31 could have their eyes on Michigan State's Kenneth Walker. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, QB is the second most difficult position to rank. Next heaviest who ran faster was Cincy LB Ivan Pace Jr (20.58 at 231 lbs). Jefferson gets the early nod as Athlon's top returning quarterback . If there is to be a Brock Purdy in this years draft class, my money is on Jake Haener. He is agile with his feet and has quick-strike hands that keep his frame square to rushers. The Athletic's lead NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler released an updated Top 100 big board for the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. Seems to play with power and grip strength. The process here was a little bit different. But I wasnt sure if not knowing his future position (is he a guard or a tackle?) 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. But now, the rest of the league has caught up. He has first-round traits, but not a first-round impact on the game. Mahomes ran a 4.8 at the combine and hes pretty mobile. The combined AV of these 5 players represents the Available AV in the first five picks. Dropped a lot of passes on film, and thats tough to shake. If he runs at the combine they project him running around a 4.7 which isnt the worst. 12). Did John Ridgeway turn some heads at Senior Bowl week? It's something the Jets coaches addressed with him numerous times throughout the week. The NFL Scouting Combine remains an essential step of the NFL Draft process, for both teams and prospects. With the Kansas City Chiefs hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL offseason is officially here. Hes pretty raw in that area. Opinions are all over the map on Kelee Ringos draft projection. #SFSP 1% pic.twitter.com/EmwQ4RqXPd, Oliver Davis II (@I_Am_OD3) February 3, 2023. 8), Spencer Rattler (No. I think Brugler has gone a bit too negative on Okwara. He is undersized, and scouts have concerns about his ability to defeat press and win on the outside in the NFL, but Addison is a loose athlete who can work all three levels of the field. Evaluating NFL Draft Big Boards from the last three drafts and looking at how well each analyst has performed when ranking by position group. I have been saying for months thst this is an average QB class. Iowa has some keepers this year. Let's take a look back at how the Bears have fared in the first round over the last 20-plus years. He is long and athletic, can run and showed improved ball skills this past season. pic.twitter.com/85PLnmrrYT, CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 5, 2022. NFL Draft: From Kenny Pickett to Jalen Pitre, Senior Bowl practice winners at every position. There are so many more layers to peel back in Bruglers rankings. Join the Irish Breakdown community! A former five-star recruit, Darnell Wright was considered a draft pick at this time last year. Analysis: A year ago you would have found Okwara in the first round of Bruglers initial mock draft. The analysts averaged a grade of 73.4% in ranking QBs. 37 would make sense. None of the analysts reviewed were able to rank prospects better than the NFL drafted there. But before we get there, let's update the prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein on the top 100 prospects, Senior Bowl practice winners at every position, (Photo of Kayvon Thibodeaux: Tom Hauck / Getty Images). Damn I knew. Jefferson, Arkansas Heading into spring practice, all signs point to a wide-open year in the SEC for quarterback play. But, though he makes splashy plays, he also gives them up because there is more guessing than reading on his tape. The analysts averaged a grade of 79.1% in ranking LBs. You never rule anything out when it comes to the quarterbacks. Below is where the seven former Notre Dame players ranked and part of Bruglers analysis of why he placed them where he did. Feb 25 One of the best weeks on the calendar #NFLCombine 18 21 500 Dane Brugler Retweeted Diante Lee I cannot recommend Dane Bruglers draft guide through The Athletic enough. He struggles with spacing in off coverage and is at his best in press-man where he doesnt have to overthink, he can simply rely on his speed.. The most reliable WR scouting amongst analysts comes from Lance Zierlein, The Athletic, and Scouts Inc. Superstars Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler are among the players teeing it up at Bay Hill this week. Now that the process is clear, we can get into the rankings. If you have any suggestions to add to this list or would like to be included, feel free to email me at ButkusStats@gmail.com. Moves differently than most his size. Does it make sense for the NY Giants to trade down if they find a buyer? In other words, if the Bears can draft either, thatll be a win in my book. He ranks No. The 2022 NFL Draft will be held April 28-30 in Las Vegas. Ranking Draft Analysts for Cornerback Evaluation. Why cornerback is still the Vikings' biggest need in the draft. Gibbs might not have ideal size or run power, but his pass-catching skills will make him an exciting NFL weapon. Where the NFL teams set themselves apart is in the 50 to 100 range. A lot of teams just arent interested in a tackle with 32.5-inch arms. With his size and arc speed, Myles Murphy has the floor of an NFL starter. I am surprised to see CB come in ahead of QB in difficulty. @ACCNetwork#H2P #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/DWhFTxaZuG, Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 24, 2022. Is Jermaine Johnson the most underrated prospect this year? One of the top draft analysts at The Draft Network praises Pride for his excellent zone coverage skills. But the big issue with him is the lack of length. Photos: Kevin C. Cox, Dustin Bradford, Tim Warner / Getty Images). I think he proved hes not a tackle and will have to move inside to guard. Although Achane doesnt have an ideal body type (his weight at the combine will be interesting), Ill bet on his competitiveness and rare acceleration. 2020 Draft Picks (Orange): The first grouping represents the first five picks in the 2020 draft. Analysis: Brugler nails his analysis of Kareem. New York Giants Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State. He analyzes hundreds of dudes - even ones that aren't going to be drafted. 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). The analysts averaged a grade of 77.8% in ranking RBs. Ben Bryant Tyler Scott on 4th and 1 #AmericanFB x @GoBearcatsFB pic.twitter.com/CNgfYN2nlf, American Football (@American_FB) November 5, 2022. Obviously, the on-field matters, but its an intangible position, and if teams dont think you have leadership traits or the mental aptitude, they just wont consider you in the first round. 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. The analysts averaged a grade of 79.4% in ranking WRs. Someone let Colts owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard know that little factoid. Will McDonald IV is a tricky prospect. 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. https://t.co/x1pL7HEHD0 pic.twitter.com/GYZVKqwOB3, Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) January 28, 2023. Thats cute. 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. Prime example here of @CycloneFB pass rusher Will McDonald (@WILL_JUN1OR). After edge rusher, cornerback and tight end are the next strongest positions. Honestly, I thought his Senior Bowl week confirmed what we already knew about him more so than gave him some big jump. 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. As stated in the introduction, I have loads of respect for all these draft analysts. Here are former FCS players currently on Brugler's Top 15 position rankings, which can be read here. Draft analysts can be wrong even though their process was right. Follow Dane on Twitter @DPBrugler. Dane Brugler's Top 100 Has a Whole Bunch of Prospects the Bears Should Have Heart-Eye Emojis For February 14, 2023, by Luis Medina Chicago Bears It's time to pivot. . Bringing you articles, podcasts, and videos to keep you up to date with what's On Tap in Chicago sports news. Scouts also rave about his competitive toughness and professional mentality. AV is awarded to players based on team stats per drive relative to league average and divided up among each player. The most reliable OL scouting amongst analysts comes from The Athletic, Scouts Inc, and Mel Kiper. Alabamas Bryce Young is Bruglers QB1. Hooker is probably available on Day 2. 49 pick, 2021) out of college, Mauch doesnt have elite length or sand in his lower body, but his movement skills and innate competitiveness will make him an NFL starter early. Lance Zierleins NFL draft prospect profiles. The only other requirement to enter is having a top 100 big board. The NFL evaluators have proven to be king at evaluating QB play. Love his open-field athleticism, he can weave through the defense and create. Though player medical evaluations make up the most important . 23 or the Dolphins at No. 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. Dane Bruglers Top 5 2020 Draft Prospects: The third grouping represents the top 5 players in Dane Bruglers 2020 big board. Elliott is quicker than fast with the balance in his transition to redirect to cover tight ends or chase ball carriers in pursuit. There are only so many defensive linemen in this draft who are 6-5, 320 pounds with long arms and his pissed-off demeanor. Brugler talks about how Pride struggles in off man coverage but thrives in man coverage. 15 Tim DeMorat, Fordham The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was a multi-time. 38 overall pick (to the Raiders) and right tackle Dawand Jones No. That is not to say that I want to point out analysts who are lesser than others, as each of these analysts is extremely knowledgeable and has strength in different areas. For teams looking for a polished route runner who can uncover quickly in the short-to-intermediate part of the field, Jalin Hyatt wont be valued this high. Willis 35. Using his ability to eat up cushion and win vertically, Hyatt led the nation with six receptions of 50-plus yards in 2022 and was one of only three pass catchers to reach 15 touchdown grabs. The analysts averaged a grade of 76.6% in ranking safeties. On the flip side, if you command the room and impress with the Xs and Os, thats what will give you a bump throughout the process. Pro Football References Approximate Value metric (AV) has been used heavily in this analysis. He has a ton of ability and isnt afraid to finish with violence. I have tried to add as many notable draft analysts as possible. I would have the former Irish end ranked a bit higher, but from a pure analysis standpoint this is spot on. Or it was a concentrated effort to use those words for exactly this easy dots to connect and conceal true intentions. It is shocking when you think about how poorly QB selections have gone over the years, but this is a highly variable position to scout and difficult to get right. On this years tape, he dominated at times but also had stretches when he took plays off and consistency was an issue. Jones comes close to losing his balance more often than youd like to see, but there is no doubting his natural talent. An impressive size/speed athlete, Luke Musgrave runs like a gazelle. However, he looks like a fish out of water in man coverage, lacking the anticipation or burst to be a playmaker. 7 among the quarterbacks, notably ahead of Stanford's Tanner McKee (No. 1 Pick Sooner Than Expected, Targeting Players (Not Just Picks) in Return, Payne Leaves the Market, Checks and Balances, Poles vs. Pace, Alt NFL Logos, and Other Bears Bullets, A Bold Local Prediction: The Bears Are Going on a Free Agent Spending Spree, Why the Bears Are Meeting with the Drafts Top QB Prospects (And Its Not Just About Trades), Five QB-Needy Teams Identified Just as the Bears No. His NFL feedback is in the second-to-fourth-round range. He skillfully returns his eyes to the football and shows outstanding competitiveness when the ball is in the air. Brett M. Mainly his route-running. would push him down ranking lists. 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. Campbell, though, was quickly scooped up in Round 2 by the Jaguars and has continued to take positive steps in his development. But he is extremely sloppy his hands dont land in the same place twice when punching. Just Bryce Young doing Bryce Young things. His relentless nature on and off the field is one of the reasons hes going to have a long, productive NFL career. Thought he would be a top-50 player. It's going to be interesting to see if he gets back to that form he once had. With his linear explosion and forceful hands, Wilson can swipe, rip or simply go through blockers as a bull rusher. Stroud ( Ohio State) and Bryce Young ( Alabama ). As is always the case when Brugler presents a prospect list, it has our full attention: The NFL offseason has arrived.With the NFL Scouting Combine beginning Feb. 28, @dpbrugler updates his top-100 prospect rankings:https://t.co/D13PZIcLkV pic.twitter.com/GxT3Plv9dt. Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. The Texans at No. Brugler had Ohio State defensive end Chase Young as the top player, and there were no . I received plenty of Who? responses when Lukas Van Ness cracked the top 25 in my November draft board. He will get in trouble, at times, when he loses his balance and ends up on the ground, but he plays with power and physical hands to anchor in pass pro or create movement as a run blocker. Bleacher Report recently brought on Nate Tice and Brandon Thorne, two individuals I hold in very high regard, to head up their prospect profiles. Colts' QB future: Draft possibilities, what happens with Matt Ryan, and bridge options. Im loving that the podcast and articles are in full swing. 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. However, these three sources are behind the draft order a little more than we see with OL. Ranking Draft Analysts for DL and EDGE Evaluation. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. At worst, he can be a resourceful backup in the Taylor Heinicke mold. Glenn C. Its important to point out that there was never a consensus on Thibodeaux. Strong Of course 2 or 3 of these QB's are going to be overdrafted in the first round. Thoughts on two offensive tackles Kellen Diesch from Arizona State and Tyler Smith from Tulsa. What are the odds that two or three teams get QB crazy (Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis etc. For example, there are typically five offensive linemen on the field. A tough guy to cover one-on-one, Josh Downs can work all three levels with his ability to control acceleration and tease defensive backs with agile footwork. I sure get the feeling they want Young. 1 player on Bruce Feldmans Freaks List, Mazi Smith has a rare combination of power and athletic traits. BIJAN ROBINSON IS ELECTRIC. Maybe, maybe not. If I had to choose between moving up to #1 or trading out of the first round entirely, I'm leaning slightly toward trading out. Relentless workers that will do anything to win. Its something the Jets coaches addressed with him numerous times throughout the week. 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. His rush is a little limited with those tall pads, but he can stack, lock out and control blocks, cleaning up in the run game. 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