Feb 27, 2023. To me, he's the late first/early second round gamble -- ala Jalen Hurts (he's much more raw than Hurts, but more physically gifted). His size/speed alone might land him in the first round, but he has work to do once drafted. I think he is strong and balanced at the point-of-attack. The fifth quarterback last year (Mac Jones) has a higher grade than any quarterback in this class. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking QBs. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. His relentless nature on and off the field is one of the reasons hes going to have a long, productive NFL career. The analysts averaged a grade of 77.8% in ranking OLs. BJ and Azeez Ojulari: Great brother pass-rushers in the SEC. Colts have 4th pick (Official Discussion Thread), NFLPA Player team Report Card Indianapolis, Chris Ballard Draft Combine Press Conference (Discussion). Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes. All in all, there are 13 receivers checking in among Bruglers top 100. The process here was a little bit different. Analysis: A year ago you would have found Okwara in the first round of Bruglers initial mock draft. The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, which begins Feb. 28. He is an elite size/speed athlete and led the Bulldogs in passes defended each of the last two seasons. Then in the second round, Brugler has two former Buckeye players listed: defensive end Zach Harrison with the No. Superstars Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler are among the players teeing it up at Bay Hill this week. Dane Brugler of The Athletic dropped his first 2023 NFL mock draft Wednesday morning, which featured the Colts addressing that position by selecting quarterback Will Levis out of Kentucky.. I am surprised to see CB come in ahead of QB in difficulty. I cant stress enough how important the interview process is for quarterbacks during the draft process. Looking beyond Skoronski, there are 11 other offensive linemen who make Bruglers top 100. An undraftable prospect a year ago, Darnell Wright flipped the script as a senior by moving to right tackle and producing impressive tape (including a standout performance against Will Anderson Jr.). Stephen P. I had high hopes for Rhyan over the summer, but his 2021 tape was somewhat of a letdown. Jalin Hyatt showing off the hands on 4th down. Bell should be drafted somewhere in the 35-75 range. Alabamas Bryce Young is Bruglers QB1. What are some reservations you have about him? For comparison, Pro Football Focus put Levis No. But his hands and feet just arent quick enough to routinely win or recover. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking safeties. These three sources are basically on par with NFL drafting. A freaky athlete for his size, Quentin Johnston has a unique combination of speed, strength and tracking skills. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Im not sure theres much difference between No. He finished his senior year with 132 tackles, including a career-best 17 against USC in the Cotton Bowl, which earned him Defensive MVP honors. Jefferson gets the early nod as Athlon's top returning quarterback . 1 Pick Goes For Sale, Let the Bids Roll in, Alternative Pick Plans, Second-Year Risers, and Other Bears Bullets, Report: Multiple Teams Have Already Approached the Bears About Trading the First Pick, Enhanced Box Score: Bulls 117, Pistons 115 March 1, 2023, Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Win, Wesnasty Debuts, Bellinger Knocks, Elias, Little, More, Bulls vs Pistons (6:00 CT) Projected Lineups, How To Watch, More, If the Bulls Could Stop Turning the Ball Over, That Would be Great, Hayden Wesneski Looked Ridiculously Good Today, Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and Obsession, Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Where the NFL teams set themselves apart is in the 50 to 100 range. Thought he would be a top-50 player. However, he doesnt show the same instincts once he turns his back to the ball Gilman lacks fluidity and feel to be a reliable man coverage player vs. NFL receivers . Though he might not have ideal physical traits (which will hurt him on draft weekend), Haener has the field vision and natural accuracy to consistently throw receivers open. Mahomes ran a 4.8 at the combine and hes pretty mobile. The NFL evaluators have proven to be king at evaluating QB play. Dane Brugler's 2022 NFL Draft Top-15 Position Rankings: Michigan pass rushers Aidan Hutchinson and. I could see a team reaching on him in the second round and betting on his long-term upside or he could fall out of the top 100 because he is that much of a project. A lot of teams just arent interested in a tackle with 32.5-inch arms. Dane Bruglers NFL Mock Draft, 2.0: Which team makes a move up for Bryce Young? James A. Kiper is a character and is always entertaining, but his depth of prospect knowledge is borderline obsessive. Not only does Carter have a rare combination of body control, quickness and power, but he is also highly skilled at using all three traits in unison to defeat blocks. While his game lacks refinement, Tyree Wilson has length, speed and power for days outstanding foundational traits for a scheme-versatile defensive lineman. But he is a tweener and struggles to consistently win with his hands. Therefore, I reviewed the top 25 (5x5) offensive linemen from each class. Suttles: Very few players leave a legacy like Will Anderson's at Alabama. The volume is five prospects per man on the field. Strong Of course 2 or 3 of these QB's are going to be overdrafted in the first round. PFFs Big Board and draft guide throws an advanced stat spin on prospects and finds a way to put things like contested catches and elusiveness into numbers. AV for every player in each draft class was used in conjunction with the big board data to compare big board rankings with NFL success. Sleek built former HS high jumper has more OLB body than true even-front EDGE.#BestoftheBest pic.twitter.com/lTS8E512pI, Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 10, 2022. He skillfully returns his eyes to the football and shows outstanding competitiveness when the ball is in the air. The most reliable CB scouting amongst analysts comes from The Athletic, Dane Brugler, and Lance Zierlein. Here's an updated version of Dane Brugler's top 100 ranking of this year's NFL Draft prospects: https://theathletic.com/4185491/2023/02/14/nfl-draft-2023-top-100-players-dane-brugler/ https://t.co/x1pL7HEHD0 pic.twitter.com/GYZVKqwOB3, Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) January 28, 2023. Kenny Pickett killed his interviews at the Senior Bowl and will probably do the same at the combine will it be enough for teams like the Steelers or Commanders to go all in? Josh M. Hi Dane, with Kayvon Thibodeaux, you mentioned that scouts have a "but" after his name? The first player in Alabama history named a unanimous All-American twice, Will Anderson Jr. is an explosive first-step rusher with a bendy, flexible frame that allows him to attack blockers from different angles. That could translate to a fourth-round . Scouts also rave about his competitive toughness and professional mentality. 7 among the quarterbacks, notably ahead of Stanford's Tanner McKee (No. His testing numbers at the combine, for me at least, show that he certainly possesses the athleticism to be better in coverage than hes shown on film. Will McDonald IV is a tricky prospect. A former tight end at Old Dominion, Keion White is a rangy defender who can spot drop with running backs or collapse blocks off the edge with his physical hands. He has a ton of ability and isnt afraid to finish with violence. He isnt a burner, but the Texas native is a route technician with terrific ball skills and a knack for working to open space in coverage. The most reliable DL and EDGE scouting amongst analysts come from The Draft Network, PFF, and Mel Kiper. Will Levis struggled to live up to expectations as a senior in 2022, but I think there are more reasons than excuses behind his inconsistent play. Pickett 32. That alone will earn him a spot in the top-120 picks. 15 or so in this draft. Strouds passing skills give him a solid floor as an NFL starter, but his development as a creator is what will ultimately determine his ceiling. There are so many more layers to peel back in Bruglers rankings. They describe AV as putting a single numerical value on any players season, at any position, from any year.. However, the thing I am more interested in is which analyst has set themselves apart in certain position groups. The Athletic's lead NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler released an updated Top 100 big board for the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. There are mixed feelings on Jalin Hyatt throughout the league because of his limited route tree in college and Tennessees offensive scheme. While his instant speed is a nightmare for defenses, Devon Achanes junior tape also showed improved vision and tempo to stack cuts with explosive quickness. When it comes to identifying the top rive players, no analyst has been better than the NFL Draft itself, but The Athletic, Kiper, Zierlein, and Scouts Inc. have come very close. Smith is one of the more fascinating prospects in the draft and really shouldnt have come out. To me, a player like UAB pass rusher Alex Wright is very underrated. In the second round, Florida CB Kaiir Elam can play man, but he might be best in a cover-2 scheme where he can float and make plays. One Former Player Believes Patrick Kane Would Play In Toronto, The San Diego Padres Have Turned Themselves Into Revenue-Sharing Payors, who has been on our radar for a hot minute, Ballard sounded ready to risk it all for a quarterback, Irsay showed a public display of affection, Will Anderson Jr. is Giving Off Khalil Mack Vibes and Im Very Into It, Dont Worry, Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer Arent Going Anywhere, Ugh! But now, the rest of the league has caught up. If he runs at the combine they project him running around a 4.7 which isnt the worst. There are only so many defensive linemen in this draft who are 6-5, 320 pounds with long arms and his pissed-off demeanor. In addition, points are awarded for being games started, All-Pro, and Pro Bowl recognition, among other criteria. Using this methodology, only one big board had a better top 100 big board than the NFL Draft over the past three years. Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore is underrated also if there is a Cooper Kupp in this draft, it might be him. Dane Brugler of The Athletic dropped his first 2023 NFL mock draft Wednesday morning, which featured the Colts addressing that position by selecting quarterback Will Levis out of Kentucky. There appear to be a few sweet spots in this draft when it comes to receivers. Jefferson, Arkansas Heading into spring practice, all signs point to a wide-open year in the SEC for quarterback play. But I wasnt sure if not knowing his future position (is he a guard or a tackle?) Similar to his older brother Azeez (a second-round pick of the Giants in 2021), BJ Ojulari is quick, fast and bendy from anywhere on the field. 15 Tim DeMorat, Fordham The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was a multi-time. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking CBs. Bleacher Report recently brought on Nate Tice and Brandon Thorne, two individuals I hold in very high regard, to head up their prospect profiles. He might not have ideal size, but he should test well. 48 on its big board and ESPN's Todd McShay placed him No. But he is an urgent player with outstanding intangibles, linear athleticism and the power in his hands to annoy blockers with a pestering play style. He is raw at the top of routes and drops too many should-be completions, but Johnston can break tackles and offers the most upside of any receiver prospect in this class. When do you see the first running back drafted and who takes that plunge (and on whom)? My No. More seriously though, I gathered this data because there is no true assessment for NFL Draft analysts. Thanks to his length and quick-twitch movements, he is able to separate from blocks, burst to close and finish in the pocket. 1. Anything can happen, but the gap between his current form and what he needs to become to succeed in the NFL is too wide. Very young and nowhere near his ceiling yet. With the college all-star games behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine less than two weeks away, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler has updated his Top 100 rankings for this year's class. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. Dave C. It has to be pass rusher. Ranking Draft Analysts for Off-Ball Linebacker Evaluation. Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Seems to play with power and grip strength. However, Joe Tippmanns talent might be enticing on Day 2 for a team wanting a versatile interior lineman with starting potential. He often appears aimless in his rush plan with erratic hands and too many almost plays on his tape he is an exceptional athlete with a projectable body, projecting as a high risk, high reward pass rusher.. I have tried to add as many notable draft analysts as possible. @JartaviusM_ x @IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/NfP8imV3X6, Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 29, 2022, (Photo of Bijan Robinson: Ed Zurga / Getty Images). He does a great job framing rushers with light feet and mirror skills. Pasquale P. As good as Lloyd is, Parsons is a unicorn and is able to do things athletically that few others his size can do. Once again, we see that The Athletic Consensus big board came out on when it comes to identifying talent within specific position groupings. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. Jartavius Martin (Josephs former roommate) doesnt find the football as well as Joseph, but he is a quick-reaction player with the versatile profile to play single-high or in the nickel. Kraft is going to make an NFL team very happy on Day 2 of the draft. Not only is Peter Skoronski the highest-ranking offensive lineman, but the Northwestern product is also the fourth-best player on Bruglers big board. The NFL Draft order rises to the top when looking at OL. Here are former FCS players currently on Brugler's Top 15 position rankings, which can be read here. 2 behind North Carolina's Sam Howell. Love his open-field athleticism, he can weave through the defense and create. Ohio State star C.J. Bell is a quality pass catcher. I tend to agree a bit more with Bruglers overall analysis of Pride regarding his man skills, but I do believe Pride is better as a zone defender than given credit for. This kid is big, fast, athletic, quick.. Everything you want in a CB. But before we get there, lets update the prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. I think that is due more to how he was used in the Irish scheme and Gilman being too aggressive at times. Photos: Kevin C. Cox, Dustin Bradford, Tim Warner / Getty Images). 9 prospect back in August, Christian Gonzalez lived up to those lofty expectations and is one of the best non-quarterbacks in this draft class. OK, so, in fairness, weve made this pivot around these parts long ago. He wont be an ideal fit for every scheme because of his lack of size and length, but he has a vast bag of tricks, including a nasty ghost move that he can pull off at full speed. Kmet is an easy player to like (both on and off the field) with outstanding ball skills and body control to dominate the catch point Overall, Kmet is a dependable and physically impressive pass catcher who doesnt have a deal-breaking weakness to his game, projecting as an NFL-ready Y target similar to Jason Witten when he was coming out of Tennessee.. 8), Spencer Rattler (No. Do you think Lloyd has those same capabilities? If a wide receivers coach cant mold Claypool - who is a hard worker - into a standout wide receiver that team should find themselves a new wide receivers coach. The analysis doesnt seem to fit with the ranking, and I strongly disagree with Kmet ranking behind Dayton tight end Adam Trautman. Below is where the seven former Notre Dame players ranked and part of Bruglers analysis of why he placed them where he did. An impressive size/speed athlete, Trenton Simpson can look like he is moving at a different gear than other pursuit defenders due to his short-area burst and acceleration. Ranking NFL Draft Analysts Top 100 Big Boards from 2019-2021. The Vanilla Gorilla was a constant force for the Razorbacks DL this year and got overlooked in my opinion. But, though he makes splashy plays, he also gives them up because there is more guessing than reading on his tape. His combine numbers will be interesting. Maybe, maybe not. There are more, but these guys stand out. One thing's for sure, there is no great, no-brainer prospect this year. I highly suggest anybody with interest to read reports from every one of them. Analysis: Reading the different breakdowns of Pride is quite interesting. Two Notre Dame players made the list, with one near the top and one near . From Matt Corral at quarterback to Derek Stingley Jr. at cornerback, these are the top prospects as college football's bowl season looms. . That feels like good news if youre hoping for the Bears to address the needs at that position via the draft. And the lack of explosiveness in his routes will be much more noticeable vs. NFL corners. What are their reservations or concerns with him? Is Justyn Ross a day two lock? He played the game of his life against Georgia in the playoffs, showing improved comfort as an improviser. Ranking NFL Draft analysts' ability to evaluate individual position groups. Dane Brugler is a national NFL writer for The Athletic covering the NFL Draft. I care more about the ceiling than the floor, and that is why I would have ranked Claypool in the Top 50, and I certainly would have ranked him ahead of Trautman (#56), Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (#53), Clemson wideout Tee Higgins (#52) and USC receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (#50). He probably will never be a lineman who fills up the stat sheet, but he is an immovable object in the run game and has the heavy hands and upper-body strength to toss massive guards. Dom G. Nothing about Ross is guaranteed until the medical part of the combine. All four of the tight ends graded as top-32 prospects here will be valued differently, team to team. It's something the Jets coaches addressed with him numerous times throughout the week. Based on all-star game performances and updated information from NFL scouts, several players have moved up or tumbled down the board. Miguel P. Johnson is a solid first-round guy and No. With improved discipline, he can be a game-wrecker when he properly uses his long levers. Brendan L. In the first round, Washington CB Trent McDuffie is really skilled in off-man and zone. 23 or the Dolphins at No. Jones comes close to losing his balance more often than youd like to see, but there is no doubting his natural talent. 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