For years, of us within the NFL would typically brazenly surprise in the event that they wanted to be in Indianapolis for the complete mix.
They’d complain in regards to the chilly climate, saying they have been counting the hours till they might hit the highway, as they speed-walked by means of the conference middle to a different spherical of interviews. Then the mix was canceled this yr as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Through the calls made to rank one of the best gamers within the 2021 NFL draft, many mentioned they missed the sleet in Indianapolis in addition to the prospect to see folks and get to know gamers.
Groups have performed the work, as all the time, by plowing by means of the sport video, making cross-country treks from one professional day to the subsequent and speaking to as many sources as potential about prospects. They’ve made essentially the most of digital visits and medical exams.
However there was nonetheless one thing lacking from this yr’s draft prep. It’d present up within the quarterback frenzy on the high of the board, the destiny of gamers who’re coming off damage or evaluations of those that opted out of the 2020 season. However its affect shall be recognized solely within the seasons that comply with.
Once more, this is not a mock draft. It is the highest 100 gamers ranked, no matter place. The highest quarterbacks will definitely be chosen nicely earlier than the place they’re slotted, as a result of there are all the time two NFL draft boards — the quarterback board and the board for everyone else.
That multiplier may kick in additional than ever earlier than if passers go 1-2-Three-Four for the primary time in draft historical past.
And, as all the time, should you disagree with the rankings, relaxation assured, many within the league whom I’ve lengthy revered have additionally performed so.
Observe: Greatest verified or electronically timed 40-yard sprint in parentheses. With no mix, 40 occasions have been verified with not less than two separate evaluators. DNR = didn’t run a verified time.
*Denotes unverified peak and/or weight.
1. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson, 6-foot-5⅝, 213 kilos (DNR)
He was 34-2 as a starter at Clemson and 52-2 in highschool. Lawrence’s groups have a .956 successful proportion, two highschool state titles, a nationwide championship and no regular-season losses. Surgical procedure on his left (non-throwing) shoulder earlier this yr could have no affect on his draft standing. Lawrence performed essentially the most high-stress downs in opposition to one of the best opponents of any quarterback on the board and flourished (9 profession wins in opposition to Prime 25 groups), throwing 90 landing passes with 17 interceptions for his profession.
2. Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida, 6-5⅝, 245 (Four.44)
Some imagine Pitts is perhaps the highest prospect on the board. He’s a matchup migraine for defenses, with a big catch radius, high quality arms and the flexibility to run crisp routes. Pitts completed his profession because the Gators’ all-time chief in receiving yards by a decent finish (1,492), together with seven catches for 129 yards in opposition to Alabama this previous season.
Three. DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama, 6-1, 175 (DNR)
The Heisman winner, whose wiry body has been questioned by some, declined to be measured or weighed on the Senior Bowl and Alabama’s professional day, so his official peak and weight weren’t accessible to groups till Smith was weighed and measured throughout his medical test in Indianapolis earlier this month. He additionally suffered a finger damage in his ultimate sport. Smith is the one receiver in SEC historical past with a number of video games of 4 or extra touchdowns and holds the SEC document for profession receiving touchdowns (46), topping the earlier document by 15.
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Four. Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU, 6-0⅜, 201 (Four.38)
Chase opted out of the 2020 season however had 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2019 with Joe Burrow as his quarterback. Quibble about his capacity to get off press protection, however he wins the ball and scores when he has it. He had eight 100-yard video games and three 200-yard video games in 21 profession begins.
5.Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern, 6-4½, 304 (Four.89)
The three-year starter opted out in 2020. His work in opposition to Chase Young in 2019 must be sufficient to tamp down any narrative about transferring to protect. Slater has began video games at left and proper sort out and has clean footwork, steadiness and restoration expertise.
6. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama, 5-10*, 182* (DNR)
Waddle missed a lot of this previous season with a fractured ankle, returning for the nationwide title sport however limping by means of a lot of it. His return expertise are elite, with a profession punt return common of 19.Three yards, as is his pace, on condition that he routinely obliterates any cushion. Waddle has three of the 5 longest scoring receptions in Alabama historical past.
7. Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama, 6-2, 208 (Four.42)
Massive corners all the time rise on the board on the draft weekend. Surtain began the final 38 video games for the Crimson Tide and performs with the attention and savvy folks have come to count on from Nick Saban-coached defensive backs. A high quality tackler within the open subject, Surtain can play zone or press man and is a strong defender in opposition to the run.
Eight. Penei Sewell, T, Oregon, 6-4⅞, 331 (5.08)
Sewell opted out in 2020 after successful the Outland Trophy as a sophomore and changing into the third participant in class historical past to be a unanimous first-team All-American. He allowed one sack in two seasons and none in his 926 snaps as a sophomore in 2019. Sewell confirmed exceptional athleticism at his professional day.
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9. Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State, 6-3⅞, 224 (DNR)
Lance is a uncooked prospect brimming with potential and will not even flip 21 till Might. He performed one sport in 2020 — the one sport the Bison performed as a consequence of COVID-19 restrictions — and 20 groups despatched scouts. Lance is wise, athletic and threw one interception in 318 profession move makes an attempt. A staff with endurance and a plan will get an absolute gem.
10. Kwity Paye, OLB/DE, Michigan, 6-2½, 261 (Four.58)
Whereas some see a brief strider with a considerably underwhelming 11.5 profession sacks, I see a man who obtained moved all around the defensive entrance — with snaps at nostril sort out — who has room to grow to be much more. Paye missed time with a leg damage in 2020, however he performs with excessive effort, rockets out of his stance and pushes folks off the ball.
11. Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State, 6-2¾, 227 (Four.45)
Fields works progressions, performs nicely in huge moments, is wise sufficient to have been recruited by Harvard and tossed six TDs in opposition to Clemson regardless of taking successful within the ribs that will have despatched many to the emergency room. He averaged 244 yards passing in 22 video games, with 63 TDs and 9 interceptions.
12. Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State, 6-3⅛, 246 (Four.40)
Parsons has the coveted versatility to beat blocks within the run sport, cowl within the passing sport, blitz and make performs all around the formation. Groups have questioned him extensively a couple of combat with a former teammate at Penn State — he was later named in a lawsuit in opposition to the college, coach James Franklin and one other participant that included expenses of hazing. Parsons mentioned after his professional day exercise: “All of us made errors after we have been 17 or 18. … I do know the kind of particular person I am changing into.”
13. Christian Darrisaw, T, Virginia Tech, 6-4¾, 322 (DNR)
Darrisaw has all the attributes of a long-term answer at left sort out. He cuts off angles of the pace rushers and has proven the power to stifle power-first guys. A product of his youth, he has been recognized to get spotty with the small print — like his hand placement — however is a high quality participant who’s ascending.
14. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, ILB, Notre Dame, 6-1½, 221 (DNR)
Some say he is a security, some say a weakside linebacker, some say a hybrid. I say determine it out, as a result of Owusu-Koramoah can rocket to the ball service in run protection, cowl within the passing sport and blitz when wanted. He received the Butkus Award in 2020 and had 24.5 tackles for loss within the final two seasons mixed.
15. Alijah Vera-Tucker, G/T, USC, 6-4½, 308 (5.10)
Vera-Tucker was an All-Pac-12 participant at guard earlier than he opted out after which opted again in for the 2020 season to begin at left sort out. Some evaluators see a future NFL guard, however his work this previous season at sort out should not be dismissed. Vera-Tucker’s capacity in move safety and toughness make him one of many most secure bets on the board.
16. Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama, 6-4⅛, 310 (Four.93)
Barmore had a sluggish windup to begin 2020, however his ultimate three video games, together with the Tide’s two playoff wins, included 15 tackles, two for loss, two sacks and a pressured fumble. And he has among the best first steps on the board.
17. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, 6-1⅜, 232 (DNR)
Harris is an enormous again with elusiveness in a crowd and flexibility in his sport. He had 43 receptions in 2020, 70 receptions over his final two seasons and is sound in blitz pickup. Briefly, that is an NFL again who will contribute from day one.
18. Azeez Ojulari, OLB/DE, Georgia, 6-2¼, 249 (Four.62)
When Ojulari learns some further counters — and he must — there’s a robust, fast, fiercely aggressive pass-rusher ready to occur. He led the SEC in tackles for loss and sacks in 2020 (12.5 and eight.Zero). He had 69 quarterback pressures during the last two years.
19. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson, 5-10⅛, 215 (Four.41)
It is not simply the elite pace, the 7.2 profession yards per carry or the 74 profession touchdowns, it’s the truth that Etienne may flip many quick throws within the NFL into huge game-changing performs.
20. Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern, 6-0¼, 192 (Four.39)
Newsome’s competitiveness in protection may be seen on each snap, and he has sufficient athleticism and pace to match up with NFL receivers. He attracts flags at occasions — 15 in 21 profession video games — however he is too sensible, clean and proficient to have that be a nagging problem long run.
21. Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina, 6-0¾, 205 (Four.38)
The penalty flags are a priority with Horn — 5 in seven video games in 2020 — however he’s a ready-made press-man nook. He did end his profession with extra sacks (three) than interceptions (two), however with work on approach points, his expertise will produce extra ball manufacturing.
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22. Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU, 6-0⅝, 202 (Four.52)
The Jim Thorpe Award winner will give defensive coordinators choices. Moehrig was a staff captain and was voted most beneficial particular groups participant early in his profession. He created 9 takeaways and knocked down 26 passes during the last two seasons mixed.
23. Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa, 6-4⅞, 259 (Four.66)
The winner of the Nagurski and Bednarik Awards is a former highschool quarterback who led his staff to a state title as a senior. Collins is a uncommon mixture of dimension and athleticism, a high-effort tackler within the run sport with capacity in protection. He had 4 interceptions in 2020 and returned two for touchdowns.
24. Zach Wilson, QB, BYU, 6-2⅛, 210 (DNR)
Wilson romped by means of the Cougars’ 2020 schedule with six 300-yard video games, two 400-yard video games, 33 touchdowns and three interceptions. It was a meteoric rise for a participant who threw 11 TDs and 9 interceptions the yr earlier than. He had shoulder and hand surgical procedure in 2019.
25. Gregory Rousseau, DE, Miami, 6-6⅝, 266 (Four.68)
A former highschool security, Rousseau has grown into some of the intriguing pass-rushers on the board. He has an 83¼-inch arm span and has loads of developmental room, however after opting out in 2020 and lacking all however two video games as a freshman in 2018 with an ankle damage, his résumé is the 2019 season, when he led the ACC in sacks (15.5) and tackles for loss (19.5).
26. Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 207 (DNR)
Farley, who opted out in 2020, has had again points within the final yr, with a second surgical procedure on March 23. His well being will dictate his rating on draft boards across the league. A former extensive receiver for the Hokies, he has performed defensive again for 2 seasons and led the ACC in passes defensed with 16 in 2019.
27. Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky, 6-3½, 234 (Four.48)
Davis will get off blocks, has the closing pace to complete performs and may work in protection. He completed the 2020 season with 102 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions, a defensive landing and a blocked kick. He had seven video games with not less than 10 tackles this previous season.
28. Teven Jenkins, T, Oklahoma State, 6-5⅞, 317 (5.02)
Watching Jenkins’ bruising work within the run sport will elevate the temper of any offensive line coach. He performed at left sort out, proper sort out and proper guard in his 44 video games with the Cowboys. He initiatives for granted sort out, however some imagine he could transfer to protect. There are some footwork points to scrub up, however this can be a future starter.
29. Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU, 6-2½, 205 (Four.40)
Marshall performed in seven video games in 2020 earlier than opting out for the final two video games of the season. There have been occasions when he appeared annoyed with all the consideration he acquired from opposing defenses with Ja’Marr Chase out and Justin Jefferson within the NFL. Marshall averaged greater than 100 yards receiving per sport and 15.2 yards per catch.
30. Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida, 5-11⅝, 193 (Four.38)
Toney wants some polish in his routes, however those that discover a strategy to get the ball to him with a little bit room to work will reap the rewards. His mixture of pace and elusiveness is seen time and again. Toney scored touchdowns speeding, receiving, passing and on a punt return.
31. Jaelan Phillips, DE, Miami, 6-5½, 260 (Four.58)
Phillips performed one season for the Hurricanes after transferring from UCLA. His draft standing will rely on how groups have graded him medically after a number of concussions, wrist and ankle accidents. He began all 10 of Miami’s video games in 2020 and completed with 15.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks.
32. Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Wake Forest, 6-3⅜, 274 (Four.62)
Basham had 23 consecutive video games throughout his profession with not less than one sort out for loss. If groups begin along with his effort and energy, they will work with him on the remainder. He must clean some tough edges in his move rush however presents loads of versatility throughout a defensive entrance.
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33. Mac Jones, QB, Alabama, 6-2⅝, 217 (DNR)
Surrounded by one of the best depth chart in school soccer, Jones had a historic 2020 season, with Four,500 yards passing, 41 passing touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He had eight video games with not less than 4 passing touchdowns, a 77% completion price in 11 SEC video games and two playoff wins.
34. Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina, 5-9⅝, 212 (Four.55)
Williams runs with energy and imaginative and prescient and compelled a pile of missed tackles. He had 19 speeding touchdowns in 2020, together with 4 video games with not less than three speeding touchdowns. Some operating backs coaches imagine he’s one of the best again on the board, however in addition they say he’ll should be extra constant within the passing sport.
35. Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi, 5-9½, 178 (Four.36)
Moore will contribute instantly as a slot receiver with high-end route operating to go along with explosiveness. He had not less than 10 receptions in seven of his eight video games this previous season, together with 11 catches for 143 yards in opposition to Alabama. He additionally returned punts in three seasons and kickoffs as a freshman.
36. Jalen Mayfield, T, Michigan, 6-5¼, 326 (5.39)
He was a proper sort out at Michigan, however Mayfield’s arm was measured at beneath 33 inches at his professional day, so which will point out a transfer to protect. However the sport video confirmed a constant consciousness with what is occurring in entrance of him and the flexibility and willingness to complete blocks.
37. Landon Dickerson, C/G, Alabama, 6-5⅝, 333 (DNR)
The space between Dickerson’s soccer grade (superior) and medical grade (a priority) is sort of galactic. He is an NFL lineman in each approach however suffered his second torn ACL this previous season and missed time in two different seasons due to ankle accidents.
38. Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri, 5-11⅛, 237 (Four.59)
There shall be some who say the work to be performed in move protection ought to push him down the board. Contemplate this a hearty disagreement as a result of Bolton is a high-effort, athletic tackler with loads of stopping energy. He had a five-game stretch in 2020 when he completed with not less than 10 tackles 4 occasions, together with 17 in opposition to Tennessee.
39. Joe Tryon, DE, Washington, 6-5, 259 (Four.68)
Tryon is one opt-out participant who has NFL groups intrigued. He began 14 video games in his two seasons with the Huskies, so his résumé is proscribed. He has some work to be performed in how he assaults linemen within the move rush, however he is a big-framed participant who persistently wins on the level of assault.
40. Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia, 6-0⅝, 194 (Four.31)
Some scouts had Stokes sub-Four.Three (hand-timed) in his 40s at Georgia’s professional day, so he is likely one of the quickest gamers on the board. His work in run protection is a priority, however in protection he ought to have the ability to play exterior or within the slot. Stokes had a mixed 13 move breakups within the final two seasons.
41. Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington, 6-2⅞, 290 (Four.89)
Onwuzurike opted out this previous season, and whereas he flashed his capacity, he did not carry out as nicely on the Senior Bowl. It comes all the way down to that efficiency vs. loads of moments in sport video the place his power and explosiveness are simple to see.
42. Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky, 5-11½, 197 (Four.35)
Joseph didn’t play in 2019 due to switch guidelines, coming from LSU, and opted out with two sport left in 2020. He has 9 school begins on his résumé, and his play reveals that lack of expertise at occasions. However watch him in opposition to Alabama, the place he had considered one of his 4 interceptions, to get a glimpse of the potential.
43. Samuel Cosmi, T, Texas, 6-5⅞, 314 (Four.89)
In a yr when so many abbreviated résumés are being thought-about, Cosmi’s 34 begins during the last three seasons for the Longhorns provides evaluators lots to parse. He is sensible, performs with high quality approach and has good motion expertise within the run sport.
44. Chris Rumph II, OLB, Duke, 6-2¾, 235 (DNR)
Rumph did not run or do drills at his professional day due to a hamstring damage, however he completed his profession with 34 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks in 36 video games. He had not less than two tackles for loss in 9 video games. His father, Chris, is the Chicago Bears‘ line of defense coach.
45. Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State, 5-10⅛, 180 (Four.41)
Over the primary 4 video games in 2020 alone, he had three interceptions and recovered two fumbles. He led the ACC in move breakups in 2019 with 14 and began 23 video games over his three seasons with the Seminoles. His total consciousness stands out, as he will get himself in the proper spots.
46. Quinn Meinerz, C/G, Wisconsin-Whitewater, 6-2⅞, 320 (Four.99)
Few gamers have pleasantly shocked evaluators in latest months as a lot as Meinerz, whose staff had its season canceled as a consequence of COVID-19. With no video games, Meinerz started working after which dominated on the Senior Bowl. He took all of the nastiness and physicality he confirmed within the 2019 season and upgraded his conditioning/approach to turn out to be a top-50 participant.
47. Walker Little, T, Stanford, 6-7⅜, 313 (5.30)
Opinions on Little will differ from staff to staff, on condition that he opted out in 2020 after taking part in one sport in 2019 due to a knee damage. He must construct power, however along with his footwork, size and suppleness, this can be a future left sort out.
48. Dillon Radunz, T, North Dakota State, 6-5¾, 301 (5.15)
After lacking all however 15 performs of his freshman season as a consequence of a knee damage, Radunz began in his final 32 video games for the Bison, together with the one sport in 2020. Some see a future NFL guard, however he performs with toughness and has been constant in move safety.
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49. Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota, 6-0⅜, 190 (Four.43)
Bateman has high quality arms with good physique management. He opted out in 2020 earlier than returning to play 5 video games. He completed with not less than 100 yards receiving in three of these video games. Bateman set freshman and sophomore receiving information on the college in 2018 and 2019.
50. Alex Leatherwood, G, Alabama, 6-5⅛, 312 (5.01)
Leatherwood began two seasons at left sort out and one at proper guard. He performs with athleticism and has a top-tier consistency to his footwork that can allow him to contribute rapidly within the NFL.
51. Jayson Oweh, DE/OLB, Penn State, 6-4⅞, 257 (Four.39)
There have been many unusual however true issues in the course of the 2020 school soccer season; contemplate Oweh’s no sacks in seven video games amongst them. That is regardless of testing numbers of the rarest type (his double-take 40 time to go along with a 39½-inch vertical) and sport video that reveals a participant who brought about offenses loads of issues.
52. Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State, 6-2¾, 245 (Four.56)
Very like with Oweh, some evaluators felt Browning’s potential ought to have equaled extra manufacturing. He performed strongside and weakside linebacker spots with the Buckeyes and is a participant with protection expertise and pass-rush potential.
53. Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse, 6-2½, 205 (Four.50)
Some see Melifonwu as a security/cornerback hybrid. Defensive backs along with his sort of lengthy body, pace and man protection skills aren’t going to attend lengthy to listen to their names known as. He had a mixed 20 passes defensed previously two seasons and had 42 solo tackles in 2020.
54. Ronnie Perkins, DE/OLB, Oklahoma, 6-2½, 253 (Four.71)
At occasions Perkins appeared to lack the flexibleness or proverbial bend some prospects have, however this is to manufacturing: 32 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks in 33 profession video games. He was aided by the Sooners’ stunt-heavy strategy, however this can be a high-effort participant whose expertise ought to switch to the NFL.
55. Aaron Robinson, CB, Central Florida, 5-11½, 186 (Four.39)
The lengthy record of cornerbacks whom groups have graded within the center rounds of this draft may push Robinson down the board some. A switch from Alabama — he performed 13 video games there as a real freshman in 2016 — he began 19 video games over the previous two seasons.
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56. Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue, 5-7, 181 (Four.33)
Moore performed in three video games this previous season after lacking all however 4 video games in 2019 with a left knee damage. Pace, change of route and potential as a returner make him a beneficial prospect. He had six 11-catch video games in 2018 — together with 170 yards receiving and two touchdowns in opposition to Ohio State.
57. Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma, 6-4½, 302 (5.11)
Expertise evaluators typically give an additional look to linemen with in depth wrestling backgrounds. Humphrey is a strong participant who understands what he sees in defensive fronts. Oklahoma’s coaches informed scouts Humphrey didn’t give up a sack throughout his ultimate two seasons.
58. Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State, 5-11⅜, 194 (Four.50)
Many mentioned Wallace opted out at halftime of the staff’s bowl sport final December, however Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy mentioned afterward the plan had been to tug Wallace from the sport to “shield him” for the draft. He suffered a torn ACL in 2019 however completed his profession with 14 100-yard video games.
59. Jabril Cox, LB, LSU, 6-3¼, 232 (DNR)
Cox must be a multitasker in an NFL protection, with potential in quite a lot of personnel groupings. He didn’t run at a professional day as a consequence of a hamstring damage. He performed final season for the Tigers as a graduate switch from North Dakota State (258 tackles in three seasons there) and made essentially the most of it, rating third on the staff in tackles (58) to go along with three interceptions.
60. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State, 6-4¾, 256 (DNR)
Freiermuth had shoulder surgical procedure in November that can affect the place he lands. In a shallow pool of tight finish prospects, he’s one of the best blocker/receiver combo. He was named All-Massive Ten by the league’s coaches in 2020 regardless of taking part in in 4 video games.
61. Joseph Ossai, DE/OLB, Texas, 6-3¾, 256 (Four.63)
Ossai performed at inside linebacker early in his profession however has proven much more professional potential as an edge participant. He’s inexperienced, with one full season in that position, however had 16 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and three pressured fumbles in 9 video games throughout 2020. His testing numbers extra resemble a large receiver (41½-inch vertical, 10 ft, 11 inches in broad soar).
62. Jamar Johnson, S, Indiana, 5-11⅞, 205 (Four.58)
Johnson was the primary Hoosiers security to be chosen first-team All-Massive Ten since Eric Allen in 1996. He matches the wants of many defensive coordinators in at this time’s NFL — a participant who can play security and work within the slot at occasions. He had 4 interceptions in eight video games in 2020, together with two in opposition to Ohio State.
63. Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas, 5-11¾, 193 (Four.41)
Rochell performed in 42 video games throughout his profession, with 28 begins over the previous three seasons. He is a big-reach defensive again with nice athleticism. He wasn’t examined a lot by opposing quarterbacks this previous season however had 10 profession interceptions with 38 move breakups.
64. Payton Turner, DE/OLB, Houston, 6-5½, 268 (DNR)
He did not run the 40 at his professional day as a consequence of turf toe, however he posted high quality numbers in drills. A 3-year starter, Turner had 10.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in simply 5 video games in 2020. He knocked down 10 passes and blocked two kicks throughout his profession.
65. Nico Collins, WR, Michigan, 6-4⅛, 215 (Four.45)
He opted out for 2020 however has dimension and pace and wins contested catches. Some will say Collins wants work to beat press protection extra persistently, however he has constant arms, powers into his routes, has elite high pace and averaged 19.7 yards per catch throughout his final full season on the sphere.
66. Elijah Molden, CB, Washington, 5-9½, 192 (DNR)
He is the closest defensive again on this draft board to the savvy and instincts of Chris Harris Jr. Molden’s soccer mind is obvious on each snap and he’ll have the ability to play within the slot from the second he arrives.
67. Stone Forsythe, T, Florida, 6-Eight, 307 (5.13)
Forsythe performed in 40 video games for the Gators, beginning 28. A participant along with his sort of attain — 83¼-inch arm span — who has proven a proficiency in move safety is price an extended look. He’s not what some coaches will want in a power-run sport, however in a pass-first league he’s a prospect with a vibrant future.
68. Jevon Holland, S, Oregon, 6-0⅝, 207 (Four.47)
Holland was an opt-out this previous season and a few have dropped the “cannot run” label on him, however his timed pace (Four.47) reveals up on the sport video, particularly in 2019, when he completed with 66 tackles to go along with 4 interceptions. He has additionally returned punts.
69. Spencer Brown, T, Northern Iowa, 6-8¼, 311 (Four.94)
A 3-sport athlete in highschool, Brown has the motion expertise to get a glance as a left sort out within the league, although he began 31 video games at proper sort out at Northern Iowa. He didn’t play in 2020 as a result of his staff’s season was canceled.
70. Davis Mills, QB, Stanford, 6-3¾, 217 (Four.82)
Mills is actually a piece in progress given he performed in simply 14 video games throughout his profession with the Cardinal principally as a consequence of knee accidents. He reveals plenty of potential as a play-action passer and he has the arm power to problem coverages within the deep center in addition to up the sidelines.
71. Liam Eichenberg, T, Notre Dame, 6-6⅛, 306 (DNR)
The All-American has a confirmed résumé given he performed 43 video games as a three-year starter for the Irish. Whereas Eichenberg began at left sort out for Notre Dame, he may face a transfer to the proper facet as a professional given he isn’t as fluid in his actions as among the different prospects on the board.
72. Milton Williams, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech, 6-Three, 284 (Four.67)
Williams will want the proper match, however his testing numbers, at 284 kilos, are double-take worthy. He was a two-year starter with 19 tackles for loss previously two seasons mixed.
73. Josh Myers, C, Ohio State, 6-5¼, 310 (DNR)
He didn’t work out on the Buckeyes’ professional day as a consequence of a toe damage after surgical procedure earlier this yr. Myers didn’t play middle, even in highschool, till Ohio State coaches moved him there in 2019. He performs with consciousness and toughness and is taken into account one the most secure picks on the board.
74. Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia, 6-1, 193 (Four.40)
Campbell began 24 video games over the previous three seasons and has the dimensions, pace, athleticism and gobs of potential required. He must clean some tough edges in his approach and a few defensive backs coaches surprise how he completed his profession with one interception.
75. Jackson Carman, G/T, Clemson, 6-4⅞, 317 (DNR)
Carman had again surgical procedure earlier this yr and didn’t work out at Clemson’s professional day. He began this previous season at left sort out for the Tigers, however along with his energy — his preliminary pop merely shocks defenders at occasions — and consciousness he’s most certainly suited to be a guard or proper sort out. He performed in 40 video games, beginning 27 over his three seasons.
76. Richie Grant, S, Central Florida, 5-11⅝, 197 (Four.57)
Grant is the poster participant for ball manufacturing with 10 interceptions to go along with six pressured fumbles over the previous three seasons. He’s energetic, versatile and compelled the difficulty alongside the road of scrimmage. There are some busts in coverages at occasions, particularly within the crimson zone.
77. Aaron Banks, G, Notre Dame, 6-5⅜, 325 (5.34)
He has overwhelmed defenders with energy over the previous three seasons, however improved footwork is required in opposition to faster inside rushers. Banks began 28 video games over the previous three seasons, taking part in in 38 total.
78. Wyatt Davis, G, Ohio State, 6-3⅝, 315 (DNR)
Davis, a two-time All-American who left the nationwide championship sport with a knee damage, did not run or do different testing on the Buckeyes’ professional day, however he did undergo place drills. He’s a much more proficient blocker within the run sport at this level however has the potential to begin as a rookie.
79. Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame, 6-3⅜, 241 (Four.65)
Some evaluators need extra of a receiver on the place at the moment, however Tremble presents an intriguing developmental participant given the bring-it-on physicality as a blocker he has paired with loads of potential as a receiver. He didn’t have a landing catch in 2020 and had 4 in his two seasons.
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80. Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa, 6-3⅛, 313 (Four.90)
The line of defense coaches who desire a extra athletic participant over a mauler on the inside will want Nixon. His athleticism was on show throughout a 71-yard interception return for a landing. He led the Massive Ten in tackles for loss in 2020 with 13.5.
81. Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson, 5-9½, 212 (Four.52)
Rodgers, who tore an ACL in 2019 spring follow and returned by Week 2 that season, has labored drills at operating again within the pre-draft season and can want the proper match. He has had some drops which are regarding, however offsets that with damaged tackles, contested catches and run-away play pace within the open subject.
82. Brady Christensen, T, BYU, 6-5¼, 302 (Four.90)
Christensen performed in 38 video games over the previous three seasons at left sort out, however figures to get his first NFL have a look at proper sort out. He performs with energy on the level of assault within the run sport and confirmed loads of consciousness in move safety.
83. Deonte Brown, G, Alabama, 6-3¼, 344 (5.57)
Scouts seen Brown put within the work between the Senior Bowl, the place he weighed 364 kilos, and his professional day, when he weighed 344. He was suspended six video games by the NCAA “as a consequence of a violation of staff guidelines and insurance policies,” coach Nick Saban mentioned. He’s a masher on the inside who easily works in double-teams and performs with task duty.
84. Shakur Brown, CB/S, Michigan State, 5-9¾, 185 (Four.64)
He persistently ran with the highest receivers on opposing offenses, so groups are going to should look past the timed pace. Brown competes on each snap to make each play and understands what he is — he had 5 interceptions in seven video games throughout 2020.
85. Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State, 5-10⅝, 184 (Four.51)
Johnson’s staff had its fall season canceled in 2020 so he needed to benefit from his week on the Senior Bowl. In a deep pool of receivers, he may not be a Day 2 choose for some, however he is a multisport athlete who can return kicks with 2,554 yards receiving and 25 touchdowns over the previous two seasons.
86. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC, 5-11½, 197 (Four.51)
He would not have the highest pace of among the different receivers on this draft, however Brown’s a sophisticated route runner who is aware of methods to create area for himself. He had 41 receptions and 7 TDs in six video games this previous season.
87. Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota, 6-3¼, 202 (Four.55)
He performed in 12 video games as a real freshman in 2017 at Michigan earlier than he transferred to Minnesota. Some may attempt St-Juste at security, however his finest soccer is in entrance of him. He competes on each snap and, with endurance, may very well be a future starter.
88. Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford, 6-1, 198 (Four.45)
Adebo is likely one of the harder evaluations on the board as he opted out in 2020 after lacking three video games in 2019 with an damage. His final full season was 2018, when he led all FBS gamers with 24 passes defensed.
89. Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina, 5-7⅞, 201 (Four.54)
Carter topped 20 receptions in three seasons, averaged 6.6 yards per carry over his profession — 514 carries — had two 1,000-yard speeding seasons. He’ll stick his nostril in there on move safety and may return kicks. That is a high-value participant.
90. Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M, 6-2⅝, 211 (Four.62)
He began 44 video games throughout his profession, taking part in in 48. Mond’s accuracy exterior the numbers must be higher, however a better have a look at his 2020 season confirmed a calmer participant than in earlier seasons. He confirmed good work in play-action with the athleticism to throw on the transfer and take part within the run sport. Mond has a clean supply and in the proper arms ought to enhance rapidly.
91. Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina, 6-2⅛, 229 (Four.59)
Surratt began his profession as a quarterback (threw for 1,342 yards, rushed for 210 as a freshman), so he has loads of room to develop as a defensive participant. He persistently reveals pedal-to-the-metal effort, was a staff captain and had two 90-tackle seasons to go along with 22.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks over the previous two years.
92. James Hudson, T, Cincinnati, 6-4¾, 313 (5.34)
Hudson has a brief résumé with three video games performed at Michigan in 2018, one sport in 2019 after a waiver to turn out to be instantly eligible at Cincinnati was denied following his switch and 10 video games this previous season. He ought to enhance rapidly as a result of his motion expertise flash loads of potential.
93. Kendrick Green, C/G, Illinois, 6-1⅞, 305 (Four.89)
He arrived at Illinois as a defensive lineman earlier than he moved to offense throughout his redshirt yr. Inexperienced began video games at left guard and middle for the Illini. He has uncommon athleticism with positional versatility and room to develop some further consistency in move safety.
94. Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn, 6-Zero, 186 (Four.30)
Some scouts had him sub-Four.Three (hand-timed) at his professional day, which isn’t shocking for a man who set a world youth document within the 100 meters (10.15) on the 2017 Florida Relays. Schwartz’s manufacturing was spotty in Auburn’s restricted passing assault and he has been inconsistent along with his arms at occasions. However he impacts defenses and has loads of developmental room.
95. Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama, 6-1¾, 235 (DNR)
Moses suffered a torn ACL earlier than the 2019 season and posted on social media this previous January he thought-about quitting soccer in the course of the 2020 season due to knee ache. The medical examination will decide his placement for a lot of groups. As a participant he has huge potential, with 80 tackles in 2020 to go along with 6.5 tackles for loss.
96. Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina, 6-0⅝, 189 (Four.45)
The drops will trigger a headache or two initially, however he caught sufficient balls to be the primary participant in this system’s historical past to have two 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Brown had eight profession touchdowns of not less than 40 yards. He scored a landing each 5.9 catches throughout his profession and averaged not less than 20 yards per catch in two seasons.
97. Divine Deablo, S, Virginia Tech, 6-3¼, 226 (Four.45)
Some evaluators say Deablo is likely one of the high two safeties on the board. He is sufficiently big to take part in run protection, however fast sufficient to cowl tight ends. Briefly, he’s precisely the sort of participant defensive coordinators need proper now. He performed 51 video games, had three 50-tackle seasons and completed 2020 with 4 interceptions.
98. Trey Smith, G, Tennessee, 6-5½, 321 (5.11)
Smith has the attain to carry off pass-rushers — 82 1/Eight-inch arm span — the ability to maneuver folks within the run sport and the potential to be much better a yr from now. He did miss spring follow in 2018, and missed time later within the 2018 season, with blood clots in his lungs, however began 22 video games over the previous two seasons with none points.
99. Kyle Trask, QB, Florida, 6-5¼, 236 (5.08)
Trask threw for Four,283 of his 7,386 profession passing yards this previous season and had 9 consecutive video games with not less than three touchdowns in 2020. He has the arm and accuracy, however wants to scrub up some footwork points and must present he can transfer within the pocket nicely sufficient to guard himself to be a long-term possibility.
100. Malcolm Koonce, DE/OLB, Buffalo, 6-2¼, 249 (DNR)
By the years, No. 100 is not all the time the 100th-best participant, however somebody I imagine will succeed and deserves extra consideration. Previous No. 100s have included extensive receiver Brandon Marshall, linebacker Shaquem Griffin, and final yr it was linebacker Davion Taylor (chosen at No. 103 by Philadelphia). Koonce missed the Senior Bowl and didn’t run at his professional day as a consequence of a foot damage, which could push him down the board. He had 14 sacks over his ultimate 19 video games. His lengthy attain and fast ft (although not as refined, suppose Elvis Dumervil-esque) have been persistently an issue for blockers.
Shut, however not fairly: Alim McNeill, DT, NC State; Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville; Patrick Jones II, DE, Pitt; Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU; Bobby Brown III, DT, Texas A&M; Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State; Jaylon Moore, T, Western Michigan; Jordan Smith, OLB/DE, Alabama-Birmingham; Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State; Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse; Hunter Long, TE, Boston Faculty; D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan; Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Vanderbilt; Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State; Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee; Ben Cleveland, G, Georgia; Jay Tufele, DT, USC; Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis; Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU.