However, he looks like a fish out of water in man coverage, lacking the anticipation or burst to be a playmaker. @ACCNetwork#H2P #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/DWhFTxaZuG, Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 24, 2022. He is a traits-based projection. However, the thing I am more interested in is which analyst has set themselves apart in certain position groups. 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. He wont wilt against pressure and has the competitive makeup that will endear him to NFL coaches. When attempting to sum up Jalen Carters impact, I keep coming back to three words: special block destruction. How BC receiver Zay Flowers became one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft, BREAKING: Stanfords Kyu Blu Kelly (@Kbk1Kyu) has been voted National teams CB Practice Player-of-Week by vote from his peers in National WR group.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/ryYqEPDDq7, Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 3, 2023. He just isnt a dynamic separator. What a great time of year! Hell be a valuable rotation piece for a defense. The 50th ranked receiver in a given class. Here are some highlights that Bears fans should have their eyes on. My appreciation for Pierce grew more and more throughout my time studying him. His combine numbers will be interesting. Gibbs might not have ideal size or run power, but his pass-catching skills will make him an exciting NFL weapon. Jalin Hyatt's FIFTH receiving touchdown of the day ties it for the Vols. Posted 22 minutes ago. Analysis: I dont believe Gilman lacks the instincts to thrive in coverage and I dont think he lacks the fluidity. Call me crazy Bonus points if they can do so while trading down and adding boatloads of draft capital. Bell should be drafted somewhere in the 35-75 range. Mel Kipers Top 5 2020 Draft Prospects: The third grouping represents the top 5 players in Mel Kipers 2020 big board. Hes pretty raw in that area. It is amazing that Florida didnt utilize him more. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking RBs. Because I have fun in weird ways. 2 behind North Carolina's Sam Howell. What Brugler did here for the New York Giants is . This is what this defense does. You can tell how much he watches film by his ability to diagnose routes and get a head start with his reads. Now we get an interesting one. I would have the former Irish end ranked a bit higher, but from a pure analysis standpoint this is spot on. But before we get there, let's update the prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. I have tried to add as many notable draft analysts as possible. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He has the get-off burst to fire upfield and use his length to attack blocks. Ben Bryant Tyler Scott on 4th and 1 #AmericanFB x @GoBearcatsFB pic.twitter.com/CNgfYN2nlf, American Football (@American_FB) November 5, 2022. While preparing for the NFL Combine, the duo helped paint a clearer picture of what this offseason beholds for our beloved Bears. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. Looking beyond Skoronski, there are 11 other offensive linemen who make Bruglers top 100. 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. After ranking 26th overall in August and 19th in November, Branch has continued to climb on my board. Charles C. Its one realistic scenario among many realistic scenarios. But teams will be lining up for a chance to find out. Opinions are all over the map on Kelee Ringos draft projection. 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. Making upgrades on the offensive line should be a top priority for the Giants front office this offseason, and Ekwonu, whether they view him long-term at tackle or guard, would give them a building block. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking LBs. Which of. Is Jermaine Johnson the most underrated prospect this year? The analysts averaged a grade of 74.7% in ranking DLs. Seven Notre Dame players made the final Top 300 for draft analyst Dane Brugler, who writes for The Athletic. Photos: Kevin C. Cox, Dustin Bradford, Tim Warner / Getty Images). Texans mock draft reaction: Kenneth Walker III wont fix Houstons ground game by himself. I think Levis is super toolsy and seems like he'd be ideal, but he has some serious fundamental issues. Johnson needs to show better control at the top of the rush, but his issues are fixable and scouts speak highly of his football character. Overall, Elliott has high-level intangibles and flashes NFL skill, but the consistency (especially in coverage) isnt there . Or it was a concentrated effort to use those words for exactly this easy dots to connect and conceal true intentions. He isnt talked about much, but has length, athleticism, and developing pass rush skills. With improved discipline, he can be a game-wrecker when he properly uses his long levers. Suttles: Very few players leave a legacy like Will Anderson's at Alabama. He would have made it if I stretched my list to the top 120. Brugler's rankings shows a variety of position groups to choose from in this area. Analysis: There isnt much to disagree with when reading Bruglers analysis of Kmet. TOUCHDOWN MICHAEL MAYER#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/0h7iJ6q3JS, Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 9, 2022. The analysts averaged a grade of 73.4% in ranking QBs. But I wasnt sure if not knowing his future position (is he a guard or a tackle?) He does a great job framing rushers with light feet and mirror skills. As an undersized defensive tackle from Pitt, the Aaron Donald comparisons will be inevitable. The analysts averaged a grade of 68.6% in ranking CBs. Despite missing almost all of the 2022 season due to injury, Jaxon Smith-Njigba still belongs in the first-round discussion. (I'm now on the record, before he absolutely torches the Combine this week.) Just $7.99. A cover-and-clobber corner, Deonte Banks looks like an impact NFL starter when he trusts his technique. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, QB is the second most difficult position to rank. Put him in a system where hes asked to cover more and youll see his game adapt to that. 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. Andrew Thomas and Ekwonu is a start. Maybe that is a question of drafting for need versus drafting the best player available, as that is hard to factor in here but would play a role. My No. Jalin Hyatt showing off the hands on 4th down. A fluid big man, Paris Johnson Jr. is quick out of his stance, with the movement skills to mirror pass rushers around the arc or show off his pulling range in the run game. The No. Thought he would be a top-50 player. Curtis M. Diesch is interesting because he has awesome ability in pass protection. The Athletic has begun releasing their draft rankings for 2022, and to no surprise, Rattler landed among the top at No. One of the most interesting aspects of researching and writing this article was looking at how difficult each position is to evaluate. Once again, we see that The Athletic Consensus big board came out on when it comes to identifying talent within specific position groupings. The next four tackles after Skoronski: Ohio States tandem of Paris Johnson Jr. (9th), Georgias Broderick Jones (12th), Tennessees Darnell Wright (37th), and (yes, another Buckeye) Dawand Jones (52nd). For comparison, Pro Football Focus put Levis No. The NFL Draft order comes out on top when looking at WRs. From Matt Corral at quarterback to Derek Stingley Jr. at cornerback, these are the top prospects as college football's bowl season looms. The top guys are typically a clear choice when looking at QBs. . If the Bears are able to add draft capital by trading back in Round 1, they could bolster their collection of pass catchers with one of these prospects. Ikem Ekwonu and David Ojabo are my picks for the Giants. A former walk-on tight end, Cody Mauch made a successful transition to offensive tackle, although he projects best as a guard or center at the next level. 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. Mahomes ran a 4.8 at the combine and hes pretty mobile. His blocking consistency is an issue, but Kincaid can be a weapon out of the slot. This year is the opposite, it makes sense for every team in the top 10 to trade back because of the lack of high-end talent. There appear to be a few sweet spots in this draft when it comes to receivers. I highly suggest anybody with interest to read reports from every one of them. If there is to be a Brock Purdy in this years draft class, my money is on Jake Haener. I know you and Lance have both mentioned him on the pod, and he seems to have good size and a well-rounded skill set that makes the low usage in college a bit of a head scratcher. Edge rusher is the top position in this year's class, and it also was the toughest position to stack for these rankings. The combined AV of these 5 players represents the Available AV in the first five picks. 1. Jordan Addison (USC) is Bruglers WR1 and is one of four wideouts in the 20-26 range. Edge rusher is the top position in this years class, and it also was the toughest position to stack for these rankings. Here are former FCS players currently on Brugler's Top 15 position rankings, which can be read here. 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.. 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. Quarterbacks C.J. But hes undersized, hes quicker than fast (probably runs in the 4.48-4.52 range), and had more drops than touchdown catches in his career. Bringing you articles, podcasts, and videos to keep you up to date with what's On Tap in Chicago sports news. Back-to-back sacks for Will McDonald IV! A smart run defender, Kareem is a strong-framed player who introduces power into his pass rush, using his massive, violent hands as weapons Overall, Kareem needs to introduce better variety into his pass rush, but he is a physical edge setter with the power traits and well-rounded play style to be a dependable NFL starter . That could translate to a fourth-round . Finally, we find that no analyst beats out the draft order regarding safeties. Instead of doing the top five or top 10 as a group, each player was put through the same process individually and the total of the group was averaged together. Bleacher Report recently brought on Nate Tice and Brandon Thorne, two individuals I hold in very high regard, to head up their prospect profiles. All in all, there are 13 receivers checking in among Bruglers top 100. As talented as he is as a pass rusher, he is equally skilled and dynamic as a run defender (62 tackles for loss in 41 college games). Pro Football References Approximate Value metric (AV) has been used heavily in this analysis. 2023 NFL Draft: Which prospects have been invited to the scouting combine? Scouting and ranking an entire class of players into a single big board that approaches the success of NFL teams is impressive. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking WRs. One month after Ballard sounded ready to risk it all for a quarterback upgrade, Irsay showed a public display of affection for Young. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking OL. With the tenacity of a junkyard dog, Devon Witherspoon has read-and-drive quickness to blow up plays in front of him. It can be easy to nitpick Derick Hall: He has some body stiffness, his counters are undeveloped and he can be late shedding blocks. If we could grab Richardson in the late 20s, without giving up our 2024 first, I'd be alright with it. We could see 10 cornerbacks drafted in the top 75 picks, and I graded five tight ends as top-50 players, which is rare. If he runs at the combine they project him running around a 4.7 which isnt the worst. There is no significant compensating factor, IMO. Strong Of course 2 or 3 of these QB's are going to be overdrafted in the first round. Join the Irish Breakdown community! With his quickness and body control, he can dip/rip through the shoulder of blockers and also flashes the physical hands to drive through roadblocks as a bull rusher. Though some positions (like quarterback) wont have 15 players drafted, all 15 edge rushers in these rankings should be selected in the top 100 picks. Thoughts on two offensive tackles Kellen Diesch from Arizona State and Tyler Smith from Tulsa. The volume is five prospects per man on the field. Jalen Carter (Georgia DT) and Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama EDGE) are 1-2 in Bruglers rankings. It is an underwhelming center class this year, without any prospects considered locks to land in the top 100 picks. Kraft is going to make an NFL team very happy on Day 2 of the draft. Damn I knew. Try a week on us. Now that the process is clear, we can get into the rankings. Stroud is able to layer the football with outstanding touch and control. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, QB is the second most difficult position to rank. But he stayed put and helped the Jackrabbits to the FCS national championship. He is a high school safety who looks comfortable dropping and making plays (four INTs this season), but he also has the quickness downhill (22.0 TFL) to beat blockers and be disruptive. The most reliable DL and EDGE scouting amongst analysts come from The Draft Network, PFF, and Mel Kiper. With his size and strength, Tippman fires through his hips and does a nice job on the move, even if he does sacrifice his balance too often. Williams sprained his ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors, but he's expected to give it a go in the second game of a back-to-back. The most reliable OL scouting amongst analysts comes from The Athletic, Scouts Inc, and Mel Kiper. After edge rusher, cornerback and tight end are the next strongest positions. . There were too many almost tackles on his tape, but Sanders posted impressive production for a first-year starter and shows playmaking instincts both as an off-ball player and pass rusher. Although his 2022 film was more up and down than youd like to see, John Michael Schmitzs highs are impressive and his Senior Bowl performance was a reminder of the type of ass-kicker he can be. 12). Amazing. Bleacher Nation is a private media site owned and operated by Betsperts, Inc., and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. With his explosive cutting skills, Spears sees the field well to instinctively read, slash and flow, abruptly changing his rush path and eluding tacklers. See the best images of the Jets quarterback during the 2022 season. His NFL feedback is in the second-to-fourth-round range. While his game lacks refinement, Tyree Wilson has length, speed and power for days outstanding foundational traits for a scheme-versatile defensive lineman. He is one of my guys in this years draft class. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, TE is the third most difficult position to rank. Let's take a look back at how the Bears have fared in the first round over the last 20-plus years. What first/second-round corners in this years draft are best fit for a zone scheme? 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.. Who are those guys that are looking like round two but have the round one traits and upside, just maybe haven't put it all together on tape/in college? Ridder 100. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking DL and EDGE. He is an elite size/speed athlete and led the Bulldogs in passes defended each of the last two seasons. James A. The analysts averaged a grade of 79.1% in ranking LBs. 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. 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