In the run game, he relies on quickness to shoot gaps and disrupt. Positives: Nice-sized pocket passer with a next-level arm. Drops are his biggest issue. Brooks caught 43 passes for 543 yards and two touchdowns in 2021, using his twitchy short-area athleticism, smooth throttle control, and ball-tracking ability to consistently draw opportunities. and footwork to pick through defenses. He might not be an elite athlete, which shows in coverage and on outside plays. The only negative is that he ends up on the ground a little too much. He is consistent catching balls on his frame, but he struggles to reel in low passes when on the move. He is explosive in his release and is a smooth/fluid route runner. He runs routes as well as most receivers and has natural hands, snatching the ball away from his body. He flashes a nasty streak to finish to the ground. Behind Anudike-Uzomah and Matlack, theres also senior edge rusher Khalid Duke, who will provide depth for the Wildcats in 2022. Deuce Vaughn and Felix He is fluid in coverage and consistently stays in phase with his man. Overall, Smith-Njigba reminds me of Amon-Ra St. Brown, and I believe hell make a similar impact in the NFL. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'nfldraftdiamonds_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_15',129,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-nfldraftdiamonds_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? Against the run, he uses his length to stack blocks and make his way to the ball. As a pass rusher, he is primarily a push-the-pocket player, but he flashes a quick swim move and a violent club maneuver to generate pressure. Overall, Van Ness has ideal traits, and his best football is ahead of him. Former Kansas State football players Skylar Thompson and Russ Yeast were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday by the Miami Dolphins and Los Breaks down well, fires up the field, and wraps up tackling. Hes still experimenting on that front, but he has a lot of counters in his arsenal. Jalen Carter Named Subject of Arrest Warrant After Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia Teammate, Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Target at the NFL Combine Include Brian Branch, Nolan Smith, 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson, Boston Colleges Jaiden Woodbey Is Less Tweener, More Swiss Army Knife. He lines up in-line, on the wing or flexed in the slot. he will never be able to do anything between the tackles, and he will likely be limited to a lot of gadget plays like fly sweeps. Marginal growth potential. Even with no more games left to be played, were going to continue taking a look at the best of the rest, covering draft As a pass rusher, he has a dynamic get-off from a two-point stance, and his ability to bend and close at the top of his rush is special. He does need to work on escaping when he doesn't win early in the down, as he gets stuck at times. Again, for now, well go strictly with seniors (c/o 2023), Login. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He has outstanding range and instincts against the pass, with the ability to match up with, and mirror, TEs all over the field. There's major movement, including among QBs. Hes essentially an albatross with his length, and it shows on tape. This isnt ideal for someone with his size/skill set. He can win with his suddenness/speed or transfer that speed into power and run through offensive tackles. 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall 2 CJ Stroud Ohio State 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. He is very aware versus twists and stunts. Overall, Anderson isn't a super loose/bendy edge rusher, but his combination of speed, power and instincts should translate into double-digit sacks at the next level. Hyatt is a thin-framed wide receiver with rare speed. Stroud is a pure, natural thrower with outstanding production. 3 best landing spots for Daron Payne in 2023 NFL free agency, ranked. Its been a slow, gradual climb since then for Hentz. WR Xavier Smith | Florida A&M. A season ago for San Diego State, Thomas registered a whopping 20.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. Check out all of the movement, from 1 to 50. Its officially NFL draft season, so its time to get to know the best players at every positions in the 2023 class. Simpson is a tall, twitched-up, off-ball linebacker. Johnson has ideal size, length and quickness for the position. Wright is a massive right tackle prospect. Charles Goldman. But for his size, Hentz has decent proportional length, and he shows glimpses of good initial quicks off the line. He does a nice job of staying on top versus go balls and he can locate the ball in the air. Robert Hentz II came to Kansas State from NW Mississippi Community College. Anudike-Uzomah was a menace on defense last season, amassing 11 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, and six forced fumbles in a dominant campaign. Porter Jr. has elite size, length and speed for the position. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. He is at his best in off coverage, where he is quick to read and drive on the ball. Charbonnet is a tall, physical running back. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia. Overall, Ojulari has a similar skill set to that of Uchenna Nwosu. 2022 TOP 200 Fantasy Football Rankings, TOP 200 PPR Cheatsheets TOP 200 PPR Draft / Draft Rankings. He is also an outstanding blitzer, showing timing and burst to generate pressure. He's just better in the middle of the action. The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in 2023 and third-round pick in 2024 due to Stephen Ross tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. Torrence is a massive offensive guard with ideal instincts and play strength. In the passing game, he is quick out of his stance and has the ability to kick out and cover up speed rushers on the edge. He is very aware and redirects easily. Both top KSU edge rushers have early-round upside. Analysis: Imatorbhebhe flashed ability as a move tight end and comes with intelligence, speed, and long arms. CB Julius Brents Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats cornerback Julius Brents (23) falls back into the end zone after incepting a pass thrown by TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. He does an outstanding job of playing the pocket at the catch point and poking the ball away downfield. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Defenders get into his chest, but hes able to absorb and stop their charge because he has so much mass and power. 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst Case: Top 10 Overall 3 Anthony Richardson Florida 1, 2023 NFL mock draft: New 2-round projections for Senior Bowl week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Deuce Vaughn almost logged 2,000 total yards from scrimmage last season and tacked on 22 total touchdowns. Similarly to Vaughn, Phillip Brooks is another offensive weapon who should still generate interest even with below-average size. Xavier Smith is the fastest riser in the 2023 pre-draft process. Thompson certainly left his mark at K-State, where his 40 career starts and 24 wins are the most of any Wildcat quarterback dating back to at least 1990. He plays with an attitude and plenty of energy. EDGE Jesse Luketa, Kansas State Wildcats Draft Prospects. Overall, Wilson is still improving, but he has all of the tools to develop into a Pro Bowl edge rusher. He can sink his weight and hold up versus single blocks and double teams. Coming SoonTerms & Conditions | Privacy Policy, Draft Scout is an Independent Contractor, Currently Outsourcing Non-Exclusive Scalable ContentBrian Hitterman, NFL Draft Scout/Draft Scout Database Creator, Contact: brianhitterman@msn.com, - EA College Football Game Pushed Back to 2024, - Draft Scout Evolve: Player Rating Changes, - CFB's Best Player Names By Year/Position, - 1997 Coach Bill Walsh Draft Insider (First/Early NFL Draft Scout), - Frank Cooney's 2022 Ratings by Position, - Frank Cooney's Top 750 (Pro Football Hall of Fame), - Josh Buchanan's Top Small School Prospects, - Paul Duncan's 2022 First Round Mock Draft, - 2021 Spring FCS Schedule/Team Roster/News Links. That might be a reason he kicks inside in the NFL, although he was able to anchor and settle against FCS competition. Kansas State 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports The Wildcats have a number of draft-eligible prospects this year, including a potential late-round QB We witnessed one of the all-time great rookie cornerback classes in 2022 with alumni such as All-Pro first round pick Sauce Gardner (Jets) and Pro Bowl selection Tariq Woolen (Seahawks). Overall, I wish he was bigger, but he's a very dynamic and disruptive presence along the interior. It was the first time wed heard from either in a few weeks following the Super Bowl LVII win, but this time the focus wasnt on the big game, it was He runs a little high, but he can get skinny through the line of scrimmage, as well as drop a level and explode through tackles. Overall, Kincaid is a more explosive version of Zach Ertz coming out of college. You'll now receive the top The Draft Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Overall, Mayer doesnt have elite athleticism, but hes a complete tight end who will be ready to contribute right away. Overall, Musgrave isnt polished and hes missed time, but he has the potential to emerge as the top tight end in the class. That return ability only sweetens his appeal. Which passer's stock is rising the most ahead of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine? 1. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial set of prospect rankings for the 2022 NFL Draft. He is sudden in his get-off and accelerates into contact, generating consistent knock-back and pressure. Copyright 2019-2023. He has average change-of-direction skills when he has to flip and open up. He isnt a sudden mover, but he understands how to set up defenders and utilizes his big frame to box out down the field. If he doesnt win right away, he is going to do his best to collapse the pocket. He will get lost in the trash inside the box on occasion. In off coverage, he is a little high in his pedal and wastes steps in his plant-and-drive. Overall, Forbes' weight will be scrutinized at the NFL Scouting Combine, but his tape is outstanding. Overall, Stroud is definitely more of a shooter than a scorer. Hes excellent when making catches in congested areas. He lacks elite quickness and change of direction in space, but hes functional. Who was your childhood hero? His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size. He is a weapon in the passing game, as he can run wide receiver routes and he easily catches the ball. As a runner, he excels when he can get to the perimeter, either from the backfield or from the slot on jet sweeps. 3 best landing spots for Daron Payne in 2023 NFL free agency, ranked. Luke Easterling. In the run game, he is more of a shield-off blocker than a physical people-mover. Brown is an explosive athlete who was utilized all over the Nittany Lions' defense in 2022. Overall, Murphy is ready to start right away and can provide value on all three downs. WebNFL Draft History 2022 NFL Player Movement 2022 NFL Free Agents College Football News NFL Rumors & News NFL Draft Forum Heisman Trophy Winners. He is most dangerous when he has a runway to work with on the perimeter. 5 Hendon Hooker Tennessee. With the 2021 NFL Draft just around the corner, Daniel Jeremiah unveils his final prospect rankings of draft season. Matlack is already coming off a mini-breakout, having registered four sacks and six tackles for loss in 2021. Vaughn is elite as a receiver. Jalen Carter Named Subject of Arrest Warrant After Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia Teammate, Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Target at the NFL Combine Include Brian Branch, Nolan Smith, 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson, Boston Colleges Jaiden Woodbey Is Less Tweener, More Swiss Army Knife. He has an immediate anchor and provides plenty of space for his QB to climb up into the pocket. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City, Missouri with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 28, followed by rounds four through seven on Saturday, April NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. Now that we know who will continue playing on Saturdays next fall, let's take an early look at the top returning players at every position. A traditional in-line tight end, Washington is a massive physical specimen with outstanding play strength and toughness. No. He is a very dependable run blocker, as well. Junior Carter is a highly disruptive player with the versatility We witnessed one of the all-time great rookie cornerback classes in 2022 with alumni such as All-Pro first round pick Sauce Gardner (Jets) and Pro Bowl selection Tariq He has some hip and ankle tightness. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is underway. He does have some ankle and hip tightness, limiting his ability to corner at the top of his rush. He also has a good feel for an up-and-under move when the OT oversets to the outside. He needs to improve his ball skills, but Brents is already incredibly physical in run support, and he has extremely exciting upside. Junior. Banks has excellent height, bulk and length for the position. He yanks his arm at times, leading to some ugly misfires. Overall, Carter is a real difference maker and must be accounted for on every snap. He has a great feel for working around pass catchers to poke the ball away. I admire his toughness to stand firm in the pocket, but his lack of awareness leads to him taking some monster hits, spawning ball-security issues. The 63, 200-pound pass catcher is long and athletic, but in his career-best 2021 season, he only notched 29 catches for 441 yards and four scores. Open up corner, daniel Jeremiah unveils his final prospect Rankings for the position presence the. 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