2017 Draft Prospect Thread

[fightingirish595]

I've mentioned Jarron Jones before, but it's worth revisiting his game against Miami. He had 6 tackles for a loss, and was simply unblockable one on one. Big, strong frame. Just watch the first few plays. He single-handedly destroys Miami's first series.

I vouch for Jones

 

[BobDigital]

My opinions of draft needs are changing with every game Cannon plays. If he keeps this up I don't look to upgrade him and instead look for a swing tackle which knocks the picks down a few rounds.

My top proirities are DE (we need a pass rush badly), S (I think we need to replace Harmon) CB (could always use one more) RB (Blount isn't great and is only getting older) LB (Roberts may well prove to be a good starter but i don't see the #3 guy on this roster).

So my draft would be assuming no JAG trade.

#32 - Charles Harris - DE 6'3 255lbs - Though I wouldn't say from what i have seen he is great at setting the edge he is a natural pass rusher which is something the Pats need badly.
#64 - Justin Evans - S - 6'0 200LBs - Though many sites list him as a SS i like his coverage okay. However when Bill picks a safety in the 2nd round it is likely to be a guy projected at least 3 rounds later.
#96 - Jourdan Lewis - CB 5'9 180lbs - A player who really has a lot of talent and though not the size a lot of people want can still be valuable and with Rowe in the fold we have our tall CB.
3rd Comp/4th - Corey Clement - Big Back who has a good chance to be something. Perhaps good value here.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

My opinions of draft needs are changing with every game Cannon plays. If he keeps this up I don't look to upgrade him and instead look for a swing tackle which knocks the picks down a few rounds.

My top proirities are DE (we need a pass rush badly), S (I think we need to replace Harmon) CB (could always use one more) RB (Blount isn't great and is only getting older) LB (Roberts may well prove to be a good starter but i don't see the #3 guy on this roster).

So my draft would be assuming no JAG trade.

#32 - Charles Harris - DE 6'3 255lbs - Though I wouldn't say from what i have seen he is great at setting the edge he is a natural pass rusher which is something the Pats need badly.
#64 - Justin Evans - S - 6'0 200LBs - Though many sites list him as a SS i like his coverage okay. However when Bills picks a safety is the 2nd round it is likely to be a guy projected at least 3 rounds later.
#96 - Jourdan Lewis - CB 5'9 180lbs - A player who really has a lot of talent and though not the size a lot of people want can still be valuable and with Rowe in the fold we have our tall CB.
3rd Comp/4th - Corey Clement - Big Back who has a good chance to be something. Perhaps good value here.

Big Lewis fan and that would be the steal of the draft. He seems like a perfect fit for the slot/nickel. I have him comp to Dre Bly right now.

Harris has shown some decent bend around the loop

Evans is a solid pick and ive seen him go everywhere (S is talented, heavy and deep. Def could upgrade here, esp at ss)

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Jourdan Lewis might have the stickiest coverage I've ever seen. If he were a little bigger he'd be a top ten pick. As it is, he may end up available much later than his talent would otherwise warrant. He would immediately fix our slot corner position. He's what we want Cyrus Jones to become.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

My man crush continues to grow. Wish he were better at extending his arms and using his hands, but wow what a motor!

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Jourdan Lewis might have the stickiest coverage I've ever seen. If he were a little bigger he'd be a top ten pick. As it is, he may end up available much later than his talent would otherwise warrant. He would immediately fix our slot corner position. He's what we want Cyrus Jones to become.

Hes def one of my favorites. Hes just so good. And agree. If he was 3-4 inches taller hes a lottery pick.

I like his frame and build though. Obs not huge but thick throughout which i love.

Great reaction through and through. Plays on a "short leash" i like to call it when you're in the defenders hip pocket. His size will always limit him but hes destined for the nickel/slot but he can get up there and make a play on a 50/50.

Not a killa like Mayock would say but he'll always stick his nose in there and try to make a play even if hes not close to the runner.

I think hes a first rounder but teams may past. Anything past 40 would be steal of draft territory imo. Corner really is incredibly deep. Its actually comedy at this point.

Just off the top ...

1)Cam Sutton
2)M.Humphrey
3)J.Lewis
4)Q.Wilson
5)Teez
6)M.Lattimore
7)M.White
8)Tank
9)D.King
10)G.Conley
11)C.Uzi
12)J.Summers
13)A.Jackson
14)D.Kazee
15)F.Moreau
16)S.Jones
17)D.Lawrence
18)K.King
19)B.Facyson
20)J.Myrick
21)J. Cutrer
22)J. Thomas
23)T. White
24)D.Dawson
25)T. Bridges
26)D. Thomas
27)S. Shelton

Im blanking and sure theres a few more.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

My man crush continues to grow. Wish he were better at extending his arms and using his hands, but wow what a motor!

He's def helped himself this year. His effort and want to are there. Effort +Athleticism. I think he ran some track in high school? Again another guy that if was 6'5-6'6 would go higher.

I see a late 2nd-3rd rn.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

He ran a personal best of 10.58 seconds in the 100M in high school at like 240 pounds.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

He ran a personal best of 10.58 seconds in the 100M in high school at like 240 pounds.

I knew it was under 10.60 and at 240 thats impressive.

Big things for me

1)Hand movement
2)Counter moves

And like you said not extending or locking out through contact, esp his bull rush caused him to miss at 3 plays in that cut and i stopped watching at 8:07.

I think tho. Hes quick and "light". Can move him around and stand him up. Id like to see him inside a lil bit more. But that'll come with more experience and counters.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Definitely agree with you. I'd like to see him in the Collins role, not as a traditional DE. He's still raw, but I think he has great potential. If he's available at the end of round 2, it's worth a gamble. Can't be worse than Cunningham.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Definitely agree with you. I'd like to see him in the Collins role, not as a traditional DE. He's still raw, but I think he has great potential. If he's available at the end of round 2, it's worth a gamble. Can't be worse than Cunningham.

Have you watched Haynes from Ole Miss at all. I think hes an interesting guy at 6'3/223. Play on the line but obvs would switch to a backer role, similar to Collins imo.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

PFF
Here is the ultimate college football team, utilizing the best available senior at each position:

Quarterback
Greg Ward Jr., Houston

One of the best run-pass threats in the nation, Ward is having another strong season with the No. 7 passing grade at 80.6 and the No. 10 rushing grade at 89.4. He also ranks 10th in adjusted completion percentage at 75.6 percent, as his work in the passing game has continued to improve. Despite the disappointment that Houston has not made a run at the College Football Playoff this season, Ward has done his part and he is capping his career with a strong effort.

Running backs
Kareem Hunt, Toledo

If you’re paying attention to #MACtion on random weeknights, you’ll see Hunt running all over your television as he’s the top-graded running back in the country at 88.6 overall. He keeps Toledo’s offense on schedule, always running productively while forcing 44 misses tackles (fourth in the nation) along the way.

Donnel Pumphrey, San Diego State

With the No. 2 rushing grade in the country at 84.6, Pumphrey has been a highlight reel all season with 52 forced missed tackles and four 200-yard games. He’s the focal point of San Diego State’s run-heavy attack, and he’s used his shiftiness to lead the Aztecs to a dominant run through the Mountain West.

Wide receivers
Corey Davis, Western Michigan

There’s no hiding our love for Davis’ game, as he has the route running, body control and run-after-the-catch skills to be the top receiver off the board come draft time. He’s been ranked as a top-10 receiver each of the last two seasons, and he’s continued to dominate this year with 14 touchdowns to tie for second in the nation.

Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma

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This has been a breakout season for Westbrook. He’s become the go-to guy for Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield, forming the Maybrook™ connection. He now has the nation’s No. 2 overall receiving grade at 89.4. He’s been unstoppable since Week 4, making plays at all levels of the field while finding the end zone 12 times in the last six games.

Austin Carr, Northwestern

Another breakout sensation this season, Carr now has the top receiving grade in the country at 90.8, and he has 1,010 yards on 70 receptions on only 103 targets (68.0 percent catch rate). He’s also caught 10 touchdowns while averaging 3.27 yards per route from the slot, best among Power-5 receivers.

Tight end
Evan Engram, Ole Miss

A familiar face on the Dream Team, Engram has the No. 4 receiving grade in the country at 85.8. He can move around the formation to create mismatches in the passing game, and his three-year blocking grade is reasonable enough to trust him to make blocks on the move.

Offensive tackles
Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin

One of our favorite players to watch this season, Ramczyk has stepped right in as a productive left tackle for Wisconsin. He brings in-line power and second-level agility to the run game while playing sound in pass protection. He’s been moving up our draft board as well.

Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky

With three strong years of grading, Lamp is showing no signs of slowing down, as he ranks atop the offensive tackle rankings at 87.4 overall. He’s allowed only one pressure all season and he may have had the best showing of any tackle this season against the fierce Alabama defensive front.

Guards
Dan Feeney, Indiana

One of the best pass-protecting guards in the country, Feeney has allowed only one pressure all season, and his three-year total now sits at 15 pressures on 1,062 pass-blocking attempts. He’s taken great strides in the run game to grade at 83.6 this season, all adding up to an 85.5 overall grade that ranks third in the nation.

Josh Boutte, LSU

With an 87.1 grade as a run-blocker, Boutte is one of the key parts of the nation’s top offensive line. He’s also been solid in pass protection at 82.6 while surrending only three pressures on the year. Boutte brings power to our Dream Team offensive line.

Center
Tyler Orlosky, West Virginia

Orlosky has three years of strong grading in the PFF system, this year sitting at 86.0 overall to rank third in the nation. He doesn’t lose many blocks in the run game, leading to the No. 6 ranking as a run-blocker at 78.8, and he’s only allowed four pressures on 315 attempts in pass protection, good for the second-best pass-block grade at 88.8.

Edge rushers
Jordan Willis, Kansas State

After a strong season last year, Willis ranks among the nation’s best with a 91.6 overall grade that now leads all Power-5 edge rushers. His strong hands allow him to shed blocks quickly, leading to the top grade against the run at 89.5 and an identical 89.5 pass-rushing grade that ranks fifth behind nine sacks, five QB hits, and 33 hurries on 322 rushes.

Takkarist McKinley, UCLA

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McKinley first caught our eye in 2014, as he picked up 16 pressures on only 102 rushes, and he’s improved his game every year since. This season, his 88.2 overall grade ranks seventh among edge defenders with a well-rounded 85.9 grade against the run and an 86.5 mark as a pass-rusher. McKinley has nine sacks, seven QB hits, and 26 hurries on only 227 rushes this season.

Defensive interior
Jake Replogle, Purdue

One of the most underrated players in the country for the second straight year, Replogle’s 91.8 overall grade sits atop the interior defensive line rankings, while his 90.6 pass-rush grade ranks third. He’s disruptive in all phases, and he has a sack, eight QB hits and 20 hurries on only 158 rushes this season.

Jonathan Allen, Alabama

With an outside shot to be a Heisman finalist, Allen has taken his strong game to the next level this season, now sitting at No. 2 on the PFF Draft Board. With eight sacks, nine QB hits, and 27 hurries on 270 rushes, Allen has the top pass-rushing grade at 95.0 and he’s been strong against the run at 83.5.

Linebacker
Reuben Foster, Alabama

Foster remains atop the linebacker rankings at 91.6 overall, including the top grade against the run at 88.5. He can take on blocks in the run game or shed them quickly to make plays, all while finishing well with only four missed tackles on the year. Foster has also been strong in coverage at 86.9, building on last year’s strong effort that saw him tie for the national lead among linebackers with seven pass breakups.

Calvin Munson, San Diego State

It’s been three straight years of outstanding grades for Munson who currently ranks third with an 89.3 overall grade. He wins in all phases, showing well against the run (84.9), in coverage (84.0), and as a pass-rusher (78.1), where he’s picked up three sacks, six hits, and nine hurries on the year.

Jarrad Davis, Florida

Davis is aggressive in the run game, as he’s willing to take on and destroy blocks, and he’s been strong in coverage this season while playing through injury in recent weeks. That same aggressiveness allows Davis to disrupt as a blitzer, as he has two sacks, six QB hits, and 11 hurries on the season.

Cornerbacks
Desmond King, Iowa

Perhaps the best zone corner in the country, King can read route concepts and quarterbacks while finishing plays with strong ball skills. He’s also annually among the top corners as a run defender (83.3 this season) while rarely missing tackles (only seven in three years).

Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson

With his length and movement skills, Tankersley can play press-man coverage while also locking onto receivers downfield. His 89.5 grade ranks third in the nation this season, as he’s allowed only 4.3 yards per attempt this season.

Jourdan Lewis, Michigan

Lewis brings a feisty man-coverage component to the Dream Team, as he locks onto receivers and finishes plays with outstanding ball skills. He’s allowed only four catches on 23 targets this season while getting his hands on seven (two interceptions, five passes defensed). Bigger receivers can give Lewis trouble, but he may be the best pure man coverage corner in the country.

Safeties
Marcus Maye, Florida

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Maye excels at working downhill in the running game, while also showing well in zone coverage or while locking onto tight ends. He’s tied up some tackling issues this season, missing only one all year after missing four a year ago, all leading to efficient play that has him ranked 12th in the nation with a 83.8 grade. He’s graded well all three years in the PFF system.

Nate Gerry, Nebraska

The top-graded coverage safety in the country in 2014, Gerry is right back in that spot with a 92.4 mark this year. He’s gotten his hands on nine passes (four interceptions, five passes defensed) while also taking a major step forward as a tackler, where he’s missed only four this year after missing 25 over the last two seasons.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

PFF Draft Board through 10 weeks

1. Myles Garrett, Edge, Texas A&M
Already an elite pass-rusher off the edge, Garrett has improved as a run defender, now ranking fifth in the nation at 86.6. That improvement is the icing on the cake as Garrett sits atop the board because of his ability to pressure the quarterback, something he’s done 148 times (26 sacks, 33 hits, 89 hurries) on 862 rushes in his college career. His size, speed and strength should translate well at the next level.


2. Jonathan Allen, DT, Alabama
One of the biggest risers this season, Allen has gone from first-rounder to top-five potential with a dominant season in which he leads all interior defensive linemen with a 95.0 pass rush grade. He can win all over the line of scrimmage as a rusher while he’s shown well against the run in his first extended action in that area. Allen brings versatility and production to the defensive line.

3. Derek Barnett, Edge, Tennessee
Barnett continues to change perception about his game as he was once considered a run-first player but he produces as a pass-rusher at an elite level. His 91.5 grade leads all Power-5 rushers as he’s notched nine sacks, 12 QB hits, and 23 hurries on 246 rushes this season. He’s always been strong against the run, but his pass-rush production is difficult to ignore even if he doesn’t possess the classic edge-rushing look like Garrett.

4. Desmond King, CB, Iowa
With three years of strong grading, King continues to produce as he excels in zone coverage, where he can read both route concepts and the quarterback. He has a knack for playing the ball, deflecting six passes and intercepting another this season while knocking away 12 to go with eight interceptions last season. King is also one of the best run-stopping cornerbacks in the country, as he always ranks near the top and he’s only missed seven of his 180 tackling attempts over the last three years.

5. Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
There are a number of long cornerbacks in the first-round mix and Tankersley ranks among the top options. At 6-foot-1, he has an intriguing NFL frame that can disrupt wide receivers in press coverage but he also moves well enough to stick with in coverage. Tankersley currently has the No. 2 overall grade at 89.5 with opponents averaging only 4.3 yards/attempt into his coverage.

6. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
With strong route-running, downfield body control and the ability to run after the catch, Davis can win in a number of different ways on the field. He projects as a short and intermediate threat who can add enough down the field to make him an intriguing first-round option. Davis’ 3.55 yards per route rank sixth in the nation.


7. Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida
From our August Draft Board update:

“A lot of Tabor’s big plays come from his educated guesses, which isn’t the worst thing in the world, but there’s a double move to be had on him every now and then.”

Tabor breaks on the ball as well as any cornerback in the league, leading to a number of big plays, but that style can also get him into trouble on double moves. He has some Aqib Talib to his game with the boom-or-bust nature, but all of the skills are there to be a top corner and the production has been there as well over the last three years.

8. Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
While the big plays have not been as prevalent for Cook so far this season, the argument could be made that he’s been a better runner this season behind average run-blocking. He leads the nation with 54 missed tackles forced and he’s been a strong threat in the pass game averaging 15.1 yards/reception on 25 catches. Cook still has angle-changing speed when he gets to the edge and his ability to use it both as a runner and as a receiver could make him the best running back in the class.

9. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
Expectations could not have been higher for Fournette coming into the season but he’s only played in five games in an injury-riddled year. When healthy, he’s shown the size and speed that led to a special 2015 season that saw him post the top rushing grade in the nation. The question is just how much he can contribute in the passing game compared to other running backs in the class, and inevitably, the debate about the value of a running back in today’s NFL will also determine where he lands in the draft.

10. Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State
It’s been a strong season for McDowell but perhaps not the dominant one we were hoping for heading into the year. He can shoot gaps and disrupt in the backfield with his 6-foot-6 frame and he’s played all over the defensive line this season from nose tackle to edge rusher. Pad level will always be a concern for McDowell he can get moved at the point of attack, but his 85.9 overall grade shows that there’s more good than bad to his game.

11. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Showing no signs of last year’s neck injury that limited him to 12 snaps, Williams is right back to his usual ways of making downfield, contested catches while also creating after the catch. He works the vertical route tree well with Clemson QB Deshaun Watson and he has the ability to move the chains in a possession-receiver role while also showing the body control to add big plays to an offense.

12. Carl Lawson, Edge, Auburn
Injuries have slowed Lawson throughout his career but a healthy season has Lawson ranked third among pass-rushers with a 90.5 grade this season. He has eight sacks, 12 QB hits and 29 hurries on 267 rushes as he uses strong hands to keep blockers away from him. He moves around the defensive line, sometimes playing on the interior while mostly lining up on the edge, and we’d like to see more production in the run game where he gets blocked more than we’d like to see while not making enough plays.

13. Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
After missing the first three games of the season, Lewis has returned to his dominant form, as he’s only surrendered four catches on 23 targets for 49 yards to go with two interceptions and five passes defensed. He’ll always have to answer for his sub-6 foot frame, and he can struggle with big, physical receivers, but few corners can stick in man coverage as well as Lewis and he brings a different dimension to this deep cornerback class.


14. Tim Williams, Edge, Alabama
Williams is a one-trick pony with perhaps the most elite one trick in the nation. He gets after the quarterback at an incredibly high rate, this season notching seven sacks, seven QB hits, and 27 hurries on only 170 rushes after posting a line of 11/8/33 on 147 rushes a year ago. The question is how much he can contribute in the run game where he’s only played 118 snaps over the last three years. He’s performed well when given the opportunity, but his value will be debated come draft time as teams weigh his pass-rushing ability versus a potential inability to play every down.

15. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
With expectations through the roof, Watson has disappointed considering the lofty standards as his accuracy and decision-making have both taken a step back since last season. There’s still a lot to like about his game, and his ability to bounce back in subpar games has not gone unnoticed, but we were already questioning his throw-for-throw accuracy coming into the year and he hasn’t moved in the right direction through 10 weeks of the season. That said, we have seen Watson play at a much higher level and would not be surprised to see him turn things around and dominate down the stretch.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

16. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
It’s been an impressive all-around display from Foster who currently ranks as the top-graded linebacker in the country at 91.6. He sheds blocks in the run game with both agility and power and he finishes well with only four missed tackles on 61 attempts this season. Foster has been strong in coverage the last two years while also showing the ability to get to the quarterback as a blitzer and he should be a three-down player at the next level.

17. Charles Harris, Edge, Missouri
Currently 16th in the nation with an 86.0 pass-rush grade, Harris can get home with perhaps the nation’s best spin move that he pairs with strong, quick hands. There’s room to improve against the run, but his two-year production as a pass-rusher is among the nation’s best. With a lot of competition among edge defenders, we’d like to see Harris dominate down the stretch to state his case for future first-round status.

18. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
Smith-Schuster got off to a slow start with Max Browne at quarterback but he’s had a resurgence since Sam Darnold took over. He has the speed to get behind the defense or create after the catch, though he could improve his work in contested situations to become a more complete threat. If there’s a complaint, Smith-Schuster can disappear at times and we’d like to see him take over games more consistently down the stretch.

19. Jabrill Peppers, S/LB, Michigan
Known for his versatility playing all over the Michigan defense, Peppers works best when left as the extra, unblocked defender where he is a playmaker in the run game. That skillset projects to nickel lienbacker or strong safety at the next level, and when combined with his ability to cover tight ends and perhaps add value on special teams, Peppers will be coveted for various roles by a number of teams. His 85.2 grade as a run defender leads all safeties in the country.

20. Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
Facing only eight targets through the first seven games, Jones has been targeted 22 times in the last two games, but he’s only given up nine catches while intercepting two passes and deflecting three others. At 6 feet tall, Jones can play physical press coverage while moving well enough to play off the ball as well.

21. Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
The nation is starting to hear Cunningham’s name on a weekly basis, whether it’s his game-ending play against Georgia or his blocked kick against Auburn. Cunningham is strong in the run game, attacking and shedding blocks as well as any linebacker in the country and he now ranks second in the Power-5 with 50 stops. He brings athleticism to coverage as well, and we just need to see Cunningham cut down on the missed tackles (25 over the last two years) to take the next step in his game.


22. Tre’Davious White, CB, LSU
Another top riser in the draft process, White played well in 2014 before taking a step back in 2015. He’s back to form this year, allowing only 127 yards on 38 targets (3.3 yards/target) while covering well from both the slot and on the outside. His versatility adds yet another dimension to this emerging cornerback class.

23. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
A weak offensive tackle class at the top could open the door for McGlinchey, though he insists that he’s returning to school for his fifth year. A classic late bloomer, McGlinchey grew into both his 6-foot-8 frame and a starting role in 2015, finishing as the top-graded right tackle in the country. This season, he’s moved to the left side where he’s experienced similar success and his 81.5 overall grade ranks 16th among the nation’s tackles.

24. Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
One of the best stories of the year, Ramczyk is a former Division 3 player who has stepped right in as the starter for Wisconsin and he currently has the No. 7 grade among Power-5 tackles. He’s been solid in pass protection and powerful in the run game while also showing the agility to make the necessary second-level blocks in Wisconsin’s run scheme. The sample size against good competition is small for Ramczyk, but he’s been impressive since Week 1 of the season.

25. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
While McCaffrey’s talent hasn’t changed from last year’s Heisman-caliber season, the loss of three-fifths of Stanford’s offensive line has taken a toll on his production and perhaps bringing into question his ability to create on his own. He still brings great patience and change-of-direction as a runner while displaying slot-receiver skills that should make him a movable chess piece at the next level. The question about what that is worth in draft capital will determine where he lands come next April.

26. Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
Already strong against the run, Vanderdoes has improved as a pass-rusher this year, using good hands to win quickly and disrupt in the backfield. He got off to a monster start, but has since cooled, bringing into question if he can dominate from start to finish in a season. Vanderdoes currently ranks 18th among interior defensive linemen at 86.0 overall.

27. Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
The nation’s most dominant receiver since Week 4, Westbrook has taken over games with his deep speed and ability to turn short passes into big gains. While he’s not facing the stiffest competition against Big 12 secondaries, Westbrook has been separating easily while becoming QB Baker Mayfield’s go-to option every week. Westbrook has the No. 2 receiving grade among Power-5 receivers as he’s built nicely on the potential he showed a year ago.

28. Jamal Adams, S, LSU
A versatile safety, Adams can work downhill in the run game where his 82.9 grade against the run ranks fifth among safeties and his 26 stops rank third among Power-5 safeties. He’s improved in coverage as well, grading at 88.3 while cutting down on the missed tackles with five this year after missing 10 a year ago. Adams has three years of strong grading combined with the athleticism to make a difference at all levels of the field.

29. Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Davis can pack a punch in the run game, attacking blockers with aggression to blow up running plays and he brings a similar style when playing coverage in the short passing game. His aggressiveness can get the best of him at times, either overshooting gaps or missing tackles, but he can disrupt in all phases of the game and he’s shown great toughness in playing through injury this season.

30. Pat Elflein, G/C, Ohio State
Elflein had a rough start in his transition to center from guard but he’s come in nicely to grade at 81.9 overall including a 79.9 grade as a run blocker to rank fourth among centers. That comes on the heels of two strong years run blocking at guard where he brings good power at the point of attack and on the move as a puller. Elflein still has work to do in pass protection, but he’s added versatility to his profile with his success at both positions.

31. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
While Humphrey can be susceptible to big plays, he closes quickly in zone coverage and has frame at 6-foot-1 to play press man coverage. If he can locate the ball better, he’ll take his game to the next level, but even now, he’s grading out at a strong 83.5 in coverage on the year.

32. Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
Nelson is one of the most powerful run-blockers in the country and Notre Dame can run behind him whether he’s at the point of attack or pulling. His 85.5 overall grade ranks third in the country while his 86.0 run blocking grade is fifth and he’s improved in pass protection this season allowing only 10 pressures on his 334 attempts.


Dropping out:

Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

Watch list:

Solomon Thomas, DI, Stanford
Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State
Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
Ryan Anderson, Edge, Alabama
Nate Gerry, S, Nebraska
Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
Dawaune Smoot, Edge, Illinois
Deatrich Wise, Edge, Arkansas
Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Ed Oliver, NT, Houston 87.6
Oliver wins the coin flip this week, as he and Clemson’s Dexter Lawrence are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Despite the bye week, Oliver still leads all defensive interior players in solo tackles (43) and defensive stops (35).

Dexter Lawrence, Clemson 87.5
Dropping Lawrence from the top spot is harsh this week considering he still had a solid game against Syracuse, but we expect this to be a back-and-forth battle throughout November. Lawrence added four run stops against Syracuse to bring his season total to 23, but he managed just one pressure on 23 rushes.

Benjamin Snell, Jr., RB, Kentucky 83.3
Snell catapults up to the third spot, as he had another big day against Georgia. He rushed for 114 yards on 21 carries and had two scores against the Bulldogs, but his most impressive feat was the nine missed tackles he forced.

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Nick Bosa, Edge, Ohio State 81.9
Bosa played just 21 snaps and accumulated just one pressure in Ohio State’s blowout of Nebraska, but he was still able to hold serve in the fourth spot. His 81.2 pass-rush grade ranks fourth among Big Ten edge defenders.

Rashan Gary, Edge, Michigan 80.8
Gary had his best outing since Michigan’s blowout over Rutgers, as he posted a run stop and had four total pressures. His impressive 83.2 run defense grade ranks him second among Big Ten edge players, with only Wisconsin’s T.J. Watt ranking above him.

Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama 80.0
While Williams’ run blocking has at times been average, he continues to be a star for Alabama in pass protection. His 83.3 pass pro grade is second-best in the SEC to Mississippi State’s Justin Senior, but has given up just one more pressure than the Bulldogs’ edge protector.

Jalen Hurts, QB, Alabama, 77.9
Hurts got the job done against LSU with his feet, but it’s his passing that dropped him to seventh. On ten pressured drop-backs, he completed just one of six pass attempts (for -2 yards) and had a 0.0 QB rating.

Jake Bentley, QB South Carolina, 77.8
It’s officially time for Gamecocks fans to get excited about Bentley. He’s started just three games, but has been a superstar in all three. He’s been particularly outstanding on throws at least 10 yards downfield, as he has completed 16 of 24 throws for 238 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.

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Lorenzo Harrison, RB, Maryland 77.3
Harrison had just nine carries against the Wolverines last Saturday, but managed 58 yards and gave one of the best defenses in the country fits with his speed to the edge. He is now averaging 7.0 yards per carry this season, and has forced 24 missed tackles.

Michael Pinckney, LB, Miami 77.3
Pinckney sneaks back onto the list after tallying two run stops and one QB hit against Pittsburgh. He now has at least two stops in every game this season, and has missed just one tackle in his last four games.

Dropping Out:

Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M

Watch list:

N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Jacob Eason, QB, Georgia
Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
Brian Burns, Edge, Florida State
Carter Coughlin, Edge, Minnesota
Tai’yon Devers, Edge, Minnesota
J.J. Taylor, RB, Arizona
Demetris Robertson, WR, Cal
Benito Jones, defensive interior, Ole Miss
Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Shane Buechele, QB, Texas
Troy Dye, LB, Oregon



Ed and Dex are absolute beast. I remember watching Houston week one and seeing him. Just a big bad ball of fire shooting gaps and stopping suckas. His step and ability to knife/get small was great.

Dex is enormous at 6'4 / 340 and can do so much. Eventually im sure he'll get down or try to get down around 320-325.

I'd take either with out 1st right now.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Last couple of weeks I have been watching this dt from Utah, loteluli.

He is definitely a first round talent. Would love to see him lined up next to brown next season

 

[Gabriel_p94]

Ill be honest. I like what Blount has done for us this year but I'm hoping we get a new rb heading into next year. I'm watching the Seattle game and its like he starts to get down once he feels hands on him. There is no bang to when he is running. I've been looking at mock drafts and seeing dalvin cook falling to the 20s even to 32( where I hope we'll be picking) if that happens i hope we run up to the podium to pick him.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Last couple of weeks I have been watching this dt from Utah, loteluli.

He is definitely a first round talent. Would love to see him lined up next to brown next season

Ive watched him as well. Nice player.

This is a great defensive draft. Im hoping we end with a few impact players at DT/CB.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Ill be honest. I like what Blount has done for us this year but I'm hoping we get a new rb heading into next year. I'm watching the Seattle game and its like he starts to get down once he feels hands on him. There is no bang to when he is running. I've been looking at mock drafts and seeing dalvin cook falling to the 20s even to 32( where I hope we'll be picking) if that happens i hope we run up to the podium to pick him.

Ive described him as a power back with no power at times. Hes having a great year but the running back position has to upgraded.

We're to predictable with Blount in there and come away unhappy too often. And after him we have no one who can handle 15-18 carries between the tackles.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Montravius Adams is a guy that has been on my radar for a while and last weeks game cemented him as a guy that we'll look at.

6'4 / 310
Can line up in a few different spots. Showed some power, swim move and spin move from the inside. Not the quickest ghy witht the best first step but hes a handful and still hasnt hit his ceiling imo.

Brantley is another guy we could give a hard look too.