I let my presence be known. I'll play whatever. "Being able to be in the box on first and second down and then third down, spying any quarterback. But a player starting for Vanderbilt is significantly different from one who overtakes a plethora of highly recruited athletes at Alabama. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Lew Nichols III He thus transferred to Arkansas and thrived. Cleveland secures another value pick here, albeit to a one-position prospect with a somewhat stubby frame. Iowa's Riley Moss emerged as one of the nation's top cornerbacks during his collegiate career. Achane doubled as a sprinter for the Texas A&M track team, where his 4x100-meter squad captured first place at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor West Regionals. He suffered a concussion early in the season that prevented him from playing against the Georgia Bulldogs. Then the team added Joey Porter Jr. to start at one outside corner after the free-agent loss of Cameron Sutton. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Pittsburgh Steelers' phone has been ringing off the hook with teams trying to get to the top of the second round. Check that, if he arrives at the ball-carrier. However, he's more of an insurance policy with significant upside instead of someone expected to make an immediate contribution other than on special teams. He primarily served as a left tackle in college, and the Bucs do need to replace Donovan Smith. Strengths: Thrives as puller and working in space, massive frame, excellent change-of-direction movement, physical blocker, Weaknesses: Hand placement is poor, too often gives up chest, lunges and leans into blocks. Versatile defenders are often referred to as positionless, but Daiyan Henley truly was to start his collegiate career. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. Strengths: Fluid defender in and out of backpedal and breaks, good ball skills, sets edge despite slender frame, Weaknesses: Doesn't always trust his technique, tendency to be overly physical down the field. Kraft suffered a foot injury during South Dakota State's first contest against the Iowa Hawkeyes, only to return for the Jackrabbits' final four regular-season games and their playoff run. Round 4, Pick 113: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah. Size is the only part of BJ Ojulari's game holding him back. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. A college center who appears to be a three-position backup on the inside, Patterson must overcome unusual dimensions and a fairly lengthy injury history but has the smarts and toughness to make it. Finally, Talanoa Hufanga's previous injury history can't be completely overlooked. Strengths: Good balance and power to fight through traffic and explode for big plays, plants his foot and goes, soft hands, Weaknesses: Bit of an upright, stiff runner, inexperienced as pass protector and with running full route tree. Check out some of Payton Thorne's highlights at Michigan State as he enters the transfer portal. Stroud), Indianapolis (Anthony Richardson) and Tennessee (Will Levis) each grabbed QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. With a few college teams getting the best of him, he's almost certainly a slot-only corner, but Tomlinson was a competitive, instinctive, team-driven leader at TCU. If you can get past his small frame, Braswell is a surprisingly explosive athlete who made a number of plays on the ball last season for Greg Schiano's team. Reliability isn't often viewed as a positive trait for NFL draft prospects. Safety prospects must possess two vital traits to excel in today's NFL: versatility and ball skills. Strengths: Technician off the snap, strong hands, good body control, solid frame, blocks on edges, Weaknesses: Extensive injury history, concentration drops, lacks top gear. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. The Rams have had success with Day 3 defensive backs, and Taylor -- who is not related to the Hall of Fame pass rusher -- should at the very least make his mark on special teams, in addition to being an intriguing safety prospect. The 6'5", 307-pound blocker with 35-inch arms had stardom attached to his name since he entered the collegiate ranks as a 247Sports 5-star recruit in 2019. There are inefficiencies he can clean up with NFL coaching (stance, route breaks, etc. In the case of Sacramento State's Marte Mapu, the converted safety showed up as a late invite to the Senior Bowl. He led the Razorbacks with 103 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. I trust my instincts.". "No one person should ever take me to the ground," Strange said last September, per the Daily Collegian's Zach Allen. He still finished third on the team with 348 receiving yards. When the draft ended, there was a total of 43 trades . Benton already played in heavy three-man fronts in Wisconsin's scheme. The 22-year-old lineman joined the Badgers with full intention of playing offensive tackle. "Letting them know wherever they need me, I can play. According to Sports Info Solutions (h/t The Athletic's Nate Tice), the first-team All-American posted the third-best success rate on early downs and best overall first-down rush rate. The 6'6", 310-pound defensive lineman is a former 5-star recruit, a high school basketball player and a state qualifier in discus. Somewhere, Aaron Rodgers sighs. He'll certainly work as a deep threat or underneath option to create after the catch. draftnastymagazine.com/tag/tristan-nichols/, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.5060.114 Safari/537.36. Furthermore, the Wildcats' main back, Chris Rodriguez Jr., dealt with injuries last season. Strengths: Powerful at the point of attack with strong base, can get upfield with quick move off snap, uses long arms to get into throwing lanes, Weaknesses: Developmental pass-rusher, hand usage must improve, needs to consistently shed blocks if he doesn't automatically win rep. OT; Junior; 6-4, 320 lbs; Iowa; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 34" Hand Size 10-1/4" 40-YD Dash 4.85; Conference TBD; 2020 Draft Pick Info. Strengths: Adept drive-blocker, top-notch play strength and finisher, moves well to second level and out in space, Weaknesses: Few true pass sets based on Bison's system, overall pass protection needs polish, lacks length. His blazing 4.43-second 40-yard-dash speed should be harnessed in the NFL to make him a premium pass-rusher, even if he plays only in specific pressure packages. He has a few burn marks in coverage on tape, but Ivey's length and good athletic traits make him a solid gamble at this stage. The rare edge/fullback hybrid has the quickness (6.76-second 3-cone drill), strength (27 bench press reps) and desire to make it as a lead blocker and special-teams beast. But his production was elite, especially considering he was playing out of position for such a bulky guy. As part of the assessment, evaluators must consider the circumstances at Kentucky. As long as Tucker gets a clean release, he can take the top off a defense, which should help open up Josh McDaniels' offense. Turner could ask to learn from and play alongside his new teammate Aaron Donald. While all three should be considered good additions, they're not enough to completely turn around a bottom-three passing defense. The selection of a nose tackle is as much about the Detroit Lions' first round as it is about the actual player. The 6'5", 318-pound lineman clearly excels as a run-blocker, but he possibly lacks the movement skills to remain on an island as a blindside protector. Oregon State's Luke Musgrave gives the Packers offense a legitimate threat over the middle of the field. Just to have the opportunity because I was so close to not playing college football is big for me.". Strengths: Quick hands with long arms, uses length, plays with a wide base, reads keys well, Weaknesses: Inconsistent get-off, peeks into backfield too often, poor pad level, subpar core strength. The Las Vegas Raiders traded Darren Waller this offseason. The 2022 campaign didn't go exactly how South Carolina's Cam Smith likely wanted. They've doubled down on Wolverines with the selection of Turner in this year's second round. Tristan Nichols, EDGE Nevada This past season was Nichols' (6'4", 245 lbs.) Strengths: Fluid and versatile athlete, doesn't look out of place in man coverage, quickly closes ground to ball-carrier, physical when playing downhill, Weaknesses: Overwhelmed once engaged by blockers, not as adept in zone coverage, more athlete than polished pass-rusher. "I feel like I can play whatever position," Tuipulotu told reporters. He moves off the spot, I'm going to get him every time.". For the Carolina Panthers, Johnson gives the team's defense another option opposite Brian Brians, alongside Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes Jr. Otherwise, the Pittsburgh Steelers are crushing this year's draft, Washington included. Now, Benton is exactly the type of nose tackle the Steelers' vaunted defense has lacked for years. Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. The third round is the perfect time to take a chance on a legitimate first-round talent who had teams scared off because of his medical evaluations, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. He's smaller but a quality athlete for his size. Williams falls on the opposite end of the spectrum regarding his build, but his speed and athleticism make him a fascinating fit for the Bills defense. "I couldn't be more pleased with how he's taken that upon himself. Will Levis is an excellent schematic fit with similar abilities to Ryan Tannehill. "Just really a legacy standpoint for me. When someone describes an athlete as the "first one a team wants getting off the bus," Georgia tight end Darnell Washington is that individual. Strengths: Immovable object, powerful hands and plays with good base, identifies blocks and keys well, Weaknesses: Wears down easily, inconsistent effort, limited pass-rush contributions. The first-round addition of Bryan Bresee automatically boosts the interior, whereas Foskey will provide another option off the edge. He made just 5 tackles, one assist, and had one stop. He's limited physically and can't match receivers' deep speed, but Hellams is the kind of player who finds a way to make it in this league. While older, he's also a 6'5" target with 4.63-second 40-yard-dash speed. Hooker suffered a torn ACL during a November contest against the South Carolina Gamecocks. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine DJ Turner II and Battle join them this year. He also led his draft classmates in average yards per touch throughout their careers and finished second in yards per route run among Power Five wide receivers last season, per Fantasy Points' Scott Barrett. Love something, anything, as much as the Seahawks love drafting running backs. Going into last season, the Bruin posted the second-highest percentage of missed tackles forced by a Pac-12 running back since the start of the 2016 campaign, per Pro Football Focus. Fox Sports has only four Ohio State players selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, which would be the program's most since 2020. "It's crazy how I got here. "My family really motivated me," Porter Jr. said, per Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post. Brian Branch, who was the class' top safety prospect, came off the board two picks earlier. However, Tristan da Silva could end up leaving for the NBA, as he entered his name and is testing out the waters. His production wasn't entirely due to SMU's system, though. Michael Schmitz can be immediately inserted at center and provide a calming presence. Strengths: Massive frame/wingspan/mitts, special athlete for his size, physical as a receiver and blocker, Weaknesses: Limited production, inconsistent blocking technique. "I make sure guys feel my presence," Brents told the Draft Network's Justin Melo. A front five of Jake Matthews, Bergeron, Drew Dalman, Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary is an excellent group to serve as tone-setter for Atlanta's run-first approach. Far more is expected of Evan Neal in his second year, of course. NFL Draft: Georgia's 2021 title team has now produced 26 total picks, including 7 first-rounders on defense The 2021 Georgia defense is regarded as one of the best in college football history. "You are with a bunch of big-time players," Schoonmaker said, per the San Francisco Gate's Jeff Jacobs. While there are clear differences between the positions, Tippmann's size and athleticism remained the same. With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, Chad Reuter ranks the best undrafted rookie free agents by position. That was a little bit of an adjustment. Let him play on the weak side and watch him rack up tackles as he runs down ball-carriers on the regular and comfortably drops into space to help in coverage. "I think we were playing [Northern Iowa] and he's talking about egg science with their D-tackle. I feel like I have great run after the catch because I got a lot of tools in my bag.". Scott was a slower-footed, long corner who often was used to cover big slot weapons. But LaPorta's performance coupled with his athletic traits are predictors of another dangerous offensive weapon. Latu doesn't bring anything as a blocker right now, either.". The Atlanta Falcons' offensive line is now complete. The Dallas Cowboys needed to address tight end after Dalton Schultz left in free agency to join the Houston Texans. That's what every team wants. The Bears return to the line of scrimmage after a short dalliance with a new cornerback. The defensive line convert took over right tackle before flipping to the blind side for the last three seasons. He pieced together a solid but arguably underwhelming career considering expectations upon arrival. Morris, who began his career at Tennessee, started 25 career games and has experience at both tackle spots. I played in the SEC. Today's game is evolving to where offensive coaches saw this trend and counterpunched with more physical rushing attacks. He's one of only eight Spartans to break the barrier, and his 59 receptions to do so are the fewest among those who did. 259 overall pick to select Toledo defensive lineman Desjuan Johnson, otherwise known as the new Mr. If not for Florida's Anthony Richardson, Levis would be considered the most physically imposing QB in the group. The Colorado Buffaloes are bringing in a lot of new talent on the basketball court, with Cody Williams as the biggest of them all. Tight ends are a quarterback's best friend, and multiple tight end sets can certainly help Love with protection. He's powerful, athletic and sometimes out of control. Jones was a college corner who could be tried at safety at the next level. He's a throwback, an old-school kind of guy, somebody who truly, truly loves the game.". Moss showed himself to be a better cover corner throughout his collegiate career. Ryan Tannehill turns 35 later this year and is in the last year of his contract. At the time of his selection, DeAndre Hopkins is still a member of the Arizona Cardinals. Strengths: Deep bag of tricks when rushing passer, quick off the snap, flexible to dip shoulder and get under bigger blockers, excellent lateral agility, Weaknesses: Suboptimal play strength particularly against the run, can be undisciplined with pass-rush assignments, can be stopped in his tracks upon first contact. On top of his defined skill set, he clearly has the potential to be an every-down defensive tackle who doesn't need to be replaced in sub-packages, as long as his development continues. Round 7, Pick 225: Jovaughn Gwyn, G, South Carolina. The two-time first-team All-SEC selection started three full seasons. Strengths: Second-line speedster, solid instincts, uses hands and long arms relatively well to keep blockers off his body, Weaknesses: Overwhelmed by bigger blockers once fully engaged, doesn't bring much force upon contact. 40 time: seconds. Head coach/play-caller Josh McDaniels experienced significant success with another former second-round tight end. Leighton Vander Esch returned to the Dallas Cowboys again. His testing certainly reflected expectations. Iosivas was solid at the Reese's Senior Bowl but might have to earn a role on special teams to make it initially in Cincinnati. Brents posted the fourth-best relative athletic score for a cornerback of the last 36 years, according to Pro Football Network's Kent Lee Platte. That's always been my mindset.". All three now form a solid trio of outside corners, along with K'Waun Williams in the slot, in a division where the group must face Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year. "We played a lot of man coverage at Miami. According to SumerSports' Tej Seth, Spears' career explosive run rate tied for first in this year's draft class. Plus, the 22-year-old rookie will have the opportunity to play opposite of and learn from Patrick Peterson. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Ken Sugiura, White nearly joined the military until a late scholarship offer came from Old Dominion. Clearly, the Washington Commanders have 1) prioritized upgrades to their secondary and 2) targeted very specific talents. In the case of Florida's O'Cyrus Torrence, he's a mauler. The incoming rookie's vertical presence differentiates him from Tim Patrick, too. He tested poorly in both the short shuttle (4.41-seconds) and three-cone drill (7.09 seconds) at the combine. I'm not a one-dimensional player.". Harrison provides a young option capable of playing end and defensive tackle in sub-packages. The Chiefs had such success mining for DB talent in last year's draft that they've reprised the approach. Strengths: Good anchor and fits, finishes blocks, interior flexibility. Davante Adams is the game's premier route-runner, but he's not a burner. Strengths: Ideal frame and long levers, strong at point of attack, easily locks out blockers and sheds, good hand usage, Weaknesses: Lacks explosive traits as a pass-rusher, plays too stiffly and tall. In fact, he either tied for the top number or outright led the Fighting Irish in receptions each of his seasons on campus. Some of the bigger, more physical corners in this year's draft class are lacking with regard to their lateral movement, and Stevenson is no exception. Forsyth was mostly a center in college but could be a three-position backup inside. Sort of a tight end in a receiver's body, Higgins moves pretty well for his size and could be a mismatch piece out of the slot. The first is building a defense to play complementary football opposite Joe Burrow and Co.'s high-flying offense. Slimming down, going back outside. As a blocker, Washington can maul opponents. Reed provides another vertical option. But this selection isn't just a great story. The incoming tight end isn't quite as big either at 6'4" and 253 pounds. All Nevada Draft prospects. We felt like we could match up with anybody. But he doesn't play strong all the time and will drop eminently catchable passes. The Iowa transfer improved each year, and he had a career-high four interceptions and eight defended passes last season. Over the past two seasons . Army outside linebacker Andre Carter missed out on having his named announced in the 2023 NFL Draft, but his dream to become a professional football player is alive and well. His frenetic rush style and pursuit ability will make him a tough cut come August. Quarterbacks feel his presence.". Brian Branch is the best of a bad group of safeties in this year's draft class. "Everyone always gets a sack. He's not yet a complete back, but McBride absolutely could be a late-round hit in a complementary role. Had Williams been healthy, he wouldn't have been available to the Arizona Cardinals in the third round. The Bills' cornerback depth was tested late last season, so adding a smart, fairly long outside corner with good football IQ feels like a smart move. Logically, defenses became smaller to offset football's high-flying passing offenses. and defensive end Tristan Nichols (73) during the third day of practice for Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Mini Camp. The Cleveland Browns had been Charmin soft along their defensive interior because general manager Andrew Berry didn't prioritize the position. 2023 NFL Draft grades, by team Arizona Cardinals: A Round 1: No. (74%*), 245 Instead, a prospect like Branch holds value over others in the class because he can comfortably line up over the slot, play deep third, drop down into the box and even play near the line of scrimmage. He's now added Tillman. Hendon Hooker deserves ample credit for A) not being content with his four years at Virginia Tech and B) helping the Tennessee Volunteers program reach national relevance again. Mr. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Being able to go out there and work at it, I feel like it enhances my game in the long run. The 2022 campaign turned into a lost season for Tennessee's Cedric Tillman. Jake Ferguson can still be a contributor, but the Michigan product brings a superior athletic profile, even when compared to Schultz when he entered the league. An undisclosed suspension to begin the 2022 season does raise eyebrows, though Morris still started eight games and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors. His burst allows him to get upfield and be disruptive, though he doesn't have ideal lateral movement. In fact, Mims outpaced all wide receivers with 50 or more receptions by averaging 20.1 yards per catch. We viewed him as a top-150 prospect. Michael Wilson never had the chance to truly shine in Stanford's wonky passing attack, and injuries robbed him of becoming the wide receiver he can still be in the NFL. 312 (26): Tristan Nichols, DE, Nevada, 6-3, 258, 4.90 PD, 7-HPFA 313 (29): Cameron Goode, OLB, California, 6-3, 232, 4.63 PD, 7-HPFA . He has the traits to make a roster. Measurables: Height: 6-4 (74%*) Weight: 245 (1%*) *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Strengths: Multipurpose athlete, history as a DB shows in fluidity and man coverage, good range and tracking speed, Weaknesses: Instincts are still developing, undersized, will get enveloped by bigger blockers. He was the only defensive lineman at 310 pounds or heavier to reach the latter two numbers. His upside is questionable, but he has some interesting traits. Strengths: Elite acceleration off the snap, flexible to turn the corner, attacks blockers in the run game (even if he doesn't have a plan), Weaknesses: Small build with shorter arms, struggles to hold point of attack and shed, tendency to play high. The 2019 247Sports 5-star recruit's career never developed as such. Smith-Njigba, in particular, would have been a perfect complement for Jordan . The Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson, brother of Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, with the No. Interestingly, the Detroit Lions' board is far different than the general consensus. When asked why he chose to throw at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, the two-year standout at Kentucky told reporters: "Because I got a cannon. How long he's actually with the organization must be brought into question even after signing a two-year contract extension this offseason. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Roy K. 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He's 6'5" and 337 pounds with long arms (35 inches). He has a good track record for getting into the backfield. Where will he play? The team already traded for Shaq Mason this offseason. The Falcons go back-to-back on SEC picks. To be fair, Hall won't turn the edge like those previous edge defenders did for Pete Carroll, but he provides an explosive quality to work in a rotation with Uchenna Nwosu, Alton Robinson, Darrell Taylor and Boye Mafe. Over the following two seasons, Bigbsy continued as the Tigers' lead back and led the program in rushing yardage each year. Walking in the footsteps of a successful parent can be extremely difficult. The 6'2", 235-pounder posted an elite relative athletic score with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, 40.5-inch vertical and 4.24-second short shuttle. Fantasy Baseball Today See who to add and drop. Could the Seahawks have done any better to set Geno Smith up for success? Pickens entered the Gamecocks' program as a 5-star recruit, the nation's best defensive tackle and the top prospect from South Carolina in the 2019 class. Yet there's not a lot to like with Cameron Latu's game. He had fun while doing it, too. Strengths: Outstanding ball skills, bigger target with vertical ability, creates after the catch, adds to run game as outside blocker, Weaknesses: One year of top-notch production, limited route tree, coming off season-ending injury. It's not shocking at this point, however, that the Eagles ended his slide. His size and power immediately bring a different dynamic to the Buffalo Bills offense. Strengths: Overwhelming at point of attack, uproots defenders, uses size and length well while run- and pass-blocking, experienced starter, Weaknesses: Marginal athleticism and bend, less effective working in space. At 285 pounds, he's extremely light for the position. Teams eliminated in the Conference Championships get picks 29-30. During Day 1 of the draft, the team drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs far sooner than expected with the 12th overall pick and took linebacker Jack Campbell at 18th overall. The scheme often asked Strange to block. I went into the 2022 season with a lot of goals. He'll sit this year in Baltimore but will bring vast experience at multiple spots. All three of those traits can be valuable if used properly. 262,. "I feel comfortable playing in multiple schemes. "I feel like I'm only scratching the surface," Washington told reporters at the NFL Scouting, Combine. "Being able to be on the field all three downs, that's what I pride myself on," Simpson told reporters at the combine. Finally, Tennessee employs a quarterback-friendly scheme that doesn't necessarily translate to NFL systems. However, Joey Porter Sr. played outside linebacker. Ojulari may not be an ideal fit in every situation, but he has the burst and talent to be a premium pass-rusher. But Achane showed he can properly harness his velocity. The Carolina Panthers took the next logical step after acquiring their new franchise quarterback in the first round of the 2023 NFL draftthey started to add weapons around Bryce Young. Strengths: Extremely long and sticky defender, plays through ball-carriers, powerful jam to redirect, experience in man and zone coverages, Weaknesses: Clunky in transition through backpedal and off of breaks, can be caught flat-footed if he misses jam, lacks top gear. "Sometimes I think about (those jobs) and tell myself that I'm not supposed to be here," Young told Sparks. True nose tackles were often taken off the field in sub-packages unless they could consistently collapse the pocket. NFL teams are looking for positionless defenders who won't be exposed or forced to come off the field in certain sub-packages. In another, Downs is yet another undersized target in this class at 5'9" and 171 pounds. Strengths: Experienced starter, impressive all-around athlete, good ball skills with a nose for the end zone, understand angles and spacing, Weaknesses: Inconsistent footwork, bites on some fakes, lacks length. View the most current football statistics for Tristan Nichols, Defensive Line, for the at The Football Database Bio Height 6'4" Age 24 College Tulsa Weight 324 Division Drafted 2022 Rd 7, Pk 230, WAS Hometown Houston, TX, USA Next Game WashingtonCommanders - 12:00pm CST Cowboys 6-3 Be the Expert Draft Day Every Day! Tristan Nichols DE Nevada 2022 NFL Draft AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2022 Google LLC