Deans biggest knock throughout the NFL draft process will be his lack of size, but does that matter? But the biggest knock on him heading into the combine was that for all the things he does well, he just isn't an especially explosive athlete. Bush and Dean also are similar in size. Former Horn Lake High School standout Nakobe Dean fell out of the first two rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. Here are the top WR times: Reasons Jalen Hurts can eventually lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win. On some level, it's almost unfair to criticize Monday's 4.52-second time in the 40especially since it was .07 seconds faster than the time of Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton, who is just about universally considered the top safety in this class and a potential top-five pick. Hes also the co-host of Birds 365, a daily streaming show covering the Eagles and the NFL, and a daily contributor to the top-rated drive-time radio segment in South Jersey. At times, he showed glimpses of bend and power, so you can see some potential as a five-technique at the next level. Even if he doesn't, he isn't getting out of the top 10. That said, he did say he could beat Henry Ruggs incredible 4.27 second time. To be fair, his workout was hardly awful. Philadelphia Eagles news fromFanSided Daily. On a night when a staggering nine wideouts ran the 40-yard-dash in under 4.4 seconds, Bell checked in at 4.65. His 33" vertical was below average for his position group. Nakobe Dean was selected to the 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes 22 college football players' community service and outstanding football play. Obviously, I think he is still learning how to use whats in his body. Leal's stock had already dropped some due to his uneven play during the 2021 season, and his combine performance did not reverse that trend. A pure nose tackle, Davis was the type of player former defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon wanted in order to toggle between his 50 and 40 fronts with the intent of winning early downs in order to create known-pass situations on third downs. None of that precludes Burks from being a first-round pick in April or a difference-maker at the professional level, but there's little question that his main focus between now and Arkansas' pro day on March 9 will be shaving as much time as possible off that 40. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPhiladelphia Eagles and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. His power did appear when hitting bags, though, which teams expected. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All of those guys are ready to play if we need them and they can play a variety of roles, Roseman said. Davis has a chance to learn behind six-time Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox. It doesn't matter. 1 teams. We look at the draft as kind of long-term decisions. He uses the straight arm and leverage to push the left tackle back into the pocket and he was able to shed the blocker and bring down the quarterback for a three-yard loss. On the other hand, Touchdown Wire's Doug Farrar recently mocked Gordon inside Round 1, slotting him to the Arizona Cardinals at No. Linebacker Nakobe Dean shares his first impressions of Philadelphia and reuniting with his Bulldogs teammate Jordan Davis. Philadelphia drafted linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) and defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He gets out there and play more. 40-yard dash time: 4.52. This could have just been a case of the combine jitters, but given that Green's agility was the primary concern of many scouts, the notion that he's best suited to play guard in the pros has gained momentum. His stock was already blue chip. Dean is 6-foot, 225-pounds. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean appears to be a sure bet to be taken in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Latest on Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Over three years and 35 starts at Texas A&M, Kenyon Green (B/R Scouting Report) did a little bit of everythingand did so at an All-American level. Robinson ran a 4.92 in 2014 at 332 pounds; Poe, at 346 pounds, clocked 4.98 seconds at the 2012 combine. A few snaps later, Walker is mirroring tight end Tyler Kroft who is motioning in the backfield. Gannon, who knew Joseph from their days together with Minnesota where the big man was a two-time Pro Bowl player, felt more comfortable with the veteran as the stakes got higher even when Davis returned from the injury. Where there is likely going to be a regression to the mean is with things you cant fully control like games lost to injury and quirky turnovers, the latter of which already started correcting itself in the back half of the 2022-23 campaign. No matter how hard you try, youll never shake the sting that was birthed by that Super Bowl 57 loss. He has all the ability in the world. 10 pick of the 2019 NFL draft. INDIANAPOLIS -- Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis -- all 341 pounds of him -- finished the 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds at the NFL scouting combine Saturday night. Even with average length (32 5/8-inch arms), Wyatt could fit in any defensive scheme. He also didn't show the sort of agility and flexibility that Hamilton did in position drills. While most of the combine participants' performances went as expected, the following players either shined in the spotlight or were unable to emerge like they needed to on the big stage. Kenny Walker III of Michigan State and Breece Hall of Iowa State both made strong cases to be the first running back drafted. That he disappears at times in games. Green's movement during drills was good at times, but he also displayed average stop-start ability, which will be an issue playing against elite edge-rushers. Walker also displayed powerful punches and swipes at pads during his workout, portending a bright future as a pass rusher at the next level. Copyright 2023 Philadelphia Eagles. pic.twitter.com/xBCtc9C7rE, JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) February 26, 2023. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. When I hear that, I emphasize I'm an all-down back. Past those two, the Birds currently have Reed Blankenship, Andre Chachere, and KVon Wallace on their roster. That When defensive tackle Jordan Davis was selected 13th overall, he was known for his pure athleticism for his size. There isn't a more polarizing prospect than Oregon edge-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (B/R Scouting Report). He proved quick enough to cover ground in space and was reliable converting interceptions at the end of each rep. Clark showed everything a team could want from a leader in the middle of the defense. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Bears GM stands firm on Justin Fields, confirms lean toward trading No. Given the lack of a Combine that offseason, it can be a bit difficult to measure one prospect against another because results vary so much depending on who is in charge of the timing, the actual running surface, wind and weather, and other factors. Please Howie Roseman Find us someone else! Heres a look at the best LB times in the 40-yard dash in 2022: Reasons Jalen Hurts can eventually lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win. To date, theyve interviewed everyone from Jim Leonhard and Chris Shula to Jessie Minter, Sean Desai, and Vance Joseph. COVID-19 forced the NFL (and everyone else) to cancel, postpone, and/or scale back for quite some timeand back in 2021, that meant no NFL Combine for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his draftmates. After not running at the combine, there was significant hype focused on what inside linebacker Dean would do on Wednesday inside Georgias athletic facility. Philadelphia Eagles news fromFanSided Daily, Eagles 10 most pressing needs to fill this offseason. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The Eagles were so deep and talented last season that they didnt really need their top three picks to handle major roles with Jurgens and Dean specifically selected as luxury picks, the former being the umpteenth heir apparent for All-Pro center Jason Kelce and the latter a best-player-available scenario after surprisingly dropping into the third round. Lamar Jackson cant even get a seat on the AFC side because Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Justin Herbert get the calligraphy treatment. But we have gotten in problems here where we've said, hey, we have a need at this position., Let's draft the best guy at this position.. As one of the most productive players at the highest level of college football, Smith was right to bet on himself in that way. We expect a Jalen Hurts extension to be announced soon. Watch the tape, though. On Wednesday, Georgia hosted its annual pro day, allowing for its draft eligible players to show off their skills in front of what was a record number of NFL scouts and personnel executives. His current deal is at its end. 8:20 a.m. Nolan Smith: Smith was leading the team with 16 QB hurries before suffering a torn pectoral muscle against Florida in Game Eight. Could Aaron Rodgers help Christian Watson compete for hardware from the jump in Green Bay? The combine was an excellent opportunity for Walker to show skills he did not get to show during his college career. Rest pic.twitter.com/y68CAj7VpP In the clip below, Walker finishes the play from the backside with his impressive relentless effort through the entire play. Couple that with the coaching staff attrition after an uncharacteristic year of calm waters there and the confirmation by Howie Roseman that compensatory picks in 2024 are on the horizon due to upcoming free-agency losses and you have the cocktail for a bit of a backslide. In fact, its quite possible that he could run in the 4.4 It might be a little too early to say that he is everything we thought he was and more, but he certainty showed flashes of his future potential last week. Moving onto Dean, in his NFL debut, he played a total of 24 snaps and had five combined tackles and an 85.4 run defense grade according to Pro Football Focus. Davis played only 224 snaps in the regular season (20% of the defensive total), and finished with 18 tackles and four quarterback pressures. I can get in the slot on first and second down, and then on third down, if you need me to run inside the tackles or outside the tackles or pass pro, I can do that too. It feels like Kyzir White is out of here and it isnt a guarantee that T.J. Edwards wont be a cap casualty. ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller went Farrar one better, predicting before the combine that Gordon would put on the show of shows in Indy. The 2022 NFL Draft is in the rearview. All rights reserved. Its all there. The NFL Combine is on the horizon. Sleep soundly. They just had great guys in front of them.. DeVonta Smith 40 time: How did he compare to other wide receivers? Yep, you wouldnt believe the things that fans say sometimes. He was getting ready for the combine and doing a lot of bench press and strained his pec. And nine wide receivers ran the 40 in under 4.4 secondseasily the most ever. Did the talent-poor Falcons get the roster infusion they needed? The Commanders might have found their future starting QB when they took Sam Howell in Round 5 -- but he wasn't the only potential gem in the 2022 NFL Draft. WATCH: Jordan Davis runs Horn Lake Mayor Allen Latimer that day presented Dean with the official proclamation in a frame. Ask someone a little older about the Fog Bowl, the NFC Championship Game losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals. Smith was still able to enjoy the draft, at least in some format, and the Eagles were certainly happy to add him with the No. 1 wide receiver. On Wednesday, Moving forward the Eagles will likely be able to bring back only one of their two free agents at both safety and linebacker, opening up starting spots for Blankenship and Dean, while Davis will slot into a major role with the expected attrition at DT, and Jurgens' short-term role will be defined by Kelces annual retirement decision that should be coming soon. WebNakobe Dean Scouting Report: 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Profile. So, lets open up the film and find out what about their limited snaps has already turned some heads around the NFL. What happened to the Giants after Round 1? But there's a pack of players who could come off the board on Day 2, and after rushing for 1,002 yards and 14 scores last year, Kyren Williams (B/R Scouting Report) of Notre Dame came into the combine looking to solidify his status as a potential second-round pick. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Tying up blockers to let others make plays simply isnt sexy, however, especially when the others combine for 70 sacks and you get none of them. Will another aggressive draft by Mickey Loomis pay off for the Saints? Philadelphia Eagles news fromFanSided Daily, Ranking Eagles top defensive tackle prospects in 2023 NFL Draft from worst to first. His 35" vertical ranked outside the top 10. All rights reserved. Marc Ross spotlights 10 rookies set up for success in the 2022 NFL season and beyond. Is Brad Holmes' enthusiastic drafting paying dividends for the Lions? The performance should go a long way toward proving he's not just a two-down player. "(Gordon) gave up just 21 catches on 41 targets last season for 243 yards, 70 yards after the catch, no touchdowns, two interceptions and an opponent passer rating of 49.1," he said. Per report, they are expected to franchise him if an extension cant be agreed upon. Once the running back got into the flat, he quickly closed to make a solo tackle preventing any gain on the play. Six of those eight took the field on Saturday, with three members of that group putting up some of the night's best performances. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. But Monday doesn't have the hours of tape displaying his elite range that Hamilton does. This was the most from one school in a seven-round draft since 1994. Well, I think he went from a team with a crap ton of talent in college and went to a team in the NFL with a crap ton of talent, so they rolled all those guys through, Jeremiah said. Dean, meanwhile, was buried on the depth chart behind elite veteran inside linebackers. A few players later, he registered his first sack. The pressure on Thibodeaux to blow that pro day out of the water has now increased exponentially because, right or wrong, withdrawing from the combine will only reinforce the negative perceptions of some regarding his work ethic. The teams sheer dominance was evident on the defensive side of the ball as they had a total of eight defensive players selected in the first three rounds of the draft. Its What do we have to do to win a Super Bowl?. He played in the NFL from 1987-2000. The 2023 team is not going to set another franchise record for wins, get 70 sacks, or have a starting group where 81.8% earn some kind of postseason accolade. School Horn Lake High School. WebNakobe Dean NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Georgia LB BR NFL Scouting Department Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images HEIGHT: 5'11 1/4" WEIGHT: It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Unfortunately, his workouts in Indianapolis reinforced that perception. But those guys are ready. Jalen Carter (Georgia) The potential No. KVon showed improvement last season, but you wont hear a peep out of us if Philly invests in an upgrade. However, he only competed in some position drills and did not run the 40-yard dash. Wyatt deserves his own kudos, though, after showing off exceptional agility and heavy hands at 6-foot-3 and 304 pounds. The 2022 NFL Draft surprisingly saw just one QB taken in the first two rounds, but that doesn't doom the entire crop to irrelevance. Nothing that happened Sunday is going to alleviate those concerns. School Horn Lake High School. Dan Hanzus takes stock of the NFL hierarchy with his post-draft Power Rankings. Back in April, here at Touchdown Wire, we broke down how he was able to eat blocks with ease and crash to the ball carrier. At 66 and 341 pounds, Davis ran a 4.78-second 40-yard dash and posted a 103 broad jump, which are rare air for any defensive tackle let alone one built to his size. A few of these defensive players taken have already shown a glimmer out of the sneak peek that weve seen in their rookie season. He ranked as the second-best defensive player on the Dolphins according to PFF, as he was targeted twice allowing only five yards. NC State tackleIckey Ekwonu stamped his status as a potential top-five pick with an impressive display of athleticism. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC North team. The NFL Combine is on the horizon. Well start with the bad news first. The Eagles' 2022 rookie class, including Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens, Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship, are integral to the Eagles' future Super Bowl hopes. How would that sort of time have stacked up at the Combine? Dean, it should be noted, never missed a game due to injury during his college career. Even though he didnt have the repeat success in his second preseason game, he still registered two pressures last week against the Cleveland Browns. Seemingly, the former option is the better option, right? The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. And Burks made a dent on the stat sheet, hauling in 66 passes for 1,104 yards and 11 scores last year while picking up another 112 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Regardless of what people tell you, offensive coordinators do so much more than call plays on game day. Leading up to the combine, the 6'3", 237-pounder made it clear to reporters that he wasn't taking a back seat to anyone in this classDean included. This is something he prides himself on as he mentioned when he sat down in an interview with NBCs Maria Taylor: The main thing out of everybody I named is the relentless effort, all those guys give relentless effort. "No matter what else I do off the field, football is my main focus," he said. I just saw him flying around making plays everywhere and I think thats kind of his game, Miami linebacker Jaelan Phillips said in the locker room after the game. Take another name off Eagles list of potential defensive coordinators. Earlier this week, Thibodeaux told reportersthat questions regarding his motor areoff-base. Before we go any further here, one thing has to be said: Auburn safety Smoke Monday (B/R Scouting Report) has one of the best football names of any player in this class. According to PFF, Cine ended up finishing as the top rookie safety (67.3), which isnt a very high rating, but he still showed flashes of potential when he was asked to take away key assignments in the secondary. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 10 overall selection. Shockley share thoughts on Stetson Bennett, Holy moly, Tyrique Stevenson finished strong at Miami, learned valuable lesson at Georgia. Nakobe Dean. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. But his 40 time also ranked in the bottom 10 among linebackers. Bulldogs team captain and program icon Jordan Davis was one of those first-round picks, and one of two Georgia players selected by the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Dean, the 5-11, 229-pound heat-seeking missile from the Bulldogs, did not post a 40-time at either the NFL Combine or his Pro Day. Dominic Lovett has the ability to contribute right away Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2023. LB 40 Times LBs are one of the position groups working out on Saturday, meaning football fans will get official numbers on a slew of the top prospects. 10:30 a.m. Jalen Carter: Potential No. Time to buy these energy stocks with over 40% upside potential, analysts say Energy stocks outperformed last year, with the sector generally gaining 59% in a year when the S&P 500 dropped 19%. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The top 40-yard dash times from Nakobe Deans competition Dean could not participate in any of the drills at the 2022 NFL Combine due to his pectoral muscle injury, 5 amid Smith talks, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Titans GM: Excited to go forward with Tannehill, Fins yet to make call on Tua's 5th-year option, Ex-NFL groundskeeper: SB LVII field overwatered, OL Blythe retiring from NFL after seven seasons, Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans. Posted March 16, 2022. Probably not franchise history-altering good like the 2022 bunch, but theres no reason to assume that Philadelphia will regress to the demarcation line of parity that defines the modern NFL because most of the franchise quarterbacks in the league are on the other side of the bracket. Did anyone nail their first three picks more than the Eagles? We don't want to just draft for immediate needs, said Roseman. 1 pick, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Commanders' Payne first to be tagged, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: A new No. Dean explains what the transition to the NFL has been like through a week of Training Camp. Enagbare had a below average 40 time (4.87) for a 258-pound edge player and displayed just average movement ability during position workouts. Tuggle made five Pro Bowls with the Falcons. Davis, who is 6-foot-6, might not have to actually run a 40-yard sprint very often in an NFL game, but he ran it like few others of his size ever have at the combine. As Kroft runs up field Walker does a great drop keeping his eyes on the backfield as he drops back into coverage. Which teams helped themselves in Las Vegas -- and which teams are trending in the wrong direction? Throw in some knocks against his size and stature and you have a third-round pick. These are some of the outtakes that didn't make the final cut, but will still have you rolling. Heading into the combine, Green was generating quite a bit of first-round buzz, with some draftniks projecting he could be selected inside the top 15. It also wasn't Burks' only pedestrian workout. But Harris' status as a top-50 prospect was well-established coming into the event, while Clark really helped himself with a nice overall effort. A bad combine isn't the kiss of death for those players, as they still have pro days.But each would probably like a Tardis so they could go back in time a few days and get a do-over for the combine. Dean is hoping to be a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft after putting up incredible numbers throughout his career with Georgia. His lateral movement and stop-start ability were only average, as were his hands in coverage work. Among the top-ranked linebackers in this year's draft are Georgia's dangerous duo of Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, Utah's Devin Loyd, Wyoming' Chad Muma, and Top linebacker prospects weigh in on draft debate, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine winners and losers, Day 1: Chris Olave, Malik Willis impress, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine winners and losers, Day 2: Ickey Ekwonu, Kenny Walker III shine, With NFL opportunity knocking, Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner thanks his mother by telling her to retire, LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. says he's best cornerback in 2022 NFL Draft. He has proven to be a threat at all levels of the field, boasting a great blend of size (6-3, 195 pounds) and speed (reported 4.4 40-yard dash time). Unlikely. But it seems clear he'll have to wait until the middle rounds to hear his named called. With the Birds, he worked with inside and outside linebackers on pass coverage. In the clip below, Davis slips by the right tackle with ease getting his hands on the ball carrier and then Dean cleans up the play by bringing him down for no gain. 1 pick in this draft class, Carter earned headlines a year ago in that vaunted defense that featured two future Eagles in Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean. Nakobe Dean, Georgia (Junior) Dean approaches every play like a cannonball ready to fire. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Will Aidan Hutchinson supercharge the Lions' pass rush? No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. However, his workout did not match the outstanding athleticism usually possessed by linebackers taken in the top half of the first round. job, foreshadowed departure, Georgia football captain Warren McClendon putting nightmare aside to chase dream, Georgia football Hall of Fame coach Mark Richt explains why Mike Bobo hire makes perfect sense, Georgia quarterbacks Jake Fromm and D.J. Despite not registering any stats, Walker showed versatility and some similar sparks as he did in college. Cine showed a great breakdown and kept his eyes on the ball without over pursuing. In his NFL preseason debut against the Did the Packers blow it by once again passing on the receiver position in Round 1? When were drafting players, just knowing how they are trained and the background, its no different than when you are hiring staff, you look for people who have learned the right way.. Nakobe Dean should run a 4.51 or better at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine in March. And what's up with the Commanders' value assessment? Can Chris Olave revitalize the Saints' aerial attack? This isnt the most important assistant vacancy that the Birds will be filling this offseason. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Add power and unique speed (his 4.78-second 40-yard dash was the fastest for any player over 330 pounds at the combine since 2006), and you can see why he's a difficult one-on-one matchup. Now a reason why I put both Davis and Nakobe Dean in the same category is because of how well they work in tandem. He didnt need to risk injury or put himself through a battery of tests in order to impress the right scout or general manager. However, consider that the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady Patriots won six Super Bowls and the best team the organization ever had, the 2007 16-0 team, came up a little short on the biggest stage, losing the Lombardi Trophy to the upstart New York Giants. Davis' lateral agility was exceptional, and even his ability to backpedal and transition forward was much better than that of the other interior linemen. Dean has been compared to Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush and former Atlanta Falcon legend Jessie Tuggle. It will be the responsibility of Philadelphias next LB coach to ensure that this unit continues to be a strength and Nakobe Dean turns out to be what we hope he is. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Dean explains what the transition to the NFL has been like through a week of Training Camp. For Hamilton, confirmation bias will help salvage his combine, as scouts who love him will dismiss the time. A lot more. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Nakobe the role model. Nakobe Dean was supposed to be one of the NFL draft's top players The 21-year-old entered the draft with an impeccable resume. "Gordon is a big, aggressive defensive back who's still putting his overall coverage plan together, but when it all comes together, it's pretty tough to deal with.". Bush has 205 career tackles and four interceptions across three NFL seasons. Please check your email for a confirmation. Bringing those two guys in our building, and seeing what kind of people they are, Roseman said. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Heading into the combine, there were some draftniks who had Treylon Burks (B/R Scouting Report) of Arkansas ranked as the No. Channing Tindall was another one of the third-round selections in this years draft. If Kelce, who just welcomed his third daughter to the family last week, decides this is it, Jurgens will be tackling the unenviable task of replacing a legend and the Eagles will try to make it work with Seumalo. Status Signed Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) and defensive back William Poole (31) while tight end Cameron Latu (81) tries to defend NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Nakobe Dean (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports). Kenneth Gainwell proved to most of Eagles Nation what weve been telling you all along. I think he is going to be really, really good. The 4.55-second 40-yard dash that he turned in isn't awful for a 6'2", 225-pounder, but it doesn't look great compared to the 4.36 that North Dakota State's Christian Watson (another bigger receiver) registered. Dean, the 5-11, 229-pound heat-seeking missile from the Bulldogs, did not post a 40-time at either the NFL Combine or his Pro Day. It's an opinion shared by Burks himself. With the 2023 NFL Combine coming up soon, let's reflect back on DeVonta Smith's performance in the 40-yard dash and compare it to his peers that year. Perhaps a reversal to 11 or 12 wins comes with a solid January again next year before the February ticket is punched and this time the defense gets the one stop it needs. If Kelce returns, expect Jurgens to slide over to right guard as Isaac Seumalo walks for big money on the open market. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Thats an esoteric role for a No. Tindall played 25 snaps against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. In 2021, he caught 93 passes for 1,286 yards and six scoresnumbers that earned him Big Ten Receiver of the Year honors over Ohio State's Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. 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