punter Lachlan Edwards, the information was limited. I'll have more in depth content during the week.
3. Jordan Jenkins | OLB, Georgia
From NFL.com
OVERVIEW
Jenkins, Georgia's Most Improved Player for the 2014 season
(9.5 tackles for loss, five sacks), came out in a flash as a senior, racking up
11 tackles, 5.5 for loss and two sacks against Vanderbilt. Groin and hip
injuries limited him throughout the year, however (59 tackles, 10.5 for loss,
four sacks), keeping him off all-conference teams. Jenkins started six games as
a true freshman(eight tackles for loss, five sacks) and earned second-team
All-SEC honors as a sophomore (12 tackles for loss, five sacks) before truly
coming into his own as a junior.
PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.77 seconds
Vertical: 38 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches
Short shuttle: 4.32 seconds
3-cone: 7.41 seconds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Very aware of what is happening around him. Has a
high football IQ and has understanding of down, distance and tendencies.
Physical at the point of attack and sets a strong edge. Has desired thickness
and play strength to hold up against NFL edge blockers and freakishly long arms
and big hands for his size. Won’t sit on
blocks and uses powerful hands to shed and get into the action. Has played
standing and with a hand in the dirt and can handle himself in zone coverage.
Team captain. Brings a pro-ready play demeanor to the field each Saturday.
WEAKNESSES Not a dynamic pass rusher. Has some knee
stiffness in his rush and won’t “out-athlete”
many NFL tackles. Upright play limits his speed-to-power effectiveness as a
bull-rusher. Average upfield explosion off the snap. Did not impress against
Alabama. Dealt with a nagging groin injury this season.
DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 2 or 3
SOURCES TELL US "I think he's a plug-and-play
second-rounder who can play in an odd or even front. He reminds me of the type
of guy Ozzie (Newsome) looks for with his toughness." -- AFC Director of
Scouting
NFL COMPARISON Nick Perry
BOTTOM LINE Three-year starter who has played both outside
linebacker spots in the Bulldogs 3-4 defense. With Jenkins length and
outstanding power on the edge, he is a natural fit as an edge-setting
strongside 3-4 outside linebacker in the pros. Jenkins may not be viewed as
dangerous enough as a pass rusher to warrant a first round pick, but he’s a safe pick whose toughness and football IQ
make him an early starter candidate.
4. Juston Burris | CB, NC State
From NFL.com
OVERVIEW
Burris has been an excellent performer, physical and
reliable, since his redshirt freshman season for the Wolfpack. The defensive
back made five starts at the nickel spot that first year, playing in every game
and intercepting three passes on the year (also with 43 tackles, eight pass
break-ups.) In year two, Burris became a full-time starter (53 tackles,
interception, 11 PBU). His stats dropped a bit in his junior year (29 tackles,
one INT, five PBU) but rebounded a bit in 2015 (38 tackles, three TFL, one INT,
seven PBU).
PRO DAY RESULTS
20-yard short shuttle: 4.45 seconds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Good size and weight for a cornerback. Allowed
just 34.1 percent completion rate with eight passes defensed. Played press and
off man. Plays with smooth backpedal and good route recognition. Has the twitch
to spring into action and attack at the catch point. Uses length as disruptive
tactic from press. Fluid hips and shows ability to blanket underneath. Allowed
just one touchdown in 44 targets. Competitor who doesn't back down from
physical challenges. Steps downhill against the run and is willing to sacrifice
his body to contain. Runs through blockers on his way to support the run and is
a quality tackler with no broken tackles allowed all season.
WEAKNESSES Relies on his length and height on deep throws
over long speed. Has a high center of gravity. Struggled to maintain his base
and was knocked off balance from press against Clemson. Can be too quick to
declare to outside and give away separation back inside. Long, overlapping
strides in mirror technique make functional change of direction a challenge.
Penalized six times this season including four pass interference calls.
DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 4 or 5
NFL COMPARISON Dwayne Gratz
BOTTOM LINE Three-year starter who brings size and a
competitive nature with him. Burris showed improvement as a cover corner this
season and his ability to maintain feel and shadow receivers from press was
evident. While he only logged three interceptions over his last three seasons,
Burris consistently attacked throws and was just a hair away from about four
more passes defensed. His traits and ball skills make him a corner to keep an
eye on in the all-star games.
5. Brandon Shell | OT, South Carolina
From NFL.com
OVERVIEW
Yes, Brandon is the great nephew of Pro Football Hall of
Famer Art Shell. But it wouldn't matter if he was instead a relative of early
television-era star Art Carney ... he simply looks like an NFL tackle with a
pro build and long limbs. He may be best at right tackle, a spot which he held
down for three years, but he did flash athleticism to pass protect on the left
side when he took over the blind side spot as a senior. Either way, if you want
a strong run blocker (he will take smaller defenders 10 yards downfield once
locked on) who can reach second-level defenders as well, then Shell's your man.
PRO DAY RESULTS
Short shuttle: 4.62 seconds
3-cone: 7.62 seconds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Tall with exceptional length. Uses long arms to
help him snare sudden inside pass rush moves and redirect edge speed past the
pocket. Doesn’t have great footwork for
directional change, but finds way to get it done. Patient and relatively
accurate on his climbs up to linebackers off of combination blocks. Uses wide
frame to his advantage against linebackers. Tape shows natural power and core
strength. Functional base blocker in run game but will stalemate more than he
wins. Has been a starting SEC tackle for almost entire time at South Carolina.
WEAKNESSES Starts with a sound kickslide, but immediately
resorts to a hurried shuffle to try and catch up with edge rusher. Penalties
come for rocking pre-snap for fear of being beaten. Plays with disconnect
between hands and feet. Outside foot deadens as he begins to work shoot initial
punch in pass pro. More chaser than controlled protector. Too sluggish out of
stance to consistently handle stunts inside. Needs better hand placement. Hand
strength unimpressive. Doesn’t possess
body control of NFL starter.
DRAFT PROJECTION Round 6
BOTTOM LINE Shell doesn’t
have the feet to play left tackle and doesn’t
bend well enough to generate consistent leverage and push as a guard inside.
With that said, he has size and length and a four-year starting history in a
challenging conference. Add everything up, and Shell looks to be a third day
selection as a right tackle only. He may be an eventual starter, but is better
suited as a backup.
6. No pick
7. Lachlan Edwards | P, Sam Houston State
From NFPOST.COM
Sam Houston State punter Lachlan Edwards has eight private
workouts.
At his Pro Day, Edwards worked out for 13 NFL teams.
The Australian native has had four private workouts with
four more scheduled.
Edwards could be the first punter drafted.
Edwards played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all-star game.
He averaged 54 yards.
Edwards was invited to the NFL scouting combine.
7. Charone Peake | WR, Clemson
From NFL.com
OVERVIEW
Named as one of the top 15 players in the country coming out
of high school, big things were expected from Peake when he arrived at Death
Valley. However, injuries and other rising stars (DeAndre Hopkins, Martavis
Bryant and Sammy Watkins) held off his explosion on the scene until late in his
career. Peake played in 14 games as a true freshman (4-71 receiving, 2-22 kick
returns) and started two of 13 games played in a sophomore campaign (25-172,
two TD receiving). Peake started the first two games of the 2013 season (8-84,
one TD) before tearing his ACL in a September practice. He took a medical
redshirt that season, and eventually made his way back onto the field the next
season (four starts in seven games, 12-129, two TD receiving). Finally healthy
and fully utilized with Deshaun Watson running an excellent Clemson offense
that pushed the Tigers to the national championship game, Peake had the best
year of his career in 2015 (50-716, five TD).
PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Possesses outstanding combination of size, length
and deep speed. Looks the part of a WR1. Plays with consistent lean and
acceleration into routes. Big athlete with some shake underneath to separate in
tight quarters. Controlled strider after the catch with ability to hit top gear
quickly on wide receiver screens and crossers. Is best when aggressively
finishing catches against cornerbacks. Three-level potential as a pass catcher.
Shows cornerbacks varied route speeds. Sells route at his top speed, but has
another gear saved up to overtake defender when he hits the gas. Legitimate
deep ball threat. Has potential to be dominant run blocker if he commits. Hard
worker in the classroom and scouts love his personal character.
WEAKNESSES Hands are extremely small for his size and
position. Late to get hands in catch-ready position on intermediate throws.
Dropped five passes for drop rate of 9.1 percent. Slows a bit on vertical
routes when turning to find ball rather than maintaining top speed. Can improve
working to open spaces against zone. Production never matched talent.
Inconsistent in release success against press. Injuries are a major concern
with two knee surgeries in his background.
DRAFT PROJECTION Round 3
SOURCES TELL US "Like his size and speed but hands are
dicey. Will work out well and get people excited." -- Southeastern area
scout.
NFL COMPARISON Javon Walker
BOTTOM LINE Rare combination of size and speed that can
often be found in number one wide receivers. Peake was highly regarded coming
out of high school but failed to post eye-popping production thanks, in part,
to two knee injuries. While his small hands are a concern, his athleticism and
ability to operate on all levels of the field warrant consideration inside the
first three rounds if his medicals check out.
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