PFF From Bowl Games
WR Keevan Lucas, 77.2 (Late round slot option)
T Forrest Lamp, 83.6 (Versatile beast we could play anywhere)
WR Carlos Henderson, 92.6 ( He's a do it all type w/ some big play capabilities. He's also a threat in the return game, 1 of 20 players since 2000 to record 2,500 yards receiving along with at least 1,500 yards on kick returns. Antonio Brown, Tyler Lockett, and T.Y. Hilton are among some others to achieve the same)
Boston College’s Harold Landry has the second-highest pass-rushing productivity score among 4-3 defensive ends.
While Landry had an excellent year against the run in 2015, he still had room for improvement in rushing the passer. However, the BC edge rusher made the leap this season and generated more pressures in actually less pass rushing snaps. Landry recorded at least three total pressures in nine of his 12 games and had at least two in all of them. Although pressure numbers may not be impressive at first glance without the player converting pressures into sacks, Landry did just that and led 4-3 defensive ends with 16 sacks. Overall, he recorded 16 sacks, 7 quarterback hits and 42 quarterback hurries on just 284 pass-rush snaps.
(He's a smart, tough kid that has improved every year and really made a jump this year w/ his get off and hands. Stays tight around loop. Saw him use the T's weight against him a few times and cause him to fall. He's most likely a stand up guy, OLB, but very interesting on a "multiple" team like ours)
North Texas’ Ashton Preston allowed 55 yards after catch in the slot, the fewest among 69 qualifying cornerbacks.
Preston had an up-and-down season, with a couple games where he played really well and some other outings where he allowed passer ratings above 100 in coverage. However, even when he allowed completions, he certainly did not surrender a lot of yards, allowing more than 50 yards in coverage in only one game in the entire season. Furthermore, he allowed only 0.73 yards per cover snap in the slot, tied for 10th-lowest in college football.
(Like they said up and down but has the short memory and attitude you look for)
Minnesota’s Jalen Myrick has allowed more than 50 yards in coverage in only two of his 12 games this season.
Although, unlike in 2015, Myrick did allow a touchdown reception in coverage, the Minnesota cornerback had another solid year in pass coverage. Overall, Myrick allowed just three touchdowns while he had an interception and also recorded seven pass breakups. Also, he allowed a completion percentage below 50 percent in coverage and opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 76.1 when targeting him. In addition, he gives up a reception only once in every 17.5 cover snaps, the 17th-best ratio in college football.
(I had Myrick as a 6th-7th before the year. I could def see someone taking him before that. 2 more than solid years of production)
West Virginia’s Rasul Douglas allowed a passer rating above 100 in only one game this season.
Although defense has not really been in focus in the Big 12, Douglas has been among the best cover cornerbacks in college football this season. While Douglas was the ninth-most-targeted cornerback with 86 passes going his way, he allowed only 36 receptions for 526 yards. Furthermore, he allowed a passer rating of only 35.3 when he was thrown at, which was the seventh-lowest in the nation.
(I would love to take a shot on a guy like or Witherspoon or both? I know both will get a lot of attention but could easily slip. Both are big, long guys that can cover)
Miami CB Corn Elder allowed more than 50 passing yards in only one game.
The Russell Athletic Bowl will feature two prominent cornerbacks as Miami’s Corn Elder too had an excellent season in coverage. While interceptions avoided him, he did have five pass breakups and one interception to the two touchdowns he allowed in coverage. Also, he allowed only 0.70 yards per cover snap, which was tied for 27th-lowest in the nation. Elder did not give up a lot of yards overall either as he allowed only 289 receiving yards this season.
(Plays the run very well too. Heard a lot of people love him and some project him as a S if he can put on some lbs)
Colorado’s Ahkello Witherspoon recorded 13 pass breakups this season, the most in college football.
The Buffaloes’ secondary features multiple playmakers; however, none of them get their hands on more passes than Witherspoon who had 13 pass breakups and an interception. In addition, the senior cornerback gave up more than 60 receiving yards in only one game all season as he allowed a passer rating of only 51.9 in coverage.
(I've seen him play this season and more than a few times I say no way hes 6'2. Moves very well)
Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett had 46 total pressure rushing from the right side, the third-most among 4-3 defensive ends.
All eyes were on Garrett coming into the season and he did not disappoint as he solidified his position as a top five pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The Texas A&M defensive end recorded 45 total pressures for the third consecutive season and actually finished his best year as a run defender as he had a career-low three missed tackles in 2016. Overall, Garrett racked up 9 sacks, 14 quarterback hits and 27 quarterback hurries.
(A guy can dream. He only 20!!!! Kid had a 400 bench and squat at 18. He'll run a sub 4.60 at around 270. Absolute freak)
30. Kansas State’s Jordan Willis recorded 71 total pressures, the third-most among 4-3 defensive ends.
The Texas Bowl will feature two of the best edge rushers in the nation as the Big 12’s best 4-3 defensive end is playing for Kansas State. Willis was able to build on a promising 2015 season and has become opposing quarterbacks’ nightmare for his senior season. The Kansas City native had 14 sacks in 13 games and was a force against the run as well. Overall, Willis recorded 14 sacks, 9 hits and 50 quarterback hurries on 453 pass rushing snaps.
(Willis is a guy I go back and forth on. He'll make a play and show a lot than look very sluggish getting of the los.)
