Defensive End Rankings

1. Gaines Adams, Clemson
6’5” 258; 4.64; 21 reps
Statistics: 62tkls; 17.5TFL; 12.5sacks
Extremely athletic with the frame to get bigger and an excellent array of pass rush moves…explosive first step blows by offensive linemen, could make the switch to LB if he has to…he doesn’t have ideal overall strength and struggles when ran at…inconsistent effort and can disappear at times.


2. Adam Carriker, Nebraska
6’6” 296; 4.90; 33 reps
Statistics: 52tkls; 16TFL; 7sacks
Excels vs. the run, strong at the point of attack…has good quickness and overall athleticism for a guy his size, could play basically any DL position other than NT…had a great Senior Bowl week after a disappointing senior season…not the most explosive guy, won’t ever be a premier pass rusher, but is solid in that area.


3. Jamaal Anderson*, Arkansas
6’5” 288; 4.75; 22 reps
Statistics: 65tkls; 19TFL; 13.5sacks
His main positive is potential…former WR has a big frame, long arms, and excellent athleticism…had a breakout junior year, showed a quick first step, and a solid set of pass rush moves…could improve vs. the run and be stronger at the point of attack, but isn’t terrible in that area…very raw and inconsistent, bigger of a risk than Carriker, but might have more upside.


4. LaMarr Woodley, Michigan
6’2” 266; 4.74; 29 reps
Statistics: 36tkls; 16.5TFL; 12sacks
Playmaker that lacks ideal measurables but was extremely productive in college…versatile, has experience at LB and 3-4 DE…great vs. the run, explosive at the point of attack and knocks back OT’s that outweigh him by 50 to 100lbs…powerful, wrap up tackler…a ‘tweener without a true position, might lack the speed/cover skills to play LB, small for a DE.


5. Jarvis Moss*, Florida
6’7” 250; 4.70; 16 reps
Statistics: 56tkls; 11TFL; 7.5sacks
Tall, lanky athlete, versatile and has the speed/quickness to make the switch to LB…excellent pass rusher, uses long arms to get separation…fluid in space, lacks experience in coverage but has potential in that area…very thin and weak for a DE, desperately needs to get bigger and stronger…struggles when teams run at him.


6. Anthony Spencer, Purdue
6’3” 261; 4.70; 30 reps
Statistics: 93tkls; 26.5TFL; 10.5sacks
Explosive athlete and playmaker, undersized but makes up for it with his strength and hustle…needs to improve pass rush set, might have to switch to LB, but lacks experience in coverage…powerful hitter with great short area burst and acceleration…first step is up there with the best.


7. Ikaika Alama-Francis, Hawaii
6’5” 280; 4.85; didn’t bench
Statistics: 39tkls; 10TFL; 4 sacks
Loads of upside…excellent combination of size, athleticism, and strength…plays to the whistle and is very aggressive…father played in the NFL…inexperience shows, very inconsistent and not near as productive as a player with his tools should have been…doesn’t use size to his advantage and plays with poor leverage.


8. Charles Johnson*, Georgia
6’2” 270; 4.84; 33 reps
Statistics: 44tkls; 19TFL; 9.5sacks
Outplayed more heralded teammate Quentin Moses most of the time this year…powerful upper body, plays low and with leverage…quick, tough vs. the run and rarely misses tackles...didn’t run very well at the combine and lacks elite measurables…relatively weak lower body, can get pushed back by bigger linemen…effort is inconsistent.


9. Victor Abiamiri, Notre Dame
6’4” 267; 4.80; 25 reps
Statistics: 43tkls; 15TFL; 10.5sacks
Solid, but not star player…consistent vs. the run and can get to the passer…not an out of this world athlete but is quick and powerfully built with a huge frame and long arms…doesn’t change directions well and looks mechanical in space…inconsistent technique, lacks the speed to chase plays down.


10. Quentin Moses, Georgia
6’5” 261; 4.82; 17 reps
Statistics: 33tkls; 12TFL; 4.5sacks
More athlete than football player at this point…frame could add more weight, excellent playing speed and quickness…looks like a LB in space, instinctive and fluid…very lean for a DE, had a disappointing showing at the combine…weak base and gets pushed back way too often…inconsistent against the run, effort and desire are questionable.


11. Tim Crowder, Texas
6’4” 272; 4.69; 32 reps
Statistics: 59tkls; 18TFL; 10.5sacks
Uses sound technique, leverage…high effort and hustle player that simply makes big plays…plays with a solid base, has the size and strength to hold up vs. the run…average athletically and doesn’t have the potential of many other players in this class…doesn’t have ideal quickness, burst or acceleration.


12. Jay Richardson, Ohio St
6’6” 279; 5.00; 20 reps
Statistics: 25tkls; 8.5TFL; 4sacks
One of my favorite sleepers at DE…excellent size, strength, and has the frame to add even more bulk…more quick than fast and has a good first step…one of the best in the class vs. the run, hard to move…lacks speed and isn’t the greatest athlete…technique is inconsistent and doesn’t always play with proper leverage.


13. Baraka Atkins, Miami
6’5” 271; 4.69; 22 reps
Statistics: 49tkls; 9TFL; 4sacks
Versatile, can play DE, 3-4 DE, and DT…still has some potential left and is a very good athlete…has a great combination of power and acceleration, excellent at the point of attack…inconsistent, doesn’t always look like he’s playing hard…not much of an edge rusher.


14. Brian Robison, Texas
6’3” 259; 4.67; 27 reps
Statistics: 37tkls; 9TFL; 5.5sacks
One of the most impressive players at the entire combine…has the athleticism to play 3-4 LB, which is where I think he’ll end up…has been talked about as a “hustle” player or and “overachiever”, but showed his true athleticism at the combine…lacks elite size and has little playing strength, narrow base and really struggles when teams run at him.


15. Dan Bazuin, Central Michigan
6’3” 266; 4.77; 25 reps
Statistics: 67tkls; 15TFL; 10.5sacks
Productive in college, gets to the quarterback and finishes consistently…excellent short area burst, more quick than fast…powerful upper body, explosive at the point of attack…lacks lower body strength and plays with a narrow base…might be too small to play full time in the NFL.


16. Jay Moore, Nebraska
6’5” 274; 4.92; 26 reps
Statistics: 45tkls; 17TFL; 6sacks
Gets the most out of his physical ability…solid in all areas but lacks potential…impressed at the Senior Bowl, winning Defensive MVP honors…plays to the whistle and with sound technique…lacks explosiveness, athleticism, and speed.


17. C.J. Ah You, Oklahoma
6’4” 274; 4.70; 26 reps
Statistics: 41tkls; 8.5TFL; 4sacks
Had excellent explosive numbers at the combine, but doesn’t play that way…Good athleticism for his size, strong and tough, old school kind of player…will turn 25 as a rookie, which limits his upside…didn’t make a ton of plays in college…doesn’t excel in any one area.


18. Xzavie Jackson, Missouri
19. Jacob Ford, Central Arkansas
20. Mkristo Bruce, Washington St
21. Jason Trusnik, Ohio Northern
22. Rondell Biggs, Michigan
23. Derrick Jones, Grand Valley St
24. Edgar Jones, SE Missouri St
25. Darius Sanders, Oregon
26. Keyunta Dawson, Texas Tech
27. Robin Gamble, Miles College
28. Dennis Ellis, Boise St
29. Marquies Gunn, Auburn
30. Larry Birdine, Oklahoma
31. Chase Pittman, LSU
32. Jason Jack*, Texas A&M
33. Mel Purcell, Hawaii
34. Alex Obomese, UTEP
35. Antwan Applewhite*, SDSU
36. Greg Peterson, NC Central
37. Noland Burchette, Virginia Tech
38. Marcus Smith, Arizona
39. Victor DeGrate, Oklahoma St
40. J.J. Milan, Nevada
41. Matt King, Maine
42. Jeffery Nweke, Fort Valley St
43. Brian Rackley, North Carolina
44. Travis Tofi, USC
45. Gilberto Perez, Air Force
46. Abraham Wright, Colorado
47. Justin Rogers, SMU
48. Nu’u Tafisi, Cal
49. Bryan Andrews, Wake Forest
50. Kyle Bissinger, UAB
51. Jyles Tucker, Wake Forest
52. Darrell Burston, Florida St
53. Nick Cavallo, Purdue

Center Rankings

1. Ryan Kalil, USC
6’3” 299; 4.96; 34 reps
Extremely athletic and technically sound, equally solid run and pass blocker…excellent on pulls, gets to the 2nd level quickly and can adjust to moving targets…very bright, high football IQ…doesn’t have a wide base and may struggle against NT’s, average size.


2. Josh Beekman, Boston College
6’2” 313; 5.36; 24 reps
Powerful run blocker, technically sound and versatile…engulfs smaller linemen, hard to move, can anchor vs. bull rushers…lacks ideal agility and athleticism…short arms hurt him as a pass blocker.


3. Samson Satele, Hawaii
6’3” 300; 5.24; 25 reps
Great athlete with solid overall technique and strength, very explosive…really impressed me at the combine…versatile and smart, could contribute right away in the right system…lacks elite size and lower body strength, won’t push the pile in the running game…plays aggressive.


4. Enoka Lucas, Oregon
6’3” 303; 5.46; 34 reps
Athletic, more explosive than he is fast, plays much quicker than his 40 time would suggest and can get to the 2nd level…has solid upper body strength and size, plays to the whistle…needs to be more consistent and work on overall technique, ends up on the ground too often…lacks ideal lower body strength and won’t push the pile.


5. Leroy Harris, N.C. State
6’3” 302; 5.35; 29 reps
Extremely experienced, technical, makes up for lack of speed and explosiveness by taking sound angles to blocks…tough and plays through pain…strong and doesn’t give much ground to bull rushers…lacks quickness and agility, really struggles at the 2nd level…has had some minor injury problems.


6. Scott Stephenson, Iowa St
6’3” 297; 5.20; 21 reps
Former defensive lineman with loads of potential…has the frame to get bigger…extremely athletic and gets to the 2nd level effectively…needs to improve playing strength and plays with a narrow base, gets pushed into the pocket too often…inexperience shows at times, inconsistent technique.


7. Doug Datish, Ohio St
6’4” 302; 5.13; 31 reps
Versatile, experienced with a high football IQ…solid quickness, athleticism, and frame, physical and tough, could contribute right away but lacks elite potential…1st step is a bit slow, lacks ideal quickness…struggles against bigger NT’s, plays smaller than he is.


8. Dan Mozes, West Virginia
6’3” 293; 5.35; 28 reps
Technically sound and does everything well, but nothing great…explosive first step, gets the most out of his physical ability…could be an ideal fit for a zone blocking team thanks to his smarts and quickness…lacks potential, but could step in and contribute right away…short arms, average strength and overall athleticism.


9. Lyle Sendlein, Texas
10. Dustin Fry, Clemson
11. Mark Fenton, Colorado
12. Darnell Stapleton, Rutgers
13. Nick Jones, Georgia
14. Mark Bihl, Michigan
15. Chris White, South Carolina
16. Mike Elgin, Iowa
17. Steve Rissler, Florida
18. Drew Mormino, Central Michigan
19. Anthony Wollschlager, Miami
20. Donald Usry, SE Louisiana
21. Kurt Mann, Nebraska
22. Cedric Gagne-Marcoux, UCF
23. Brent Pousson, McNeese St
24. John Sullivan, Notre Dame
25. David Ligon, Tennessee
26. Robby D’Angelo, Southern Miss
27. David Ochoa, Kansas

Offensive Guard Rankings

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1. Ben Grubbs, Auburn
6’3” 311; 5.18; 29 reps
He has a unique combination of athleticism and power…is relatively inexperienced at the position, still has some upside…explosive, quick, can reach the second level…would fit pretty much any system…a safe pick, but not the biggest guy around and could improve overall technique.


2. Justin Blalock, Texas
6’3” 320; 5.10; 40 reps
Played every OL position in college, aside from center…extremely strong, hard to move…holds his ground against bull rushers, big frame and ideal bulk…explosive in short areas…has trouble reaching the 2nd level and lacks ideal speed/quickness.


3. Arron Sears, Tennessee
6’3” 319; 5.09; 21 reps
Technically sound, versatile…athletic and has quick feet for such a big guy…strong lower body, anchors well, is hard to move…explosive in small areas, has no trouble against bigger DT’s…Conditioning and durability are minor concerns…Average upper body strength, doesn’t push the pile much, not a great 2nd level blocker.


4. Manuel Ramirez, Texas Tech
6’3” 326; 5.30*; 40 reps
Simply massive, extremely strong overall and is very hard to push back…has a mean streak, plays to the whistle and with a wide base…can push the pile in the running game…short arms hurt him in pass pro, poor technique and gets sluggish late in games…might take some time to adjust to the NFL game…Not being able to fully workout in front of scouts hurts him.


5. T.J. Downing, Ohio St
6’5” 298; 5.19; 31 reps
Versatile technician, does the little things well…hard to move, plays with a wide base and can anchor vs. bigger DT’s…fights to the whistle, gets good hand placement…gets the most out of his limited physical tools…one of my favorite players in the draft, but isn’t very athletic or explosive…plays too high at times and isn’t very flexible.


6. Andy Alleman, Akron
6’4” 305; 5.07; 27 reps
Explosive and athletic with a lot of potential…hard worker, team guy with a high football IQ and room to improve…good 2nd level blocker, plays to the whistle…gets pushed back into the pocket too often, not the biggest or strongest guy…a little inconsistent and unproven.


7. Mansfield Wrotto, Georgia Tech
6’3” 317; 5.40; 27 reps
Former DT with excellent combination of strength and athleticism…loads of potential, if he can just be more aggressive and consistent…explosive first step and jarring initial punch…excels as a run blocker, but can be beaten by quicker DT’s…needs to improve on the 2nd level, needs a lot of technique work.


8. Tim Duckworth, Auburn
6’3” 306; 5.42; 20 reps
Hard to move, plays with a mean streak…extremely strong lower body and plays with a wide base…can push the pile in the running game…aggressive, played well at the Senior Bowl…might lack the athleticism and quickness to ever start…average combine didn’t help his chances.


9. Dan Santucci, Notre Dame
6’4” 301; 5.13; 23 reps
He has a solid combination of mobility, size, and strength…improved a lot in his senior season, really impressed me at the combine…hard worker, plays to the whistle…inexperienced, inconsistent technique, lacks ideal base and bulk and gets pushed back too often…won’t push the pile.


10. Mike Jones, Iowa
6’5” 309; 5.46; 28 reps
Extremely experienced, smart technician knows how to use angles and technique to make up for his lack of physical talent…Versatile, former OT, has long arms…relatively weak overall for an OL, lacks the base to anchor, not very explosive or athletic.


11. Uche Nwaneri, Purdue
6’3” 325; 5.37; 24 reps
More upside than production pick, has the tools to contribute, athletic for a guy his size…plays aggressive, sometimes too aggressive…powerful upper body and jarring punch…gets pushed into the pocket too often, plays with a narrow base…inconsistent, spotty footwork and technique…minor character concerns, would need time to develop.


12. Kasey Studdard, Texas
6’3” 303; 5.18; 32 reps
Blue collar, hard worker that gets the most out of his abilities…extremely aggressive, plays with a wide base and is hard to move…poor quickness and athleticism, short arms and has already maxed out his frame…not much potential, but has the look of a decent backup.


13. Jake Kuresa, BYU
6’3” 343; 5.23; 35 reps
Huge with ideal strength and solid short area quickness for his size…experienced and versatile…rarely, if ever loses once he’s locked on and doesn’t give ground to bull rushers…conditioning has been a major concern over his career…lacks ideal athleticism and really struggles on the 2nd level.


14. Tala Esera, Hawaii
15. Cameron Stephenson, Rutgers
16. Steve Vallos, Wake Forest
17. Kurt Quarterman, Louisville
18. Derrick Markray, Bowling Green
19. Kyle Cook, Michigan St
20. Rueben Riley, Michigan
21. Robert Turner, New Mexico
22. Tucker Peterson, New Hampshire
23. George Batiste, Southern Miss
24. Mike Elgin, Iowa
25. Brian Johnson, LSU
26. Josh Day, Colorado St
27. Trai Williams, Kentucky
28.Nathan Bennett, Clemson
29. Brian Daniels, Colorado
30. Harrison Nikolao, E Wash
31. Jamar Foulks, Mansfield
32. John Simonitis, Pittsburgh
33. Roman Fry, Clemson
34. Matt Maddox, Illinois
35. Stephen Berg, Arizona St
36. Dylan Lineberry, North Texas
37. Renardo Foster, Louisville
38. Stanley Daniels, Washington
39. Palauni Ma Sun, Oregon
40. Bob Morton, Notre Dame
41. Thomas Coleman, South Carolina
42. Corey Davis, James Madison
43. Bob Whitaker, Kansas
44. Cory Niblock, Florida St

Offensive Tackle Rankings

NOTE: I’m going to post shortened versions of scouting reports for all Linemen due to time restraints (I have to get every position done before April 28th, draft day)

OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1. Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
6’7” 311; 4.92; 28 reps
Combines elite physical skill with unmatched polish and pass blocking/technique…could improve run blocking and be a little more aggressive…about as complete of a prospect as you can find…had a torn ACL last year, but it looked completely healed this season…gets to the 2nd level with the best of ‘em.


2. Levi Brown, Penn St
6’6” 323; 5.40; 31 reps
A boom or bust pick…big, strong, and explosive, but gets lazy and isn’t the quickest guy around…may have to switch to RT in the pros, but if he gets his mind right and tries harder, I think he can stay at LT…Impressed at the Senior Bowl and looked like he actually cared.


3. Tony Ugoh, Arkansas
6’5” 301; 5.06; 32 reps
He’s upside, potential, and more upside…huge frame, long arms, and a powerful build…really improved in senior season, as a pass and run blocker but still has a ways to go in terms of consistency and technique…I really like him, he just looks like a future star and really impressed me blocking for McFadden/Felix Jones last season...needs to play meaner.


4. Joe Staley, Central Michigan
6’6” 306; 4.79; 27 reps
Extremely athletic former TE…one of the fastest linemen you’ll ever see, can break 4.80 in the 40…needs to get bigger and stronger to handle bull rushers…not very aggressive, but has upside, especially if someone can light a fire under him.


5. Mario Henderson, Florida St
6’7” 302; 5.11; 20 reps
Extremely underrated prospect with all the tools to start at LT in the NFL (long arms, athleticism, size), really came on strong late in his senior year…a disappointment earlier in his career, needs to get stronger, be more consistent…smart, hard worker, good character guy.


6. James Marten, Boston College
6’8” 309; 5.08; 25 reps
To put it simply, he’s big…tough, strong, and quick, prototypical RT in the NFL…not the most athletic guy around and needs to be more flexible…has trouble with speed rushers…not much potential, but is a safe pick.


7. Ryan Harris, Notre Dame
6’5” 305; 5.09; 22 reps
He’s an experienced, polished finesse blocker…excels against speed rushers…solid quickness, shows the ability to mirror & slide well…not strong or aggressive enough to contribute right away…average as a run blocker.


8. Mike Otto, Purdue
6'6" 305; 5.20; 20 reps
Experienced, polished pass blocker is a solid pick but won’t ever be anything special…makes up for lack of elite physical tools with proper footwork and hand placement…big, plays strong and can hold his ground against bull rushers.


9. Allen Barbre, Missouri Southern
6’4” 300; 4.84; 28 reps
Combine standout, small school star, versatile and extremely athletic…Lacks ideal lower body strength and can be pushed back by bull rushers…level of competition is a concern…not the biggest frame, could move to OG.
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10. Herbert Taylor, TCU
6’4” 296; 5.19; 26 reps
He’s an extremely athletic, could start for a zone blocking team right away…versatile, technician, very smart with a high football IQ…makes up for his lack of strength and explosiveness with his quickness and athleticism…wears sunglasses all the time, so that’s a plus.


11. Marshal Yanda, Iowa
6’4” 307; 5.15; 23 reps
Versatile, plays with good technique most of the time…very hard to push into the pocket, plays with a wide base and excels against bull rushers…limited athleticism/frame make a switch to OG probable, can’t play LT…overaggressive at times.


12. Brandon Frye, Virginia Tech
6’4” 301; 5.08; 34 reps
He’s more of an athlete than a football player at this point…big, strong and athletic, but needs to work on the little things…inconsistent in terms of technique and focus…a boom or bust pick with all the tools, needs development time.


13. Doug Free, Northern Illinois
6’6” 324; 5.19; 22 reps
Former TE is very athletic, but had a disappointing senior season and might lack the aggressiveness/mean streak to ever make it big…Not very strong run blocker, but excels as a pass blocker w/his long arms and quick feet.


14. Corey Hilliard, Oklahoma St
6’5” 308; 5.29; 28 reps
Versatile, can play any position but Center…needs time to develop but has a lot of tools to work with…plays with inconsistent technique and leverage, but got by on pure strength and athleticism in college…plays with a mean streak.


15. Nello Faulk, FAU
6’7” 292; 5.11; 22 reps
One of my favorite sleepers in this draft…huge frame with rare athleticism and speed…gets to the 2nd level with the best of ‘em…experienced, long arms help him as a pass blocker…needs to add bulk and strength to improve in the run game…might not have the mean streak to make it, but has a ton of tools and could be a very intriguing developmental prospect.


16. Adam Koets, Oregon St
6’5” 298; 5.08; 20 reps
He’s an athletic, quick player that excels in pass pro, but really needs to add overall bulk and strength to succeed at the next level…poor run blocker, won’t push the pile…impressed with quickness and footwork at the combine.


17. Stephon Heyer, Maryland
6’6” 334; 5.59; 30 reps
He’s simply a huge guy with freakishly long arms and a very wide base…plays strong, experienced with solid technique…top heavy, lacks quickness and athleticism…will have to be strictly RT in the NFL, might even have to switch to guard…has had injury problems.


18. Cliff Louis, Morgan St
6’6” 280; 4.90; 21 reps
He’s extremely athletic, has a big frame with long arms. Loads of potential, runs like a TE and hits like an LB…played last season close to 260lbs, needs to add bulk and lower body strength…very raw and inexperienced, will take developmental time but is worth a late round flyer due to his potential…level of competition is a concern.


19. Gabe Hall*, Texas Tech
6’4” 313; 4.91; 22 reps
Very athletic with a lot of potential, especially in a zone-blocking scheme that utilizes it’s linemen’s quickness…Not the strongest guy, could get bigger…can be pushed into the pocket and struggles vs. bull rushers…very inexperienced and raw technique, former TE.


20. Andrew Carnahan, Arizona St
21. Dan Parrish, Florida A&M
22. Jermon Bushrod, Towson
23. Chris Denman, Fresno St
24. Joel Clinger, Missouri
25. Julius Wilson, UAB
26. Jacob Bender, Nicholls St
27. Jonathan Palmer, Auburn
28. Dane Uperesa, Hawaii
29. Chase Johnson, Wyoming
30. Jason Capizzi, Indiana (PA)
31. Eric Graham, ECU
32. Thed Watson, USF
33. Andrew Cameron, Cal
34. Kyle Tatum, Alabama
35. Eddie Keele, BYU
36. Clyde Reed, SC State
37. Peter Dyakowski, LSU
38. Ken Shackleford, Georgia
39. Brandon Cox, La-Lafayette
40. Robert Kraay, Air Force
41. Ed McCarthy, Yale
42. Zac Tubbs, Arkansas
43. Aaron Brant, Iowa St
44. Tavo Tupola, Utah
45. Chris Messner, Oklahoma
46. Clint Oldenburg, Colorado St
47. Brian Stamper, Vanderbilt
48. Elliot Vallejo, UC Davis
49. Marion Dukes, Clemson
50. Joe Ainslie, Minnesota
51. Jeff Perrett, Tulsa
52. Willie Henderson, Memphis
53. Rob Austin, Troy
54. Glenn January, Texas Tech
55. Mike Kolodziej, Michigan
56. Daniel Inman, Georgia
57. Kyle Williams, USC
58. David Shemaria, Bloomsburg
59. James Newby, N.C. St
60. Charles Harris, Washington St
61. Tanner Bell, Arizona