrand from a young age, and he served as the chapter president of Uplifting Athletes in 2022 (also raised more than $100,000 for multiple
causes). Bertrand, who was an Academic All-American and finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman), graduated with his degree in marketing
(December 2022) with a 3.62 GPA and is working towards his master’s in business analytics. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (11/0) 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 101 7.0 1.5 1 1 0 Led team in tackles
2022: (12/10) 82 8.5 2.0 0 3 0 Led team in tackles; Team captain; Missed one game (groin)
2023: (12/12) 76 7.5 2.5 1 5 0 Led team in tackles; Team captain; Missed one game
Total: (51/35) 266 23.0 6.0 2 9 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6007 235 9 3/4 30 5/8 74 7/8 - - - - - - - 20 (bench only — right foot)
PRO DAY 6007 235 9 3/4 30 3/4 75 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right foot)

STRENGTHS: Instinctive and shrewdly positions himself to make plays … quick to read and trigger downhill … throws his pads into lead/pul ling blocks to create
congestion in the hole … terrific closing burst to the football … accurate strike zone as a tackler to wrap the ball carrier’s waist … determined as a blitzer (30 pressures
in 2023) … communicates well on and off the field … known for his impeccable football and personal character (literally a for mer Boy Scout) and was voted a two-time
team captain for the Irish (head coach Marcus Freeman: “He sets the standard for everyone else on the roster.”) … his high school and college coaches pr aise the
dedication he shows to his training, including his diet, weight room work and game preparation … was a regular on kick re turn and punt coverage in college (483
career snaps) … consistent tackle production as a college starter.

WEAKNESSES: Short-armed with a small wingspan … missed tackles are usually a result of his impatience, leading him to leave his feet early and slide off the ball
carrier … needs to be more efficient as a block shedder (tends to be more focused on the violence of the pop instead of the timing of his stack) … leverages himself
well in zone but lacks the lower-body twitch to quickly react in man coverage … played through the 2021 season with a left wrist injury that required postseas on
surgery (January 2022), which held him out of 2022 spring practices; missed one game as a junior because of a groin injury (November 2022); missed one game as a
senior because of a concussion (September 2023); missed his final high school game with an MCL sprain in his right knee (Nove mber 2018).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Notre Dame, Bertrand was the Mike linebacker in head coach Marcus Freeman’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. The 27th multi-season
captain in school history, he led the Irish in tackles as a sophomore, junior and senior — and has an extensive resume off the field as well. An instinctive player,
Bertrand diagnoses play speed well in the run game and closes with urgency, because he trusts what his eyes tell him. He gets everything out of his talent, but some
of his tightness creates a small margin for error in his movements. Overall, Bertrand is sawed-off with only adequate range in coverage, but he processes well with
the play recognition skills and competitive makeup that will endear him to NFL coaches. He projects as a backup linebacker with rotational value in the NFL.

GRADE: 5th Round

13. JAYLAN FORD | Texas 6023 | 239 lbs. | 4SR Frisco, Texas (Lone Star) 11/28/2001 (age 22.41) #41
BACKGROUND: Jaylan Ford grew up in the Dallas area. Throughout his childhood, Ford was involved with different outdoor activities and mul tiple sports, including
baseball, basketball and weightlifting. But football was always his favorite (his youth team was the Longhorns). Ford attended Lone Star High School in Frisco, where
he was teammates with several future FBS players, including WR Marvin Mims. After seeing limited varsity action as a freshman , Ford was named District Newcomer
of the Year as a sophomore as he helped the program to a 12-2 record and the 2017 district championship. As a junior, he earned honorable mention All-State honors

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and was named District MVP with 105 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and three interceptions. As a senior, Ford led Lone Star to a 14-1 record and
the 2020 district championship (only loss came in the state playoff semifinals). He finished the 2020 season with 142 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble
and one interception, earning second team All-State honors. Ford also lettered in track and had a personal best of 18.73 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles.

A three-star recruit, Ford was the No. 81 outside linebacker in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 153 recruit in Texas. He didn’t receive his first scholarship offer
until after his junior season, when Toledo gave him an offer in January 2019. Over the following months, Ford added offers fr om Army, Colorado State, North Texas
and Tulsa and then his first Power 5 offers (Kansas, Minnesota and Texas Tech). He was also offered by Utah and committed to head coach Kyle Whittingham in
October 2019 midway through his senior season. That November, Texas visited a Lone Star practice , and the coaches decided to offer him. Ford planned to stay loyal
to the Utes, but the late push by Texas had him thinking about staying closer to home for college. On early signing day, he made the last-minute decision to flip to
head coach Tom Herman and the Longhorns. Ford was the lowest-ranked recruit (20th out of 20 signees) in Herman’s 2020 class that was headlined by RB Bijan
Robinson. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but pulled out because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (10/1) 14 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2020; First career start came in the bowl game; pandemic -shortened season
2021: (12/2) 53 6.0 0.0 0 0 0 Led team in TFL
2022: (13/12) 119 10.0 2.0 3 6 4 Third Team All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Led team in FF, INTs and tackles
2023: (14/14) 101 10.5 1.0 1 4 2 First Team All-Big 12; Led team in tackles and TFL; Team captain
Total: (49/29) 287 27.5 3.0 4 10 6

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6023 240 9 1/2 31 3/4 74 3/8 - - - 33 1/2 10’1” - - - (no run, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6023 239 9 3/8 31 3/4 74 7/8 4.71 2.65 1.66 - 10’6” 4.24 7.09 18 (no vert — groin)

STRENGTHS: Smooth athlete with quick reaction skills … very alert player with the vision to get a head start on his pursuit … stacks, sh eds and knifes through run
lanes to disrupt the play flow … physical tackler and doesn’t hesitate to drive through ball carriers (keeps a football card of Dick Butkus in his wallet) … solid bulk on
his frame (worked hard to add 30 pounds since enrolling at Texas) … quick to diagnose route concepts and instinctively floats in zone coverage … named a senior
captain and well-respected in the program (head coach Steve Sarkisian: “We would not be where we are today without Jaylan Ford.”) … experienced on special-teams
coverages (572 snaps) … dependable and played in all 49 games the last four seasons in Austin.

WEAKNESSES: Average play speed … can be a step late mirroring runners to the corner … tackle attempts tend to be high, making things difficult for himself … tends
to be a 50-50 tackler on plays outside the hashes … late to read climbing blocks and can be cut off or l ate getting over the top … average length and can be engulfed in
tight quarters … questionable burst and acceleration to match NFL backs/tight ends one -on-one down the seam … gives up too many catches on his watch as he tries
to balance his eyes between quarterback and routes … blitzed more as a senior, but he is still a work in progress in this area.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas, Ford lined up at Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski’s 4-3 base scheme. He was one of the most
productive linebackers in the country over his junior and senior seasons, combining for 220 tackles and accounting for 10 tur novers (six interceptions and four forced
fumbles). Ford put reliable play on tape with his diagnose skills and smooth movements to be a magnet to the football as a run defender. In coverage, NFL athletes
will give him some trouble, but he understands depth and shows the functional range to muddy passing windows in zone. Overall, Ford doesn’t play with exceptional
burst or speed, but his instinctive approach to the game puts him in position to make plays and hasn’t let him down yet. He p rojects somewhere between a
reserve and rotational middle linebacker in the NFL.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

14. TYRICE KNIGHT | UTEP 6004 | 233 lbs. | 6SR Lakeland, Fla. (Lake Gibson) 12/20/2000 (age 23.35) #10
BACKGROUND: Tyrice (Tie-Reece) Knight was born and raised in Lakeland (midway between Tampa and Orlando). At age 5, his father introduced him to football —
and it quickly became his go-to sport throughout Pop Warner and youth leagues. Knight attended Lake Gibson High School , where he was a four-year varsity
letterman, primarily at linebacker. He became a starter as a sophomore and led the team with 108 tackles and 11.0 tackles for loss. As a junior, Knight tallied 128
tackles, three forced fumbles and one interception and earned All-County honors as he led Lake Gibson to a 13-1 record, including a spot in the 2016 6A State
Championship Game. He collected 11 tackles in the title game as Lake Gibson lost a heartbreaker to nationally ranked Miami Carol City, 14-6. As a senior, Knight
earned All-State honors with 82 tackles and two forced fumbles.

A no-star recruit, Knight wasn’t ranked by recruiting services and went under the radar with most programs. The summer before his senior year, he received a few
FCS (Campbell, Samford) and FBS (Bowling Green, South Florida) scholarship offers. But schools backed off, and he was forced to go the juco route. Knight enrolled at
Independence (Kan.) Community College and redshirted in 2018. After finishing second on the team with 58 tackles in 2019, he was a three-star juco recruit, but he
didn’t receive much recruiting attention until UTEP offered him a few weeks before signing day. Knight took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because
of the pandemic and spent four seasons with the Miners. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Independence Community College (Kan.)
2019: Independence Community College (Kan.)
2020: (8/6) 54 2.5 1.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (13/13) 102 9.0 2.0 2 4 1 Honorable Mention All-CUSA
2022: (12/12) 95 6.5 1.0 2 6 1 Second Team All-CUSA; Led team in tackles; 13-yard FR TD
2023: (12/12) 140 15.5 4.5 1 7 0 First Team All-CUSA; Led CUSA in tackles and TFLs
Total: (45/43) 391 33.5 8.5 5 17 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6004 233 9 1/4 32 1/2 80 3/8 4.63 2.68 1.59 34 1/2 9’11” 4.40 7.25 21
PRO DAY 6005 238 9 1/4 33 79 7/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Muscular bulk with long arms and wingspan for his frame … plays faster than he times with impressive range, because of his chase acceleration and
closing burst … terrific eyes to key and sort at the line of scrimmage … diagnoses pullers and works over the top versus coun ters … his instant reactor helps him beat
blockers to the spot … nice job dipping his shoulder at full-speed on run blitzes to blow up plays in enemy territory … strong hands as a one -on-one tackler and
continues driving his legs at contact (more likely to go forward than backwards) … adjusts quickly on the move to answer elusive ball carriers … feels routes and hunts
crossers (17 passes defended the last three seasons) … described as a “relentless worker” on and off the field by his coaches (what you see on game day is a product
of all his work during the week) … played outside before moving insi de to Mike linebacker in 2023 … didn’t miss a game in his four years at UTEP and filled up the stat
sheet (combined for 337 tackles over the last three seasons).

WEAKNESSES: Can get caught up in traffic when working laterally … below average with his hands right now and prefers to evade blockers rather than using take-on
technique … sees through a straw downhill and can be caught off guard by side-angled blocks … relies on hip-drop tackles a little more than you want … tight hips and
panicky steps in man coverage lead to spacing issues … route recognition is a work in progress … only 36 career snaps on kic koff or punt coverages … will be a 24-
year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at UTEP, Knight moved inside to Mike linebacker in 2023 in defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto’s 4-2-5 base scheme. After
two years at the juco level, he was a tackling machine over his four seasons in El Paso and finished No. 1 in the FBS in solo tackles (84) and No. 4 in total tackles per
game (11.7) as a senior in 2023. For a player with average speed, Knight makes a lot of tackles both inside and outside the numbers because of his reaction quickness,
closing burst and motor (his model didn’t come with cruise control). Trusting his eyes, he triggers without wasting steps and attacks with purpose (15.5 tackles for
loss in 2023), but his lack of functional take-on skills will be tougher to mask versus NFL talent. Overall, Knight has some coverage limitations, but he is a rabid dog
against the run, with the instincts and play personality that directly led to production. He has rosterable talent at the next level and is lo oking to become UTEP’s
first defensive draft pick since 2008 (Quintin Demps).

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

15. MARIST LIUFAU | Notre Dame 6021 | 234 lbs. | 5SR Kalihi, Hawaii (Punahou) 2/9/2001 (age 23.21) #8
BACKGROUND: Marist Liufau (Lee-UH-fauw) grew up in Kalihi (neighborhood of Honolulu on the island of Oahu). He played basketball as a child and later trained with
Asai Gilman (the father of former Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman). In middle school, Liufau began attending the Punahou School, a private school in Honolulu, and
started playing football in seventh grade, initially as a running back. Punahou has produced numerous NFL players, including DeForest Buckner, Ka’imi Fairbairn,
Manti Te’o and Andrei Iosivas. Liufau initially started as a cornerback before moving to safety as a sophomore. As a junior, he played more of a rover position before
transitioning to middle linebacker as a senior, finishing with 82 tackles and leading Punahou to an 8 -3 finish in 2018. Liufau also ran track at Punahou and had
personal bests of 11.93 seconds in the 100 meters, 23.35 seconds in the 200 and 40 feet, 2.75 inches in the triple jump.

A three-star recruit, Liufau was the No. 27 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Hawaii. He received his first scholarship offer, from
his home state Hawaii, as a freshman in May 2016. As a junior and senior, he added se veral Pac-12 offers, including from Arizona, Oregon, USC, Utah and Washington
State. He took several visits on the mainland during his senior year and fell in love with Notre Dame when he was on campus (hosted by fellow Hawaiian natives
Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa and Alohi Gilman). He was also coached by former Irish wide receiver Robby Toma in high school. Liufau committed to head coach Brian
Kelly in November 2018 and was the No. 16 recruit in the Irish’s 2019 class, continuing the Hawaii-to-Notre Dame pipeline. He has several cousins who played FBS
college football and some who made it to the NFL, including Los Angeles WR Puka Nacua. Liufau’s girlfriend (Sonia Citron) is a junior on Notre Dame’s women’s
basketball team. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (10/3) 23 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: Missed the season because of injury (broken ankle)
2022: (13/13) 51 4.5 0.5 0 2 1
2023: (12/12) 44 6.0 3.0 1 2 0 Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (39/28) 118 12.0 4.0 1 4 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6021 234 9 7/8 34 1/4 79 3/8 4.64 2.72 1.64 - - - - - (skill drills and run only — choice)
PRO DAY - 235 - - - - - - 30 9’0” 4.27 7.16 16 (stood on combine measurements, run)

STRENGTHS: Checks boxes for his frame, arm length and play strength … first-step acceleration and always-revving motor get him to his destination quicker than the
ETA … competes with an aggressive mentality and bangs with offensive linemen without hesitation … shows a basic understanding of read concepts and plays gap-
sound in the run game … effective blitzer and shows a ton of downhill force … blood -thirsty tackler and willingly throws his body around to leave his mark on the ball
carrier … his grit and urgency are on display each play … uses his hands well to rough up tight ends early in their routes … started 25 straight games after coming back
from his major ankle injury in 2021.

WEAKNESSES: Frenetic eyes lead to wasted steps and missed plays … missteps in space diminish his leverage as an alley defender … can be manipulated by motions
and backfield action … put too many missed tackles on his 2023 film and needs to break down with better wrap -up timing/control … scouts appreciate his eagerness
as a tackler, but he must become smarter or he will pile up roughing and late hit penalties from NFL officials … plays with m ore confidence downhill with limited off-
ball coverage production … undeveloped anticipation as a zone dropper (90.9 percent of plays when he was targeted resulted in an offensive completion in 2023) …
suffered a broken right ankle and fibula (August 2021) and required season -ending surgery … averaged only 3.8 tackles per game the last two seasons.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Notre Dame, Liufau played Will linebacker in head coach Marcus Freeman’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After a broken ankle sidelined him
for the 2021 season, he ripped off 25 straight starts to finish his Irish career and was often the most en ergetic player on the field. With his closing burst and
physicality, Liufau plays through contact well and punches above his weight class when working downhill. His explosive energy helps him cover a lot of ground in a
hurry, although he needs to play with better anticipation and control to be a playmaker in coverage and as a tackler. Overall, Liufau has intriguing traits with his
length, burst and violence, but he must improve his play instincts to balance out his relentless play style. He should shine as a “core four” special teamer in the
NFL while he gets coached up for a chance at meaningful defensive snaps (similar to the Las Vegas Raiders’ Divine Deablo).

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

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16. DARIUS MUASAU | UCLA 5117 | 225 lbs. | 5SR Ewa Beach, Hawaii (Mililani) 2/10/2001 (age 23.21) #53
BACKGROUND: Darius Muasau (MOO-uh-sao), the second oldest of six boys, was born in San Diego but grew up on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, just outside of
Honolulu. Both of his parents grew up in Hawaii. Along with his brothers, Muasau started playing football at the youth level , and he starred as a running back and
linebacker for the Halawa Knights (often coached by his father). He attended Mililani High School, where he was part of the same graduating class as quarterback
Dillon Gabriel (UCF and Oklahoma). Muasau moved up to varsity as a sophomore and played both ways as a linebacker and running back. After earning honorable
mention All-State honors as a junior, he earned first team All-State and 2018 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, finishing with 87 tackles, 38.5 tackles for loss
and two interceptions. Muasau helped Mililani to a 10 -3 record and runner-up finish for the 2018 Division title.

A two-star recruit, Muasau was the No. 149 inside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 27 recruit in Hawaii (Gabriel was No. 9). He received his first
Division I scholarship offer from his home state Hawaii in May 2018. FCS Portland State al so offered him, but Hawaii was his only FBS offer, and he committed in July
2018 before his senior season. Muasau was pressed into action immediately as a freshman and played three years at Hawaii. Aft er the 2021 season (and the
controversial tenure of former head coach Todd Graham), Muasau entered the transfer portal and committed to UCLA a few days later. He led the Bruins in tackles in
2022 and elected to return for his fifth season as a super senior in 2023. His younger brother (Sergio) is the starting left guard and a rising senior at Hawaii. Muasau
accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl and then also played at the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (15/4) 61 3.0 0.0 0 0 0 Hawaii; Special Teams MVP
2020: (9/9) 104 9.5 4.5 0 2 1 Hawaii; First Team All-MWC; Led team in tackles, TFL and sacks; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 109 14.0 7.0 5 5 1 Hawaii; First Team All-MWC; Led team in FFs, tackles, TFL and sacks; Team captain
2022: (13/13) 91 3.0 1.0 1 4 2 UCLA; Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in tackles; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (13/13) 75 10.5 4.0 0 6 1 UCLA; Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in tackles; Def. Bowl MVP
Total: (63/51) 440 40.0 16.5 6 17 5

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5117 225 9 1/2 31 1/2 74 3/4 4.70 2.72 1.61 36 1/2 9’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6001 228 9 7/8 30 7/8 76 3/8 4.71 2.65 1.63 - - 4.41 7.23 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Physical, alert run defender … good eyes to key, read and fill, arriving quickly to work around blockers … scrapes well laterally with enough range to play
sideline-to-sideline … has a good feel for where ball carriers are going to be, not where they are … improved tackling discipline on his 2023 tape … squares the ball
carrier with balance and accurate striking skills, creating stopping power at contact … nice job slipping through gaps and cl osing as a blitzer … understands depth on
his zone drops, making adjustments based on route combinations (15 passes defended the last three seasons) … durable and didn’t miss a game over the last five
seasons (63 games played) … has the experience (573 snaps) and skill set to make plays on special-teams coverages (named special-teams MVP as a freshman) … led
his team in tackles in each of the last four seasons (two at Hawaii, two at UCLA).

WEAKNESSES: Has some straight-line tendencies and false steps lead to trouble … shifty runners can shake him in the hole … reads the field well but needs t o
improve his ability to decipher the eye candy before it’s too late … has the hand strength to fit up blockers, but he lacks ideal arm length and his shed mechanics are
inconsistent … can be trapped and cut off by tight end blocks … needs to tighten up his angles out in space … doesn’t have ex plosive acceleration to close the gap
when chasing … his man coverage skills aren’t ready for NFL athletes.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at UCLA, Muasau played Mike linebacker in former defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After three productive
seasons at Hawaii, he led the Bruins in tackles in both of his seasons in Westwood and has an impressive collegiate resume — he played in every game the last five
years and compiled 440 tackles and 40.0 tackles for loss. A quick-reacting defender, Muasau has the vision that gives him a head start on the play, which expands his
lateral range and helps him make stops near the line of scrimmage. He is aware in short-zone coverage, although he lacks the movement skills to stay connected to
backs or tight ends in man coverage. Overall, Muasau might not be elite in any one area, but he is a well-rounded linebacker with the play recognition and tackling
skills that will translate to any level. Similar in ways to Sione Takitaki, he projects as an NFL backup who can hold his own when he sees the field.

GRADE: 6th Round

17. NATHANIEL WATSON | Mississippi State 6022 | 233 lbs. | 6SR Maplesville, Ala. (Maplesville) 9/1/2000 (age 23.65) #14
BACKGROUND: Nathaniel “Bookie” Watson Jr., who is one of five children, grew up in the small town of Maplesville (population of fewer than 700) in central
Alabama. His father was known as “Bookie” or “Big Bookie,” and Watson grew up with the same nickname. He played several sport s throughout his childhood, but
usually gravitated towards football with his size and athleticism. In a small community like Maplesville, the high school coaches were counting down the days until
Watson would arrive. He was a do-everything player on varsity all four years at Maplesville High School, seeing time at quarterback and wide receiver on offense and
linebacker and safety on defense. After leading Maplesville to 1A state championships in his first two seasons as a freshman and sophomore, Watson had his best
season as a junior and led the team to an undefeated 14-0 record and the program’s third straight state title at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn (he had 134 receiving
yards and 72 rushing yards with two touchdowns in the championship game). Watson finished his junior season with 45 catches for 1,070 yards and 12 touchdowns,
adding 376 rushing yards, 70 tackles and four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns). As a senior, he helped Maplesville to a 12-1 record (lost in the state
playoff semifinals) and finished with 45 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns with 45 tackles and three interceptions o n defense. Watson also ran track in high
school and won the state title in the 100 meters (11.27 seconds) as a senior and had a personal best of 23.41 in the 200.

A three-star recruit, Watson was the No. 52 athlete in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 19 recruit in Alabama. Playing in the lo west classification of high school
football in Alabama, he didn’t always receive the attention of recruits at bigger school s. But Watson did start hearing from FBS programs as a freshman, and his first
offer came from Bowling Green after his sophomore season. He later added offers from Ole Miss, Troy and then Auburn, which was the school many expected him to
choose because of his family ties. However, Watson developed a relationship with Dan Mullen and his staff, and he committed to Mississippi Stat e before his senior
year. A few weeks before signing day, Mullen took the head coaching job at Florida, but Watson got to know new head coach Joe Moorhead and defensive
coordinator Bob Shoop and stayed loyal to Mississippi State. He was the No. 6 recruit in the Bulldogs’ 2018 class. He took ad vantage of the extra year of eligibility
granted because of the pandemic and returned to Starkville for his sixth season in 2023.

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His uncle (Harold Morrow) played fullback at Auburn (1992-95) and had a 10-year NFL career (1996-2005), primarily with the Minnesota Vikings, despite going
undrafted in the 1996 NFL Draft. His great-uncle (Tommie Agee) played running back at Auburn (1982-86) and was a fifth-round pick (No. 119) in the 1987 NFL Draft,
playing eight seasons in the NFL (won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in 1992-93). Watson, who twice earned SEC Academic Honor Roll, graduated with his
degree in interdisciplinary studies (December 2021) and earned his master’s degree in workforce education (December 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2 024
Senior Bowl and was voted the top linebacker for the American team.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2018
2019: (7/0) 2 1.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (11/3) 40 3.0 0.0 0 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 84 6.0 5.0 0 1 0 Missed one game
2022: (13/12) 113 12.0 6.0 1 2 1 Second Team All-SEC; Led team in TFL
2023: (12/12) 137 13.0 10.0 2 3 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-SEC; Led SEC in sacks and tackles; Led team in FF
Total: (57/39) 376 35.0 21.0 3 7 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6022 233 9 7/8 32 7/8 81 4.63 2.70 1.61 31 9’3” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6024 234 9 7/8 32 3/4 81 3/8 - - - - 9’1” 4.44 7.34 16 (stood on combine run and vert)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding height-weight-speed athlete … has initial burst and fluidity to accelerate quickly to the ball … shows the functional range to make plays
outside the numbers at either sideline … quick to read from depth and work around the trash … zeroes on t he ball carrier and runs his feet on contact … tackling
discipline improved each season, and his missed tackles declined each season … some of his best tape comes from shooting gaps and finding vulnerable spots on the
offensive line (led the SEC in sacks in 2023) … extensive special teams experience (576), mostly on kick coverages … highly productive, and Watson and Jett Johnson
became the first pair of teammates to finish first and second in tackles in the SEC in back -to-back years … finished his career starting 35 straight games.

WEAKNESSES: His lateral agility is more average than above average … aggressive flow opens the door for cutback opportunities for ball carriers … takes the cheese
on misdirection and play fakes … will attack climbing blocks, but his disengage strength is ordinary … l ate to turn and find the football in coverage, giving backs or
tight ends the chance to separate … allows his emotions to get the best of him at times (threw a punch on the 2022 Memphis tape; missed a game in high school after
punching the ground and requiring surgery to repair the resulting fracture) … off-field decision-making will be scrutinized by NFL teams — arrested on suspicion of
driving under the influence (May 2023); arrested during his final semester of high school and charged with felony first-degree assault and traffic violations (February
2018), after his drag racing resulted in property damage and injuries to the passenger in his car … younger for his grade, but will be a 24-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Mississippi State, Watson was the Mike linebacker in former head coach Zach Arnett’s 3 -3-5 base scheme. After finishing No. 2 in
the SEC in tackles in 2022, he led the SEC with 137 tackles in 2023 and his 11.4 tackles per game ranked sixth-best in the FBS, earning him SEC Defensive Player of the
Year honors from the Associated Press. With his first-step burst and tracking skills, “Bookie” Watson was a tackling machine in college, including a 21 -tackle
performance vs. Southern Miss in 2023 (most by an SEC player in a game over the last five years). His versatility as a blitzer is a plus, although he can st ruggle opening
up and making plays in coverage. Overall, Watson’s average agility and erratic instincts lead to inconsistencies, but he has size, quick reaction speed and tackling
skills to fill up the stat sheet. He will need to shine on special teams to lock up a backup role for an NFL defense.

GRADE: 6th Round

18. JAMES WILLIAMS | Miami 6042 | 231 lbs. | 3JR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Heritage) 2/15/2003 (age 21.19) #20
BACKGROUND: James Williams, one of three boys, grew up in Broward and Dade counties and had a challenging childhood. At age 5, he witness ed the shooting
death of his mother (Maria Gibson) at the hand of his father, who’s currently still in prison. Williams told The Athletic that Gibson was “shot 10 times right in front of
me.” Following that tragedy, Williams’ grandmother (Ira Williams) raised Williams and his siblings in Miami Gardens.

James Williams started playing football at age 4 and quickly fell in love with the sport. He played both offense and defense, and h is youth team won six straight
championships. He competed against several of his future Miami teammates in the Optimist youth league. Williams began his high school career at Opa-locka
Monsignor Pace, where he started on varsity as a freshman, recording 62 tackles and four interceptions at safety. He transfer red to American Heritage School in
Plantation as a sophomore and played for head coach (and former NFL Pro Bowl defensive back) Patrick Surtain Sr. Williams helped Heritage to an 11 -2 record and
earned first team All-County honors with 64 tackles and four interceptions. He transferred to Western High School in Davie for his junior season and again earned first
team All-County with 62 tackles, six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and five forced fumbles, adding 139 receiving yards and three touchdown grabs.
Williams decided to rejoin Surtain and transfer back to American Heritage for his senior season, and he helped lead the program to an 11-2 record and the 2020 5A
state championship. In his final season, he played a hybrid safety position and finished with 74 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two
interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), which earned him U.S. Army All -American and Gatorade Florida Football Player of the Year honors. Williams also
played basketball at Monsignor Pace and averaged 7.1 points per game.

A five-star recruit, Williams was the No. 1 safety in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Florida (behind OT JC Latham, ed ge Dallas Turner and DT Leonard
Taylor III). He was the No. 15 recruit nationally and the highest-ranked recruit in Broward County history. Williams put his name on the recruiting radar as a freshman
and picked up offers from Louisville, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee and his hometown Miami. Havi ng grown up idolizing Sean Taylor, he committed to the
Hurricanes as a freshman in March 2018. However, that didn’t stop the rest of the country from wooing him, and he added offer s from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson,
Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon. Williams officially decommitted from Miami in May 2019 and announced that he would consider all
options. But his hometown connections kept pulling him to stay in South Florida (Williams: “It’s h ome. It’s where my heart wanted to be.”). Williams also found out
that his late mother worked on Miami’s campus when she was pregnant and would often tell people that he would someday play fo r the Hurricanes. In the end, he
chose the Hurricanes over Georgia and was the No. 2 recruit (behind Taylor) in head coach Manny Diaz’s 2021 class. Williams opted out of the 2023 bowl game and
skipped his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (10/7) 31 0.5 0.0 0 4 2 Honorable Mention All-ACC; Led team in INTs; Missed final two games (groin); Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (11/11) 58 1.0 0.0 1 7 1 Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/12) 73 0.5 0.0 2 6 1 Led team in forced fumbles; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (33/30) 162 2.0 0.0 3 17 4

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6042 231 9 1/2 33 5/8 80 1/4 4.65 2.71 1.61 30 9’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench— rt. groin)
PRO DAY 6044 234 9 1/4 33 1/2 79 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right groin)

STRENGTHS: Tall, stretched-out frame and outstanding length … light-footed athlete with an explosive first step out of his transitions … shows functional zone cover
skills and can locate the ball as a hook/curl defender … receivers are aware of his presence on crossing routes over the middle … can carry tight ends across the field
and up the seam … length makes it tough for passers to layer the ball over him … plays with a large tackling radius and relies on his long arms to help him corral open-
field runners … aggressive striker and goes for the thumping hit, when it’s available … was a regular on punt-return and punt-coverage teams … versatile experience
and played multiple roles (two high, single high, box) in college … started 30 games for the Hurricanes.

WEAKNESSES: Long-striding speed but struggles to close ground in man coverage or pursuit … displays hip tightness when attempting to quickly c hange directions in
space … inconsistent read-react awareness from the post … wild take-on skills with too much wasted movements when attempting to punch off blocks … has a tough
time calming his feet to break down and finish ball carriers in the open field … finishing strength is average at best, and p hysical NFL runners will run through his arm
tackles … energetic play quickly becomes undisciplined (17 penalties in his career, including three facemasks and nine personal foul/unnecessary roughness flags) …
played part of his sophomore season with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and had offseason surgery (December 2022); suffe red a season-ending groin injury as a
freshman (November 2021), which required surgery; combine medicals revealed scar tissue on his right groin, which sidelined h im for his pro day.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Miami, Williams played a Rover safety position in defensive coordinator Lance Guidry’s scheme. One of the highest-ranked recruits
out of high school three years ago, he played multiple hybrid roles for the Hurricanes over the years and showed steady impro vement each season. With his long,
stretched-out frame, Williams has the versatility to cover and be a force player versus the run. However, his game lacks discipline and polish, and he is often caught
overrunning responsibilities, against both run and pass. Overall, Williams is more of a tweener athlete than a seasoned football player, but he is a full-throttle
enforcer with a unique skill set that will intrigue several NFL defensive coordinators. He projects best in a Robber/Cover-3 scheme and offers versatility in
subpackages to blitz or match tight ends.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

19. STEELE CHAMBERS | Ohio State 6006 | 229 lbs. | 5SR Roswell, Ga. (Blessed Trinity) 7/24/2000 (age 23.75) #22
BACKGROUND: Donovan “Steele” Chambers, the oldest of three children (two younger sisters), grew up in Roswell (25 miles north of Atlanta). At age 6, he started
playing baseball and football and developed a passion for both sports. He was a do-everything performer for the pee-wee Dolphins and then for the Eagles. Chambers
continued to star in both baseball and football through middle school, winning a regional title with the 16u East Cobb baseball squad. Random fact: he also did ballet
for one year, which he says helped him with his footwork. Chambers attended Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell and was a four-year letterman, playing
both ways as a linebacker and running back. He logged 59 tackles as a freshman and helped the program to the 2015 state champ ionship game (only loss of the
season came in overtime in the title game). As a sophomore, Chambers became the starting running back and posted 1,486 rushin g yards (7.0 average) and 21
touchdowns, earning first team All-State and Regional Offensive Player of the Year honors. He also had 74 tackles and four interceptions on defense. As a junior,
Chambers led the program to a 14-1 record and the 2017 state title with 1,301 rushing yards (6.6 average) and 23 touchdowns, earning Regional Player of the Ye ar
honors. He had his best season as a senior and again led Blessed Trinity Catholic to the state title, finishing the 2018 season with an undefeated 15-0 record. In his
final season, Chambers rushed for 1,680 yards (7.2 average) and 25 touchdowns, adding three passing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown to again earn All-
State honors. On defense, he had 59 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and one interception. He earned an invite to the All-American Bowl. Chambers was an All-
Conference outfielder at Blessed Trinity and posted a .393 batting average as a junior with 44 hits, 26 RBIs and one home run in 2019.

A four-star recruit, Chambers was the No. 11 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 26 recruit in Georgia (just ahead of h is high school teammate JD
Bertrand). He received his first scholarship offer (Vanderbilt) after his freshman season, followed by several other offers, like Michigan and Tennessee, during his
sophomore year. During his junior season, Chambers added several notable offers, including from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU and Ohio State. Despite growing
up in SEC country, his finalists were Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Stanford. Before his senior season, Chambers committed to Urban Meyer and the
Buckeyes as a running back (recruited by running backs coach Tony Alford) — it didn’t hurt that his high school girlfriend was an Ohio State fan. During his official
visit, Chambers’ father had to do pushups for Meyer after saying “Michigan” instead of “the school up north.” After Meyer ret ired following the 2018 season,
Chambers was the No. 8 recruit in head coach Ryan Day’s first class in 2019. After two seasons at running back, he moved to linebacker before the 2021 season and
stayed on defense for his final three seasons in Columbus. His younger sister (Skye) runs cross country at Army. Chambers was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten
honoree and graduated with his degree in finance (May 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 RB; 19 carries for 135 yards and one rushing TD; Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (7/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 RB; 9 carries for 86 yards; pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/4) 47 5.0 1.0 1 3 1 LB; Started the final four games of the season
2022: (13/13) 77 6.5 2.0 0 4 2 LB; FR TD
2023: (13/13) 83 1.5 0.0 0 2 1 LB; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles
Total: (50/30) 208 13.0 3.0 1 9 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6006 226 9 1/4 30 1/2 73 5/8 - - - 33 1/2 9’4” 4.23 7.13 - (no run or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6007 229 9 1/8 30 1/2 73 3/4 4.75 2.76 1.68 - 9’7” 4.30 7.10 19 (stood on combine vert)

STRENGTHS: Athletic mover with lateral and downhill burst … twitch and feel for the backfield action gives him a head start when mirrori ng against the run … shows
functional pursuit speed and overall range (versus the run and in coverage) … plays physical as a run d efender with active hands to work off blocks … tackles with
purpose and improved open-field control to finish the tackles that he starts (his missed tackles declined as a senior compared to his junior tape) … do es a nice job
working to his landmarks to defend screens … NFL scouts say he has a laid-back, personable attitude but flips a switch on the field … was a regular on kick-return and
punt-return coverages (425 special-teams snaps) … durable and played more snaps the last two seasons than anyone else on the Ohio State defense.

WEAKNESSES: Lean, underweight frame with shorter arms … tightness in his ankles hurts his ability for quick recoveries … can get sucked u p in his eagerness to make
a play, causing him to lose sight of the football in a crowd … looks to shed once engaged, but needs to be more proactive with his hands to shock before lineman latch
on … still too many wasted steps, occasionally running himself into blocks … quick to drive after dropping in coverage, but he needs to show better anticipation to
squeeze routes from zone (see 2023 Notre Dame tape) … missed part of 2023 spring practices for a lower -body procedure (April 2023).

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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Chambers played Will linebacker in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ 4 -2-5 base scheme. After enrolling in Columbus
as a running back, he made the switch to defense in 2021 and finished his college career with 30 straigh t starts at linebacker, leading the Buckeyes in tackles in 2023.
Aside from having an outstanding name for a linebacker, Chambers runs well and made noticeable improvements with his reads an d tackling consistency since
moving over from offense (see the 2023 Michigan tape). However, his lackluster take-on technique leaves him stuck on blocks, especially when he loses his run fits.
Overall, Chambers needs to continue developing his feel for blocking schemes and cover responsibilities, but his athletic ran ge and play personality are solid
foundational traits for the next level. He has the talent to compete for a rotational linebacker and special -teams role in the NFL.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

20. MICHAEL BARRETT JR. | Michigan 5113 | 232 lbs. | 6SR Valdosta, Ga. (Lowndes) 12/21/1999 (age 24.34) #23
BACKGROUND: Michael Barrett Jr. grew up in Valdosta in southern Georgia (15 miles from the Florida state line). He played multiple sports throughout childhood but
developed a love for football at a young age. Barrett attended Lowndes High School and played on both sides of the ball as a standout quarterback and linebacker. As
a junior, he led the team to a 10-win season and accounted for 2,753 passing yards, 1,283 rushing yards and 48 total touchdowns (27 passing, 21 rushing), earni ng
first team All-State and All-Region honors. As a senior, Barrett led Lowndes to an 11-1 record and won the 2017 7A regional title, with its only loss coming in the state
playoffs (set a school record with 627 points scored). He finished his final season with 1,706 passing yards, 1,180 rushing y ards and 29 total touchdowns and was
named the 7A Offensive Player of the Year, earning first team All-State and All-Region honors for the second straight year. Barrett also joined the track team as a
senior and had personal bests of 45 feet, 3 inches in the shot put and 142-8 in the discus.

A three-star recruit, Barrett was the No. 61 athlete in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 72 recruit in Georgia. After his junior season, he blew up on the recruiting
scene, and the offers poured in from schools like Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, LSU, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Tulane and Virginia.
Michigan offered him in March 2017 and soon became the leader in the clubhouse for his services. D espite a late surge from nearby Florida State, Barrett committed
to the Wolverines with the expectation that he would play some type of role on offense. He was the No. 14 recruit in former h ead coach Jim Harbaugh’s 2018 class,
which was headlined by Aidan Hutchinson. Barrett bounced between offense and defense his first few seasons in Ann Arbor before becoming a full -time defensive
player in 2020. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Michigan for his sixth season in 2023. Barrett
graduated with his degree in general studies and received his master’s degree in social work. He accepted his invitation to t he 2024 Senior Bowl but was a late pull
out because of a minor injury during his training.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/0) 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 25-yard pass (to convert a fake punt)
2020: (6/6) 44 2.0 1.0 1 0 0
2021: (14/1) 20 2.0 1.0 0 1 0
2022: (14/13) 72 5.0 3.5 0 3 2 Third Team All-Big Ten; 31-yard INT TD
2023: (15/15) 65 3.5 3.0 3 2 0 Third Team All-Big Ten; Led team in FFs; Team captain
Total: (64/35) 208 12.5 8.5 4 6 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5113 233 8 1/2 32 1/8 78 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)
PRO DAY 5110 232 8 5/8 32 78 1/8 4.70 2.70 1.64 31 - 4.55 - - (no broad, 3-cone, bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Rangy athlete with good speed to alter his gears in pursuit … plays with short-area burst to scrape overtop blockers and get free … maintains balance to
navigate through traffic … shoots through the A-gap with a rocket pack and forces holding calls as a blitzer … faces up ball carriers, keeps his eyes before his feet and
accelerates through his targets as a tackler … decent arm length to wrap tackle and his tackling violence will jar the ball l oose … can turn and run without losing
ground when asked to cover … didn’t commit a penalty in college … didn’t play on coverage units as a super senior, but was a core special teamer in 2 021 and finished
with 634 career snaps on special teams … voted a team captain in his final season … no player in Michigan history played in more career games (64).

WEAKNESSES: Squatty, tweener body type … can be washed out in the run game once climbing blocks engage him … late to read run/pass and st ruggles to key
motions and backfield action designed to make him overthink … inconsistent play anticipation and tends to lose sigh t of the ball in congestion … caught flat-footed in
coverage and too easily manipulated by savvy routes … inconsistent coverage angles and doesn’t have the pattern recognition for baiting opportunities … doesn’t
have the make-up speed to close the gap on runs to the outside … will be a 25-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, Barrett played the Will linebacker spot in former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s 4 -2-5 scheme. After seeing time on
offense his first few years in Ann Arbor, he moved to defense full -time and later became a key starter on the Wolverines’ 2023 national championship-winning team,
becoming the all-time winningest player in school history (Michigan went 61-14 over his six-year stint in the program). Although he will get stuck on blocks when
engulfed, Barrett plays surprisingly well through contact and is a powerful strike-through tackler. He is an outstanding blitzer and can survive as a hook/curl dropper
in coverage, but he will struggle to match in man coverage in the NFL. Overall, Barrett doesn’t have the size teams desire in base and lacks playmaking reaction
time, but he plays fast and physically with a forceful demeanor. He is a bargain bin version of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Nick Bolton and has the talent to earn a role
on special teams.

GRADE: 7th Round

21. KALEN DELOACH | Florida State 5114 | 210 lbs. | 5SR Savannah, Ga. (Islands) 11/28/2000 (age 23.41) #4
BACKGROUND: Kalen DeLoach, the middle child of three, was born and raised in Savannah. His father (Rob), who played college and professional basketball during
his 14 years in the Air Force, is well known in the Savannah area as a “Life Coach” who helps train young athletes. DeLoach competed in basketball, football and track
throughout childhood and starred for the Savannah Stars (coached by his father). He transferred to Islands High School in East Savannah before his sophomore year.
After previously playing defensive line and tight end, DeLoach switched to linebacker for his junior season and posted 156 tackles, 13.0 sacks and two interceptions.
As a senior, he posted 111 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and two interceptions, earning Savannah Defensive Player of the Year honors. DeLoach also had 911
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finished his prep career with more than 400 tackles in his three years with the program and won Region 3A Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior.
DeLoach played basketball through his sophomore year (before deciding to focus on football) and lettered in track, placing No. 2 at the state championships in the
discus (149 feet, 2 inches) and No. 3 in the shot put (50 -9).

A four-star recruit, DeLoach was the No. 13 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 24 recruit in Georgia. He exploded on the recruiting trail during
his junior year with several national scholarship offers, including from Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee and Texas A&M. After
Willie Taggart was hired as Florida State head coach, DeLoach committed to the Seminoles the summer before his senior year in July 2018. He took a visit up to Ann
Arbor and strongly considered Michigan but ultimately decided to sign with Florida State. DeLoach was the No. 6 recruit in Taggart’s 2019 class and took advantage of
the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Tallahassee for his fifth seas on in 2023.

His older sister (Taylor) was a nationally ranked track athlete in high school and won the Big Ten Championship in the long j ump and 400-meter relays at Ohio State;
his younger brother (Jalen) is a 6-9 junior forward at Georgia after previously leading Virginia Commonwealth to the 2023 NCAA Tournament; his uncle (Tyrese Buie)
played basketball at Southern Illinois (2000-02), leading the Salukis to the Sweet 16 in 2002. DeLoach graduated with his degree from Florida State (December 2023).
He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (8/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (9/1) 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/11) 69 6.5 1.0 0 3 1
2022: (13/13) 65 7.5 3.0 0 7 0
2023: (13/13) 68 10.5 7.0 2 3 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-ACC; 56-yard FR TD; Team captain; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (55/38) 212 24.5 11.0 2 13 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5114 210 8 5/8 31 1/2 74 7/8 4.47 2.61 1.57 30 1/2 9’11” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5113 216 8 1/2 31 73 3/4 - - - - - - - 23 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Can really run (the tape and stopwatch both back that up) … flashes an outstanding closing burst once he hits the accelerator … always in chase mode,
and a healthy percentage of his tackles are away from the box … quick-footed to find his balance and quickly redirect … masks his blitzes well , and his ability to
pressure the pocket was a game-changing quality (his sack-fumble-score flipped the Clemson game for FSU) … finishes once in the backfield … stays controlled as a
tackler with the hand strength to get ball carriers on the ground … reserved off the field, but flips a switch on the field and leads with his mindset (the coach es say he
consistently played through bumps and bruises) … was a special -teams ace in college (10 tackles) and has core-four potential in the NFL.

WEAKNESSES: Looks more like a safety and will be considered a tweener in most schemes … too easily swallowed up and eliminated from the p lay by blocks …
struggles to sink and leverage gaps with force … inconsistent trigger and his feet are quicker than his eyes once he has to reset his sightlines … picks up speed as he
goes, but can get a late start at times (average explosiveness) … missteps in coverage because of average response times in zone lead to completions and YAC for the
offense … has the speed to stay attached to tight ends across the field, but big-bodied targets will be able to make plays over him and his smaller wingspan … his
missed tackles are usually a result of an erratic strike zone … only average tackle production in college (never reache d 70 tackles in a season).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Florida State, DeLoach played Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After a few early
struggles after he enrolled, he grew into the heartbeat of the Seminoles’ defense and was one of the few FSU starters who suited up for the 2023 Orange Bowl after
the team was snubbed for the College Football Playoffs. With his aggressive athleticism, DeLoach is always i n hunting mode, and his blitzing speed produced some of
his best moments on tape (only Jared Verse had more sacks for the Seminoles in 2023). Though his instincts lead him to the football, he can be eaten up by b lockers
and doesn’t have the take-on leverage to consistently free himself once engulfed. Overall, DeLoach doesn’t have the size or strength to be an every-down player in
the NFL, but he has subpackage potential in the right situation if he continues to develop in coverage. His ability to consistently be the first guy down the field on
kickoffs might be his saving grace.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

22. AARON CASEY | Indiana 6007 | 230 lbs. | 6SR Douglasville, Ga. (Alexander) 6/12/2000 (age 23.87) #44
BACKGROUND: Aaron Casey grew up in Douglasville (west of Atlanta). Following in the footsteps of his older brother, he started playing football in elementary school
and developed his toughness by often playing up a level. Casey attended Robert S. Alexander High School, where he was a three-year letterman on defense. After
recording 21 tackles as a sophomore, he played a hybrid linebacker/safety role as a junior and led Alexander to a 10 -2 record, finishing with 84 tackles, three
interceptions and one forced fumble (also handled kickoff duties). As a senior captain, Casey led the team with 120 tackles and five interceptions, which earned him
All-State, All-Region and All-Conference honors. He was a four-year letterman in basketball at Alexander as the team’s sixth man and also played soccer.

A three-star recruit, Casey was the No. 72 outside linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 104 recruit in Georgia. After his junior season, he received his
first Division I offer (Ball State). Casey then added offers from Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Georgi a State, Miami (Ohio) and South Alabama.
The summer before his senior season, several Power 5 programs entered the mix, with Indiana, Iowa State, Rutgers and West Virginia extending scholarship offers. In
June 2017, Casey officially committed to Indiana and didn’t waver before signing day. He was the No. 16 recruit in former head coach Tom Allen’s 2018 class (same
recruiting class as QB Michael Penix Jr.). He took advantage of an extra year of eligibility and returned to the Hoosiers for his sixth season in 2023. Casey graduated
with his degree in public financial management (May 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/0) 5 1.5 1.0 0 0 0 Blocked punt
2020: (8/0) 15 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/1) 25 1.0 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (11/11) 86 10.5 1.5 2 2 0 Led team in tackles and TFL; Missed regular season finale (injury)
2023: (12/12) 109 20.0 6.5 3 3 0 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led Big Ten in TFL; Led team in FFs, sacks and tackles; Team captain
Total: (56/24) 240 36.0 10.0 5 5 0

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6007 231 9 3/8 32 3/4 77 7/8 4.75 2.75 1.65 30 9’9” - - 16 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6011 230 9 5/8 32 79 4.69 2.68 1.62 34 - 4.40 7.09 - (stood on combine broad and bench)

STRENGTHS: Sports a muscular upper body with long arms … plays with a downhill, throwback mentality and the closing burst to blow up plays in the backfield (led
the FBS with 19.0 solo tackles for loss in 2023) … attacks blocks with physicality and take-on strength … drives into ball carriers with the energy to spark stopping
power … accounted for five forced fumbles over his final 17 games in college … was a regular on special-teams coverages throughout his career (598 snaps; 12 total
tackles) … reserved by nature, with a strong moral compass (voted a 2023 captain) and was chosen by the coaches to wear No. 44 jersey to represent George
Taliaferro … highly productive as a starter, leading the Hoosiers in tackles and tackles for loss each of his final two seaso ns.

WEAKNESSES: Lean in his lower half … plays with a quick reactor, but his diagnose skills and ability to course correct are inconsistent … aggressive play style takes him
out of plays and gets him stuck on the wrong side of blocks … overheated motor leads to wild angles, which puts a dent in his tackling batting average (see 2023
Rutgers and Michigan State tapes) … needs to consistently bring his feet with him as a tackler … had a costly horse-collar penalty on the 2023 Rutgers tape … lateral
quickness and perimeter range are average at best and will be more noticeable versus NFL speed … loses his feel for routes in zone coverage … didn’t put impact plays
in coverage on his college tape.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Indiana, Casey played the Mike linebacker position in defensive coordinator Chad Wilt’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After leading the team
in tackles and tackles for loss in 2022, he returned to Bloomington for his sixth season in 2023 and had a career year as the only Division I player with 100-plus tackles
and 20-plus tackles for loss (just two FBS players averaged better than 1.7 tackles for loss per game in 2023: Casey and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu). Casey shows his NF L-
quality athleticism and alpha mentality when flying downhill to stuff blocks and make stops at the line of scrimmage. He is a heavy striker and delivers pop at contact
but missed tackles have been a common theme over his college career. Overall, Casey’s aggressiveness is a classic double-edged sword, as his play style is more
attacking than instinctive, which works on some plays and backfires on others. He has the baseline traits and special-teams background to potentially earn a
rotational role in the NFL.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

23. TATUM BETHUNE | Florida State 5114 | 227 lbs. | 5SR Miami, Fla. (Central) 2/19/2001 (age 23.18) #15
BACKGROUND: Tatum Bethune was born and raised in Miami. His parents (Gregory and Shovon) are both longtime educators in Miami-Dade County, and his father
was a safety at Florida A&M (1990-93). Bethune started playing football at age 5 at Pembroke Pines Optimist and played multiple positions, including the offensive
line, where his aggressive play style was able to shine. Bethune attended Miami Central High School , where he was a three-year varsity letterman, primarily as a
defensive end and linebacker. He led the team to back-to-back 10-win seasons in his junior and senior years (both times falling to Miami Northwestern in the
quarterfinals of the 6A state playoffs). As a senior, Bethune earned a spot in the 2018 Miami -Dade All-Star Game and finished with 80 tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss,
14.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fourth-quarter interception that sealed a win for Central.

A three-star recruit, Bethune was the No. 100 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 185 recruit in Florida. He received offers from Appalachian
State, Boston College, Tulane, UAB and UNLV before his lone SEC offer, from Auburn, arrived. However, he developed a bond with Randy Shannon while Shannon was
the defensive coordinator at Florida, and Bethune committed to UCF in May 2018 shortly after Shannon was hired as the Knights’ defensive coordinator. He was the
No. 9 ranked recruit in UCF’s 2019 class (same class as QB Dillon Gabriel). After three seasons, Bethune entered the transfer portal and was pursued by several
programs, including his hometown Miami. But Bethune again followed Shannon, who was hired as defensive coordinator at Florida State. Bethune took advantage of
the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Tallahassee for his fifth season in 2023. He earned Academic All-AAC honors at UCF and
Academic All-ACC honors at Florida State and graduated with his degree from Florida State (December 2023).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/0) 20 0.5 0.0 1 1 0 UCF; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (10/5) 57 7.0 2.5 0 3 1 UCF; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 108 5.5 2.0 1 3 2 UCF; Honorable Mention All-AAC; Led team in tackles; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (13/11) 84 9.5 3.0 0 3 0 Florida State; Honorable Mention All-ACC; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (13/10) 70 5.5 0.0 0 4 1 Florida State; Third Team All-ACC; Led team in tackles; Missed bowl game (injury); Team captain
Total: (61/38) 339 28.0 7.5 2 14 4

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COMBINE 5114 229 10 32 3/8 78 1/4 - - - - - - - 16 (skill drills and bench press only — choice)
PRO DAY 5113 227 10 32 3/8 78 1/4 4.75 2.75 1.63 30 1/2 9’7” 4.35 7.03 19

STRENGTHS: Smaller in stature, but pops pads like he is a much bigger player (see his hit on Jayden Daniels on 2023 LSU tape) … quick to attack the line of scrimmage
and fill … doesn’t second-guess himself once he triggers, which allows him to beat blockers to the spot … explosive, well-timed blitzer (26 pressures over the last two
seasons) … highly alert in coverage, sniffing out screens or carrying speed … played on kick and punt coverages both of his seasons at FSU … an introvert off the field,
but an extrovert on the field and appears to be in his element between the lines … team captain and leads by example (NFL scout: “When I ask the coaches who their
best practice player is, ‘TB’ is the first name they mention.”) … played in 61 games the last five seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks an ideal linebacker frame and can continue developing his strength … gets pulled into gaps and late punching his way off blocks … impatient
when scraping and false steps will follow him to the next level … tight in his hips and late to respond to ball carriers who can swiftly change run lanes … average chase
speed in pursuit … tends to prioritize violence over discipline in his play, which will leave him out-leveraged at times … blasts into the ball carrier, but his wrap can be
late to embrace, which leaves him falling off tackle attempts … can be washed at the second level by climbers … will get handsy in coverage as he tries to keep track
of routes … part of a heavy rotation and averaged just 37.6 defensive snaps per game in 2023.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida State, Bethune played Will linebacker in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After three years at UCF,
he proved to be a natural fit with the Seminoles over the last two seasons and finished his career with 339 career tackles. A run-and-hit player, Bethune is a violent
striker with large hands, relentless play demeanor and better power in his frame than expected. Though he is consistently aro und the football, because of his warp

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processing speed, his positioning and balance will suffer at times, leaving him out-leveraged and falling off tackle attempts. Overall, Bethune is a fast-flow linebacker
who plays with intent and coverage upside, but his aggressive nature will be used against him at the NFL level. He projects as an NFL backup and special teamer.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

24. JONTREY HUNTER | Georgia State 6017 | 236 lbs. | 6SR Tampa, Fla. (Sickles) 6/1/2000 (age 23.90) #1
BACKGROUND: Jontrey (JON-tray) Hunter, who is one of 13 children, was born and raised in Tampa. At age 6, he was introduced to football by his father (John Earl),
who died when Jontrey was 12. Hunter played primarily at running back throughout Pop Warner and little league, while also playing “a little” basketball and running
track. Hunter started his prep career at Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa and played both ways at cornerback and wide receiver. Alonso managed just four wins
when Hunter was a sophomore, but he posted 28 tackles and one forced fumble, adding a punt ret urn for a touchdown. Prior to his junior season, his family
relocated, and Hunter transferred to Walter L. Sickles High School in Citrus Park, Fla., and moved to free safety for the 201 6 season. As the team’s best athlete, he
moved from receiver to quarterback during his senior season to give the offense some life, and he earned All-Area and All-Conference honors on defense. Hunter also
starred on the 7-on-7 circuit for the Xecutives MVPs. He lettered in basketball and track (sprints and jumps) at Sickles and set personal bests of 6 feet, 1.5 inches in
the high jump, 21-9.5 in the long jump and 43-11.25 in the triple jump (43-11.25) — all are school records.

A two-star recruit, Hunter was the No. 182 safety in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 353 recruit in Florida. Prior to his jun ior season, he picked up his first
scholarship offer, from nearby South Florida (10 miles from his high school). He later add ed some smaller offers (McNeese State, Valdosta State, Samford, West
Georgia) and his only Power 5 offer (Iowa State). The summer before his senior year, Hunter committed to South Florida, but h e later decided that he wanted to leave
the Tampa area for college and decommitted close to signing day. He looked at Iowa State, but he lost that offer because the school had already fil led its recruiting
class. A few weeks after signing day, Georgia State entered the picture — and Hunter found a home. He was the No. 15 recruit in Georgia State’s 2018 class and
moved to outside linebacker during his first year on campus. Hunter took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted b ecause of the pandemic and returned to
Georgia State for his sixth season in 2023. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (11/0) 9 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (1/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2020: (8/1) 33 1.0 1.0 2 1 1 Bowl Defensive MVP; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/3) 40 7.5 1.5 0 2 0 Missed three games (COVID-19, injury)
2022: (10/10) 55 6.0 2.0 2 4 2 77-yard INT TD (longest INT return in school history); Missed two games (shoulder)
2023: (12/12) 96 7.0 1.5 3 4 0 Third Team All-SBC; Led team in tackles and FFs; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (52/26) 234 22.5 6.0 7 11 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6017 236 9 31 3/4 76 7/8 - - - 32 9’3” - - - (skill drills and jumps only — choice)
PRO DAY 6022 234 9 1/4 31 3/4 76 1/2 4.91 2.79 1.71 33 9’2” 4.37 7.41 17

STRENGTHS: Versatile athlete who has worn a lot of hats (played the nickel “anchor” role as an underclassman) … displays short -area quickness to respond to the
action … trusts his vision and scrapes well laterally with a feel for getting over climbing blocks … improved hand use aids his ability to stay clean … can knife through
gaps and get his hands on the ball carrier to blow up plays … has a knack for knocking the ball out (school -record seven career forced fumbles) … shows promise in the
passing game, both as a blitzer and when dropping in coverage zones … played on special-teams coverages up until his super senior season … finished his career sixth
in Georgia State history in career tackles (234) and fifth in tackles for loss (22.5).

WEAKNESSES: Below-average speed … tackling technique must improve to cut down on the misses … tendency to create bad angles for himself (see 2023 UConn
tape) … needs to consistently calm his feet and wrap to finish, especially in space … has worked hard to develop his body and strength, but the next step is playing
with better leverage and hand usage to avoid running himself into blocks … reacts well to movement, but his play anticipation remains a work in progress … eyes will
spend too much time in the backfield, surrendering spacing in coverage … inconsistent challenging throws at the catch point … missed two games in 2022 with a
shoulder injury and required a procedure after the season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Georgia State, Hunter played the Will linebacker position in defensive coordinator Chad Staggs’ 3-3-5 base scheme. A 195-pound
safety when he enrolled, he moved to outside ‘backer, back to safety, to nickel linebacker, and finally to the weakside in his final season. He finished 2023 with a
career-high 96 tackles. Despite disappointing testing times, Hunter plays with better range than his numbers suggest and has the fee t to mirror at the line of
scrimmage. Though he plays with a quick trigger, his ability to sort and anticipate must improve for him to find more efficient paths to the ball and better finishing
execution as a tackler. Overall, Hunter lacks explosive traits and is still refining his key-read process to play faster, but his physicality and pursuit stand out on tape.
He will need to play well on special-teams coverages to make an NFL roster.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

25. EASTON GIBBS | Wyoming 6003 | 232 lbs. | 5SR Temecula, Calif. (Valley) 4/27/2001 (age 22.99) #28
BACKGROUND: Easton Gibbs grew up in Temecula in Southern California (midway between Los Angeles and San Diego). Throughout childhood, he was a year-round
athlete and went from football to basketball to baseball. Towards the end of middle school, he was considering making baseball his focus, but eighth grade is when
his football passion really started to take off while playing for the Temecula Fighting Grizzlies. Gibbs attended Temecula Valley High School, where he was a three-
year letterman, playing both ways on offense and defense. As a sophomore, Gibbs started at safety and posted 45 tackles, 11 passes defended and one intercep tion,
earning first team All-Conference honors. As a junior, he again earned first team All-Conference honors as a hybrid cornerback/safety/linebacker and finished with 99
tackles, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. As the best player on the roster, Gibbs was named the starting quarterback as a senior (left-handed passer) and
completed 58.9 percent of his passes (119-for-202) for 1,619 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions, adding 734 rushing yards on 115 carries (6.4 average)
and nine touchdowns. On defense, he posted 45 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and two interceptions, and he also returned kicks. After Temecula Valley went 1 -21
during Gibbs’ sophomore and junior seasons, he turned away transfer opportunities and led the program to six wins as a senior and a spot in the 2018 section
playoffs. Gibbs was named County Player of the Year as a senior. He also lettered in baseball.

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A two-star recruit, Gibbs was the No. 226 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 330 recruit in California. Though he play ed in a fertile recruiting area, he went
widely overlooked (especially by Power 5 programs) while playing for a high school program that struggled to win games. Gibbs was recruited by Boise State (his
mother’s alma mater), but he never received a scholarship offer. The summer before his senior season, Gibbs received three Di vision I offers (UC-Davis, Utah State
and Wyoming), and he committed to Wyoming in August 2018. He received late offers from Colorado State and San Diego State, but he stayed loyal to head coach
Craig Bohl and later turned down transfer opportunities (Gibbs: “I feel like I owe it to the state and the people that brough t me here and have welcomed me as
family.”). He was the No. 10 recruit in the 2019 recruiting class and signed as a safety before transitioning to linebacker in his first year on campus. He graduated with
his degree in finance (December 2023). Gibbs accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2020: (6/1) 39 2.0 0.0 0 0 0
2021: (13/13) 89 7.0 2.0 0 4 0
2022: (13/12) 121 9.0 3.0 1 1 0 First Team All-MWC; Led team in tackles
2023: (13/13) 109 4.0 2.0 2 7 1 First Team All-MWC; Led team in tackles and FFs; Team captain
Total: (46/39) 358 22.0 7.0 3 12 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6003 232 9 1/4 30 3/8 72 1/2 4.73 2.73 1.62 31 1/2 9’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6004 232 9 3/8 30 3/8 71 1/8 4.70 2.75 1.69 34 1/2 9’8” 4.37 6.98 20

STRENGTHS: Trust in his instincts fuels the energy in his feet … anticipates play design well, with the diagnose skills to pick up subtle clues … moves well laterally to
scrape and find the football … body control and timing limited the missed tackles on his film … easy to spot that he is a for mer quarterback with the way he reads the
passer’s eyes and jumps routes … zero penalties committed in 2023 … comes with zero concerns about his work ethic or focus (added nearly 40 pounds since
enrolling at Wyoming as a 193-pound safety) … voted a team captain in 2023 (three-year team captain in high school) and has been a team leader at every level of
football (NFL scout: “He’s the ultimate ‘process’ guy … a player General Patton would’ve loved.”) … excellent tackle production as a starter.

WEAKNESSES: His size alone will eliminate him from some draft boards … short -armed body type and struggles to escape once blocks cover him up (shortest
wingspan among linebackers at the combine) … overall play strength is a concern and will struggle to hold his groun d versus NFL power … abandons his run gaps at
times to avoid lead blocks … rigid when attempting to abruptly change directions, showing stiffness in his hips and ankles … his speed is adequate, but won’t close the
gap when chasing backs or receivers … lack of length and aggressive tendencies will be more noticeable on tackle attempts in the open field versus NFL athle tes … has
a tough time finding the ball in coverage once he turns his back to the line of scrimmage … wasn’t a regular on special -teams coverages the last three seasons.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Wyoming, Gibbs was the Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Aaron Bohl’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. He followed in the footsteps
of Logan Wilson and Chad Muma as safeties who converted to become highly productive linebackers in Laramie, combining for 319 tackles over his last three seasons.
With his aggressive play recognition, Gibbs finds quick routes to the football and uses sound tackling technique to get his m an to the ground. However, he doesn’t
have the length or take-on skills to easily work off blocks and will struggle with NFL athletes in coverage. Overall, Gibbs doesn’t have the size or athletic profile to be
in the same conversation as Wilson or Muma as an NFL prospect, but his instinctive tackle-hunting skills give him a chance. He projects best as a weakside
linebacker and special teamer.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

26. MAEMA NJONGMETA | Wisconsin 5116 | 228 lbs. | 5SR Buffalo Grove, Ill. (Stevenson) 3/9/2001 (age 23.13) #55
BACKGROUND: Maema (MOO-mah) Njongmeta (jong-MET-ah), who has an older brother (Ndallah), was born and raised in Cameroon. His family moved to the
United States in 2004 when he was three, when his mother (Lynda), who is a Fulbright Scholar, enrolled at Texas A&M to earn her Ph.D. in food, science and
technology. His father (Leo), biological safety specialist, also has his Ph.D. along with two master’s degrees. Njongmeta played several sports throughout childhood,
including cross country and wrestling — but not football. The family relocated to the Chicago area when he was 10. In eighth grade, Njongmeta was inspired by a
speech given by a high school football player (Cam Green) and wanted to follow in his footsteps. He enrolled at Adlai E. Stev enson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill., and
joined the football team for the first time. After trying running back as a freshman, he moved to linebacker as a sophomore on the JV team. Njongmeta moved up to
varsity as a junior and earned a starting job, recording 88 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks to earn All-Conference honors. As a senior captain, he earned
first team All-State honors with 131 tackles, 23.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and two forced fumbles over 10 games in 2018. Njongmeta also joined the track team and
advanced to the state championships his junior and senior years. He had personal bests of 44 feet, 10 inches in the shot put and 171-7 in the discus (171-7).

A three-star recruit, Njongmeta was the No. 33 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 9 recruit in Illinois. Aft er his first season on varsity as a
junior, he received his first scholarship offer (Army). A two-time Academic All-State honoree with a 34 ACT, Njongmeta was heavily recruited by Ivy League programs
and picked up offers from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton and Yale. He was considering offers f rom Iowa State and Navy until
Wisconsin offered him a scholarship midway through his senior season in October 2018. Njongmeta needed only a few days before he committed, becoming the
ninth-ranked recruit in the Badgers’ 2019 class. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors four straight years and graduated with his degree in finance, investment and
banking (May 2023). Njongmeta accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl and then also played at the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Redshirted Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Missed the first six games (COVID-19, groin); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (6/0) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (13/11) 95 11.5 3.5 0 2 1 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles
2023: (13/10) 59 8.5 3.0 0 1 0
Total: (33/21) 158 20.0 6.5 0 3 1

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COMBINE 5116 229 9 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/4 4.91 2.88 1.75 - - 4.66 - - (no jumps, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5116 228 9 1/2 32 1/8 76 1/8 4.78 2.75 1.68 34 1/2 9’8” 4.61 7.32 15

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STRENGTHS: Stocky athlete with a thick build … quick first-step reaction movements to be a battering ram downhill (blew up the Illinois gap scheme over and over on
the 2023 tape) … stout at the point of attack and his contact balance helps him navigate through line of scrimmage traffic … heavy hitter and transfers his natural
power into his tackle attempts, making ball carriers feel his aggression … didn’t attract any flags in his college career … b enched early in his final season, because of
performance, but stayed positive and regained his starting spot (accustomed to overcoming adversity) … highly accomplished academically and also became an Eagle
Scout at age 16 … didn’t miss a game the last two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Gets out of the gate OK, but he doesn’t have the stride acceleration to chase down speed … lacks sideline-to-sideline range … there is a delay in his
change of direction when attempting to burst out of his plant-and-drive … wasn’t asked to drop and cover with any regularity and faces a steep learning curve if asked
to shadow NFL running backs or tight ends … underwent surgery on his right hand (August 2023) and played with a club on his h and; injury-riddled 2020 — hernia
injury while weightlifting and underwent surgery in July 2020; contracted COVID-19 during the season,, and it was discovered that he had pericardial effusion (extra
fluid around his heart), which sidelined him for a month; returned to the team but tore his groin during practice (October 2020), which put him on the shelf for two
months … didn’t play on kickoff or punt coverages.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Wisconsin, Njongmeta played Mike linebacker in Mike Tressel’s 3-3-5 base scheme. After leading the team in tackles in 2022, he had
a slow start in the Badgers’ new scheme in 2023 but finished strong with solid outings on the Ohio State and Illinois tapes. Njongmeta is a physical presence attacking
the line of scrimmage with the play recognition and natural force to get involved quickly. However, he is a slow -twitch athlete with below-average range and change-
of-direction skills to handle space against NFL athletes. Overall, Njongmeta is at his best filling and maneuvering through congestion, but he lacks the speed or
versatility that NFL teams target at the position. He projects as an early-down backup, although his lack of a special-teams impact will hurt his chances of making
an NFL roster.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

27. WINSTON REID | Weber State 5116 | 223 lbs. | 7SR St. George, Utah (Copper Hills) 8/3/1999 (age 24.73) #6

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2017: Redshirted Walk-on
2018: (0/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2019: (5/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (6/0) 15 1.0 0.0 0 1 0 Season played in spring of 2021 because of the pandemic
2021: (11/4) 36 3.0 1.5 2 1 0 Recovered a blocked punt for a TD
2022: (13/13) 112 12.5 4.0 5 2 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big Sky; Led team in FFs, tackles, TFL; Team captain
2023: (11/11) 118 12.0 1.5 2 6 1 First Team All-American; First Team All-Big Sky; Led team in tackles; 40-yard INT TD; Team captain; Hula Bowl
Total: (46/28) 281 28.5 7.0 9 10 2

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5116 223 10 31 3/4 76 3/8 4.61 2.67 1.62 33 1/2 10’0” 4.58 7.32 33

SUMMARY: Winston Reid, one of six children, was born and raised near Salt Lake City. He was originally a cornerback and safety before moving to linebacker as a
senior. He played for a team that finished a combined 0-19 his final two seasons, and he went overlooked as a recruit. He walked on at Weber State (where his father,
Mike, also played football). His playing time gradually increased each year, and he posted back-to-back All-America seasons in 2022 and 2023, combining for 230
tackles. With his play speed, Reid is a magnet to the football on tape. He can be too easily engulfed when his attack gets overaggressive, but he stays light on his feet
to work around the noise and find the ball. His range really pops as a blitzer and in coverage, although his drop instinc ts are still developing. Overall, Reid is
undersized and can find himself out of position in coverage, but he has terrific read -react athleticism to burst in any direction and finish at the football.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

28. DALLAS GANT | Toledo 6024 | 228 lbs. | 6SR Toledo, Ohio (St. John’s Jesuit) 5/16/2000 (age 23.94) #19
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: (13/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Ohio State; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (14/0) 21 3.0 1.5 1 0 0 Ohio State
2020: (8/0) 17 0.5 0.0 1 1 0 Ohio State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (3/0) 10 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Ohio State; Redshirted; Entered transfer portal in September 2021; Graduated with his degree in finance
2022: (14/14) 116 5.5 0.0 2 5 0 Toledo; First Team All-MAC; Led team in tackles
2023: (14/14) 117 9.0 1.0 1 3 1 Toledo; First Team All-MAC; Led team in tackles
Total: (66/28) 287 18.0 2.5 5 9 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6024 228 10 33 1/4 80 5/8 4.68 2.69 1.63 35 10’6” 4.50 7.43 17

SUMMARY: Dallas Gant grew up in Toledo — his father (Jim) played football at Toledo (1990-93); his mother (Rhonda) was a Toledo cheerleader. As a senior at St.
John’s Jesuit, he posted 96 tackles and was named a U.S. Army All -American. A four-star recruit, he signed with Ohio State over Notre Dame but struggled to find
defensive snaps in Columbus. He transferred to his hometown Toledo and started at Mike linebacker in 2022 and 2023, leading the team in tackles both seasons.
Gant has a long, athletic frame with explosive straight-line speed to work through traffic and find the football. He uses his hands to shock a block, although he can get
hung up if his trigger is a half-second late. He is adequate as an underneath zone defender and can carry backs or tight ends in man coverage. Overall, Gant moves
with some tightness, which restricts his quick changes of direction, but he plays fast in pursuit and has a ton of special -teams experience (791 career snaps).

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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29. BO RICHTER | Air Force 6007 | 248 lbs. | 5SR Naperville, Ill. (North) 8/13/2000 (age 23.70) #8

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Redshirted
2020: Didn’t play because of the pandemic
2021: (11/2) 14 1.5 1.5 0 2 1
2022: (13/5) 26 5.5 0.0 0 0 0
2023: (13/12) 45 19.5 10.0 3 1 0 First Team All-MWC; Led MWC in TFL; Led team in sacks
Total: (37/19) 85 26.5 11.5 3 3 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6007 248 9 7/8 30 5/8 75 3/4 4.56 2.57 1.56 40 10’4” - - 24 (no shuttle or 3-cone — left hamstring)

SUMMARY: Bohden “Bo” Richter grew up outside of Chicago and didn’t start playing football until his junior year at North High (also a standout lacrosse player). His
uncle (Kent Graham) played quarterback in the NFL for 11 seasons (1992-2002). A no-star recruit, he chose his lone FBS scholarship offer (Air Force) over several Ivy
League opportunities. He moved around between inside linebacker, outside linebacker and pass rusher and had a breakout senior season, leading the conference in
tackles for loss. Despite his shorter arms, Richter keeps his feet alive to fight through traffic and stay in pursuit of the football. He is tight through his frame but can
unlock and close in a blink. Used primarily as a downhill defender in college, his ability to drop and c over is a question mark for his NFL projection. Overall, Richter
will be labeled a tweener for most NFL schemes, but his linear twitch and relentless motor will earn him long looks in camp, potentially as a special -teams ace.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

30. JACKSON MITCHELL | Connecticut 6013 | 225 lbs. | 5SR Ridgefield, Conn. (Ridgefield) 1/23/2001 (age 23.26) #8

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (10/6) 65 2.0 0.5 0 1 0
2020: Season cancelled because of pandemic
2021: (12/11) 120 6.5 1.5 3 3 1 Led team in FFs and tackles
2022: (13/13) 140 9.5 4.5 2 4 1 Led team in FFs and tackles; Led FBS with five FR; 31-yard FR TD; Offseason thumb surgery
2023: (12/12) 113 7.0 1.0 1 2 1 Led team in tackles; 50-yard FR TD
Total: (47/42) 438 25.0 7.5 6 10 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6013 225 9 1/2 30 1/2 76 4.83 2.78 1.68 34 9’5” 4.22 7.36 17

SUMMARY: Jackson Mitchell grew up playing multiple sports (baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer) in Ridgefield, but he was a natural in football (his father, Tom,
played at Hofstra and is now a coach). He was a do-everything athlete at Ridgefield High, playing mostly receiver and defensive end (set school sack record). A two -
star recruit, he committed to UConn (his only FBS offer) and moved to linebacker, where he compiled 438 tackles over four seasons, which ranks third most in school
history. With his nose for the ball, Jackson scrapes well laterally to patrol multiple gaps and maintains his base to react w ell as a tackler. He can see through and elude
the first blocker but has a tough time shedding once engulfed, because of his shorter arms. He shows below-average twitch and inconsistent instincts in coverage.
Overall, Jackson’s limitations put him at a disadvantage in coverage and as a finisher, but his play recognition and football character will speak to NFL coaches.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

31. JAMAL HILL | Oregon 6000 | 216 lbs. | 5SR Rex, Ga. (Morrow) 4/5/2001 (age 23.06) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (14/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (6/6) 20 0.0 0.0 0 6 2 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Both of his career INTs came vs. USC; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/7) 38 0.0 0.0 1 4 0
2022: (13/9) 50 0.0 0.0 1 3 0
2023: (14/7) 31 5.0 2.0 2 2 0 Moved from safety to inside linebacker
Total: (60/29) 145 5.0 2.0 4 15 2

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6000 216 8 3/4 32 3/8 78 3/4 4.45 2.60 1.61 33 10’1” 4.42 7.16 17

SUMMARY: Jamal Hill grew up in Rex with his mother (Tammie). His father (Jeffrey) died when Hill was five. Hill was a three-year letterman at Morrow High and
earned All-Region honors at safety. A three-star recruit, he passed on Alabama and other SEC scholarship offers to play for Mario Cristobal at Oregon. After playing a
nickel role his first four seasons, he moved to inside linebacker as a super senior in 2023. He was also a versatile performer all five years on special teams. Hill is
experienced reading the field from depth and patrolling space as a “rat” player. He has the speed to fly outside the numbers or make stops at the line of scrimmage.
He struggled at times when stacked but flows well to slice through traffic with proper angles, and he strikes with power and finishes tackles at a high rate. Overall, Hill
might be without a true position in most schemes, but he can be a standout on coverage teams and provide depth as a hybrid ‘backer in subpackages.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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32. YVANDY RIGBY | Temple 6007 | 239 lbs. | 6SR Egg Harbor, N.J. (Egg Harbor) 12/31/1999 (age 24.32) #0

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Milford (N.Y.) Academy
2019: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (2/1) 15 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/4) 42 4.5 2.0 1 2 0
2022: (12/5) 82 5.5 2.0 1 3 0
2023: (8/6) 68 1.5 0.0 0 1 0 Missed four games (ankle); Earned single-digit jersey; Graduated with degree in organization and development
Total: (35/16) 207 11.5 4.0 2 6 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6007 239 9 5/8 32 1/4 78 4.61 2.72 1.50 34 9’9” 4.34 7.23 23

SUMMARY: Yvandy (EE-van-dee) Rigby was born and raised in Turks and Caicos and moved to Atlantic City prior to high school. He transferred to Egg Harbor
Township High as a sophomore and tried out for football (grew up playing basketball and soccer). He posted 57 tackles as a se nior and drew Temple’s attention. After
playing a prep season in 2018 to gain more football experience, he battled injuries throughout his Temple career but was productive when o n the field (207 career
tackles). Rigby processes quickly, and he does a nice job reading his keys and finding the quickest route from A to B. He has strong hands as a tackler to wrap and
finish at contact. He doesn’t have a great feel as a zone dropper and will have a tough time matching NFL tight ends. Overall, Rigby doesn’t have playmaking tape in
coverage, but he developed his instincts versus the run and plays fast and physical, which translates to special teams.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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33 Max Tooley BYU 6021 229 4.58 2.64 1.71 34 1/2 10'2" 4.54 7.34 DNP 9 1/4 32 1/4 75 5/8
34 Omar Speights LSU 6005 225 4.65 2.62 1.58 31 1/2 10'0" 4.34 7.07 30 9 1/4 31 1/4 75 1/8
35 Amari Gainer North Carolina 6030 236 4.52 2.60 1.65 33 1/2 10'3" 4.32 7.09 DNP 9 3/8 32 1/2 79
36 Jason Johnson UCF 6004 228 4.65 2.67 1.62 29 9'4" 4.51 7.38 18 8 3/4 31 1/8 75 1/8
37 Jackson Sirmon California 6022 232 DNP DNP DNP 34 1/2 9'11" 4.37 7.24 DNP 9 1/4 29 5/8 74
38 Levelle Bailey Fresno State 6015 227 4.70 2.76 1.73 31 1/2 9'5" 4.36 7.23 16 10 32 74 3/8
39 Joe Andreessen Buffalo 6004 240 4.64 2.69 1.59 38 10'2" 4.22 7.21 32 9 1/8 30 1/2 74 5/8
40 Isaiah Stalbird South Dakota St. 5116 221 4.49 2.59 1.50 37 1/2 10'7" 4.19 7.23 18 9 1/4 31 3/4 77 3/8
41 Craig Young Kansas 6030 226 4.56 2.64 1.66 37 10'8" 4.47 7.27 13 9 1/8 33 77 7/8
42 Jimmy Ciarlo Army 6005 229 4.65 2.66 1.60 36 10'0" 4.35 6.97 34 9 31 7/8 76
43 Luquay Washington C. Connecticut St. 6006 232 4.58 2.64 1.57 35 10'1" 4.40 7.19 13 8 3/8 32 1/2 78
44 Lee Kpogba West Virginia 6005 232 4.63 2.69 1.66 30 9'3" 4.44 7.40 20 9 1/8 31 3/8 77 1/8
45 Trezmen Marshall Alabama 6004 225 4.76 2.81 1.61 28 1/2 9'6" 4.46 7.26 18 9 30 5/8 76
46 C.J. Goetz Wisconsin 6027 240 4.83 2.78 1.73 33 9'11" 4.36 7.15 21 8 3/4 30 1/8 73 1/2
47 Tarique Barnes Illinois 6011 231 4.59 2.65 1.66 34 9'8" DNP DNP 21 9 1/8 31 74 1/8
48 Tyren Dupree Liberty 6017 222 4.75 2.81 1.63 31 9'11" 4.49 7.34 12 9 3/8 32 1/2 79 3/8
49 Carl Jones Jr. UCLA 5116 219 4.51 2.63 1.62 34 10'3" 4.52 7.15 22 9 31 3/8 76 1/2
50 Shane Lee USC 6002 243 4.65 2.70 1.68 33 1/2 9'6" 4.53 7.13 21 9 31 1/2 75 1/8
51 Bryce Houston Ohio 5112 240 4.85 2.76 1.66 33 1/2 9'7" 4.49 7.22 23 9 1/4 31 77 1/4
52 Logan Blake Eastern Kentucky 6007 238 4.65 2.77 1.63 40 1/2 10'10" 4.34 7.19 23 8 7/8 29 5/8 73 1/4
53 Quae Drake Jacksonville State 6010 219 4.57 2.72 1.70 36 1/2 10'2" 4.40 7.64 DNP 9 1/4 33 1/4 80 5/8
54 Jett Bush Texas 6013 240 4.64 2.62 1.61 33 10'2" 4.35 7.15 DNP 9 32 1/8 77 1/8
55 Leo Lowin Army 5116 228 4.83 2.68 1.59 33 9'4" 4.34 6.97 23 9 1/8 28 7/8 73 3/8
56 Shaun Peterson Jr. UCF 6026 236 4.64 2.74 1.58 29 8'9" 4.83 7.78 24 8 3/4 31 3/4 77
57 Brian Abraham Albany 6042 229 4.62 2.68 1.59 38 10'11" 4.25 7.39 21 9 1/8 33 5/8 81 1/2
58 DaRon Gilbert Northern Illinois 6011 214 4.71 2.71 1.55 34 9'7" 4.45 7.22 14 9 1/2 34 79
59 Calvin Hart Jr. Oregon State 5117 220 4.64 2.69 1.62 34 10'1" 4.61 7.66 18 9 1/2 31 74 1/4
60 Bryce Gallagher Northwestern 6022 235 4.70 2.74 1.63 33 9'8" 4.41 7.25 DNP 9 31 5/8 76
61 Tre Brown Arizona State 6016 244 4.74 2.78 1.67 31 1/2 9'9" 4.45 7.25 21 10 3/4 32 7/8 77 1/4
62 Luke Reimer Nebraska 6001 223 4.70 2.70 1.60 38 10'3" 4.34 7.20 16 10 30 5/8 73 1/4
63 Tre Thomas Idaho 6003 209 4.58 2.61 1.53 39 11'8" 4.40 7.27 16 9 1/2 31 5/8 76 3/8
64 Jett Johnson Mississippi State 6016 240 DNP DNP DNP 30 1/2 8'9" 4.62 7.72 17 9 31 76 5/8
65 Larry Nixon III Auburn 6011 230 4.71 2.72 1.61 35 9'9" 4.50 7.41 22 9 5/8 31 7/8 76
66 Geoffrey Cantin-Arku Memphis 6032 230 4.85 2.77 1.69 32 9'11" 4.32 6.97 18 9 32 1/4 77 1/2
67 Jarrett Martin Rhode Island 6014 210 4.50 2.50 1.58 38 10'11" 4.34 7.10 DNP 9 5/8 32 76 1/2
68 Shayne Simon Pittsburgh 6026 229 4.73 2.73 1.62 34 1/2 9'8" 4.19 7.13 23 9 7/8 31 1/2 74 3/4
69 Aaron Beasley Tennessee 6005 220 4.81 2.68 1.61 32 1/2 9'1" 4.33 7.34 15 9 5/8 30 3/8 73 1/2
70 Noah Plack UConn 6006 225 4.78 2.71 1.64 36 1/2 9'10" 4.44 DNP 17 9 3/4 32 1/2 77 1/8
71 Jacob Roberts Wake Forest 5115 228 4.67 2.65 1.63 31 1/2 9'8" 4.41 7.01 22 9 5/8 30 5/8 73 3/4

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72 Swayze Bozeman Southern Miss 6013 224 4.50 2.56 1.57 36 10'11" 4.22 6.67 24 8 1/8 30 7/8 75 3/4
73 Paul Moala Georgia Tech 6002 230 4.74 2.70 1.57 36 9'10" 4.39 7.18 20 9 1/4 31 3/4 75
74 Monty Montgomery Ole Miss 5100 219 4.82 2.77 1.72 28 1/2 8'11" 4.46 7.08 25 10 3/8 31 74
75 Brock Mogensen South Dakota 6021 234 4.78 2.75 1.71 33 9'7" 4.29 6.96 16 9 1/4 31 1/8 77 3/8
76 Ayodele Adeoye Incarnate Word 6022 235 4.77 2.75 1.63 36 9'5" 4.44 7.25 16 9 31 3/8 77 3/8
77 Stephen Hillis South Dakota 6004 236 4.53 2.63 1.57 36 1/2 9'9" 4.33 7.03 21 8 7/8 30 3/8 75 1/4
78 Andrew Parker Jr. Appalachian State 5115 226 4.63 2.62 1.50 38 1/2 10'4" 4.26 6.98 20 9 3/8 31 3/8 75 3/8
79 Andrew Chatfield Jr. Oregon State 6017 250 4.80 2.72 1.61 33 9'11" 4.66 7.51 22 9 33 1/4 80 5/8
80 Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Ole Miss 6014 231 4.67 2.70 1.67 33 1/2 8'11" 4.55 7.20 24 9 3/8 31 3/8 76
81 AJ Vongphachanh BYU 6020 230 4.84 2.78 1.64 33 1/2 9'5" 4.38 7.03 19 9 1/2 32 3/8 77
82 Will Perez Princeton 6025 224 4.61 2.60 1.56 35 1/2 10'6" 4.35 7.08 18 9 3/8 32 1/8 74 3/4
83 Jamoi Hodge TCU 6010 231 4.77 2.80 1.70 33 1/2 9'10" 4.58 7.70 19 9 1/8 30 1/4 75 1/8
84 KeSean Brown Marshall 6005 214 4.83 2.68 1.78 35 10'2" 4.27 7.08 DNP 9 5/8 32 1/2 79 1/2
85 Tre Sherman-Green Prairie View A&M 5114 210 4.43 2.53 1.63 34 1/2 9'10" 4.46 7.52 17 8 3/4 31 1/2 74 3/4
86 Antonio Grier Arkansas 5117 230 4.63 2.62 1.56 36 1/2 9'10" 4.39 7.44 22 9 3/4 30 1/2 73 5/8
87 Joe Casale Robert Morris 6030 227 4.70 2.69 1.57 37 10'0" 4.22 7.00 16 9 3/8 32 76 3/4
88 Nate Norris Western Michigan 6001 220 4.65 2.66 1.68 39 1/2 10'7" 4.44 7.15 31 8 1/2 30 1/4 75 1/8
89 Xavier Benson Oklahoma State 6016 235 4.69 2.76 1.69 32 1/2 9'9" DNP 7.34 DNP 9 3/8 33 1/4 79 1/2
90 Keontra Smith Miami 5111 213 4.52 2.51 1.47 34 10'0" 4.20 6.80 12 9 3/4 30 1/4 74 1/4
91 Braelen Oliver Georgia Tech 5115 227 4.58 2.58 1.56 37 1/2 10'7" 4.60 7.75 21 9 7/8 31 1/2 76
92 Jason Freeman South Dakota St. 5084 218 4.75 2.78 1.59 32 1/2 9'2" 4.51 7.30 27 8 3/4 30 72 1/8
93 Ralen Goforth Washington 6012 227 4.62 2.69 1.64 33 1/2 9'8" 4.21 7.07 22 9 1/2 32 3/8 78 1/8
94 Daniel Green Kansas State 6022 242 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
95 Bubba Arslanian Akron 5093 220 4.75 2.72 1.62 34 1/2 9'7" 4.40 6.89 27 9 28 1/2 69 3/4
96 Darren Anders Bowling Green 5111 220 4.76 2.75 1.76 33 1/2 9'7" 4.35 7.15 DNP 9 29 7/8 72 5/8
97 Ben Straatmann Missouri 6006 227 4.63 2.72 1.64 39 1/2 10'1" 4.44 7.20 20 8 7/8 30 3/4 74 1/8
98 Armon Bailey Sacramento State 6003 232 4.75 2.81 1.68 33 1/2 9'11" 4.33 7.20 20 9 31 5/8 76
99 Mase Funa Oregon 6021 254 4.89 2.80 1.74 30 9'2" 4.59 7.57 18 10 32 3/8 77 1/4
100 Devan Hebron Morgan State 6023 227 4.47 2.63 1.56 36 10'10" 4.44 7.15 21 9 3/4 33 1/8 79 5/8
101 Eli Neal Marshall 5116 222 4.86 2.71 1.67 35 9'8" 4.39 DNP 19 9 5/8 31 1/4 75 1/2
102 Greg Benton Jr. Youngstown State 6000 223 4.59 2.65 1.65 33 1/2 10'1" 4.60 7.44 16 9 1/8 32 5/8 77 3/8
103 Aaron Brule Michigan State 6006 223 4.67 2.59 1.59 32 9'6" 4.53 7.08 23 9 5/8 31 1/4 73 1/2
104 Alec Mock Air Force 6020 238 4.72 2.73 1.61 32 1/2 9'5" 4.52 7.18 13 9 3/8 31 76 5/8
105 Abe Swanson Grand Valley State 5106 210 4.69 2.70 1.64 30 9'2" 4.50 7.26 14 8 7/8 30 71
106 Chase Kline Eastern Michigan 6026 225 4.85 2.70 1.58 32 1/2 9'9" 4.37 7.10 17 9 31 74 3/4
107 Julius Wilkerson Davenport 6007 231 4.79 2.73 1.65 35 10'3" 4.20 7.32 20 8 7/8 31 1/2 78 1/4
108 Jonathan Joanis South Dakota 6002 208 4.57 2.67 1.60 34 10'3" 4.30 7.15 22 9 3/8 31 76 7/8
109 Devin Richardson Washington State 6021 229 4.72 2.78 1.62 36 10'6" 4.28 6.94 24 9 5/8 32 7/8 81 1/4
110 Evan Stewart Rhode Island 6000 221 4.81 2.72 1.62 32 8'7" 4.31 7.11 24 8 1/2 31 72 7/8
111 Isaiah Abraham Western Oregon 5113 196 4.69 2.75 1.67 32 1/2 9'8" 4.30 7.18 20 9 5/8 29 3/4 70 5/8
112 Sean Rae Trotter Kwansei Gakuin 6020 221 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 31 3/4 76 5/8
113 Walter Yates III UCF 6033 222 4.79 2.75 1.64 29 9'8" 4.53 7.28 17 9 1/2 31 3/4 76 1/2
114 Chris Russell Jr. Texas A&M 6004 235 4.54 2.63 1.64 35 1/2 10'1" 4.22 7.13 20 9 1/4 32 75 3/4
115 Jeremy Mercier Arizona 6026 240 4.82 2.76 1.72 35 1/2 10'2" 4.56 7.41 26 9 3/8 32 3/8 79 1/2
116 Colton Adams Alabama State 5113 228 4.81 2.85 1.75 31 9'2" 4.57 DNP 23 9 1/8 30 1/4 74 1/8
117 Dylan Kelly Albany 6021 232 4.74 2.69 1.62 34 9'9" DNP DNP 25 9 3/4 30 5/8 74 3/8
118 Victor Obi Texas State 6050 223 4.75 2.77 1.65 33 10'5" 4.73 7.37 14 9 35 83 1/4
119 Myles McHaney IV Prairie View A&M 6022 224 4.65 2.65 1.66 34 1/2 10'0" 4.32 DNP DNP 9 1/4 32 77 1/4
120 Fabian Weitz Buffalo 5107 228 4.77 2.80 1.58 30 9'4" 4.53 7.09 24 9 31 75
121 Markel Perry Sam Houston State 6000 242 4.60 DNP 1.58 30 1/2 10'6" 4.69 7.26 19 8 3/4 32 1/4 78 3/8
122 Donovan Manuel FIU 6003 230 4.78 2.72 1.53 34 1/2 10'2" 4.35 7.18 25 9 1/2 31 1/8 77
123 Jeslord Boateng Louisiana Tech 6011 226 4.72 2.82 1.63 38 9'11" 4.38 7..41 22 8 3/8 31 1/8 78 1/4
124 Andre White Georgia Tech 6025 229 4.65 2.63 1.62 36 10'3" 4.28 7.26 22 8 7/8 32 7/8 79
125 Tyler Jackson Northern Illinois 6000 231 4.97 2.73 1.65 26 1/2 8'9" 4.63 7.40 6 9 3/8 31 7/8 76 1/4
126 Brandon Lairy Nicholls State 5100 196 4.52 2.62 1.59 36 9'5" 4.57 7.52 18 7 3/4 30 3/8 72 3/4
127 Layton Jordan Temple 6012 240 4.75 2.76 1.55 34 1/2 9'5" 4.40 7.34 16 9 1/8 32 7/8 77 7/8
128 Isaac Ajanah Nigeria (Intl.) 6022 225 4.83 2.77 1.64 31 1/2 9'11" 4.51 7.41 12 9 1/4 33 1/4 79 1/4
129 Hayden Hatcher Kansas 6020 236 4.60 2.65 1.63 33 10'1" 4.26 7.17 19 8 5/8 31 3/4 75
130 Jackson Taylor Delaware 6003 233 4.88 2.78 1.60 33 10'0" 4.57 7.45 21 9 3/8 32 78
131 Clay Schueffner Winona State 6004 230 4.79 2.84 1.70 31 9'8" 4.57 7.32 23 8 1/2 31 1/2 73 3/4
132 Alan Tisdale Virginia Tech 6020 233 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 1/8 33 3/8 77 1/8
133 Deion Jennings Rutgers 6003 225 4.70 2.67 1.65 32 1/2 9'6" 4.38 7.24 18 9 1/4 31 3/4 77 1/8
134 Hugh Davis Louisiana Tech 5113 219 4.64 2.75 1.57 29 1/2 9'2" 4.32 7.13 15 9 29 1/2 74 1/2
135 Ori Jean-Charles Albany 6014 232 4.65 2.75 1.60 36 1/2 10'4" DNP DNP 22 8 7/8 32 5/8 78 3/8
136 Devin Nicholson Kent State 6024 226 4.66 2.69 1.63 36 9'10" 4.43 7.22 20 9 3/4 32 5/8 78 3/4
137 Brian Holloway Texas State 5110 219 4.77 2.75 1.62 36 9'9" 4.26 7.03 27 9 30 73 3/4
138 Kane Patterson Vanderbilt 6006 227 4.94 2.78 1.71 DNP 9'1" 4.46 7.26 23 8 1/2 30 7/8 74 5/8

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139 Terrance Taylor Toledo 6027 232 4.81 2.78 1.64 30 9'5" 4.78 7.56 20 9 1/4 32 1/2 77 1/2
140 Jacob Hollins Temple 6011 232 4.65 2.75 1.59 32 1/2 9'6" 4.48 7.47 18 9 7/8 31 1/2 74 1/4
141 Jotham Russell Australia (Intl.) 6042 239 4.84 2.76 1.69 30 1/2 9'8" 4.55 7.30 17 9 1/8 32 1/2 79 5/8
142 Clayton Coll Ball State 6026 234 4.83 2.77 1.58 35 1/2 10'1" 4.27 7.08 23 10 1/4 31 3/8 78 1/4
143 Coleton Smith Tulsa 6006 229 4.60 2.63 1.60 36 10'8" 4.27 7.32 24 9 31 3/8 73 1/8
144 Danny Abraham Villanova 5113 220 4.51 2.65 1.59 40 10'9" 4.37 7.12 20 9 3/4 32 1/4 77 1/8
145 MJ Tafisi Jr. Utah State 6002 240 4.96 2.80 1.72 29 9'4" 4.47 7.35 20 8 3/4 31 3/8 75 1/2
146 Isaiah Major Florida A&M 5111 233 4.79 2.77 1.65 29 9'5" 4.65 7.60 20 8 7/8 30 1/2 74 3/8
147 Braxton Hill Montana 6017 228 4.77 2.75 1.65 32 1/2 9'4" 4.29 7.01 15 9 1/8 31 74 5/8
148 Tristan Wheeler Richmond 6002 222 4.94 2.81 1.63 32 9'7" 4.39 7.37 21 9 1/4 29 5/8 72 7/8
149 Ryder Blair Black Hills State 5110 226 4.98 2.90 1.74 30 1/2 9'0" 4.53 7.27 12 9 3/4 29 7/8 73 5/8
150 Lourenz Bowers-Kane Western Ontario 5103 198 4.78 2.75 1.71 33 9'7" 4.57 7.15 18 9 1/8 30 3/8 72 7/8
151 Jael Feliz Assumption 5111 224 4.81 2.75 1.67 29 1/2 9'5" 4.54 7.24 16 9 3/8 30 1/8 72 1/4
152 K.J. Cloyd Miami 6013 228 4.72 2.66 1.58 34 10'4" 4.48 7.08 19 9 3/4 31 3/8 75 1/4
153 Trevor Williams Sam Houston State 5075 208 4.81 DNP 1.63 28 9'7" 4.64 7.32 24 9 3/8 29 72 1/8
154 Nolan Askelson Montana State 6010 219 4.59 2.58 1.61 33 9’8” 4.41 7.03 27 10 1/2 31 7/8 79 3/4
155 Gerry Vaughn Iowa State 5105 230 4.85 2.77 1.69 34 1/2 9'11" 4.32 7.37 22 9 3/8 32 3/4 78 1/8
156 Juwan Mitchell Colorado 6000 223 4.76 2.68 1.60 35 1/2 9'6" 4.53 7.61 15 9 7/8 32 3/8 78 7/8
157 Billy Shaeffer Lafayette 6026 231 4.83 2.58 1.70 38 10'2" 4.33 6.96 13 9 32 77
158 Tommy Larson Madonna 6021 248 4.97 2.76 1.72 32 9'3" 4.43 7.23 16 9 1/4 30 3/8 75 3/4
159 Chance Rodriguez Emporia State 6014 239 4.67 2.71 1.60 30 1/2 9'7" 4.45 7.08 13 9 1/8 30 1/4 73 5/8
160 Quentin Wilfawn South Alabama 6001 237 4.75 2.74 1.67 37 10'6" 4.34 7.09 19 9 3/4 31 1/2 78 1/4
161 James Green Tennessee State 5107 198 4.68 2.69 1.56 32 1/2 9'9" 4.44 7.09 DNP 8 7/8 31 1/2 75 3/8
162 Mike Smith Jr. Baylor 5117 244 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 7/8 31 1/4 76 5/8
163 Tyrique Matthews Texas Tech 5104 232 4.78 2.78 1.64 31 1/2 9'10" 4.43 7.16 15 9 5/8 30 7/8 75
164 Dominick Williams Rutgers 6001 219 4.76 2.71 1.62 32 1/2 9'4" 4.35 7.07 14 10 30 1/2 74
165 Landon Honeycutt Mars Hill 6023 231 4.73 2.68 1.69 31 10'5" 4.37 7.24 22 9 30 5/8 73 3/8
166 Lawrence Richardson Morgan State 6010 224 4.85 2.77 1.75 30 9'3" 4.63 7.50 23 9 1/2 31 3/8 76 7/8
167 Hayden Brice Auburn 6020 237 5.04 2.76 1.69 34 9'8" 4.65 7.70 15 9 1/4 33 1/2 80 1/8
168 Rich Miller Jr. Kansas 6001 223 4.69 2.72 1.65 28 1/2 8'10" 4.61 7.70 25 9 1/8 30 1/2 75
169 Ryan Batsch Murray State 6024 233 4.67 2.69 1.58 35 10'0" 4.31 7.07 20 9 3/8 31 1/2 77 1/2
170 Ashanti Cistrunk Ole Miss 6013 227 4.90 2.81 1.72 29 1/2 9'6" 4.49 7.19 23 9 3/8 32 1/4 75 3/4
171 Khadry Jackson Georgia Southern 6010 226 4.78 2.69 1.70 34 10'3" 4.65 7.53 18 9 31 1/4 74 3/8
172 Jasper Williams Louisiana 5111 220 4.56 2.63 1.59 31 9'11" 4.42 7.33 DNP 8 7/8 DNP DNP
173 Malik Robinson Houston 5115 216 4.89 2.86 1.75 28 8'9" 4.43 7.35 17 9 1/2 30 1/2 74 7/8
174 Fred Thompkins UNLV 5107 217 4.76 2.84 1.64 27 1/2 9'1" 4.69 7.49 15 9 7/8 31 3/4 76 1/8
175 DeShawn Page Mississippi State 6014 228 DNP DNP DNP 28 8'10" 4.78 8.00 DNP 8 7/8 30 1/2 77
176 Lewis Matthews Grambling 5097 220 4.77 2.69 1.69 30 1/2 9'9" 4.81 7.21 4.64 9 3/8 31 1/8 74 1/8
177 Gerald Simpson Fayetteville State 6010 226 4.90 2.75 1.62 33 9'2" 4.73 7.48 24 7 7/8 30 1/8 72 7/8
178 Noah Young Colorado 5114 216 4.88 2.85 1.76 28 1/2 9'0" 5.00 7.89 18 10 1/8 30 5/8 74 5/8
179 Sidney Houston Ball State 6005 246 4.90 2.83 1.69 26 1/2 9'8" 4.85 7.58 19 9 1/4 31 3/4 75 7/8
180 Jhasi Wilson Northern Arizona 6005 234 5.06 2.87 1.76 28 1/2 9'1" 4.89 8.05 22 8 1/2 31 1/8 74 1/8
181 Mazin Richards North Texas 6010 228 4.59 2.68 1.66 35 1/2 10'4" 4.31 7.29 20 8 5/8 30 7/8 74 1/8
182 Jaylon Scott NC State 6007 224 4.85 2.74 1.69 29 1/2 8'9" 4.47 7.26 13 9 3/8 31 1/2 75 7/8
183 Michael Okamo Lufile Alcorn State 6010 238 4.73 2.69 1.70 36 1/2 9'9" 4.68 7.82 32 10 1/8 32 3/8 78 1/4
184 Hasan Black Citadel 6002 224 4.91 2.79 1.70 23 8'11" 4.58 7.66 18 9 7/8 31 1/2 74 7/8
185 Devon Roush East Central (Okla.) 5113 207 4.78 2.81 1.66 27 1/2 9'0" 4.66 7.58 20 9 30 5/8 74 1/4
186 Niko Cooper Western Kentucky 6033 240 5.07 2.83 1.69 25 1/2 9'3" 4.88 7.57 18 9 3/4 33 3/4 81 3/4
187 Jayelin Davis Western Carolina 6003 226 5.08 2.86 1.71 29 1/2 8'4" 4.79 7.60 17 9 1/4 31 76 3/8
188 Gael Laurent West Florida 6003 217 4.84 2.79 1.61 30 1/2 9'2" 4.50 7.46 12 9 1/4 32 78 1/2
189 Malik Barnes Charleston Southern 5095 225 4.94 2.88 1.73 28 9'0" 4.56 7.46 18 10 1/4 31 3/4 78 7/8
190 Isaac Peppers Jackson State 5103 214 4.94 2.84 1.75 28 9'2" 4.65 7.87 7 9 1/8 31 1/8 76
191 Jerry Roberts Jr. UMass 6000 230 5.20 3.01 1.90 25 8'5" 4.80 7.45 27 9 1/4 32 1/8 78 1/2
192 Va Lealaimatafao Western Carolina 5113 229 4.77 2.81 1.65 32 9'2" 4.40 7.35 25 8 3/8 31 76
193 Foday Jalloh Lamar 6015 228 5.02 2.88 1.75 27 9'7" 4.60 7.71 17 9 1/4 32 3/8 78 5/8
194 LaQuan Johnson Jr. Bethune-Cookman 6020 235 5.11 2.99 1.75 26 1/2 8'8" 4.60 7.86 DNP 9 1/8 33 5/8 82 1/8
195 Jonah Kahahawai-Welch Hawaii 6002 223 4.85 2.77 1.66 31 9'5" 4.31 7.25 17 8 7/8 31 7/8 75 7/8
196 Brian Horn Citadel 5114 229 4.52 2.64 1.51 31 9'11" 4.51 7.37 23 8 5/8 32 1/4 76 1/2
197 Myles Taylor Merrimack 5110 209 4.75 2.68 1.61 35 9'7" 4.36 7.37 20 9 30 1/4 74 3/8
198 BJ Davis East Carolina 6021 213 4.90 2.78 1.72 29 1/2 10'1" 4.40 6.95 DNP 9 1/2 33 80 3/8
199 Rodney McGraw II West Florida 6002 205 4.75 2.76 1.71 29 1/2 9'0" 4.63 7.75 15 9 5/8 31 1/8 75 1/2
200 Joshua Clarke Jackson State 6014 232 4.90 2.75 1.76 26 8'10" 4.78 8.68 12 10 5/8 32 76 5/8
201 Andrew Mata'afa South Florida 6025 224 DNP DNP DNP 29 DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 31 1/2 79 1/4
202 Nikia Eason Jr. UAB 6030 225 4.88 2.80 1.65 32 9'2" 4.54 7.55 DNP 8 3/4 33 1/4 80 3/8
203 Max Buduris Bemidji State 5110 208 4.73 2.64 1.64 31 1/2 9'4" 4.52 7.65 14 9 29 3/4 73 1/2
204 Cam Nathan Colorado Mesa 5114 209 4.85 2.76 1.66 31 9'5" 4.39 7.38 18 9 7/8 30 73 1/4
205 Yosuke Sugano Syracuse 5101 216 5.15 2.90 1.70 28 1/2 8'8" 4.57 7.27 24 9 1/4 29 70

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206 Mike Fairbanks II UAB 6025 259 DNP DNP DNP 27 1/2 8'9" 4.75 7.72 20 9 1/2 32 3/4 79 1/8
207 Odin Soffredine Alma 5112 225 5.25 2.98 1.82 25 8'10" 4.82 7.64 14 8 1/2 32 74 3/4
208 Matthew Tago San Jose State 6017 245 5.19 2.91 1.79 26 8'8" 4.70 7.77 15 10 1/8 33 79 1/4
209 Marcellus Romious Aurora 6023 241 5.01 2.83 1.76 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 32 1/8 75 3/4
210 Devin Coney NM Highlands 5111 224 5.28 2.99 1.75 24 8'11" 5.14 7.09 12 9 1/2 30 3/8 73 3/4
211 Donnell Bennett III St. Thomas (Fla.) 5111 265 5.30 2.93 1.79 23 7'11" 4.44 8.14 18 9 1/8 30 7/8 74 1/8

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CORNERBACKS

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CORNERBACKS

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. TERRION ARNOLD Alabama 1st 3SO 5116 189 4.50 (1.52) 8 7/8 31 5/8 76 1/4 21.09
2. QUINYON MITCHELL Toledo 1st 5SR 6001 195 4.33 (1.54) 9 1/4 31 75 3/4 22.77
3. NATE WIGGINS Clemson 1st-2nd 3JR 6013 173 4.28 (1.50) 9 30 1/2 74 1/4 20.66
4. COOPER DEJEAN Iowa 1st-2nd 3JR 6004 202 4.44 (1.53) 9 5/8 31 1/8 74 7/8 21.21
5. KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY Alabama 1st-2nd 3JR 5114 196 4.47 (1.44) 8 1/2 32 75 7/8 21.57
6. MIKE SAINRISTIL Michigan 2nd 5SR 5093 182 4.47 (1.54) 8 1/2 30 7/8 74 1/2 23.56
7. ENNIS RAKESTRAW JR. Missouri 2nd-3rd 4JR 5113 183 4.51 (1.52) 8 1/2 32 75 5/8 21.89
8. T.J. TAMPA Iowa State 2nd-3rd 4SR 6007 194 4.58 (1.64) 9 5/8 32 1/8 78 5/8 22.12
9. ANDRU PHILLIPS Kentucky 2nd-3rd 4JR 5106 190 4.48 (1.60) 8 3/4 31 1/4 75 22.40
10. KAMARI LASSITER Georgia 2nd-3rd 3JR 5114 187 4.64 (1.58) 8 7/8 30 7/8 73 3/4 21.26
11. MAX MELTON Rutgers 2nd-3rd 4SR 5110 187 4.39 (1.55) 9 1/8 32 1/8 76 5/8 22.03
12. DJ JAMES Auburn 3rd 5SR 5115 175 4.42 (1.56) 8 3/8 31 72 3/8 23.14
13. CAELEN CARSON Wake Forest 3rd-4th 4SR 5117 193 4.52 (1.54) 8 1/4 31 3/8 75 5/8 22.14
14. JARVIS BROWNLEE Louisville 3rd-4th 5SR 5103 194 4.51 (1.62) 9 31 1/4 75 1/4 22.78
15. KRIS ABRAMS-DRAINE Missouri 3rd-4th 4SR 5113 179 4.44 (1.52) 8 5/8 31 74 5/8 22.56
16. NEHEMIAH PRITCHETT Auburn 4th 5SR 6001 190 4.36 (1.55) 8 3/8 31 5/8 75 23.21
17. RENARDO GREEN Florida State 4th 5SR 5117 186 4.49 (1.57) 9 1/8 31 1/4 74 3/4 23.46
18. DECAMERION RICHARDSON Mississippi State 4th-5th 4SR 6022 188 4.34 (1.53) 8 7/8 32 3/8 77 7/8 23.11
19. CAM HART Notre Dame 4th-5th 5SR 6030 202 4.50 (1.55) 9 3/8 33 78 7/8 23.39
20. JOSH NEWTON TCU 4th-5th 6SR 5105 190 4.51 (1.59) 9 1/4 31 1/8 74 1/4 23.61
21. KHYREE JACKSON Oregon 5th 5SR 6036 194 4.50 (1.60) 9 1/4 32 3/4 78 24.71
22. MYLES HARDEN South Dakota 5th 4JR 5107 195 4.50 (1.52) 9 3/8 29 7/8 74 22.37
23. ELIJAH JONES Boston College 5th 6SR 6014 185 4.44 (1.55) 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 24.30
24. DWIGHT MCGLOTHERN JR. Arkansas 5th-6th 4SR 6015 185 4.47 (1.55) 8 5/8 30 1/2 74 7/8 22.22
25. M.J. DEVONSHIRE Pittsburgh 5th-6th 5SR 5106 186 4.45 (1.54) 8 3/4 32 7/8 78 3/4 23.62
26. KALEN KING Penn State 5th-6th 3JR 5112 190 4.55 (1.57) 8 3/4 30 7/8 74 1/4 21.24
27. CHAU SMITH-WADE Washington State 6th 4JR 5096 184 4.54 (1.56) 9 1/8 30 1/4 72 3/8 21.61
28. JARRIAN JONES Florida State 6th 5SR 5117 190 4.38 (1.53) 8 5/8 30 73 1/4 22.96
29. KAMAL HADDEN Tennessee 6th 5SR 6010 192 4.57 (1.51) 8 1/2 30 7/8 74 1/8 23.27
30. QWAN’TEZ STIGGERS Toronto (CFL) 6th 4SR 5116 204 4.45 (1.52) 8 7/8 30 1/2 73 3/8 22.30
31. JOHNNY DIXON Penn State 6th-7th 5SR 5106 188 DNP (DNP) 8 5/8 29 1/2 72 23.31
32. TARHEEB STILL Maryland 6th-7th 4SR 5115 188 4.49 (1.54) 9 1/8 29 5/8 73 1/8 21.88
33. WILLIE DREW Virginia State 6th-7th 6SR 5115 191 4.46 (1.54) 9 1/2 32 75 5/8 23.81
34. DAEQUAN HARDY Penn State 7th 5SR 5093 179 4.38 (1.53) 8 1/8 30 70 7/8 22.87
35. CHIGOZIE ANUSIEM Colorado State 7th 6SR 6011 200 4.39 (1.57) 8 5/8 32 1/4 78 7/8 23.47
36. DEANTRE PRINCE Ole Miss 7th 5SR 6000 183 4.38 (1.55) 8 1/2 30 3/4 73 3/4 23.54
37. MARCELLAS DIAL South Carolina 7th-PFA 5SR 5116 190 4.46 (1.56) 8 7/8 32 77 5/8 23.39
38. CARLTON JOHNSON JR. Fresno State 7th-PFA 6SR 5105 175 4.28 (1.57) 8 30 3/8 73 1/8 N/A
39. BEANIE BISHOP JR. West Virginia 7th-PFA 6SR 5091 180 4.39 (1.50) 9 3/8 30 3/4 71 1/8 24.36
40. CHRISTIAN ROLAND-WALLACEUSC PFA 5SR 5114 202 4.63 (1.60) 9 32 1/2 77 22.42
41. JOSH WALLACE Michigan PFA 5SR 5111 186 4.68 (1.58) 9 31 1/4 76 23.81
42. RO TORRENCE Arizona State PFA 5SR 6027 206 4.69 (1.66) 8 1/2 34 1/8 80 1/4 23.07
43. JA’QUAN SHEPPARD Maryland PFA 5SR 6016 199 4.62 (1.57) 9 1/4 30 5/8 75 3/8 23.04
44. ISAIAH JOHNSON Syracuse PFA 6SR 6030 206 4.62 (1.61) 8 7/8 32 7/8 80 1/2 24.07
45. KENI-H LOVELY Western Michigan PFA 6SR 5100 182 4.37 (1.58) 8 7/8 30 1/2 74 1/8 23.95
46. SHON STEPHENS Ferris State PFA 7SR 5085 173 4.40 (1.54) 9 30 5/8 74 25.36
47. MICAH ABRAHAM Marshall PFA 5SR 5096 185 4.43 (1.55) 8 30 3/4 73 1/4 23.37
48. JARIUS MONROE Tulane PFA 5SR 6006 201 4.64 (1.62) 9 32 77 1/2 23.55
49. RYAN COOPER JR. Oregon State PFA 4SR 5112 186 4.65 (1.64) 8 3/4 30 1/2 71 5/8 N/A
50. MILES BATTLE Utah PFA 6SR 6032 196 4.37 (1.60) 8 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/2 24.31
51. A.J. WOODS Pittsburgh PFA 5SR 5101 187 4.39 (1.48) 8 1/2 30 1/2 71 5/8 23.08
52. TYREK FUNDERBURK Appalachian State PFA 6SR 5110 186 4.39 (1.53) 8 1/4 30 5/8 73 3/8 23.41
53. STORM DUCK Louisville PFA 5SR 6002 195 4.42 (1.55) 9 1/4 32 1/8 77 1/8 23.36
54. MYLES SIMS Georgia Tech PFA 6SR 6025 188 4.48 (1.46) 9 5/8 34 80 3/4 23.78

1. TERRION ARNOLD | Alabama 5116 | 189 lbs. | 3SO Tallahassee, Fla. (John Paul II) 3/22/2002 (age 21.09) #3
BACKGROUND: Terrion (terry-ON) Arnold, the oldest of three children, was born and raised in Tallahassee. He started playing sports at age 5, including P op Warner
football (his team was the Eagles). However, basketball was his first love and the sport he focused on throughout elementary and middle school. Arnold originally
attended Florida State University High School in Tallahassee and joined the football team as a way to stay conditioned for basketball season. He saw varsity snaps as a
freshman and sophomore, playing running back, wide receiver and defensive back. However, Arnold suffered a broken ankle in 2018 and missed most of his
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school, convinced him to continue playing. After his former Pop Warner coach, Ed Hill, was hired as the head coach at John Pa ul II Catholic High School, Arnold
transferred to the small private school for his final two years. He played both ways as a defensive back (cornerback and safety) and wide receiver, and he had a
breakout season as a junior with 103 tackles and one interception. As a senior, Arnold finished with 49 tackles and four inte rceptions (two returned for touchdowns)
and was named first team All-Conference and 2020 Defensive Player of the Year. He earned an invitation to the All -American Bowl. He played varsity basketball all
four seasons of high school and led John Paul II in scoring (16.6 points per game) as a senior. Arnold (3.8 GPA in high school) also ran track (sprints, jumps and relays)
and set personal bests of 12.04 seconds in in the 100, 23.92 in the 200 and 22 feet, 8 inches in the long jump.

A four-star recruit, Arnold was the No. 3 safety in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 12 recruit in Florida. He ranked No. 51 nationally. Known more as a basketball
recruit, he received his first football offer (Rutgers) after his sophomore season. His recruitment then exploded after he transferred to John Paul II. During his junior
season, Arnold added offers from major programs like Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Penn State and Texas A&M. H e also had several schools, including
Georgia Tech and Illinois, offer him for both basketball and football. Ultimately, Arnold narrowed down his final choice to Alabama, Fl orida and Georgia before
committing to head coach Nick Saban (as a cornerback) on signing day. He was the No. 5 recruit in Alabama’ s 2021 class (behind JC Latham, Tommy Brockermeyer,
Dallas Turner and Kool-Aid McKinstry).

Arnold talked with Crimson Tide basketball coach Nate Oats about the possibility of play two sports, but he decided to focus on football (often played one -on-one
basketball with Bryce Young after football practice). His younger half-brother (Leon Washington Jr.), the son of former Florida State and NFL running back Leon
Washington, was a three-star recruit in the 2024 class and signed with Florida Atlantic. Arnold elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: Redshirted Enrolled in May 2021
2022: (11/7) 45 1.0 0.0 0 9 1 Freshman All-American; Freshman All-SEC; Missed two games (flu, injury)
2023: (14/14) 63 6.5 1.0 1 17 5 First Team All-American; First Team All-SEC; Led SEC in INTs and passes defended
Total: (25/21) 108 7.5 1.0 1 26 6

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5116 189 8 7/8 31 5/8 76 1/4 4.50 2.59 1.52 37 10’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5116 188 8 3/4 31 1/2 76 1/8 4.53 2.64 1.61 35 1/2 - 4.24 6.69 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with controlled footwork in his pedal and transitions … outstanding route recognition and will anticipate break points before receiver
hits the stem … opens his hips easily to carry his athleticism in any direction … above-average vertical speed but can also decelerate cleanly for sticky coverage on
stop/comeback routes … comfortably turns his head, locates and makes plays on the football … understands how to leverage his body and use his long arms to
disrupt the catch point, without drawing obvious flags … above-average run defender for the position and minds his contain angles … physically fights through blocks
and hits like a safety … loves to compete (won’t take plays off) and carries himself with the charisma and mental toughness d esired at the position … smart, heady
player and does a terrific job communicating with the rest of the secondary … was an outside-only corner in 2022, but Alabama asked him to play both inside and
outside in 2023 (and he did so at a high level) … played 301 combined special-teams snaps over the last two seasons and was a regular on kick coverage and punt
returns … more passes defended (26) than games played (25) in his career … only FBS player with 12 -plus pass breakups and at least five interceptions in 202 3.

WEAKNESSES: Ordinary top-end speed — has a great 10-yard time (1.52 seconds), but a below-average “flying 20” (1.91) … guilty of turning his hips prematurely with
only average speed/burst as he tries to regain positioning … physical play style will lead to attention from officials (two pass interference penalties in 2023 — and a
few more could have been called) … played plenty of press in college but wasn’t asked to jam or reroute at the line … plays w ith acceptable play strength but will be
driven from the play at times by blockers … suffered a concussion in the second half vs. Tennessee (October 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Alabama, Arnold worked primarily at left outside cornerback in former head coach Nick Saban’s scheme and would follow receivers
to the slot, depending on the matchup (24.4 percent of snaps inside in 2023). After redshirting in 2021 and playing a part-time role in 2022, he led the SEC in both
passes defended (17) and interceptions (five) in 2023 and grew into one of the top cornerbacks in the country. A basketball-focused athlete most of his life, Arnold is
fluid when he opens up with speed, gear-down skills and body control to stay in phase with basic or sophisticated routes. With average recovery skills, he needs to
continue developing his discipline versus both pass and the run, but his awareness for the football is outstandi ng, and he plays with urgency in run support. Overall,
Arnold offers an ideal blend of cover athleticism and competitive makeup, with the ball skills to make plays at every level o f the field. He is scheme-versatile and
has the talent to work inside or outside. He can be an NFL team’s No. 1 cornerback, offering a skill set similar to that of the Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 10 overall)

2. QUINYON MITCHELL | Toledo 6001 | 195 lbs. | 5SR Williston, Fla. (Williston) 7/18/2001 (age 22.77) #27
BACKGROUND: Quinyon Mitchell, the third oldest of six children (two boys, four girls), was born and raised in Williston, a small town (population of less than 3,000)
about 20 miles south of Gainesville. He grew up very close with his mother (Mashona Solomon) but primarily lived with grandmo ther (Marilyn Johnson) until he was
age 9. Mitchell started playing sports at age 6 and quickly developed a passion for football throughout pee-wee and youth leagues. He attended Williston High School,
where he was a four-year letterman and played both ways (cornerback and slotback). As a sophomore, he hit a six-inch growth spurt and became a starter, posting 40
tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble. As a junior, he earned second team All -State with 29 tackles, 15 passes defended, three interceptions (one returned
for a touchdown) and one forced fumble, as Williston advanced to the 1A state playoffs for the first time in almost a decade. For his senior season in 2018, Mitchell
battled through an ankle injury and finished with 16 tackles and three interceptions, earning an invite to the 2018 Central F lorida All-Star Classic. He recorded a
combined 1,159 rushing yards and 297 receiving yards for his career, adding 11 rushing touchdowns as a senior and a kick-return touchdown as a junior. Mitchell also
lettered in basketball and track at Williston, setting the school record in the 100 meters (10.99 seconds).

A three-star recruit, Mitchell was the No. 159 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 253 recruit in Florida. Prior to h is junior season, the Toledo coaching
staff discovered him at a recruiting camp and offered a scholarship. Mitchell also re ceived offers from Florida Atlantic, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, South
Alabama and South Florida. He committed to Toledo the summer before his senior year, but several Power 5 programs entered the picture — including an offer from
Illinois that made Mitchell think twice about his options. In the end, he stayed loyal to head coach Jason Candle and signed with the Rockets. Be cause of his grades,
Mitchell was forced to grayshirt during the 2019 season and sit out a semester before he was able to enroll in January 2020 (technically, he was a member of Toledo’s
2020 recruiting class). He graduated with his degree in communications and media studies (December 2023). Mitchell accepted h is invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: Grayshirt
2020: (6/0) 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (13/13) 34 2.0 1.0 1 8 0
2022: (14/14) 41 3.5 0.0 0 25 5 Second Team All-American; First Team All-MAC; Led FBS in passes defended; Led MAC in INTs; 2 pick sixes
2023: (13/13) 40 1.0 0.0 0 19 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-MAC; Led MAC in passes def.; Blocked punt; Missed bowl (opt-out)
Total: (46/40) 122 6.5 1.0 1 52 6

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COMBINE 6001 195 9 1/4 31 75 3/4 4.33 2.53 1.54 38 10’2” - - 20 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6002 198 9 1/8 31 1/8 75 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — choice)

STRENGTHS: Composed, fluid athlete with solid size and above-average speed (23.58 mph in practice) … balanced in his turn and run to stay on the same plane
vertically … flashes a secondary burst when the ball is in the air … outstanding route recognition and anticipation to locate and play the football (NFL scout: “From
now on, I’m calling him ‘right on Q’”.) … elite ball production, with half of his pass breakups coming downfield and the other half from his read-and-drive conviction
downhill … had a four-interception game (two returned for touchdowns) against Northern Illinois in 2022, becoming the only FBS player with four interceptions and
two pick sixes in the same game since at least 2000 … didn’t commit a penalty in 2023 (and drew only one pass interference fl ag in 2022) … didn’t play a ton of press
but showed credible patience when he did … alert as a run defender, and missed tackles were rare on his senior film … stronger than he looks and had a 555-pound
squat at Toledo … productive special-teams resume (444 career snaps) and played on both punt-return and punt-coverage units the last four seasons (blocked a punt
in 2023) … reserved by nature and described as “humble” and “reliable” by his teammates, but he asked the staff to coach him hard … admirable toughness and will
play through minor injuries … didn’t miss a game the last three seasons (40 straight starts).

WEAKNESSES: Modest build and average play strength … played mostly off-man and zone and would often give up too much of a cushion at the sticks … will turn his
hips prematurely at times, protecting against vertical shots but conceding targets on stop/comebacks … needs to be more violent and forceful with his punch to shed
perimeter blocks … faced several talented opponents (allowed an 8-yard touchdown to Marvin Harrison Jr. on the 2022 Ohio State tape) but didn’t go up against a
gauntlet of high-level receivers in the MAC … outside corner in college with minimal experience lining up inside (only 4.7 percent of defensive snaps came in the slot).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Toledo, Mitchell was a perimeter cornerback in defensive coordinator Vince Kehres’ zone-heavy scheme. Only the second player in
Rockets history to earn All-America honors in back-to-back seasons, he departed as the most productive defensive back in Toledo history, having set school records
for passes defended in a season (25) and career (52). Often asked to play on an island in off-man or zone, Mitchell has the athletic talent to mirror all over the field
and always appears under control, because of his play recognition and composure in coverage. With his awareness and feel for timing, his ball skills are deserv ing of
the “elite” adjective (responsible for 43 passes defended and six interceptions over the last 27 games). Overall, Mitchell is a balanced size/speed athlete who stays
in phase up and down the field, doesn’t panic and makes plays on the football at a high rate. His tape and traits show an NFL -ready starter with a bright future.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 11 overall)

3. NATE WIGGINS | Clemson 6013 | 173 lbs. | 3JR Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake) 8/28/2003 (age 20.66) #2
BACKGROUND: Nathaniel “Nate” Wiggins grew up just outside downtown Atlanta. He tried multiple sports (baseball, basketball, track) throughout childhood and
started playing football at age 4 at Pittman Park in South Atlanta. Football quickly became his go-to sport, and he starred for the Pittman Park Panthers and Hapeville
Hornets throughout youth levels (his No. 2 jersey has since been retired in both leagues). Wiggins originally attended Henry W. Grady High School (now known as
Midtown High School). He saw varsity reps as a freshman and nabbed his first career interception. As a sophomore in 2018, he recorded 18 catches for 262 yards and
two touchdowns. Despite Grady winning just three games in 2019, Wiggins shined as a junior and announced himself as one of th e best players in the state. Excelling
on both sides of the ball, he finished the 2019 season with 30 receptions for 814 yards (27.1 average) and 10 touchdowns (nin e receiving, one rushing), adding 25
tackles and three interceptions (one returned 100-plus yards for a touchdown). Wanting a chance to play against better competition for his senior season, Wiggins
transferred to Westlake High School — the same alma mater as former Clemson first-round cornerback A.J. Terrell. Wiggins helped lead Westlake to an 11 -2 record
and the 2020 regional title, playing both cornerback and wide receiver (16 catches for 428 yards and five touchdowns). He earned first team All-State on defense and
was selected for the 2021 All-American Bowl. Wiggins also lettered in basketball at Grady.

A four-star recruit, Wiggins was the No. 7 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Georgia. After his sophomore season, he picked up his first
few FBS offers, from programs like Florida and Kansas State. The recruiting floodgates opened when he received several notable offers after his junior season,
including from Arkansas, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Missouri, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Wiggins strongly considered playing on the West Coast
for either Oregon or USC, but he initially committed to LSU prior to his senior season (August 2020). However, he started to feel “uneasy” about the situation in Baton
Rouge and flipped to Clemson the week before signing day. At that point, he had been training with former Clemson defensive back Justin Miller, which played a part
in his decision. Wiggins was the fifth-ranked recruit in the Tigers’ 2021 class and enrolled early as a 17 -year-old freshman. He founded the Wiggs Worldwide
Foundation in 2023 to help youth in underprivileged communities. Wiggins skipped the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (11/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/11) 29 2.0 0.0 0 14 1 Led team in passes defended; 98-yard INT TD; Blocked FG; Missed one game (hip flexor)
2023: (10/7) 25 1.0 1.0 2 11 2 First Team All-ACC; Led team in passes def.; 46-yard INT TD; Missed two games (knee); Opted out of bowl game
Total: (34/18) 56 3.0 1.0 2 27 3

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COMBINE 6013 173 9 30 1/2 74 1/4 4.28 2.52 1.50 36 10’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, skill drills — right groin)
PRO DAY 6015 182 8 7/8 30 7/8 73 3/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: High-caliber athlete with the top-end speed to stay attached to receivers one-on-one (his 1.76-second “flying 20” was the fastest at the 2024 combine)
… displays sudden footwork and hip flip to mirror different types of receivers … explosive click and clo se from off coverage … rarely out of position but has the make-
up skills to easily recover when needed … good awareness in man and zone — returns his eyes to the quarterback to maintain position and play the football …
effectively plays through the hands of receivers without making early contact (penalized only once for pass interference in 2023) … able to get receiver s to the ground
(his receptions allowed rarely included YAC) … doesn’t lack for confidence and enjoys trying to get in the head of receivers (NFL scout: “He’s the type of competitor

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you love on your squad but despise him if (he’s) not.”) … described as “immature” when he first arrived by head coach Dabo Swinney, but he was praised by the
coaching staff for his maturation and “buy-in” the last two seasons … one of the youngest prospects in the draft class … led Clemson in passes defe nded each of the
last two seasons and was a threat to score with the ball in his hands (returned two of his three career interceptions for tou chdowns).

WEAKNESSES: Sleek and slender frame with below-average bulk/mass and mediocre arm length … late escaping blocks and must become more of a factor in the run
game … patient in press but needs to use better physicality at the line … guilty of grabbing in coverage and needs to continue developing his transition technique …
missed some time because of injuries: hyperextension and bone bruise to his left knee (September 2023), sidelining him for two games; missed one game as a
sophomore because of a hip flexor (September 2022) … inconsistent as a jammer on punt-return coverages … almost all of his college experience came outside and
wasn’t asked to play much as a nickel.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Clemson, Wiggins was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s scheme. An ascending player throughout his
time with the Tigers, he combined for 25 passes defended in 23 games over the last two seasons and allowed j ust 43.9 percent completions when targeted in 2023.
(Two of his three career interceptions came against Drake Maye). Wiggins moves with quiet, controlled feet/hips to seamlessly transition out of breaks and accelerate
to top gear (allowed only one catch of 20-plus yards on 41 targets in 2023). Though he needs to improve his consistency as a run defender, he shows tremendous
effort in pursuit and had two chase-down forced fumbles that saved touchdowns in 2023 (Miami and North Carolina). Overall, Wiggins’ slight frame and suspect play
strength are legitimate concerns, but he is a fast and fluid athlete with the cover awareness and on-ball production to be a starting perimeter corner in the NFL.
He projects as a longtime NFL starter with tools like those of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 24 overall)

4. COOPER DEJEAN | Iowa 6004 | 202 lbs. | 3JR Odebolt, Iowa (OA-BCIG) 2/9/2003 (age 21.21) #3

BACKGROUND: Cooper DeJean (DEE-jean), the oldest of three boys, was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., and grew up in Odebolt, a small town (population of less than 1,000)
in western Iowa (70 miles from the Nebraska border). He competed in multiple sports throughout childhood — mainly baseball, basketball and football. Basketball
was his first love, and he quickly became one of the best AAU players in the state. He also played local and travel football and saw time at multiple positions (mostly
running back). DeJean attended OA-BCIG High School, which includes four local towns (Odebolt, Arthur, Battle Creek and Ida Grove). After seeing minimal varsity
action as a freshman, he started as a sophomore wide receiver and earned All -State honors with 66 receptions for 1,023 yards and 1 2 touchdowns, adding an
interception at defensive back. As a junior, DeJean moved to quarterback and led OA-BCIG to an undefeated 13-0 record and the 2019 2A state championship (first
state title in school history). He finished that season with 3,546 passi ng yards, 1,292 rushing yards and 66 offensive touchdowns (42 passing, 24 rushing), plus 34
tackles and five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) on defense and a pair of punt -return touchdowns. He earned first team All-State and All-District honors
and was named district MVP.

As a senior, DeJean led the team to another undefeated record and the 2020 state title, including a legendary performance in the state championship game. For his
final season (his third season as a captain), he passed for 3,447 yards, rushed for 1,235 yards and accounted for 59 offensive touchdowns (35 passing, 24 rushing). On
defense, DeJean finished with 54 tackles and three interceptions. He again earned first team All -State and All-District honors and was named Iowa Gatorade Player of
the Year. DeJean departed OA-BCIG with numerous school records, including career passing yards and career passing touchdowns; his all -purpose yards as a junior
(4,838) and senior (4,682) rank second and third, respectively, in state history. He was a four-sport standout in high school and also lettered in baseball, basketball
and track. On the basketball court, he was one of the most productive players in the state and finished his senior year with averages of 25.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and
7.1 assists per game. DeJean closed his basketball career with 1,832 total points (58 points behind T.J. Hockenson). In track, he won the state championship as a
senior in the long jump and 100 meters (and finished second in the 200 meters). His posted personal bests of 10.66 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.92 in the 200 and
24 feet, 2 inches in the long jump.

A four-star recruit, DeJean was the No. 26 safety in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Iowa. His first scholarship offer came from Iowa Western, and
several FCS programs (Illinois State, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa and South Dakota State) also extended offers. DeJean visited Iowa for junior day in January
2020 and left with his first FBS offer. He committed to the Hawkeyes two months later (March 2020) and shut down his recruitm ent prior to his senior year. DeJean
was the No. 3 recruit in head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 2021 class. Both of his parents were college athletes: his dad (Jason), who was an assistant coach at OA-BCIG,
played basketball at Huron University (S.D.); his mom (Katie) played softball at Briar Cliff and Huron. DeJean’s younger brother (Beckett) finished his freshman season
in 2023 as a defensive back at FCS South Dakota. His youngest brother (Jaxx) is a rising sophomore in high school and next up in the family pipeline to play college
football. DeJean elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (7/1) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (13/13) 75 3.0 0.0 0 13 5 Second Team All-Big Ten; Bowl game MVP; Led team in INTs; Three INT TDs (45, 32, 14 yards)
2023: (10/10) 41 2.0 0.0 0 7 2 First Team All-Big Ten (DB and PR); Big Ten DB of Year; Big Ten PR of Year; Missed final four games (right leg)
Total: (30/24) 120 5.0 0.0 0 20 7

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COMBINE 6004 203 9 5/8 31 1/8 74 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right leg)
PRO DAY 6005 202 9 3/4 31 1/8 78 4.44 2.60 1.53 38 1/2 10’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with above-average speed (member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List”) … alert, disciplined and smooth in his movements, which allow
him to use a variety of techniques (bail, press, mirror, etc.) … anticipates well and credits his time as a high school quarterback for developing his feel in coverage …
finds the football and produces receiver-like plays at the catch point … does fun things with the ball in his hands — returned three of his seven career interceptions
for touchdowns and saw a handful of offensive snaps in 2023 (and was poised for more before his injury) … plays physical, regardless of the down, and r eceivers know
they’re in for a dogfight … reliable run defender and plays with outstanding control and hand strength as a tackler … averaged 13.1 yards per punt return (31/406/1)
with one touchdown (had another return touchdown called back) … also a gunner on punt coverage (12 special-teams tackles) … humble and soft-spoken by nature
and deflects praise towards his teammates (served on the team’s “Player Council” as a sophomore and junior) … NFL scouts say he can channel any nerves into a
competitive performance … experienced playing multiple positions in the back seven .

WEAKNESSES: Only average reaction burst and first step isn’t as explosive as his full strides … guilty of taking extra steps at the top o f routes or in his change of
direction, giving up initial separation to receivers … not shy about grabbing to recover or getting h andsy downfield (flagged for pass interference against Purdue and

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Northwestern in 2023) … suffered a broken fibula in his right leg while practicing with the offense (November 2023), an injury which required season-ending surgery
and sidelined him for most of the draft process (medically cleared in March 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Iowa, DeJean was an inside-outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s zone -heavy scheme. He also saw snaps at
safety and the Hawkeyes’ hybrid “Cash” position. After matching the school record with three pick sixes in 2022, he was recognized as the Big Ten’s Tatum-Woodson
Defensive Back of the Year and the Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year in 2023 — despite his late-season leg injury. With his natural anticipation in
coverage, DeJean is rarely out of position and uses athletic gifts and top-tier ball skills to make plays (allowed only one catch of 15-plus yards in 2023). Though he has
a steady process to gather and go, his lack of initial suddenness is something he must continue to mask to limit separation at the top of routes. Overall, DeJean is one
of the best tackling defensive backs in the class and shows playmaking skills in coverage, because of his athletic instincts and competitive makeup. Along with an
immediate special-teams role (as a returner and gunner), his NFL starter-quality skill set fits interchangeably at cornerback, safety or nickel.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 25 overall)

5. KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY | Alabama 5114 | 196 lbs. | 3JR Birmingham, Ala. (Pinson Valley) 9/30/2002 (age 21.57) #1

BACKGROUND: Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry, an only child, grew up in Birmingham. He earned the “Kool -Aid” nickname from his maternal grandmother (Brenda
Allen), who said he had a “Kool-Aid smile” from birth. McKinstry started playing football at age 5, primarily as a running back, and was an avid basketball player
throughout childhood. McKinstry was a wide receiver and cornerback in middle school and started working out with the Pinson Valley High School varsity squad while
in eighth grade. As a freshman, he primarily played wide receiver and caught passes from quarterback Bo Nix, until an injury in the secondary increased his r ole at
cornerback. McKinstry helped lead Pinson Valley to a 15-0 record and the 2017 6A state championship, delivering a forced fumble and interception in the title game.
Despite Pinson Valley losing its 2018 season opener, McKinstry helped the program win another state title and earned first te am All-State honors on defense.

Prior to McKinstry’s senior season, head coach Patrick Nix (Bo’s father and a former college football quarterback and head coach), left to take a different job; Sam
Shade, a former Alabama and NFL safety and coach, took over as head coach for the 2020 season. As a senior, McKinstry won his third state championship at Pinson
Valley (defeated Spanish Fort in Bryant-Denny Stadium). He was named Alabama’s Mr. Football and the USA Today Male Athlete of the Year with 45 catches for 706
yards and 11 touchdowns, adding 22 tackles, 12 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions, despite offenses often not throwing his direction. McKinstry was also a
standout basketball player at Pinson Valley and surpassed 1,000 points in his prep career. As a sophomore guard, he helped th e program win its first state
championship, notching 15 points and five rebounds in the title game. As a junior, McKinstry averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 reboun ds and 3.7 assists per game.

A five-star recruit, McKinstry was the No. 1 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in the state of Alabama. He was ranked No. 18 nationally and
was the sixth highest-ranked defensive player in the class. As a freshman, he received his first Division I offer, from his hometown UAB (August 2017). Before the end
of his freshman year, McKinstry added offers from more than half the SEC, including Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee. He
added offers from national programs, like Clemson, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State, but he wanted to stay in the SEC footprint and named a top three of
Alabama, Auburn and LSU. McKinstry had grown up an Alabama fan and always envisioned him winning a national title fo r the Tide, though, so he officially
committed midway through his senior year. He was the No. 4 recruit in Nick Saban’s 2021 class (behind JC Latham, Tommy Brockermeyer and Dallas Turner). Hoping
to be a dual-sport athlete in college, McKinstry — who’d also been recruited by Nate Oats — practiced with the Alabama basketball team after enrolling in January
2021 until football spring practices started. He decided to give up basketball and focus on football in 2022. McKinstry has several NIL deals, including (of course) the
Kool-Aid drink brand. He graduated with his degree from Alabama (December 2023). He elected to skip his senior season and enter th e 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (15/6) 25 1.0 1.0 0 2 1 Freshman All-SEC; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/13) 35 2.0 1.0 0 16 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-SEC (CB); Second Team All-SEC (PR); Led SEC in passes defended
2023: (14/14) 32 2.0 0.0 0 7 0 First Team All-American; First Team All-SEC
Total: (42/33) 92 5.0 2.0 0 25 2

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COMBINE 5114 199 8 1/2 32 75 7/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right foot)
PRO DAY 5113 196 8 1/2 31 7/8 75 1/4 4.47 2.72 1.44 34 1/2 10’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — right foot)

STRENGTHS: Patient athlete in his mirror techniques to limit wasted movements … balanced lower body and hips for smooth transitions … no t only does he have long
arms, but he knows how to use them to disrupt air space … has a knack for reading the eyes of receivers w ith his back to the ball and knowing when to get his hands
up to attack the catch point … didn’t commit a penalty in 2023 … does a nice job seeing through receivers, shedding/avoiding the block and making the tackle (had
two missed tackles against Texas in 2023, but only one the rest of the season) … accounted for 418 punt-return yards over the last two seasons (fifth most in the FBS
over that span), averaging 11.3 yards per return … carries himself with confidence on and off the field and has an “alpha personality,” according to his coaches …
physically and emotionally resilient and didn’t miss a game after stepping foot in Tuscaloosa three years ago.

WEAKNESSES: Average speed and twitch by NFL standards … requires a beat to gear down, unfurl his long legs and react to sudden route chan ge … got his hands on
plenty of footballs but had only two interceptions (2,199 defensive snaps) … average competitiveness on tape, especially compared to Terrion Arnold on the other
side of Alabama’s secondary … normally a strong tackler; misses usually come from lazily throwing his shoulder and bouncing o ff the ball carrier instead of wrapping
up and finishing … muffed five punts over the last two seasons … didn’t miss any games in college but suffered a concussion vs. Georgia in the SEC Champ ionship
Game (December 2023) and sat out most of the second half; combine medicals revealed a Jones fracture in his right foot … ou tside-only corner in college.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Alabama, McKinstry lined up primarily at right outside cornerback in former head coach Nick Saban’s scheme (9 9.1 percent of his
snaps came out wide). After starting for Saban as a freshman and leading the SEC in passes defended as a sophomore, his production was cut in half in 2023 — but so
were his targets (from 80 to 39), and his tape was incrementally better each of the last three seasons. Although he lacks sud den twitch in his movements, McKinstry
plays with a confident and controlled demeanor. NFL scouts say that both LSU receivers in this draft class (Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr.) have called McKinstry
the best cornerback they faced in college. He raises the degree of difficulty for completions with his length and ability to play through the hands of receivers. Overall,
McKinstry doesn’t play with high-level speed or aggression, but he is a long, smooth athlete with the football IQ that should translate quickly to an NFL field. His
game reminds me of James Bradberry’s, and he will compete for starting reps as a rookie.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 30 overall)

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6. MIKE SAINRISTIL | Michigan 5093 | 182 lbs. | 5SR Everett, Mass. (Everett) 10/3/2000 (age 23.56) #0
BACKGROUND: Mike (Mye-key) Sainristil (SANE-ri-still), the middle child of three (older brother and younger sister), was born in Port Au Prince, Haiti and speaks
fluent Creole. Because of civil unrest following Haiti’s 2000 election, Sainristil’s parents (Carlot and Raymonde) moved the family to the United States when Sainristil
was three months old. The family settled in the Boston area, where Raymonde worked for a radio station, just as he had in Haiti. Sainristil started playing football at
the Pop Warner level for the Cyclones and continued playing through middle school. He attended Everett High School (teammates with FS Lewis Cine, TE Isaiah Likely
and DE Josiah Stewart) and became a starter immediately as a freshman, playing offense (receiver and running back), defense ( cornerback) and special teams
(returner). Sainristil helped lead Everett to back-to-back Division I state championships as a sophomore and junior. As a junior, he was named Massachusetts
Gatorade Player of the Year with 13 total touchdowns on offense and 33 tackles and four interceptions on defense. As a senio r, Sainristil again earned Gatorade
Player of the Year in the state and led Everett to 12 wins, with its lone loss coming in the 2018 state playoff semifinals. H e finished his final season with 32 catches for
792 yards (24.8 average) and 17 total touchdowns, adding six interceptions on defense. Sainristil also lettered in track at Everett and is a talented musician (plays the
violin, piano, drums and sang in the choir at Boston Missionary Baptist Church).

A three-star recruit, Sainristil was the No. 59 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 1 recruit in Massachusetts. After his sophomore year, he received a
scholarship offer from Boston College. Virginia Tech was next to offer him, and he committed to the Hokies in February 2018. Sainristil added offers from several
Power 5 programs, like Michigan, North Carolina, Ole Miss and Wisconsin. After a late push by the Wolverines (specifically, b y former defensive coordinator Don
Brown), Sainristil flipped to Michigan during his senior season (November 2018). He graduated early and was the No. 20 recruit in Jim Harbaugh’s 26-man 2019 class.
Sainristil signed as an “athlete” but preferred to be on offense. He played wide receiver for three seasons before the coaches moved him to cornerback for the 2022
season. Sainristil took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Ann Arbor, so he could put another year of
defensive film together for NFL scouts. He graduated with his degree and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in social work. Sainristil accepted his invitation to
the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/1) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 WR; 8 catches, 145 yards, 1 TD; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (6/3) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 WR; 7 catches, 82 yards, 2 TDs; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (14/5) 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 WR; 21 catches, 305 yards, 2 TDs
2022: (14/11) 58 6.5 2.0 0 8 1 DB; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Moved to defense during 2022 spring practices; Team captain
2023: (15/15) 44 5.0 2.0 2 12 6 DB; First Team All-American; Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in passes defended, INTs; 2 pick sixes; Captain
Total: (62/35) 108 11.5 4.0 2 20 7

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5093 182 8 1/2 30 7/8 74 1/2 4.47 2.58 1.54 40 10’11” 4.01 6.99 14
PRO DAY 5092 179 8 1/2 30 3/4 74 - - - - - 4.18 6.95 - (stood on combine run, jumps, bench)

STRENGTHS: Controlled athlete with foot quickness and clean coverage transitions … former wide receiver, and it shows in the way he trac ks and aggressively attacks
the football in the air (six interceptions in 2023) … cleverly balances his eyes between quarterback and receiver to decipher route combinations … very alert in zones
… sticks to receivers in man and flagged only once in college (pass interference in the 2023 National Championship Game) … at hletic in run support to course correct
his angles on the move … low tackler and puts his helmet on the ball for knock-out opportunities … three interception returns of 70-plus yards (72, 71, 81) in 2023,
including two pick sixes (nickname growing up was “Sweetness”) … two-time team captain and described as a “player-coach” and “influencer” by the Michigan
coaching staff (for Michigan defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale: “Mike has changed the mindset of everybody on our team. … He’s easy to be drawn to.”) … has
experience at both inside and outside cornerback (and played on kickoff and punt coverage).

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and lacks ideal height, frame and length … size will create matchup opportunities for NFL pass catchers … deep spe ed is more average than
above average by NFL standards … inconsistent jam technique when attempting to get physical at the line … savvy quarterbacks will test out his aggressive play style
and get him to bite … will prematurely leave his feet when flying downhill as a run defender, giving the runner a chance to m ake a move … needs assistance from the
calvary at times to finish tackles … will turn 24 years old during his rookie season … only played on defense for two seasons in college.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Michigan, Sainristil was the starting nickel in former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s 4 -2-5 scheme, although he also saw 22.1
percent of his 2023 snaps at outside cornerback. After spending three years on offense for the Wolverines (when he enrolled, the coaches had internal battles as to
which side of the ball he would play), Sainristil moved to defense for his final two years and was voted team MVP of the nati on’s No. 1 defense. He is a fluid and alert
athlete with a wide receiver background — one of just five FBS players with at least six interceptions in 2023 (ranked No. 2 in the FBS with 232 interception -return
yards). Though he has some overaggressive tendencies, he trusts his instincts to anticipate and properly position h imself so he can make plays, both in coverage and
versus the run. Overall, Sainristil has obvious size limitations that will remove him from some team’s draft boards, but other teams will be more than happy to bet
on his outstanding toughness, instincts and ball skills. He will compete for immediate starting reps as a rookie nickel.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 43 overall)

7. ENNIS RAKESTRAW JR. | Missouri 5113 | 183 lbs. | 4JR West Dallas, Texas (Duncanville) 6/5/2002 (age 21.89) #2
BACKGROUND: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., the oldest of four children, was born and raised in the Dallas area by his mother (Shamika Quigley ). At age 3, Rakestraw’s
stepfather (Walter Quigley Jr.) became a father figure in his life, and a few years later signed him up for Pop Warner football (Rakestraw won a Pop Warner state
championship at Texas Stadium). Rakestraw, also a standout basketball player growing up, credits Quigley for coaching and motivating him on the football field, even
when he wanted to quit because his smaller size limited his playing time throughout youth football. He attended Duncanville High School and played cornerb ack on
the JV squad as a freshman before getting a callup to varsity. As a junior, Rakestraw helped Duncanville to a 14 -1 record and the 2018 6A District Title, with the
team’s only loss coming in the state championship game, on a Hail Mary by North Shore. As a senior, Rakestraw again led the p rogram to the state championship
game, where Duncanville fell for a second consecutive time to North Shore and finished with a 15-1 record. Rakestraw finished his final season with modest
production (30 tackles, 16 passes defended, one interception), but he shined against several highly touted wide receivers (li ke Rakim Jarrett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba)
and didn’t allow a touchdown all season, which earned him the 2019 Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the Year award. Duncanville went 51-6 over his four
seasons with the program. He joined the Duncanville track team as a junior (sprints and rel ays) and set personal bests of 11.06 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.52 in
the 200 as a senior.

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A three-star recruit, Rakestraw was the No. 70 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 107 recruit in Texas. As college c oaches made the rounds at
Duncanville, he often went overlooked, mostly because of his size. After his junior season, Rakestraw received his first college offer (Grambling State), followed by his
first FBS offers (Air Force and Army). He joined the track team as a junior, and his times helped him garner more attention, leading to several more FBS offers
(Colorado State, FIU, Liberty, North Texas and Wyoming). Midway through his senior season, Rakestraw received his first Power 5 offer, from Missouri (recruited by
defensive backs coach David Gibbs). After a standout senior season, including another state championship run, his recruitment blew up — he added offers from
Arkansas, Baylor, Georgia, Miami, Michigan State and South Carolina. A few weeks before signing day, Rakestraw received an offer from in-state giant Texas and then
one from Alabama, his “dream school” from childhood. On signing day, he was prepared to sign with Nick Saban, but he felt a sense of loyalty to Missouri and
committed to the Tigers instead. Rakestraw was the No. 5 recruit in Eli Drinkwitz’s first class at Missouri. He is a three -time SEC Academic Honor Roll athlete and
graduated with his degree in parks, recreation, sports and tourism with an emphasis in sport management (December 2023). Rake straw elected to skip his senior
season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior B owl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (10/10) 24 2.0 1.0 0 6 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (4/1) 13 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Redshirted; Missed the final nine games (ACL)
2022: (13/13) 34 3.5 0.0 2 13 1
2023: (9/8) 35 1.5 0.0 1 3 0 Missed four games (groin)
Total: (36/32) 106 7.0 1.0 3 24 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5113 183 8 1/2 32 75 5/8 4.51 2.59 1.52 - 10’0” - - - (no vertical, shuttle, 3-cone, skills — groin)
PRO DAY 5117 187 8 3/4 31 3/8 74 3/8 4.56 2.65 1.56 - - 4.38 - 13 (no vertical or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Patient, controlled footwork to stay attached from press man … change-of-direction and movement skills help him mirror receivers on underneath
patterns … transitions well laterally to break on slants and front-facing throws … doesn’t consistently jam but looks to smother and disrupt route timing … always ball-
searching at the catch point and uses his length to rake the ball out … moderate production (17 combined passes defended in 22 games the past two seasons) … feisty
and willing in run support and seems to play stronger than his weight … described as “super competitive” by his coaches and c learly carries an emotional swagger on
tape … experienced on special-teams coverages (250 snaps) and logged three tackles as a gunner on punts … played both inside and outside in college.

WEAKNESSES: Lean and lanky body type with slender shoulders … doesn’t have the frame to add considerable bulk … average deep speed and st ruggles to match the
stem burst of receivers … guilty of hanging on receivers at the break point (flagged five times for pass inte rference and once for defensive holding over the last two
seasons) … came away with only one interception in 36 career games … can do a better job with run fits … bad habit of droppin g his eyes and whiffing on tackle
attempts (see 2023 Florida tape) … injury history will be scrutinized — suffered a torn ACL in practice (October 2021), requiring season-ending surgery; missed four
games (and played through several others) with a groin injury (September 2023).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Missouri, Rakestraw played left and right cornerback (and over the slot) in defensive coordinator Blake Baker ’s man and zone
schemes. After passing on Alabama and Texas as a recruit, he quickly became a starter in Columbia as a tru e freshman and played well in the SEC the last four seasons
(when he wasn’t on the injury list). With his physicality and footwork, Rakestraw is at his best in press man, where he can stay square and smother underneath
routes. Though he stays balanced in his transitions, he can lose a stride vertically to speed (his 1.92 “flying 20” time ranked 26th out of 28 cornerbacks who ran the
40-yard dash at the combine). His lack of interception-worthy plays is a concern, too. Overall, Rakestraw doesn’t have the desired long speed or build for his
position, and his injury history is a concern, but he plays aggressive, sticky coverage with NFL -quality movement skills and confidence. He has NFL starting man-
cover talent, if he stays healthy.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 49 overall)

8. T.J. TAMPA | Iowa State 6007 | 194 lbs. | 4SR St. Petersburg, Fla. (Lakewood) 3/13/2002 (age 22.12) #2
BACKGROUND: Marques “T.J.” Tampa, who has an older sister, grew up in the Atlanta area and played multiple sports throughout childhood, including basketball and
football. He attended St. Francis High School in Alpharetta, where he was a varsity defensive back and wide receiver. As a so phomore, Tampa recorded 28 receptions
for 560 yards and four touchdowns, adding 46 tackles on defense. Midway through his sophomore year, he moved to St. Petersbur g with his father (Marques) to be
closer to family. Tampa enrolled at Lakewood (his father’s alma mater) and joined the basketball team midseason as a sophomore. As a junior for the Lakewood
football team, he posted 37 catches for 769 yards (20.8 average) and six touchdowns, adding 32 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and one interception (returned
for a touchdown) as a defensive back. As a senior, Tampa finished with 30 catches for 554 yards (18.5 average) and nine touch downs, earning All-County and All-
Conference honors for the second straight season. He also earned basketball All-County honors as a junior and senior and was named 2020 County Athlete of the
Year. Tampa averaged 10.5 points per game during that senior year and led Lakewood to the conference championship.

A three-star recruit, Tampa was the No. 171 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 149 recruit in Florida. He receive d recruiting interest on the
basketball court, too, including an offer from James Madison — but he was focused on playing football in college. Iowa State and head coach Matt Campbell started
recruiting him early and offered after his junior season, initially to be a wide receiver. However, after a campus visit to Ames (and a delayed flight that forced him to
stay in town an extra day and work out with the defensive backs), the coaches talked to him about playing defense. Prior to his senior year, he committed to
Campbell and the Cyclones over Cincinnati, Maryland, South Florida and Syracuse. After seeing Tampa in a 7 -on-7 tournament, Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart
made a late push to sign him, but he stayed committed to Iowa State and was the No. 16 recruit in the Cyclones’ 2020 class (o ne spot behind WR Xavier Hutchinson).
His father was a standout guard at Barry University in Miami (1992-96), leading the team in scoring and steals. T.J.’s older sister (Nichel) played college basketball at
Western Kentucky (2017-18) and Barry University (2018-21). Tampa declined his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (9/0) 5 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in August 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/5) 18 0.5 0.0 0 3 0
2022: (12/12) 39 5.0 0.0 0 10 1 Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in passes defended
2023: (12/12) 44 3.0 0.0 0 9 2 Third Team All-Big 12; First Team All-Big 12; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (46/29) 106 9.5 0.0 0 22 3

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6007 189 9 5/8 32 1/8 78 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — hamstring)
PRO DAY 6007 194 9 3/8 32 1/8 79 3/8 4.58 2.65 1.64 - - 4.07 6.97 - (no jumps or bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Terrific size with explosiveness in his lower half … quick-footed and uses side shuffle and pedal from off coverage … shows a little rigidity in his hips but
stays controlled when he opens to carry receivers on crossers or vertical routes … not shy rerouting and has the tools to dev elop his jam technique … alert player and
returns his eyes to the pocket to get a beat on throws … instinctive ball skills and aggressively attacks the catch point with strong leaping ability (prides himself on his
dunking skills and comes from a basketball family) … can be physical in the run game , when he wants to … head coach Matt Campbell gives Tampa credit for
“trusting” the Iowa State coaching staff when it wanted to move him from wide receiver (Campbell: “He’s had to work really hard, physically and mentally, to become
great.”) … a jammer on punt-return coverage all four seasons … bowl opt-out was the only game he missed the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Average long speed … often finds himself too upright and leggy in his coverage transitions … only average moving laterally, and receivers can release
quickly when he lines up near the line of scrimmage … needs to become more fluent with press-man techniques … will use his length to try and slow receivers but
needs to be more subtle in this area (pass interference and holding against Kansas State in 2023) … physical striker downhill but needs to clean up the overaggressive
angles and diving tackle attempts … too many missed tackles, in several games (see 2023 Texas and Kansas State tapes) … doesn’t have much experience as an inside
cornerback covering slot receivers … didn’t work out at the combine because of a hamstring injury (March 2024).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Iowa State, Tampa lined up at left outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Jon Heacock’s zone -heavy scheme. After initially
recruiting him as a wide receiver, the Cyclones’ coaches (including former NFL cornerback Hank Poteat) saw Tampa’s potential at cornerback and helped develop him
into one of the top defensive players in the Big 12 — he allowed just one touchdown catch in his final 934 defensive snaps. Tampa has the ingredients to be a press-
man corner, but he did his best work on tape from off coverage, where he accurately saw through receivers to the quarterback and overlapped zones to drive on
throws. Despite having only three interceptions on his college resume, he plays the ball well, with the timing to attack the catch point simultaneously with receivers.
Overall, Tampa gets a little sticky with his footwork at the top of routes, but he doesn’t lose much separation and plays wit h the size, range and ball skills to be
disruptive. He has the tools and potential to be a starting perimeter cornerback in various schemes.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 55 overall)

9. ANDRU PHILLIPS | Kentucky 5106 | 190 lbs. | 4JR Mauldin, S.C. (Mauldin) 11/30/2001 (age 22.40) #23
BACKGROUND: Andru “Dru” Phillips, one of four children (three boys, one girl), was born in Birmingham, Ala., lived in Atlanta and then grew up in Louisville. He was
raised in a family of athletes and played multiple sports throughout childhood. Prior to high school, his father (Carlos) acc epted a new job (president and CEO of the
Greenville Chamber of Commerce), and the family relocated to northern South Carolina. Phillips enrolled at Mauldin High Schoo l as a freshman and played both ways
on the JV football team before getting called up to varsity. He started on varsity as a sophomore and finished with 50 tackles, 15 passes defended and one
interception, earning All-Region honors and helping the team to an 8-5 record. As a junior, Phillips posted 29 tackles, 1.0 sack, one interception and one forced
fumble. For his senior season in 2019, he was named first team All-State and earned an invitation to the Shrine Bowl with 38 tackles and two interceptions. Phillips
was also a standout track athlete in high school and as a senior ranked No. 1 in the nation in the triple jump. He twice earned All -State honors and won the triple
jump (49 feet, 4 inches) at the 2019 state championships. Phillips also set personal bests of 11.00 seconds in the 100 meters, 23.07 in the 200, 54.88 in the 400 and
22-2.5 in the long jump.

A three-star recruit, Phillips was the No. 47 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in South Carolina. As a legacy at Kentucky, he received his
first scholarship offer from head coach Mark Stoops the summer before his junior season (June 2018). Phillips added several Power 5 offers (Colorado, Kansas,
Louisville, NC State, Syracuse, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and West Virginia). But he’d grown up attending Kentucky games, and it was his “lifelong dream” to play for
the Wildcats. Phillips officially committed in April 2019 and was the No. 18 recruit in Stoops’ 2020 class.

His father is from Owensboro, Ky. and played linebacker for Kentucky (1986 -90). His mother (LaTonya) was a multi-sport athlete at Danville High School. His older
brother (C.J.) was an All-Conference offensive lineman at FCS Morehead State (2012-16) and finished his career with 46 straight starts. Phillips graduated with his
degree in integrated strategic communication (December 2023). He skipped his senior season and entered the 2024 NFL Draft. Ph illips accepted his invitation to the
2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (4/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (9/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (13/4) 31 1.5 0.0 0 5 0
2023: (12/12) 47 1.5 0.0 0 5 0 Missed one game (injury)
Total: (38/16) 82 3.0 0.0 0 10 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5106 190 8 3/4 31 1/4 75 4.48 2.63 1.60 42 11’3” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5106 192 8 3/4 31 1/2 75 - - - - - 4.29 6.98 16 (stood on combine run, jumps)

STRENGTHS: Competes with a physical mindset and looks to reroute receivers early … fluent in multiple techniques (press, bail, side-turn, etc.), thanks to his footwork
and acceleration control … will find himself in compromised positions because of his aggression, b ut he has the makeup speed to quickly recover … anticipates well
from depth to drive and disrupt … plays through the hands of receivers downfield for late rakes … doesn’t have a large frame, but he’s no stranger to the weight room
and plays with functional length and play strength … does a nice job punching off blocks and squaring ball carriers … experienced on kick an d punt coverages (12
special-teams tackles in his college career) … experienced both inside and outside (played every snap as the n ickel in 2023 against Tennessee).

WEAKNESSES: Will lose the size battle against most NFL wide receivers … didn’t record an interception in college … didn’t play with a lar ge catch radius on tape, and
well-placed throws were often completed … allows a half-step of separation at the break point … his hands-on approach will attract attention from officials (two pass
interference penalties in 2023 vs. Missouri) … displays tackling toughness but finish and technique fall short (15 missed tackles in 2023) … one of six Kentucky players
charged with first-degree burglary (August 2021) in connection with an incident at a fraternity house party; a month later, a grand jury later c leared the players of
charges; the players involved then filed a civil suit that was later dropped.

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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Kentucky, Phillips was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Brad White’s zone-heavy scheme, moving inside to cover the
slot in subpackages (37.6 percent of his career snaps came inside). Although his production won’t jump o ff the page, his coverage tape improved each of his four
seasons in Lexington — and that continued with a strong week during Senior Bowl practices. With his lower-body quickness and agility, Phillips can drive from zone or
stay within arm’s length downfield in man. He prefers to play a physical brand of football, which is refreshing. However, his handsy tactics needs more subtle ty, and
his tackling requires better finishing control. Overall, Phillips falls short in a few categories, which leads to in-game volatility. He is battled-tested, though, with the
athletic instincts and feisty toughness that will translate to any level of football. He won’t be a fit for every team but offers inside -outside versatility with
immediate special-teams value, similar to Roger McCreary.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 61 overall)

10. KAMARI LASSITER | Georgia 5114 | 187 lbs. | 3JR Savannah, Ga. (American Christian) 1/23/2003 (age 21.26) #3
BACKGROUND: Kamari (Kuh-marh-ee) “K3” Lassiter grew up in Savannah. He joined a flag football league at age 3 (despite being too young for the league,
technically), then joined a tackle football team for six-year-olds when he was age four. He also played baseball and basketball, but football became his passion. He
looked up to his future Georgia teammate Nolan Smith, who was a few years older and also played in the Savannah youth leagues. Lassiter played for the Savannah
Stars for five seasons and won a youth league championship. He attended St. James Catholic Middle School in Savannah and played football there, but his mother
(Kammie Carter) received a promotion when Lassiter was in eighth grade, and the family moved to Tuscaloosa, Ala., for high school. Lassiter enrolled at American
Christian Academy, a private Christian school, and started on varsity as a 14 -year-old, 145-pound freshman cornerback. As a sophomore, he started both ways and
finished with 30 receptions for 716 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding two punt-return touchdowns and an interception on defense. He had his most productive
season as a junior, with four interceptions on defense and 41 catches for 939 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense. As a senior, Lassiter led American Christian to its
third straight regional title (before a loss in the 2020 state playoff semifinals), finishing his final season with 32 catches for 833 yards and 11 touchdowns. For his prep
career, he posted a combined 210 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 10 interceptions and four forced fumbles, as well as 103 catches for 2,488 receiving yards and 35
touchdowns. Lassiter lettered in basketball at ACA and joined the baseball team his senior year.

A four-star recruit, Lassiter was the No. 18 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 7 recruit in Alabama (No. 2 DB in t he state behind Kool-Aid McKinstry).
After Lassiter’s sophomore season, Georgia Tech gave him his first scholarship offer, followed by offers from Southern Miss, FAU and Yale (4.0 GPA in high school).
Lassiter played well at an Alabama camp in June 2019 and earned an offer from Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. He added offer s from Auburn, Florida State, LSU,
Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Tennessee but was waiting on Georgia. At the end of his junior year, Georgia and Clemson made Lassiter his final two offe rs. Despite his
Tuscaloosa ties, Lassiter wanted to return to Georgia, and he committed midway through his senior season. He was th e No. 13 recruit in Georgia’s 2021 class.
Random fact: Lassiter has a pit bull named Koco. After three seasons in Athens, he elected to skip his senior season and ente r the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (15/0) 11 0.0 0.0 0 3 1 Enrolled in June 2021
2022: (15/15) 38 5.0 0.5 0 4 0
2023: (14/14) 37 3.5 0.5 0 8 0 Second Team All-SEC
Total: (44/29) 86 8.5 1.0 0 15 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5114 186 8 7/8 30 7/8 73 3/4 - - - - - 4.12 6.62 - (no run, jumps, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5116 187 9 1/8 31 1/8 74 5/8 4.64 2.69 1.58 - - 4.08 - - (run and shuttle only; no jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Instinctive athlete with quick-reaction movements … smooth in his turn and run (6.62-second three-cone time was the fastest at the combine) … reads
well from bail technique, using his controlled movements to key, plant and drive … mature eye discipline, especially in zone, and smartly plays to his help … doesn’t
panic on deep balls and wasn’t flagged for pass interference in 2023 … highly competitive in coverage and against the run … physical stick-hit tackler … communicates
really well, pre- and post-snap … NFL scouts say they “love him in the building,” because of his football IQ and desire to be great (head co ach Kirby Smart: “He’s a kid
that’s been committed to excellence his whole life. … He’s made himself into a really good player through work ethic. He won’ t be outworked; he won’t be
outcompeted. You love that about a football player.”) … “cares” about special teams, according to the Georgia coaches (325 career special -teams snaps) … durable
and played in all 44 games the last three seasons, starting 29 straight games to finish his career.

WEAKNESSES: Average-looking frame and still has developing to do … below-average long speed and his 4.6 40-yard dash will scare off several teams … college ball
production is underwhelming and only career interception came early in his freshman season (zero intercept ions over his final 35 games) … lateral quickness and
recovery burst are modest … finds a way to get the ball carrier on the ground, but some of his tendencies (arriving too hot, tackling low) will bite him in the NFL …
doesn’t have much experience inside versus slot receivers.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter, Lassiter was an outside cornerback (boundary and field) in head coach Kirby Smart’s man/zone scheme. Despite fi nishing with zero
interceptions, he still earned All-SEC honors in 2023, because of his coverage skills — he surrendered just 38.5 percent completions and zero touchdowns (and his last
pass interference penalty came in November 2022). A quicker-than-fast athlete, Lassiter makes up for his lack of top-end speed with smart, intentional coverage
spacing for twitchy read-and-drive plays (Smart: “He learns the first time you tell him.”). Although his stat sheet and tape don’t scream “ballhawk,” he plays with the
football instincts that teams covet at the position. The last time he gave up more than two catches in a game was in the 2022 College Football Playoffs against Ohio
State. Overall, Lassiter doesn’t have elite physical traits at a position where size and speed are at a premium, but his play recogn ition and competitiveness are
both off the charts. Although he is viewed as a nickel-only by several teams, he has starting talent that is best suited for a zone-match scheme.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 62 overall)

11. MAX MELTON | Rutgers 5110 | 187 lbs. | 4SR Mays Landing, N.J. (Cedar Creek) 4/15/2002 (age 22.03) #16
BACKGROUND: Malachi “Max” Melton, who has two older brothers, was born and raised in South New Jersey. His parents (Gary Sr. and Vicky) m et when they were
student-athletes at Rutgers in 1990 and married in August 1997. Growing up in a family of athletes, Melton started playing sports soo n after he started walking and
joined organized sports very early. He started playing football for the Crusaders, and he played youth football in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. He followed in the
footsteps of his older brothers and attended Cedar Creek High School in Egg Harbor City, N.J., and played for head coach Tim Watson. Melton was a four-year
letterman, primarily as a slotback/wide receiver. He added cornerback duties as a senior, and he had his best season in 2019 with 62 catches for 799 yards and seven

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touchdowns, along with 211 rushing yards and a touchdown. Melton was named second team All -State on offense and first team All-Area on defense. He led Cedar
Creek to a 10-3 record and the 2019 league championship (lost in the regional finals). He was also a standout track athlete in high school and placed first at sectionals
as a junior in the 55 meters (6.49 seconds). Melton, who won the 2019 county championship in the long jump and 100 meters, se t personal bests of 22 feet, 6.5
inches in the long jump, 5-8 in the high jump, 10.91 in the 100, 22.36 in the 200 and 52.83 in the 400.

A three-star recruit, Melton was the No. 73 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 23 recruit in New Jersey. He was recruited on both sides of the ball but
preferred to stay on defense. As a legacy at Rutgers, Melton received his first scholarship offer the summer before his sophomore season (June 2017). The summer
before his senior year, he narrowed his final choice to Purdue, Rutgers and Temple . He initially committed to the Boilermakers, because of the coaching staff
(specifically, defensive backs coach Greg Brown). However, Melton flipped to Rutgers six months later, shortly after the Scarlet Knights rehired Greg Schiano as head
coach. He was the No. 6 recruit in Schiano’s 2020 class. Just like in high school, Melton played two seasons in co llege with his older brother (Bo), a wide receiver at
Rutgers (2018-21) who was drafted in the seventh round (No. 229) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks (he spent most of the 2023 season on the Green
Bay Packers’ practice squad).

Max Melton’s oldest brother (Gary Jr.) played defensive back at FCS Delaware State (2013-16). His father, a running back at Absegami High School in New Jersey,
played wide receiver at Rutgers (1987-91) and posted 27 catches for 433 yards and three touchdowns as a senior (also had a kick-return touchdown). His mother
played basketball at Rutgers (1989-93) and was a two-time team captain, leading the team in assists as a junior and senior. Melton accepted his invitation to the 2024
Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (9/6) 21 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (10/10) 28 2.0 0.0 0 9 3 Led team in INTs; 46-yard INT TD; Blocked a punt; Missed three games (suspension)
2022: (12/12) 33 2.0 0.0 0 12 2 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Three blocked punts (led FBS in blocked kicks)
2023: (12/12) 32 4.0 1.0 1 9 3 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in INTs; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (43/40) 114 9.0 1.0 1 30 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5110 187 9 1/8 32 1/8 76 5/8 4.39 2.56 1.55 40 1/2 11’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5111 185 9 1/8 32 76 1/2 - - - - - 4.29 6.95 16 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding linear speed and explosion … easily stays hip to hip with receivers on vertical patterns … drives with a rocket o n his back when closing
downhill from off coverage … excellent job ball-searching and playing through the hands of receivers to turn catches into incompletions … extends his long arms to
engage and steer receivers in press man … doesn’t shrink in run support … no questions about his toughness (played through a broken hand in 2023 and didn’t talk
about it) … blocked four punts in his career (had an FBS-best three blocked kicks during the 2022 season) … played the first four games as a nickel in 2023 before
moving back outside (lined up all over the field) … started 40 games combined over four seasons and had strong ball production, including multiple interceptions each
of the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Tight in his movements … quick to declare his hips, and savvy route runners can draw him out of phase … average play strength and struggles to gain
his freedom once blocked … more likely to grab and wrestle than strike through as a tackler … average finish strength, and tight ends and backs can keep their feet
when he goes low (12 missed tackles in 2023) … handsy play style will lead to penalties (three pass interference, two holding flags in 2023) … arrested for his
involvement in a paintball-gun incident, which caused injuries to three victims (September 2021); charged with three counts of aggravated assault and possession of a
weapon for an unlawful purpose; served a three -game suspension (Melton: “I definitely made a mistake. … I let down my team and family.”).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Rutgers, Melton was an inside-outside cornerback in head coach Greg Schiano’s balanced coverage schemes. After one season as a
defensive back in high school, he made the full transition for the Scarlet Knights and accounted for 30 p asses defended and eight interceptions over the last three
seasons (he and his brother, Bo, made Rutgers history by becoming the first brothers to score a touchdown in the same game). Melton not only has opportunistic ball
skills and athletic instincts, but he trusts them, which allows him to play sticky coverage in man-to-man or drive on throws from off coverage. Though his toughness
stands out, he needs to be more reliable as a run defender and less handsy down the field. Overall, Melton brings explosive speed and attitude to his coverage,
which will interest press-man teams. His experience inside and outside (and on special teams) will help him see the field right away in the NFL.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 63 overall)

12. DJ JAMES | Auburn 5115 | 175 lbs. | 5SR Mobile, Ala. (Spanish Fort) 3/5/2001 (age 23.14) #4
BACKGROUND: Desmond “DJ” James, the youngest of three children (two boys, one girl), was born and raised in Mobile. He started playing sports at age 5. After
initially quitting football, he gave it another chance and became a standout youth football player (and was teammates with Kris Abrams-Draine). James attended
Spanish Fort High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman (wide receiver and cornerback). He was part of Spanish Fort’s 6A undefeated state
championship team as a freshman, then earned second team All-State honors as a sophomore with 34 tackles and five interceptions, three of which he returned for
touchdowns. As a junior, James helped Spanish Fort to an 11-2 record and the 2017 regional championship with 19 tackles and three interceptions. He was named
first team All-State as a senior as he again led the program to 11-wins and the 2018 regional championship. James finished his final season with 43 tackles, 22 passes
defended, six interceptions and one forced fumble, earning a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. He also lettered in track (relays and sprints) at Spanish
Fort, setting a personal best of 11.52 seconds in the 100 meters.

A three-star recruit, James was the No. 61 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 24 recruit in Alabama. After his sopho more season, he picked up his
first two scholarship offers (Ole Miss and UAB). He added an offer from Mississippi State aft er his junior season (February 2018) and committed a few weeks later.
Over the next six months, James initially stayed committed to the Bulldogs after picking up offers from Alabama, Nebraska, Or egon and Tennessee. However, he took
an official visit to Oregon a few weeks before signing day and flipped to the Ducks. He was the No. 16 recruit in former head coach Mario Cristobal’s 2019 recruiting
class (Kayvon Thibodeaux was No. 1).

After three seasons in Eugene (and after Cristobal left to take the Miami job), James entered the transfer portal in December 2021. He took a visit to Miami but
instead transferred to Auburn to be closer to home. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to the Tigers for
his fifth season in 2023. James graduated with his degree in sociology (December 2023). He opted out of Auburn’s bowl game an d accepted his invitation to the 2024
Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (13/0) 10 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Oregon; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (7/0) 14 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Oregon; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/11) 46 0.5 0.0 0 6 2 Oregon; Missed bowl game (transfer portal)
2022: (12/10) 37 1.0 0.0 0 9 1 Auburn; Second Team All-SEC; Led team in passes defended
2023: (12/12) 38 3.5 0.0 0 12 2 Auburn; Led team in passes defended; Missed bowl game (opt -out)
Total: (56/33) 145 5.0 0.0 0 29 5

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5115 175 8 3/8 31 72 3/8 4.42 2.58 1.56 - - - - - (no jump, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 5117 181 8 1/4 30 1/2 72 5/8 - - - - 10’6” 4.41 7.28 - (no vertical or bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Quick, collected feet in both press man and off coverage … fluid when he opens up to stay on the same vertical plane … transfers his speed in his turns
to race downfield … doesn’t waste steps in his click and close, which allows him to drive in a blink … not shy about throwing his hands to reroute near the line of
scrimmage … his 2023 interception against California was a game-winning play in the final minutes … flagged only once for pass interference on 360 coverage snaps in
2023 … always ball hunting and frequently gets his hands to the catch point (27 combined passes defended over the last three seasons) … will throw his body around
as a tackler, when in position … plays with the awareness to maintain outside leverage and filter runs to his help … played o n punt coverage in 2023 (364 career
special-teams snaps) … didn’t miss a game because of injury during his five college seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Thinly built with narrow shoulders and very lean muscle tone (NFL scouts believe he will struggle to keep his weight above 18 0 pounds) … smaller
hands and left some interceptions on the field … functional strength concerns show up in coverage and when taking on blocks … low margin for error with his tackle
attempts (see 2023 Texas A&M tape) … in run support, appears content allowing the ball carrier to come to him … aggressively jumps routes o r reacts to subtle
movements by pass catchers, which will backfire against sophisticated NFL wide receivers … doesn’t show the sam e trust in his instincts when in zone coverage …
most of his career snaps came on the outside (88.6 percent).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Auburn, James was the field cornerback in defensive coordinator Ron Roberts’ zone scheme (with some man looks worked in).
After two seasons at Oregon, he returned to his home state and led the Tigers in passes defended each of the last two seasons — although, he was on the wrong end
of the final play vs. Alabama in 2023. A quick-reaction athlete, James has the twitchy feet and competitive demeanor to stay connected to the hips of receivers.
Though he doesn’t lack confidence, his marginal play strength and uneven results as a run defender will follow him to the pro game. Overall, James won’t be a fit for
every scheme, because of his undersized build, but his quick feet will help him maintain phase in coverage. If he can handle big slots and improve his consistency
as a tackler, he will compete for a starting nickel role in the NFL.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 92 overall)

13. CAELEN CARSON | Wake Forest 5117 | 193 lbs. | 4SR Waldorf, Md. (North Point) 3/3/2002 (age 22.14) #1
BACKGROUND: Caelen (KAY-lin) “Los” Carson grew up in Charles County (south of Washington D.C.). He enrolled at North Point High School in Waldorf, where he
started out on JV as a quarterback and running back. For his sophomore season, he again played on JV but moved to wide receiv er and cornerback. Carson moved up
to varsity as a junior and helped North Point to a 13-1 record in 2018 and the school’s first appearance in the state 4A championship game (lost to Quince Orchard).
He saw time on offense as a receiver, including a touchdown catch in the title game, but was primarily a defensive player and split his time between cornerback,
safety and nickel and finishing with 52 tackles, 13 passes defended and one interception. As a senior, Carson led North Point to a 9-3 record and posted 34 tackles,
eight passes defended and two interceptions, earning first team All -Conference honors. He was also a small forward on the basketball team and lettered in track.

A three-star recruit, Carson was the No. 149 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 44 recruit in Maryland. After his fi rst year on varsity as a junior, he
started to hear from Division I programs, including his first FBS offers (East Carolina and Kent State). Of his 15 Division I offers, Carson was mostly recruited by FCS
programs (Delaware State, Fordham, Howard, James Madison, Villanova) until Wake Forest gave him his first — and only — Power 5 offer in May 2019. Two weeks
after receiving his offer from head coach Dave Clawson, he committed to the Demon Deacons and was the No. 15 recruit in Wake Forest’s 2020 class. Carson was
named Academic All-ACC as a junior. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was unable to participate because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (8/7) 25 0.0 0.0 1 5 1 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in August 2020
2021: (9/8) 31 0.5 0.0 0 9 2 Missed final five games (injury)
2022: (8/8) 22 1.0 0.0 0 7 0 Missed five games (hamstring)
2023: (11/11) 42 1.0 0.0 1 8 0 Missed final game (foot)
Total: (36/34) 120 2.5 0.0 2 29 3

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COMBINE 5117 199 8 1/4 31 3/8 75 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left foot)
PRO DAY 5117 193 8 5/8 30 7/8 75 1/2 4.52 2.59 1.54 35 1/2 9’6” - - 6 (no shuttle or 3-cone — left foot)

STRENGTHS: Adequate size and length for the position … moves with twitch throughout his frame for quick-reaction adjustments … hip fluidity allows for clean
directional changes to stay attached to routes … smart player and anticipates tendencies based on pre-snap alignment and motions … highly aggressive at the catch
point and has a knack for playing through the hands of receivers … keeps his length accessible for knock-down opportunities … reads well from soft-press cloud
coverage, but he also has the chops to jam and disrupt routes at the line of scrimmage … aggressive tackler and strikes through the belt of ball carriers to get them on
the ground and minimize misses … played all four seasons as a vice on punt-return coverages … saw increased reps as an inside corne rback in 2023 and looked
comfortable in that role.

WEAKNESSES: Not a burner and moves more like a point guard than a state -champion sprinter … needs to be more calculated with his risk-taking or NFL receivers will
set traps for him … takes fast angles downhill from his gather mechanics, but his angles can lead to points if his angle is slightly off (see second-quarter touchdown he
allowed to Keon Coleman in 2023) … can be baited into extra contact (lone pass interference penalty in 2023 came versus Colem an) … tends to be inconsistent finding
the football once his back is turned downfield … small hands and lack of interceptions stands out (on tape and on paper) … missed 11 of Wake Forest’s last 30 games
because of injury, including a strain in his left foot (December 2023) that didn’t require surgery but held him out of the Senior Bowl and combine.

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SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Wake Forest, Carson was a perimeter cornerback in defensive coordinator Brad Lambert’s multiple -coverage scheme (often
shadowed the opponent’s top receiver). Although injuries kept him off the field at times, he was productive from the moment he stepped foot on campus and
accounted for 29 passes defended over his 36 games played. Well-schooled in different types of coverage, Carson is a versatile, heady athlete with the spatial
awareness and loose movements to make abrupt mid-route adjustments and stay in phase with receivers. His risk-taking was inconsistent on film, and he needs to do
a better job taking the football away when the quarterback makes mistakes (his last interception came September 2021). Overall, Carson needs to prove he can stay
healthy and be on the field for a full season, but he has the competitive athleticism and football IQ needed for coverage duties in the NFL. He offers inside-outside
versatility and projects as an eventual NFL starter.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

14. JARVIS BROWNLEE JR. | Louisville 5103 | 194 lbs. | 5SR Miami Gardens, Fla. (Carol City) 7/13/2001 (age 22.78) #2
BACKGROUND: Jarvis Brownlee Jr., who has several younger siblings, grew up in Miami Gardens. He started playing football at age 6 in Bunche Park, and it qu ickly
became his favorite activity. Brownlee joined a youth team in Miramar and was a do-everything player (mostly running back), and he also played with his close friend
Tutu Atwell at Liberty City Optimist (a program started by Luther Campbell). He originally attended Hallandale High School, w here he played flag football as a
freshman, then moved to safety once he joined the varsity as a sophomore. Brownlee transferred to Carol City Senior High Scho ol for his final two years and shifted
to cornerback as a junior. As a senior, he helped the program to a 9-3 record and the 2018 district championship, setting the school record with a 108 -yard
interception return.

A three-star recruit, Brownlee was the No. 54 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 68 recruit in Florida. Following hi s junior season, he was on the
radar for several MAC teams, like Northern Illinois, Toledo and Western Michigan. Brownlee added scholarship offers from Appalachian State, Cincinnati and a few
others, but the major offer from his hometown Miami arrived in May 2018. He committed almost immediately and took numerous vi sits to the campus, building a
strong connection with the coaches. However, Brownlee added offers from Florida State and LSU during his senior season, and he eventually decided he wanted to
“escape” some of his negative influences closer to home. A week before signing day, he decommitted from Miami and flipped to Florida State. Brownlee was the No.
14 recruit in former head coach Willie Taggart’s final recruiting class in Tallahassee. After three turbulent seasons with the Seminoles, he sat out 2022 spring practices
because of an NIL dispute and entered the transfer portal in March 2022. A few weeks later, Brownlee enrolled at Louisville for his final two seasons. He graduated
from Louisville (December 2023) and was presented with his sports administration degree after his pro day. Brownlee accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl
and was voted the top cornerback on the American Team during practice (also had an interception in the game).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Florida State; Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (8/4) 26 2.0 1.0 0 2 1 Florida State; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/11) 51 2.0 0.0 1 5 2 Florida State; 70-yard INT TD
2022: (13/13) 66 2.5 0.0 0 14 2 Louisville; Led team in passes defended; Enrolled in April 2022
2023: (11/9) 30 1.0 0.0 0 7 1 Louisville; Honorable Mention All-ACC; Missed three games (foot)
Total: (48/37) 174 7.5 1.0 1 28 6

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5103 194 9 31 1/4 75 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — ankle)
PRO DAY 5111 194 9 32 1/4 76 1/2 4.51 2.64 1.62 31 1/2 9’10” 4.25 6.94 - (no bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: NFL scouts rave about his ultra-competitive and aggressive playing demeanor … looks to reroute receivers off the snap and has better press strength and
lateral burst than expected … quick-footed and can carry receivers downfield … moves with twitch in his feet to quickly change directions or jump routes … natural
hand-eye coordination to make confident catches away from his body … plays comfortable with his off-man cover skills … has a quick trigger to pounce and close on
ball carriers in front of him … never backs down from blockers, but he also can give them the slip and fit up the run … makes it a point to get in the head of receivers
and beat them up physically and mentally … played on all punt coverages each of his five seasons in college … offers expe rience in the slot as a nickel.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks desired size for the position … trusts his ability to notice route clues and guess patterns, but NFL receivers might fi nd success flipping his
aggressive tendencies with bait tactics … feisty play style leads to downfield contact (and flags from officials) … inconsistent ball-tracking and finishing skills on the
deep end (Zay Flowers got the best of him in 2022) … can be inconsistent passing off receivers from zone … never backs down from a battle (see his matchups with
Florida State’s Johnny Wilson), but bigger receivers in the NFL will be a different challenge … missed three games (and parts of others) during his senior season
because of a nagging right foot injury (October 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Louisville, Brownlee lined up predominantly on the outside in defensive coordinator Ron English’s balanced sc heme. After an up-
and-down three seasons at Florida State, he played his best football for the Cardinals (21 passes defended over his final 24 games). Brownlee, who says he is fueled
by his tough upbringing, prefers to play press so he can get his hands on receivers and throw off route timing. His quickness and eagerness to get involved show in his
run fits and ability to stay within arm’s length of receivers, although he must continue developing his route recognition and anticipation. Overall, Brownlee’s
aggressive nature will be a double-edged sword versus seasoned NFL athletes, but his movement skills and competitive toughness will be attractive qualities for
defensive coordinators. He has the right mentality to play special teams and compete for a starting nickel role early in his career (shades of Cobie Durant).

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

15. KRIS ABRAMS-DRAINE | Missouri 5113 | 179 lbs. | 4SR Mobile, Ala. (Spanish Fort) 10/4/2001 (age 22.56) #7
BACKGROUND: Kris “KAD” Abrams-Draine, who has eight siblings (four brothers, four sisters), grew up in Mobile. He played several different sports in his youth,
focusing on baseball, basketball and football. Abrams-Draine started playing tackle football at age 4 at the pee-wee level and later played for the Mobile Panthers, a
travel football team. He attended Spanish Fort High School (teammates and best friends with Auburn CB DJ James) and played on the JV team as a freshman. After
playing quarterback in eighth grade, Abrams-Draine moved to wide receiver in high school (and served as the backup QB). He posted 55 receptions for 903 yards
(16.4 average) and 11 touchdowns as a sophomore, adding six rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns. He accounted for almost 1,000 total yards and 14
touchdowns as a junior, leading Spanish Fort to the 2019 regional championship. As a senior, Abrams-Draine played the first two games at wide receiver before the

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coaches moved him to quarterback, and he led Spanish Fort to the 2019 6A state championship game (lost by one point , after Abrams-Draine was injured). He
finished his senior year with 1,745 rushing yards (1,089 in five playoff games), 723 passing yards and 28 touchdowns (19 rush ing, nine passing), and he was named
Coastal Player of the Year and runner-up for Mr. Football in Alabama. Abrams-Draine also returned kicks and played cornerback, posting a pair of interceptions in
2019 (returned both for touchdowns). He started on the Spanish Fort basketball team as a freshman and was 156 points shy of 1,000 for his career, but he missed his
senior season because of the knee injury he suffered in the football championship game.

A three-star recruit, Abrams-Draine was the No. 72 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 19 recruit in Alabama. As a high school freshman, he played
JV football but started for the varsity basketball team — which led him to think that basketball would be his future. However, that changed quickly during spring
practices of his freshman year, when Florida and South Alabama offered him football scholarships before he took a snap on the varsity team. Abrams-Draine added
offers from Arkansas, Ole Miss and Tennessee as a sophomore. In March 2018, he received an offer from LSU and committed a week later, after an offici al visit.
However, Abrams-Draine continued to take visits and officially decommitted from the Tigers in April 2019. Two months afte r that, he committed to Ole Miss and
appeared headed for Oxford until head coach Matt Luke was fired in December 2019, which led Abrams-Draine to reopen his recruitment in the final month before
signing day. He hadn’t been recruited by former Missouri head coach Barry Odom, but he “clicked” with Drinkwitz, who was hired in December 2019. Abrams-Draine
visited Missouri in January 2020 and committed a week later. He was the No. 3 recruit in Drinkwitz’s first class at Missouri. Abrams-Draine signed as a wide receiver
and played on offense as a freshman before the coaches moved him to cornerback as a sophomore. He had several other SEC progr ams wooing him after the 2022
season, but he returned to Missouri for his senior season.

His son (Kylan) was born in May 2020, during Abrams-Draine’s senior year of high school, and currently lives in Mobile. He became teammates with his cousin (Sidney
Williams), who transferred from Florida State to Missouri in 2023. Abrams-Draine accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (5/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 WR; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (13/10) 37 1.0 0.0 0 10 3 CB; Led team in passes defended; 100-yard KR TD
2022: (12/12) 48 0.0 0.0 0 14 0 CB; Led team in passes defended; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (13/13) 50 2.5 0.0 0 16 4 CB; Second Team All-American; First Team All-SEC; Led SEC in passes defended; Led team in INTs
Total: (43/35) 135 3.5 0.0 0 40 7

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5113 179 8 5/8 31 74 5/8 4.44 2.58 1.52 33 1/2 - - - - (no BJ, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 5117 183 9 30 7/8 74 1/4 - - - - 9’7” 4.41 7.15 - (stood on combine run and vert)

STRENGTHS: Fluid athlete with sewing-machine footwork … astute play recognition to trigger and drive in the quick game … stays patient at the top of routes and
quickly picks up on tells to accelerates out of breaks … takes aggressive angles to the catch point and got his hands on a lot of footballs (one of the most productive
defensive backs in the class, with three straight years of double-digit passes defended) … better tackler than most his size … quiet by nature but has a lot of “dog in
him,” according to Missouri defensive coordinator Steve Wilks (NFL scout: “Don’t judge a book by its cover with him. Super competitive dude.”) … motivated by his
soon-to-be four-year-old son … averaged 20.8 yards per kick return in college, including a 100-yard touchdown (29/603/1) … also played on kick and punt coverages
(403 career special-teams snaps).

WEAKNESSES: Thin-framed player and lacks desired build and length … plays with better physicality than functional strength and will be outmusc led by NFL wide
receivers … inconsistent jamming or rerouting near the line of scrimmage … can be boxed out in jump -ball situations … average lateral agility leads to receivers
gaining an initial step of separation … cut down on coverage penalties in 2023, but he will get grabby to stay tight … missed tackles weren’t common on his tape, but
NFL ball carriers will present tougher challenges … only missed one game over the last three seasons because of injury (October 2022) but lack of size will create
durability concerns for some teams.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Missouri, Abrams-Draine played mostly outside cornerback in former defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s split -coverage scheme
(81.7 percent of his 2023 snaps came out wide). After pacing the Tigers in ball production as a sophomore and junior, he led the SEC in passes defended as a senior
and was one of just four FBS players with at least 16 passes defended and four interceptions in 2023. At his best in off coverage, Abrams-Draine trusts his
eyes/instincts to pattern match and react with terrific plant-and-drive quickness. He stays composed with his back to the football, although he can be outmatched by
bigger, more physical pass catchers downfield. Overall, Abrams-Draine will fall below the size/strength thresholds for several NFL teams, but he is a light-footed
athlete who competes his tail off and anticipates well to position himself for ball production. He projects as a rotational c ornerback at the next level, but he might
find a permanent home in the slot.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

16. NEHEMIAH PRITCHETT | Auburn 6001 | 190 lbs. | 5SR Jackson, Ala. (Jackson) 2/11/2001 (age 23.21) #1
BACKGROUND: Nehemiah Pritchett, the oldest of four children (three boys, one girl), grew up in Jackson. He was active in sports throughout childhood, although he
usually gravitated towards baseball and football. Pritchett attended Jackson High School and played both ways as a wide recei ver and defensive back. After seeing
time at safety as a freshman, he moved to cornerback for his final three seasons and often shadowed the opponent’s top receiver. As a senior, Pritchett led Jackson
to an 8-4 record and a spot in the 2018 5A state playoffs. He earned first team All -State honors in his final season with 40 tackles, 16 passes defended and six
interceptions, along with eight touchdowns in limited action on offense. Pritchett was selected to play in the Alabama -Mississippi All-Star game and had an
interception. He was also a standout outfielder on the Jac kson baseball team and earned first team All-State honors as a junior.

A three-star recruit, Pritchett was the No. 49 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 17 recruit in Alabama. His recruitment got off to a slow start, and he
finished his junior season without a Division I scholarship offer. After receiving his first FBS offer (Appalachian State), Pritchett picked up a pair of SEC offers, from Ole
Miss and then Auburn the summer before his senior year. He added a few more offers during his senior season and narrowed his final choice down to Auburn,
Minnesota and Nebraska. In November 2018, Pritchett officially committed to Auburn and was the No. 15 recruit in former head coach Gus Malzahn’s 2019 class. He
took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his fifth se ason in 2023. Pritchett graduated with his degree in
exercise science (May 2023). He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (6/0) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (11/10) 25 0.0 0.0 0 11 1 Led team in passes defended; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/9) 27 0.0 0.0 0 6 1 Returned a blocked field goal 80 yards for a TD
2022: (12/12) 37 4.5 1.0 1 8 0
2023: (9/9) 22 1.0 0.0 0 4 1 Missed first three games (ankle); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (51/40) 115 5.5 1.0 1 29 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6001 190 8 3/8 31 5/8 75 4.36 2.56 1.55 34 1/2 - - - - (no BJ, shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6005 187 8 1/8 31 3/8 74 5/8 - - - - 9’11” 4.26 7.09 - (stood on combine run and vert)

STRENGTHS: Tall, long athlete … plays with clean feet and movements to stay controlled in his pedal and transitions … reaches top gear q uickly and speed won’t taper
in his turn and run (elite 1.77-second “flying 20” time) … reads well from off coverage to drive on slants … has the wheels to make up lost ground if he bites on pumps
or route fakes … tackling mechanics are messy, but he isn’t shy about getting physical in the run game and will launch his bo dy at ball carriers … always a threat to
make a house call after an interception (averaged 27.3 yards per INT return) … returned kicks as a junior and averaged 31.3 yards per return (10/313/0) … NFL scouts
say he isn’t a “rah-rah” guy, but he is a great teammate and universally respected throughout the program … 40 starts on his college resume.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-limbed with minimal bulk on his slender frame … leaves interceptions on the field, because of his smaller hands and inconsist ent ball skills …
struggles to play the ball once his back is turned … late to get his head turned and will make early contact (five pass interference penalties over his last 20 games) …
finds himself upright in his pedal at times and on his heels … inconsistent run defender and has streaky tackling technique … looks to chop down or throw his shoulder
into ball carriers, hoping for the best … sticks to blocks with below-average shed strength … missed the first three games of his super senior season with a sprained
ankle (September 2023) and thinly built body type invites durability concerns … previous slot experience but an outside -only corner in 2023.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Auburn, Pritchett was the boundary cornerback in former defensive coordinator Ron Roberts’ zone scheme (with some man looks
worked in). After putting his name on the map during the pandemic-shortened 202 season, he had his best coverage season in 2023, allowing just 46.2 percent
completions (and two completions of more than 15 yards). A rangy athlete, Pritchett has the balanced footwork and stride spee d to play man-to-man, although his
production suffers once his back is turned to the ball. In off coverage, he gets a tad high in his pedal but reads routes well with the drive burst to close on the football.
Overall, Pritchett needs to improve his tackling and downfield judgement skills, but his length, speed and football character are traits NFL teams want to bring
into the building. He projects as a rotational cornerback for an NFL secondary.

GRADE: 4th Round

17. RENARDO GREEN | Florida State 5117 | 186 lbs. | 5SR Orlando, Fla. (Wekiva) 11/9/2000 (age 23.46) #8

BACKGROUND: Renardo “Duda” Green grew up in Apopka (northwest of Orlando). He started playing football at age 5 and grew into a standout running back
throughout Pop Warner and middle school. Green attended Wekiva High School (teammates with DT Tyler Davis) and got a taste of varsity as a freshman, although he
primarily played his first season as quarterback on the JV squad. He moved to cornerback full -time (for the first time in his career) as a sophomore and earned a
starting role on varsity, while also seeing time at wide receiver and as a returner. After missing a portion of his junior se ason because of a broken ankle, Green had a
standout senior season, as he led Wekiva to an 11-2 record and the 2018 8A District Championship (lost to eventual state champion Jacksonville Mandarin in the
playoffs). He finished his senior year with 25 tackles, 23 passes defended and four interceptions, adding three touchdown receptions. Green also ran track at Wekiva
and set personal bests of 11.35 seconds in the 100 meters and 21 feet, 2 inches in the long jump.

A three-star recruit, Green was the No. 47 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 56 recruit in Florida. He received his first scholarship offer, from Tulane,
as a sophomore in May 2017. After his junior season, his recruitment really took off, including offers from Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Miami, Missouri, North Carolina
and UCF. After he visited Tallahassee for Florida State’s 2018 spring game, Green received an offer from former head coach Wi llie Taggart and committed on the spot,
calling it his “dream school.” He flirted with Ohio State during his senior season and briefly decommitted from the Seminoles, but Urban Meyer’s retirement led him
back to Florida State, where he was the No. 8 recruit in Taggart’s 2019 class. Under a new coaching staff, Green moved to safety for the 2020 and 2021 seasons
before returning to cornerback in 2022. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic an d returned to Florida State for his fifth
season. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/0) 6 1.0 0.0 0 2 0 CB; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (5/5) 27 0.5 0.0 1 1 0 SS; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/2) 14 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 SS
2022: (13/12) 58 3.0 0.0 0 5 0 CB; Honorable Mention All-ACC
2023: (13/13) 43 2.5 0.5 0 14 1 CB; Second Team All-ACC; Led ACC in passes defended; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (52/32) 148 7.0 0.5 1 23 1

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5117 186 9 1/8 31 1/4 74 3/4 4.49 2.62 1.57 37 1/2 10’10” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6000 191 8 3/4 30 5/8 74 - - - - - 4.28 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Patient and controlled in press-man coverage … smooth turn-and-run movements with above-average body control to react to route breaks … quick to
key on routes and feel combinations around him … didn’t jam much at the line of scrimmage on tape, but he pins receivers to the sideline and physically pesters them
with his hands throughout the route … reads receivers’ eyes and body language to understand when the ball is arriving … uses his body and length to barricade catch
windows (got his hands on a lot of footballs in 2023) … allowed only one catch of 20-plus yards in 2023 (a 22-yard reception vs. Syracuse) … gets busy in run support
and is serviceable as a tackler … intensity level stays cranked in all areas of his game … has safety and special-teams experience … didn’t miss a game because of injury
the past two seasons; his coaches say he played through several minor issues.

WEAKNESSES: Average size/speed athlete by NFL standards … quicker than fast and not going to close the gap on vertical routes once the re ceiver gains a stride of
separation … smooth but not twitchy in his athletic responses to receiver movements … grabby at the top o f routes and has moments of panic — flagged a total of 11

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times the last two seasons, including four pass interference penalties in 2023 (and that number could have been higher) … stays locked on the receiver and doesn’t
appear comfortable getting his head turned to locate the football … only one career interception (came against LSU’s Jayden Daniels after the receiver fell down) …
mediocre play strength and lingers on blocks … lacks pop at contact as a tackler and is more likely to absorb the hit rather than drive through the ball carrier.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida State, Green was a perimeter cornerback in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s balanced -coverage scheme. After playing
safety for two seasons, he returned to his more natural cornerback position in 2022 and then tied for the ACC-lead in passes defended (14) as a super senior in 2023
— his play in the opener against LSU’s receivers created buzz among NFL scouts. Green is wired right for the position and clamp s down in coverage with his
awareness and physicality, which consistently allows him to compete for throwing lanes. However, he tends to get overaggressive with his contact at the top of
routes (lacks top-tier athletic traits for easy recoveries) and is inconsistent turning to find the football. Overall, Green is a polarizing prospect among NFL teams,
because he doesn’t have desired size, speed or ball-tracking skills and won’t be a fit for every scheme. But his play personality and ability to quickly find his
balance mid-coverage helps him stay connected and will give him a chance to earn a meaningful role in an NFL secondary.

GRADE: 4th Round

18. DECAMERION RICHARDSON | Mississippi State 6022 | 188 lbs. | 4SR Cullen, La. (Bossier) 3/16/2001 (age 23.11) #3

BACKGROUND: Decamerion Richardson, who has two brothers, was born in Minden, La., and grew up in nearby Cullen (a small town 50 miles outside of Shreveport).
Following in his older brothers’ footsteps, he was a natural athlete at a young age and spent time either playing sports, fishing or riding horses. Richardson started his
prep career at Bossier High School and saw varsity reps as a freshman running back. He moved to the Airline school district and transferred to Airline High School as a
sophomore, then transferred back and reenrolled at Bossier as a junior. Richardson had his best season as a senior, as he led Bossier to a 7-4 record and a spot in the
2019 4A state playoffs. He earned All-State honors at running back with 1,206 rushing yards (8.9 yards per carry) and 14 touchdowns, adding 199 receiving yards. As a
defensive back, Richardson finished the 2019 season with 70 tackles, three forced fumbles and a pair of interceptions. He als o lettered in basketball and track
throughout high school. At the 2019 state championships, Richardson finished second in the 100 m eters (10.75 seconds, a school record), third in the 200 meters
(21.63) and second in the high jump (6 feet, 0 inches).

A three-star recruit, Richardson was the No. 50 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 28 recruit in Louisiana. After his junior year, he received his first
Division I scholarship offers, from FCS McNeese State and Northwestern State. Midway through his senior season, Richardson received his first FBS offer (Central
Michigan). But soon after, several SEC schools discovered him, and he added offers from Mississippi State, South Carolina and Tennessee. Richardson developed
strong relationships with the Mississippi State coaches, including former cornerbacks coach and NFL corner Terrell Buckley. He signed with the Bulld ogs and was the
No. 5 recruit in former head coach Mike Leach’s first recruiting class in Starkville (Emmanuel Forbes was No. 1).

His cousin (Devin White) was a linebacker at LSU and first-round pick (No. 5) in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. White and Richardson both grew up
in the Cullen area and share a love for horseback riding. After his fourth season at Mississi ppi State, Richardson entered the transfer portal in December 2023 and
announced his transfer to nearby Ole Miss for the 2024 season. However, he had a change of heart once he received a combine i nvite and instead elected to enter
the 2024 NFL Draft. Richardson received a late invite to the 2024 Senior Bowl, but he declined.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (7/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (13/1) 13 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 First career start came in the bowl game
2022: (13/13) 85 1.0 0.0 0 3 0 Returned a blocked FG 50 yards for a TD
2023: (12/12) 79 1.0 1.0 0 7 0 Led team in passes defended
Total: (45/26) 177 2.0 1.0 0 10 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6022 188 8 7/8 32 3/8 77 7/8 4.34 2.55 1.53 35 10’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, skill drills — heel)
PRO DAY 6025 191 8 3/4 32 78 1/8 - - - 33 1/2 - 4.26 6.96 8 (stood on combine run, broad)

STRENGTHS: Tall, long athlete who can really run … elite 40-yard dash (4.34 seconds), “flying 20” (1.79) and set the 100-meter-dash record (10.75) at Bossier High
School … sprightly feet to open and stay in phase with vertical patterns … reaches another gear to make up lost steps in cove rage … improved route awareness and is
able to gear down and stick to routes when he plays with a measured pace … outstanding run defender, with the mentality and play strength to finish ball carriers to
the ground (misses are rare for him) … rangy in run support to drive and stick runners from various angles … has the basics down to properly jam and utilize his length
in press man … experienced on kick and punt coverages (354 special -teams snaps) … finished his Mississippi State career with 26 straight starts.

WEAKNESSES: Really struggles to find the football downfield … below-average ball skills and doesn’t make quarterbacks pay for their mistakes (zero career
interceptions) … doesn’t show a natural feel for judging ball location and is tardy getting his hands involved at the catch point for late rakes … pad level will rise at
times in his transitions, creating tightness in his redirects … talented route runners will toy with him and force his hips t o spin (see 2023 LSU tape) … guilty of leaning
on receivers and will attract flags (three pass interference and two holding penalties in 2023) … was an outside-only corner during his college career and doesn’t have
experience in the slot.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Mississippi State, Richardson was an outside cornerback in former head coach Zach Arnett’s split -coverage scheme. Although his
lack of ball production stands out, he led the Bulldogs with seven passes defended in 2023 and led all SEC cornerbacks in tackles both his junior and senior seasons. A
rangy, long-limbed corner, Richardson has outstanding speed to play sticky coverage, and he is one of the best tackling cornerbacks in th e draft class. However, he
labors when attempting to find the football in coverage — by the time he gets his hands involved at the catch point, the completion is often already on the stat sheet.
Overall, Richardson’s inability to consistently make plays on the football is a red flag, but his size/speed traits and ascen ding talent are tools that defensive
coaches will want to develop in the NFL. He projects as a developmental press-man cornerback.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

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19. CAM HART | Notre Dame 6030 | 202 lbs. | 5SR Baltimore, Md. (Good Counsel) 12/5/2000 (age 23.39) #5

BACKGROUND: Cam Hart, who has a sister (Tamira), grew up in inner-city Baltimore (Whitelock area and Greenmount East). When he was age 8, his mother (January
Pridget) suffered her first of three brain aneurysms and later was diagnosed with a neck tumor (she is now fully healthy). Sports became Hart’s escape — boxing and
lacrosse first, followed by basketball. Hart started playing youth football at age 8, initially as a quarterback, and it became his best sport in fourth grade. He was
recruited by several local, private high schools while in middle school (also starred for the Montgomery Count Bearcats team). He chose to play at Our Lady of Good
Counsel, a Catholic school in Olney, Md., which required him to make an hour-long commute via bus each day. He was high school teammates with several future FBS
players, including defensive lineman Kris Jenkins. Hart moved from quarterback to wide receiver and defensive back, and he spent his first season on the freshman
and JV teams. After making varsity as a sophomore, he helped Good Counsel to nine wins as a junior in 2018 and posted 37 receptions for 643 yards and seven
touchdowns, along with 31 tackles and two interceptions. Hart was named first team All -Conference as a senior. He also lettered in track at Good Counsel.

A three-star recruit, Hart was the No. 79 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Maryland (DB Nick Cross was No. 1). After his sophomore
season, he received his first scholarship offer (Kentucky) in February 2017. Offers from the ACC (Duke, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech) and
Big Ten (Indiana, Purdue and Michigan State) soon followed. Notre Dame (Hart’s “dream school”) started recruiting him as a so phomore, and he committed the
summer before his senior year — soon after he received the offer. The Irish recruited him on both offense and defense, and head coach Brian Kelly told him he could
play whichever position he wanted. Hart was the No. 20 recruit (out 22 signees) in Kelly’s 2019 class (safety Kyle Hamilton, one of Hart’s best friends, was No. 1). He
started out at wide receiver in South Bend before moving to cornerback during his freshman season. Hart graduated with his degree in political science (December
2022). He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (3/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Season-ending shoulder injury; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (9/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/10) 42 4.0 0.0 0 9 2
2022: (11/11) 25 3.0 0.0 0 4 0 Missed final two games (left shoulder)
2023: (12/12) 21 3.0 0.0 3 4 0 Led team in forced fumbles; Team captain; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (48/33) 91 10.0 0.0 3 19 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6030 202 9 3/8 33 78 7/8 4.50 2.59 1.55 39 1/2 10’10” 4.24 7.12 11
PRO DAY - 200 - - - - - - - - - - - (weight and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Tall, long athlete and one of the best-looking cornerback builds in the draft class … earned a spot on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” for his lower -body
explosiveness and on-field GPS numbers (23.01 mph) … feet can get tied up in his pedal, but he quickly regains his balance to work back into phase … with his straight-
line burst, he can play either off coverage or press man … uses his long levers to reach and reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage … his length also contributed to
three forced fumbles in 2023, as he was able to rip the ball out as the ball carrier tried to make a move … not a vocal player, but NFL sco uts say he was well-respected
in South Bend; voted a 2023 team captain … was a regular on punt -coverage units in college, including during his senior season.

WEAKNESSES: Plays upright and rigid when quickly changing directions … false steps early and can get caught on his heels versus quick rel eases … needs a beat to
gear down and react to route breaks … throws his long arms around in coverage, which will lead to flags (t wo pass interference penalties and one holding call in 2023)
… inconsistent process collecting himself to locate and make a play on the ball (just eight passes defended on 72 targets com bined the past two years) … picked off a
pair of passes in one game his sophomore season but had zero interceptions in his other 47 college games … iffy tackler in space, because of so me of that body
stiffness … has a history of shoulder injuries that date back to high school: suffered a shoulder injury (October 2 019), which required season-ending surgery;
underwent offseason shoulder surgery after the 2021 season; missed the final two games of his junior season with a left shoul der injury (November 2022), which
required offseason surgery … saw a few snaps inside but was primarily a perimeter cornerback in college.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Notre Dame, Hart was an outside cornerback in head coach Marcus Freeman’ man -heavy defensive scheme (Notre Dame’s
perimeter corners played man-to-man at the third-highest rate in the FBS in 2023). After transitioning from receiver to corner during his redshirt year, Hart showed
steady improvement each season and played his best as a senior (allowed a 38-yard completion against NC State, but that was the only time in 2023 he gave up more
than 25 total yards in a game). He is a long-limbed, toolsy athlete, which helps him cover up routes, but his footwork needs to be cleaned up. He also gets sticky when
forced to gear down, which allows separation at the break point versus quick receivers. He needs to put himself in better position to make more plays on the football
(didn’t record an interception over his final 32 college games). Overall, Hart’s traits are more intriguing than his tape, but his body length and linear twitch are an
attractive combination that helps him match up with both size and speed. His versatility as gunner/jammer on punt coverages will boost his NFL chances.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

20. JOSH NEWTON | TCU 5105 | 190 lbs. | 6SR Monroe, La. (Ouachita Parish) 9/14/2000 (age 23.61) #2

BACKGROUND: Josh Newton grew up in Monroe. He started playing football at age 6, but his first love was track — he won a youth national championship in the
4x100 in 2011. Newton attended Ouachita Parish High School, where he was a three-year varsity letterman and played both ways as a cornerback and wide receiver.
After starting as a junior, he earned first team All-District honors as a senior, helping Ouachita Parish to a 7-5 record and the second round of the 2017 5A state
playoffs. Newton finished his final season with 35 receptions for 733 yards (20.9 average) and 11 touchdowns. He also ran track in high school (sprints and relays) and
advanced to the 2018 state championships after setting a personal best in the 100 meters (10.67 seconds) at regionals.

A two-star recruit, Newton was the No. 450 wide receiver in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 142 recruit in Louisiana. He stru ggled to receive much attention as a
recruit until his hometown school, Louisiana-Monroe, offered him a full-ride scholarship a few weeks before signing day. That ended up being his only FBS offer.
Newton was the No. 23 recruit (out of 24) in former head coach Matt Viator’s 2018 class. He signed as a wide receiver but transitioned t o cornerback during 2019
spring practices. He also joined the track team at Louisiana-Monroe and set personal bests of 6.91 in the 60 meters and 23.34 in the 200 as a sophomore in 2020.
After four seasons with the program, Newton entered the transfer portal in December 2021 but decided to stay at Louisiana-Monroe so he could graduate. After
receiving his degree five months later (May 2022), he reentered the transfer portal and enrolled at TCU a few weeks later. Newton took advantage o f the extra year
of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Fort Worth for his sixth season in 2023. He accept ed his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl but was
unable to participate because of injury.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: Redshirted Louisiana-Monroe; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (12/12) 20 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Louisiana-Monroe
2020: (10/10) 16 0.5 0.0 0 6 1 Louisiana-Monroe; Led team in INTs and passes defended; Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (12/10) 48 5.0 0.0 0 8 2 Louisiana-Monroe; Led team in INTs and passes defended
2022: (15/15) 35 2.5 0.0 0 15 3 TCU; First Team All-Big 12; 57-yard INT TD
2023: (12/12) 33 0.0 0.0 0 9 1 TCU; Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in passes defended; Team captain
Total: (61/59) 152 8.0 0.0 0 40 7

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5105 190 9 1/4 31 1/8 74 1/4 4.51 2.67 1.59 34 10’4” 4.15 7.01 15
PRO DAY 5104 192 8 7/8 29 7/8 73 1/4 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Athletic movements to shadow and mirror in man coverage (models his game after Darrelle Revis) … throttles his tempo in transitions to stay within
phase on different limbs of the route tree (ran track in college) … physical hands in press to escort receivers to the sideli ne … plays with the spatial awareness to
defend high-low combinations … aggressive mindset at the catch point to establish body position and find the football … voted a 2023 team captain … TCU head
coach Sonny Dykes calls him “the least entitled player I’ve ever coached,” and defensive coordinator Joe Gillespie says he is the “ultimate competitor” … didn’t play
on kick or punt coverages as a senior but was a regular in 2022 (512 career special -teams snaps) … played a lot of college football (59 career starts).

WEAKNESSES: Average size and speed for the position by NFL standards … can be stressed versus sprinting speed and must win early to avoid the burn unit …
footwork get crazed at the top of his routes and struggles to regain phase after he loses it … will clutch and gr ab when challenged vertically, leading to attention from
officials … needs to do a better job getting his head turned mid-stride … not a confident catcher and left some interceptions on the field … inconsistent tackle balance
will lead to misses in the run game … wasn’t used as a blitzer and didn’t make a ton of plays near the line of scrimmage … NFL scouts cooled on him througho ut his
final season in college … will be a 24-year-old rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at TCU, Newton was primarily an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Joe Gillespie’s 3 -3-5 scheme (with packages of two-high
and one-high looks). After four seasons at Louisiana-Monroe, he transferred to Fort Worth and led the Horned Frogs with 24 combined passes defended over the last
two seasons. Whether in bump-and-run or zone coverage, Newton plays both alert and smooth to diagnose route combinations and outcompete receivers to the
catch point. However, he struggles to recover after coverage missteps — he had a tough time keeping up with Texas’ talented wide receivers in 2023 (allowed nine
catches for 131 yards and one touchdown in that game and was flagged for holding twice). Overall, Newton has only average twitch and long speed for tight
coverage versus NFL athletes, but he is instinctive and competitive with inside-outside experience. He projects best in a zone-heavy scheme, in which he can work
short areas and play the ball in front of him.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

21. KHYREE JACKSON | Oregon 6036 | 194 lbs. | 5SR Upper Marlboro, Md. (Wise) 8/11/1999 (age 24.71) #5
BACKGROUND: Khyree Jackson grew up outside of Washington, D.C., in Prince George’s County. Throughout childhood, he was involved with basketball, football and
track — he qualified for the Junior Olympics as a sprinter. After Jackson attended middle school in Prince George’s County, his parents moved him to Montgomery
County for eighth grade. He attended Springbrook High School in Silver Spring and played football as a freshman, but he didn’ t enjoy the “fit,” as Springbrook was
known as more of a basketball school. Midway through his sophomore year, Jackson returned to Prince George’s County and transferred to Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
School for the back half of his sophomore year. He was looking forward to playing football as a junior at Wise but suffered a broken collarbone during seven-on-seven
in the summer of 2015 and was ruled ineligible for the 2015 season (Wise went 14-0 and won the 4A state championship). Jackson returned to the team as a senior
(first time playing high school football since his freshman year) and posted 39 catches for 612 yards and 12 touchdowns, help ing Wise to another undefeated 14-0
record and the 2016 4A state title.

A no-star recruit, Jackson wasn’t ranked by recruiting services in the 2017 class, because he didn’t play his sophomore and junior seasons. He started to receive
Division I interest during his senior season at Wise, but he didn’t have the grades to qualify at that level. He was forced to go the juco route and signed with Arizona
Western College in Yuma. However, Jackson found himself homesick (Jackson: “I was scared being that far away”), and he left t he program before the 2017 season
started. He returned home and took a job at Harris Teeter’s grocery store. Jackson “didn’t want to play football anymore” and instead trained for v ideo game
tournaments (NBA 2K was his game of choice). After sitting out the 2017 and 2018 seasons, he received a call from Fort Sc ott (Kan.) Community College head coach
Kale Pick, who convinced him to return to football. Jackson saw time on offense and defense at Fort Scott, but he focused on playing defensive back and finished with
25 tackles and three interceptions in 2019.

At that point, he started to get noticed by FBS programs and transferred to Scooba East Mississippi Community College (the ju co program from Netflix’s “Last Chance
U”) to land additional exposure. However, the 2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic. Nonetheless, Jackson was considered a four-star juco recruit and
ranked as the No. 4 juco recruit in the 2021 class. He considered offers from Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Oklaho ma, Oregon, Tennessee and others
before committing to head coach Nick Saban and Alabama. Jackson was the No. 21 recruit in the Tide’s 2021 class. He found himself buried on the cornerbac k depth
chart in 2021 and 2022 and was suspended in November 2022. As a result, Jackson entered the transfer portal. He committed t o Oregon over Kentucky — he had a
prior relationship with Ducks’ head coach Dan Lanning from when Lanning’s time as defensive coordinator at Georgia. After one season in Eugene, Jackson opted out
of the 2023 bowl game to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2017: Did not play football Enrolled at Arizona Western College, but left before the 2017 season started
2018: Did not play football
2019: Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College Switched to CB
2020: Scooba East Mississippi Community College Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (12/1) 7 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Alabama; First start for the Tide came in the National Championship Game vs. Georgia
2022: (9/1) 7 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Alabama; Suspended two games (violation of team rules)
2023: (12/12) 34 5.0 2.0 0 10 3 Oregon; Led team in INTs and passes defended; Missed one game (injury); Missed bowl game (opt -out)
Total: (33/14) 48 6.0 2.0 0 12 3

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6036 194 9 1/4 32 3/4 78 4.50 2.67 1.60 36 1/2 11’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — left calf)
PRO DAY 6037 203 9 32 3/4 77 3/8 - - - - - - - 11 (bench only; no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Tall, rangy frame with excellent body length … long strides eat up grass quickly and allow him to stay connected on go patter ns … quick to open up and
flashes a make-up burst to close space from trail … outstanding ball skills and length tilts jump-ball chances in his favor … quick to find the football once he returns his
eyes to the QB … will challenge receivers and looks to reroute within the first five yards … body length helps him get runners on the ground, compensating for some
wild tackling tendencies … effective blitzer (six pressures and 2.0 sacks on just seven pass-rush snaps in 2023) … wired right for the position; receivers know they’re in
for a dogfight … a regular on punt and kick coverages at Alabama (four special-teams tackles in 2022) … took a massive jump with his play on the 2023 tape.

WEAKNESSES: Often caught flat-footed, which leaves him out of position and vulnerable … underdeveloped route recognition and can be stemmed away from the
break path (see his matchup with Rome Odunze in 2023)… finds the ball quickly, but he tends to be inconsistent reading receivers to know when the ball is coming …
his first instinct is to grab when he loses a step (flagged for pass interference three times in 2023, and that number probably should have been higher) … undisciplined
eyes in zone … eager to jam but gives away his intentions and needs to stay on the balls of his feet … only one season of starting experience at the FB S level (717
career defensive snaps) … suspended for multiple games by Nick Saban due to a violation of team rules (November 2022) … will turn 25 before his first NFL game.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Oregon, Jackson was a perimeter cornerback in head coach Dan Lanning’s balanced scheme. He has taken a windin g road to this
point (attended four different programs over the last five years) but got the attention of NFL scouts with hi s play for the Ducks in 2023, when he led the team in
interceptions and passes defended while allowing only one touchdown in coverage. With his body length and athleticism, Jackso n doesn’t allow receivers to get
comfortable and plays with the same brash attitude against the run and the pass. With coverage instincts that are still a work in progress, he will lose phase against
crafty route runners but does a nice job quickly getting it back. He then uses his long arms to crowd the catch point, making it tough to complete throws over him.
Overall, Jackson is still learning how to be disciplined and read routes, but his improvements in 2023 are encouraging, as are as his competitive spirit and ability to
disrupt air space with his rare size. He is at his best as a press-man cornerback who can also be productive on special teams.

GRADE: 5th Round

22. MYLES HARDEN | South Dakota 5107 | 195 lbs. | 4JR Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miramar) 12/13/2001 (age 22.37) #1
BACKGROUND: Myles Harden was born and raised in Miami Gardens. He grew up playing basketball, then started playing pee-wee football at age 8. Harden enrolled
at Miramar High School (the former school of Geno Smith and several other NFL alums), where he was a three-year letterman at cornerback. After starting out on JV
as a sophomore, he was called up to varsity in 2017 and later earned honorable mention All-County honors as a junior (although Miramar lost to Deerfield Beach in
the first round of the 2018 state playoffs). As a senior, he was one of the top turnover-creating corners in South Florida with eight interceptions, which earned him
All-County honors. Miramar was on pace for a deep playoff run in 2019, but it was forced to forfeit several wins because it had r ostered an ineligible player. Harden
also ran track (sprints and relays) in high school and ran a personal best of 24.16 seconds in the 200 meters at the 2019 dis trict championships.

A no-star recruit, Harden wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2020 recruiting class. He received attention mostly from FCS schools as a recruit and drew
the eyes of former Iowa linebacker Adbul Hodge, who started his coaching career with South Dakota. Harden committed to the Coyotes as one of the top-billed guys
in their 2020 class. Harden made an immediate impact as a starter in all four games as a true freshman (played in the spring of 2021 because of the pandemic). He
had opportunities to transfer up to the FBS, but his “loyalty” to the program kept him at South Dakota. He decided to skip his remaining eligibility and enter the 2024
NFL Draft. Harden accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (4/4) 16 1.0 0.0 0 9 2 Freshman All-American; Honorable Men. All-MVFC; Led team in INTs, passes def.; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (6/5) 25 3.5 0.0 1 1 0 Missed final six games (leg)
2022: (6/6) 44 4.0 1.0 4 9 3 Second Team All-MVFC; Led team in FFs, INTs and passes defended; Missed final five games (foot)
2023: (13/13) 58 4.0 0.0 0 7 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-MVFC; Led team in passes defended; Team captain
Total: (29/28) 143 12.5 1.0 5 26 6

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COMBINE 5107 195 9 3/8 29 7/8 74 4.50 2.60 1.52 35 1/2 9’10” 3.98 6.88 13
PRO DAY 5112 194 9 3/8 29 3/4 74 3/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Fluid and balanced in his backpedal and coverage transitions (elite three -cone and short-shuttle results back up the tape) … properly tracks and balances
himself between route combinations in zone … plays with the awareness to track the throw and the aggr essiveness to play through the hands of receivers … has a
“my ball” mentality and is slick working around targets without drawing flags … quick to trigger and chop down runners … stro ng finishing hands as a tackler, and
there weren’t many misses on his film (ranked top five on the team in tackles in 2023) … voted a 2023 team captain … described as an “old soul” by South Dakota
defensive coordinator Travis Johansen and is receptive to hard coaching … forced 11 turnovers (six interceptions, five forced fumbles) in 29 games played.

WEAKNESSES: Average size with shorter-than-ideal arm length … really smooth mover but can get beat deep when late to hit the gas … burst at the break point is
mediocre; gives up too many front-facing catches … feet are quick but can get tied up matching releases … gives up inside position too easily and needs to be more
calculated with risk-taking … most inconsistent outing of 2023 was vs. Missouri (only FBS opponent) … back-to-back season-ending injuries: broke the fibula in his
right leg midway through his sophomore season (October 2021) and missed the second half of the season; injured his foot (October 2022) and was unable to return.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at South Dakota, Harden was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Travis Johansen’s zone -heavy scheme. Although his
college career was marred by back-to-back season-ending injuries in 2021 and 2022, he was a starter the moment he arrived and was consistently productive when
on the field (forced eight turnovers in his final 19 games). Harden is a smooth athlete with the physical mentality that show s at the catch point and in run support. He
has the mentality for press man, but NFL athletes will present a substantial leap in what he saw over his career in the FCS. Overall, Harden doesn’t offer ideal length
or long speed, but he plays quick, confident and is a roughneck competitor in both coverage and run support. With NFL-quality fluidity and ball skills, he can
handle coverage duties from multiple techniques (inside or outside) and has the traits to earn a starting nickel job as a rookie.

GRADE: 5th Round

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23. ELIJAH JONES | Boston College 6014 | 185 lbs. | 6SR Harlem, N.Y. (Cardinal Hayes) 1/8/2000 (age 24.30) #1

BACKGROUND: Elijah Jones, who has an older brother, grew up in Harlem in upper Manhattan. His father (Keith) is a hip -hop artist also known as DJ Alamo, formerly
of the group Brand Nubian. His mother (Janine Green) is a model and was the first Black model at L’Oreal Paris. Jones started playing sports in the lo cal playgrounds
with friends and older brother, and he later played youth football for the Harlem Jets. He attended Cardinal Hayes High School, a Catholic school in the Bronx, and
played both ways as a wide receiver and defensive back. As a junior, Jones caught 30 passes for 657 yards and seven touchdowns on offense, adding an interception
on defense. He had his best season as a senior captain with 39 catches for 1,017 receiving yards (26.1 average) and 14 touchd owns, along with 156 rushing yards
(15.6 average) and three rushing touchdowns. On defense, Jones accounted for 22 tackles, two forced fumbles and three interce ptions (returned one for a
touchdown). He also had a 79-yard kickoff return touchdown, as Cardinal Hayes finished 8-2 in 2017. He was recognized as an “Elite Eleven” Scholar Athlete as a
senior. Jones was also a standout track athlete (sprints and relays) and took first place in both the 100 meters (10.60 secon ds) and 200 meters (21.18) at the 2018 City
Championships — both times still stand as school records. He also set personal bests of 6.45 in the 55 meters, 35.54 in the 300 and 53.26 in the 400.

A three-star recruit, Jones was the No. 66 athlete in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in New York. He considered runn ing track in college but decided to
focus only on football. Following his junior season, Jones attended several recruiting camps and junior days — and his recruitment picked up steam. He received an
offer from Army in March 2017, followed by FBS offers from Boston College, Purdue, UConn, Maryland and Rutgers. The summer be fore his senior year, Jones
committed to Boston College and head coach Steve Addazio. He was the No. 4 recruit in the school’s 2018 class. He took advantage of the extra year of eli gibility
granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 2023. His older brother (Mustafa), who also attended Cardinal Hayes, played college basketball
at Central Connecticut State (2014-17) and averaged 10.7 points per game. Jones graduated with his degree from Boston College (May 2022) and is pursuing his
master’s degree. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Hula Bowl and was later called up to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 4 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (13/3) 27 1.0 0.0 0 1 0
2020: (11/7) 36 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/11) 28 0.0 0.0 1 5 0
2022: (11/11) 34 3.0 1.0 0 15 2 Honorable Mention All-ACC; Led team in passes defended; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (9/9) 25 0.0 0.0 1 13 5 First Team All-ACC; Led ACC in INTs; Led team in passes defended; Missed the final four games (non-injury)
Total: (60/41) 156 4.0 1.0 2 43 7

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COMBINE 6014 185 9 1/4 31 1/2 76 4.44 2.61 1.55 42 1/2 10’11” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 188 - - - - - - - - 4.25 7.07 - (stood on combine run, jumps)

STRENGTHS: Terrific height and length for the position … high school sprinting champ, and that speed is evident on tape … returns his ey es to the quarterback and
quickly locates and adjusts for on-ball production … competes with a “my ball” mentality and has the length to work around receivers … it can be tough for receivers
to escape his press when he widens out and trusts his long arms … comfortable in man coverage and crowds receivers tight to t he boundary … more of a drag-down
tackler than a form finisher, but his fundamentals in run support have improved and missed tackles were tough to find on his 2023 tape … played on punt coverages
all six seasons in college and has experience as a gunner (11 career special -teams tackles) … tied Boston College record for caree r games played (60).

WEAKNESSES: Slender, wiry build with below-average functional strength … inconsistent balance in his hip flip and transitions mid-route … not shy about getting
handsy early or late, but he will take it too far when he loses phase or panics downfield (six pass interference penalties over his last 16 games) … struggles to recover
positioning after missteps (allowed just 13 catches in 2023, but three of them were gains of 30-plus yards) … lack of body strength shows once he is connected to
receiver blocks … battled several nagging injuries in 2022 and lack of bulk leads to durability concerns … final season at Boston College was cut sh ort after nine games
due to a non-injury issue (November 2023).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Boston College, Jones was primarily an outside cornerback in former head coach Jeff Hafley’s balanced man -zone scheme (20.8
percent of his 2023 snaps came in the slot). Despite missing the final four games as a super senior, he still tied for the ACC lead with five interceptions and accounted
for a combined 28 passes defended over his final 20 games in college. Jones is an athletic, long corner who likes to crowd ai r space. Though he looks to get physical,
he tends to be overzealous in coverage to compensate for his lack of size — which leads to mistakes. Overall, Jones’ undisciplined tendencies and lack of play
strength are concerns, but he has the man-to-man athletic tools that will interest press-heavy teams.

GRADE: 5th Round

24. DWIGHT MCGLOTHERN JR. | Arkansas 6015 | 185 lbs. | 4SR Houston, Texas (Klein Oak) 2/6/2002 (age 22.22) #2

BACKGROUND: Dwight “Nudie” McGlothern Jr., one of three children, grew up north of Houston. He originally attended New Caney High School for his first two prep
seasons and played both ways as a wide receiver and cornerback. McGlothern posted 30 tackles and four interceptions as a freshman, followed by 43 tackles, four
interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and a pair of punt-return touchdowns as a sophomore. The summer before his junior season, he transferred to Trinity
Christian in Cedar Hill and recorded 26 catches for 751 yards (28.9 average) and eight touchdowns, adding three interceptions on defense. McGlothern transferred to
Klein Oak High School for his senior season and led the team to a 10-3 record. He saw more of a role on offense in his final season, posting 66 catches for 1,307 yards
(19.8) and 18 touchdowns. He added four interceptions on defense and a punt-return touchdown. He lettered in basketball and track in high school, setting personal
bests of 6 feet, 0 inches in the high jump, 21-3 in the long jump, 23.68 seconds in the 200 meters and 51.39 in the 400. McGlothern also starred on the 7 -on-7 circuit
with Fast Houston.

A four-star recruit, McGlothern was the No. 20 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 41 recruit in Texas. His recruitment exploded during his freshman
year of high school. Between the end of his freshman season and start of his sophomore season, McGlothern received scholarship offers from powerhouse programs
like Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas A&M. He later added offers from Arkan sas, Florida, Florida State,
Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas and USC. McGlothern ultimately narrowed his choice to Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, LSU, Oregon and Texas, and he committed to LSU,
his “dream school.” He became the first in his family to attend college and was the No. 19 recruit in Ed Orgeron’s 2020 class . Following Orgeron’s departure,
McGlothern entered the transfer portal in January 2022 and committed to Arkansas. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2020: (7/0) 9 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 LSU; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (10/6) 32 2.0 0.0 1 5 1 LSU; 37-yard INT TD; Missed two games (injury)
2022: (13/13) 52 1.0 0.0 2 14 4 Arkansas; Second Team All-SEC; Led team in INTs and passes defended
2023: (9/6) 20 3.0 0.0 1 9 3 Arkansas; Led team in INTs and passes defended; Missed three games (concussion)
Total: (39/25) 113 6.0 0.0 4 30 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6015 185 8 5/8 30 1/2 74 7/8 4.47 2.60 1.55 32 9’7” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — toe)
PRO DAY 6017 189 8 1/2 31 73 3/4 - - - 31 9’3” 4.33 7.23 - (stood on combine run; no bench — rt trap)

STRENGTHS: Towering height for the position, with adequate arm length … outstanding route recognition and wide receiver background educates his decisive trigger
… excellent spatial awareness in off coverage and drives to the catch point, not the receiver … rangy bal l skills and positions himself well to get his hands on the
football … average speed player but covers a lot of ground with his long strides … flashed a violent two -hand punch when he was allowed to jam … able to give
blocking receivers the slip at the line and blow up screens (see 2023 Florida tape) … length helps him lasso ball carriers when he can’t stay square to his target …
aggressive and not afraid to take chances … penalty total dropped from 10 in 2022 to zero in 2023 (he didn’t play as many snaps in 2023, but that’s still encouraging)
… terrific ball production with a combined 23 passes defended and seven interceptions in his 22 games at Arkansas.

WEAKNESSES: Mediocre athletic profile … sticky hips in his turn and run; struggles to regain positioning once he loses phase … lacks suddenness mid-transition and
doesn’t have the start-stop skills to stay attached to snappy 90-degree breaks … undisciplined hip action and rarely utilizes a true backpedal … needs to show more
dedication to the fundamentals of the position … missed only one tackles in 2023, but his bad habits (high strike zone, doesn’t drive through, etc.) will make that
number increase in the NFL unless fixed … spends too much time attached to receivers’ blocks downfield … didn’t play on special teams in 2023 … injuries were an
issue in 2023 — missed three games because of a concussion (October 2023) and parts of others with turf toe.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Arkansas, McGlothern was the field cornerback in defensive coordinator Travis Williams balanced-coverage scheme. After flashing
promise in his two seasons at LSU, he earned All-SEC honors for the Razorbacks in 2022 and had a strong season in 2023 (allowed just one catch of more than 15
yards), even as he battled through injuries. McGlothern’s best quality is the trust he has in his coverage instincts to read route combinations and understand when to
drive and disrupt the play — he was responsible for 12 combined turnovers (eight interceptions, four forced fumbles) over the last three seasons. However, his
upright play style and wild body control can quickly lead to missteps in coverage and run support. Overall, McGlothern is an average athlete, and coaches won’t be
using his technique for teaching tape. His route anticipation and play confidence, however, are the type of traits zone-scheme teams should target in the draft. He
is an interesting mid-round prospect who reminds me of an underdeveloped version of Carlton Davis.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

25. M.J. DEVONSHIRE | Pittsburgh 5106 | 186 lbs. | 5SR Aliquippa, Pa. (Aliquippa) 9/12/2000 (age 23.62) #12
BACKGROUND: Marlin “M.J.” Devonshire Jr., who has three siblings (one brother, two sisters), was born and raised just outside of Pittsbur gh. He started playing
football at age 4 (in a league for six- and seven-year-olds) and was often coached by his father (Marlin Sr.) at the youth levels. Devonshire grew up in the Moon Area
School District, but he dreamt of one day playing at Aliquippa, like his father and several Pro Football Hall of Famers (incl uding Darrelle Revis and Mike Ditka). He
transferred to Aliquippa in seventh grade and lived with his father. At Aliquippa High School, Devonshire was a three -sport standout and played all four football
seasons on varsity. He made an impact on offense (wide receiver), defense (defensive back) and special teams (returner) — and his father was an assistant coach. As
a senior, Devonshire was named Pennsylvania 3A Player of the Year and led Aliquippa to a 14 -1 record and the 2018 Class 4A state championship. He finished his final
season with 27 catches for 571 yards and 24 total touchdowns, including eight as a return man (he had five others nullified by penalties). On defense, Devonshire
posted eight interceptions, including three in the state-title game. He earned All-League honors in basketball and led the team in scoring (17.0 points per game) as a
senior. Devonshire also lettered in track and won the state championships in the 100 meters and 200 meters as a senior. He se t personal bests of 10.67 seconds in the
100 and 21.73 in the 200, and he was a member of the 2019 4x100 relay league championship.

A three-star recruit, Devonshire was the No. 48 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Pennsylvania (four spots behind CB Joey Porter Jr.). His
recruitment picked up during his junior year, when he received scholarship offers from Maryland, Ohio State, Syracuse and West Virginia. Devonshire was considered
a Pittsburgh lean, but Kentucky made a late push, and he committed to the Wildcats on signing day. He was the No. 10 recruit in the Wildcats’ 2019 class. After two
seasons with the program, Devonshire entered the transfer portal in December 2020, mostly because he didn’t like the scheme fit at Kentucky. A week later, he
transferred back home and enrolled at Pittsburgh for his final three seasons. His older brother (Keir Jeter) played college football at Division II Edinboro (2007-11),
initially as a tight end before moving to defensive end. Devonshire accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (3/0) 5 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Kentucky; Redshirted; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (9/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Kentucky; Pandemic-shortened season; Entered the transfer portal in December 2020
2021: (13/0) 18 1.0 0.0 0 5 1 Pittsburgh
2022: (13/9) 34 0.0 0.0 0 11 3 Pittsburgh; Honorable Mention All-ACC; Led team in INTs; 82-yard PR TD; 56-yard INT TD; 29-yard INT TD
2023: (12/9) 32 0.5 0.0 0 14 4 Pittsburgh; Second Team All-ACC; Led team in INTs and passes defended; 86-yard INT TD
Total: (50/18) 90 1.5 0.0 0 32 8

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COMBINE 5106 186 8 3/4 32 7/8 78 3/4 4.45 2.59 1.54 38 1/2 10’4” 4.35 7.12 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5113 189 8 7/8 33 1/2 79 1/8 - - - - - 4.31 7.00 10 (stood on combine run, jumps)

STRENGTHS: Adequate height with disproportionately long arms for his frame … play speed and timed speed are both outstanding … natural b all skills and makes
quarterbacks (and receivers) pay for mistakes … patiently reads quarterbacks from off coverage to key and dri ve … has the foot quickness to play press … physical at
the catch point to disrupt the target’s focus … flashes an explosive burst to close with a natural feel for pursuit and coverage angles … Pitt coaches say he has a
“veteran mentally” and competes with the resiliency to keep battling after mistakes … four return touchdowns the last two seasons (three interceptions, one punt)
and led the ACC in interception-return yardage (115) in 2023 … averaged 7.5 yards per punt return in his career (46/347/1).

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WEAKNESSES: Lean frame and lacks desired bulk … moves with slight tightness in his hips, causing him to lose balance in his transitions … too comfortable playing
with his hand on the hip of receivers, which will lead to flags (pass interference and two holding calls in 2023) … doesn’t look comfortable playing the ball from trail …
appears to read on some plays but guess on others … plays with an eagerness in run support, but his technique and finish are both inconsistent (seven missed tackles
in 2023) … has return experience but had three muffed punts in 2023, including one deep in Pitt territory that was recovered for a touchdown by Notre Dame …
minimal experience inside covering slot receivers … will be a 24 -year-old rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Pittsburgh, Devonshire was a perimeter cornerback in head coach Pat Narduzzi’s zone-heavy scheme (72.7 percent of Devonshire’s
2023 defensive snaps came in zone coverage). After transferring back home from Kentucky in 2021, he followed in the footsteps of his childhood hero and fellow
Aliquippa alum Darrelle Revis as a playmaker on both defense and special teams (first Aliquippa player since Revis in 2006 to score on a punt return and interception
return in the same season). In off coverage, Devonshire can read through the route to the quarterback or stay in the pocket of receivers in man-to-man, using his long
arms to challenge throws in his air space. However, his inconsistent anticipation and lack of disciplined technique will make it tough for him to stay in phase versus
savvy route runners. Overall, Devonshire is more of an aggressive athlete than true instinctive ballhawk, but his linear burst, speed and length h elp him make plays
in coverage. He is a developmental player with the tools to play man, zone and special teams.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

26. KALEN KING | Penn State 5112 | 190 lbs. | 3JR Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) 1/28/2003 (age 21.24) #4
BACKGROUND: Kalen King, who has a twin brother (Kobe), was born and raised in Detroit. The twins were introduced to multiple sports throu ghout childhood, but
they gravitated towards football as early as age 5. Starting in elementary school, they often worked out and trained with their father (TaDarrell) — and they were
each other’s fiercest competition. Growing up as a cornerback in Wolverines country, Kalen King id olized Charles Woodson and wore No. 2 throughout youth football
and high school. He attended Detroit’s Cass Technical School and was a four-year varsity letterman in football, helping the program to the 2017 conference title as a
freshman. King became a starting cornerback as a sophomore and again led Cass Tech to a conference championship, finishing with two forced fumbles and one
interception. As a junior corner and wide receiver, he earned All-State honors with 25 tackles and one interception, adding 13 touchdowns on offense. As a senior,
King was a captain for the second straight year and led Cass Tech to 12 wins in a season abbreviated by the pandemic. He post ed 13 tackles, three interceptions and
eight offensive touchdowns in his final season, earning the second of back-to-back All-State, All-Region and All-City honors. King also ran track (sprints and relays) and
was one of the leading scorers on the Cass Tech basketball team.

A four-star recruit, King was the No. 16 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 8 recruit in Michigan (No. 1 defensive back in the state). After his freshman
season, he received his first offer, from Iowa State. He also added a few MAC offers, but the big one from Michigan arrived after his sophomore season. King grew up
attending Wolverines games at Michigan Stadium and watched several local players, like Donovan Peoples-Jones and Jourdan Lewis, star in Ann Arbor after Cass Tech
careers. Kalen and Kobe were considered a package deal, and they announced a final five of Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsi n. Despite having
grown up Michigan fans, though, they developed close relationships with the Penn State coaching staff — and Micah Parsons hosting them for their official visit was
the clincher. King was the No. 2 recruit in Franklin’s 2021 recruiting class. His twin brother, who is older by one minute, redshirted in his first season at Penn State and
is now a rising junior linebacker. King elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (13/1) 23 1.0 0.0 1 5 0 Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/9) 30 3.0 0.0 1 21 3 Second Team All-American; Third Team All-Big Ten; Led Big Ten in passes defended
2023: (12/12) 29 1.5 0.0 0 2 0 Second Team All-Big Ten; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (38/22) 82 5.5 0.0 2 28 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5112 191 8 3/4 30 7/8 74 1/4 4.61 2.66 1.57 37 10’2” 4.16 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 190 - - - 4.55 2.64 1.57 - - 4.13 - - (no jumps, 3-cone, bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Solid athleticism to maintain his stride on vertical patterns … short -area movements are loose and balanced … steady eyes to sort out route
combinations and switch off receivers in zone … tracks the football well in the air, with the coordination to arrive at the catch point in a timely manner (led the Big
Ten in passes defended in 2022) … quick to read run and looks fearless driving downhill … tenacious mentality to mug receiver s, get off blocks or unload at the catch
point to dislodge the football … has developed the relentless self-confidence to bounce back from negative reps … described as “super competitive” and “coachable”
by Penn State head coach James Franklin … experienced on kick and punt coverages (222 special -teams snaps).

WEAKNESSES: Average-framed and will have a tough time matching NFL size and strength … below-average top-end speed and lacks a secondary burst when the ball
is in the air (his 1.95 “flying 20” was the worst among all cornerbacks who ran the 40 -yard dash at the combine) … his jam technique is wild and unrefined … too
reactive in coverage and needs to develop his route anticipation … overaggressive tendencies lead to excessive contact (calle d for pass interference or holding three
times in 2023) … inconsistent sink and technique as a tackler, especially in space … ball carriers have no trouble running through his arm tackles … limited experie nce
as a slot defender … disappointing 2023 season, as he struggled against the best opponents on his schedule (Ohio State, Maryl and, Michigan).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter, King was an outside cornerback in former Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s split-coverage scheme. He put himself on
the NFL radar with a standout 2022 season (No. 3 in the FBS with 21 passes defended) and looked like a futu re first-round pick. However, cornerback is a volatile
position, and King’s 2023 tape exemplified that. He managed just two passes defended in his final college season (although, h e saw fewer targets) and struggled
against the top opponents on his schedule, most notably in a tough matchup again Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. Growing up with a twin who shared the same
passion for football meant King had a lifelong competitor, which helped develop his tenacity and toughness. Though he is a sp ringy athlete, his twitch can be negated
by below-average long speed and underdeveloped route anticipation versus savvy receivers. Overall, King is a fluid athlete with the aggressive play personality
desired for the position, but his inconsistent tackling, coverage spacing and feel for when to take chances will continue to result in volatility in his game. He is
viewed as a possible safety candidate by several NFL teams.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

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27. CHAU SMITH-WADE | Washington State 5096 | 184 lbs. | 4JR Denver, Colo. (Simeon) 9/17/2002 (age 21.61) #6

BACKGROUND: Chau (SHAW) Smith-Wade was born and raised in Denver. After picking up football at age 3, he played primarily running back in youth football an d
later moved to defensive back in middle school. In high school, Smith-Wade relocated to Chicago and lived with his uncle and cousin so he could transfer to Simeon
Career Academy. Although Simeon is better known as a basketball school (alma mater of NBA players Derrick Rose and Jabari Par ker), Smith-Wade helped the
football program to an 11-1 record in 2018 as a junior. He returned to running back for his senior season, because of injuries on the depth chart, and played both
ways. He led Simeon to the 2019 Public League football championshi p in 2019 (209 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the title game).

A three-star recruit, Smith-Wade was the No. 116 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 28 recruit in Illinois. After his junior season, his offer sheet
started to fill up, with Air Force, Northern Illinois, Pittsburgh, Toledo and Western Mich igan all offering scholarships. Smith-Wade also picked up an offer from
Wyoming, and he committed to the Cowboys after his senior season. However, around the same time, several of Wyoming’s coaches (Jake Dickert, John Richardson,
A.J. Cooper) were hired by Washington State and recruited Smith-Wade to join them (Dickert is now the Washington State head coach; Richardson is cornerbacks
coach at Arizona; Cooper is linebackers coach at Arizona State). In the days before signing day, Smith -Wade decommitted from Wyoming and flipped to Washington
State, where he was the No. 13 recruit in the Cougars’ 2020 class. After his breakout 2022 season, he received (and turned do wn) several transfer opportunities with
lucrative NIL deals attached. Smith-Wade elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl (had an
interception in the game).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (2/0) 8 1.0 0.0 0 1 0 Redshirted; Pandemic-shortened season (missed several games after testing positive for COVID -19)
2021: (11/1) 16 0.5 0.0 0 4 1 First career start came in the bowl game
2022: (12/12) 43 2.5 0.0 3 10 2 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Missed bowl game (injury)
2023: (7/7) 36 2.0 0.0 0 6 0 Missed final five games (shoulder)
Total: (32/20) 103 6.0 0.0 3 21 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5096 184 9 1/8 30 1/4 72 3/8 4.54 2.61 1.56 34 1/2 10’5” 4.32 7.05 18
PRO DAY 5110 184 9 30 1/4 73 1/4 4.59 2.74 1.61 - - - - - (run only; no position drills — choice)

STRENGTHS: Easy mover with smooth athleticism … able to flip his hips and run with receivers vertically from press … accelerates well (e arly and late) to stay in the
hip pocket of deep targets … when he finds the ball downfield, he can adjust his body to make a play on the football without going through the receiver (zero
penalties in 2023) … improved eye use in zone to anticipate break points … experienced on special-teams coverages (333 career snaps) and was used as a gunner in
2023 … voted a team captain in 2023, and the Washington State coaches praise his maturation, on and off the field (head coach Jake Dickert: “He changed all his
habits … and now he’s seeing tremendous successes on the field.”).

WEAKNESSES: Skinny, lean-limbed body type … marginal play strength and allows receivers to outmuscle him at the top of routes … undisciplined with his cover
technique and freely gives up inside position … can be driven off the top of routes with a slight delay in his click and close … after forcing five turnovers in 2022, he
didn’t have an interception or forced fumble in 2023 … gets busy as a run defender but needs to be more fundamentally sound with his wrap-and-drive finishing
mechanics … too many ankle-diving tackle attempts, allowing runners to step out of his grasp … can be sealed on the perimeter by receiver blocks … misse d the final
five games of his final season because of a sprained AC joint in his shoulder (October 2023) … was used exclusively out side and is unproven working in the slot.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington State, Smith-Wade was the right cornerback in defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding’s multiple scheme. He put
himself on the NFL map with his breakout 2022 season, and although his 2023 campaign was cut short by injury, he received positive reviews from NFL area scouts.
Smith-Wade is a quick-footed, fluid athlete with the movement skills desired for the slot or outside. He doesn’t play structurally sound in his pro cess, which causes
him to lose phase mid-route, and needs to be more consistent reading coverage clues to become more of a ballhawk. Overall, Smith-Wade must adapt a more
disciplined approach in both coverage and run support to mask his lack of elite size, speed and strength, but he is a loose-moving and tough-minded athlete who
has yet to play his best football. He projects as a developmental cornerback and could increase his NFL chances with a move inside.

GRADE: 6th Round

28. JARRIAN JONES | Florida State 5117 | 190 lbs. | 5SR Brandon, Miss. (Northwest Rankin) 5/8/2001 (age 22.96) #7
BACKGROUND: Jarrian (JAR-ee-un) “J-Dubb” Jones grew up in Magee (small town in Southern Mississippi). He grew up playing multiple sports throughout childhood
and gravitated toward football. Jones enrolled at Northwest Rankin High School and suited up for the freshman team (played th rough broken fingers on his left hand).
He moved up to varsity as a sophomore and made an immediate splash with 22 tackles and three interceptions (all three returned for touchdowns). Jones recorded
four more interceptions as a junior and added wide receiver duties, posting 28 catches for 641 yards and eight touchdowns. He again played both ways as a senior
and led Northwest Rankin to an 11-2 record and the 2018 district championship. Jones finished his senior year with 55 catches for 1,151 yards and 18 touchdowns ,
adding an interception and forced fumble on defense. He returned kicks and punts and was invited to the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game. Jones also lettered
in track with personal bests of 18 feet, 1 inch in the long jump and 5 -6 in the high jump.

A four-star recruit, Jones was the No. 18 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Mississippi. Before he even became a starter on varsity, he
received a scholarship offer from Mississippi State in the summer of 2016 and committed six months later. However, Jones reopened his recruitment after receiving
offers from several other programs, including Alabama, Florida and Georgia. After visiting Norman in the spring of 2018, he c ommitted to Oklahoma. He decommitted
a month later, though, and flipped back to Mississippi State in June 2018, because of his desire to stay in his home state. Jones was the No. 4 recr uit in former head
coach Joe Moorhead’s 2019 class.

Following the 2019 season, Mississippi State fired Moorhead and his staff (including defensive backs coach Terrell Buckley) and hired Mike Leach. The new coaching
staff wanted to move Jones to safety after 2020 spring practices. Unhappy with the new situation, Jones entered the transfer portal and initially committed to Ole
Miss (where Buckley had landed) before changing his mind and transferring to Florida State — he had a relationship with head coach Mike Norvell, who’d recruited
him out of high school while at Memphis. Jones took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Tallahassee for his
fifth season in 2023. He opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (11/1) 12 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Mississippi State; Missed two games (injury); Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (8/3) 18 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Florida State; Pandemic-shortened season; Entered transfer portal (May 2020)
2021: (12/6) 22 0.5 0.0 0 3 1 Florida State
2022: (12/10) 19 0.0 0.0 0 5 1 Florida State; Missed one game (injury)
2023: (12/9) 25 5.0 1.0 1 6 3 Florida State; All-ACC Honorable Mention; 30-yard INT TD; Led team in INTs; Missed two games (injury)
Total: (55/29) 96 5.5 1.0 1 17 5

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COMBINE 5117 190 8 5/8 30 73 1/4 4.38 2.53 1.53 39 1/2 10’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6002 192 8 1/4 30 73 3/4 - - - - - 4.30 - - (no 3-cone or bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: Turned heads at the combine with explosive testing numbers … impressive initial and closing burst when he unlocks and drives … looks comfortable
working in zone and sorting through motions and combinations as the nickel … plays chippy and oozes confidence … shows good timing at the catch to knock throws
away without compromising his positioning (didn’t have a penalty on his 2023 stats) … has a wide receiver background and can turn bad decisions into interceptions
… can impact the game in different ways (first player in Florida State history with a sack, tackle for loss, forced fumble, fumble recovery and interception in the same
game) … coaches mention his resiliency to bounce back from minor setbacks in his career … three special -teams tackles in 2023 (kicks and punts).

WEAKNESSES: Lean with short arms and marginal play strength … explosive once he sees it, but he’s late to anticipate route breaks … more comfortable playing the
man and needs to do a better job expanding his vision to track the quarterback and the route … eyes usuall y fall for the traps set by the offense, leading to wasted
coverage steps … impatient feet in press, which throw off his mirroring skills from the start … drives on the ball carrier in a hurry, but he often arrives too hot and
slides off the tackle attempt, leading to YAC for the offense … battled numerous nagging injuries throughout his career, including a broken hand in the 20 21
offseason, which required surgery and affected him to start that season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Florida State, Jones was the slot cornerback in defensive coordinator Adam Fuller’s balanced-coverage scheme. After previously
playing the boundary, he moved inside to the nickel in 2023 and had his best season, allowing just 16 catches (zero touchdowns) and leading the Seminoles with
three interceptions (voted the team’s 2023 most improved defensive player). Jones played in a defense that demanded speed and competitiveness, and he put plenty
of both on tape, which led to several flash plays. His ball skills are a strength to his game, and he maintains positioning once he finds it, but he can be late anti cipating
route breaks and needs to become more reliable in run support. Overall, Jones has an impressive athletic profile, and his inside-outside experience is a plus, but he
plays too reactionary and needs to better pick up on route clues to survive in NFL coverage. He projects as a potential reser ve and special teamer.

GRADE: 6th Round

29. KAMAL HADDEN | Tennessee 6010 | 192 lbs. | 5SR River Rouge, Mich. (River Rouge) 1/17/2001 (age 23.27) #5
BACKGROUND: Kamal (KUH-mall) Hadden, one of five children (three girls, two boys), was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Mich. He had to navigate several challenges in
his upbringing, including the threat of gang violence, and often turned to sports as an outlet. His older brother (Karon) was one of five men arrested (October 2018)
for his connection to the homicide of former Eastern Michigan wrestler Jack Marsh Jr. in a botched robbery attempt. Karon later pleaded guilty to 11 felony counts,
including second-degree murder, and was sentenced to a minimum 17 years in prison (his earliest release date is May 2037).

Kamal Hadden started out at Ypsilanti High School and played varsity as a sophomore wide receiver and cornerback in 2016. He then transferred to River Rouge High
School (30 miles from Ypsilanti, just outside of Detroit) and helped the team to an 11-3 record in 2017. Hadden finished his junior season with 58 tackles and five
interceptions. As a senior, he helped River Rouge to the 2018 league title and earned All -Conference honors. He also lettered in basketball at River Rouge.

A two-star recruit, Hadden was the No. 257 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 65 recruit in Michigan. He had received mostly FCS offers (Morgan
State and Youngstown State) until Central Michigan offered him the summer before his senior year. Hadden committed to the Chi ppewas and head coach Jim
McElwain. He was planning to enroll in June 2019, but the day before he was set to move in, he was informed that his high school GPA made him a non-qualifier. He
quickly pivoted and contacted Independence Community College and moved to Kansas in July 2019. Hadden posted an interception as a freshman, but his sophomore
season was canceled because of the pandemic. Even so, Hadden was considered a three-star juco recruit and attracted offers from several FBS programs, including
Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky, Nebraska, Texas Tech and Tennessee. He committed to former head coach Gus Malzahn and si gned with Auburn as part of its
2021 recruiting class. However, Malzahn and his staff were fired after the 2020 season, so Hadden — who spent less than four months with the program — entered
the transfer portal following spring practices in May 2021. He transferred to Tennessee and enrolled a few weeks after leavin g Auburn. Hadden graduated with his
degree in communication studies (August 2023).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Independence (Kan.) Community College
2020: Independence (Kan.) Community College
2021: (7/2) 17 2.0 0.0 1 2 1 Tennessee; Missed six games (injury)
2022: (9/6) 51 3.5 0.0 1 5 2 Tennessee; Led team in INTs; Missed four games (hamstring)
2023: (7/7) 19 0.0 0.0 0 11 3 Tennessee; Led team in INTs and passes defended; 28-yard INT TD; Missed final six games (right shoulder)
Total: (23/15) 87 5.5 0.0 2 18 6

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6010 196 8 1/2 30 7/8 74 1/8 - - - - - - - - (position drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6011 192 8 3/4 31 3/8 75 4.57 2.55 1.51 34 1/2 10’2” 4.31 7.15 - (no bench press — right shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Good-looking athlete and matches up well with size on the outside … high-level cover awareness … plays with better range than his timed speed
suggests, because of his agile footwork … positions himself well to stay on top of routes and within striking distance of catch windows … works well from off coverage,
using his vision to see through routes to the eyes of the quarterback … plays on the balls of his feet to smoothly drive on t hrows in front of him … displays balance
when attacking throws to play through the hands of receivers (No. 2 in the FBS with 11 passes defended through mid-October, prior to his season-ending injury) … his
play strength and physicality are attractive selling points … targeted 33 times in 2023 and allowed just one catch o f more than 15 yards (a 19-yard completion).

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WEAKNESSES: Below-average straight-line speed for the position … play speed stalls when attempting to turn his head and find the ball … plays upright and tight
when attempting to match sudden receivers underneath … grabby downfield (penalized nine times in 2022 and flagged twice for pass interference vs. Austin Peay in
2023) … has some power behind his pads as a tackler, but it won’t matter if he doesn’t tweak his technique for better finishes (multiple missed tackles on the 2023
Florida tape) … has the tools to grow into an impact blitzer, just wasn’t ask him to do it much … doesn’t have an expansive special -teams resume (most of his snaps
came on field-goal coverage) … struggled to stay healthy at Tennessee, missing multiple games each of his three seasons — nagging hamstring injury kept him out of
four games as a junior (October 2022); right shoulder injury (October 2023), which required season -ending surgery.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Tennessee, Hadden played left and right outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Tim Banks scheme (rarely used over the
slot). After arriving from the juco level, he battled several injury setbacks during his three seasons in Kn oxville, but he was one of the Vols’ top defenders when
healthy (led the team in passes defended and interceptions in 2023, despite missing the final six games). A well-built athlete, Hadden plays sticky coverage, because
of his pattern recognition, foot quickness and play confidence. Though he shows a unique feel for route development, he is guilty of grabbing mid -transition and
needs to play with cleaner technique to compensate for his tight movements. Overall, Hadden’s lack of desired speed, twitch and durability for the position are red
flags, but he plays with the decisive trigger that leads to ball production. He is a prototypical Cover -2 cornerback.

GRADE: 6th Round

30. QWAN’TEZ STIGGERS | Toronto Argonauts 5116 | 204 lbs. | 4SR Atlanta, Ga. (B.E.S.T.) 1/8/2002 (age 22.30) #42

BACKGROUND: Qwan’tez Stiggers, one of 13 children, grew up in the Atlanta area. He started playing pee -wee football at age 8 for the Georgia Rattlers (with his
older brother, Qwantayvious). Starting in sixth grade, Stiggers attended The B.E.S.T. Academy, an all -boys school in Carey Park (northwest of Atlanta). There were just
27 players on the varsity football team, and he saw immediate playing time. Undersized as a freshman and sophomore, he hit a growth spurt and went from a “small”
kicker/punter to a wide receiver and defensive back, and he gradually became one of the better players on the team over his final two seasons. He also lettered in
basketball all four years of high school.

A no-star recruit, Stiggers wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2020 recruiting class and struggled to get noticed after playing at a smaller level of high
school football. He received attention from a few Division II and NAIA programs, and he received a scholarship offer from Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. However, his
father (Rayves Harrison) died in September 2020 (after being in a coma for several months following a car accident), and Stiggers decided to leave the school and quit
football. He returned home and started working (DoorDash, InstaCart, Blue Beacon truck wash) to help support his family. Eventually, Stiggers looked to return to
football and tried several college programs but couldn’t get a foot in the door. In 2022, his mother (Kwanna) found him an op portunity with an indoor, 7-on-7, semi-
pro league in Atlanta called Fan Controlled Football (FCF). Following Stiggers’ standout debut season (five interceptions in 12 games), one of the FCF coaches sent
Stiggers’ film to his CFL contacts and helped set up a tryout with the Toronto Argonauts (Stiggers also had interest from the XFL). Sti ggers not only made the team,
but he quickly ascended to starter status during the 2023 season and won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie award.

Though most CFL players are free to sign with NFL teams once they complete their contracts, Stiggers’ case is different becau se he never played college football.
Instead, he declared for the 2024 NFL Draft (and was released from his Toronto contract). He received an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl. Stiggers and
his fiancé (Cheyenne) have a two-year-old son (Legend).

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: Out of football Originally enrolled at Lane College (Tenn.), but left the team in September 2020
2021: Out of football
2022: Played semi-pro football in the FCF
2023: (16/15) 56 3.0 0.0 0 12 5 Toronto Argonauts; CFL Most Outstanding Rookie; East Division All -Star
Total: (16/15) 56 3.0 0.0 0 12 5

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5116 204 8 7/8 30 1/2 73 3/8 4.45 2.50 1.52 36 10’8” 4.32 7.03 - (no bench press — right shoulder)

STRENGTHS: Fills out his jersey really well with a solid build for the position … good patience within his pedal-and-drive mechanics … likes to open his hips sidesaddle
at the snap but has the body control to quickly find his balance and redirect with the route … has a “my ball” mentality in his air space … natural ball skills to locate
and make adjustments … does a nice job smothering underneath patterns and prefers to play aggressive football … willing in ru n support and has the toughness
required for tackling duties … has the rally-to-the-ball skill set to play a role on special-teams coverages … his backstory is one of perseverance and overcoming
adversity, which will serve him well with the rigors of NFL life … still relatively young.

WEAKNESSES: Inexperienced and will require time as he adjusts to some of the complexities of NFL coverages … will give up plays in front of him when he commits
his hips too early … will bite too early or too late and is still learning what route clues to key … speed is better early than late and might not have an extra gear to
recover once a receiver gains a step … has a small hitch in his change of direction and footwork requires refinement … needs to develop a better feel for “subtle”
contact at the top of routes to disrupt without making heavy contact … unproven in press man … needs to adjust some of his tackling mechanics as a see -hit-wrap
finisher … offers very little body of work for NFL teams to fully vet.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter in the CFL, Stiggers played mostly left cornerback in the Toronto Argonauts’ scheme. With only one year of playi ng experience since
high school, he has taken a truly unique journey to the doorstep of the NFL and is attempting to become the first CFL player with zero college experience drafted. A
good-sized athlete, Stiggers has instinctive body coordination and feel in coverage, which allows him to stay in phase and play th rough the hands of receivers. His
trigger is a little inconsistent, as he’s developing his sense for route progressions and carrying deep speed in the NFL will create growing pains. Overall, Stiggers is
understandably raw in several areas, because of his lack of experience, but he is an alert ball denier with the size, athleticism and mentality that can be
developed. He is worth a draft pick, although it might take a patient coaching staff to get him NFL -ready.

GRADE: 6th Round

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31. JOHNNY DIXON | Penn State 5106 | 188 lbs. | 5SR Tampa, Fla. (Chamberlain) 1/3/2001 (age 23.31) #3
BACKGROUND: John “Johnny” Dixon, the youngest of 10 children (seven boys, three girls), grew up in the Tampa area. He played basketball, football and several
other sports throughout childhood and made a name for himself in the Tampa Bay Youth Football League. He was a star running back for the W estchase Colts in
eighth grade. Dixon originally attended Wharton High School and became a starter as a freshman, playing on offense (running back), defense (cornerback) and special
teams (returner). As a sophomore, he tallied 44 tackles and two interceptions, along with multiple return touchdowns. As a ju nior, Dixon appeared in just four games,
because of a knee injury. With his family wanting better structure for him (on the field and in the classroom), Dixon transferred to Chamberlain High School for his
senior year. While working his way back from a ruptured patella and settling his academics, he started slow as a senior. He p layed better over the second half of the
season at cornerback, though, and helped the program to an 8-2 finish, finishing with 15 tackles, four passes defended and one forced fumble in 2018. Dixon also
lettered in basketball and track (sprints, relays, jumps) at Wharton.

A three-star recruit, Dixon was the No. 43 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 49 recruit in Florida. He received his first scholarship offer as a
freshman, from South Carolina, in April 2016. The summer before his junior season, Dixon started to draw more eyes at recruiting camps and while playing on 7-on-7
teams, pulling in offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon and Tennessee. After his knee injury in 2017, several schools, like Alabama
and Ohio State, cooled on his recruitment. Dixon narrowed his final choice to Miami and South Carolina, and he committed to head coach Will Muschamp . He was the
No. 15 recruit in the Gamecocks’ 2019 class. After South Carolina fired Muschamp, Dixon entered the transfer portal i n December 2020 and committed to Penn State
a week later. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to the Nittany Lions for his fifth season in 2023. Dixon
opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl, but he missed part of the week because of injury.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/1) 3 1.0 0.0 0 1 1 South Carolina; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (10/8) 34 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 South Carolina; Pandemic-shortened season; Entered the transfer portal in December 2020
2021: (12/0) 11 0.5 0.0 0 2 0 Penn State
2022: (13/6) 23 4.5 3.0 1 12 2 Penn State
2023: (12/11) 26 5.5 4.5 1 4 1 Penn State; Third Team All-Big Ten; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (59/26) 97 11.5 7.5 2 24 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5106 188 8 5/8 29 1/2 72 - - - - - - - - (no workout — left hip)
PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (did not participate — left hip)

STRENGTHS: Speedy athlete with recovery skills … quick-twitch movements to flip his hips and cling to route runners … aggressive at the catch point and plays
through the hands of receivers … pairs his closing burst and play recognition for quick drives on the ball … has a knack for disguising and timing his blitzes (7.5 sacks
over the last two seasons) … competes hard for all four quarters and doesn’t lose his energy (Penn State CB coach Terry Smith : “He loves football and is very, very
passionate about it. He’s not sensitive, so he can be coached. Just wants to be great.”) … has played a lot of football (59 games in college) and has exper ience on
kickoff returns and punt coverages as a gunner and jammer.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-framed corner with a mediocre build and below-average arm length … larger possession target can “big boy” him — and he isn’t subtle about
battling back … flagged for pass interference eight times over the last two seasons, including twice on the same drive vs. Maryland in 2023 … upright in his pedal and
feel for pattern recognition needs further development … missed tackles are all over his film, because of poor mechanics and marginal finishing strength … stays
attached too long to blocks on the perimeter … missed most of his junior year of high school because of tendinitis in his patella; later ruptured the pate lla during his
junior season of basketball and required surgery; injured his left hip during Senior Bowl week (January 2024), which sidelined him for the draft process.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Penn State, Dixon played outside cornerback in former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s split -coverage scheme. After two
seasons at South Carolina, he transferred to Penn State and forced his way into the cornerback rotation, first alongside Joey Porter Jr. and Kalen King in 2022 and
then as a full-time starter in 2023. Dixon has the speed and body control to phase routes from press or off coverage and aggressively go aft er the football. However,
his tackling and transition skills are undisciplined, and big bodies will give him trouble, both early and late. Overall, Dixon is a feisty man-cover cornerback who is just
as likely to lead the team in passes defended as he is coverage penalties. He has the talent to get onto an NFL field (defense and special teams), although he will
need to make adjustments to stay there.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

32. TARHEEB STILL | Maryland 5115 | 188 lbs. | 4SR Sicklerville, N.J. (Timber Creek) 6/9/2002 (age 21.88) #4
BACKGROUND: Tarheeb “Heeb” Still,one of five children, was born and raised in South New Jersey. He grew up playing basketball and started playing football in
fourth grade, initially as an offensive guard before he moved to running back. Still enrolled at Timber Creek Regional High School in Gloucester Township, where he
was a four-year letterman at wide receiver and cornerback. As a sophomore, he posted 24 catches for 478 yards (19.9 average) and three t ouchdowns (caught passes
from QB Devin Leary), helping Timber Creek to a 10 -1 record and the 2017 league championship. As a junior, Still caught 46 passes for 800 yards and four
touchdowns, along with 11 passes defended and two interceptions. He had his most productive season as a senior with a South J ersey single-season record 1,541
receiving yards on 71 catches (21.7 average) and 13 touchdowns, adding two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown. Still produced 36 tackles and three
interceptions, as well, and was named first team All-State. He also lettered in basketball and track at Timber Creek, setting personal bests of 6.96 seconds in the 55
meters, 23.13 in the 200, 7.95 in the 55 -meter hurdles, 15.03 in the 110-meter hurdles and 53.95 in the 400-meter hurdles.

A three-star recruit, Still was the No. 59 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 19 recruit in New Jersey (four spots ahead of Rutgers’ Max Melton). The
spring after his sophomore season, Still received his first scholarship offer (Temple). He helped his recruiting profile when he was named the MVP among defensive
backs at the New Jersey Regional of The Opening in April 2019. Still considered offers from Baylor, Minnesota, NC State, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse,
UCF, Virginia Tech and West Virginia before committing to Maryland the summer before his senior season. He was the No. 10 recruit in head c oach Mike Locksley’s
2020 recruiting class. Still opted out of the 2023 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2020: (4/4) 20 0.0 0.0 0 8 0 Freshman All-American; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in passes def.; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 55 3.0 2.0 0 11 0 92-yard PR TD; Blocked FG
2022: (12/10) 45 4.0 0.0 0 2 1 Missed one game (finger)
2023: (10/10) 45 2.0 0.0 0 7 5 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in INTs; Missed two games (right leg); Missed bowl game (opt -out)
Total: (39/37) 165 9.0 2.0 0 28 6

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5115 189 9 1/8 29 5/8 73 1/8 4.52 2.61 1.57 38 10’0” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — right foot)
PRO DAY 5115 188 9 30 73 1/2 4.49 2.61 1.54 - - 4.19 - - (no 3-cone or bench — choice)

STRENGTHS: It is clear how much he enjoys press-man coverage, because of his balanced feet and physicality … alert in both man and zone with spry feet to stay
connected to route runners … eyes stay disciplined — and his feet listen to his eyes … plays with timing and natural ball skills to judge passes … strong hands (highly
productive high school receiver) and doesn’t let interception opportunities go to waste … quick to read and react in run supp ort … comes to balance well to finish
tackles in one-on-one situations … averaged 7.0 yards per punt return over his career (42/294/1), including a school -record 92-yard touchdown return … blocked a
field goal as a sophomore … played an interchangeable role between inside and outside alignments.

WEAKNESSES: Ordinary body type, build and arm length … quicker than fast, with mediocre long speed … struggles to recover once receivers get over top on him …
movements lose coordination when attempting to match savvy route runners in man coverage … trigger to drive is better than hi s burst to close … too handsy at the
top of routes (committed 16 total penalties the last three seasons, including three pass interference penalties in 2023) … mediocre pl ay strength leaves him at a
tackling disadvantage versus physical runners in space … cut his finger in a “freak accident” and required surgery to repair a tendon (September 2022), which forced
him to miss one game; missed two games as a senior after suffering a right leg injury (October 2023).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Maryland, Still had an almost 50-50 split at inside and outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Brian Williams’ balanced
scheme. He made an immediate impact as a Freshman All-American in 2020 and finished strong with a team-best five interceptions in 2023, which earned him second
team All-Big Ten honors (one of 17 FBS players with 5-plus interceptions in 2023). With his quick processor and spatial awareness, Still is at his best from off coverage,
where he can keep the action in front of him, — although, he clearly enjoys getting physical in press coverage, as well. His positional technique and recovery speed
are inconsistent, which leads to coverage busts, especially downfield. Overall, Still doesn’t offer the high-end size or speed that most NFL teams target, but he is a
smooth-moving athlete with the natural instincts and ball reactions to keep the attention of NFL coaches. He projects best as a nickel in a zone-heavy scheme, in
which he can work top-down.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

33. WILLIE DREW | Virginia State 5115 | 191 lbs. | 6SR Smithfield, Va. (Smithfield) 7/5/2000 (age 23.81) #23
BACKGROUND: Willie Drew, one of six children (five boys, one girl), grew up in eastern Virginia. He picked up a football for the first time at age 2 and started playing
organized football at age 6, following in the footsteps of his father (Willie Sr.) and older brothers. Drew enrolled at Smith field High School, where he was a three-year
letterman at quarterback and defensive back. After becoming the starter as a sophomore, he led the team to an 8 -3 record as a junior, earning first team All-
Conference on offense and second team All-Conference on defense. He finished the 2016 season with more than 2,600 total yards and 31 touchdowns, adding a
team-best six interceptions on defense. As a senior, Drew led Smithfield to a 9-3 finish and the second round of the 2017 state playoffs. He was named first team All -
Region as a defensive back (52 tackles and five interceptions) and second team All-Region as a quarterback (1,299 passing yards, 1,139 rushing yards and 31 total
touchdowns). Drew also played basketball and ran track in high school, setting personal bests of 6.77 seconds in the 55 meters, 11.18 in the 100 and 23.46 in the 200,
as well as 20 feet, 10 inches in the long jump.

A two-star recruit, Drew was the No. 202 athlete in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 51 recruit in Virginia. After his junior season, he picked up his first
scholarship offer (Virginia). Soon after, Old Dominion, Marshall, Coastal Carolina, Liberty and several FCS programs reached out with offers. One of those came from
James Madison, the defending FCS national champions. Drew developed a close relationship with the coaches and felt like James Madison gave him the best
opportunity to play right away. He was the No. 4 recruit in the Dukes’ 2018 class. After a promising start to his career, Drew suffered a major knee injury mi dway
through the 2019 season, and then his grades suffered. Looking for a “second chance,” he transferred to Division II Virginia State. After the 2020 season was cancelled
because of the pandemic, Drew took advantage of his extra year of eligibility and returned for his super senior season in 202 3. Drew accepted his invitation to the
2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 James Madison; Redshirted
2019: (7/0) 8 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 James Madison; Missed final nine games (knee)
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (8/8) 25 1.0 0.0 0 5 0 Virginia State
2022: (10/10) 40 2.0 0.0 0 12 5 Virginia State; Honorable Mention All-American; First Team All-CIAA; Led team in INTs and passes defended
2023: (10/10) 34 2.5 0.0 1 22 6 Virginia State; First Team All-American; CIAA Def. POY; First Team All-CIAA; Led CIAA in INTs and passes def.
Total: (39/28) 108 5.5 0.0 1 41 11

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COMBINE 5115 191 9 1/2 32 75 5/8 4.46 2.58 1.54 - - - - 13 (no jumps, shuttle, 3-cone — heel)
PRO DAY - 191 9 5/8 31 3/8 76 3/8 - - - 36 9’7” 4.42 6.90 - (stood on combine run and bench)

STRENGTHS: Long, lean athlete and field fast … has recovery speed and can carry and stay in phase downfield … stays balanced in his hip -flip transitions … engulfs
throws in the quick game and finds the ball in stride once he turns his head downfield … elite ball pro duction over the last two seasons … has a feel for body
positioning at the catch point to get his long arms into passing lanes … caught on his heels at times but flashes an immediat e burst to drive once he gathers … showed
off his press-man potential during Senior Bowl practices (when he stayed patient) … takes sharp angles as a run defender and calms his feet as a tac kler.

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WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have much body of work against top competition (most of his experience came versus Division II opponents) … average functional strength
and can get stuck on blocks … will duck his head as a tackler and miss when he goes for the big hit … doesn’t always trust his technique in coverage, leading to handsy
responses … breaks too early on throws at times, leading to early contact … route instincts have room for improvement — can do a better job toggling his eyes
between route and quarterback … will oversell his kill shot at times in press, which NFL receivers will use against him … will be a 24 -year-old NFL rookie … suffered
torn ACL, MCL and meniscus in his knee (October 2019).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Virginia State, Drew was a versatile cornerback in the Trojans’ off-coverage schemes (also saw snaps as a nickel and safety). After
transferring from James Madison, he established himself as one of the top defensive backs in Divisi on II, combining for 34 passes defended and 11 interceptions over
his final 20 games. Drew is a long, fluid athlete who shows the burst to redirect from press man or drive on routes from off coverage. His play strength and discipline
need to improve for him to have better consistency at the break point and in the run game. Overall, Drew must show better trust in his cover instincts, but he has
the length, speed and ball skills to stay on an NFL field. His developmental tools give him a chance, even if it takes some t ime on the practice squad.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

34. DAEQUAN HARDY | Penn State 5093 | 179 lbs. | 5SR Pittsburgh, Pa. (Penn Hills) 6/13/2001 (age 22.87) #25
BACKGROUND: Daequan Hardy was born in Wilkinsburg (eastern borough of Pittsburgh). He grew up as a multi-sport athlete and played football throughout youth
leagues. He was on the same 7-on-7 team as Joey Porter Jr. and Dino Tomlin (Mike Tomlin’s son). Hardy attended Penn Hills High School in East Pittsburgh and was a
three-year varsity letterman as a wide receiver, cornerback and return man. He was voted team captain as a junior and senior and combined for 18 interceptions over
his final two seasons. As a senior, Hardy led Penn Hills to an undefeated 16 -0 record and the 2018 5A state championship, and he produced a four-touchdown
performance in the title game (74-yard catch, 27-yard catch, 100-yard interception return, 84-yard kickoff return). He was named the 5A State Player of the Year in
2018, first team All-State and team MVP. Hardy also lettered in track and set personal bests of 7.19 seconds in the 60 meters, 11.24 in the 100 and 24.24 in the 200.

A three-star recruit, Hardy was the No. 133 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 26 recruit in Pennsylvania. After his junior season, he picked up his
first Division I scholarship offer (Toledo), followed by his first major offer (Michigan). Hardy added offers from Michigan State, Nebraska and Penn State, and he
committed to the Nittany Lions on signing day. He was the No. 21 recruit (out of 23) in head coach James Franklin’s 2019 class. Hardy graduated with his degree from
Penn State (December 2023). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (9/0) 10 1.0 1.0 0 2 0
2021: (13/1) 15 3.0 1.0 0 9 2 17-yard INT TD
2022: (13/0) 13 0.5 0.5 1 5 1
2023: (11/4) 22 3.0 1.0 0 9 2 Second Team All-Big Ten (RS); Third Team All-Big Ten (CB); 56- and 68-yd PR TDs; Missed two games (inj.)
Total: (48/5) 60 7.5 3.5 1 25 5

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COMBINE 5093 179 8 1/8 30 70 7/8 4.38 2.56 1.53 42 1/2 10’6” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY - 182 - - - - - - - - 4.20 7.06 15 (no measure, run, jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding athletic profile with explosive speed … clean accelerator when transitioning in man coverage … displays the linear burst to plant and drive
on throws in front of him … can punch above his weight and outmuscle receivers at the catch point (see 2023 Ohio State tape) … confident cover man and always
looking for turnover opportunities … shows the tracking skills to work over either shoulder … zero coverage penalties over th e last two seasons (and only one in his
college career) … became the featured punt returner in 2023 (zero muffs) and averaged 14.6 yards per return (17/248/2) … became the first player in school histo ry
with multiple punt-return touchdowns in the same game (2023 vs. UMass) … also has experience on coverage units.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized, with smallish features and little growth potential … plays tougher than he looks, but facing NFL size will change the equation … needs to
rely on better sink to aid his start-stop movements in coverage … needs to improve his lateral techniques to stay connected out of route breaks … when his timing is
off at the catch point, his shorter arms become obvious … very small margin for error as a tackler, because of his lack of fi nishing strength … missed-tackle rate
doubled in 2023 compared to the previous season … missed two games because of injury as a senior and lack of size leads to durability concerns … charged with
misdemeanor marijuana possession (August 2020) … will be an inside -only corner in the NFL.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Penn State, Hardy lined up as the nickel in former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s split -coverage scheme. After showing
promise as an underclassman, he had a career year as a senior, leading the Nittany Lions in both passes defend ed and interceptions in 2023, while also making his
mark as a punt returner. For a player with his explosiveness, Hardy finds himself in trail position too often, especially giv en his tendency to lose phase in man
coverage (he shows better instincts in zone). Despite his lack of size, he plays bigger than he looks at the catch point, because of his ability to play through the hands
of receivers and time up his disruption. Overall, Hardy has the linear burst and toughness required for slot work, but his lack of size and strength will be tough to
mask in coverage and run support versus NFL athletes. His value as a return man can help him stay on an NFL roster while he competes for defensive snaps.

GRADE: 7th Round

35. CHIGOZIE ANUSIEM | Colorado State 6011 | 200 lbs. | 6SR La Habra, Calif. (Sonora) 11/5/2000 (age 23.47) #1
BACKGROUND: Chigozie (CHIH-go-zay) Anusiem (uh-NOO-see-um), the fourth of five children, was born and raised in southern California. His parents (Moses and
Blessing) were born in Nigeria and immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. Following in his older brother’s footsteps, Anusiem started playing football at age 6,
initially as a running back and linebacker. He enrolled at Sonora High School in La Habra, where he was a three -year varsity letterman and played both ways
(defensive back and wide receiver). Originally a safety, Anusiem hit a growth spurt after his freshman season, and the coaches told him he would start on varsity as a
sophomore if he moved to cornerback. He registered 59 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble as a sophomore, adding 348 receiving yards on offense.
After earning second team All-League honors as a junior, Anusiem had a productive senior year and helped lead Sonora to the 2017 state playoffs. He finished with 35
tackles and four interceptions, along with 30 receptions for 605 yards and 13 touchdowns. Anusiem also lettered in track and set personal bests of 10.94 seconds in
the 100 meters (10.94) and 22.82 in the 200.

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A three-star recruit, Anusiem was the No. 36 safety in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 59 recruit in California. The summer before his senior season, he picked up
several notable scholarship offers (including Arizona, Notre Dame and UCLA). But he was drawn to the geography and academics of Cal and became the No. 7 recruit
in head coach Justin Wilcox’s 2018 class. After four seasons, Anusiem graduated with his degree and decided to transfer for m ore playing time. He committed to
Hawaii, but four days after his arrival, head coach Todd Graham resigned in January 2022 — and Anusiem decided to reenter the portal. One of his few remaining
options was Colorado State, and he joined the Rams for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (2/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 California; Redshirted; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (12/1) 15 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 California; First start came in the bowl game
2020: (4/2) 12 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 California; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (7/3) 13 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 California; Missed five games (COVID-19); Entered transfer portal in Nov. 2021; Initially enrolled at Hawaii
2022: (12/12) 36 1.0 0.0 0 9 0 Colorado State; Honorable Mention All-MWC
2023: (11/11) 57 2.5 0.0 0 3 1 Colorado State; Honorable Mention All-MWC; Blocked FG; Missed one game (knee)
Total: (48/29) 133 3.5 0.0 0 19 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6011 200 8 5/8 32 1/4 78 7/8 4.39 2.49 1.57 37 1/2 10’4” 4.42 7.06 14

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size/speed combination … able to carry vertical speed and regain phase downfield … aggressive at the line of scri mmage and doesn’t allow
his long arms go to waste … smothers quick game … better start/stop control than most corners his size … a little grabby at the top of routes, but he uses his length to
swat throws from passing lanes without going through the receiver (no pass interference penalties in 2023) … awareness in zon e looked much better in 2023
compared to the 2022 tape … no questions about his physicality in coverage or the run game … plays controlled in one -on-one tackling situations — missed tackles
were scarce on film … blocked a field goal as a super senior and was a core special teamer in 2022.

WEAKNESSES: Questionable ball skills and late getting his head turned to find the football … only one career interceptions and left some production on the field
throughout his career … can be caught on his heels at times when his stance gets upright, especially versu s savvy route runners … contact he makes is subtle — until
it’s not … route recognition from off coverage remains a work in progress … love his play demeanor, but he had two personal fouls in 2023 and needs to play with
better balance … missed one game in his final season because of swelling on his knee (October 2023) … will be a 24 -year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Colorado State, Anusiem was a perimeter cornerback in defensive coordinator Freddie Banks’ cover -3-heavy scheme. Looking for
more playing time after four seasons at Cal, he transferred to Colorado State (after a cup of coffee at Hawaii) and made a clear jump between his 2022 and 2023
game film, even though his number of passes defended decreased. He played mostly zone at Colorado State, but Anusiem is a classic press-man corner who wants to
jam and use his length to attach himself to receivers. The game looked like it was slowing down for him at times last season, but the main question remains his ability
to locate and play the football. He created a buzz in the scouting community with his pro-day testing. Overall, Anusiem’s lack of on-ball production is concerning, but
he plays with an edge and has the height/weight/speed blend that is coveted by NFL teams. He projects as a rotational press-man corner with zone experience.

GRADE: 7th Round

36. DEANTRE PRINCE | Ole Miss 6000 | 183 lbs. | 5SR Charleston, Miss. (Charleston) 10/12/2000 (age 23.54) #7
BACKGROUND: Deantre “Tre” Prince was born and raised in Charleston, a small town in northwest Mississippi. He started his football journey at age 5 and played
throughout youth football. Prince attended Charleston High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete and four-year varsity letterman on the football team. Prince
did a little bit of everything in all three phases, playing quarterback, running back and wide receiver on offense, cornerback and safety on defense, and kick and punt
returner on special teams (four career punt returns for touchdowns). As a juni or, he recorded 25 tackles on defense and accounted for 14 total touchdowns on
offense. As a senior, Prince posted 723 total yards, including 275 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. On defense, Pr ince finished with 41 tackles and one
interception, leading Charleston to an 11-3 record and 2018 district championship. In his prep career, he scored a touchdown six different ways (passing, rushing,
receiving, interception return, kick return, punt return). Prince also lettered in basketball and track at Charleston and set personal bests of 19 feet, 3 inches in the
long jump, 6-0 in the high jump and 42-7 in the triple jump, as well as 11.01 seconds in the 100 meters.

A three-star recruit, Prince was the No. 27 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 18 recruit in Mississippi. After his sophomore season, he visited Georgia
and received an offer from former defensive backs coach Mel Tucker. The Bulldogs were Prince’s early leader, even as he added offers from other high-profile
schools, like Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M. However, Prince grew up an Ole Miss fan, and proximity was the driving force in his recruitm ent, as he wanted
his mother (Jackie Prince) and family to be able to see him play (Oxford is 45 minutes from his house). He committed to the Rebels in June 2018 and was the No. 10
recruit in the program’s 2019 class. Prince started for Ole Miss as a true freshman in 2019, but he went from being the big fish in a small pond to the opposite.
(Prince: “I was very immature and didn’t handle college well when I got there.”). He entered the transfer portal in February 2020 and landed at Northeast Mississippi
Community College. Prince then transferred back to Ole Miss in June 2021, initially as a walk-on. He considered entering the 2023 NFL Draft but required surgery
(January 2023) and would have been unable to work out for NFL scouts, prompting his return for his fifth college season in 2023. Prince has a daughter (Laila), who
turns two this spring. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/4) 25 0.0 0.0 0 4 2 Ole Miss; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: Northeast Mississippi Community College
2021: (13/7) 46 0.0 0.0 1 5 2 Ole Miss
2022: (13/13) 39 1.0 0.0 0 12 1 Ole Miss; Led team in passes defended
2023: (13/13) 36 5.0 1.0 1 6 1 Ole Miss
Total: (51/37) 146 6.0 1.0 2 27 6

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COMBINE 6000 183 8 1/2 30 3/4 73 3/4 4.38 2.58 1.55 34 1/2 10’5” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6001 184 8 5/8 31 1/8 74 1/4 - - - 37 1/2 - - 7.46 12 (no shuttle — choice)

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STRENGTHS: Above-average blend of height and speed … accelerates cleanly with his first step downhill … does wide receiver -like things at the catch point … has a
knack for playing through the hands of pass catchers to get the ball on the ground (wears No. 7 because of Tyrann Mathieu) … tough-minded nature to get physical in
press and will use the sideline as his friend … solid open-field tackler with good breakdown mechanics to aid his finish when working downhill … played on special -
teams coverages all four seasons at Ole Miss, with experience as a gunner/jammer on punt units … durable and played in all 51 games while he was at Ole Miss.

WEAKNESSES: Disproportionately shorter arms for a player over six feet tall … prefers sidesaddle technique, because of the balance issues in his hip flip from his
backpedal … double moves eat him up once he settles his feet … inconsistent lateral slide and jam technique and will lose a step early … tardy drive mechanics and
surrenders front-facing completions … had several high-difficulty interceptions in college but also put a few frustrating drops on film … missed tackles were usually a
result of lackluster finishing power… needs to use better physicality to disengage blockers in the run game … u nderwent offseason surgery (January 2023), which
limited him in spring drills … will turn 24 years old during his rookie season … only 1.1 percent of his career defensive snaps came inside versus the slot.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Ole Miss, Prince played primarily field cornerback in defensive coordinator Pete Golding’s scheme (mostly zon e looks with some
man-to-man mixed in). Including a one-year hiatus at the juco level, he had an up-and-down career at Ole Miss with some key interceptions — but several pivotal
plays allowed. At his best working from press, Prince does a nice job returning his eyes to the backfield and aggressively cr owds the catch point when in position to
sway 50-50 balls in his favor. However, he needs to better pick up on route clues for more timely breaks on the ball, as he lacks the reactive quickness to smoothly
recover once he guesses wrong. Overall, Prince will have a tough time staying connected to NFL-level route runners, especially in off coverage, but his speed and
toughness (on defense and special teams) will stand out once he gets into an NFL camp. He projects best as a press-man corner and will have a chance to make the
bottom of an NFL roster or practice squad.

GRADE: 7th Round

37. MARCELLAS DIAL | South Carolina 5116 | 190 lbs. | 5SR Woodruff, S.C. (Woodruff) 12/6/2000 (age 23.39) #6
BACKGROUND: Marcellas Dial Jr. grew up in Woodruff, in northern South Carolina. His father (Marcellas Sr.) died at the age of 42 after a long battle with liver and
kidney disease (July 2021). Dial was a three-year varsity letterman at Woodruff High School and played as a cornerback and wide receiver. As a junior, he posted four
interceptions (including a pick six), but Woodruff managed just two wins in 2017. For his senior year, Dial moved in with his friend, quarterback Keegan Halloran and
his parents (Becki and Todd), in hopes of increasing his focus and improving his grades so he could play football in college. On the field, Dial helped Woodruff finish 8-
3 in 2018. He also lettered in basketball (led team in scoring as a senior) and track, setting personal bests of 11.35 seconds in the 100 meters, 23.64 in the 200 and
51.64 in the 400 (51.64), as well as 22 feet, 5.5 inches in the long jump. As a senior, Dial helped lead Woodruff to a first-place finish at regionals in the 4x400 relay.

A zero-star recruit, Dial wasn’t ranked by recruiting services out of high school. He admittedly didn’t take school seriously enough and fell behind with his grades to
start his freshman year. He was able to get his academics back on track to graduate but went overlooked by FBS and FCS football programs. Dial connected with the
coaches at Georgia Military College and enrolled at the juco program in 2019. Along with his teammates, like current NFL play ers Byron Young and YaYa Diaby, he
wore a military uniform and participated in morning formations. Dial had one interception as a freshman in 2019, but the 2020 season was cancelled because of the
pandemic. A three-star juco recruit, he was the No. 48 recruit nationally and returned to his home state, committing to South Carolina (the team he’d grown up
rooting for). Dial was the No. 12 recruit in Shane Beamer’s first class as Gamecocks head coach. He graduated with his degree in interdisciplinary studies (December
2022). Dial accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Georgia Military College
2020: Georgia Military College
2021: (13/7) 33 0.0 0.0 1 6 0 South Carolina; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (13/10) 45 1.0 0.0 0 15 3 South Carolina; Led team in INTs and passes defended
2023: (12/12) 36 2.0 1.0 0 10 0 South Carolina; Led team in passes defended
Total: (38/29) 114 3.0 1.0 1 31 3

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COMBINE 5116 190 8 7/8 32 77 5/8 4.46 2.61 1.56 40 1/2 10’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5115 191 9 1/8 32 3/4 78 3/8 - - - - - 4.42 7.29 16 (stood on combine run and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Enough size and length to match up with big receivers … play speed can get the job done at the next level … ball skills and ability to track the football
downfield stand out on film … when he is late getting his head turned, he does a nice job reading the receiver to feel incoming throws … averaged one pass defended
per game over the last two seasons … reads well from off coverage to pedal or sink and drive … doesn’t play passive and tries to make receivers feel uncomfortable
early and late in the route … plays with a sensitive trigger to quickly unlock and go … attacks blocks with a head of steam … played on punt cove rages in 2023 …
selected by the South Carolina coaches for the team’s Overcoming Adversity Award in 2023 … played in all 38 games over the last three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Stiff-hipped and has a hitch in his turn-and-run ability … can be fooled by double moves and late to recover once he takes the cheese … inconsistent
play recognition and will get grabby when late to read route stems … needs to better anticipate quick scre ens/slants, especially on third downs … loses his
relationship with routes, allowing for late separation and box outs … competitive but streaky as a run defender … undisciplin ed tackling angles and doesn’t always
come to balance, which leads to misses … didn’t create any turnovers in 2023 … saw safety and nickel reps in 2022 but was an outside -only corner in 2023.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at South Carolina, Dial played outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Clayton White’s multiple -coverage scheme. Once he
arrived in Columbia, he was one of the most productive defensive backs in the SEC with a combined 25 passes d efended over the last two seasons. Dial is a good-sized
athlete with the length and speed desired at the position, but his lack of fluidity hurts his ability to stay connected in pr ess man. Though he can click and close with a
head of steam, his instincts are spotty, and his finishing skills as a tackler need to be addressed. Overall, Dial has the ball skills and burst that give him a chance to
earn an NFL role, but his undisciplined spacing in coverage must improve to match up with NFL receivers. He could be an optio n for zone schemes.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

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38. CARLTON JOHNSON JR. | Fresno State 5105 | 173 lbs. | 6SR Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) #2
BACKGROUND: Carlton Johnson Jr. was born and raised in Perris, Calif. (midway between Los Angeles and San Diego). He played football growing up, but basketball
was his first love and primary focus throughout childhood. Johnson attended Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, where he was a three-year letterman and
played both ways as a wide receiver and cornerback. When he was a sophomore, Johnson gave up basketball and switched to football as his main sport. As a junior,
he posted 56 tackles, 13 passes defended and a pair of interceptions. Johnson had his best season as a senior, when he led Rancho Verde to a 12-3 record and 2017
league championship (lost to QB Jayden Daniels and Cajon in the regional title game). He finished his final season with 57 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 20 passes
defended and six interceptions (four in the playoffs). He played for Rhare Breed seven-on-seven team throughout high school. Johnson was also an accomplished
track athlete and ran the third leg of the 4x400 relay that helped Rancho Verde’s boys team win the Division I state championship in 2017. He set personal bests of
10.77 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.81 in the 200 and 52.95, as well as in the 400 and 17 feet, 0 inches in the long jump.

A no-star recruit, Johnson wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. He received his first scholar ship offer from Division II Notre Dame
(Ohio) College, but he struggled to get noticed by Division I programs. After his productive senior season, including a strong performance in the playoffs, Johnson
received an offer from FCS Southern Utah a month before 2018 signing day. When the 2020 fall season was cancelled because of the pandemic, he went the junior
college route for one season and played at Riverside (Calif.) City College in 2021. A three-star juco recruit, Johnson received FBS offers from BYU, UMass and UNLV
before deciding to transfer to Fresno State for his final two seasons of eligibility. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Southern Utah; Redshirted
2019: (12/5) 32 0.0 0.0 0 7 3 Southern Utah; Freshman All-American; Third Team All-Big Sky; Led team in INTs and passes def.; Pick six
2020: Fall season cancelled because of the pandemic Southern Utah
2021: Riverside (Calif.) City College
2022: (7/3) 28 6.0 1.0 0 7 1 Fresno State; Missed seven games (foot)
2023: (13/12) 54 1.0 0.0 0 11 4 Fresno State; Second Team All-MWC; Led team in INTs
Total: (36/18) 118 7.0 1.0 0 25 8

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COMBINE 5105 173 8 30 3/8 73 1/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)
PRO DAY 5106 175 8 1/8 30 1/8 73 1/2 4.28 2.57 1.57 30 9’11” 4.48 7.33 - (no bench or testing — right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Has a track background and sprinting speed is clear on tape (and on the stopwatch) … has the lower-body agility for quick-reaction movements at the
line and downfield … has an instant accelerator once his eyes tell him to go … closing burst jumps off the screen when he drives on throws and makes up late ground
better than most … solid ball skills and hands to pick off the passes he should (tied the Fresno State record with a three-interception game in 2023) … strong route-
recognition skill from off coverage and understands how quarterbacks want to attack zones … competes in the run game … can weaponize his speed as a blitzer off
the edge … overcame several setbacks to get himself noticed and rise the ranks.

WEAKNESSES: Slight frame with very lean muscle definition … marginal play strength and can be knocked around by the smallest contact in c overage … plays scrappy
as a tackler, but he’s not a force player and has his share of misses … can be shielded from plays by receiver blocks … quick-footed, but there is some tightness in his
hips, which delays sudden redirects … inconsistent look-and-lean technique downfield and will lose track of throws … will get grabby when he panics downfield … an
outside-only corner at Fresno State and doesn’t have slot tape … played on punt coverages in 2023 but might not have the play strength needed for similar d uties in
the NFL … missed the first half of the 2022 season after dropping a weight on his foot during fall camp (August 2022).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Fresno State, Johnson was a perimeter cornerback in defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. A late bloomer in high
school, he worked his way from the FCS to juco and then to Fresno State, where he accounted for 18 passes defended in 20 games played. Johnson has big-time
speed to match receivers vertically or close on plays (his 22.17 mph was the fastest recorded during 2024 Senior Bowl practic es). However, he can struggle in man
coverage, because of inconsistent balance in his transitions and a streaky ability to find the football once his back is turned to the football. Overall, Johnson works
well from off coverage with his wide vision and drive speed, but he is an average-twitch athlete, and his lack of size and strength will be tough to overcome in the
NFL. He needs to prove himself in the nickel and on special teams to make a pro roster.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

39. BEANIE BISHOP JR. | West Virginia 5091 | 180 lbs. | 6SR Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge) 12/17/1999 (age 24.36) #11

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Western Kentucky; Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (13/0) 17 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Western Kentucky
2020: (6/1) 15 2.0 0.0 0 4 0 Western Kentucky; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/10) 43 6.5 0.0 1 7 3 Western Kentucky; First Team All-CUSA; Honorable Mention All-CUSA (KR); 43-yard INT TD
2022: (13/0) 29 1.0 1.0 0 1 0 Minnesota; Graduated with degree in human resource from (May 2023)
2023: (13/13) 67 0.5 0.0 0 24 4 West Virginia; Cons. All-American; First Team All-Big 12; Led FBS in passes def.; Led team in INTs; Shrine Bowl
Total: (62/24) 172 10.0 1.0 1 37 7

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5091 180 9 3/8 30 3/4 71 1/8 4.39 2.57 1.50 33 1/2 10’0” 4.15 7.05 - (no bench press — left pec)

SUMMARY: Shannon “Beanie” Bishop Jr., one of four children, grew up in Louisville. He was an All -District receiver, cornerback and returner at Pleasure Ridge Park
High. A three-star recruit, he enrolled at Western Kentucky and had his breakout season in Year 4 in the program. After spending the 2022 season at Minnesota, he
landed at West Virginia for his final season and became the 13th consensus All -American in school history, leading the FBS with 24 passes defended. Bishop is an

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explosive athlete with outstanding spatial instincts to trigger and disrupt the catch point. He was outmatched at times by si ze on the outside and is better suited for
inside nickel work. His scrappy mentality carries over to the run game, and he gets his man on the ground. Overall, Bishop won’t be an option for teams that
prioritize length at the position, but his speed and ball skills can help a more forgiving club overlook his lack of inches.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

40. CHRISTIAN ROLAND-WALLACE | USC 5114 | 202 lbs. | 5SR Palmdale, Calif. (Knight) 11/23/2001 (age 22.42) #17

BACKGROUND: Christian Roland-Wallace, the youngest of four children (three older sisters), grew up in Palmdale. He started playing football in elementary school for
the Pete Knight Youth Program, initially as a defensive end before he moved to running back and then defensive back. Roland-Wallace enrolled at William J. Knight
High School, where he was teammates with future USC teammate Solomon Byrd. He played both ways as a wide receiver and cornerback, posting five interceptions
and four receiving touchdowns as a sophomore. Roland-Wallace caught 42 passes for 611 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior, adding 31 tackles and four
interceptions on defense. As a senior, he led Knight to a 9-3 record and had his best season in all three phases: a team-best 69 catches for 1,150 yards and 14
touchdowns on offense; 51 tackles, five interceptions and one forced fumble on defense; four return touchdowns (two kickoffs, two punts) on special teams. Roland-
Wallace also lettered in basketball at Knight.

A three-star recruit, Roland-Wallace was the No. 71 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 97 recruit in California. After his junior season, he picked up his
first Division I offer (New Mexico), followed by his first Power 5 offer (Arizona). Rol and-Wallace added offers from Nevada, San Jose State and Wyoming before
committing to Arizona in July 2018. His “dream school,” USC, made a late push with an offer in November 2018, but he stayed l oyal to Arizona. Roland-Wallace was
the No. 5 recruit in head coach Kevin Sumlin’s 2019 class (and the youngest, at age 17). After four seasons with the program, he took advantage of t he extra year of
eligibility granted because of the pandemic and entered the transfer portal ahead his final season in 2023. Roland -Wallace returned home and signed with USC. He
graduated with his degree in applied humanities from Arizona in 2022 and is pursuing his certificate in gerontology at USC. R oland-Wallace opted out of the 2023
bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 202 4 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/8) 37 0.0 0.0 0 5 1 Arizona; Enrolled in January 2019 (shortly after his 17th birthday)
2020: (5/5) 26 0.5 0.0 0 3 0 Arizona; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 48 3.0 1.5 0 4 1 Arizona
2022: (12/12) 58 0.0 0.0 2 6 0 Arizona
2023: (12/8) 37 2.5 0.0 0 11 2 USC; Led team in passes defended and INTs; Missed the bowl game (opt -out)
Total: (53/45) 206 6.0 1.5 2 29 4

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COMBINE 5114 201 9 32 1/2 77 - - - - - - - 17 (skill drills and bench press only — choice)
PRO DAY 5114 202 8 7/8 32 77 4.63 2.67 1.60 37 1/2 9’11” 4.52 7.16 - (stood on combine bench press)

STRENGTHS: Stays patient and balanced in both press and off coverage … clean footwork in his slide and pedal … opens his hips to smoothl y redirect and run without
a hitch … processes well and trusts his play recognition … always ball searching and uses his long arms to attack the hands of receivers … quick to read the run and
won’t backdown from run-support duties … has played a lot of football (3,326 defensive snaps in college) … his coaches call him “innately motivated” … 536 career
special-teams snaps (played on kickoff returns, kickoffs and punt returns in 2023) … played through bumps and bruises and stayed durable in college — didn’t miss a
game over his last five seasons (53 consecutive games played).

WEAKNESSES: Too rigid with his redirect skills … can be caught committing his hips prematurely versus vertical speed merchants, which leaves him turned around
and without leverage (see Troy Franklin’s 84-yard TD on the 2023 Oregon tape) … too reactionary at the top of routes and finds himself making early contact (11 total
penalties the last two seasons, including two pass interference flags and one for defensive holding) … inconsistent anticipation in coverage and won’t create
interceptions by jumping passing lanes … mediocre recovery speed to get back into position once beat … inconsistent shedding blocks on the perimeter … played
mostly outside and lacks experience inside versus sudde n slots.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at USC, Roland-Wallace was an outside receiver in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s multiple scheme. After four seasons as a
starter at Arizona, he played his best football for the Trojans in 2023, leading the team in both passes defended (11) and interceptions (two). Roland-Wallace is a long,
experienced corner with a patient coverage style to read, react and make plays on the ball. However, he has some reckless ten dencies at the top of routes and
struggles to recover if he’s caught out of position. Overall, Roland-Wallace isn’t super twitchy, and you wish he played with better anticipation, but he has a well-
rounded skill set with the size and compete skills that will keep NFL teams interested. He projects as a rotational backup who can be steady on special teams.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

41. JOSH WALLACE | Michigan 5111 | 186 lbs. | 5SR Bowie, Md. (DeMatha Catholic) 7/5/2000 (age 23.81) #12

BACKGROUND: Joshua “Josh” Wallace grew up in central Maryland. He played football as a kid, but his first love was basketball, and he started working with skill
trainers at age 8. Wallace was part of several well-known basketball programs around Washington D.C., including the nationally ranked 1 6U DC Blue Devils. He
originally attended St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis, Md., where he was a two -sport standout (basketball and football). Wallace played wide receiver and
cornerback on the varsity football team as a freshman and sophomore. Prior to his junior year, he transferred to DeMatha Catholic, where he was teammates on the
football team with several future FBS players, including DB DeMarcco Hellams and RB MarShawn Lloyd. As a senior, Wallace helped lead DeMatha to an 8-3 record
and the 2018 conference title game, which ended in a 59-yard Hail Mary touchdown by Gonzaga’s Caleb Williams. Wallace was also the starting point guard for
DeMatha’s nationally ranked basketball team.

A three-star recruit, Wallace was the No. 142 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 21 recruit in Maryland. Originally considered more of a basketball
recruit, he received scholarship offers from Division I hoops programs like James Madison, Binghamton and Maryland-Baltimore County. But Wallace received a late
football offer from Massachusetts after his senior season in December 2018. He visited the campus a few weeks later and commi tted, becoming the top recruit in
UMass’ 2019 class. After four seasons with the program, Wallace took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and ente red the
transfer portal ahead of his final season. He received offers from several Power 5 programs, including Iowa, Michigan State , Oklahoma, Penn State and Virginia Tech

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before committing to Michigan. His younger brother (Jacob) is a cornerback recruit at DeMatha Catholic in the 2025 class and has scholarship offers from Marshall,
South Florida and West Virginia. Wallace graduated with his degree in sociology at Massachuse tts and is working on his master’s degree at Michigan. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/8) 33 0.0 0.0 1 1 1 Massachusetts; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (4/3) 13 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 Massachusetts; Team captain; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/11) 53 4.0 1.0 0 12 0 Massachusetts; Led team in passes defended; Team captain
2022: (12/12) 41 3.0 0.0 0 10 2 Massachusetts; Team captain
2023: (15/11) 33 2.0 0.0 1 4 0 Michigan; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Total: (54/45) 173 9.0 1.0 2 32 3

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COMBINE 5111 185 8 7/8 31 3/8 75 5/8 - - - 34 1/2 10’0” 4.35 - 13 (no run or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5111 186 9 31 1/4 76 4.68 2.67 1.58 34 10’4” 4.35 7.03 - (stood on combine bench)

STRENGTHS: Movement skills are quick and smooth for clean directional changes in coverage … stays balanced in his transitions and reacts well to different types of
routes … disciplined zone-coverage defender and picks up on clues in early route construction … has the arm length and mentality to continue improving in press-man
coverage … penalized just once in 15 games in 2023 (pass interference vs. Rutgers) … calculated in the run game, taking smart angles and calming his feet as a tackler
… doesn’t consistently drive through his target but gets his man on the ground (only two missed tackles in 2023) … voted a team captain three times at UMass and
acclimated himself well during his one season in Ann Arbor.

WEAKNESSES: Slender body type and lacks ideal build … doesn’t have elite top-end speed nor an extra gear to easily recover … can be late getting his head turned
around to find the ball and lets interception opportunities go by the wayside … didn’t notch any interceptions in 2023 … cove rage instincts are better in zone than
man … very average play strength and might have a tough time manning up with size at receiver in the NFL … inconsistent getting off blocks … ave rage key and
diagnose in the run game when his eyes get locked on the backfield … will be a 24-year-old rookie … has meager special-teams experience and probably won’t be a
standout teams guy in the NFL.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Michigan, Wallace was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s zone -based scheme (mostly Cover 3). A
former basketball-focused athlete, he was a four-year starter at UMass before putting steady play on his 2023 tape for the Wolverines. (He didn’t record an
interception in his final season, but he also didn’t allow a touchdown.) Quicker than fast as an athlete, Wallace makes up for his lack of elite long speed with clean
coverage movements to process and respond in off coverage. He’s more finesse than physical and doesn’t take too many chances, which puts a dent in his ball
production. Overall, Wallace has some limitations to his game that likely will keep him from being a top-three cornerback on an NFL depth chart, but his route
recognition and controlled athleticisms will give him a fighting chance to avoid final roster cuts. He has the potential to be a steady backup.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

42. RO TORRENCE | Arizona State 6027 | 206 lbs. | 5SR Bessemer, Ala. (Bessemer City) 4/1/2001 (age 23.07) #9
BACKGROUND: Roterius “Ro” Torrence, one of six children (five boys, one girl), was born and raised in Bessemer (just outside of Birmingham). He played football at
the Pop Warner level with his friends, then started to take the sport more seriously once he got to high school. Torrence att ended Bessemer City High School, where
he was a four-year varsity letterman. He was known more for his offensive playmaking skills at wide receiver, but the team needed help at c ornerback, so he
volunteered to add those duties to his plate for his final two seasons. As a senior, Torrence helped Bessemer City to a 7-5 record and the second round of the 6A state
playoffs. He finished his final season with 23 receptions for 599 yards (26.0 average) and five touchdowns, adding 36 tackles and four interceptions.

A no-star recruit, Torrence wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2019 recruiting class and was forced to go the juni or college route. He picked up an offer
from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College and spent two seasons there. As a sophomore, Torrence led the program to the 2020 NJCAA national championship and
was named NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year at cornerback. A three-star juco recruit, he originally committed to Tennessee in May 2021 but flipped after Auburn
entered the picture a week later and offered him the chance to return to his home state (even though he’d grown up an Alabama fan). After playing a rese rve role in
2021, he found himself buried on the depth chart during 2022 spring practices and entered the transfer portal. A month later, Torrence committed to Arizona State
for his final two seasons (played for former head coach Herm Edwards in 2022 and current head coach Kenny Dillingham in 2023). He graduated with his degree in
liberal studies from Arizona State. Torrence accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College
2020: Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College
2021: (10/0) 5 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 Auburn
2022: (9/8) 36 0.0 0.0 0 9 1 Arizona State; Led team in passes defended; Missed three games (left arm)
2023: (12/12) 37 2.0 2.0 0 4 1 Arizona State
Total: (31/20) 78 2.0 2.0 1 14 2

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COMBINE 6027 208 8 1/2 34 1/8 80 1/4 - - - - - - - - (no workout — hip)
PRO DAY 6031 206 8 1/2 33 1/2 81 4.69 2.69 1.66 32 1/2 9’10” 4.61 7.41 12

STRENGTHS: Outstanding size and body length for the position … uses his long arms to jam and reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage … better play speed than
timed speed, because of his long, galloping strides … able to quickly gear down to match route steps … le ngth shows downfield with his ability to cast a shadow on the
catch point … his size tilts 50-50 balls more in his favor … used more as a blitzer in 2023 and had two sacks against Fresno State … quick to read run and do esn’t
hesitate getting downhill as a tackler … large wingspan expands his tackling radius, and there is power behind his strikes … the new coaching staff in 2023 said it
challenged him to step up and be a leader, and there was complete buy-in from him throughout his senior season (Dillingham: “I’m so proud of him.”).

WEAKNESSES: His poor testing numbers will be a bright red flag for teams … struggles to respond to quick-twitch receivers who evade his hands at the snap …
technical approach to the position showed clear improvements the last two seasons, but he needs to be more repeatable and efficient with his stance/footwork to

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compensate for his leggy movements … guilty of grabbing and using his length for the wrong reasons in coverage (called for ho lding and pass interference vs.
Oklahoma State in 2023) … inconsistent reading receivers and finding the football once he turns his back to the quarterback … only two takeaways in his two seasons
at Arizona State … missed three games because of a left arm injury (September 2022); didn’t work out at the combine because o f a hip injury (March 2024).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Arizona State, Torrence was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Brian Ward’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After stops in juco and
at Auburn, he put himself on the NFL radar with the Sun Devils, and his coaches say he grew into a defensive leader in 2023. A supersized cornerback, Torrence uses
his long limbs and physical demeanor to engulf receivers at the line of scrimmage. His uninspiring athletic profile will be a turn off for teams, though, and his
technique and ball instincts are underdeveloped. Overall, Torrence needs better consistency with his coverage reactions to mask the delay in his transitions, but his
body length and aggressiveness will appeal to press-man defenses. He is a developmental cornerback with special-teams potential (similar to Israel Mukuamu).

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

43. JA’QUAN SHEPPARD | Maryland 6016 | 199 lbs. | 5SR Zephyrhills, Fla. (Zephyrhills) 4/12/2001 (age 23.04) #5
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (9/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Cincinnati
2020: (8/0) 5 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Cincinnati; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (9/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Cincinnati
2022: (12/12) 50 4.5 1.0 0 10 0 Cincinnati; First Team All-AAC; Led team in passes defended
2023: (13/13) 31 3.0 1.0 0 8 0 Maryland; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (51/25) 95 8.5 2.0 0 18 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6016 199 9 1/4 30 5/8 75 3/8 4.62 2.70 1.57 33 10’0” 4.40 - - (no 3-cone or bench press — choice)

SUMMARY: Ja’Quan Sheppard started playing football as an eighth grader in Zephyrhills. He moved to wide receiver in high school (30 catches as a senior), while also
playing defensive back (four interceptions). A three-star recruit, he committed to Cincinnati over Kentucky and moved to defense. He had his breakout showing in
2022, leading the team in passes defended, and he entered the portal after Luke Fickell left Cincinnati for Wisconsin. Sheppard transferred to Maryland, where he
earned All-Big Ten honors in 2023. He is a good-sized athlete who can jam and make receivers feel uncomfortable , early or late in the rep. He is quick-footed,
although he does labor a bit when opening up, and his taller pad level can create a brief delay. He plays through hands well but also didn’t have an interception in
college. Overall, Sheppard needs to better balance his aggression with added discipline, but his coverage mentality and back-end versatility should translate well.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

44. ISAIAH JOHNSON | Syracuse 6030 | 206 lbs. | 6SR Beverly Hills, Mich. (Country Day) 3/29/2000 (age 24.07) #3

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (9/0) 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Dartmouth
2019: (2/2) 11 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Dartmouth; Missed the final eight games (knee)
2020: Season cancelled because of the pandemic
2021: (9/9) 55 2.5 0.0 0 7 1 Dartmouth; First Team All-Ivy; Missed season finale; 73-yard INT TD
2022: (13/6) 53 0.0 0.0 0 2 1 Syracuse; Graduated from Dartmouth prior to transferring
2023: (12/12) 62 1.0 0.0 1 7 1 Syracuse; Missed bowl game (opt-out); East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (45/29) 188 3.5 0.0 1 16 3

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COMBINE 6030 205 8 7/8 32 7/8 80 1/2 4.64 2.71 1.61 38 1/2 10’9” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — choice)
PRO DAY 6033 206 8 7/8 32 7/8 79 3/4 4.62 2.72 1.65 - - 4.22 6.71 12 (stood on combine jumps — choice)

SUMMARY: Isaiah Johnson, the youngest of seven children, was born in Ohio, and his family lived in Switzerland from 2005-10. For high school, he attended Detroit
Country Day, because of its art program (he is a skilled sketch artist) and was a standout receiver and corner. He received several Ivy Le ague offers and signed with
Dartmouth, where he spent four years. After his breakout 2021, he graduated from Dartmouth and transfe rred to Syracuse, where he started for two seasons at
outside cornerback. Johnson is a king-sized cover man with outstanding length and the balanced athleticism to overwhelm receivers in press. Despite the air space h e
covers, his ball skills are only okay, and he tends to lose positioning versus quick route runners (his on-field movements don’t consistently match his three-cone time).
Overall, Johnson lacks ideal long speed, but he’s a smart, long player and strong tackler, making him a worthy developmental option at safety or as a press corner.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

45. KENI-H LOVELY | Western Michigan 5100 | 182 lbs. | 6SR Boynton Beach, Fla. (Atlantic) 5/12/2000 (age 23.95) #2

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted
2019: (6/0) 2 0.5 0.0 0 1 0
2020: Not with the team
2021: (12/0) 10 0.0 0.0 0 2 0
2022: (12/11) 47 6.0 1.0 1 6 4 Third Team All-MAC; Led team in INTs; 36-yard INT TD
2023: (11/11) 48 4.5 0.0 3 7 2 Third Team All-MAC; Led team in FFs, INTs; 15-yard FR TD; Tropical Bowl
Total: (41/22) 107 11.0 1.0 4 16 6

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5100 182 8 7/8 30 1/2 74 1/8 4.37 2.50 1.58 38 1/2 10’3” 4.26 6.93 13

SUMMARY: Keni-H (Ken-eye) Lovely grew up in a football family — his older brother (Joe Looney) was an NFL offensive lineman for 10 seasons (2012-21). Lovely was
an All-State defensive back at Atlantic High. A three-star recruit, he signed with Western Michigan and became a starter for his final two seasons, leading the team in
interceptions both years. Lovely has outstanding speed and athletic twitch, although premature hip turn and inconsistent pedal/footwork can negate his ability to
click and close. He flashes a closing burst to make plays on the ball without making early contact. Despite some streaky habits, he is a feisty tackler and gets his man
on the ground. Overall, Lovely is undersized and needs better eye balance, but his athletic talent, ball skills and competitive play style might get him drafted.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

46. SHON STEPHENS | Ferris State 5085 | 173 lbs. | 7SR Bakersfield, Calif. (Ridgeview) 12/15/1998 (age 25.36) #7

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2017: Bakersfield (Calif.) College
2018: Bakersfield (Calif.) College
2019: Bakersfield (Calif.) College
2020: Didn’t play football Signed with Missouri Southern State but left after one semester to be with his ailing mother
2021: Didn’t play football Committed to Penn State as a walk-on but was ruled academically ineligible
2022: (11/11) 37 3.0 0.0 0 14 8 West Liberty; First Team All-American; Led Division II in INTs; 52-yard INT TD; 20-yard INT TD
2023: (11/11) 25 1.5 0.0 0 12 8 Ferris State; Second Team All-American; First Team All-GLIAC; Led GLIAC in INTs; 100-yard KR TD
Total: (22/22) 62 4.5 0.0 0 26 16

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5085 173 9 30 5/8 74 4.40 2.47 1.54 36 1/2 10’0” 4.31 6.97 19

SUMMARY: A cornerback at Ridgeview High, Shon Stephens initially played for Bakersfield (Calif.) College for three seasons. He then signed with Division II Missouri
Southern State in 2020 but returned home after his mother suffered a heart attack. He committed to Penn State as a walk-on, but credit issues made him ineligible.
After an All-America 2022 season at West Liberty, he committed to Purdue, but NCAA issues closed that door. He landed instead at Ferris State for his final season.
Stephens maintains spacing well in coverage with fluid hips and body twitch and is always a threat to score — his tape reminded me of Darius Phillips. Overall,
Stephens is undersized and older, but he has A-plus speed, toughness and ball skills and projects as a back-end/practice-squad candidate.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

47. MICAH ABRAHAM | Marshall 5096 | 185 lbs. | 5SR Tampa, Fla. (East Lake) 12/11/2000 (age 23.37) #6

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/7) 36 0.5 0.0 0 4 1 CUSA All-Freshman; 75-yard INT TD
2020: (10/1) 9 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 33 0.5 0.0 0 15 1 Second Team All-CUSA; Led CUSA in PD
2022: (13/12) 36 1.5 0.5 0 16 6 First Team All-SBC; Led SBC in INTs; Led team in passes defended
2023: (13/13) 36 0.0 0.0 0 19 4 First Team All-SBC; Led SBC in INTs and passes defended; Blocked FG
Total: (62/46) 150 2.5 0.5 1 55 12

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5096 185 8 30 3/4 73 1/4 4.43 2.58 1.55 31 9’7” 4.44 7.12 13

SUMMARY: Micah Abraham, the youngest of three, grew up in a football family. His father (Donnie) was a third-round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft and collected 38
interceptions in his NFL career (he is currently a coach in the UFL). Micah was All -Region in football and track at East Lake High and was a three-star recruit, signing
with Marshall over Boston College. He started as a true freshman (originally at safety before moving to corner) and finished his career with a school-record 55 passes
defended. Abraham has terrific eyes and feel for passing concepts, which allows him to jump throws and put his ball skills to good use. Though he can usually recover
in time, his aggressive style will force him out of phase, and NFL quarterbacks will test him early and oft en. He can be outmuscled through the route. Overall,
Abraham is undersized, but he posted outstanding on-ball production in college and has the NFL speed and bloodlines that won’t go unnoticed.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

48. JARIUS MONROE | Tulane 6006 | 201 lbs. | 5SR LaPlace, La. (East St. John) 10/6/2000 (age 23.55) #8

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (14/10) 43 0.0 0.0 0 14 1 Nicholls State; Led team in passes defended; Blocked PAT
2020: (7/6) 23 1.5 0.0 0 5 0 Nicholls State; Season played in the spring of 2021
2021: (11/9) 36 1.0 0.0 1 10 0 Nicholls State; First Team All-Southland; Led team in passes defended
2022: (13/6) 43 1.0 0.0 0 9 3 Tulane; First Team All-AAC; Led team in INTs; Started final six games
2023: (13/13) 48 3.5 1.0 1 13 3 Tulane; First Team All-AAC; Missed bowl game (opt-out); East-West Shrine Bowl (Defensive MVP)
Total: (58/44) 193 7.0 1.0 2 51 7

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6006 201 9 32 77 1/2 4.64 2.69 1.62 33 - 4.32 7.30 9

SUMMARY: Jarius Monroe, the youngest of four children, combined for 12 interceptions over his final two years at East St. John High. A three -star recruit, Monroe
signed with FCS Nicholls State and was an impact cornerback for three seasons. He transferred to Tulane for his final two seasons and earned first team All-AAC both
years. His older brother (Darion) played safety at Tulane (2012-15) and now is on the Nicholls State coaching staff. Monroe is a good-sized athlete with length and
above-average ball skills. Despite his stiff change of direction, he has a good feel for route development and can put himself in p osition to make plays on the ball. He
has a rugged play demeanor and looks to mix things up with receivers, but his grab-happy habits once he loses a step will make him a flag magnet in the NFL. Overall,
Monroe has big-time on-ball production, but his lack of speed will be tough to overcome. He will be viewed as a possible safety convert for several schemes.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

49. RYAN COOPER JR. | Oregon State 5112 | 186 lbs. | 4SR San Jose, Calif. (Wilcox) #1

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: College of San Mateo (Calif.)
2021: College of San Mateo (Calif.)
2022: (13/10) 45 3.0 1.0 0 14 3 Oregon State; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in INTs and passes defended
2023: (10/10) 37 1.5 0.5 0 8 1 Oregon State; Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; 67-yard INT TD; Missed three games (injury); Hula Bowl
Total: (23/20) 82 4.5 1.5 0 22 4

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COMBINE 5112 184 8 3/4 30 1/2 71 5/8 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 5113 186 9 30 3/4 72 1/2 4.65 2.69 1.64 31 9’8” 4.44 7.18 - (no bench press — choice)

SUMMARY: Ryan Cooper Jr. was born and raised in San Jose and started playing football at age 6. He earned All-County honors at Wilcox High before going the juco
route and playing cornerback at College of San Mateo (Calif.). A three -star recruit, he had connections to Oregon State (several cousins of his, including Nahshon
Wright and Rejzohn Wright, played for the Beavers) and jumped when that program delivered his first major offer. He earned All-Pac-12 honors both of his seasons in
Corvallis, with terrific ball production. Cooper has a natural feel in coverage and is always looking for chances to bait throws and pounce at the catch point . He has
some tightness in his movements and struggles to regain phase once he loses a step. The missed tackles piled up on film an d directly led to chunk plays. Overall,
Cooper’s lack of speed, burst and tackling consistency are major roadblocks to overcome, but he has NFL -level ball skills and awareness.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

50. MILES BATTLE | Utah 6032 | 196 lbs. | 6SR Houston, Texas (Cy Creek) 1/4/2000 (age 24.31) #1

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Ole Miss; Redshirted; 2 catches for 18 yards
2019: (10/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Ole Miss; 2 catches for 20 yards
2020: (6/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 4 0 Ole Miss; Switched from WR to CB five games into the season; Pandemic -shortened season
2021: (13/1) 22 0.0 0.0 0 9 1 Ole Miss; 3 catches for 22 yards
2022: (13/3) 37 0.5 0.0 1 5 1 Ole Miss; Graduated with degree in marketing (December 2022)
2023: (13/2) 32 0.5 0.0 0 4 1 Utah
Total: (59/6) 97 1.0 0.0 1 22 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6032 196 8 3/8 32 1/8 78 1/2 4.37 2.58 1.60 37 10’7” 4.03 6.84 12

SUMMARY: Miles Battle grew up in the Houston area, and his sister (Madison) plays softball at Texas State. A standout receiver at Cypress Creek High, he combined
for 126 catches, 1,810 yards and 27 touchdowns over his junior and senior seasons. He signed with Ole Miss (over Oregon) as a four-star recruit but struggled to see
the field and switched to cornerback. He then transferred to Utah in 2023. Battle is a tall drink of water with loose athleticism to turn, run and maintain vertical pace.
His route recognition is understandably raw, but he showed improvement with his hands to position himself in coverage. H e is also a strong tackler — a nice surprise.
Overall, Battle is building his resume and awareness as a corner but has the length, speed and competitive makeup to be worth a gamble.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

51. A.J. WOODS | Pittsburgh 5101 | 187 lbs. | 5SR Germantown, Md. (Northwest) 3/28/2001 (age 23.08) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (10/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (11/3) 17 1.0 0.0 0 3 1 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 27 0.5 0.0 1 8 1
2022: (13/5) 28 2.0 0.0 0 14 1 Led team in passes defended
2023: (12/5) 30 3.5 2.0 0 4 1 Graduated with degree in communications; East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (59/14) 105 7.0 2.0 1 29 4

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5101 187 8 1/2 30 1/2 71 5/8 4.39 2.55 1.48 37 1/2 10’3” 4.00 6.70 16

SUMMARY: Anthony “A.J.” Woods Jr. grew up in Germantown. He played both ways at Northwest High, producing 17 passes defended, 303 rece iving yards and five
touchdowns as a senior. He also placed second in the state in the 100 meters (10.76 seconds). A two -star recruit, he received scholarship offers mostly from FCS
schools (Morgan State, Holy Cross) and service academy, but Pitt entered the mix late and scooped him up. He was part of the corner rotation there the last four
seasons. Woods has a good feel for route combinations, and he plays with a sensitive trigger and an eagerness to make plays on the football. His lack of size will show
up in coverage and the run game, and his unrelenting mindset will lead to excessive contact in coverage, but his aggressive attitude should be viewed as a plus.
Overall, Woods’ lack of length and tackling consistency are worrisome, but his burst to the ball and top -end speed are traits that cannot be coached.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

52. TYREK FUNDERBURK | App State 5110 | 186 lbs. | 6SR Indian Trail, N.C. (Metrolina) 11/28/2000 (age 23.41) #5
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: (4/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Richmond; Redshirted
2019: (12/1) 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Richmond
2020: (4/4) 13 1.0 0.0 0 4 2 Richmond; Second Team All-CAA; Season played in spring of 2021 because of the pandemic
2021: (8/5) 17 0.5 0.0 0 3 1 Richmond
2022: (13/11) 39 1.0 0.0 2 14 4 Richmond; Led team in INTs and passes defended; 30-yard INT TD; Graduated with degree in healthcare studies
2023: (14/13) 46 2.5 0.5 1 12 4 Appalachian State; First Team All-SBC; Led team in INTs and passes defended; 23-yard INT TD; 18-yard INT TD
Total: (55/34) 123 4.5 0.5 3 33 11

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5110 186 8 1/4 30 5/8 73 3/8 4.39 2.53 1.53 34 1/2 10’3” 4.29 7.00 14

SUMMARY: Tyrek (TIE-reek) Funderburk grew up outside of Charlotte and started playing football at age 5. He was a three -year varsity starter at Metrolina Academy
and won the 2016 state title in the triple jump (44 feet, 1 inch). A no-star recruit, he signed with Richmond and slowly worked his way up the depth chart. After a
breakout 2022 season, he jumped in the portal and passed on Power 5 offers (like Virginia Tech) for Appalachian State, because he knew the coaches well. He tied for
the Sun Belt lead with four interceptions in 2023. Funderburk shines in quarters coverage, where he can anticipate, drive and disrupt. He can also play man -to-man
with balanced transitions and vertical speed. He put more missed tackles on tape than you’d like, but he plays with the phy sicality required for his position. Overall,
Funderburk will need to prove himself versus NFL size, speed and savvy, but the tools are there for him to make things interesting in a training-camp battle.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

53. STORM DUCK | Louisville 6002 | 195 lbs. | 5SR Boiling Springs, S.C. (Boiling Springs) 12/15/2000 (age 23.36) #29

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/9) 37 2.0 0.0 0 7 2 North Carolina
2020: (2/2) 4 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 North Carolina; Redshirted; Missed final 10 games (lower-body injury); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (6/4) 16 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 North Carolina; Missed seven games (lower-body injury)
2022: (12/12) 46 1.0 0.0 1 12 3 North Carolina; Second Team All-ACC; Led team in INTs, passes def.; Graduated with degree in exercise science
2023: (13/5) 32 1.5 1.0 0 7 0 Louisville; Missed one game; Hula Bowl
Total: (46/32) 135 4.5 1.0 1 29 5

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6002 195 9 1/4 32 1/8 77 1/8 4.42 2.53 1.55 39 11’2” 4.25 7.10 17

SUMMARY: Storm Duck, who was named after a soap opera character, grew up South Carolina (Greenville and Spartanburg). He was a three -year varsity starter at
cornerback in high school and earned All-State as a senior. A three-star recruit, he committed to North Carolina and made an immediate impact as a true freshman.
He missed a combined 17 games the next two years but became an All-ACC corner in 2022. He transferred to Louisville for his final season and was part of a rotation.
Duck shows awareness as a cloud corner and plays the catch point well, when in position. But he will surrender separation to crisp route runners at the b reak point,
especially in man-to-man. He won’t shrink as a tackler, but he is inconsistent in the run game. Most importantly, he ne eds to stay off the injury list. Overall, Duck
(aside from having a first-round name) has NFL-level athleticism and ball skills, but spacing issues often lead to him grabbing or allowing completions.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

54. MYLES SIMS | Georgia Tech 6025 | 188 lbs. | 6SR Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake) 7/14/2000 (age 23.78) #0

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Michigan; Enrolled in January 2018
2019: (10/0) 16 0.0 0.0 0 3 0 Georgia Tech; Entered transfer portal in April 2019; Received an NCAA waiver to play immediately
2020: (8/2) 15 1.0 0.0 0 2 0 Georgia Tech; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/3) 25 1.0 0.0 0 4 0 Georgia Tech; Missed one game (injury)
2022: (12/12) 43 1.0 0.0 0 4 1 Georgia Tech; Graduated (business degree)
2023: (11/9) 37 1.5 0.0 0 6 1 Georgia Tech; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (52/26) 136 4.5 0.0 0 19 2

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6025 188 9 5/8 34 80 3/4 4.48 2.56 1.46 36 10’8” 4.26 7.30 11

SUMMARY: Myles Sims grew up in the Atlanta area and started playing football at age 6. He attended Westlake High and posted two interc eptions as a senior. A four-
star recruit, he spurned SEC offers (Alabama, Georgia) to sign with Michigan. However, he transferred t o Georgia Tech after one season to be closer to home. He
became a full-time starter over his final two seasons with the Yellow Jackets and developed into the team’s most consistent cover man. Sims is a supersized corner
and earned the nickname “Spider,” because of his exceptional limb length. He has press-ready hands with serviceable transition skills to turn and match stride lengths
on vertical patterns. But his ball skills and feel for route development aren’t pro ready right now, and savvy receivers will have no trouble finding separation. Overall,
Sims has outstanding straight-line speed and length, but his coverage awareness needs further development for him to have a shot in the NFL.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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55 Zamari Walton Ole Miss 6013 188 4.51 2.60 1.58 34 1/2 10'1" 4.35 6.90 11 9 7/8 30 1/2 74
56 Kaleb Ford-Dement Texas State 5110 178 4.49 2.51 1.53 39 1/2 10'4" 4.12 6.80 15 9 30 3/8 74
57 Josh DeBerry Texas A&M 5107 184 4.55 2.63 1.63 32 9'8" 4.34 7.25 17 8 7/8 29 3/4 72 1/8
58 Reddy Steward Troy 5105 184 4.52 2.65 1.52 34 1/2 10'6" 4.33 7.22 11 9 30 1/4 74 1/8
59 Mikey Victor Alabama State 6023 205 4.64 2.76 1.57 35 1/2 10'4" 4.34 6.82 DNP 9 3/8 34 1/2 80 1/2
60 Jaden Davis Miami 5096 187 4.44 2.54 1.49 35 1/2 9'11" 4.52 7.46 16 9 1/4 29 3/4 72 1/8
61 Kalon Gervin Kansas 5105 192 4.45 2.58 1.57 36 1/2 11'4" 4.25 7.10 13 8 7/8 30 73 1/8
62 Decorian Patterson UCF 5115 187 4.63 2.75 1.65 36 1/2 10'6" 4.28 6.95 DNP 8 7/8 32 77 1/8
63 Cam Allen Purdue 6011 200 4.55 2.65 1.52 34 1/2 10'3" 4.09 6.78 15 9 3/4 31 3/4 77
64 Gabe Jeudy-Lally Tennessee 6010 189 4.60 2.63 1.58 36 10'2" 4.35 7.15 DNP 9 3/8 31 7/8 76 5/8
65 Tavion McCarthy Mercer 5083 197 4.53 2.42 1.53 44 11'1" 4.45 7.30 23 9 30 1/8 71 3/8
66 Rayshad Williams Texas Tech 6021 209 4.58 2.63 1.60 32 1/2 10'2" 4.42 7.07 10 9 33 78 1/8
67 Myles Jones Duke 6033 190 DNP DNP DNP 34 10'2" DNP DNP 11 9 3/4 33 78 1/8
68 Tyler Boatwright C. Connecticut St. 5107 182 4.45 2.56 1.54 39 1/2 10'0" 4.18 7.29 DNP 8 7/8 30 1/8 72 7/8
69 Patrick Rogers Central Washington 5102 197 4.51 2.60 1.56 39 1/2 10'6" 4.26 6.89 12 9 3/4 31 74
70 Te'Cory Couch Miami 5101 185 4.50 2.56 1.56 33 10'4" 4.59 7.14 DNP 8 1/2 31 1/8 75
71 Marquis Wilson Purdue 5116 176 4.52 2.58 1.47 38 1/2 10'9" 4.20 6.90 DNP 9 1/2 31 5/8 75 3/4
72 Al Blades Jr. Duke 6003 194 4.56 2.57 1.56 33 1/2 10'0" 4.17 6.86 8 9 1/4 31 7/8 76 1/4
73 Chris McDonald Toledo 5086 189 4.45 2.53 1.58 32 1/2 9'7" 4.41 7.20 17 8 3/4 29 3/8 70 7/8
74 Eric Smith Florida A&M 5082 175 4.34 2.56 1.45 36 10'6" 4.41 7.35 9 8 30 70 5/8
75 Jaden Dedman Nevada 5092 177 4.43 2.60 1.58 36 1/2 10'4" 4.43 7.22 12 8 1/4 29 1/2 71 3/4
76 Russ Dandy Eastern Illinois 5103 181 4.46 2.51 1.55 39 10'8" 4.28 6.83 16 9 30 3/8 73 1/2
77 Robert Javier Towson 5117 193 4.57 2.58 1.64 38 1/2 10'4" 4.10 6.96 16 8 5/8 32 1/4 76 1/2
78 John Davis North Texas 6005 188 4.52 2.57 1.58 41 11'5" 4.28 7.19 13 8 1/8 31 3/8 74 1/4
79 Quinton Newsome Nebraska 6001 185 4.57 2.66 1.50 37 10'9" 4.28 7.11 DNP 8 3/8 30 5/8 74 7/8
80 Alex Johnson UCLA 6004 185 4.44 2.58 1.57 37 10'7" 4.34 7.00 DNP 8 7/8 30 1/4 75 3/8
81 Rico Payton Pittsburg State 5111 188 4.57 2.58 1.57 37 10'7" 4.14 6.92 DNP 8 7/8 31 1/8 76 1/8
82 Shyheim Battle NC State 6013 188 4.69 2.71 1.58 33 9’7” 4.14 6.98 17 9 1/8 32 1/2 78 7/8
83 German Green Michigan 6014 183 4.63 2.72 1.67 29 10'3" 4.44 7.16 9 9 1/2 31 1/4 76 7/8
84 Anthony Sao MidAmer. Nazarene 6000 196 4.58 2.71 1.52 37 1/2 10'4" 4.44 7.11 7 8 7/8 31 1/8 76
85 Yahsyn McKee Miami (Ohio) 5090 168 4.75 2.68 1.64 34 9'3" 4.09 6.92 9 8 1/2 30 1/2 74 1/4
86 Noah Tumblin San Diego State 6012 182 4.59 2.64 1.60 34 9'9" 4.18 7.01 DNP 8 5/8 30 5/8 74 7/8
87 Cam Lampkin Washington State 5096 181 4.57 2.70 1.60 34 1/2 10'0" 4.33 7.09 11 8 7/8 29 3/4 72 1/8
88 Cedric Anderson Grambling 6031 192 4.64 2.62 1.65 35 10'9" 4.40 7.01 DNP 8 1/2 33 1/2 82 1/8
89 Willie Roberts Louisiana Tech 5097 183 4.68 2.75 1.60 31 9'9" 4.44 7.41 12 9 1/8 30 3/8 73 1/8
90 CJ Siegel North Dakota 5104 182 4.58 2.67 1.64 37 10'8" 4.23 6.93 12 8 1/2 30 1/8 71 3/4
91 Max Williams USC 5082 181 4.63 2.71 1.69 31 9'1" 4.51 7.24 14 8 3/8 29 3/8 70 3/8
92 Ryan Poole William & Mary 5101 184 4.53 2.69 1.56 33 10'2" 4.27 7.40 19 8 5/8 31 75 3/4
93 Sheridan Jones Clemson 6002 184 4.67 2.76 1.61 34 1/2 10'2" 4.36 7.13 17 9 3/4 30 5/8 72 3/8
94 Travis Blackshear Furman 5091 179 4.58 2.65 1.56 34 1/2 10'3" 4.40 7.20 12 8 3/4 31 73 3/4
95 Andrew Hayes Central Arkansas 5104 191 4.48 2.63 1.57 37 10'5" 4.22 7.07 12 9 1/4 31 75 1/4
96 Dylan Wyatt Arizona 5115 178 4.54 2.62 1.58 38 1/2 10'4" 4.48 7.25 10 9 31 3/4 78 1/2
97 Jayden Price North Dakota St. 5117 185 4.45 2.56 1.55 37 1/2 9'10" 4.07 6.93 13 9 1/4 30 5/8 73 3/4
98 DJ Miller Kent State 5100 185 4.54 2.57 1.59 38 1/2 DNP 4.20 6.65 DNP 9 1/4 29 5/8 74 1/4
99 Teldrick Ross M. Tennessee St. 5093 196 4.52 2.59 1.49 34 1/2 9'4" 4.50 7.30 17 9 1/4 28 5/8 70 7/8
100 Tre Morrison Wingate 5117 180 4.65 2.64 1.60 32 1/2 10'1" 4.44 7.52 DNP 9 1/8 31 3/8 75 3/8
101 Justin Birchette Ohio 5081 177 4.50 2.65 1.59 35 1/2 10'7" 4.22 7.07 6 8 3/4 30 3/4 73 5/8
102 Keonte Lusk Coastal Carolina 5094 187 4.66 2.70 1.56 34 9'10" 4.28 7.02 16 8 1/2 30 3/4 74 1/2
103 O'shai Fletcher Troy 5094 171 4.61 2.71 1.62 33 1/2 9'7" 4.53 7.25 14 9 3/8 28 3/4 71 1/2

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104 Jae'veyon Morton Morgan State 5084 165 4.52 2.56 1.63 32 1/2 9'10" 4.41 7.19 8 8 1/8 29 1/2 72 3/4
105 Tayvonn Kyle Virginia 5110 189 4.63 2.67 1.60 39 10'10" 4.45 7.30 DNP 9 3/8 31 1/4 76 1/4
106 DyShawn Gales-Cozart South Dakota St. 5094 188 4.52 2.63 1.53 34 10'8" 4.39 DNP DNP 9 1/8 29 7/8 72
107 Robert Kennedy NC State 5091 192 4.58 2.57 1.55 37 10'5" 4.28 7.00 20 9 1/4 30 5/8 73 5/8
108 Tyler Potts Ball State 5102 186 4.56 2.60 1.54 34 10'3" 4.52 7.21 11 8 1/4 31 74 5/8
109 Solomon Rogers Jackson State 5093 189 4.48 2.67 1.63 32 1/2 9'11" 4.65 7.53 18 8 7/8 29 3/4 73 1/2
110 Patrick Jolly Abilene Christian 6005 180 4.57 2.60 1.59 34 1/2 10'1" 4.32 6.81 4 9 3/8 33 1/4 75 7/8
111 Lance Robinson Tulane 5097 185 4.43 2.56 1.59 33 10'4" 4.37 6.94 DNP 8 3/8 31 1/8 76
112 Charles Amankwaa Rutgers 5103 186 4.67 2.72 1.60 39 10'2" 4.31 7.02 16 9 31 3/8 76 3/4
113 Chris Megginson SMU 5111 195 4.68 2.70 1.72 31 1/2 10'1" 4.37 7.66 DNP 9 1/2 31 1/4 72
114 Maxwell Anderson Weber State 5100 173 4.50 2.58 1.57 38 1/2 9'7" 4.33 7.00 12 8 3/4 29 1/4 71 1/8
115 Mathieu Severance Bentley 5081 191 4.65 2.57 1.51 38 1/2 10'0" 4.09 7.09 14 9 5/8 28 1/2 70 3/4
116 George Steele Northern Arizona 5093 180 4.47 2.58 1.62 34 1/2 10'1" 4.21 7.09 22 8 1/2 31 1/8 73 1/8
117 Kessawn Abraham Rutgers 5094 189 4.77 2.73 1.57 39 10'7" 4.27 6.86 17 8 7/8 29 1/2 73 5/8
118 Ron Hardge II Colorado State 6004 184 4.53 2.58 1.56 30 1/2 10'2" 4.21 7.04 11 9 3/8 31 7/8 77 1/4
119 Joshua Heyward Benedict 6003 196 4.53 2.65 1.68 31 1/2 9'11" 4.62 7.39 9 9 1/8 31 1/4 75 3/8
120 Marcis Floyd West Virginia 5114 196 4.50 2.63 1.59 37 1/2 10'6" 4.17 7.04 12 9 31 75 1/2
121 Kenyon Reed San Jose State 5102 186 4.41 2.59 1.53 38 1/2 10'7" 4.30 7.02 13 8 7/8 29 1/4 69 1/2
122 Morice Norris Fresno State 5100 181 4.53 2.60 1.65 38 10'4" 4.18 6.96 10 9 1/4 31 3/4 78 1/8
123 Randall Harris New Hampshire 5116 191 4.62 2.59 1.50 39 10'3" 4.38 7.18 9 9 3/4 31 1/4 75 1/2
124 Eddie Heckard BYU 5081 191 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 7 8 3/8 30 3/4 73 3/8
125 Marquis Williams Pittsburgh 5080 176 4.73 2.74 1.59 34 9'5" 4.26 7.25 12 8 1/2 30 7/8 74 1/2
126 Armani Webster Nebraska Kearney 6003 196 4.52 2.59 1.53 31 10'0" 4.30 7.11 12 8 3/4 31 3/4 76 3/8
127 Jay Morris FAU 5077 162 4.52 2.55 1.58 38 1/2 10'2" 4.18 7.12 12 8 5/8 29 70
128 Jason Maitre Wisconsin 5100 181 4.58 2.60 1.55 37 10'3" 4.24 6.87 12 9 1/8 30 7/8 74
129 Charles Woods SMU 5107 184 4.58 2.69 1.65 30 1/2 9'7" 4.28 6.89 DNP 9 30 3/8 71 3/4
130 Malik Feaster Memphis 5102 173 4.56 2.52 1.65 32 1/2 10'3" 4.45 7.31 14 8 1/2 31 3/8 72 7/8
131 Jakorey Hawkins Wyoming 5114 191 4.50 2.62 1.60 37 10'7" 4.40 7.39 12 8 3/8 76 5/8 76 5/8
132 Demetries Ford Arizona State 5070 179 4.51 2.65 1.63 33 9'8" 4.50 7.10 12 8 1/2 30 1/8 70 3/8
133 Trey Vaval Minn. St.- Mankato 5106 173 4.50 2.65 1.68 37 10'8" 4.25 6.90 8 8 1/8 29 3/8 70 5/8
134 Bo Bell Northern Michigan 5077 198 4.55 2.47 1.62 33 1/2 9'8" 4.53 7.21 13 8 7/8 28 5/8 71 5/8
135 Dawson Marchant NW Oklahoma St. 6010 196 4.70 2.71 1.63 30 9'10" 4.44 7.28 15 10 1/8 31 3/8 76 5/8
136 Damel Hickman Georgia Southern 5106 183 4.47 2.59 1.59 34 1/2 10'2" 4.52 7.46 7 8 1/8 31 7/8 79 7/8
137 Shawn Holton Texas State 5095 174 4.60 2.70 1.64 37 1/2 10'5" 4.33 7.00 DNP 8 1/2 29 1/2 72 1/4
138 Tray Kingsland Midland (Neb.) 5097 193 4.55 2.69 1.50 33 9'4" 4.50 7.05 14 8 1/4 28 3/4 71 3/4
139 Sam Westfall Virginia 5095 178 4.62 2.62 1.64 36 10'2" 4.45 7.24 12 8 5/8 29 3/8 71 7/8
140 Kamden Garrett BYU 5101 185 4.59 2.69 1.58 31.50 9'8" 4.33 7.01 7 8 1/2 30 3/4 74 1/8
141 Davon Ferguson Bowling Green 5090 186 4.61 2.63 1.67 38 10'5" 4.50 7.06 17 8 1/2 29 1/8 74 1/8
142 Robert Smith Samford 5094 179 4.69 2.70 1.59 32 1/2 9'8" 4.38 7.42 20 8 1/4 31 1/2 73
143 Brian George Houston 6011 200 4.56 2.69 1.65 27 1/2 9'3" 4.49 7.28 DNP 8 7/8 32 76
144 Shemar Bartholomew Georgia Southern 6002 200 4.44 2.50 1.53 36 1/2 10'3" 4.45 7.16 15 9 31 73 5/8
145 Don Callis Troy 5102 174 4.42 2.57 1.52 33 1/2 9'11" 4.46 7.07 7 9 30 3/4 74
146 Isaiah Avery Portland State 5113 180 4.60 2.57 1.59 40 10'4" 4.07 6.96 14 9 1/8 29 1/2 72 1/8
147 Mari Wingard Georgia Southern 5105 179 4.57 2.56 1.63 34 10'4" 4.70 7.34 DNP 8 5/8 33 1/4 76 5/8
148 Elijah Clark Temple 6025 190 4.60 2.66 1.55 38 9'8" 4.30 7.15 7 9 33 1/4 80 3/8
149 Michael Anyanwu Utah State 5090 176 4.65 2.63 1.63 30 1/2 9'5" 4.29 7.09 11 9 1/2 30 1/8 73 3/4
150 Franky West Eastern Kentucky 5096 181 4.57 2.72 1.65 33 1/2 10'1" 4.46 7.20 12 8 3/4 29 1/2 70 1/8
151 Deontae Overstreet West Georgia 5082 193 4.57 2.56 1.53 35 1/2 10'2" 4.63 7.36 20 8 1/2 29 3/4 69 3/4
152 Katley Joseph Saskatchewan 5094 190 4.66 2.71 1.62 33 9'4" 4.41 7.02 13 9 7/8 30 1/8 75 3/8
153 Malik Dunlap Texas Tech 6024 216 4.65 2.75 1.70 34 10'4" 4.45 7.18 DNP 8 3/4 32 76 1/8
154 Taj Ward Cincinnati 5116 188 4.66 2.67 1.60 31 9'5" 4.46 7.10 12 9 5/8 29 3/4 71 7/8
155 Alex Hogan Houston 5100 195 4.64 2.77 1.65 32 1/2 10'1" 4.32 7.27 10 9 30 5/8 75 1/8
156 Jaheem Hazel Jackson State 5104 189 4.47 2.58 1.65 34 1/2 10'0" 4.32 7.26 14 9 1/4 29 72 1/4
157 Brandon Codrington NC Central 5076 176 4.53 2.59 1.56 35 9'8" 4.47 7.07 19 9 1/8 29 5/8 71 5/8
158 Daquan Evans South Florida 5110 197 4.67 2.63 1.59 30 1/2 9'10" 4.74 DNP DNP 8 7/8 31 1/2 73 1/4
159 DJ Johnson Southern Illinois 5112 191 4.59 2.54 1.50 36 10'3" 4.15 6.87 10 8 1/8 31 5/8 74 3/8
160 Isaiah Greene Campbell 5116 186 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 3/4 34 81 1/8
161 Kyle Cass Valdosta State 6007 206 4.52 2.59 1.53 33 10'4" 4.31 7.12 14 9 30 1/2 75 3/8
162 Darryl Sinclair Ohio Dominican 5090 182 4.53 2.65 1.58 33 1/2 9'7" 4.39 7.19 DNP 8 3/4 28 7/8 71
163 Woo Governor Northern Iowa DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
164 Damion Charity Ball State 6002 180 4.57 2.60 1.58 33 1/2 10'7" 4.18 7.13 DNP 9 32 1/8 77 3/4
165 Kam Pedescleaux Tulane 5081 176 4.53 2.56 1.65 33 9'8" 4.41 7.15 DNP 9 1/2 30 1/2 72 7/8
166 Keyshawn Paul Louisiana Tech 5106 193 4.58 2.70 1.60 37 1/2 10'6" 4.59 7.26 9 8 7/8 31 1/2 78 3/8
167 Malachi Ruffin West Virginia 5094 193 4.57 2.71 1.62 35 10'3" 4.28 7.25 14 9 1/4 32 1/2 75 1/2
168 Tre'Von Jones Minnesota 5110 172 4.59 2.62 1.66 30 1/2 10'3" 4.26 7.30 DNP 8 5/8 30 3/4 76 1/4
169 Isaiah Downes Sam Houston St. 5102 172 4.53 DNP 1.55 32 10'1" 4.51 7.13 10 9 1/4 29 5/8 73
170 Braden Mitchell College of Idaho 6031 206 4.65 2.63 1.63 37 10'6" 4.45 7.27 15 9 1/8 32 3/8 78

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171 Donte Martin New Mexico 5087 194 4.62 2.69 1.58 35 1/2 1.58 4.40 7.07 12 9 30 7/8 75 1/4
172 Jarrett Paul Appalachian State 6002 201 4.58 2.60 1.65 36 9'8" 4.29 7.01 DNP 9 3/4 32 1/8 75 5/8
173 Kwinton Lassiter Kansas 5102 184 4.75 2.80 1.64 30 9'8" 4.45 7.34 1 9 7/8 30 1/2 74
174 Moise Nazaire Framingham State 6001 164 4.68 2.63 1.58 30 9'5" 4.93 8.23 DNP 8 7/8 31 72 3/4
175 Davion Williams Western Kentucky 5113 190 4.60 2.62 1.57 38 10'4" 4.53 7.57 9 9 31 5/8 76 7/8
176 Patrick Lee Jr. Delta State 5094 182 4.75 2.72 1.72 28 9'0" DNP DNP 5 9 3/4 31 7/8 75 7/8
177 Cameron Murray Northern Colorado 5114 178 4.60 2.68 1.57 34 1/2 10'7" 4.34 7.25 6 8 3/4 30 71 7/8
178 Brenden Smith Southwest Baptist 5097 197 4.65 2.61 1.61 33 9'7" 4.30 7.20 13 8 3/4 29 3/8 72 3/8
179 Omari Hill-Robinson Bethune-Cookman 5103 179 4.72 2.66 1.69 27 1/2 9'4" 4.81 7.41 DNP 8 1/4 30 5/8 74
180 Ryan Nixon Valdosta State 6017 194 4.72 2.68 1.66 36 9'10" 4.53 6.78 DNP 8 7/8 32 1/4 78 7/8
181 Brandon Cross West Florida 5094 185 4.60 2.62 1.52 29 9'10" 4.44 7.40 13 7 7/8 29 70 5/8
182 Tahir Annoor Tulane 5094 197 4.52 2.65 1.65 32 9'11" 4.50 7.25 14 9 3/8 30 71 3/4
183 Fred Flavors Samford 5091 165 4.50 2.56 1.52 37 9'7" 4.32 6.96 8 8 7/8 29 7/8 72 1/2
184 Daryion Taylor TAMU-Commerce 5101 153 4.70 2.70 1.62 32 1/2 9'8" 4.43 7.44 DNP 8 30 73
185 BJ Anderson Vanderbilt 6006 178 4.52 2.51 1.58 36 1/2 9'11" 4.53 7.33 9 8 3/4 31 1/4 75 7/8
186 Xavion Steele Utah State 5090 171 4.46 2.69 1.63 37 10'1" 4.51 7.64 12 8 1/2 31 1/4 72 1/4
187 Jordan Carter Southern 5100 191 4.63 2.60 1.68 34 1/2 9'8" 4.41 7.15 DNP 9 31 1/4 76 1/4
188 Chris Chukwuneke James Madison 5107 191 4.82 2.84 1.70 33 1/2 9'10" 4.69 7.50 DNP 8 1/4 31 7/8 76 7/8
189 Marquis Britten Grambling 5105 186 4.68 2.75 1.70 34 9'6" - - 17 8 5/8 30 1/8 72 3/4
190 Tyrone Legette SE Louisiana 5087 168 4.71 2.76 1.65 30 9'5" 4.58 7.33 5 8 1/8 30 3/8 73 7/8
191 JJ Ross Western Illinois 6024 200 4.65 2.69 1.59 32 1/2 10'3" 4.50 6.98 10 9 1/2 31 3/8 74 1/4
192 Nick Jackson Valdosta State 6007 203 4.68 2.71 1.71 30 1/2 9'11" 4.65 7.71 12 8 33 1/2 78
193 Ashton Moultrie Sacramento State 5105 190 4.70 2.78 1.65 34 9'5" 4.41 7.68 15 9 3/8 31 5/8 73 1/4
194 Rod Gattison Western Carolina 6001 199 4.60 2.72 1.68 34 1/2 9'10" 4.38 7.27 16 8 1/2 30 7/8 73 7/8
195 BJ Sculark New Mexico State 5095 183 DNP DNP DNP 32 1/2 DNP DNP DNP 10 8 3/4 30 3/4 73 1/2
196 Jordan Jackson Nicholls State 5087 169 4.59 2.71 1.60 35 1/2 10'4" 4.38 7.25 2 8 3/4 31 73 3/8
197 Knylen Miller-Levi Minot State 5116 192 4.60 2.67 1.59 41 1/2 10'8" 4.56 7.35 DNP 10 1/8 32 5/8 79 3/4
198 Gabriel Amegatcher Northern Illinois 6015 202 4.65 2.62 1.56 33 10'4" 4.28 7.38 16 8 5/8 32 1/8 77 3/8
199 Stanley Garner Hampton 6006 188 4.72 2.75 1.75 29 1/2 9'5" 4.64 7.21 DNP 9 1/2 32 7/8 78 1/4
200 Dayvia Gbor Duquesne 5074 172 4.75 2.75 1.64 30 8'8" 4.49 7.50 9 9 1/4 29 3/4 71 5/8
201 Bill Hackett Albany 5073 179 4.53 2.64 1.56 39 1/2 10'2" 4.31 6.90 19 8 7/8 30 71 7/8
202 Devyn Coles James Madison 5091 188 4.72 2.69 1.63 31 9'8" 4.44 6.72 DNP 9 1/8 30 1/4 74 3/8
203 Eddie Morales III Monmouth 5084 180 4.62 2.75 1.63 34 1/2 9'8" 4.51 7.03 13 9 1/4 28 68 3/8
204 Christian McDowell Shepherd 5082 165 4.53 2.65 1.57 31 1/2 9'10" 4.40 7.46 2 8 3/8 30 1/8 72 7/8
205 Noah Pierre Indiana 5076 178 4.72 2.62 1.56 37 1/2 10'0" 4.32 6.87 14 8 3/8 29 71 1/4
206 AJ Hampton Tulane 5102 165 4.54 2.67 1.62 34 1/2 9'10" 4.51 7.44 DNP 9 1/2 29 3/4 74 1/8
207 Brandon Richard Incarnate Word 5101 187 4.69 2.68 1.69 33 1/2 10'1" 4.25 7.07 12 9 3/8 31 1/4 77 1/2
208 Brendon Luper NM Highlands 5117 178 4.76 2.69 1.65 29 9'1" 4.91 DNP 7 8 3/8 30 3/8 72 1/4
209 Chester Kimbrough Michigan State 5100 178 4.70 2.63 1.61 30 10'1" 4.47 7.31 DNP 8 1/2 30 1/2 74 3/4
210 Tizell Lewis Northern Colorado 5104 166 4.51 2.56 1.50 33 10'3" 4.24 7.23 7 8 3/8 29 7/8 74 1/2
211 Armon Bean Pittsburg State 6024 188 4.55 2.64 1.53 31 1/2 9'5" 4.40 8.10 6 9 5/8 32 5/8 79
212 Tre Weed Nevada 5113 181 4.78 2.81 1.69 33 9'7" 4.64 7.25 DNP 9 1/8 32 1/2 76 1/4
213 Izaiah Taylor Charlotte 5114 173 4.70 2.78 1.61 31 1/2 9'3" 4.45 7.15 9 9 5/8 29 7/8 72 3/8
214 Deron Harrell Wyoming 6013 166 4.75 2.75 1.70 31 1/2 10'2" 4.56 7.38 DNP 9 31 7/8 74 1/2
215 Myles Heard Louisiana Tech 5092 191 4.75 2.77 1.55 30 1/2 9'10" 4.49 7.20 11 8 1/2 29 3/4 73 7/8
216 Joe Norwood Memphis 5107 180 4.76 2.67 1.67 30 9'9" 4.63 7.25 6 8 3/8 31 5/8 75 1/4
217 Ty'Rese Gibson Minn. Duluth 5113 188 4.81 2.75 1.71 24 8'5" 4.79 8.01 4 9 1/8 30 7/8 74
218 Anthony Egbo Jr. Abilene Christian 5066 189 4.60 2.57 1.57 36 1/2 10'0" 4.55 7.02 18 9 1/4 30 70 5/8
219 Dillon Juniel Sacramento State 5073 160 4.46 2.56 1.57 31 9'3" 4.47 7.26 7 8 28 1/2 67 7/8
220 Bo Nicolas-Paul Army 5097 175 4.82 2.69 1.61 36 9'6" 4.66 7.49 10 9 1/8 30 5/8 74 1/2
221 Demetrice Gilbert Bethel (Tenn.) 5101 158 4.49 2.53 1.46 33 10'1" 4.26 7.18 8 8 5/8 30 7/8 73 3/8
222 DeAndre Hollins Charlotte 6012 198 4.70 2.66 1.63 32 1/2 10'1" 4.45 6.95 DNP 9 1/2 33 79
223 Dallas Craddieth Kent State 5112 198 DNP DNP DNP 29 1/2 9'2" 4.39 7.39 9 9 1/4 30 1/2 73 3/8
224 Jeffrey Scott Miles 5082 188 4.77 2.69 1.59 28 9'8" 4.71 7.47 17 9 1/8 29 1/2 71 3/8
225 Antonio Hill Washington 5103 182 4.89 2.80 1.71 25 1/2 8'11" 4.33 7.09 DNP 9 1/8 30 3/4 73 3/4
226 Josh Jones Mount Union 5105 170 4.81 2.75 1.70 31 1/2 9'9" 4.63 7.26 DNP 9 30 3/4 73 7/8
227 Drew Crooks McKendree 5087 171 DNP 2.67 1.65 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 29 3/8 70 7/8
228 Romain Mungin FAU 5085 167 4.71 2.65 1.69 26 1/2 8'10" 4.45 7.20 1 9 1/8 30 1/8 73
229 Montrell Wilson Emporia State 6007 164 4.87 2.83 1.64 31 10'0" 4.50 7.40 DNP 8 5/8 31 1/2 75 3/8
230 Ryan Dolce Tusculum 5097 192 4.95 2.78 1.67 28 9'6" 4.64 7.54 12 8 1/2 29 3/4 71 7/8
231 Darion McKenzie Merrimack 6000 183 4.71 2.68 1.59 38 10'2" 4.28 7.06 11 8 3/4 31 3/4 75 7/8
232 Malcom Wesley Western Colorado 5106 184 4.59 2.69 1.56 32 10'4" 4.45 7.70 DNP 9 31 1/4 75 1/8
233 Donyai Dixon CSU-Pueblo 6023 190 4.81 2.77 1.63 30 1/2 10'0" DNP DNP 7 8 7/8 30 1/2 75 7/8
234 Isaiah Hazel Charlotte 6002 206 4.95 2.82 1.70 27 9'0" 4.45 7.45 13 9 1/4 33 1/4 77 3/8
235 Andrew Bloodsaw Clark Atlanta 6083 167 5.02 2.88 1.74 25 8'8" 4.68 7.52 4 8 3/8 29 3/8 70 7/8
236 Donte Burton Tulsa 5093 176 4.72 2.68 1.66 31 1/2 9'3" 4.53 7.32 9 8 7/8 29 7/8 70 1/4
237 Ty'Rhae Gibson Minn. Duluth 5116 186 5.01 2.90 1.72 24 8'9" 4.77 7.95 2 9 31 1/8 74 3/8

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238 Graderius Brown Miles 5076 151 4.83 2.75 1.64 28 8'9" 4.75 7.74 DNP 8 1/8 29 3/4 71 5/8
239 Malik Fleming Houston 5071 186 4.90 2.88 1.71 29 1/2 9'9" 4.58 7.38 13 8 3/4 30 3/8 73 1/2
240 Deonta Bembry Eastern Kentucky 5081 178 4.76 2.82 1.70 32 1/2 9'5" 4.41 7.64 13 8 1/8 28 3/4 69
241 Cedric Lynch Shorter 6006 185 4.88 2.78 1.65 31 9'7" 4.70 7.28 11 8 1/2 32 3/4 76 1/2
242 Jajuan Hudson NC Central 5097 182 4.73 2.77 1.53 34 1/2 9'8" 4.50 7.24 16 8 1/2 29 5/8 71 3/4
243 Shamar Lewis West Alabama 5100 215 4.80 2.78 1.63 31 10'0" 4.77 7.83 11 9 1/8 33 3/8 76 3/8
244 Jordan Grimes Findlay 5087 199 4.99 2.81 1.70 31 8'9" 4.50 7.26 11 9 1/8 31 1/8 73 1/2

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SAFETIES

PROSPECT SCHOOL GRADE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT 40-YD (10-YD) HAND ARM WING AGE
1. JADEN HICKS Washington State 2nd 3SO 6017 215 4.50 (1.58) 9 3/8 31 1/2 76 1/4 21.69
2. JAVON BULLARD Georgia 2nd-3rd 3JR 5104 198 4.47 (1.51) 9 30 3/4 73 7/8 21.64
3. TYLER NUBIN Minnesota 2nd-3rd 5SR 6012 205 4.59 (1.65) 9 32 77 1/2 22.86
4. COLE BISHOP Utah 2nd-3rd 3JR 6020 206 4.45 (1.53) 9 1/2 29 3/4 73 21.50
5. KAMREN KINCHENS Miami 3rd 3JR 5112 202 4.60 (1.53) 9 3/4 31 1/4 75 21.57
6. MALIK MUSTAPHA Wake Forest 3rd 4JR 5101 206 4.54 (1.58) 9 30 1/8 72 1/2 21.83
7. DADRION TAYLOR-DEMERSONTexas Tech 3rd-4th 5SR 5103 197 4.41 (1.54) 9 5/8 30 7/8 74 1/4 23.26
8. CALEN BULLOCK USC 3rd-4th 3JR 6020 188 4.48 (1.56) 9 32 1/2 78 1/8 20.99
9. DOMINIQUE HAMPTON Washington 4th 6SR 6023 213 4.45 (1.57) 10 33 1/4 79 7/8 23.75
10. JAYLIN SIMPSON Auburn 4th 5SR 5115 179 4.45 (1.56) 9 7/8 32 3/8 76 5/8 24.11
11. KITAN OLADAPO Oregon State 4th-5th 6SR 6020 216 4.58 (1.58) 9 1/4 32 3/8 76 7/8 23.54
12. BEAU BRADE Maryland 4th-5th 4SR 6000 203 4.65 (1.58) 10 1/8 31 77 22.24
13. TYKEE SMITH Georgia 4th-5th 5SR 5100 202 4.46 (1.55) 9 1/4 31 5/8 74 3/4 23.19
14. JOSH PROCTOR Ohio State 5th 6SR 6014 199 4.55 (1.56) 8 3/4 32 78 25.08
15. EVAN WILLIAMS Oregon 5th-6th 5SR 5112 206 4.59 (1.58) 10 1/8 30 1/8 72 7/8 22.74
16. DAIJAHN ANTHONY Ole Miss 5th-6th 6SR 6000 194 4.53 (1.56) 9 32 1/2 76 3/8 23.63
17. JAYLON CARLIES Missouri 5th-6th 4SR 6026 227 4.50 (1.59) 10 34 1/4 80 5/8 22.62
18. SIONE VAKI Utah 6th 3SO 5111 213 4.51 (1.57) 8 5/8 29 1/8 72 1/8 22.74
19. MARK PERRY TCU 6th-7th 5SR 6000 213 4.40 (1.58) 9 1/8 31 1/4 76 1/8 22.90
20. RYAN WATTS III Texas 6th-7th 4SR 6027 208 4.53 (1.59) 9 3/8 34 1/2 81 3/4 22.47
21. TYLER OWENS Texas Tech 7th-PFA 5SR 6023 216 DNP (1.52) 9 1/8 33 3/8 79 1/8 22.95
22. JAY KEY Alabama 7th-PFA 6SR 6006 208 4.60 (1.50) 9 5/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 24.15
23. TREY TAYLOR Air Force 7th-PFA 5SR 6006 206 4.59 (1.59) 9 1/4 32 1/8 76 1/2 23.24
24. MILLARD BRADFORD TCU PFA 5SR 5104 191 4.42 (1.55) 9 31 1/4 72 1/2 24.59
25. ANDRE’ SAM LSU PFA 7SR 5107 193 4.52 (1.61) 9 1/4 30 73 3/8 25.21
26. EMANY JOHNSON Nevada PFA 6SR 6017 218 4.50 (1.54) 9 1/4 31 1/4 75 23.44
27. CHRIS EDMONDS Arizona State PFA 5SR 6023 210 4.46 (1.61) 8 3/4 30 3/4 74 3/4 22.78
28. PATRICK MCMORRIS California PFA 5SR 6001 207 DNP (DNP) 9 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/8 22.52
29. DEMANI RICHARDSON Texas A&M PFA 5SR 6004 210 4.60 (1.59) 9 7/8 32 77 1/8 23.55
30. SANOUSSI KANE Purdue PFA 5SR 5115 207 4.52 (1.50) 9 1/2 31 1/8 76 1/2 22.55
31. THOMAS HARPER Notre Dame PFA 5SR 5101 189 4.49 (1.50) 8 7/8 29 3/8 71 1/4 23.47
32. KENNY LOGAN JR. Kansas PFA 5SR 5107 209 4.68 (1.70) 9 5/8 31 3/4 75 3/4 23.50
33. AKEEM DENT Florida State PFA 5SR 5116 203 4.45 (1.53) 8 1/2 31 74 1/4 23.25
34. OMAR BROWN Nebraska PFA 5SR 6006 205 4.53 (1.53) 9 1/4 30 3/4 76 7/8 23.54
35. JULIUS WOOD East Carolina PFA 5SR 6010 193 4.73 (1.70) 9 1/2 32 1/4 76 3/4 N/A
36. PJ JULES Southern Illinois PFA 5SR 5117 203 DNP (DNP) 9 1/4 32 77 1/4 25.94
37. JOHN HUGGINS Jackson State PFA 6SR 6010 213 4.45 (1.59) 9 3/8 31 3/4 76 3/4 24.10
38. BEN NIKKEL Iowa State PFA 6SR 6002 199 4.45 (1.50) 9 1/2 30 5/8 75 3/4 24.59

1. JADEN HICKS | Washington State 6017 | 215 lbs. | 3SO Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman) 8/16/2002 (age 21.69) #25
BACKGROUND: Jaden Hicks, one of five children (three girls, two boys), was born and raised in Las Vegas. His parents (Lamont and Laura) were both college athletes,
and together (with former NFL CB Rodney Rice) they own and operate Game Changers Sports, a multi-sports training facility in Las Vegas focused on youth programs.
Hicks started playing sports at age 5, including soccer, basketball and track. At age 6, he took up tackle football (as a running back), in a league for 10-year-olds. His
father often coached him, and he played up several grade levels to help develop his football skills. Hicks attended Las Vegas football power house Bishop Gorman High
School, where he was a three-year letterman in the secondary (and teammates with several future FBS players, like WR Rome Odunze). After biding his time on the
freshman and JV teams, he got a taste of varsity action as a sophomore (10 tackles). As a junior cornerback, Hicks moved up t o varsity and had his breakout season,
helping Bishop Gorman to an 11-2 record, the 2019 conference title and a state runner-up finish. He was named first team All-State as a junior with 27 tackles, one
forced fumble, 17 passes defended and seven interceptions (three returned for touchdowns). Hicks was poised for another produ ctive season as a senior, but the
2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic. He also played basketball as a freshman and ran track at Bishop Gorman, se tting personal bests of 20 feet, 11.5
inches in the long jump, 39-6.5 in the triple jump, 11.26 seconds in the 100 meters and 23.70 in the 200.

A three-star recruit, Hicks was the No. 73 safety in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Nevada. With only one full se ason of varsity tape, he was
underrated throughout the recruiting process. The summer before his junior season, his first scholarship offer arrived, from nearby UNLV (his parent’s alma mater). It
was followed by offers from Boise State and several other Mountain West schools. After his breakout junior campaign, Hicks st arted to receive love from Pac-12
programs, and he received offers from Arizona State, Arizona and Colorado, as well from Penn State in the Big Ten. However, unable to take recruiting visits because
of the pandemic, he relied on his established relationship and committed to Washington State in July 2020. Washington State h ead coach Nick Rolovich had coached
Hicks’ brother (Kalen) at Hawaii. Hicks was the No. 9 recruit in the Cougars’ 2021 class (Rolovich’s final recruiting class before he was fired in October 2021).

Hicks’ father, a probation officer and coach, played linebacker at UNLV (1993-98). His older stepsister (Taylor) played volleyball at Arizona Western College (2012 -13)
and UNLV (2014). Kalen was a defensive back at Hawaii (2016-19), followed by stints in the Indoor Football League (Las Vegas Hawks) and CFL (Edmonton Elks). His
younger sister (Amari) is a rising junior soccer player at Saint Mary’s. After three years at Washington State, Jaden Hicks e lected to forego his remaining eligibility and
enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

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YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2021: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in August 2021
2022: (13/11) 76 2.0 1.0 0 7 1 Freshman All-American
2023: (12/12) 79 6.0 2.5 1 6 2 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; 37-yard INT TD; Blocked FG
Total: (26/23) 155 8.0 3.5 1 13 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6017 211 9 3/8 31 1/2 76 1/4 - - - 37 1/2 10’2” 4.37 6.88 16 (no run — choice)
PRO DAY 6023 215 9 1/4 31 7/8 76 3/8 4.50 2.65 1.58 - - - - - (run and position drills only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Looks the part, with the frame of a small linebacker and athleticism of a corner … rangy run defender and flies downhill from depth to contain outside
runs or make stops at or behind the line … mirrors well laterally when asked to play in the box … stout, physical striker … l ooks to tune up his target and dislodge the
football at contact … former high school cornerback and covers tight ends well in man coverage … has a feel for zone coverage and understands how to balance his
sightlines between the pocket and routes … will take advantage of mistakes by the quarterback (see pick six vs. Colorado State in 2023) … has a knack for disguising
his intentions pre-snap and brings the noise as a blitzer with his top-down closing speed … coaches put a lot on his plate and tested his versatility across multiple
positions (also had a blocked field goal in 2023) … durable and played in every game the last two seasons, including 23 consecutive starts.

WEAKNESSES: High-cut and needs to clean up his tackling form … doesn’t always see what he tackles, and his misses are usually from dropping hi s eye level and
prematurely leaving his feet (also had an unnecessary roughness penalty vs. 2023 Arizona State in 2023) … anticipation and efficiency sorting through his keys should
continue to improve with experience … late to locate climbing blocks and can do a better job with his take -on hands … ball-hawking skills lessen the further away
from the line of scrimmage … some NFL scouts have voiced concern about him growing out of safety … wasn’t used as a regular on special-teams coverages in 2023.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington State, Hicks played strong safety in defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding’s 4 -2-5 base and was asked to play the deep
half, deep middle, in the box and over the slot. A late bloomer when he arrived in Pullman, the coaches kept putting more and more on his plate, and he developed
into one of top defensive backs in the Pac-12. With his versatile skill set, Hicks has the speed to play high and the toughness to play low, filling the alley with urge ncy
or covering big targets in space. Although his read anticipation is a work in progress, he plays confident and free, trusting his athletic instincts t o help him make plays.
Overall, Hicks is a rangy, intimidating presence, both downhill and on the back end, and he offers the multi-dimensional traits to develop into an NFL starter. He
projects as a scheme-friendly safety who should also contribute immediately on special teams.

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 39 overall)

2. JAVON BULLARD | Georgia 5104 | 198 lbs. | 3JR Milledgeville, Ga. (Baldwin) 9/5/2002 (age 21.64) #22
BACKGROUND: Javon (juh-VAHN) Bullard, the youngest of three children, is originally from Eatonton, Ga., but his parents (James and Shonda) moved the family to
Milledgeville (central Georgia) when Bullard was age 5. Shortly after arriving in Milledgeville, he started running track and playing football and was an immediate
standout running back (he also played the trumpet). Bullard led the Baldwin County Pee-Wee All-Stars to the 2009 Georgia Bowl title, scoring all four of his team’s
touchdowns in the championship game. As a track athlete, he qualified for the USATF Junior Olympic Nationals in 2011 with a r unning long jump of 3.987 meters.
After attending Oak Hill Middle School, Bullard enrolled at Baldwin High School (alma mater of former NFL running back Earnest Byner) and was a four-year varsity
starter, impacting all three phases as a defensive back (corner and safety), wide receiver and return man. As a senior captai n, he was named the Region 4A 2020
Player of the Year and first team All-Region honors (for the fourth straight season). In a pandemic-shortened seven-game schedule, he finished with 74 tackles, 10
pass breakups, 7.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Bullard, who also played some quarterback on offense, cau ght 13 passes for 283 yards (21.8 average) and four
touchdowns. He played for the nationally ranked 7-on-7 team Hustle, Inc. Bullard also lettered in track at Baldwin and set personal bests of 22.22 seconds in the 200
meters and 51.94 in the 400, as well as 22 feet, 7.75 inches in the long jump and 40 -9.75 in the triple jump.

A three-star recruit, Bullard was the No. 52 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 52 recruit in Georgia. He received h is first scholarship offer during his
sophomore year, from Troy. After his junior year, several SEC programs started taking him more seriously, and he picked up offers from Auburn, Georgia, Mississippi
State, South Carolina and Tennessee. Bullard decided to stay close to home and committed to Georgia in August 2020, becoming the first player from Milledgeville to
sign with the Bulldogs in over 35 years. He was the lowest-ranked recruit in head coach Kirby Smart’s 2021 class. Bullard graduated early from Baldwin High School
and entered college with his associate degree through advanced-placement credits. His older brother (Shelton Graves) also went to Baldwin before playing football at
the juco level. Milledgeville celebrated “Javon Bullard Day” on March 11, 2023 , with a parade after Bullard earned Defensive MVP honors in the National
Championship Game. Bullard skipped his senior season and entered the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 S enior Bowl and was voted the top
safety on the American team during the week of practice.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (14/0) 12 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/10) 46 7.0 3.5 0 5 2 Defensive MVP of National Title Game; Def. MVP of CFP Semifinal Game; Suspended one game (DUI)
2023: (12/12) 56 1.0 0.0 0 7 2 Missed two games (left ankle)
Total: (40/22) 114 8.0 3.5 0 12 4

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COMBINE 5104 198 9 30 3/4 73 7/8 4.47 2.57 1.51 - - - - - (run and skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 5105 199 8 7/8 30 7/8 73 5/8 - - - 33 - 3.97 7.00 16 (stood on combine run; no broad — choice)

STRENGTHS: Sturdy, well-developed upper body … terrific short-area quickness with strong closing speed and split-field range … head coach Kirby Smart describes his
hitting ability “like a little stick of dynamite” … strokes ball carriers across the middle … hard guy to keep blocked, because of the way he can punch off contact …
plays with the physicality and pursuit leverage of a box run defender … quickly able to course correct and take piercing angles to the football … sharp zone eyes and
has the peripheral vision to pick up crossers or sort through route combinations … his high school and college coaches agree that he has a future in coaching, because
of his mental toughness … confident competitor and regarded as one of the team leaders (and best personalities) in the Georgia locker room … experienced at
multiple positions in the secondary and on kick/punt coverages.

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WEAKNESSES: Lacks high-end athletic traits … undersized frame by NFL standards, with short arms … aggressive play style but will get overzealous at times (see late
hit vs. Alabama in 2023) … feels like he needs to get handsy at the top of routes to slow receivers … choppy pedal and might not have the balance to cover NFL slot
receivers … hard to find any blitzing reps on his 2023 tape (have to go back to 2022) … charged with driving under the influence (September 2022); suspended for one
game and faced additional charges, including holding a phone while driving, not using headlights and possession of alcohol by a person under 21 … missed two games
as a junior because of a sprained left ankle (September 2023).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Georgia, Bullard played the field safety role in head coach Kirby Smart’s 3 -3-5 base scheme, and he also saw reps in the box and
slot. The lowest-ranked recruit in Smart’s 2021 recruiting class, he played the “STAR” nickel position i n 2022 before moving to free safety. He didn’t allow a
touchdown in coverage during the 2023 season. With his swagger fitting up the run, Bullard is assignment sound as a down safe ty, where he can quickly diagnose,
drive and make plays at the football. He has the eye balance to rapidly read routes, although his timing will need to be pristine to cover NFL receivers and tight end s.
Overall, Bullard doesn’t have ideal size or length, but he is ultra-instinctive and makes his presence felt at all three levels of the field. His skill set fits best as a
hybrid nickel defender who can handle box duties, disguise his intentions and drop into space.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 53 overall)

3. TYLER NUBIN | Minnesota 6012 | 205 lbs. | 5SR St. Charles, Ill. (North) 6/14/2001 (age 2 2.86) #27
BACKGROUND: Tyler Nubin (NEW-bin), the oldest of two boys, grew up outside of Chicago. He started playing football at age 6, primarily as a running back and wide
receiver. His father (Rodney) often coached him throughout youth football in St. Charles. Nubin attended St. Charles North Hi gh School, where he played wide
receiver and cornerback and was a four-year varsity letterman. After posting three interceptions as a sophomore, Nubin recorded 26 tackles, 12 passes defended and
two interceptions as a junior, along with 47 catches for 702 yards and six touchdowns on offense. He added wildcat responsibilities as a senior and led Nort h to a 10-4
record and the program’s first-ever state championship game appearance. Nubin finished his final season with 42 receptions for 549 yards and nine touchdowns as a
receiver, 109 carries for 600 yards and 12 touchdowns as a rusher and threw a 23 -yard touchdown pass. On defense, he recorded 51 tackles and six pass breakups. He
was named a U.S. Army All-American.

A three-star recruit, Nubin was the No. 38 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in Illinois. His recruitment took off during his junior year,
starting with a scholarship offer from Central Michigan and followed soon after by offers from several Power 5 programs, like Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern and
Tennessee. Nubin had grown up a Michigan fan, but he committed to Minnesota, because of the campus and his chemistry with the coaches. He was the No. 2 recruit
in head coach P.J. Fleck’s 2019 class. He committed as a cornerback but moved to safety during his freshman season.

Both of his parents were athletes at Eastern Michigan: his father played running back and cornerback (1993 -97); his mother (Sherese) was a sprinter on the track
team. Tyler’s younger brother (Jordan) also played prep ball at St. Charles North and was a pre ferred walk-on at Minnesota as a defensive back. Because of depth
issues, Jordan moved to running back last season and led the team in carries, including a career-high 40 attempts for 204 yards and two touchdowns vs. Michigan
State. Nubin’s uncle (Steve King), who died in 2014, played safety at Michigan (1993-95). Nubin took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the
pandemic and returned to Minnesota for his fifth season in 2023. He earned Academic All -Big Ten honors four times and graduated with his degree in business,
management, marketing and related support services. Nubin opted out of the 2023 bowl game and declined his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (7/7) 41 0.5 0.0 1 1 1 Led team in INTs; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 52 1.0 1.0 0 5 3 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in INTs; Bowl Game MVP
2022: (11/11) 55 2.0 0.0 1 7 4 Second Team All-Big Ten; Led team in INTs and passes defended; Missed two games (injury)
2023: (12/12) 53 1.0 1.0 1 9 5 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Big Ten; Led team in INTs; Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (55/43) 207 4.5 2.0 3 24 13

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COMBINE 6012 199 9 32 77 1/2 - - - - - - - - (skill drills only — right knee)
PRO DAY 6012 205 9 1/4 32 1/4 78 1/8 4.59 2.68 1.65 31 1/2 10’0” 4.51 7.20 10

STRENGTHS: Broad, filled-out frame … rangy athleticism allows him to make plays from various alignments in the secondary … sees the field with instinc tive eyes and
the whole-field vision to simultaneously track route combinations and the eyes of the quarterback … looks like a wide receiver at the catch point and collected more
interceptions than any player in Minnesota history … zero coverage penalties over the past two seasons … physical in run supp ort and flashes short-area burst when
working downhill … breaks down well in the open field, dropping his pads and extending his arms to limit misses … was a regular on special -teams coverages all five
seasons (705 career snaps), including a career-high 169 in 2023 (14 career special-teams tackles) … learned “how to practice and watch film” from Antoine Winfield
Jr. (teammates in 2019) … always directing traffic on defense … teammates say his competitiveness is “infectious” and “elevat es” the rest of the team.

WEAKNESSES: His movements show hints of tightness … pedal and transitions are more efficient than explosive … ultraprotective of his deep responsibilities and gets
stuck on his heels, allowing too many front-facing completions … want to see better urgency in his click and close to drive as a top-down defender … needs to clean
up some timing issues as a blitzer (offsides penalty vs. North Carolina in 2023) … wasn’t consistently asked to match up man -to-man versus slot receivers …
underwent meniscectomy surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in his right knee following the 2023 season (wasn’t 100 percent healthy during the draft pr ocess);
missed two games with a broken right hand (November 2022).

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Minnesota, Nubin was an interchangeable safety (single high and split zone) in defensive coordinator Joe Rossi’s mixed-coverage
scheme. A cornerback-turned-safety, he led the Gophers in interceptions in each of the last four seasons and collected his 13th career interception in his final home
game, which set a new school record. Using his athleticism and awareness, Nubin keeps everything in front of him and can drive off the numbers in the deep half to
overlap the seam or track and finish from the post. As an alley defender, he is fearless but controlled, and he comes to balance with low pads to fi nish tackles with
authority. Overall, Nubin has conservative tendencies in coverage, but he is a four-down player with a coveted skill set, because of his split-field range, playmaking
instincts and toughness versus the run. He is ideally suited for a quarters-based, Cover-2 scheme in the NFL and will be a core special teamer.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 68 overall)

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4. COLE BISHOP | Utah 6020 | 206 lbs. | 3JR Peachtree City, Ga. (Starr’s Mill) 10/24/2002 (age 21.50) #8
BACKGROUND: Cole Bishop, the youngest of two boys, was born in the Boston area. His parents (Richard and Vicki) both grew up in Massachusetts, but the family
relocated to Georgia when Bishop was two. Bishop started playing football at age 5, and he was primarily a running back and linebacker throughout childhood before
moving to safety in eighth grade. Bishop attended Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville (30 miles south of Atlanta) and was a four-year varsity starter, earning his
way onto the field as a freshman. After earning All-Region and All-County honors as a sophomore, he had his best season as a junior, helping Starr’s Mill to a 10 -win
season and the 2019 5A regional championship. Bishop finished the season with 101 tackles, five interceptions and two forced fumbles. He took home first team All -
State and County MVP honors, adding three receiving touchdowns in a run-heavy offense. As a senior, he led the team to another regional title (the program’s fourth
in a row) and was named Region Player of the Year as the team’s leading tackler. Bishop was also a standout lacrosse player t hroughout high school.

A three-star recruit, Bishop was the No. 72 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 56 recruit in Georgia. During the Starr’s Mill playoff run his junior
season, he received his first scholarship offer, from Georgia Tech (offered by Tashard Choice; Bishop’s older brother, Jake, attended Georgia Tech and graduated with
a degree in industrial engineering). Soon after receiving that first offer, Bishop added offers from Appalachian State, Boston College, Duke, Kansas State and Vir ginia.
In March 2020, Bishop committed to Duke, but he decommitted six months later after picking up offers from Stanford and Utah . Despite being unable to visit Salt
Lake City, he was drawn to defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s vision for him in the Utes’ scheme and the program’s track record of sending defensive backs to
the NFL. Midway through his senior season, he committed to Utah and was the No. 12 recruit in head coach Kyle Whittingham’s 2021 class. After three seasons,
Bishop opted out of the 2023 bowl game and decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (10/6) 54 9.0 3.0 0 5 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Started the final six games; Blocked FG; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/13) 83 6.0 1.5 0 4 1 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led team in tackles
2023: (11/10) 60 6.5 3.0 1 5 2 Second Team All-Pac-12; Missed one game (injury); Missed bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (35/29) 197 21.5 7.5 1 14 3

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COMBINE 6020 206 9 1/2 29 3/4 73 4.45 2.59 1.53 39 10’4” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench — rt hamstring)
PRO DAY 6021 207 9 1/4 29 5/8 73 5/8 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right hamstring)

STRENGTHS: Rangy athlete who covers a ton of ground … flashes a burst when working top down and has the agility to work around road bloc ks … shades his
coverage and gets a head start based on pre-snap checklist (identifying personnel, formations, motions, etc.) … uses his widescreen vision to hunt crossers and smack
ball carriers over the middle of the field … pattern matched well as a nickel linebacker in Utah’s “Cowboy” package … squares as a tackler and won’t shrink from
contact … physical near the line of scrimmage to handle box duties or set a hard edge … impact ful blitzer who can create havoc from different angles (39 career
pressures) … able to diagnose pullers and work overtop versus counter … NFL coaches will appreciate his competitive toughness and passion for the game … lined up
next to the snapper on punt coverages in 2023 (and he has the skill set for an expanded special -teams role at the next level).

WEAKNESSES: Has some stiffness in his change of direction that pops up in man coverage … overaggressive tendencies make him a target for misdirection, pumps or
play action … does a nice job tracking routes but needs to better balance his eyes between receivers and the quarterback for more opportunities to make plays on the
football … average striker … flies to the alley, but his full-speed angles create opportunities for ball carriers to put a move on him … short -armed athlete and finds
himself stuck on blocks when caught up in the wash … has quite a few personal foul flags on his college resume and needs to stay measured in his attack … mo dest
on-ball production and never had more than five passes defended in a season.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Utah, Bishop was a multidimensional safety in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s hybrid 4 -2-5 scheme. Some safeties play
fast, and others play controlled — Bishop does both, because of the way he always rallies to the football, regardless of his origin point (would rotate single high to the
box to a rolled-up cornerback to a nickel ‘backer, and several other positions in between). Having grown up a New England Patriots fan, Bishop models his game after
Rodney Harrison, and it shows in his competitive demeanor and the way he wastes zero time getting to the football. Although h e has some limitations in man
coverage, he can cover tight ends and shows terrific vision in zone to diagnose route combinations and drive on the football. Overall, Bishop needs to put more
impact plays on tape by setting traps for the quarterback in coverage, but he plays with top-down explosiveness and the football IQ to make plays at all three
levels of the field. He has NFL starter-caliber talent and is ideally suited for a robber role.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 70 overall)

5. KAMREN KINCHENS | Miami 5112 | 202 lbs. | 3JR Miami, Fla. (Northwestern) 9/29/2002 (age 21.57) #5
BACKGROUND: Kamren “Kam” Kinchens, the oldest of six children (four boys, two girl), grew up in the Miami neighborhood of Liberty City. His father (Marvin
Chatham) played running back at Miami Jackson High School and later walked on at South Florida. Kinchens was introduced to fo otball by his uncles at age 4, then
started playing flag football and Pop Warner at age 7. He also played baseball and basketball throughout childhood. He later starred in the Miami Optimist youth
league and on the Falcons for the Northwest Boys & Girls Club in middle school, playing primarily quarterback, running back and wide receiver. Kinchens attended
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, but he was allowed to play football at neighboring Northwestern Senior High Sch ool, where his uncle (Reginald
McKnight) was the offensive coordinator. Northwestern has produced several NFL players, like Amari Cooper, Lavonte David and Kinchens’ high school teammate,
Calijah Kancey. Primarily an offensive player growing up, he moved to safety in high school and helped Northwestern win the 2017 state title as a freshman. Kinchens
became a starter as a sophomore and finished with 76 tackles, one sack and four interceptions, as Northwestern won another title. His best season came as a junior
in 2019, when he posted 74 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and a team-best nine interceptions, leading the program to a 13 -2 record and its third straight 5A state
championship. Kinchens was named an All-American and first team All-County as a junior. His senior season was disrupted by the pandemic, and Northwestern
played an abbreviated schedule in the fall of 2020. Kinchens also starred for the Florida Fire 7 -on-7 team throughout high school.

A four-star recruit, Kinchens was the No. 21 safety in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 48 recruit in Florida. He received his first offer (Toledo) early in his
sophomore season, then several Power 5 programs entered the picture after the season, including Clemson, Georgia, Louisville, Ohio State, Oregon, Utah and his
hometown Miami. Kinchens decided on a top five of Auburn, LSU, Miami, Nebraska and Texas A&M, but his many connections led hi m to join the Hurricanes. He was
mentored by former Miami safety (and 2008 first-round pick) Kenny Phillips in high school and developed a close relationship with former Miami cornerback (and
2011 third-round pick) Demarcus Van Dyke, who served as the Hurricanes’ recruiting assistant and cornerbacks coach (2019-21). Kinchens also joined his high school

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teammates Romello Brinson and Khalil Brantley in Miami’s 2021 class and was the No. 16 recruit in Manny Diaz’s final recruiti ng class as Hurricanes head coach.
Growing up, Kinchens was given the nickname “Jojo” by his great-grandmother, and that’s what he went by in his neighborhood. After three seasons, he skipped the
bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (12/5) 44 1.0 0.0 1 4 0 Started final five games; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (12/12) 59 1.5 0.0 1 12 6 First Team All-American; First Team All-ACC; Led ACC in INTs; Led team in tackles, passes def.; 99-yard INT TD
2023: (10/10) 59 2.5 1.0 0 10 5 First Team All-ACC; Led ACC in INTs; Led team in passes def.; Missed three games (injury); 29 -yd INT TD
Total: (34/27) 162 5.0 1.0 2 26 11

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COMBINE 5112 203 9 3/4 31 1/4 75 4.65 2.72 1.63 35 9’2” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5113 202 9 1/2 31 75 3/8 4.60 2.59 1.53 - - - - 13 (no jumps, shuttle, 3-cone — right ankle)

STRENGTHS: Anticipates well from different alignments and plays to his natural instincts … terrific ball tracking and finishing skills (over the last 25 years, three Miami
players compiled double-digit interceptions: Ed Reed, Sean Taylor and Kinchens) … alert in zones and not shy about taking chances … patiently drives on digs and in-
breaking routes … smooth movement skills to get a head start and make plays outside the numbers … eager tackler from depth … sticks his helmet into the hip of the
ball carrier and wraps to finish … well-timed blitzer (see sack of Drake Maye vs. North Carolina in 2023) … averaged 14.2 yards per interception return (11/156/2),
with a pair of pick sixes in his career … didn’t commit a penalty in his final 21 games … found his voice over the last two seasons and emerged as a key leader for the
Hurricanes’ defense (Miami defensive coordinator Lance Guidry: “I think he’d be a great coach, if he decided to do that.”) … productive on special-teams coverages as
a sophomore (eight tackles on 158 snaps).

WEAKNESSES: Lacks elite speed and burst for the position … backfield action can draw him out of position, and he struggles to recover (see 2023 North Carolina tape)
… too many questionable angles (versus run and pass), especially when working laterally … missed tackles are usually a result of him leaving his feet too early, causing
him to slide off the ball carrier … had to be carted off the field after an in-game collision (September 2023) and was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami;
released the next day but missed two games.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Miami, Kinchens was a field/post safety in defensive coordinator Lance Guidry’s scheme (played more of a nickel role in 2022). A
highly productive player, he led the ACC in interceptions as both a sophomore and junior. He also was the only player in college football with double-digit combined
interceptions over the last two seasons (and the first Miami player to reach at least 10 career interceptions since Sean Taylor). Although he lacks explosive speed and
his risk-taking tendencies are worrisome, Kinchens anticipates well from depth and has the range to play over the top and properly track the football. He can rotate
down as the robber and be a factor in the run game, too. Overall, Kinchens doesn’t have top-tier athletic traits, but he has a well-balanced skill set with the
playmaking awareness and ball skills to compete for a starting role in the NFL. He projects best as a split-field safety with range in the post who can drive top-
down in two-deep shells.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 79 overall)

6. MALIK MUSTAPHA | Wake Forest 5101 | 206 lbs. | 4JR Charlotte, N.C. (Weddington) 6/25/2002 (age 21.83) #3
BACKGROUND: Abdul “Malik” (Mal-ICK) Mustapha, who has three siblings, was born and raised in Charlotte. After his father introduced him to soccer at a young age,
Mustapha started playing football at age 6 for the pee-wee Titans. A few years later, he helped his team finish undefeated, including a Pop Warner championship
(with teammate Will Shipley). He was primarily a running back and wide receiver throughout youth football before playing both ways in high school. Mustapha
enrolled at Ardrey Kell High School and moved up to varsity as a 5-foot-3, 115-pound freshman. He played both cornerback and safety as a sophomore and collected
three interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown. As a junior, Mustapha helped Ardrey Kell to the 2018 confer ence title and a spot in the 4A state
playoffs with 78 tackles, four interceptions and one forced fumble, earning All -County honors. For his senior season, he transferred to Weddington High School in
suburban Charlotte and joined an already loaded football program that included several FBS recruits, including Shipley. Mustapha helped Weddington to an
undefeated 16-0 season and the 2019 3A state championship (blocked a kick in the title game). He was named the Charlotte 2019 Defensive Bac k of the Year with 68
tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, 16 passes defended and five interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and he also earned first team All-State and All-Conference
honors. Mustapha joined the track team at Weddington and set personal bests of 11.53 seco nds in the 100 meters and 21 feet, 11 inches in the long jump.

A no-star recruit, Mustapha wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2020 recruiting class. He didn’t have any offers th rough his three years at Ardrey Kell,
which prompted him to transfer to Weddington for his senior season, in hopes of boosting his recruiting profile. Mustapha received his first scholarship offer, from
FCS Richmond, the summer before his senior year, followed by several other FCS offers (Elon, Fordham, Lafayette, Mercer, Nort h Carolina A&T, North Carolina
Central, Tennessee-Chattanooga and Western Carolina). He also picked up offers from two service academies, Air Force and Army (his only two FBS offe rs). He
expected to receive an offer from Wake Forest, but that program ran out of spots in its class. Mustapha decided to sign with Richmond and played in four games as a
freshman during a pandemic-shortened 2020 season. After going through spring practice in 2021, he decided to enter the transfer portal in April 2021. Wi thin three
hours of hitting the portal, he’d received the scholarship offer from Wake Forest and head coach Dave Clawson that he’d been hoping for 18 months earlier.
Mustapha also heard from several other Power 5 programs, like Duke, Louisville and Washington, but he was familiar with the W ake Forest staff and school and
committed in May 2021. His former Richmond teammate, DT Kobie Turner (Los Angeles Rams), also made the move to Wake Forest a year later, prior to the 2022
season. After three seasons, Mustapha elected to skip his remaining eligibility and enter t he 2024 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (4/1) 17 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Richmond; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 37 2.0 0.0 1 4 2 Wake Forest
2022: (10/10) 58 8.0 3.5 2 3 0 Wake Forest; Missed three games (injury)
2023: (12/12) 80 5.0 0.5 1 3 1 Wake Forest; Second Team All-ACC; Team captain
Total: (39/24) 192 15.0 4.0 4 10 3

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COMBINE 5101 209 9 30 1/8 72 1/2 - - - - - - - 22 (bench press only — right hamstring)
PRO DAY 5102 206 9 1/4 30 73 3/4 4.54 2.57 1.58 41 1/2 10’6” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone — right hamstring)

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STRENGTHS: Compact, burly frame and looks like a mini-linebacker with his packed-on muscle … explosive striker in run support … brings his feet as a tackler, and ball
carriers usually go backwards at contact … does a great job flying downhill and calming his feet to square up ball carriers … quickly finds the ball near the line of
scrimmage to scrape/knife laterally and find the lane … smooth in his pedal and turn to play the post or close with range to the sideline … stays disciplined on pumps
and attempts to draw him out of position … didn’t commit a penalty during his four-year college career … innately motivated and coaches speak highly of his intellect
and competitive drive (often lifted with the offensive and defensive linemen to push himself) … has experience as a gunner and was a regular on kick coverage.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized and lacks ideal height or length … struggles to escape climbing blocks once they swallow him up … occasionally ove rruns outside angles,
creating cutback opportunities for runners … lacks suddenness at the top of routes and can be caught on his heels … a half-beat late to unlock from depth as he
processes run or pass … below-average on-ball production in coverage, making plays he should but not consistently creating interceptions … suffered a torn ACL in the
bowl game (December 2021) and spent the offseason rehabbing; missed three games as a sophomore because of injury (November 2022).

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Wake Forest, Mustapha was the field safety in defensive coordinator Brad Lambert’s scheme and played a hybrid “Panther” position
on third downs (single high, slot, edge stunts). After transferring from Richmond, he gradually established himself as the heart of the Wake Forest defense, earning
All-ACC honors as a captain in 2023. Modeling his game after Budda Baker, Mustapha delivers immediate stopping power as a tackler and does a great job balancing
power and poise to stay under control as a finisher. Though he reads play development well in coverage, he lacks the twitch to stay connected in man -to-man or
overlap zones. Overall, Mustapha doesn’t have the tape of an instinctive ballhawk, but he is a passionate competitor with outstanding range versus the run and
disciplined movements in coverage. With a skill set similar to Jordan Whitehead, he should shine on special-teams coverages in the NFL and will push for
defensive snaps early in his career.

GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 84 overall)

7. DADRION TAYLOR-DEMERSON | Texas Tech 5103 | 197 lbs. | 5SR Okla. City, Okla. (Albert) 1/20/2001 (age 23.26) #1
BACKGROUND: Dadrion (Day-dree-un) Taylor-Demerson, one of four children, grew up outside of Oklahoma City. After his freshman season at Texas Tech, he added
“Demerson” to his last name to honor his godfather (Frederick Demerson), whom Taylor-Demerson refers to as his “true dad” and has been in his life since birth (his
mother’s name is Shan Taylor). Taylor-Demerson started playing football in second grade and picked up his nickname, “Rabbit,” because of his smaller size (he played
up an age level). His family relocated to the Tulsa area for a few years, then moved back near Oklahoma City for middle school. Taylor -Demerson attended Carl Albert
High School in Midwest City and was a standout running back. He led Carl Albert to three straight 5A state championsh ips his sophomore, junior and senior seasons,
and the program posted a 40-1 combined record over that span. As a junior, Taylor-Demerson rushed for 1,977 yards on 215 carries and 22 touchdowns, earning All -
City and All-Conference honors. As a senior, he was named the state’s 5A Player of the Year and earned All-State honors with 1,365 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns,
despite missing four games with a knee injury. Taylor-Demerson also lettered in basketball and track at Carl Albert and won the 5A state champ ionship in the 200
meters (21.66 seconds) as a senior.

A three-star recruit, Taylor-Demerson was the No. 126 running back in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 22 recruit in Oklahoma. Despite his high schoo l
production, he went underrecruited, because of his size (170 pounds). Most of the interest he received came from schools in the lower levels, like Arkansas-Pine
Bluff, Missouri State, Pittsburg State, Stephen F. Austin and Western Illinois. Utah State eventually entered the picture and gave him his only FBS scholarship offer, so
he committed to head coach Matt Wells. However, when Wells left to take the Texas Tech job, the new Utah State coaching staff decided to take a differ ent running
back in their 2019 recruiting class and dropped Taylor-Demerson’s scholarship offer.

As he scrambled to find a home with one of his FCS options, Wells reached out with a late offer to play at Texas Tech — but as a defensive back, not a running back.
Despite having never playing defense in his life, Taylor-Demerson accepted the challenge and was the No. 16 recruit in Wells’ first class in Lubbock. He took
advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Texas Tech for his fifth season in 2023. His daughter (Layla Grace) was born
in March 2022. Taylor-Demerson graduated from Texas Tech with his degree in university studies. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (11/2) 16 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Missed one game (injury); Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (10/3) 16 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/7) 62 0.5 0.0 0 13 3 Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Led the team in INTs and passes defended; Missed season opener (injury)
2022: (13/12) 73 5.5 1.0 2 8 3 Led team in INTs
2023: (13/13) 73 1.5 1.0 0 12 4 Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in INTs and passes defended
Total: (59/37) 240 9.0 2.0 2 33 10

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COMBINE 5103 197 9 5/8 30 7/8 74 1/4 4.41 2.56 1.54 38 10’3” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5103 200 9 5/8 30 1/2 74 1/4 - - - - - 4.39 7.00 18 (stood on combine run, jumps)

STRENGTHS: Outstanding straight-line speed to unlock and go with an invisible jetpack … terrific range to make plays at the numbers after starting center -cut … ball
skills are solid and takes advantage of passes thrown right at him (above-average ball production) … plays with widescreen vision and a developed feel for route
combinations … makes up for wasted steps with his foot quickness … has tackling toughness and is at his best when he keeps hi s pads low … uses his instincts as a
former running back to give blockers the shake in space … saw more blitzing opportunities on his 2023 tape, and his closing speed generated a pressur e on 50 percent
of his rush attempts … logged 501 career snaps on special teams … feedback from the school is generally positive ab out him as a player, person and teammate.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized with below-average height, length and bulk … play strength also falls below desired thresholds … plays with big eyes and can be easily
manipulated by motions and misdirection … has the speed to course correct but coverage angles are often wild and behind the route … choppy steps in his pedal with
a hitch transitioning vertically … guilty of stopping his feet instead of driving through his target … more of a hug -and-wrestle tackler, often needing help from
reinforcements to finish … attacks blockers at full speed but often takes the worst of that exchange … can be bullied by bigger slot pass catchers … lack of size will lead
to durability concerns.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas Tech, Taylor-Demerson lined up as a free safety in defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter’s 3 -3-5 scheme, playing to the field
side in two-high looks. An All-State running back in high school, he moved to defense for the first time in his life at Texas Tech and developed into a rangy ballhawk,
leading the Red Raiders in interceptions each of the last three seasons. With his field speed, Taylor-Demerson (who goes by his nickname “Rabbit”) covers a lot of
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plays with urgency as a top-down run defender, but his lack of length and play strength hurts his ability to get off blocks and finish tackles. Overall, Taylor-Demerson
is undersized, and his aggressive trigger backfires at times, but his explosive post/split-field range jumps off the screen and allows him to make plays on the ball in
coverage and run support. His speed and developing instincts give him starting potential as a free safety or nickel cornerback, but the rough edges in his game
might never smooth out, which would keep him as a backup and special teamer.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 96 overall)

8. CALEN BULLOCK | USC 6020 | 188 lbs. | 3JR Pasadena, Calif. (John Muir) 4/30/2003 (age 20.99) #7
BACKGROUND: Calen (CAY-lin) Bullock (bul-LOCK), the second youngest of five children (four boys, one girl), grew up in Pasadena. He calls his mother (Annette
McDaniel) his “best friend.” (His father died when Bullock was 10.) When his mother moved the family to Palmdale, Calif., in 2014, Bullock lived with his grandmother
(Maggie McDaniels, who died in October 2023) from sixth grade until he finished high school, so he could stay in Pasadena. Bu llock started playing football at age 6 at
the Jackie Robinson Community Center. He played wide receiver and defensive back for the Pasadena Ponies through youth footba ll and earned the nickname
“Superglue” for his ability to catch passes. He later played 7-on-7 football for Team D-1 and started training with Darick Holmes (his mother’s cousin and father of NFL
cornerback Darnay Holmes) at Proway Training. Bullock enrolled at John Muir High School in Pasadena and played on the JV squad as a freshman. He moved up to
varsity as a sophomore and made an immediate impact with six interceptions as a free safety (also saw some time on offense and caught two passes for two
touchdowns). As a junior, he led Muir to an 11-3 record and a deep playoff run (lost in the Southern Section Division title game), and he earned All-Division honors.
Bullock finished the 2019 season with 45 tackles and six interceptions on defense, along with 40 receptions for 914 yards (22 .9 average) and eight touchdowns on
offense (also returned kicks and punts). He didn’t play as a senior after Muir’s 2020 season was postponed to the spring of 2021.

A four-star recruit, Bullock was the No. 7 athlete in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 15 recruit in California (No. 1 safety i n the state). After his breakout
sophomore season, he picked up several major scholarship offers, including from Arizona, Arizona State, Florida and Ohio State. After his junior season, USC entered
the picture, and Bullock committed to the Trojans over Oregon and Texas in April 2020 (USC’s campus is 15 minutes from where he grew up). He signed as a defensive
back and was the No. 8 recruit in former head coach Clay Helton’s 2021 class (his final class at USC). Having enrolled at just 160 pounds, Bullock could have used a
redshirt year to develop his body, but he was pressed into immediate action by depth issues in the secondary (started the 2021 season opener as a true freshman).
After three seasons with the Trojans, he elected to skip the 2023 bowl game and his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2021: (12/6) 40 0.0 0.0 0 5 2 Freshman All-American; Enrolled in January 2021
2022: (14/14) 48 0.0 0.0 0 10 5 Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in INTs; 93-yard INT TD
2023: (12/12) 61 0.0 0.0 0 9 2 First Team All-Pac-12; Led team in INTs; 30-yard INT TD; Missed the bowl game (opt-out)
Total: (38/32) 149 0.0 0.0 0 24 9

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COMBINE 6020 188 9 32 1/2 78 1/8 4.48 2.62 1.56 - - - - - (run and skill drills only — choice)
PRO DAY 6021 187 9 32 3/4 77 3/4 - - - 33 10’0” - - 8 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)

STRENGTHS: Fluid and fast athlete with centerfield range from the deep middle … keeps his feet underneath him and anticipates the covera ge break for smooth
transitions in any direction … outstanding closing burst to the sideline … stays balanced in his pattern match … tracks the ball as well, or better than, the receiver he is
covering … length and ball skills show at the catch point and is a threat with the ball in his hands (23.7 yards per return) … flies downhill and wins pursuit races to the
ball carrier … when he can size up his target, aims for the thigh and launches his body … improved body strength and toughness on 2023 tape led to more stand-up
tackles … experienced on kick and punt coverages (293 special-teams snaps in college) … showed versatility as a true free safety and nickel over his USC career … very
young — one of the few prospects in this class who will be under 21 years old on draft weekend … didn’t miss a game because of injury in college (bowl opt -out was
the only game in which he didn’t play).

WEAKNESSES: Has the body type of a lean corner, with skinny limbs and a noticeable lack of mass (nickname is “Sticks”) … questionable gro wth potential and might
not be able to sustain desirable weight … tape shows concerning habits as a run defender … pursuit angles are fast, but wild … often arrives at the ball carrier too hot,
hindering his ability to properly break down, adjust his tackling form and finish (see 2023 Oregon tape) … below-average play strength and drag/lasso tackles lead to
extra yards for the offense … tracks the eyes of the quarterback but can be easily drawn out of position by eye manipulation … inconsistent processing route
combinations, which hurts his ability to anticipate passing windows … backside pursuit must improve.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at USC, Bullock played field safety and nickelback in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s multiple scheme . Because of USC’s
depth issues, Bullock was pressed into action as a freshman — and emerged as a rare bright spot on an otherwise beleaguered Trojans defense (one of just eight FBS
players with at least nine interceptions and two return touchdowns over the last three years). In coverage, Bullock has the sudden footwork and cornerback-
movement patterns to play over the top or cover in the slot, and his wide receiver background shows with his ball -tracking skills. He plays with urgency in the run
game, but his top-down speed can be negated by below-average tackling mechanics and finishing strength. Overall, Bullock is a fast, twitchy athlete with split-field
range to overlap verticals or spin to the post, but he needs to play with improved discipline and control to cut down on the mistakes, specifically in the run game.
Reminiscent of a leaner Trevon Moehrig, he has NFL starting potential as his game continues to develop. He is a cornerback on some NFL draft boards.

GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

9. DOMINIQUE HAMPTON | Washington 6023 | 213 lbs. | 6SR Glendale, Ariz. (Centennial) 7/25/2000 (age 23.75) #7
BACKGROUND: Dominique “Dom” Hampton, the youngest of two boys, was born in Atlanta. When he was in elementary school, his family moved to Arizona and
settled in the Glendale area. His first sport was baseball, followed by basketball, then football at age 6. Hampton tried track during a brief hiatus from football at age
8, but he returned to the field and started to blossom at the Pop Warner level, where he was coached by former NFL defensive back Muhammad Oliver (father of NFL
CB Isaiah Oliver). Hampton attended Centennial High School in Peoria, where he was a four-year letterman on varsity, primarily as a cornerback. As a sophomore, he
helped lead the program to a 12-2 record and the 2015 state championship. As a senior, Hampton saw more time as a receiver and led Centennial to a 13-1 record,
including the 2017 state title (59-yard touchdown reception and interception in the championship game). He finished his senior year with seven interceptions and
four total touchdowns (two receiving, two interception returns). Hampton was also a highly accomplished track athlete at Centennial, placing fourth at the 2018 state
championships in the 100 meters (10.80 seconds) and third in the 200 meters (21.73).

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A three-star recruit, Hampton was the No. 76 cornerback in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Arizona (top -ranked defensive back in the state). His
recruitment started to pick up the spring of his junior year, when he earned a handful of P ac-12 scholarship offers. After receiving an offer from Washington
defensive backs coach Jimmy Lake in May 2017, Hampton attended a Huskies camp in June and was named the top defensive back th ere. A month later, he officially
committed to Washington and was the No. 16 recruit in the Huskies’ 2018 class. After three years at cornerback, Hampton transitioned to safety in the spring of 2021.
He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his sixth season in 2023.

His older brother (D.J.) played safety and ran track at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College (2013 -14) and Idaho (2015-16). Hampton graduated with his degree from
Washington. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (4/0) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (11/0) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (4/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/3) 30 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 Missed one game (injury)
2022: (12/11) 42 0.5 0.0 0 4 0 Missed one game (injury)
2023: (15/15) 109 0.0 0.0 0 9 2 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12; Led the team in tackles
Total: (57/29) 190 0.5 0.0 1 15 2

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6023 215 10 33 1/4 79 7/8 4.51 2.66 1.60 39 10’2” 4.14 6.83 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6025 213 9 1/2 32 7/8 79 1/2 4.45 2.55 1.57 - - 4.18 - 20 (stood on combine jumps, 3-cone)

STRENGTHS: Impressive physical traits, with his long frame and balanced athleticism … muscular frame and physical hitter — makes sure pass catchers feel his
presence over the middle … tackling technique looks different on each play, but the burst to close and striking skills through the target remain the same … running
backs don’t have much luck turning runs outside on his patrol … sees the field very well when everything stays in front of him … galloping, long-striding speed helps
him chase down plays … matches up well versus size in coverage and uses his long arms to go ball searching at the catch point … locks out blocks as an edge setter,
allowing him to unwind and be a factor outside … experienced special -teams contributor (557 career snaps) … experienced playing two high, one high, in the box and
in the slot … set school record for games played (57).

WEAKNESSES: Struggled to find a positional home over his six seasons, bouncing between multiple secondary spots … occasionally a beat lat e driving on throws
outside the numbers from the post … pursuit angles tend to swerve and get out of control … can be inconsistent with his steps and transitions working from man
coverage … doesn’t have the controlled coverage movements to be an every-down slot in the NFL … didn’t make enough plays at the line of scrimmage on tape and
wasn’t used much as a blitzer … undisciplined penalties are part of his story … has the pass-catching skills to make the interception but didn’t create turnovers on tape
… will be a 24-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Washington, Hampton played strong safety in former defensive coordinator Chuck Morrell’s scheme. A cornerback when he arrived
in Seattle, he joined a loaded secondary in 2018 (Byron Murphy, Taylor Rapp, Kyler Gordon, Elijah Molden, etc.) and moved to safety in 2021 — but spent most of
that season in the coach’s doghouse following a taunting penalty vs. Michigan. He played nickel in 2022 before he moved to strong safety and had a career year in his
final season, leading the Huskies in tackles. Despite not always playing up to his freakshow combine numbers, he is a high-caliber athlete with the balance to break
down in smaller spaces and the range to cover a lot of ground. He doesn’t allow his long arms to go to waste, using them to work off blocks and influence the catch
point, although he accounted for just three turnovers (two interceptions, one forced fumble) in 57 career games. Overall, Hampton is undisciplined with his man-
coverage responsibilities, but he is an impressive size/speed athlete who diagnoses well from zone and is an explosive striker as a tackler. He projects as a team’s
third safety who can impact all three levels of the field and contribute as a gunner/special -teams standout.

GRADE: 4th Round

10. JAYLIN SIMPSON | Auburn 5115 | 179 lbs. | 5SR Brunswick, Ga. (Frederica) 3/17/2000 (age 24.11) #36
BACKGROUND: Jaylin Simpson, one of three children, grew up in Brunswick (southern Georgia, near the Atlantic coast). He came up in the Gl ynn County school
district and attended Jane Macon middle school. Instead of attending Brunswick High School, he chose to enroll at Frederica Academy, a small prep school on Saint
Simons Island (enrollment of 450 students). He was a four-year varsity starter and collected four interceptions as a freshman cornerback, helping Frederica to a 9 -2
record. On offense, Simpson caught a combined 38 passes as a wide receiver over his first two seasons. As a junior in 2017, though, he was moved to quarterback,
because of injuries to others on the depth chart, and posted 761 passing yards, 741 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns (eight passing, eight rushing). As a senior, the
coaches again asked Simpson to play quarterback, and he led Frederica to a 10-3 record and the 2018 GISA state championship (the second in school history). Despite
missing four games with turf toe as a senior, he finished his final season with 1,433 passing yards, 441 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns (15 passing, seven rushing),
adding 48 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles. Simpson played for Cam Newton’s 7 -on-7 team throughout high school. He was a star on the basketball
court for Frederica and joined the baseball team as a senior outfielder. He also ran trac k and won a 2019 state title in the high jump (6 feet, 2 inches).

A four-star recruit, Simpson was the No. 33 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 34 recruit in Georgia. Some questioned his decision to play at a smaller
prep school and worried he wouldn’t be highly recruited, but Ohio State handed him his first offer early in his sophomore season (August 2016) — and those concerns
quickly dissipated. Simpson would add offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Miami and Oklahoma. Shortly after an unofficial visit at Auburn, however, he
committed to head coach Gus Malzahn in April 2018. Simpson was the No. 14 recruit in Auburn’s 2019 class (same class as QB Bo Nix, LB Derick Hall and WR Jashawn
Sheffield, Simpson’s high school teammate and best friend). He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (4/0) 2 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (8/1) 14 1.0 0.0 0 3 0 Missed three games (hamstring); Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (11/5) 27 1.0 0.0 0 4 1 Missed two games (ankle)
2022: (12/6) 37 0.0 0.0 0 7 2
2023: (12/11) 36 1.5 0.0 0 7 4 Second Team All-SEC; Led team in INTs; 50-yard INT TD; Missed bowl game (hamstring)
Total: (47/23) 116 4.0 0.0 0 21 7

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 5115 179 9 7/8 32 3/8 76 5/8 4.45 2.58 1.56 39 1/2 11’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5117 182 10 32 76 3/8 - - - 40 - 4.55 7.03 - (stood on combine run and broad)

STRENGTHS: Above-average athletic tools with excellent speed … springy lower body for explosive read-and-drive reactions in coverage … plays with terrific timing to
arrive with the ball and force incompletions … ball skills have always come naturally to him, and long arms help him take the football away … had a 50-yard return
touchdown in 2023 and becomes a threat with the ball in his hands … has a cornerback background and can press at the line or drop as a hook/curl player in
underneath zone … vocal in the huddle and on the sidelines (NFL scout: “He’s the life of the party.”) … experience shows when helping teammates get lined up pre-
snap … 441 special-teams snaps in his career and was a regular on punt coverage as a senior … has experience across the secondary and had his best season in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Lean build, regardless if he is to be considered a safety, corner or nickel … will lose sight of the football and get pinballed when attempting to work
through traffic … wild pursuit angles disrupt his finishing skills, and ball carriers escape his grasp more than they should … occasionally braces for contact before
attempting the tackle and needs to show better determination in the run game … shifty slot receivers will tax his quick-twitch redirection skills and test his deep
speed … not as comfortable flipping his head to locate in the deep half of the field … size and past injuries will lead to du rability concerns: missed two games as a
sophomore because of an ankle injury (September 2021); missed three games as a redshirt freshman because of a hamstring injury (September 2020); missed time in
high school because of various issues, including ankle surgery, a fractured wrist and turf toe .

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Auburn, Simpson played a free safety/nickel role in former defensive coordinator Ron Roberts’ man/zone coverage looks (played for
four different defensive coordinators). After serving as a rotational corner as an underclassman, he moved inside in 2023 and delivered an impactful final season with
a team-best four interceptions (all in the first five games), spending most of his time in the slot and playing a mix of press and o ff coverage. A long, rangy athlete,
Simpson anticipates well in coverage, and he has the explosive lower body to transition and drive on throws with impeccable timing. With the ability to p lay man-to-
man or line up in the post, his experience across the secondary is a strength — but he also has some cornerback-safety tweener traits, including his slight,
underpowered size. Overall, Simpson’s inconsistencies in the run game aren’t ideal for a nickel role, but his reactionary athleticism and ball -hawking instincts are
superb and what will drive the discussion when NFL teams put his tag on the draft board. Although he is off some NFL boards because of his size, he projects best
as a versatile role player in the secondary and potential special teamer.

GRADE: 4th Round

11. KITAN OLADAPO | Oregon State 6020 | 216 lbs. | 6SR Happy Valley, Ore. (Central) 10/20/2000 (age 23.54) #28
BACKGROUND: Olakitan “Kitan” (Cuh-tawn) Oladapo (O-la-dap-o) is the middle child of three, and his parents (Funke and Akin) are of Nigerian descent. He was active
in sports throughout childhood, primarily as a striker and defender in soccer, although he also played baseball and basketball. When he was in sixth grade, Oladapo
swapped soccer for football, despite his mother’s objections. He played wide receiver and running back on offense, and he sta rted out at linebacker on defense
before moving to cornerback in seventh grade. Oladapo enrolled at Central Catholic High School in Portland and played wide receiver as a 5 -foot-6, 135-pound
freshman. After playing running back on JV as a sophomore, he hit a growth spurt heading into his junior season and moved up to varsity as a cornerback and wide
receiver, helping Central Catholic advance to the 2016 state finals (lost to West Linn). As a senior in 2017, Oladapo earned second team All-State and first team All-
Conference honors with 32 tackles, 10 passes defended and two interceptions, leading the team to a 9 -3 record and another playoff appearance. He also played club
rugby, as a wing, during his junior and senior seasons.

A no-star recruit, Oladapo wasn’t ranked by recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. He went widely overlooked and didn’t receive a scholarship offer. Oregon
State did offer him a preferred walk-on opportunity, however, and he accepted. During his redshirt year, Oladapo moved from cornerback to safety —a position he
hadn’t played before. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Corv allis for his sixth season in 2023. His
younger brother (Kash) plays collegiate soccer as a goalie at Portland State (2022-23, following two years at St. Mary’s College (2020-21). His older sister (Anjola) was
on the track and field team at Lane Community College (2016-17) before transferring to Portland Community College and then Oregon. Oladapo, who is known for
changing his hair color from game to game, graduated with his degree in design and innovation management from Oregon State (M ay 2023). He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirt Enrolled in August 2018 as a walk-on
2019: (1/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2020: (6/1) 26 2.5 2.0 1 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/12) 68 6.0 1.0 0 10 1 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
2022: (13/13) 80 4.0 2.5 0 6 0 Honorable Mention All-Pac-12
2023: (13/13) 74 3.0 1.0 1 10 2 Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in INTs and passes defended
Total: (46/39) 248 15.5 6.5 2 27 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6020 216 9 1/4 32 3/8 76 7/8 4.58 2.66 1.58 36 9’9” - - 15 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6022 221 9 31 3/4 76 1/2 - - - - - - - - (stood on combine — toe)

STRENGTHS: Owns a muscular, well-built frame with play strength and body length … instinctive and plays confident … quick to read and identify mesh or differe nt
route combinations (flood, sail, etc.) … flashes quick feet and functional range from the slot or deep half … smooth-jointed for speedy recoveries in coverage … tracks
the football well and resists the urge for early contact … diagnoses well versus the run and fills with a head of steam … stones defenders in the hole and creates knock
back as a tackler … long arms and strong hands aid his finish … effective as a wide blitzer … communicates well with his secondary mates … former walk-on and voted
a team captain in 2023 … has cornerback experience and aligned high and low in the Beavers’ scheme.

WEAKNESSES: Only average long speed and will fall behind on deep routes … more comfortable playing the man than the ball (recorded an int erception in just two of
his 46 games played) … lacks suddenness in space and can be stressed by quick slots … slightly bundled through his hips and change-of-direction skills are a little sticky
… missed tackles are usually a result of overaggressive habits, whiffing or bouncing off bigger ball carriers … needs to impr ove his hand placement and timing for
more efficient block shedding … roughing the passer penalty vs. Arizona in 2023 … doesn’t have as extensive a special -teams resume as expected for a sixth-year
safety … will turn 24 years old during his rookie season.

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SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Oregon State, Oladapo was a versatile safety in defensive coordinator Trent Bray’s hybrid 3 -3-5 stack. A former walk-on at
cornerback, he transitioned to safety in Corvallis and earned All-Pac-12 honors each of the last three seasons. Oladapo confidently reads run/pass and aggressively
drives downhill with competitive urgency to make impactful tackles. His average twitch and build-up speed out of transitions will be more noticeable versus NFL
receivers, but his route awareness helps keep him stay connected in coverage. Overall, Oladapo doesn’t have ideal top-end speed or rangy ball skills for deep
coverage, but he is a good-sized athlete who trusts his sightlines and enjoys making noise in the run game. He projects best as a down safety who can al so earn his
paycheck on special teams.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

12. BEAU BRADE | Maryland 6000 | 203 lbs. | 4SR Clarksville, Md. (River Hill) 1/29/2002 (age 22.24) #2
BACKGROUND: Beau Brade, who has an older sister (Bianca) and younger sister (Brielle), grew up in Howard County (midway between Washington D.C. and
Baltimore). His father (Ron), who played football at Virginia Tech (1988-92) and worked for NASA for almost 30 years, introduced him to football at age 5. Brade first
played flag football, then youth football for the Columbia Ravens and the Western Howard County Warhawks (also played basebal l and basketball throughout
childhood). After making a name for himself in middle school, he picked River Hill High School (alma mater of former NFL players CB Kevin Johnson and WR Michael
Campanaro) over several private schools that recruited him. He was an immediate starting safety on varsity as a freshman and posted 109 tackles, followed by 108
tackles as a sophomore. Brade earned first team All-Metro honors as a junior with 126 tackles and two interceptions, adding 500 rushing yards and three touchdowns
on offense. As a senior, he was named first team All-State and the 2019 Howard County Defensive Player of the Year with 107 tackles, 652 rushing yards (7.3 average)
and five touchdowns. Brade finished his four-year varsity career with 450 total tackles (second most in Howard County history), 184 assisted tackles (school record),
13.0 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles, six interceptions, three blocked kicks and 11 offensive touchdowns. He also lettered in basketball at River Hill.

A three-star recruit, Brade was the No. 65 safety in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 26 recruit in Maryland (one spot ahead of former Syracuse RB Sean Tucker).
After his sophomore season, he attended numerous camps and started to get noticed by major programs. Brade received a dozen FBS offers, from programs like
Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and West Virginia, before narrowing down his choice to Maryland, Michigan and Virginia Tech. He was impressed by the coaches at
Michigan and had grown up rooting for the Hokies (his father’s former team), but he felt like Maryland and head coach Mike Locksley were family. Brade graduated
high school early and was the No. 7 recruit in the Terrapins’ 2020 class. He graduated with his degree in business from Maryland. Brade accepted his invitation to the
2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (5/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in January 2020; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/0) 14 1.5 1.0 0 0 0
2022: (13/13) 85 4.0 0.0 2 7 2 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles
2023: (12/12) 75 4.0 0.0 1 7 1 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Led team in tackles; Team captain; Missed one game (injury)
Total: (42/25) 177 9.5 1.0 3 14 3

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6000 203 10 1/8 31 77 - - - - - - - - (no workout — right oblique)
PRO DAY 6000 203 10 3/8 30 5/8 77 3/8 4.65 2.69 1.58 32 1/2 10’0” 4.31 6.89 15

STRENGTHS: Smoothly opens up to match man coverage underneath … anticipates play development and drives on throws with confidence … not easily manipulated
by lying quarterback eyes … maintains proper spatial relationships with route runners, especially over the middle of the field … controlled at the catch point to knock
down throws without going through receivers (zero penalties in 2023) … physical face -up tackler with massive, strong hands to help him drag down runners … times
up pressures well as a run blitzer and displays burst and bend to finish in the backfield … voted a senior captain by his teammates … innately motivated and goes fu ll-
speed in everything he does (co-hosts a podcast called “One Speed” with Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr.) … experienced on both kick and punt coverages (lined up
on the line of scrimmage as an offensive tackle for punt coverage in 2023) … combined for 160 tackles over the last two seaso ns.

WEAKNESSES: Average size, bulk and overall frame by NFL standards … finds himself at a disadvantage on jump balls … doesn’t have the spee d to make up lost steps
when one on one with slot receivers … overaggressive angles to the perimeter, making it tough for him to gear down on the move and defend cutbacks … too many
almost-tackles on his tape … habit of shooting low to cut as a tackler won’t fly versus NFL ball carriers … needs to better use his hands to punch off climbing blocks …
below-average ball production with hit-or-miss cover instincts from single high or the post … plays with more of a conservative approach in coverage — would like to
see him take more chances.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Maryland, Brade was a versatile safety in defensive coordinator Brian Williams’ scheme and learned under four different position
coaches over his four years on campus. After not seeing many defensive snaps his first two years, he led the Terps in tackles as a junior and senior and earned All-Big
Ten honors both seasons. Brade handles himself well in a variety of coverage alignments (midfield, half-field, man-to-man), with the fluidity to stay on top of routes
and the key-and-drive skills to break on the football in front of him (models his game after Minkah Fitzpatrick). That confident trigger al so translates to the run game
in his aggressive angles to the alley and the way he unloads as a tackler, although he also led the team in missed tackles ov er the last two seasons. Overall, Brade
needs to be more consistent as a ballhawk and tackle-finisher, but his confident, cerebral trigger and athletic mentality are promising traits. He has the tools for
an interchangeable nickel/safety role and will play on special teams from Day 1.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

13. TYKEE SMITH | Georgia 5100 | 202 lbs. | 5SR Philadelphia, Pa. (Imhotep) 2/18/2001 (age 23.19) #23
BACKGROUND: Tykee Smith, one of five children (four boys, one girl), grew up in West Philadelphia (in “Da Bottom” neighborhood). To stay out of trouble, Smith
played neighborhood sports and after-school flag football. With his mother (Cassandra Williams) working to provide for the family, Smith couldn’t sign up for
organized football until he was age 12, because he wasn’t able to get himself to and from practices and games. He originally attended Paul Robeson High School as a
freshman but didn’t play football. Midway through his freshman year, Smith transferred to Imhotep Institute Charter High School and joined the football team for his
final three years. A starting safety on defense, he combined for 63 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, five interceptions (on e returned for a touchdown) and 2.0 sacks over

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his three varsity seasons, while helping Imhotep to three straight conference championships and Class 4A state runner -up finishes. A two-time captain, Smith earned
first team All-State honors on defense. He also played as a receiver and running back, combi ning for 971 rushing yards (9.5 average) and 18 touchdowns.

A three-star recruit, Smith was the No. 43 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 9 recruit in Pennsylvania. He received his first scholarship offer, from near by
Temple, during his sophomore year. West Virginia offered next, followed by Baylor, Maryland, Michigan State, Missouri, Rutger s, Syracuse and Vanderbilt. Smith’s
final choice came down to North Carolina and West Virginia, and he chose the Mountaineers because of the relationship he’d ha d with their coaches since his
sophomore year. However, head coach Dana Holgorsen resigned to take the Houston job a few weeks after Smith signed. After two years with the Mountaineers, he
said he wanted a “bigger stage” and a “fresh start,” so he entered the transfer portal. He transferred to Georgia in April 2021 and played three years in Athens. Smith
was raised Muslim and has a daughter (Zyla), age 2, who lives in Philadelphia with Smith’s family. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/8) 53 2.5 1.0 1 6 2 West Virginia; Freshman All-American; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; 19-yard INT TD; Enrolled June 2019
2020: (10/9) 61 8.0 0.0 0 7 2 West Virginia; Second Team All-American; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (1/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Georgia; Missed the first five games (foot); Missed the final nine games (ACL)
2022: (12/3) 28 2.5 2.0 1 1 0 Georgia; First start for Georgia came when Javon Bullard was suspended for one game
2023: (14/13) 70 8.5 2.0 0 6 4 Georgia; Second Team All-SEC; Led team in INTs, tackles and TFL
Total: (49/33) 215 21.5 5.0 2 20 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5100 202 9 1/4 31 5/8 74 3/4 4.46 2.60 1.55 36 10’0” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5101 203 9 1/4 31 1/8 75 1/8 - - - - - 4.33 7.01 16 (stood on combine run, jumps — choice)

STRENGTHS: Well-developed frame with solid muscularity … controlled mover and stays balanced in his movement patterns … keeps one eye locked on the backfield
and anticipates well … competes with a physical appetite for contact … urgent downhill as a blitzer and run defender (8.5 tackles for loss in 2023) … uncoils as a striker
for aggressive tackles without sacrificing his technique … showed improved finishing skills as a tackler on the 2023 tape … o pportunistic ball skills to capitalize on
passes thrown his direction … described as “unselfish” and a player who will do anything he is asked, according to head coach Kirby Smart … p layed all four special-
teams coverages (420 career special-teams snaps) over the last two seasons at Georgia (Smart: “He’s elite at kickoff return.”).

WEAKNESSES: Adequate athlete but struggles to match explosiveness of wide receivers … hips get a little sticky in transitions, and savvy route runners will get him
turned around … recovery speed is average at best, which hinders his range … physical play style is a strength but needs to dial it back at times in coverage (see pass
interference penalty vs. Auburn in 2023) … medical history needs to check out after an injury-riddled 2021 season— broken foot (requiring surgery, including a screw)
in the preseason (August 2021); torn ACL in his left knee, an injury which occurred in practice (October 2021) and required s eason-ending surgery.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Georgia, Smith played the “STAR” nickel position in head coach Kirby Smart’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. After playing middle-field safety at
West Virginia for two seasons, he transitioned to a nickel role at Georgia and overcame multiple injuries to put together his best season in 2023 — he the Bulldogs in
tackles (70), tackles for loss (8.5) and interceptions (four). Smith plays with a quick trigger in the run game, the physical ity to work off blocks and the keen
understanding of angles to fit up his run-defense responsibilities. His lack of a true make-up burst will be tougher to hide versus NFL athletes, but he anticipates well
in coverage to react quickly on throws. Overall, Smith lacks desired size, but he is a balanced mover and relies on his combination of football instincts, toughness
and physicality to make plays. He projects as a rookie special teamer who can grow into a No. 3 safety or nickel role.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

14. JOSH PROCTOR | Ohio State 6014 | 199 lbs. | 6SR Owasso, Okla. (Owasso) 3/27/1999 (age 25.08) #41
BACKGROUND: Joshua “Josh” Proctor, the youngest of three children (two boys and one girl), was born and raised just outside of Tulsa. He became a multi-sport
athlete soon after he could walk and started playing football at age 6 (as well as baseball and basketball). Often the best player on the field, Proctor typically would be
the kid getting the ball on offense, and he also played linebacker on defense because of his size. He attended Owasso High Sc hool and was a four-year varsity
letterman. He played safety and served as the backup quarterback for two seasons before moving to wide receiver. As a senior, Proctor played for head coach Bill
Blankenship (former Tulsa head coach) and helped Owasso to a 12-1 record and the 2017 Class 6A-I state championship (first for the school since 1974). Despite
battling a high ankle sprain most of his senior season, Proctor was named District MVP with 39 tackles and four interceptions (two pick sixes), along with six other
touchdowns (four rushing, one receiving, one kickoff return). He was also a standout basketball guard for Owasso, leading the team in scoring as a junior.

A four-star recruit, Proctor was the No. 7 safety in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Oklahoma. He was the No. 71 recruit nationally (13 spots ahead of
WR Ja’Marr Chase) and received recruiting attention on the basketball court. Proctor received his first scholarship offer as a high school sophomore in November
2015, from his home state Oklahoma — the program he’d rooted for throughout childhood. He added offers from Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma State and
Texas, but his final choice came down to Ohio State and Oklahoma. Proctor committed to Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer as a junior in April 2017 and di dn’t
waver, despite a hard push from the Sooners. He was the No. 5 recruit in Ohio State’s 2018 class. After suffering an injury i n 2021 and losing his starting job in 2022,
Proctor took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to Columbus in 2023.

His father (Kevin) played quarterback at Murray State and was the starter in 1990. His uncle (Patrick Collins) played running back for Barry Switzer at Oklahoma (1984-
87) and was drafted in the eighth round (No. 200) of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Proctor graduated with his degree in human development and
family science. He accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (11/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (11/0) 13 0.0 0.0 0 4 1 Missed three games (injury)
2020: (7/3) 20 1.0 0.0 0 2 1 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Missed one game (COVID-19)
2021: (2/1) 10 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Missed the final 11 games (broken right leg)
2022: (11/4) 21 1.5 1.0 0 2 0 Missed two games (injury)
2023: (11/11) 47 4.0 0.0 0 9 1 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; 24-yard INT TD; Missed two games (head)
Total: (53/19) 112 6.5 1.0 0 17 3

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HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6014 199 8 3/4 32 78 4.55 2.62 1.56 32 1/2 10’1” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6014 209 8 1/2 32 1/8 77 1/2 - - - - - 4.32 7.07 - (no run, jumps, bench press — choice)

STRENGTHS: Long, lean athlete with a wingspan larger than several offensive linemen in the class … springy mover, with the speed to race downhill or outside the
numbers … active in run support and transfers his acceleration into tackle attempts to deliver pop at con tact … just as comfortable working in the box as he is from
single-high perch … subtly wraps his length around pass catchers in coverage for breakup opportunities, without excessive contact (o nly one career pass interference
penalty) … fun-loving personality and “gets along with everyone,” according to his coaches (NFL scout: “Every time I’m in Columbus for gameday, it’s No. 41 jumping
around, getting his teammates and the home crowd jacked up.”) … made an impact on kick and punt coverages (412 career speci al-teams snaps) … played several
different coverage alignments.

WEAKNESSES: Pedals tall … inconsistent with his coverage transitions and recovery tactics, especially in the deep third … needs to show improved route anticipation
for quicker drives on catch windows … out of control at times as an open-field tackler … inconsistent wrap-and-finish skills leave him bouncing off tight ends or backs
… durability is a red flag after he missed time during each of his six seasons in Columbus — suffered a gruesome compound fracture in his right leg (September 2021)
that required season-ending surgery; missed two games in his final season because of injuries, including a head issue that occurred after he created an interception
vs. Rutgers (November 2023) … will be 25 years old on draft weekend.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Proctor played the “Adjuster” position as a free -roaming safety in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles 4 -2-5 base
scheme. After a devastating injury in 2021 and the loss of his starting job in 2022, he had his best season as a senior, including career bests in tackles (47) and passes
defended (nine). With his body length and toughness, Proctor is fearless as a tackler and uses burst to close when bearing do wn on ball carriers. Although his
coverage anticipation runs hot and cold, he has the long-striding acceleration to drive on crossers or make plays near the sideline with natural ball skills. Overall,
Proctor has some hiccups in man coverage, but he sees the field well and offers the range and run-defending skills to work his way up an NFL team’s safety depth
chart. He has a skill set that should shine on special teams, although everything will depend on his ability to stay healthy.

GRADE: 5th Round

15. EVAN WILLIAMS | Oregon 5112 | 206 lbs. | 5SR Campbell, Calif. (Saint Francis) 7/28/2001 (age 22.74) #33
BACKGROUND: Evan Williams, the youngest of two boys, was born in Los Gatos, Calif., and grew up in the Bay Area. Wanting to follow in the footsteps of his brother
(Bennett), he started playing Pop Warner football in Campbell, as well as several other sports throughout his childhood (also very involved in the theater). Williams
enrolled at Saint Francis High School, a Catholic school in Mountain View, and played both ways as a wide receiver and defensive back. As a sophomore, he led the JV
team to an undefeated 10-0 record before getting called up to varsity and joining his older brother for the 2016 state playoffs. Williams became a var sity starter as a
junior and helped Saint Francis to an 11-4 record and the 2017 state championship. He finished his junior year with 30 catches for 546 yards and 12 touchdowns on
offense and 13 tackles and four interceptions on defense. As a senior, Williams was named the 2018 League Football Player of the Year and first team All-State with
35 receptions for 891 yards (25.5 average) and a school-record 14 touchdowns. He added 35 tackles, three interceptions and one forced fumble on defense. He also
lettered in basketball and ran track as a sophomore, setting personal bests of 18 feet, 3 inches in the long jump, 5 -4 in the high jump, 12.33 seconds in the 100 meters
and 25.89 in the 200.

A three-star recruit, Williams was the No. 137 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 167 recruit in California. After his first year as a varsity starter, he
received his first scholarship offer, from Illinois, where his brother played. Williams was heavily courted by FCS teams (UC-Davis, Holy Cross, Portland State and San
Diego), and he also received offers from Ivy League programs (Columbia, Harvard and Princeton). A week before signing day, he added an offer from Fresno State
after former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb (now the offensive coordinator at Alabama) pushed for him. Williams signed with the Bulldogs and was the eighth-
ranked recruit in head coach Jeff Tedford’s 2019 class. He was planning to turn pro after his fourth season at Fresno State, but an early-season knee injury in 2022 led
him back to college football (Williams: “It was a setback. I feel like I didn’t put my best on film.”). For his final season, Williams entered the transfer portal and heard
from several national programs, like Arizona State, Florida, Florida State and Washington. But he was drawn to Oregon, because of the knowledge he gained from his
brother, who’d earned All-Pac-12 honors as a defensive back with the Ducks (2020-22), following stops at Illinois (2017) and College of San Mateo (2018-19).

His father (Garey), who coached his two sons throughout Pop Warner and high school, played safety at California (1981-85) and was a member of the kickoff-return
team for “The Play” in 1982. Williams accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl and was voted the top safety for the National team during the week of practice.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/5) 40 0.0 0.0 1 3 1 Fresno State; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (4/4) 27 0.5 0.0 1 2 0 Fresno State; Redshirted; Honorable Mention All-MWC; Blocked PAT; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/13) 92 4.5 0.0 1 9 3 Fresno State; First Team All-MWC; Led team in INTs and tackles
2022: (10/10) 66 6.0 1.0 0 4 0 Fresno State; Second Team All-MWC; Blocked punt; Missed four games (left knee)
2023: (13/13) 82 5.0 4.5 1 1 0 Oregon; Second Team All-Pac-12; Led team in tackles; Missed one game (right hand)
Total: (52/45) 307 16.0 5.5 4 19 4

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 5112 200 10 1/8 30 1/8 72 7/8 4.60 2.65 1.59 40 1/2 10’6” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5116 206 9 7/8 30 1/2 73 3/4 4.59 2.67 1.58 - - 4.08 7.10 18 (stood on combine jumps)

STRENGTHS: Plays with a physical, rugged demeanor … quick to trigger as a run defender and drives his pads through the belt buckle of his target … widens out and
sinks to maintain his balance as a tackler … competitive urgency doesn’t take any plays off … strong football IQ to decipher moving parts and focus on his keys … alert
to underneath zones and crossers and takes decisive angles to the catch point … has the athletic footwork to match up with ti ght ends and backs in coverage … had a
high success rate as a blitzer on tape … active on special-teams coverages (466 career snaps) and has a blocked punt (2022) and blocked extra point attempt (2020)
on his college resume … NFL scouts say he has a good head on his shoulders, and his personality (on the field a nd off) will fit well in NFL locker rooms.

WEAKNESSES: Averaged-sized, compact frame with below-average arm length … struggles to find the football once his back is turned to the quarterback (should have
had a game-ending interception vs. Washington in 2023) … not as confident in his reads from deep alignment … his long speed and over-the-top range are only
average … disappointing ball production his junior and senior seasons (five passes defended, zero interceptions over his last 23 games) … races outside to win the

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corner, opening a backdoor for cutbacks … MCL tear in his left knee (September 2022) and missed four games; right hand injury (September 2023) that caused him to
miss one game; reinjured his hand and wore a bulky right club for the final three games.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Oregon, Williams was a versatile safety in head coach Dan Lanning’s balanced scheme. After four years at Fres no State, he
transferred to Eugene for the 2023 season and led the Ducks in tackles, finishing his college career with 45 st arts. Although he has the size of a free safety, Williams
has the mentality of a box safety, with his disciplined run support and eagerness to drop the hammer. Though he reacts well t o front-facing throws, he has a tough
time locating the ball downfield, and his coverage busts lead to big plays for the offense. Overall, Williams doesn’t have playmaking instincts in the deep half of the
field, but he is an energetic field presence with a trigger and toughness that are easy to appreciate. He projects as a backup strong safety and core special teamer
in the mold of Alohi Gilman.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

16. DAIJAHN ANTHONY | Ole Miss 6000 | 194 lbs. | 6SR Richmond, Va. (Henrico) 9/9/2000 (age 23.63) #3
BACKGROUND: Daijahn (DAY-zhan) Anthony, one of four children, grew up in Henrico County. He was raised by his grandmother (Virginia Pair) after his mo ther
(Latasha Pair) died from kidney failure in September 2011. Anthony grew up playing multiple sports, mainly basket ball and football. He attended Hermitage High
School, where he was a standout receiver and defensive back. He had a breakout junior season, helping the team to a 10 -2 record and the 2016 regional title.
Anthony transferred to Henrico High School for his senior season in 2017, although he missed the first five games because of transfer-related issues. Despite playing
in just seven games, he led the team with seven interceptions (including four in one game) and earned All -Region honors. Anthony also lettered in basketball.

A no-star recruit, Anthony wasn’t ranked by online recruiting services in the 2018 recruiting class. He was late to the recruiting scene — missing half of his senior
season after transferring didn’t help. Anthony didn’t receive any Division I scholarship offers, but Division II Shepherd (W.Va.) gave him an opportunity to walk on,
and he quickly earned a scholarship. When Shepherd’s 2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic, Anthony entered the t ransfer portal with his eyes on an
FBS program. He returned home in September 2020 to figure out his next destination (and to be with his ailing grandmother, who was diagnosed with cancer and
later died in March 2021). Anthony received a preferred walk-on spot at Liberty and joined the team for 2021 spring practices. After two seasons at Liberty, he took
advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and decided to transfer again, this time landing at Ole Miss and fulfilling his childhood
dream of playing in the SEC. He graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Anthony accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Redshirted Shepherd; Walked on and earned a scholarship
2019: (10/5) 14 0.0 0.0 0 5 2 Shepherd
2020: Fall season cancelled because of the pandemic Entered the transfer portal
2021: (12/3) 15 1.0 0.0 0 3 1 Liberty; Preferred walk-on; Missed season opener (knee)
2022: (12/1) 28 0.5 0.0 0 6 2 Liberty; Only start came in the bowl game
2023: (13/10) 61 2.5 0.0 1 11 3 Ole Miss; Led team in FFs, INTs and passes defended
Total: (47/19) 118 4.0 0.0 1 25 8

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6000 195 9 32 1/2 76 3/8 4.55 2.65 1.56 37 9’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6000 194 9 31 7/8 76 3/8 4.53 2.66 1.58 - 10’0” 4.19 6.89 10 (stood on combine vert)

STRENGTHS: Experience as a corner, safety and nickel … roughneck striker who creates jarring collisions with his stopping power at contact (laid a lick on Jayden
Daniels with his right shoulder that forced a fumble and turnover) … trusts his radar in run support and rarely runs himself out of position … didn’t have many missed
tackles for a big-game hunter … quick footed and agile in his mirror and coverage transitions … has a feel for undercutting routes with an extra gear and takes the
angles of a ballhawk … shows terrific adjustments and ball skills at the catch point to take the football away … plays with a dog mentality that is infectious on the field
… overcame a lot in his first five years of college to receive his SEC opportunity, and he didn’t disappoint in 2023.

WEAKNESSES: Average long speed, and deep vertical shots will be a challenge … recovery speed and reaction agility will be put to the test by dynamic NFL pass
catchers … not comfortable playing the ball once his back is turned … tends to get grabby and can be undiscip lined with his downfield contact (see pass interference
penalty vs. Alabama in 2023) … loves to go for the kill shot but needs to be smarter about his aggression — twice flagged for unnecessary roughness (vs. LSU and
Louisiana) and once for a personal foul (vs. Georgia) … suffered a torn meniscus prior to the 2021 season and underwent a procedure to have the cartilage removed
(August 2021), causing him to miss the season opener … relatively young for a sixth -year player, but will be a 24-year-old NFL rookie.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Ole Miss, Anthony played strong safety in defensive coordinator Pete Golding’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. He has overcome a lot of
adversity, including having to walk on at two different schools (Shepherd and Liberty), and put together a car eer year in his lone SEC season after moving to safety
(primarily played cornerback and nickel his first five years in college). An amped-up competitor, Anthony plays with an edge on every snap and delivers knockout
blows as a tackler, although he needs to balance his aggressive nature with more sound finishing execution. In coverage, he is at his best keeping things in front of
him to limit wasted movements, but his cornerback background serves him well. Overall, Anthony doesn’t have top-tier speed or fluidity, but he is an aggressive
athlete, and his physicality and ball skills really shine when he has an opportunity to go make a play. He projects best as a nickel d efender who can work
underneath and overlap responsibilities in the secondary.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

17. JAYLON CARLIES | Missouri 6026 | 227 lbs. | 4SR Orlando, Fla. (West Orange) 9/13/2001 (age 22.62) #1
BACKGROUND: Jaylon “JC” Carlies (CAR-lyes) grew up in the Orlando area. He started playing football at the Pop Warner level and came up through the “Wake Up
Mentoring” program created by his mentor, Dante Johnson. Carlies originally attended Olympia High School in Orlando and saw v arsity reps as a freshman. He
transferred to West Orange High School for his final three seasons and was a standout wide receiver, setting the school’s single-game receiving record (241 yards). As
a senior, with college programs potentially looking at him on defense, Carlies asked his coaches to play both ways as a recei ver and safety. He lettered in track (sprints
and relays) at West Orange and won the silver medal at the 2019 state championships in the long jump (22 feet, 8 inches). Car lies also set personal bests of 10.99
seconds in the 100 meters and 23.29 in the 200.

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A three-star recruit, Carlies was the No. 63 athlete in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 135 recruit in Florida. He picked up his first Division I offer, from FAU, in the
spring of his junior season (April 2019). Carlies added offers from Bowling Gree n, Cincinnati, Liberty, Marshall and Maryland. The summer before his senior season, he
received a much-anticipated offer from Miami, his favorite team throughout childhood. Missouri, however, was the only program to offer him as a defensive player.
Missouri defensive coordinator Ryan Walters (now the head coach at Purdue) once saw Carlies going through defensive drills during a July practice and recognized his
traits and potential as a defensive back. Still considered a Miami lean, Carlies visited the Missouri campus midway through his senior season and decided it was the
best place for him — even if it meant moving to a new position. He was the No. 10 recruit in the Tigers’ 2020 class, which also included his high school teammate,
Tyler Jones. Carlies, who was roommates with Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in college, played cornerback as a freshman before moving to safety. He accepted his i nvitation to
the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (10/3) 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in June 2020
2021: (13/12) 68 3.0 0.0 1 4 4 Led team in INTs
2022: (13/13) 81 4.0 1.0 1 7 3 Led team in INTs and tackles
2023: (12/12) 64 4.5 2.0 1 6 2 Led team in tackles; Missed season opener (soft tissue injury)
Total: (48/40) 221 11.5 3.0 3 17 9

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE 6026 227 10 34 1/4 80 5/8 4.50 2.66 1.59 32 1/2 10’5” - - 20 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 6027 229 9 7/8 34 1/8 81 1/8 - - - 34 1/2 10’3” 4.46 7.03 22 (stood on combine run)

STRENGTHS: Impressive size/speed athlete with cut-up muscle and a remarkable wingspan … carries seam speed stride for stride and covers a lot of ground in a short
time (21.88 mph speed was the fastest during Shrine Bowl week) … matches up well with size in man cover age versus tight ends … does wide receiver-like things at
the catch point, which is to be expected given his background on offense … eats up ground downhill and is a competitive run d efender … physical hitter and can lay a
lick while at top speed … has a strong batting average as a blitzer and times his pressures well … zero penalties in 2023 (and only two in his career ) … played on punt
coverage all four seasons and logged 465 career special -teams snaps.

WEAKNESSES: Linear athlete and hip stiffness shows up with sudden changes of direction … underdeveloped zone instincts and lacks a great feel for spatial
relationships in coverage … late to find his balance as an on-the-move tackler and overruns angles … comes in too hot and occasionally opts for the big hit instead of
the secure wrap … his misses leads to run-after-catch chunk plays … inconsistent playing through contact and needs to be more forceful punching off blocks … had
more missed tackles than tackles on special teams the past two seasons … missed the 2023 season opener with a soft tissue injury he’d battled throughout fall camp.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Missouri, Carlies was an interchangeable safety in former defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s 4 -2-5 base scheme. A high school
wide receiver, he moved to cornerback as a freshman for the Tigers and safety for the last three seasons. He had nine combined interceptions over that span and led
the team in tackles as a junior and senior. Carlies is an impressive straight-line athlete who can fill downhill in the run game and play physical man coverage against
size. However, he is late to key run/pass from depth, allows too much spacing in off coverage and tends to be a 50 -50 tackler in space. Overall, Carlies has the length
and speed that catches your eye, but he isn’t an overly instinctive player and might be stuck between being an oversized safety and subpackage linebacker. For
most defensive schemes, he projects best as a box player who can man-up tight ends and blitz (and also play on special teams).

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

18. SIONE VAKI | Utah 5111 | 213 lbs. | 3SO Antioch, Calif. (Liberty) 7/30/2001 (age 22.74) #28
BACKGROUND: Sione (see-oh-nay) Vaki (vah-kee), the youngest of 11 children, grew up in the Bay Area. His mother (Oto’ota) died in 2016 after a battle with cancer.
Vaki played multiple sports throughout childhood and started playing football at the pee-wee level, then later played for the Wolfpack in middle school (grew up a
San Francisco 49ers fan). He originally attended Antioch High School, where he lined up in the same backfield as Najee Harris. Prior to his junior year, Vaki transferred
to Liberty High School in nearby Brentwood, Calif., where he was a two-way star. As a junior, he helped the program to its first sectional title and accounted for 1,167
yards of total offense (809 receiving, 358 rushing) and 18 touchdowns (12 receiving, six rushing). On defense, he finished wi th 45 tackles and one interception,
earning All-League honors. As a senior, Vaki led Liberty to a 13-1 record and the 2018 state championship (14 tackles in the game), the program’s first state title. He
was named NorCal Player of the Year (over LB Henry To’oTo’o) and league MVP with 70 receptions for 1,394 yards and 20 touchdowns, adding one rushing
touchdown. As a single-high safety on defense, he led the team with 97 tackles, four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and two forced fum bles, while also
playing on special teams (one kick-return touchdown).

A three-star recruit, Vaki was the No. 72 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 88 recruit in California. After his junior season at Liberty, he received his first
scholarship offer, from Tennessee (the Vols also offered To’oTo’o around the same time). Vaki added offers from Boston College, BYU, Illi nois, Oklahoma State and
USC, among others, but he ultimately picked Utah over Washington State on signing day. The schools that re cruited him did so with the understanding that Vaki
would not enroll right away, because of his commitment to taking a mission as part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. Vaki served his mission in
Nuku’alofa (capital of Tonga) and Salt Lake City. Officially, Vaki was part of Utah’s 2021 recruiting class. He signed as a safety but was moved to offense in 2023 and
played both ways for the Utes. After two seasons, Vaki elected to skip his remaining eligibility (and the 2023 bowl game) to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

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2019: LDS Religious Mission (Tonga) Originally signed with Utah in February 2019
2020: LDS Religious Mission (Tonga)
2021: LDS Religious Mission (Tonga)
2022: (14/5) 41 3.5 0.0 1 3 0 Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (12/12) 51 8.5 2.0 0 3 1 Second Team All-American; First Team All-Pac-12; Captain; Also played RB (317 rush yds, 203 rec. yds, five TDs)
Total: (26/17) 92 12.0 2.0 1 6 1

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COMBINE 5111 210 8 5/8 29 1/8 72 1/8 4.62 2.67 1.60 39 1/2 10’5” - - 20 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5111 213 9 1/2 29 3/4 72 1/2 4.51 2.59 1.57 - - 4.28 7.16 - (stood on combine jumps and bench)

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STRENGTHS: Productive two-way player in college … plays fast and processes well on the move … not shy running the alley and makes his presence felt in the run
game … effective blitzer off the edge and frequently made plays at or behind the line of scrimmage on tape … displays the athletic traits desired for a deep-half safety
at the next level … has the mental and physical toughness that will win over coaches … team captain and described as “humble” and “hardworking” (developed his
work ethic while training with Najee Harris in high school) … productive on special teams (eight tackles, 248 snaps over two seasons) … brought energy to the offense
as a running back in 2023 — his 158 yards against Cal were the most in a single-game by a primarily defensive player in Pac-12 history (his 72-yard rush was the
longest play of the season for Utah).

WEAKNESSES: Shorter than ideal with a maxed-out frame and below-average arm length … undeveloped route recognition as a deep coverage player … eyes get laser
focused on the quarterback and loses track of route combinations around him … doesn’t have the burst or sudde nness in his recoveries to regain phase with any
consistency … doesn’t put himself in position to make plays on the ball … too many out-of-control misses as a tackler and doesn’t have the length to overcome poor
angles to the ball carrier … late to punch his way off tight-end blocks and will lose outside contain (see 2023 Oregon tape) … needs to better evade blocks and
navigate traffic without losing sight of the ball … spent just two years at the college level, and his inexperience is eviden t.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Utah, Vaki was a strong safety in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s hybrid 4 -2-5 scheme. After serving a religious mission, he
joined Utah prior to the 2022 season and brought infectious energy to the field at safety — and as a running back this past season, because of injuries on Utah’s
offense (he led the defense in snaps played in 2023, despite the added role). A finalist for the Hornung Award, given to college football’s most versatile player, he
became the first Utah defender with two rushing touchdowns in a single game since Eric Weddle in 2006 (offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig: “I think the Eric Weddle
comparison is very fair and accurate.”). Vaki flies around the field with the charged-up play personality and tackling toughness to pick off ball carriers, so long as he
stays under control in pursuit. Though he has steady hands, his ball skills are inconsistent (there’s a key difference) and s pacing breakdowns in coverage were
consistent across his game tapes. Overall, Vaki plays with the physicality and downhill speed NFL coaches desire at safety, but his fluidity and instincts in coverage
don’t match up and will hinder his chances of earning steady defensive snaps at the next level. His potential as a core special teamer could be his ticket to an NFL
roster spot.

GRADE: 6th Round

19. MARK PERRY | TCU 6000 | 213 lbs. | 5SR Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Rancho Cucamonga) 5/30/2001 (age 22.90) #3
BACKGROUND: Mark Perry, the youngest of five children (three girls, two boys), was born in Torrance, Calif. and grew up just outside of L os Angeles. He played
multiple sports throughout childhood, including t-ball, basketball and football. Perry started his prep career at Etiwanda High School, where he played primarily wide
receiver and caught 12 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. For his final two years, he transferred to Ranc ho Cucamonga High School and
became teammates with several future FBS players, including quarterback C.J. Stroud. As a junior in 2017, Perry played cornerback and safety and recorded 19 tackles
and three pass breakups, earning All-League honors. As a senior, he helped lead Rancho Cucamonga to the 2018 league title and a playoff spot. Perry earned first
team All-State and All-League and was named team MVP with 905 rushing yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 14 touchdowns. On defense, he posted 57 tackle s, 3.0
tackles for loss, four pass breakups and one forced fumble. Despite not having any prior experience, Perry joined the track team as a senior and emerged as one of
the best competitors in the area. He set personal bests of 43 feet, 10 inches in the shot put, 10.38 seconds in the 100 meter s and 21.62 in the 200, and he was part of
a 4x100 relay team that qualified for states.

A three-star recruit, Perry was the No. 57 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 79 recruit in California. He didn’t have any offers or recruiting attention until
he transferred to Rancho Cucamonga as a junior, which helped put him on the map. Pe rry considered offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Oregon State, TCU
and others, but Colorado and head coach Mel Tucker were on him early. He committed to the Buffaloes the summer before his sen ior season and stayed loyal, even
when USC offered him a scholarship and chance to stay close to home. Perry was the No. 4 recruit in Colorado’s 2019 class. He also joined the school’s track team and
posted a time of 10.65 seconds in the 100 meters at an invitational in April 2021. After three seasons in Boulder, Perry wanted entered the transfer portal in
December 2021. He immediately heard from multiple high-profile programs, like Penn State and USC, but he rekindled his relationship with TCU coaches and passed
on USC again, saying it “felt right” in Fort Worth. Perry took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned to TCU for his
fifth season in 2023.

His uncle (Tory Stephens) played basketball at Arizona State. Perry, who has his own clothing line, graduated with his degree from TCU (December 2023). He accepted
his invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

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2019: (9/1) 16 4.0 2.0 0 1 0 Colorado; Enrolled in June 2019
2020: (5/2) 9 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Colorado; Blocked FG; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 66 2.0 0.0 0 6 3 Colorado; Led team in INTs
2022: (15/14) 84 6.5 0.0 0 2 0 TCU
2023: (12/12) 58 3.0 0.0 1 4 0 TCU; Honorable Mention All-Big 12
Total: (53/41) 233 15.5 2.0 1 13 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6000 213 9 1/8 31 1/4 76 1/8 4.40 2.55 1.58 37 10’11” 4.40 7.14 13

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete with above-average straight-line speed (also a sprinter in college) … has the range to cover wide areas and the athletic balance to
handle tight quarters … recovers well vertically to regain phase and turn to locate the football … balan ces his vision to feel his surroundings and match receivers
underneath with his quick feet … didn’t draw a flag during his two seasons in Fort Worth … fills with better authority than expected … able to elude blocks mid-pursuit
without taking his eyes off the main prize … open-field burst pops when he drives down in the run game … was used in multiple roles and played for three different
defensive coordinators in college, which helped expand his versatility.

WEAKNESSES: Didn’t record an interception in his 27 games at TCU … inconsistent ability to track over the top or quickly find the footbal l deep … has cornerback
speed, but his transitions get herky-jerky in attempts to stay attached to speedy NFL slots … feet are a t ad delayed when matching releases near the line of
scrimmage, forcing him to play catch up … overaggressive tendencies and will take the cheese on play fakes and misdirection … route recognition can run hot and
cold … tends to attack from angles in run support and is too willing to make ankle-diving tackles, allowing ball carriers to spin out or pick up extra yardage (see 2023
Texas Tech tape) … wasn’t used as a blitzer at TCU.

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SUMMARY: A two-year starter at TCU, Perry was the strong safety in defensive coordinator Joe Gillespie’s 3 -3-5 base scheme, playing primarily in off coverage. After
three seasons at Colorado (football and track), he transferred to the Horned Frogs for his final tw o seasons and combined for 142 tackles — although his ball
production wasn’t nearly as impressive (six passes defended and zero interceptions in 27 games). In coverage, Perry reacts wi th natural twitch and field range to
cover a lot of ground, but he needs improved route recognition to better put himself in position to make plays on the ball. He plays gap sound in the alley and c an
finish one-on-one when he uses proper technique and timing. Overall, Perry will occasionally lose his man when left on an island, but his explosive athleticism
allows for quick recoveries and shows in the run game, as well. He projects as an NFL reserve with upside to see the field in subpackages and on special teams.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

20. RYAN WATTS III | Texas 6027 | 208 lbs. | 4SR Little Elm, Texas (Little Elm) 11/7/2001 (age 22.47) #6
BACKGROUND: Ryan Watts III grew up north of Dallas. He blossomed as a football player during middle school, and that continued at Little Elm High School, where he
was a three-year varsity letterman. Watts felt most comfortable at safety, but the coaches convinced him to move to cornerback during his sophomore season. As a
junior, he allowed only one catch all season (to Lone Star’s Marvin Mims) and earned second team All-District honors in 2018. Little Elm managed only two wins
during his senior season, but Watts was named the team’s MVP and second team All -State at cornerback. He played both ways in 2019 and recorded 51 tackles, two
interceptions and one forced fumble on defense, adding 24 catches for 456 yards and 10 touchdowns as a wide receiver. He also lettered in tra ck at Little Elm.

A four-star recruit, Watts was the No. 18 safety in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 32 recruit in Texas. His recruitment blew up after his junior season, when he
attended several recruiting showcases. Over the course of a month, Watts picked up double-digit scholarship offers, including from major programs like Notre Dame,
Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and Washington. In April 2019, he visited Norman and committed to Lincoln Riley and Ok lahoma. However, he continued to
take recruiting visits, including to Ohio State. Midway through his senior season, Watts flipped his commitment to the Buckeyes (his primary recruite r was former
defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley). He was the No. 8 recruit in head coach Ryan Day’s 2020 class, which also included C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. After two
seasons in Columbus, Watts entered the transfer portal following the 2021 season and committed to Texas for his final two col lege seasons. He accepted his
invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (7/0) 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Ohio State; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in January 2020
2021: (12/1) 6 0.0 0.0 0 2 2 Ohio State; Led team in INTs
2022: (13/13) 51 4.0 1.0 0 4 1 Texas; Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (11/10) 38 1.0 0.0 0 3 0 Texas; Missed three games (back)
Total: (43/24) 100 5.0 1.0 0 9 3

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COMBINE 6027 208 9 3/8 34 1/2 81 3/4 4.53 2.66 1.59 40 1/2 10’5” 4.13 6.82 - (no bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6031 213 9 1/4 34 1/2 81 3/8 - - - - 11’1” - - 10 (broad and bench only — choice)

STRENGTHS: Freakshow testing numbers for his size … outstanding frame for a defensive back with trim muscle (low body fat) and the long arms that make offensive
linemen jealous … uses his length to press at the line and escort receivers to the sideline … zone aware and occasionally shows the ability to anticipate … eats up grass
with his long strides … has the body control for quick adjustments on the football … his length and leaping ability make it t ough for quarterbacks to layer throws over
him … casts a wide net as a tackler and brings his feet with him to finish (only one missed tackle in 2023) … uses his length to lock out receivers, disengage and make
stops on the perimeter.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t play with disruptive suddenness in his movements … choppy, stiff backpedal and loses balance when flipping his hips … doesn’t have the
footwork or speed to easily gather and recover after a misstep … underdeveloped route recognition, which occasio nally delays his trigger-and-drive skills … lackluster
ball production (just seven passes defended and one interception in 24 games in Austin) matches his inconsistent ball skills … secure tackler, but his misses are usually
a result of him leaving his feet too early … missed time during his final season at Texas with a back injury … played safety in high school, but all of his in-game reps at
Ohio State and Texas were at cornerback.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas, Watts was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Pet e Kwiatkowski’s 4-3 base scheme and quarters-based
coverage. After two seasons as an Ohio State reserve, he earned a starting role the past two seasons for the Longhorns but re turned mixed results. Though he has the
length to match up with size in press, he gets leggy in his transitions and struggles to stay connected on the outside (73.5 percent of his targets in 2023 resulted in a
completion). His athletic twitch on the field doesn’t match what’s suggested in his testing numbers. When his eyes stay on time, however, he flashes burst and strong
tackling skills on plays in front of him. Overall, Watts has elite size and an outstanding athletic profile, but undisciplined tendencies in his coverage likely will push
him to safety in the NFL (he saw safety reps during East-West Shrine Bowl practices). His special-teams potential could help keep him on an NFL roster during his
likely position change.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

21. TYLER OWENS | Texas Tech 6023 | 216 lbs. | 5SR Plano, Texas (East) 5/12/2001 (age 22.95) #18
BACKGROUND: Tyler Owens, who is one of five children, grew up in Plano. He played on the freshman team at McMillen High School in Plano before moving to Plano
East High School for his final three years. As a sophomore, he played running back and safety, accounting for 21 tackles. Owe ns moved to defense full-time as a junior
and posted 56 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one interception. As a senior, he led Plano East to an 8 -3 record and a spot in the 2018 6A state
playoffs. Owens earned first team All-District and U.S. Army All-American honors in his final season with 67 tackles, 10 passes defended, 3.0 tackles for loss and two
interceptions. He was also a standout track athlete at Plano East and finished second in the 100 meters (10.38 seconds) at the 2019 state championships. He had
personal bests of 22 feet, 2 inches in the long jump and 45-5 in the triple jump, as well as 10.35 in the 100 and 22.58 in the 200.

A four-star recruit, Owens was the No. 9 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 18 recruit in Texas. After his junior seaso n, he attended the Houston junior
day, and the Cougars gave him his first Division I scholarship offer. Over the next few months, Owens ascended the recruiting rankings and added offers from Baylor,
Kansas State, Missouri, Purdue and Vanderbilt. In July 2018, he attended Texas’ Stars at Night camp in Austin and was so impr essive that he earned an offer from

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Texas head coach Tom Herman. A few months later (September 2019), Owens officially committed to the Longhorns. He was the second-ranked recruit in Herman’s
2019 class (behind only WR Bru McCoy). After playing primarily on special teams his first two seasons in Austin, Owens left the team midway through the 2021 season
and entered the transfer portal in a search of more playing time. A month later, he announced his decision to transfer to Tex as Tech and enrolled in Lubbock in
January 2022. Owens took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and returned for his fifth season in 2023. He graduated w ith his
degree in university studies. Owens accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/1) 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Texas; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (9/0) 3 0.5 0.0 0 1 0 Texas; Blocked a punt (returned for a TD by Jahdae Barron)
2021: (5/0) 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Texas; Left the team after five games (October 2021) and entered the transfer portal
2022: (12/2) 19 0.0 0.0 2 3 1 Texas Tech; Blocked a punt; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (10/9) 37 1.0 0.0 0 2 0 Texas Tech; Missed three games (quad, ankle)
Total: (49/12) 69 1.5 0.0 2 7 1

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COMBINE 6023 216 9 1/8 33 3/8 79 1/8 - - 1.52 41 12’2” - - - (no skill, run, shuttle, 3-cone — pulled up)
PRO DAY 6024 213 9 1/8 33 1/4 79 3/4 - - - - - - - -

STRENGTHS: Outstanding physical traits, with a rare size/speed combination … springy athlete who accelerates to top gear almost immediat ely and sustains it to
chase down plays in pursuit … comfortably matches receivers and tight ends and has the ability to undercut throws … covers ground quickly and flashes a burst to
close late on ball carriers … looks like a linebacker with his build and length … willing alley player and will explode throu gh ball carriers when he stays square … long
arms and strong hands help on drag-down tackles … extensive special-teams background (546 career snaps) with 10 tackles and two blocked punts over his career.

WEAKNESSES: Undeveloped instincts and anticipation, leaving him in a constant game of catch up … takes too many false steps and falls into traps set by the offense
… takes time for him to sort through all the moving parts … plays upright and leggy in coverage, and tightness in his lower half will create delays in his transition …
below-average ball skills and won’t create turnovers (one career interception) … doesn’t lack for physicality, but his angles and b reak-down skills are inconsistent and
lead to misses … ineffective as a blitzer … battled quad and ankle injuries as a super senior and missed three games … took until his su per senior season to become a
full-time starter, and his inexperience shows up often.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas Tech, Owens played strong safety and “STAR” roles in defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter’s 3 -3-5 scheme. A former five-star
recruit at Texas, he transferred to Lubbock and was inconsistent when he got on the field (just 961 care er defensive snaps) — his combined production over five
seasons would be modest for one season. Unsurprisingly, Owens’ rangy athleticism landed him a spot on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” although his underdeveloped
play recognition holds him back from making plays in coverage. His physicality stands out as a high-speed collision tackler, but he needs better consistency in that
area. Overall, Owens boasts first-round physical traits in his length and explosive speed, but his key-and-diagnose skills have yet to mature and could make him a
liability on an NFL field. A move to linebacker might be in his future, and his impact on special teams could be his saving grace to making an NFL roster.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

22. JAY KEY | Alabama 6006 | 208 lbs. | 6SR Quincy, Fla. (Amos P. Godby) 2/29/2000 (age 24.15) #6

BACKGROUND: Jaylen “Jay” Key, the second oldest of five children, grew up in Quincy (30 miles west of Tallahassee). Both his father (Elijah) and mother (Twanda
Bell-Key) are educators in the Gadsden County School system. Key started his prep career at East Gadsden High School, where he played both defensive back an d
wide receiver on varsity, starting with his freshman season. After the program won only two games combined his first two years, he helped East Gadsden to five wins
and a spot in the 2016 4A state playoffs. For his senior season, Key transferred to Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee and helped the program to an 11-2
record and the 2017 district championship. Playing primarily at free safety and nickel, he finished with 28 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception (returned
for a touchdown).

A three-star recruit, Key was the No. 155 safety in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 327 recruit in Florida. During his junior year, he picked up scholarship offers
from South Alabama, Southern Miss and UCF, before committing to UAB in the summer prior to his senior season. Key was the No. 4 recruit in UAB’s 2018 class. He
didn’t see consistent playing time until his fifth season with the Blazers, but then took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted because of the pandemic and
entered the transfer portal for his sixth season. Key had grown up a Florida State fan and visited the campus, along with Ole Miss and Ohio State. But Alabama’s
success at sending defensive backs to the NFL led him to Tuscaloosa and he became a starter in his final season. Key accepted his invitation to the 2024 East-West
Shrine Bowl.

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2018: Redshirted UAB; Enrolled in August 2018
2019: (14/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 UAB
2020: (7/1) 9 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 UAB; Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 UAB
2022: (13/8) 60 4.5 1.0 2 4 3 UAB; Honorable Mention All-CUSA; Led team in INTs
2023: (12/12) 60 1.5 0.0 0 2 1 Alabama; Enrolled in May 2023; Missed two games (quad)
Total: (56/21) 138 6.0 1.0 2 7 4

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COMBINE 6006 208 9 5/8 32 1/4 78 1/2 4.60 2.63 1.56 36 1/2 10’10” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6007 206 9 5/8 32 3/8 78 1/8 4.60 2.71 1.50 32 - 4.09 7.20 - (stood on combine broad; no bench press)

STRENGTHS: Owns a compact frame with decent arm length … plays with respectable straight-line speed for the position … works well laterally to mirror in the run
game near the line of scrimmage … stays under control and widens out for square tackle attempts … diagnoses the backfield action from depth for early cheat flows
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ends down the seam … both the UAB and Alabama coaching staffs go out of their way to say how intelligent he is … played in 56 career games, with plenty of special-
teams experience from his underclassman days (didn’t play on coverages at Alabama).

WEAKNESSES: Questionable ball skills and left some production on the field (only two passes defended in 2023) … needs to better recognize opportunities to
undercut routes and make plays on the ball … underdeveloped man-coverage instincts to stay connected to slot receivers … overanalyzes route combinations and
gets a late start reacting … has some tightness in his coverage transitions … not an enforcer in the run game, and ball carriers frequently gain extra yards before going
down … can be out-angled once running backs reach the second level … missed two games as a super senior because of a quad injury (November 2023) … will already
be 24 years old on draft weekend … just 21 career starts over his six seasons in college.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Alabama, Key lined up at free safety in former head coach Nick Saban’s scheme. He put together a breakout season in 2022 at UAB
and parlayed that into a starting role for the Crimson Tide in 2023, filling the shoes of the graduated DeMarcco Hellams. Key is a good-sized athlete who understands
the inner workings of a scheme, although that hasn’t led to much ball production — he had one pass breakup and one interception (against Middle Tennessee) in his
12 starts at Alabama. Though he’s not a liability as a run defender, there are some inconsistencies in his tackling that will be more noticeable against NFL ball carriers.
Overall, I would have liked another season of college tape from Key to see if his conservative trigger could speed up to an SEC level, but he is a smart player with
enough size and speed to get a fair shot in the pros. He is a potential backup free safety and special teamer.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

23. TREY TAYLOR | Air Force 6006 | 206 lbs. | 5SR Frisco, Texas (Lone Star) 1/30/2001 (age 23.24) #7

BACKGROUND: Trey Taylor, who has three younger half-brothers, grew up north of Dallas. He was introduced to football at age 5 by his father (Tyree Taylor), who
played linebacker at SMU (1995-98) and coached Taylor in youth football for the Hurricanes. Taylor enrolled at Lone Star High School in Frisco, where he was a two -
year varsity letterman and teammates with future NFL players LB Nick Bolton and WR Marvin Mims. Because of his lack of size, he didn’t get the call up to varsity until
his junior season, but he made an immediate impact as a cornerback and safety. He earned All-State honors as a junior with 81 tackles, 24 passes defended and a
school-record seven interceptions, as he led Lone Star to a 12-2 record and the 2017 district championship. As a senior, Taylor again earned All-State honors with 86
tackles, three forced fumbles and three interceptions. He also lettered in track at Lone Star and set personal bests of 11.53 seconds in the 100 meters and 24.10 in
the 200 meters.

A three-star recruit, Taylor was the No. 165 safety in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 283 recruit in Texas. After his breakout junior season, he started to receive
scholarship offers from FCS programs (Holy Cross, Illinois State, Sam Houston State), then from FBS schools (Army, New Mexico State). Several Ivy League programs
offered him a full ride, including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard and Yale. But Taylor was drawn to his Air Force offer, because o f the combination of
athletics, academics and opportunity to serve (his great grandfather served in the Air Force and his grandfather in the Army). Taylor was t he No. 9 recruit in head
coach Troy Calhoun’s 2019 class. After redshirting in 2019, he opted out of the 2020 season because of the pandemic and trained back home in Frisco. His cousin is
Pro and College Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. Taylor accepted his invitation to the 2024 East -West Shrine Bowl (awarded the East-West Shrine Bowl Pat
Tillman Award).

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2019: Redshirted
2020: Opted out because of the pandemic
2021: (10/10) 62 1.5 1.0 1 6 1 Missed first three games
2022: (13/13) 69 4.5 1.0 0 6 2 Second Team All-MWC; Led team in tackles
2023: (13/13) 74 5.0 0.5 0 7 3 Jim Thorpe Award; First Team All-American; First Team All-MWC; 30-yard INT TD; Blocked PAT
Total: (36/36) 205 11.0 2.5 1 19 6

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6006 206 9 1/4 32 1/8 76 1/2 4.59 2.63 1.59 37 1/2 10’3” 4.13 6.90 22

STRENGTHS: Adequate size, bulk and length for the position … controlled athlete with natural twitch and reaction to movement to match re ceivers … makes clean
turns out of break points … doesn’t panic after a false step and quickly regains phase … above-average route recognition to maintain spatial relationship between
receivers in zone … overlaps well and trusts his eyes for calculated chances … proven ball skills … tackling technique has so me holes, but he is competitive and usually
finds a way to finish … didn’t blitz a ton but forced the quarterback from his spot when part of the pressure package … impressive intelligence, char acter and
leadership, on and off the field … a regular on punt coverages each of the last three seasons … durable and finished his career with 36 straight starts.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal deep speed and NFL-level acceleration will challenge him over the top … somewhat of a short strider when looking to close … can get
grabby at the top of routes and attempts to slow receivers aren’t always subtle (see 2023 Army tape) … can lose his feel of the receiver’s path when he returns his
eyes to the pocket to find the football … will fall off contact at times as a tackler and needs to tidy up his finishing skills … two personal fouls in 2023 and needs to be
more consistent with his strike zone … pursuit angles will undershoot his destination at times.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Air Force, Taylor was an interchangeable safety in defensive coordinator Brian Knorr’s scheme. He had a proli fic final season with
the Falcons, becoming the first player in school history to win the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back (also named an All-American). In both man and
zone, Taylor — who frequently leans on his cousin, Ed Reed, for critiques on safety play — diagnoses play design well using his ability to sort through all the chess
pieces and put himself in position to take away throws. However, his recovery speed will always be a question mark, and it might keep him as a subpackage/depth
player at the next level. Overall, Taylor is quicker than fast and might have a tough time covering NFL receivers from the post, but his instinctive ball skills and feel
for route concepts can help him overcome average range. He reminds me a lot of Damar Hamlin when he was coming out of Pittsburgh.

GRADE: 7th Round-Priority Free Agent

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24. MILLARD BRADFORD | TCU 5104 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Helotes, Texas (O’Connor) 9/24/1999 (age 24.59) #28

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: Fork Union Military Academy
2019: (12/0) 23 4.0 0.0 1 0 0 Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (10/1) 44 6.5 0.0 0 1 0
2021: (11/8) 52 2.5 1.0 0 3 1 Missed one game (injury)
2022: (12/12) 58 3.5 0.0 0 9 1 Honorable Mention All-Big 12; 36-yard INT TD; Missed three games (injury)
2023: (12/6) 54 0.0 0.0 1 6 2 Honorable Mention All-Big 12; 35-yard INT TD; Started the final six games (nickel)
Total: (57/27) 231 16.5 1.0 2 19 4

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COMBINE 5104 191 9 31 1/4 72 1/2 4.42 2.60 1.55 38 1/2 10’4” - - 15 (no shuttle or 3-cone — choice)
PRO DAY 5104 193 8 1/4 29 5/8 73 1/4 - - - - - 4.30 7.08 - (stood on combine run, jump, bench)

SUMMARY: Millard “Nook” Bradford grew up in Louisiana before moving to the San Antonio area during his freshman year of high school. H e initially played wide
receiver at O’Connor, then moved to safety and had three interceptions and three kick-return touchdowns as a senior. After one prep season at Fork Union Military
Academy, he signed with TCU and gradually worked his way into the starting lineup. He played a nickel role as a senior and di dn’t allow a touchdown in 2023.
Bradford can be a tick late to read run/pass, but his burst and acceleration help compensate for false steps. He offers post range and flies around the field to create
high-speed collisions, although he struggles sifting through traffic and needs to arrive with velocity to get his man on the ground. Overall, Bradford will be appealing
to NFL teams that prioritize sprinting speed and aggressiveness, but he needs to play with better eye discipline in coverage and reliability as a tackler to stick.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

25. ANDRE’ SAM | LSU 5107 | 193 lbs. | 7SR Iowa, La. (Iowa) 2/9/1999 (age 25.21) #14

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2017: Redshirted McNeese State; Walked on
2018: (3/0) 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 McNeese State; Medical redshirt
2019: (12/12) 51 2.0 0.0 0 7 1 McNeese State
2020: (7/5) 52 1.5 0.5 1 5 3 McNeese State; First Team All-Southland; Led team in tackles, INTs; Played spring of 2021 because of pandemic
2021: (11/11) 70 1.0 0.0 0 8 1 McNeese State; First Team All-Southland; Led team in passes defended; Graduated
2022: (12/10) 53 5.5 0.0 0 8 1 Marshall; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (13/13) 85 1.0 0.0 0 6 3 LSU; Led team in INTs; Originally transferred to Tulane before switching to LSU
Total: (58/51) 317 11.0 0.5 1 34 9

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COMBINE 5107 191 9 1/4 30 73 3/8 4.59 2.68 1.61 36 10’3” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 5114 193 9 1/4 30 1/4 73 1/2 4.52 2.60 1.67 - - 4.32 7.03 14 (stood on combine jumps)

SUMMARY: Andre’ Sam, who has been open about his battle with a stutter he developed in childhood, was an All -State receiver at Iowa High but didn’t receive any
offers. He walked on at FCS McNeese State, where his late brother (Aaron, who died in 2016) played (2011 -14), and earned a scholarship. He transferred to Marshall
for the 2022 season (rejoined former McNeese State head coach Lance Guidry) and was planning to follow Guidry to Tul ane in 2023, but Guidry took Miami’s
defensive coordinator job; Sam ended up at LSU. Sam has overcome a lot and played well in his one season with the Tigers (also finished with four special -teams
tackles). He navigates through the weeds and is a low, violent tackler. In coverage, his read-react ability runs hot and cold, but he has ball skills. Overall, Sam has the
size of a free safety, but he plays with the physicality and range of a box player (might be caught in between) and can make a pro roster on special teams.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

26. EMANY JOHNSON | Nevada 6017 | 218 lbs. | 6SR Richmond, Calif. (Hercules) 11/17/2000 (age 23.44) #5

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2018: (3/0) 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted
2019: (8/0) 30 1.0 0.0 0 1 0
2020: (9/0) 30 0.0 0.0 0 1 0
2021: (12/0) 17 0.0 0.0 0 1 0
2022: (11/0) 19 1.0 0.0 0 2 0 Graduated with degree in communications (May 2022)
2023: (12/11) 100 3.5 0.0 1 6 3 First Team All-MWC; Led the team in INTs and tackles
Total: (55/11) 196 5.5 0.0 1 11 3

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6017 218 9 1/4 31 1/4 75 4.50 2.56 1.54 38 10’5” 4.28 6.99 13

SUMMARY: Emany (EE-mahn-EE) Johnson grew up in the Bay area. His best sport early on was baseball, and that continued at Hercules High, but his focus shifted
when schools started recruiting him to play football. He earned All-League honors three straight years as a receiver and defensive back. A three-star recruit, he signed
with Nevada but spent five seasons as a reserve and special teamer. He had a breakout super senior season with a team-best 100 tackles and three interceptions.

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Johnson has an NFL frame and the split-field range to cover a lot of ground. He has a feel for reading passing-game concepts and does receiver-like things when the
ball is in his area. He also has the tools to match up with tight ends in man. He keys quickly downhill but misses tackles when he leaves his feet too early. Overall,
Johnson will need to answer questions about why he was a late bloomer, but h is film shows the range and post instincts of a future NFL player.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

27. CHRIS EDMONDS | Arizona State 6023 | 210 lbs. | 5SR Phenix City, Ala. (Brookstone) 7/16/2001 (age 22.78) #5

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (7/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 1 Samford
2020: (7/7) 40 2.5 0.0 2 5 4 Samford; First Team All-American; First Team All-SoCon; 45-yard INT TD; Season played in spring of 2021
2021: (11/11) 40 1.0 1.0 0 4 3 Samford
2022: (12/11) 50 0.5 0.0 0 6 3 Arizona State; Led team in INTs; Originally committed to Buffalo before flipping to ASU
2023: (12/12) 71 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 Arizona State
Total: (49/41) 204 4.0 1.0 2 18 11

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6023 210 8 3/4 30 3/4 74 3/4 4.46 2.62 1.61 32 9’8” 4.29 7.14 9

SUMMARY: Christopher “Chris” Edmonds grew up in Phenix City and started playing football at age 6. He played basketball and football ( cornerback and wide
receiver) at the Brookstone School in Columbus, Ga. A no-star recruit, he walked on at Samford and earned a scholarship, producing eight interceptions in three
seasons. He entered the transfer portal after the 2021 season and initially committed to Buffalo, until Arizona State entered the picture. He started for the Sun Devils
the past two seasons and played multiple safety roles. Edmonds is a rangy athlete with split-field range, because of his fluidity and burst. He tracks the ball well from
the post and is comfortable reading at all levels of the field. He plays with a physical demeanor, but his pursuit angles can get wild, leading to missed tackles when he
arrives too hot. Overall, Edmonds needs to be more reliable finishing tackles, but his athleticism, instincts and upside in coverage are his main selling points.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

28. PATRICK MCMORRIS | California 6001 | 207 lbs. | 5SR Santa Ana, Calif. (Santa Ana) 10/18/2001 (age 22.52) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (9/0) 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 San Diego State; Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (7/1) 10 1.5 0.0 0 1 0 San Diego State
2021: (14/14) 90 2.5 0.0 0 13 4 San Diego State; First Team All-MWC; Led team in INTs
2022: (12/12) 61 2.5 0.0 0 6 1 San Diego State; First Team All-MWC; Team captain; 30-yard FR TD; Graduated with his degree (May 2022)
2023: (13/13) 90 4.5 1.0 2 5 1 California; Led team in passes defended; Earned business certificate from Cal (December 2023); Hula Bowl
Total: (55/40) 252 11.0 1.0 2 25 6

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COMBINE 6001 207 9 3/4 31 7/8 77 1/8 - - - 31 9’4” - - 14 (no run, shuttle, 3-cone — hamstring)
PRO DAY 6000 206 9 5/8 31 7/8 77 3/8 - - - 32 1/2 9’11” 4.28 7.09 - (no run — hamstring)

SUMMARY: Patrick McMorris was born and raised in Santa Ana and transferred to Santa Ana High (from Godinez High) for his senior year. He finished the 2018
season with 1,801 rushing yards and 99 tackles. A three-star recruit, McMorris signed with San Diego State as a defensive back and was a two-year starter at the
“Aztec” safety position. For his final season, he transferred to Cal, where his two brothers (Malik, Hakim) ran track. He fin ished second on the team in tackles in 2023.
McMorris is a loose mover with the feet and physicality of a former running back. He is a fast-flow player, which can help him make plays on the ball, but it also
moves him off the post and disrupts his drive angles. Against the run, he struggles finding his balance and streaky technique leads to missed tackles. Overall,
McMorris lacks high-end range and needs to become a more reliable tackler, but NFL teams understandably like his play recognition and physicality.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

29. DEMANI RICHARDSON | Texas A&M 6004 | 210 lbs. | 5SR Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie) 10/7/2000 (age 23.55) #26

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/11) 71 2.5 0.5 1 3 1 SEC All-Freshman; Enrolled in May 2019
2020: (8/8) 36 2.5 0.0 0 2 1 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (12/12) 65 6.5 2.0 1 4 1
2022: (12/12) 73 2.5 0.0 1 6 1 Led team in tackles; Team captain; 82-yard FR TD; 27-yard FR TD
2023: (12/12) 59 3.5 1.0 1 3 0 Team captain; Missed the bowl game; Hula Bowl; East-West Shrine Bowl; Graduated (exercise science)
Total: (56/55) 304 17.0 3.5 4 18 4

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COMBINE 6004 210 9 7/8 32 77 1/8 4.60 2.67 1.59 31 9’8” - - - (no shuttle, 3-cone, bench press — choice)
PRO DAY 6002 212 9 3/4 31 7/8 77 - - - 31 1/2 9’7” 4.40 7.18 - (no bench — left shoulder)

SUMMARY: Demani Richardson grew up south of Dallas and earned All-State honors at Waxahachie High as the team’s leading tackler (also saw reps at running back).
A four-star recruit and a top-10 recruit in Texas, he committed to Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M over Alabama, Ohio State and Texas. He made an immediate impact as
a true freshman starter and posted steady production all five seasons, finishing his career with 304 tackles in 55 starts (tw o seasons as a team captain). With his

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physicality and active play style, Richardson does his best work widening out and planting ball carriers near the line of scr immage. He isn’t as successful finishing
tackles in space, because of shaky angles. In coverage, he often finds himself in trouble biting on fakes and scrambling to find better positioning. Overall, Richardson
is a stout, aggressive tackler with a special-teams pedigree, although his lapses in coverage will make defensive snaps an uphill battle in the NFL.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

30. SANOUSSI KANE | Purdue 5115 | 207 lbs. | 5SR Harlem, N.Y. (Blair) 10/6/2001 (age 22.55) #21

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2020: (6/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (13/1) 7 0.5 0.0 0 0 0
2022: (14/12) 72 4.5 1.0 2 3 0 Led team in tackles
2023: (12/12) 79 6.0 1.0 1 7 0 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Team captain
Total: (45/25) 161 11.0 2.0 3 10 0

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5115 207 9 1/2 31 1/8 76 1/2 4.52 2.64 1.50 36 1/2 10’8” 4.32 7.09 12

SUMMARY: Sanoussi (sa-NEW-see) Kane was a soccer player growing up in Harlem, until he found football in eighth grade. He attended Blair Academy (a boarding
school in New Jersey), where he played both ways on the football field, including both cornerback and safety (also wrestled and ran track). A three-star recruit, he
signed with Purdue (over Baylor and Ivy League schools) and became a starter for his final two seasons, combining for 151 tackles as a junior and senior (533 snaps on
special teams over his four-year career). Kane can key and diagnose in the run game, and the ball carrier often goes down when he makes contact. His instincts are
underdeveloped and leave him late reacting to throws (gets hung up on zone reads and play action), but he has the speed and p hysicality to stay attached to tight
ends in man coverage. Overall, Kane needs to cut down on the wasted steps, but he is a physical presence in the run game with matchup potential in coverage.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

31. THOMAS HARPER | Notre Dame 5101 | 189 lbs. | 5SR Knoxville, Tenn. (Karns) 11/5/2000 (age 23.47) #13
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (12/0) 13 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 Oklahoma State; Enrolled in January 2019
2020: (11/1) 30 1.0 0.0 0 4 1 Oklahoma State
2021: (12/0) 20 1.5 0.0 1 1 0 Oklahoma State
2022: (7/7) 30 1.5 0.0 0 3 1 Oklahoma State; Missed final six games (right shoulder surgery); Entered portal in December 2022
2023: (11/10) 39 6.0 2.0 1 3 0 Notre Dame; Missed two games (right hand procedure)
Total: (53/18) 132 11.0 2.0 2 11 2

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5101 189 8 7/8 29 3/8 71 1/4 4.49 2.50 1.50 42 10’6” 4.39 7.11 18

SUMMARY: Thomas Harper was born and raised in Knoxville and was high school and college teammates with his older brother (Devin), a si xth-round pick (No. 193)
in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas Harper was an All -State receiver and defensive back at Karns High. A three-star recruit, he had a breakout 2022
season at Oklahoma State but missed the second half of the year with a labrum injury. After entering the portal, he transferr ed to Notre Dame and was the starting
nickel in 2023. Harper was a versatile chess piece in Al Golden’s scheme and made plays at all three levels (dynamic blitzer, as well). His hips are a little st icky, but he
maintains his speed to turn and regain phase in coverage. He sniffs out plays based on play recognition, giving him a head start. Missed tackles were rare on his film.
Overall, Harper didn’t give up many plays on tape — but he didn’t make a ton of plays on the ball, either. He is an alert, explosive nickel with diverse experience.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

32. KENNY LOGAN JR. | Kansas 5107 | 209 lbs. | 5SR St. Augustine, Fla. (Menendez) 10/25/2000 (age 23.50) #1

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (12/0) 14 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Enrolled in July 2019
2020: (9/8) 58 1.0 1.0 1 5 2 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (RS); Led team in tackles and INTs
2021: (12/11) 113 4.0 0.0 2 7 1 Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in tackles and passes defended
2022: (12/12) 96 1.5 0.0 1 6 2 Honorable Mention All-Big 12; Led team in tackles
2023: (13/13) 95 7.0 0.0 1 7 1 Second Team All-Big 12; Led team in tackles
Total: (58/44) 376 13.5 1.0 5 25 6

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5107 209 9 5/8 31 3/4 75 3/4 4.68 2.75 1.70 33 9’8” 4.53 7.14 13

SUMMARY: Kenny Logan Jr. grew up in St. Augustine and is one of three children — his older brother (Brandon James) was an All-American at Florida (2006-09).
Logan was a three-sport standout (basketball, football, track) at Menendez High and played quarterback and defensive back as a senior, rushing for 1,202 yards and
18 touchdowns. A three-star recruit, he had scholarship offers from Alabama, Auburn and others, but Kansas gave him the opportunity to play safety. He led the
Jayhawks in tackles each of the past four years, finishing his career with 376 total stops. Logan is an experienced player (defense and special teams), with the instin cts

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to anticipate and trigger. He runs the alley with conviction, although his aggressive tendencies can draw him out of position (and savvy receivers will set him up.)
Overall, Logan isn’t a premier size/speed athlete for the position, but his spatial awareness keeps him involved with a lot o f plays versus both run and pass.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

33. AKEEM DENT | Florida State 5116 | 203 lbs. | 5SR Pahokee, Fla. (Palm Beach Central) 1/26/2001 (age 23.25) #1

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: (13/5) 35 1.5 0.0 0 7 0 Enrolled in January 2109
2020: (7/5) 13 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 Pandemic-shortened season
2021: (10/8) 42 0.0 0.0 0 5 1
2022: (13/12) 53 0.5 0.0 0 4 0
2023: (11/10) 42 2.0 0.0 2 1 0 Honorable Mention All-ACC
Total: (54/40) 185 4.0 0.0 2 18 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5116 203 8 1/2 31 74 1/4 4.45 2.53 1.53 33 1/2 10’4” 4.41 6.78 16

SUMMARY: Akeem Dent, the youngest of three children, was born and raised in Pahokee. After attending Royal Palm Beach as a freshman, h e transferred to Pahokee
High and led the team to the 2016 state title. He transferred to Palm Beach Central and became one of the top recruits in the state. He flipped from Miami to Florida
State as a recruit and started all five seasons in Tallahassee, bouncing between cornerback, safety and nickel. Dent is an ex plosive athlete with oily hips to redirect
and make up ground. He prefers to play with his hands and can make pass catchers uncomfortable. He brings more pop in run support than expected for a player his
size. He tends to be late with his key-and-diagnose skills, which leaves him late reacting to passes thrown in his zones (only one career interception). Overall, Dent
must improve his eye discipline, but he plays with speed, versatility and physicality — which is a good mix for a potential special teamer.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

34. OMAR BROWN | Nebraska 6006 | 205 lbs. | 5SR Minneapolis, Minn. (North Senior) 10/12/2000 (age 23.54) #12
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (15/15) 77 4.0 0.0 0 11 6 Northern Iowa; Freshman All-American; FCS Defensive Freshman of the Year; First Team All-MVFC
2020: (7/7) 30 2.0 0.0 0 6 1 Northern Iowa; Honorable Mention All-MVFC; Season played in the spring of 2021
2021: (7/7) 33 3.0 0.0 1 3 1 Northern Iowa; Honorable Mention All-MVFC; Missed final five games (injury)
2022: (12/0) 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Nebraska; Enrolled in January 2022
2023: (12/8) 35 3.0 0.0 2 4 1 Nebraska; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; Graduated with degree (December 2023); East-West Shrine Bowl
Total: (53/37) 180 12.0 0.0 3 24 9

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6006 205 9 1/4 30 3/4 76 7/8 4.53 2.69 1.53 35 10’0” 4.38 6.97 11

SUMMARY: Omar Brown grew up in the Minneapolis area. He lettered in basketball and football at Minneapolis North High, helping the latter team to the state title
as a senior. A three-star recruit, he received just a few FCS scholarship offers and signed with Northern Iowa. He set the bar high with six interceptions as a true
freshman corner, then entered the transfer portal after the 2021 season. He became Nebraska’s starting nickel in Tony White’s 3-3-5 scheme in 2023. Brown is a
savvy cover man who plays on the balls of his feet and has the reactive athleticism to drive on throws. He tracks the ball well in the deep third of the field, but h e
might not have ideal split-field range. He fills with a head of steam and looks to wrap-finish versus the run, but he needs to stay square at contact. Overall, Brown is
smoother than he is explosive, but he has the eyes of a cornerback to quickly read and crowd receivers without drawing attent ion from officials.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

35. JULIUS WOOD | East Carolina 6010 | 193 lbs. | 5SR Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge) #9

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES


2019: Blinn (Texas) Community College
2020: Blinn (Texas) Community College
2021: (12/0) 16 1.0 0.0 0 3 0 East Carolina
2022: (13/12) 88 1.5 0.0 3 6 2 East Carolina; Led team in tackles; 47-yard INT TD
2023: (12/12) 87 3.0 0.0 0 3 2 East Carolina; First Team All-AAC; Led team in tackles; Team captain; Graduated (December 2023)
Total: (37/24) 191 5.5 0.0 3 12 4

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6010 193 9 1/2 32 1/4 76 3/4 4.73 2.72 1.70 33 1/2 10’2” 4.43 6.78 11

SUMMARY: Julius Wood played both ways (receiver and defensive back) at Walnut Ridge High in Columbus. A three-star recruit, he received offers from Cincinnati
and Kentucky, but grades were an issue and he signed with Miami (Ohio). However, he was forced to go the j uco route and played at Blinn (Texas) College for two
seasons. He signed with East Carolina in the 2021 class and started 24 straight games at safety to finish his career, leading the Pirates in tackles in 2022 and 2023.
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tackler, and misses weren’t very common on his tape. He is alert as a cover defender, but his lack of range and closing speed often leave him out of position. Overall,
Wood will have a tough time patrolling deep zones in the NFL, but his physicality and run-defending skills are his calling cards. Special teams will be key for him.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

36. PJ JULES | Southern Illinois 5117 | 203 lbs. | 5SR Orlando, Fla. (Jones) 5/18/1998 (age 25.94) #4
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2019: (10/1) 14 1.0 0.0 0 1 0
2020: (9/1) 17 1.0 0.0 0 3 0 Season played in spring of 2021 because of the pandemic
2021: (13/13) 74 3.0 1.0 0 7 1 Honorable Mention All-MVFC; 41-yard INT TD (at Kansas State)
2022: (11/6) 66 4.0 2.5 1 7 0 Second Team All-MVFC; Led team in passes defended and tackles
2023: (13/13) 111 13.0 2.0 1 11 0 First Team All-MVFC; Led team in TFL and tackles; Hula Bowl
Total: (56/34) 282 22.0 5.5 2 29 1

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5117 203 9 1/4 32 77 1/4 - - - 34 1/2 - 4.32 - 19 (no run, broad, 3-cone — left groin)

SUMMARY: PJ Jules was born and raised in Orlando, but he also spent time in Haiti during childhood. At Jones High, he moved up to varsity as a junior and shared a
secondary with Kerby Joseph. Jules led the team in tackles (132) as a senior. A three-star recruit, he had FBS scholarship offers (Syracuse, FAU, UCF), but he connected
with the coaches at FCS Southern Illinois. He earned All-Conference each of his final three years and posted career-best numbers as a senior. A strong wrap tackler,
Jules can run the alley with conviction and handles himself well in the box to make stops at the line. He plays confident in coverage as an underneath zone defender,
with adequate burst and change of direction. He can be late to recover when his eyes get stuck in the wrong place or he’s late sorting through the play. Overall, Jules
is a see-ball, get-ball defender who is consistently around the action, because of his flow range and aggressive nature (which also shows on special teams).

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

37. JOHN HUGGINS | Jackson State 6010 | 213 lbs. | 6SR Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 3/20/2000 (age 24.10) #10
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: (8/0) 3 1.0 0.0 0 1 1 Florida; Missed five games (suspension); Enrolled in June 2018
2019: (3/1) 8 2.0 0.0 0 1 0 Robert Morris; Dismissed from Florida (August 2019)
2020: Garden City (Kan.) Community College
2021: (13/10) 43 3.0 0.0 0 6 0 Jackson State
2022: (10/5) 31 5.5 2.5 0 3 1 Jackson State
2023: (10/3) 35 3.0 0.0 0 2 2 Jackson State
Total: (44/19) 120 14.5 2.5 0 13 4

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COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6010 213 9 3/8 31 3/4 76 3/4 4.45 2.56 1.59 38 1/2 11’1” 4.36 6.91 13

SUMMARY: Jonathan “John” Huggins was an All-Area defensive back at Pine Ridge High as a junior before transferring to Mainland High, where he posted 32 tackles
and one interception as a senior in 2017. A three-star recruit, he initially committed to Florida State but flipped to Florida after Jimbo Fisher resigned. He became one
of the first commits of the Dan Mullen era in Gainesville. However, he was dismissed from the program after one year following an alleged off-field incident (no
charges were filed). He resurfaced at FCS Robert Morris in 2019 and the juco level in 2020 before playing at Jackson State the past three seasons. Huggins was part of
a safety rotation this past season and was clearly one of the best athletes on the field when out there. He is a physical striker but also loses control as a tackler (see
2023 Texas State tape). Overall, Huggins has the athletic profile to make a roster, but he will need to play a more disciplined level of football to survive in the pros.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

38. BEN NIKKEL | Iowa State 6002 | 199 lbs. | 6SR McPherson, Kan. (McPherson) 9/24/1999 (age 24.59) #18
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES
2018: McPherson (Kan.) College
2019: McPherson (Kan.) College
2020: McPherson (Kan.) College
2021: Redshirted Iowa State; Walked on
2022: (12/0) 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Iowa State; Graduated with degree in agricultural business
2023: (12/2) 40 1.0 0.0 0 3 0 Iowa State; Team captain; Put on scholarship (August 2023)
Total: (24/2) 43 1.0 0.0 0 3 0

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP


COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 6002 199 9 1/2 30 5/8 75 3/4 4.45 2.56 1.50 39 1/2 11’4” 4.10 6.82 15

SUMMARY: Ben Nikkel grew up in central Kansas and played wide receiver and defensive back at McPhearson High. He finished his senior year with five touchdown
grabs on offense and 31 tackles and three interceptions on defense. Lightly recruited, he stayed home and e nrolled at NAIA McPhearson (Kan.) College. He totaled
107 catches for 1,570 yards and 14 touchdowns in three years, then walked on at Iowa State in 2021, initially as a receiver b efore moving to the secondary. Nikkel
made a name for himself on special teams (392 snaps, eight tackles) and picked up the nickname “Pogo” from the Cyclones’ strength staff, because of his jumping

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skills. On defense, he is often caught out of position, and his charged-up angles lead to misses. But that mentality serves him well on coverage teams. Overall, Nikkel
faces an uphill climb to make an NFL roster, but his explosive speed and ingrained resiliency can help him earn a backup special -teams role.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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39 Marcus Banks Mississippi State 6003 190 4.45 2.57 1.57 36 1/2 10'5" 4.21 6.90 17 9 29 71 7/8
40 Jalyn Phillips Clemson 6007 204 4.62 2.70 1.56 32 1/2 9'6" 4.34 7.14 18 9 32 3/8 77 1/8
41 Shawn Preston Jr. Mississippi State 5117 201 4.66 2.69 1.61 36 10'3" 4.60 7.13 DNP 9 31 76 7/8
42 Lawrence Johnson SE Missouri State 6002 201 4.56 2.68 1.67 36 10'4" 4.18 7.06 16 8 7/8 31 7/8 77 7/8
43 Trevor Yeboah-Kodie Rutgers 5106 206 4.41 2.61 1.55 34 1/2 10'0" 4.38 6.97 17 9 5/8 30 7/8 74 1/2
44 Kolbi Fuqua Jacksonville State 6014 212 4.59 2.60 1.56 34 10'0" 4.47 7.20 18 8 3/4 31 3/8 77 1/2
45 Jaylen Mahoney Vanderbilt 5105 188 4.51 2.46 1.57 33 1/2 10'0" 4.31 7.03 19 8 5/8 31 7/8 75 1/8
46 Steve Stephens IV Oregon 5117 194 4.64 2.65 1.60 36 9'10" 4.25 DNP 12 10 1/8 31 75
47 Michael Dowell Miami (Ohio) 6001 217 4.52 2.66 1.58 34 1/2 10'4" 4.32 6.98 24 9 5/8 32 3/8 77 1/2
48 Amir Riep Lincoln (Calif.) 5112 200 4.77 2.79 1.67 31 1/2 9'7" 4.47 7.37 14 9 31 3/4 77 1/8
49 Tywan Francis Temple 5104 198 4.65 2.75 1.54 30 1/2 9'6" 4.36 7.14 DNP 8 1/4 30 3/4 72 3/8
50 Chase Williams San Jose State 6007 195 4.65 2.68 1.58 33 9'10" 4.27 7.08 12 9 30 3/8 73
51 Alfahiym Walcott Arkansas 6006 197 4.71 2.64 1.60 31 9'9" 4.50 7.21 5 8 3/8 31 3/4 73 1/4
52 Tra Fluellen M. Tennessee St. 6005 212 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 16 9 5/8 31 75 7/8
53 Rashad Wisdom UTSA 5085 203 4.50 2.59 1.52 37 9'10" 4.11 6.89 DNP 9 1/4 29 70 1/2
54 Nicario Harper Illinois 5113 200 4.50 2.62 1.55 39 1/2 10'1" 4.43 7.18 11 9 31 74 1/8
55 Quinten Arello Dartmouth 6004 202 4.49 DNP DNP 43 1/2 10'6" 4.23 6.88 11 8 7/8 30 1/4 72 7/8
56 Travian Blaylock Wisconsin 5112 197 4.50 2.65 1.62 39 11'0" 4.41 6.81 15 9 1/4 31 1/2 75
57 Walter Reynolds Ohio 5114 197 4.55 2.63 1.56 29 1/2 9'8" 4.55 7.03 9 9 29 5/8 74
58 Sam Mathews Texas A&M 6015 193 4.48 2.59 1.56 34 10'5" 4.38 6.90 13 9 5/8 31 1/2 76
59 Keaton Ellis Penn State 5112 185 4.46 2.70 1.64 39 10'9" 4.35 7.20 13 8 1/2 30 73 1/2
60 Zion Puckett Auburn 5113 213 4.50 2.59 1.56 37 1/2 10'4" 4.40 7.35 14 8 3/4 30 5/8 75
61 Marcus Hooker Youngstown St. 5105 198 4.72 2.70 1.61 36 1/2 10'7" 4.40 7.14 11 9 7/8 32 1/4 77 5/8
62 Josh Green Tennessee State 5082 181 4.69 2.77 1.57 31 1/2 9'9" 4.12 6.82 15 8 5/8 30 1/8 73 7/8
63 Juan Lua UMass 5105 187 4.48 2.56 1.48 35 1/2 9'10" 4.21 7.34 16 9 5/8 30 1/4 73 1/4
64 Jordan Colbert Rhode Island 6017 214 4.58 2.53 1.58 39 1/2 10'5" 4.28 6.80 18 10 1/4 32 1/8 78
65 DJ Brown Notre Dame 6007 199 4.72 2.73 1.58 33 9'1" 4.47 7.04 19 9 1/8 31 1/2 75
66 Derek Slywka Ithaca 6022 215 4.55 2.66 1.56 39 10'7" 4.15 6.78 8 9 1/4 31 3/8 76 1/8
67 Cameron Godfrey Central Arkansas 5112 188 4.56 2.66 1.63 32 1/2 10'2" 4.34 6.76 13 9 3/8 30 7/8 73 3/8
68 Phalen Sanford Nebraska 5106 197 4.58 2.62 1.54 39 10'7" 4.25 6.71 12 9 1/2 29 3/4 73 3/8
69 Clay Fields III Chattanooga 5091 188 4.47 2.40 1.58 37 10'2" 4.21 7.39 10 9 1/8 29 69 5/8
70 Kendarin Ray Tulsa 6031 215 4.56 2.64 1.60 36 1/2 10'5" DNP DNP DNP 9 1/4 32 7/8 78 1/2
71 Keondre Swoopes UAB 5097 188 4.54 2.60 1.57 36 1/2 10'6" 4.38 7.15 14 9 1/2 30 1/4 72 5/8
72 Harold Joiner III Michigan State 6025 219 4.62 2.50 1.61 40 1/2 11'1" 4.34 7.06 7 9 1/2 33 1/8 80 1/4
73 Clayton Bush Illinois 6000 212 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 3/8 29 1/4 72 1/8
74 Aljareek Malry Ball State 5104 182 4.75 2.70 1.59 32 10'0" 4.44 7.32 DNP 8 3/4 32 1/4 73 1/2
75 Alphonso Taylor Arizona State 5113 196 4.69 2.63 1.64 33 10'0" 4.60 7.19 16 10 1/8 32 3/4 78 1/4
76 Sam Lockett III Washington St. 6001 205 4.59 2.71 1.61 38 10'3" 4.21 7.09 10 9 1/2 32 1/4 78 1/4
77 Simeon Blair Memphis 5096 203 4.71 2.62 1.68 31 1/2 9'3" 4.35 7.28 17 8 5/8 31 75 1/2
78 Kenny Churchwell III UCLA 6015 211 4.61 2.68 1.60 34 10'6" 4.37 7.20 15 9 3/4 32 7/8 78 3/8
79 Chelen Garnes Wake Forest 5096 199 4.56 2.62 1.58 37 9'10" 4.32 7.03 18 8 1/2 30 73 1/8
80 Nate Bauer Toledo 5114 198 4.59 2.60 1.56 34 8'7" 4.21 6.84 20 9 29 5/8 71 7/8
81 Lance Wise Jr. Mercer 5073 193 4.59 2.63 1.56 38 9'11" 4.46 7.09 15 8 5/8 30 71
82 Jeremiah Lewis Duke 5114 202 4.72 2.69 1.63 31 1/2 9'4" 4.33 7.15 10 9 1/2 31 3/4 75 1/2
83 Jordan Toles Morgan State 6007 207 4.56 2.62 1.54 35 1/2 10'1" 4.50 7.03 14 9 31 3/8 75 7/8
84 Khalil Dawsey Delaware 5104 180 4.65 2.72 1.61 37 10'11" 4.34 7.00 12 9 7/8 32 1/8 76 5/8
85 Kanion Williams Tulsa 6006 200 4.50 2.60 1.58 32 10'3" 4.47 7.13 16 8 1/2 30 7/8 74
86 Bryce Sheppert Kent State 5092 182 4.50 2.60 1.57 40 1/2 10'2" 4.20 6.96 13 8 3/8 28 7/8 70
87 Jireh Wilson UCF 6020 199 4.52 2.62 1.56 31 1/2 10'5" 4.28 7.10 14 9 7/8 33 1/4 79 5/8
88 John Pupel Boston College 6007 205 4.72 2.67 1.58 36 10'0" 4.21 7.12 15 8 1/2 29 5/8 73 1/8
89 TraJon Cotton Montana 6004 191 4.75 2.70 1.65 31.50 9'4" 4.80 7.45 7 8 1/2 31 1/8 76 1/4
90 Jayden Goodwin Air Force 6005 194 4.75 2.67 1.65 34 1/2 9'9" 4.31 6.98 9 8 1/2 30 3/4 74 1/2
91 Clayton Isbell Coastal Carolina 6020 221 4.80 2.77 1.64 32 9'11" 4.31 7.05 8 10 1/8 33 1/2 83
92 Jaylon King Georgia Tech 6003 193 4.71 2.62 1.52 37 1/2 10'9" 4.33 7.46 20 8 3/4 31 1/8 72 5/8
93 Cooper DeVeau Brown 5104 182 4.59 2.62 1.57 34 1/2 10'1" 4.20 7.30 11 8 5/8 28 3/8 69 7/8
94 Gio Biggers North Carolina 6005 199 4.60 2.63 1.63 36 1/2 10'3" 4.34 7.37 14 9 1/8 32 3/4 78 1/8
95 Mychale Salahuddin Bowie State 5097 203 4.71 2.84 1.66 30 1/2 9'3" 4.96 7.63 10 9 3/8 30 1/4 74 1/2
96 Cedarious Barfield San Diego State 5094 192 4.60 2.63 1.58 33 1/2 9'9" 4.31 7.14 11 9 31 1/4 75 7/8
97 Tre Jenkins San Jose State 5116 213 4.64 2.74 1.69 39 10'4" 4.39 7.15 26 8 5/8 31 72 7/8
98 Jason Simmons Jr. Syracuse 5107 191 4.57 2.57 1.60 35 10'3" 4.22 6.87 11 8 7/8 30 1/4 72 5/8
99 Andrew Russell Kansas 6015 195 4.59 2.69 1.57 35 10'4" 4.18 7.07 DNP 9 3/4 32 1/4 75 1/4

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100 Dell Pettus Troy 5106 200 4.50 2.62 1.58 33 1/2 10'0" 4.36 7.00 18 8 1/4 29 5/8 73 1/8
101 Gilbert Frierson Louisville 6005 218 4.81 2.82 1.65 29 1/2 9'5" 4.53 7.41 20 8 3/4 32 77 1/8
102 Tyrese Ross Samford 5114 194 4.67 2.69 1.59 30 9'8" 4.31 7.55 14 9 1/4 31 3/4 76 7/8
103 Javan Morgan Florida A&M 5097 183 4.56 2.60 1.50 35 10'9" 4.58 7.48 16 9 30 3/4 73
104 DeShawn Gaddie Jr. Ole Miss 6005 191 4.56 2.68 1.58 33 9'7" 4.50 7.38 DNP 8 3/4 30 1/2 73 5/8
105 Demetrius Harris Jr. Buffalo 6012 193 5.05 2.84 1.58 31 9'8" 4.48 7.26 6 9 7/8 31 5/8 76 5/8
106 Tywonne Harris Northern Colorado 5090 180 4.64 2.65 1.51 32 1/2 9'4" 4.44 7.26 14 8 3/8 30 5/8 73 1/2
107 Damien Miller UAB 5115 206 4.78 2.72 1.68 31 1/2 9'6" 4.52 7.46 19 9 3/4 32 75 7/8
108 Hasaan Hypolite Houston 5112 201 4.76 2.74 1.66 33 1/2 9'6" 4.45 7.07 12 9 31 1/4 75 3/8
109 Tyrese Wright Monmouth 5097 211 4.76 2.75 1.67 35 10'0" 4.34 6.91 20 9 3/4 31 3/4 75 3/4
110 Jaylen McCollough Tennessee 6000 202 4.72 2.65 1.62 32 9'7" 4.58 7.52 17 8 3/8 31 1/2 74 3/8
111 Irshaad Davis Troy 5076 181 4.71 2.69 1.62 32 9'10" 4.37 7.42 9 8 3/4 29 1/4 69 3/4
112 Cam'Ron Kelly Louisville 6013 202 4.83 2.74 1.68 33 9'8" 4.44 7.13 DNP 9 1/2 31 76
113 Don Chapman North Carolina 6012 199 4.71 2.72 1.60 35 1/2 9'8" 4.42 7.20 11 9 5/8 30 3/4 75 5/8
114 Caleb Nelson Sacramento St. 5115 186 4.45 2.59 1.51 36 10'7" 4.38 7.09 DNP 8 3/8 32 74 1/8
115 Jordan Washington Southern Utah 5101 190 4.60 2.69 1.49 34 1/2 10'1" 4.47 7.21 19 9 1/2 30 3/8 73
116 Cecil Singleton Jr. Louisiana Tech 6012 208 4.61 2.65 1.57 32 1/2 10'3" 4.33 7.09 14 8 32 3/8 80 3/8
117 Kym-mani King Florida A&M 5091 179 4.55 2.69 1.63 31 10'0" 4.35 7.44 16 9 1/2 30 1/4 73 3/8
118 Carloss Crawford Troy 6007 176 4.76 2.76 1.69 25 10'0" 4.42 7.50 3 8 3/4 32 77 3/8
119 Jeremiah Harris Jacksonville State 5091 181 4.72 2.68 1.66 30 1/2 9'9" 4.83 7.61 17 9 29 5/8 72
120 Quincy Lenton Youngstown St. 5111 209 4.94 2.85 1.69 33 9'1" 4.68 7.42 13 9 1/8 30 5/8 73 3/8
121 Teja Young Ole Miss 5101 182 4.77 2.77 1.72 30 9'0" 4.50 7.41 18 8 7/8 29 71 3/4
122 Judson Tallandier Akron 6010 188 4.70 2.75 1.63 31 1/2 9'8" 4.34 7.01 14 8 1/4 31 3/8 73 1/2
123 Level Price Jr. Montana State 5073 183 4.48 2.52 1.62 32 10’2” 4.24 7.13 18 7 7/8 29 70 5/8
124 Loren Strickland Ball State 5091 199 4.55 2.58 1.58 38 10'5" 4.40 6.95 18 9 3/4 30 1/2 72 5/8
125 Michael Ruttlen Jr. Austin Peay 5090 192 4.60 2.62 1.57 33 1/2 9'5" 4.10 6.95 21 8 3/4 31 72 1/8
126 Solo Turner Illinois 6013 217 4.69 2.70 1.63 33 9'10" 4.50 7.15 15 9 1/2 31 1/2 75 1/4
127 Darius Harper Tennessee State 5097 189 4.65 2.64 1.48 34 1/2 10'9" 4.32 7.11 16 8 1/2 30 1/2 74
128 EJ Jackson Appalachian St. 5100 194 4.53 2.50 1.46 33 1/2 9'8" 4.45 6.90 12 8 7/8 30 7/8 73 3/8
129 Devlin Kirklin New Mexico St. 5114 200 4.45 2.59 1.57 38 1/2 10'3" 4.51 7.27 16 9 3/8 31 7/8 75 3/4
130 Johnny Jean Northeastern St. 6005 197 4.51 2.60 1.60 30 1/2 10'0" 4.50 7.39 DNP 8 7/8 32 1/8 76 1/8
131 Jaden Key Penn 6011 198 4.62 2.50 1.53 39 10'6" 4.28 7.14 15 9 1/2 31 7/8 77 5/8
132 Jai Roe Long Island 5101 188 4.69 2.65 1.66 35 9'5" 4.36 7.15 11 9 30 5/8 75
133 DeJordan Mask UCF 5110 188 4.65 2.73 1.58 35 9'6" 4.33 7.24 DNP 8 5/8 29 7/8 73 5/8
134 Kadon Kauppinen North Dakota 6021 207 4.54 2.70 1.63 37 1/2 10'4" 4.57 7.30 25 8 3/8 31 7/8 75 1/4
135 Andrew Arterburn Western Colorado 5114 206 4.65 2.77 1.63 34 9'11" 4.44 7.67 22 9 1/4 30 1/2 72
136 Rome Weber Western Kentucky 5101 196 4.76 2.67 1.63 31 1/2 9'7" 4.44 6.94 18 9 1/8 30 72 7/8
137 Jaxen Turner UNLV 6007 207 5.06 2.88 1.78 35 9'9" 4.49 7.50 6 9 3/8 31 7/8 74 1/2
138 Richie Coffey Mercer 5097 193 4.57 2.59 1.59 35 10'7" 4.45 7.23 17 8 3/4 30 3/4 72 3/8
139 Jay Stanley Southern Miss 6012 208 4.75 2.71 1.65 33 9'11" 4.33 7.05 11 9 3/8 32 7/8 79 1/2
140 Malcolm Magee South Carolina St. 5117 192 4.70 2.77 1.69 30 9'3" 4.50 7.46 6 9 1/2 31 1/2 75 3/4
141 Matthew Hill South Florida 6010 187 4.62 2.65 1.58 29 1/2 10'0" 4.47 6.94 6 8 5/8 31 7/8 76
142 Dashaun Jerkins UMass 5106 190 4.82 2.71 1.71 31 9'0" 4.54 7.15 10 8 1/4 31 7/8 73 7/8
143 Garrett Morris Samford 5114 212 4.65 2.68 1.61 31 1/2 10'0" 4.28 7.28 16 9 1/2 31 3/8 73 3/4
144 Tyler Judson Southern 5112 198 4.63 2.69 1.64 32 10'1" 4.51 7.47 19 8 3/8 29 5/8 72
145 BJ Harris UNLV 5081 164 4.40 2.57 1.56 36 1/2 10'7" 4.59 7.37 5 8 1/4 29 1/8 70 1/8
146 Alaric Wooten Davenport 5101 194 4.83 2.76 1.64 33 1/2 9'7" 4.47 7.63 DNP 9 1/8 32 75 1/2
147 Quindrelin Hammonds Army 5100 193 4.48 2.51 1.54 36 1/2 9'11" 4.45 7.19 14 10 30 1/8 73
148 Nash Fouch Montana 6024 214 4.78 2.70 1.63 30 1/2 9'5" 4.53 7.60 DNP 8 3/4 30 1/2 73 1/8
149 Javotrick Dotrey TAMU-Commerce 5111 182 4.52 2.63 1.64 33 1/2 9'6" 4.27 7.06 13 8 1/2 30 3/4 74 5/8
150 Brent Jackson Rhode Island 6021 206 4.96 2.72 1.78 31 1/2 9'8" 4.37 7.27 16 9 5/8 33 1/8 80 1/2
151 Que Reid James Madison 5105 201 4.64 2.66 1.60 33 9'10" 4.55 7.22 18 9 30 74 1/2
152 Reggie Pearson Oklahoma 5103 201 4.65 2.63 1.56 32 1/2 9'6" 4.27 6.80 21 8 7/8 30 5/8 73
153 Malachi Buckner North Dakota 5115 206 4.74 2.70 1.63 29 1/2 9'2" 4.46 7.58 14 9 1/8 31 74 3/8
154 Steven Comstock Freno State 6010 199 4.62 2.67 1.63 33 1/2 10'2" 4.35 DNP 12 9 30 1/8 71 7/8
155 Nick Ross Appalachian State 5093 185 4.55 2.54 1.53 33 1/2 9'10" 4.43 7.18 23 9 1/4 30 73 3/4
156 Nasir Peoples Virginia Tech 5115 200 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 9 30 1/8 73 1/2
157 DeAngelo Gibbs South Carolina 6014 215 5.05 2.91 1.69 27 1/2 8'10" 4.84 8.43 4 9 1/2 32 1/4 78
158 Keenan Leachman Alcorn State 5105 220 4.75 2.77 1.74 31 9'4" 4.45 7.65 21 8 3/8 30 5/8 74
159 TyGee Leach Georgia State 5101 198 4.82 2.83 1.61 34 1/2 10'3" 4.27 7.38 19 9 32 75
160 Trenton Holloway UNLV 5104 189 4.70 2.77 1.71 34 1/2 10'2" 4.43 7.22 7 8 3/8 30 1/2 72 1/2
161 Ja'ron Kilpatrick Benedict 5093 182 4.60 2.65 1.53 31 1/2 9'3" 4.80 7.34 DNP 9 1/4 30 70 7/8
162 Chris Adimora SMU 6000 228 4.68 2.78 1.73 31 1/2 9'8" 4.52 7.47 13 9 1/4 32 1/8 75 3/4
163 Jabari Moore Army 5103 186 4.75 2.68 1.59 35 9'9" 4.31 7.02 11 8 3/4 30 1/4 75
164 Nate Thompson Akron 6023 210 4.75 2.78 1.68 33 1/2 9'9" 4.41 7.20 13 9 3/8 32 3/8 78 3/4
165 D'Verik Daniel FIU 5081 200 4.87 2.71 1.57 27 9'5" 4.63 7.28 11 8 1/2 31 1/8 75 3/4
166 Quentin Gaskill Bloomsburg 5106 188 4.61 2.45 1.53 34 1/2 10'1" 4.33 7.28 19 9 3/8 30 7/8 74 1/2

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167 Londyn Craft Eastern Michigan 6000 213 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 7/8 29 1/2 73 3/8
168 Jarius Reimonenq James Madison 5097 196 4.82 2.78 1.65 29 1/2 9'3" 4.41 7.00 15 8 1/8 29 1/4 74
169 Rodrick Ward Colorado 5102 183 4.53 2.63 1.59 35 1/2 10'6" 4.53 7.57 18 7 7/8 30 1/2 74 5/8
170 Jalon Ferrell UMass 6013 200 4.63 2.64 1.60 34 1/2 10'2" 4.33 7.57 13 8 7/8 31 1/8 77 1/4
171 Davotrick Dotrey TAMU-Commerce 5105 181 4.71 2.78 1.65 31 1/2 10'0" 4.50 7.20 14 8 3/4 30 3/8 74
172 Jordan Carter Southern 5097 187 4.75 2.70 1.60 34 9'8" 4.81 7.47 16 8 5/8 31 3/4 76 1/8
173 John Gregory Limestone 6007 204 4.53 2.73 1.53 36 1/2 10'3" 4.31 7.20 17 9 1/4 32 1/4 76
174 Cody Coleman Southern Utah 5095 176 4.53 2.67 1.50 35 9'2" 4.51 7.34 16 8 5/8 28 3/4 70 1/2
175 Carson Walter Citadel 5103 205 DNP DNP DNP 34 9'5" 4.70 7.38 16 8 7/8 30 3/8 74 1/2
176 Jordan Anderson UCLA 5100 204 4.84 2.85 1.75 31 1/2 9'4" 4.53 6.93 19 9 3/8 30 70 3/4
177 Darius Swanson Tulane 6011 201 4.71 2.66 1.61 34 10'7" 4.50 7.27 16 9 1/4 31 3/4 77 1/8
178 Kel Williams West Alabama 5087 168 4.73 2.76 1.66 27 1/2 9'1" 4.41 7.36 8 9 1/8 31 1/4 73 1/8
179 Devuntray Hampton Western Carolina 5087 187 4.74 2.75 1.64 29 8'9" 4.80 7.60 11 7 5/8 30 1/2 74
180 LJ Anderson Weber State 5103 180 4.78 2.81 1.67 33 9'5" 4.57 7.06 9 8 5/8 30 3/4 75 1/8
181 Martell Irby Arizona 5082 189 4.84 2.76 1.68 29 9'5" 4.41 7.25 12 10 1/8 30 3/8 75 3/8
182 Korey Kelley Howard Payne 5102 194 4.59 2.57 1.63 36 1/2 9'11" 4.39 7.28 11 10 3/8 32 1/4 75 1/8
183 Austin Goffney UL-Monroe 5103 206 4.98 2.81 1.75 33 9'7" 4.46 7.25 14 9 1/4 30 1/2 75 1/4
184 Ezekiel Robbins Nevada 5107 184 4.90 2.82 1.73 30 1/2 10'0" 4.40 7.39 4 9 30 1/8 72 5/8
185 Michael Woolridge Saginaw Valley St. 6027 208 4.82 2.76 1.71 32 10'1" 4.47 6.98 14 10 1/8 32 77 1/2
186 Brandon Bishop Liberty 5116 194 4.61 2.61 1.63 36 9'11" 4.18 6.94 16 9 3/4 30 1/4 75
187 Jayden Wickware San Diego 5110 187 4.90 2.76 1.70 36 9'9" 4.26 7.24 13 8 3/4 30 1/2 73 1/8
188 Aaron Reynolds Abilene Christian 6030 198 4.76 2.61 1.59 37 10'3" 4.38 6.89 8 8 3/8 31 1/2 75 5/8
189 Josh Sarratt James Madison 5095 186 4.63 2.66 1.65 32 1/2 9'5" 4.44 7.09 17 8 5/8 29 7/8 69 3/4
190 Kris Williams UNLV 5091 191 4.81 2.77 1.64 32 1/2 9'6" 4.72 7.37 16 8 3/8 30 1/2 71 5/8
191 Jaylen Evans South Carolina St. 5111 195 4.80 2.77 1.61 31 1/2 9'5" 4.62 7.25 9 8 7/8 30 7/8 75 1/2
192 Cory McLellan CSU-Pueblo 6014 202 4.90 2.82 1.59 29 1/2 9'1" 4.46 7.20 DNP 8 1/4 30 5/8 73 1/2
193 George Moreno UC Davis 5092 180 4.58 2.68 1.60 35 1/2 10'4" 4.31 7.14 13 9 1/8 30 3/8 71 3/4
194 Jonathan Jones East Carolina 6000 189 4.94 2.78 1.63 27 1/2 9'11" 4.47 7.28 DNP 8 7/8 30 3/4 74 1/8
195 Dawson Pierre Concordia (Can.) 6017 219 4.77 2.74 1.57 34 9'10" 4.58 7.47 17 10 1/8 32 76
196 Antonio Brooks Houston 5096 205 4.91 2.82 1.69 28 1/2 9'4" 4.65 7.34 13 9 1/8 30 5/8 74 1/4
197 Major Dedmond Ferris State 5115 198 4.83 2.76 1.75 29 1/2 9'3" 4.47 7.10 13 8 7/8 32 77 7/8
198 Michael Lacey Pittsburg State 5081 190 4.66 2.66 1.57 33 1/2 10'3" 4.76 7.39 15 7 1/2 29 7/8 72 3/4
199 Jahsen Wint Marshall 5112 199 4.78 2.78 1.65 34 10'4" 4.22 7.09 15 8 7/8 30 1/2 74 3/8
200 Michael Bates Jr. Michigan Tech 5100 211 4.70 2.62 1.64 35 9'6" 4.63 7.45 25 10 1/8 30 1/2 73 7/8
201 Naseme Colvin Weber State 6002 206 4.59 2.63 1.60 35 10'4" 4.35 7.21 13 9 1/2 31 3/4 76 1/4
202 Joshua Madison Coastal Carolina 5104 198 5.08 2.88 1.70 25 8'3" 4.72 7.47 9 9 29 69 7/8
203 Jaydon Brunson Grambling 5073 177 4.88 2.83 1.69 31 8'5" 4.72 7.83 DNP 8 5/8 29 1/8 69 3/8
204 Luke Bussel Virginia Tech 6003 215 4.84 2.83 1.69 32 1/2 9'7" 4.45 7.41 20 9 1/2 31 3/8 73 5/8
205 Darmario Nichols West Alabama 5103 183 4.82 2.81 1.62 30 9'8" 4.59 7.47 4 9 1/8 31 1/8 74 1/2
206 Jay Boyd Shaw 5101 169 4.86 2.75 1.60 32 10'2" 4.65 7.68 4 8 3/4 30 3/4 73 1/2
207 Deandre Moss North Greenville 5080 203 4.83 2.83 1.71 28 1/2 8'9" 4.46 7.69 14 7 7/8 29 67 1/2
208 Dylan Morris Fayetteville State 5091 191 4.82 2.60 1.62 31 1/2 9'3" 5.01 7.48 8 8 1/2 29 1/2 73 3/4
209 Jacob Harris Valdosta State 5117 196 4.75 2.75 1.68 31 9'9" 4.38 7.21 14 8 7/8 31 72 3/4
210 Ryan Fields Grambling 6005 187 4.90 2.84 1.71 30 1/2 9'3" 4.72 7.90 11 7 1/2 30 1/2 74 1/2
211 Manny Smith NC Central 5106 200 4.90 2.78 1.70 34 1/2 8'8" 4.58 7.67 15 8 7/8 31 5/8 75
212 Ron Carroll Saint Xavier 5112 182 4.81 2.74 1.63 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 8 1/2 31 73 7/8
213 Ar'Shon Willis Northern State 5112 210 4.98 2.90 1.74 23 1/2 8'5" 4.71 7.59 DNP 8 7/8 30 3/4 72 3/4
214 Antoine Holloway II Notre Dame College 5071 183 4.88 2.80 1.67 34 1/2 9'10" 4.34 7.30 12 9 31 71 1/2
215 Shawn Dourseau Northern Arizona 5102 182 4.90 2.78 1.75 31 9'2" 4.63 7.40 13 8 1/2 29 70 7/8
216 Markeith Montgomery Kennesaw State 5100 190 4.95 2.75 1.72 DNP DNP 4.44 DNP DNP 8 29 68 3/4

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SPECIALISTS

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SPECIALISTS

KICKERS SCHOOL GRADE HEIGHT WEIGHT HAND ARM WING


1. WILL REICHARD Alabama 5th 6007 187 8 1/2 31 73 5/8
2. CAMERON LITTLE Arkansas 6th-7th 6010 172 9 1/4 30 1/2 73 5/8
3. JOSHUA KARTY Stanford 6th-7th 6017 207 9 1/8 31 1/2 76 3/8
4. HARRISON MEVIS Missouri 7th-PFA 5117 241 8 7/8 30 3/4 74 3/8
5. NOAH RAUSCHENBERG North Texas PFA 6003 198 9 3/8 31 74 1/4
6. SPENCER SHRADER Notre Dame PFA 6014 201 9 31 3/8 74 1/2
7. MATTHEW COOK Northern Iowa PFA 5114 196 9 5/8 29 7/8 77 1/4
8. ALEX HALE Oklahoma State PFA 6005 203 8 3/8 31 3/4 76 3/8
9. JAMES TURNER Michigan PFA 5117 190 8 3/8 30 1/2 73 5/8
10. ALEX MCNULTY Buffalo PFA 6004 223 9 1/8 30 1/2 75 7/8

PUNTERS SCHOOL GRADE HEIGHT WEIGHT HAND ARM WING


1. TORY TAYLOR Iowa 4th 6037 223 9 32 1/8 79
2. RYAN REHKOW BYU 6th-7th 6043 235 8 7/8 31 1/4 76 3/8
3. AUSTIN MCNAMARA Texas Tech 7th-PFA 6050 204 10 1/2 33 1/2 80 3/8
4. MATTHEW HAYBALL Vanderbilt 7th-PFA 6004 190 9 5/8 29 1/2 72 1/2
5. COLTON SPANGLER Maryland PFA 5114 188 8 1/8 30 3/8 74 1/8
6. NIK CONSTANTINOU Texas A&M PFA 6022 223 9 3/4 33 78
7. JACK BROWNING San Diego State PFA 5112 190 8 3/4 30 1/8 74 1/2
8. RYAN SANBORN Texas PFA 6022 212 8 3/4 31 3/8 76
9. PORTER WILSON Duke PFA 6044 241 8 3/4 32 78 3/8
10. RICARDO CHAVEZ Idaho PFA 6013 199 8 1/4 30 72 1/4

LONG SNAPPERS SCHOOL GRADE HEIGHT WEIGHT HAND ARM WING


1. PETER BOWDEN Wisconsin 7th-PFA 6023 239 8 3/4 30 1/4 74 1/2
2. MARCO ORTIZ Nebraska PFA 6042 253 8 3/8 31 1/2 79 7/8
3. WILLIAM MOTE Georgia PFA 6013 239 9 3/8 31 3/8 76 1/4
4. JOE SHIMKO NC State PFA 5115 233 9 1/8 29 1/2 74
5. RANDEN PLATTNER Kansas State PFA 6023 244 9 1/4 30 7/8 75 7/8

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TOPPROSPECTS

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TOP 100 DRAFT BOARD

PROSPECT POS. SCHOOL PROSPECT POS. SCHOOL


1 CALEB WILLIAMS QB1 USC 51 RUKE ORHORHORO DT4 Clemson
2 MARVIN HARRISON JR. WR1 Ohio State 52 MICHAEL PENIX JR. QB6 Washington
3 MALIK NABERS WR2 LSU 53 JAVON BULLARD SAF2 Georgia
4 DRAKE MAYE QB2 North Carolina 54 MALACHI CORLEY WR11 Western Kentucky
5 JOE ALT OT1 Notre Dame 55 T.J. TAMPA CB8 Iowa State
6 ROME ODUNZE WR3 Washington 56 DOMINICK PUNI OG5 Kansas
7 BROCK BOWERS TE1 Georgia 57 JA'TAVION SANDERS TE2 Texas
8 JAYDEN DANIELS QB3 LSU 58 TROY FRANKLIN WR12 Oregon
9 TROY FAUTANU OG1 Washington 59 PATRICK PAUL OT8 Houston
10 TERRION ARNOLD CB1 Alabama 60 MIKE HALL JR. DT5 Ohio State
11 QUINYON MITCHELL CB2 Toledo 61 ANDRU PHILLIPS CB9 Kentucky
12 OLU FASHANU OT2 Penn State 62 KAMARI LASSITER CB10 Georgia
13 JC LATHAM OT3 Alabama 63 MAX MELTON CB11 Rutgers
14 DALLAS TURNER EDGE1 Alabama 64 MAASON SMITH DT6 LSU
15 BRIAN THOMAS JR. WR4 LSU 65 ADISA ISAAC EDGE7 Penn State
16 BYRON MURPHY II DT1 Texas 66 BRANDON COLEMAN OT9 TCU
17 TALIESE FUAGA OT4 Oregon State 67 CHRIS BRASWELL EDGE8 Alabama
18 GRAHAM BARTON OC1 Duke 68 TYLER NUBIN SAF3 Minnesota
19 AMARIUS MIMS OT5 Georgia 69 ROGER ROSENGARTEN OT10 Washington
20 JARED VERSE EDGE2 Florida State 70 COLE BISHOP SAF4 Utah
21 J.J. MCCARTHY QB4 Michigan 71 BRADEN FISKE DT7 Florida State
22 LAIATU LATU EDGE3 UCLA 72 SPENCER RATTLER QB7 South Carolina
23 JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON OC2 Oregon 73 BLAKE FISHER OT11 Notre Dame
24 NATE WIGGINS CB3 Clemson 74 JA'LYNN POLK WR13 Washington
25 COOPER DEJEAN CB4 Iowa 75 BRANDON DORLUS DT8 Oregon
26 CHOP ROBINSON EDGE4 Penn State 76 XAVIER LEGETTE WR14 South Carolina
27 TYLER GUYTON OT6 Oklahoma 77 BLAKE CORUM RB2 Michigan
28 JOHNNY NEWTON DT2 Illinois 78 AUSTIN BOOKER EDGE9 Kansas
29 JORDAN MORGAN OG2 Arizona 79 KAMREN KINCHENS SAF5 Miami
30 KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY CB5 Alabama 80 THEO JOHNSON TE3 Penn State
31 LADD MCCONKEY WR5 Georgia 81 TREY BENSON RB3 Florida State
32 MARSHAWN KNEELAND EDGE5 Western Michigan 82 BRALEN TRICE EDGE10 Washington
33 ADONAI MITCHELL WR6 Texas 83 JAYLEN WRIGHT RB4 Tennessee
34 ZACH FRAZIER OC3 West Virginia 84 MALIK MUSTAPHA SAF6 Wake Forest
35 DARIUS ROBINSON EDGE6 Missouri 85 ISAIAH ADAMS OG6 Illinois
36 KRIS JENKINS DT3 Michigan 86 TREVIN WALLACE LB3 Kentucky
37 KEON COLEMAN WR7 Florida State 87 KIRAN AMEGADJIE OT12 Yale
38 COOPER BEEBE OG3 Kansas State 88 PAYTON WILSON LB4 NC State
39 JADEN HICKS SAF1 Washington State 89 JARED WILEY TE4 TCU
40 KINGSLEY SUAMATAIA OT7 BYU 90 MALIK WASHINGTON WR15 Virginia
41 ROMAN WILSON WR8 Michigan 91 MARSHAWN LLOYD RB5 USC
42 JUNIOR COLSON LB1 Michigan 92 DJ JAMES CB12 Auburn
43 MIKE SAINRISTIL CB6 Michigan 93 DEVONTEZ WALKER WR16 North Carolina
44 BO NIX QB5 Oregon 94 JONAH ELLISS EDGE11 Utah
45 RICKY PEARSALL WR9 Florida 95 MEKHI WINGO DT9 LSU
46 EDGERRIN COOPER LB2 Texas A&M 96 DADRION TAYLOR-DEMERSON SAF7 Texas Tech
47 CHRISTIAN HAYNES OG4 Connecticut 97 BRAELON ALLEN RB6 Wisconsin
48 JONATHON BROOKS RB1 Texas 98 AUDRIC ESTIME RB7 Notre Dame
49 ENNIS RAKESTRAW JR. CB7 Missouri 99 CHRISTIAN MAHOGANY OG7 Boston College
50 XAVIER WORTHY WR10 Texas 100 JERMAINE BURTON WR17 Alabama

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