Miami (FL)
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 223 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
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PROSPECT RNK
4th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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PAYDS
4313
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RUYDS
204
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INTS
7
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TDS
43
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Tennessee is almost certainly making a change at quarterback this offseason. The options in free agency are limited, so the Titans may not have a choice but to draft a quarterback even if their preference would be to add a veteran.
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Colorado
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 185 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
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PROSPECT RNK
1st
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POSITION RNK
1st
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REC
96
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REYDS
1258
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YDS/REC
13.1
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TDS
16
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Why not Shedeur Sanders? The truth is that I do not know how the Browns feel about Sanders or how they will feel in three months. What I do know is that teams are not going to have a unanimous impression of this quarterback class and fans should be open to the idea of the Browns taking another player if they do not love whichever quarterback is there at No. 2 overall.
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Colorado
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
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PROSPECT RNK
10th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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PAYDS
4134
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RUYDS
-50
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INTS
10
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TDS
41
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The Giants are desperate for a quarterback addition. They probably would take whichever option was left over. In this case, Shedeur Sanders returns to the Big Apple where he attended the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Sanders is a prospect who has dealt with pressure his whole life and has experience captaining a rebuild.
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Arizona
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 212 lbs
Projected Team
New England
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PROSPECT RNK
3rd
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POSITION RNK
1st
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REC
84
|
REYDS
1319
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YDS/REC
15.7
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TDS
8
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New England’s preference is probably Travis Hunter Jr., but the focus has to be addressing Drake Maye’s supporting cast, specifically the wide receivers and offensive tackles. The Patriots should be in the mix for Tee Higgins if he hits free agency, which opens the door for the franchise to use its No. 4 overall selection on the offensive line.
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Michigan
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 320 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
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PROSPECT RNK
6th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
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There are teams with worse rosters that had better seasons than the Jaguars, but they still have needs to fill. Mason Graham fills a position of need as a new head coach is embraced.
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Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 252 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
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PROSPECT RNK
8th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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Coming into the year, Abdul Carter was a vision. He was transitioning from more of an off-ball linebacker role and there was not a large sample size of his ability to rush the passer. He continues to look like a dynamic rusher, but he showed good technical development as well as an ability to stand firm in run defense.
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LSU
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
|
PROSPECT RNK
12th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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Olu Fashanu replaced Tyron Smith at left tackle and the thought here is that Kelvin Banks replaces Morgan Moses at right tackle. New York obviously has a quarterback situation to figure out this offseason as well.
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Michigan
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 202 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
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PROSPECT RNK
2nd
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
84
|
REYDS
1319
|
YDS/REC
15.7
|
TDS
8
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Jaycee Horn has been a really good player when healthy and pass rush is a bigger priority. However, Will Johnson has the potential to be the best player to emerge from this draft and Carolina can not reach for a lesser talent just to address a position of greater need.
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Georgia
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 265 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
|
PROSPECT RNK
11th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
|
New Orleans is working its way through interviews this week to identify the franchise’s next head coach. Edge rusher will be a need this offseason unless Chase Young is re-signed. Mykel Williams is still a young, unfinished product, but the upside is tremendous.
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Texas
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 320 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
|
PROSPECT RNK
11th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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Chicago’s focus has to be addressing the offensive or defensive lines. The Bears check that box with the selection of Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks. They are hiring a second head coach for Caleb Williams as they look to rebuild confidence.
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Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 243 lbs
Similar to Chicago, the 49ers should be thinking about the offensive or defensive lines. They add a new running mate to pair with Nick Bosa at No. 11 overall. The interior defense is still a problem as well.
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Georgia
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
17th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has been a popular choice for the Cowboys, but there are other positions to consider; safety among them. Malaki Starks is among the best prospects in the class, but safety is often devalued.
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Penn State
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 261 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
36th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
REC
98
|
REYDS
1158
|
YDS/REC
11.8
|
TDS
12
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Leadership seems to believe they have mended a relationship with Tyreek Hill that appeared strained in the season finale. The offseason has only just begun and one would imagine that there will be more twists and turns in the road. Tyler Warren is a versatile offensive talent who Mike McDaniel should be able to maximize.
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Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
|
PROSPECT RNK
17th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
Under the circumstances, Indianapolis’ cornerbacks could have been much worse last season. Adding a true lockdown cornerback and allowing those other young cornerbacks to be bumped one spot down the depth chart would upgrade the whole room.
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Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 285 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
|
PROSPECT RNK
16th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
A run on edge rushers has already taken place but Atlanta is still able to get a powerful rusher midway through the first round. The Falcons could also address the cornerback room and do not be surprised if they consider one of the top tight ends, who are a little more well-rounded than Kyle Pitts.
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Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 290 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
|
PROSPECT RNK
47th
|
POSITION RNK
10th
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Arizona will almost certainly use its first-round pick on defense. The ability to apply pressure on the opposing quarterback persists unless they are playing the Bears. Last year’s first-round pick, Darius Robinson, missed a healthy portion of the season due to an injury, but did not meet expectations. It is important to add another player to that front to take some of the pressure to produce off of him.
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Boise State
• Jr
• 5’9″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
|
PROSPECT RNK
13th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
56
|
REYDS
582
|
YDS/REC
10.4
|
TDS
5
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Tee Higgins could move on this offseason despite a public campaign from Joe Burrow. If that were to happen, then there are other ways to supplement the pass game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire went on to be a first-round pick after working with Burrow. His contributions in the pass game were a big reason for that heavy investment.
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South Carolina
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 227 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
|
PROSPECT RNK
50th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore. He lands his version of Hamilton as Nick Emmanwori transitions to the Pacific Northwest. Emmanwori is a bigger safety who can step into the box or stay back in coverage.
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Ole Miss
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 305 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
28th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
Houston’s facelift of the defensive line continues as Walter Nolen is added to a front that added Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter each of the past two offseasons. DeMeco Ryans comes from a San Francisco situation that annually invested in its defensive line.
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Michigan
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 339 lbs
Projected Team
Denver
|
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
Kenneth Grant is a stout, run-stuffing interior defender. Grant most closely resembles a traditional nose tackle but offers more pass-rush potential than others in that community. D.J. Jones is slated to hit free agency at season’s end.
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Missouri
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
7th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
REC
61
|
REYDS
676
|
YDS/REC
11.1
|
TDS
8
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Luther Burden III would be a luxury even if Chris Godwin departs given the play of Jalen McMillan. However, if offensive coordinator Liam Coen returns, then the offense is going to be relied upon to get them back to the playoffs next year.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’1″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
|
PROSPECT RNK
24th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
REC
70
|
REYDS
896
|
YDS/REC
12.8
|
TDS
10
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Emeka Egbuka would be a great complement to George Pickens in Pittsburgh. The long-term quarterback situation would still need to be addressed, but at least that player would have a few competent outlets in the pass game.
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Georgia
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 245 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
|
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
|
POSITION RNK
6th
|
Los Angeles has struck gold with its defensive additions in recent years from Byron Young to Kobie Turner to Jared Verse to Kamren Kinchens to Omar Speights and more. Jalon Walker is a more productive pass rusher at this stage of his development, but that skill set is complementary to what they are already getting from Speights.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 327 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
By now, the narrative surrounding Green Bay’s inclination to use a first-round pick on the defensive side of the ball has been well-documented. The Packers continue leaning into that history with the addition of Tyleik Williams. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley spent 2019 as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator and still has plenty of relationships there.
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Michigan
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 245 lbs
REC
56
|
REYDS
582
|
YDS/REC
10.4
|
TDS
5
|
Los Angeles is picking a little later than most expected but Jim Harbaugh still gets his tight end as another ex-Wolverine finds his way to the Chargers. Colston Loveland gives them a formidable option at the tight end position.
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Alabama
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 325 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
|
PROSPECT RNK
25th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
The objective has to be supporting Jayden Daniels this offseason and adding Tyler Booker to the offensive line is one way of doing that. Washington could also explore taking Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. or Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the idea of flipping them to the right side.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 269 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
|
PROSPECT RNK
43rd
|
POSITION RNK
9th
|
Kyle Van Noy has been a revelation, but he is further along in his career and Baltimore needs to continue working on its future options. J.T. Tuimoloau is a high IQ rusher with a high floor as an edge setter.
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Arkansas
• Sr
• 6’7″
/ 280 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
|
PROSPECT RNK
31st
|
POSITION RNK
8th
|
Landon Jackson is not an explosive pass rusher but he has great play strength and balance through contact. His length is challenging for opponents as he is able to make first contact and dictate action at the point of attack.
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Oregon
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
|
PROSPECT RNK
34th
|
POSITION RNK
6th
|
Buffalo was actively searching for interior defensive help at the trade deadline. The Bills draft the fast-rising Derrick Harmon to pair with Ed Oliver, DeWayne Carter, among others.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 320 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
|
PROSPECT RNK
27th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
Donovan Jackson has primarily played guard at Ohio State, but he stepped in at left tackle in a pinch. Philadelphia has a history of drafting offensive linemen and stashing them. A prospect with the positional versatility of Jackson allows them to carry a concise rotation through the regular season.
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Kentucky
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 345 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
|
PROSPECT RNK
15th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
Deone Walker has slipped in draft projections but one can not replicate his size and movement skills. If a teams taps into his potential, then he could be an All-Pro type player and Kansas City, under the tutelage of Chris Jones, is a great place to do just that.
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Arizona
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 336 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
30th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
Jonah Savaiinaea gives Detroit positional flexibility in the event of injury. He has played right tackle for Arizona, but projects inside at the next level.
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