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NFL Draft toolbox
I posted this purely for entertainment and another "all in one stop" draft resource toolbox. We all know the draft order will change as soon as the first trade begins.
Some of the sites and draft pundits that I listed below may not be to your liking. I selected them for their different views, perceptions and how they vary with their rankings.
Everyone has their favorites and sleepers but we all know how difficult it is to predict which players have the better pedigree to make an impact after the obvious 4 or 5 highest rated prospects at each position group.
I apologize for those of you that think some of this is too much information that you've seen before. I tried to make this post as short and simple as possible for a all in one viewing stop but it might be a bit tedious to navigate through for some. I hope everyone enjoys the 2018 NFL Draft even though our Rams don't have a selection (for now) in the first 2 pivotal rounds.
Arlington, Texas "Jerry World"
Live coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft starts at 8 p.m. ET on April 26 for Round 1.
The draft resumes at 7 p.m. ET on April 27 for Rounds 2-3.
The draft resumes at 12 p.m. ET on April 28 for the final Rounds 4-7.
This year's draft will be covered by two broadcast networks (Fox and ABC) and four cable outlets (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network). For the first time, all seven rounds of the three-day event will air live on broadcast TV.
Round 1 on April 26 (8 p.m. ET) will air on five channels: NFL Network, Fox, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Troy Aikman, Fox's lead NFL analyst, will join NFL Network's Rich Eisen and Mike Mayock at the analyst desk.
2018 NFL DRAFT SELECTION ORDER
Round 1
1. Cleveland Browns
2. New York Giants
3. New York Jets
4. Cleveland Browns
5. Denver Broncos
6. Indianapolis Colts
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Chicago Bears
9. San Francisco 49ers
10. Oakland Raiders
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Buffalo Bills
13. Washington Redskins
14. Green Bay Packers
15. Arizona Cardinals
16. Baltimore Ravens
17. Los Angeles Chargers
18. Seattle Seahawks
19. Dallas Cowboys
20. Detroit Lions
21. Cincinnati Bengals
22. Buffalo Bills
23. New England Patriots
24. Carolina Panthers
25. Tennessee Titans
26. Atlanta Falcons
27. New Orleans Saints
28. Pittsburgh Steelers
29. Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Minnesota Vikings
31. New England Patriots
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Round 2
1 (33). Cleveland Browns
2 (34). New York Giants
3 (35). Cleveland Browns
4 (36). Indianapolis Colts
5 (37). Indianapolis Colts
6 (38). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 (39). Chicago Bears
8 (40). Denver Broncos
9 (41). Oakland Raiders
10 (42). Miami Dolphins
11 (43). New England Patriots
12 (44). Washington Redskins
13 (45). Green Bay Packers
14 (46). Cincinnati Bengals
15 (47). Arizona Cardinals
16 (48). Los Angeles Chargers
17 (49). Indianapolis Colts
18 (50). Dallas Cowboys
19 (51). Detroit Lions
20 (52). Baltimore Ravens
21 (53). Buffalo Bills
22 (54). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (55). Carolina Panthers
24 (56). Buffalo Bills
25 (57). Tennesse Titans
26 (58). Atlanta Falcons
27 (59). San Francisco 49ers
28 (60). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (61). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (62). Minnesota Vikings
31 (63). New England Patriots
32 (64). Cleveland Browns
Round 3
1 (65). Buffalo Bills
2 (66). New York Giants
3 (67). Indianapolis Colts
4 (68). Houston Texans
5 (69). New York Giants
6 (70). San Francisco 49ers
7 (71). Denver Broncos
8 (72). New York Jets
9 (73). Miami Dolphins
10 (74). San Francisco 49ers
11 (75). Oakland Raiders
12 (76). Green Bay Packers
13 (77). Cincinnati Bengals
14 (78). Kansas City Chiefs
15 (79). Arizona Cardinals
16 (80). Houston Texans
17 (81). Dallas Cowboys
18 (82). Detroit Lions
19 (83). Baltimore Ravens
20 (84). Los Angeles Chargers
21 (85). Carolina Panthers
22 (86). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (87). Los Angeles Rams
24 (88). Carolina Panthers
25 (89). Tennessee Titans
26 (90). Atlanta Falcons
27 (91). New Orleans Saints
28 (92). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (93). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (94). Minnesota Vikings
31 (95). New England Patriots
32 (96). Buffalo Bills
33 (97). Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory)
34 (98). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
35 (99). Denver Broncos (Compensatory)
36 (100). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
Round 4
1 (101). Green Bay Packers
2 (102). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3 (103). Houston Texans
4 (104). Indianapolis Colts
5 (105). Chicago Bears
6 (106). Denver Broncos
7 (107). New York Jets
8 (108). New York Giants
9 (109). Washington Redskins
10 (110). Oakland Raiders
11 (111). Los Angeles Rams
12 (112). Cincinnati Bengals
13 (113). Denver Broncos
14 (114). Cleveland Browns
15 (115). Chicago Bears
16 (116). Dallas Cowboys
17 (117). Detroit Lions
18 (118). Baltimore Ravens
19 (119). Los Angeles Chargers
20 (120). Seattle Seahawks
21 (121). Buffalo Bills
22 (122). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (123). Miami Dolphins
24 (124). Kansas City Chiefs
25 (125). Tennessee Titans
26 (126). Atlanta Falcons
27 (127). New Orleans Saints
28 (128). San Francisco 49ers
29 (129). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (130). Philadelphia Eagles
31 (131). Miami Dolphins
32 (132). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (133). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
34 (134). Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory)
35 (135). Los Angeles Rams
36 (136). Los Angeles Rams
37 (137). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
Round 5
1 (138). Green Bay Packers
2 (139). New York Giants
3 (140). Indianapolis Colts
4 (141). Seattle Seahawks
5 (142). Washington Redskins
6 (143). San Francisco 49ers
7 (144). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8 (145). Chicago Bears
9 (146). Seattle Seahawks
10 (147). New Orleans Saints
11 (148). Pittsburgh Steelers
12 (149). Denver Broncos
13 (150). Cleveland Browns
14 (151). Cincinnati Bengals
15 (152). Arizona Cardinals
16 (153). Detroit Lions
17 (154). Baltimore Ravens
18 (155). Los Angeles Chargers
19 (156). Seattle Seahawks
20 (157). New York Jets
21 (158). Cincinnati Bengals
22 (159). Oakland Raiders
23 (160). Denver Broncos
24 (161). Carolina Panthers
25 (162). Tennessee Titans
26 (163). Washington Redskins
27 (164). New Orleans Saints
28 (165). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (166). Buffalo Bills
30 (167). Minnesota Vikings
31 (168). Seattle Seahawks
32 (169). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (170). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
34 (171). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
35 (172). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
36 (173). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
37 (174). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
Round 6
1 (175). Cleveland Browns
2 (176). Los Angeles Rams
3 (177). Houston Texans
4 (178). Indianapolis Colts
5 (179). New York Jets
6 (180). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 (181). Chicago Bears
8 (182). Arizona Cardinals
9 (183). Los Angeles Rams
10 (184). San Francisco 49ers
11 (185). Oakland Raiders
12 (186). Green Bay Packers
13 (187). Buffalo Bills
14 (188). Cleveland Browns
15 (189). New Orleans Saints
16 (190). Baltimore Ravens
17 (191). Los Angeles Chargers
18 (192). Dallas Cowboys
19 (193). Dallas Cowboys
20 (194). Los Angeles Rams
21 (195). Los Angeles Rams
22 (196). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (197). Carolina Panthers
24 (198). New England Patriots
25 (199). Tennessee Titans
26 (200). Atlanta Falcons
27 (201). New Orleans Saints
28 (202). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
29 (203). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (204). Minnesota Vikings
31 (205). Washington Redskins
32 (206). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (207). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
34 (208). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
35 (209). Miami Dolphins (Compensatory)
36 (210). New England Patriots (Compensatory)
37 (211). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
38 (212). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
39 (213). Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory)
40 (214). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
41 (215). Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory)
42 (216). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
43 (217). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
44 (218). Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory)
Round 7 (I left out to save space & Rams have no pick)
TEAM NEEDS
NFC EAST
Cowboys Top needs: DL, WR, TE
Giants Top needs: Edge, RB, Interior O-Line, QB
Eagles Top needs: WR, G, OT
Redskins Top needs: CB, RB, NT
NFC NORTH
Bears Top needs: Edge, G, WR
Lions Top needs: CB, Interior O-Line, Edge
Packers Top needs: CB, G, LB
Vikings Top needs: CB, Interior O-Line, OT
NFC SOUTH
Falcons Top needs: DL, WR, G
Panthers Top needs: Edge, CB, G
Saints Top needs: LB, TE, C, QB
Bucs Top needs: CB, S, LT
NFC WEST
Cardinals Top needs: QB, WR, CB, OT
Rams Top needs: Edge/OLB, ILB, O-Line, RB
49ers Top needs: Edge, CB, LB
Seahawks Top needs: O-Line, CB, TE
AFC EAST
Bills Top needs: QB, O-Line, WR, LB
Dolphins Top needs: DL, LB, TE, QB
Patriots Top needs: OT, LB, CB, QB
Jets Top needs: QB, Edge, O-Line, CB
AFC NORTH
Ravens Top needs: WR, LB, Edge, QB
Bengals Top needs: Interior O-Line, WR, LB, QB
Browns Top needs: QB, CB, OT, Edge
Steelers Top needs: LB, Edge, S, QB
AFC SOUTH
Texans Top needs: O-Line, Edge, Interior OT
Colts Top needs: CB, LB, Edge, RB, QB
Jaguars Top needs: WR, TE, G, QB
Titans Top needs: LB, Edge, Interior O-Line
AFC WEST
Broncos Top needs: G, RB, TE, QB
Chiefs Top needs: Edge, CB, DL
Chargers Top needs: DL, LB, OT, QB
Raiders Top needs: CB, LB, OT
https://www.profootballfocus.com/ne...ce=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cjaff
THE HUDDLE REPORT (I Listed them because of their Top 200 accuracy in 2017)
DEFENSIVE LINE
1 Vita Vea
2 DaRon Payne
3 Maurice Hurst
4 Taven Bryan
5 Harrison Phillips
6 Rasheem Green
7 DaShawn Hand
8 BJ Hill -
9 Nathan Shepherd
10 Tim Settle
11 Derrick Nnadi
12 RJ McIntosh
13 Trenton Thompson
14 Breeland Speaks
15 Andrew Brown
16 Deadrin Senat
17 Justin Jones
18 Kentavius Street
19 James Looney
20 John Franklin-Myers
21 Bilal Nichols
22 Folorunso Fatukasi
23 Kahlil Mckenzie
EDGE RUSHER'S
1 Bradley Chubb
2 Harold Landry
3 Marcus Davenport
4 Sam Hubbard
5 Lorenzo Carter
6 Arden Key
7 Josh Sweat
8 Kemoko Turay
9 Dorance Armstrong
10 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
11 Duke Ejiofor
12 Chad Thomas
13 Jeff Holland
14 Tyquan Lewis
15 Jalyn Holmes
16 Hercules Mataafa
17 Ade Aruna
LINEBACKERS
1 Roquan Smith
2 Tremaine Edmunds
3 Rashaan Evans
4 Leighton Vander Esch
5 Uchenna Nwosu
6 Malik Jefferson
7 Josey Jewell
8 Jerome Baker
9 Darius Leonard
10 Micah Kiser
11 Shaquem Griffin
12 Fred Warner
13 Dorian ODaniel
14 Tegray Scales
15 Genard Avery
16 Oren Burks
17 Nick Deluca
18 Skai Moore
19 Matthew Thomas
20 Jake Pugh
21 Leon Jacobs
SAFETIES
1 Derwin James
2 Ronnie Harrison
3 Justin Reid
4 Jessie Bates
5 Kyzir White
6 Marcus Allen
7 Terrell Edmunds
8 DeShon Elliott
9 Quin Blanding
10 Armani Watts
11 Jordan Whitehead
12 Godwin Igwebuike
13 Troy Apke
CORNERBACKS
1 Minkah Fitzpatrick
2 Denzel Ward
3 Jaire Alexander
4 Josh Jackson
5 Mike Hughes
6 Carlton Davis
7 Isaiah Oliver
8 Donte Jackson
9 Anthony Averett
10 MJ Stewart
11 Nick Nelson
12 Duke Dawson
13 Rashaan Gaulden
14 Tony Brown
15 Tarvarus McFadden
16 Holton Hill
17 Kevin Toliver
18 Isaac Yiadom
19 Chris Campbell
20 Quenton Meeks
21 Michael Joseph
22 Dane Cruikshank
23 JC Jackson
24 Taron Johnson
25 DJ Reed
26 Danny Johnson
27 Dmontre Wade
28 Kameron Kelly
29 Levi Wallace
QUARTERBACKS
1 Josh Allen
2 Sam Darnold
3 Josh Rosen
4 Baker Mayfield
5 Lamar Jackson
6 Mason Rudolph
7 Luke Falk
8 Mike White
9 Kyle Lauletta
10 Kurt Benkert
RUNNING BACKS
1 Saquon Barkley
2 Derrius Guice
3 Sony Michel
4 Ronald Jones
5 Nick Chubb
6 Rashaad Penny
7 Kerryon Johnson
8 Royce Freeman
9 Nyheim Hines
10 Kalen Ballage
11 Bo Scarbrough
12 Josh Adams
13 Jaylen Samuels
14 Mark Walton
15 Akrum Wadley
16 John Kelly
17 Darrel Williams
18 Chase Edmonds
WIDE RECEIVERS
1 Calvin Ridley
2 DJ Moore
3 Courtland Sutton
4 Christian Kirk
5 James Washington
6 DJ Chark
7 Anthony Miller
8 Equanimeous St Brown
9 Dante Pettis
10 Deon Cain
11 TreQuan Smith
12 DaeSean Hamilton
13 Michael Gallup
14 Marcell Ateman
15 Simmie Cobbs
16 Auden Taint
17 JMon Moore
18 Allen Lazard
19 Jordan Lasley
20 Cedrick Wilson
21 Deontay Burnett
22 Antonio Callaway
23 Keke Coutee
24 Dylan Cantrell
25 Trey Quinn
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1 Connor Williams
2 Mike McGlinchey
3 Kolton Miller
4 Tyrell Crosby
5 Martinas Rankin
6 Brian ONeill
7 Chukwuma Okorafor
8 Orlando Brown
9 Jamarco Jones
10 Geron Christian
11 Brandon Parker
12 Desmond Harrison
13 Will Richardson
14 Joseph Noteboom
15 Alex Cappa
CENTERS
1 James Daniels
2 Billy Price
3 Frank Ragnow
4 Mason Cole
5 Will Clapp
6 Scott Quessenberry
GUARDS
1 Quenton Nelson
2 Isaiah Wynn
3 Will Hernandez
4 Austin Corbett
5 Braden Smith
6 Wyatt Teller
7 Sam Jones
8 Rod Taylor
9 Skyler Phillips
TIGHT ENDS
1 Dallas Goedert
2 Hayden Hurst
3 Mike Gesicki
4 Mark Andrews
5 Ian Thomas
6 Troy Fumagalli
7 Jordan Akins
8 Dalton Schultz
9 Will Dissly
10 Durham Smythe
11 Jordan Thomas
12 Tyler Conklin
http://www.thehuddlereport.com/valueboard.shtml
Mike Mayock Top 100
1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
2. Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame
3. Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State
4. Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
5. Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama
6. Derwin James, S, Florida State
7. Sam Darnold, QB, USC
8. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
9. Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
10. Vita Vea, DT, Washington
11. Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
12. Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
13. Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama
14. Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA
15. Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State
16. Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama
17. James Daniels, C, Iowa
18. Harold Landry, DE, Boston College
19. Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas
20. Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State
21. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
22. Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
23. Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
24. Isaiah Wynn, OL, Georgia
25. D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
26. Taven Bryan, DT, Florida
27. Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
28. Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
29. Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP
30. Mike Hughes, CB, UCF
31. Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA
32. Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
33. Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
34. Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
35. Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
36. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
37. Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
38. Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State
39. Austin Corbett, OL, Nevada
40. Connor Williams, OL, Texas
41. Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
42. Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
43. Nathan Shepherd, DT, Fort Hays State
44. Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
45. Billy Price, C, Ohio State
46. Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford
47. Derrick Nnadi, DT, Florida State
48. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
49. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
50. Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
51. Lorenzo Carter, Edge, Georgia
52. Uchenna Nwosu, Edge, USC
53. Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest
54. D.J. Chark, WR, LSU
55. B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State
56. Rasheem Green, DE, USC
57. Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State
58. Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
59. Braden Smith, OG, Auburn
60. Ronald Jones II, RB, USC
61. Justin Reid, S, Stanford
62. Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
63. Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
64. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Edge, Oklahoma
65. Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
66. Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond
67. Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
68. Chris Herndon, TE, Miami
69. Breeland Speaks, DE, Ole Miss
70. Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
71. Holton Hill, CB, Texas
72. Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
73. Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech
74. Brian O'Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
75. Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
76. Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
77. Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas
78. Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
79. Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt
80. Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State
81. Geron Christian, OT, Louisville
82. Tre'Quan Smith, WR, UCF
83. Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
84. Mason Cole, C, Michigan
85. Martinas Rankin, OL, Mississippi State
86. Mark Walton, RB, Miami
87. Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State
88. Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
89. DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Penn State
90. Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
91. Josh Sweat, DE, Florida State
92. Quenton Meeks, DB, Stanford
93. Rashaan Gaulden, DB, Tennessee
94. Daurice Fountain, WR, Northern Iowa
95. Cole Madison, OL, Washington State
96. Tyler Conklin, TE, Central Michigan
97. Grant Haley, CB, Penn State
98. Deadrin Senat, DT, South Florida
99. Russell Gage, WR, LSU
100. Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ocks-2018-nfl-draft-top-100-prospect-rankings
I used Walterfootball because they give a basic stat summary for each player.
Edge/OLB RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Rank #4 Arden Key*, Edge/DE, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 238. Arm: 33.5.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Team sources think Key has high first-round talent and that he could be a devastating pass-rusher in the NFL, but is likely to fall to the second-day of the 2018 NFL Draft because his off-the-field issues are too dangerous to gamble a first-round pick on him. In a survey of league sources, Key was considered to be among the elite talents of this draft class. However, the major off-the-field concerns with Key are said to be similar to Randy Gregory or Tim Williams. While there are concerns, scouts also say that Key loves football and has worked on his own with pass-rushing guru Chuck Smith to develop his skills.
Key had a slow start to the 2017 season. He missed two games and had to work himself back into playing shape after shoulder surgery limited his offseason training. Midway through the year, Key started to return to being a dynamic speed rusher off the edge. A late-season knee injury also knocked him out of a few games. In 2017, Key totaled 33 tackles with four sacks and a forced fumble. He put together impressive games against Mississippi State, Auburn and Florida. Key made a sack to clinch the comeback win over Auburn. He was very good against Alabama, and the Crimson Tide couldn't block him.
Key was one of the best players in college football in 2016. He recorded 56 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes broken up on the year. He flashed a ton of potential as a freshman for LSU, totaling 41 tackles with 6.5 for a loss, five sacks and one pass broken up. Key is a dangerous pass-rusher with excellent speed and the ability to bend around the corner. He is lightning fast off the edge and has a ton of upside to develop.
Rank #5 Lorenzo Carter, 3-4OLB, Georgia
Height: 6-5. Weight: 250. Arm: 34.
40 Time: 4.50.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Carter had an excellent workout with a very fast time in the 40-yard dash for a big outside linebacker. Carter was improved as a senior while starting to play up to his athletic potential. He showed dangerous edge-rushing skills against Notre Dame and made a lot of big plays to help the Bulldogs win in South Bend. In 2017, Carter had 57 tackles with 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 7.5 tackles for a loss. Sources say they are giving Carter third- or fourth-round grades, although the team that likes him enough to draft him could take him earlier.
Carter has flashed during is career at Georgia, yet hasn't put everything together in one season yet. Perhaps that will happen as a senior. He started out his career with 4.5 sacks as a freshman to go with 41 tackles. Carter was quiet during his sophomore year with 19 tackles and zero sacks. In 2016, he recorded 44 tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles. Carter came on late lsat season, so perhaps he will have a big senior year. Carter has a nice skill set with speed, athleticism and length.
Rank #6 Dorance Armstrong Jr.*, 3-4OLB, Kansas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 257. Arm: 34.75.
40 Time: 4.87.
Armstrong has an excellent skill set, but it was hard for him to illustrate in 2017 because the team around him was so bad. Opponents were able neutralize him with double teams and plays going away from him while taking advantage of the lack of talent elsewhere on the Kansas defense. As a result, Armstrong may be more of a second-day talent for the 2018 NFL Draft. In 2017, Armstrong totaled 63 tackles with 9.5 for a loss, two sacks, four forced fumbles and four passes batted. He is a fast edge defender with very good athleticism. At the combine, Armstrong looked smooth and athletic in the field drills.
In 2016 as a sophomore, Armstrong had some serious production with 10 sacks, 20 tackles for a loss, 56 tackles and three forced fumbles while being a First-Team All-Big XII selection. One general manager told me that they think Armstrong is a stud and can't see him staying for his senior year in 2018. They said that Armstrong could be on a par or better than Boston College senior edge rusher Harold Landry. That general manager thought Landry would have been a late first- or second-round pick if he had entered the 2017 NFL Draft.
Rank #7 Chad Thomas, 3-4OLB, Miami
Height: 6-5. Weight: 277. Arm: 34. Hand: 10.38.
40 Time: 4.92.
Thomas totaled 30 tackles with 8.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks in 2017. Sources tell me that Thomas is really talented physically, but he never put it all together on the field. There were flashes of excellence and stretches of doing nothing while looking clueless. They say that Thomas lacks instincts as well. However because of his great skill set, grades are going to be all over the board on Thomas.
Teams also wonder how long Thomas will want to play in the NFL as he is known as a star DJ in the Miami area with a future as a music producer. 9/1/17: Thomas has flashed at times for Miami over the past couple of seasons. In 2016, he collected 37 tackles with 11 for a loss, four sacks and three passes broken up. He had 18 tackles with a sack, four passes batted and one forced fumble in 2015.
Rank #8 Jeff Holland*, 3-4OLB, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 249.
40 Time 4.79
Holland impressed team sources in 2017 with a strong season as an edge rusher for Auburn. He doesn't have good size for the NFL, but he has some speed and athleticism on the edge with a nose for the quarterback. On the year, Holland collected 45 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles and a pass batted. He made some clutch sacks for Auburn. For the NFL, Holland could fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker. In a 4-3 defense, his role might be limited to being a situational pass-rusher, given his size.
Rank #8b Jerome Baker*, OLB, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 229. Arm: 31.5.
40 Time: 4.53.
In 2017, Baker totaled 72 tackles with eight for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes broken up. He didn't validate some of the preseason media hype with his play in 2017, but he displayed some potential in pass coverage, which is an in-demand trait among linebackers in the NFL. As expected, Baker had a strong showing at the combine with a fast 40.
There has been a lot of media hype about Baker, but in speaking with scouts who did advance work on the 2018 class, they weren't impressed with Baker. They said that Baker runs around more blocks than he takes on and has the speed to get away with that against average offensive lines. They thought was more of a second-day to early third-day prospect. They said Baker is a good player, but not complete and isn't anything exceptional. They felt Baker was a good, solid, instinct guy who, in the right system, will play in the NFL, but over time they're a dime a dozen.
After Darron Lee was taken in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Baker won the job to be Lee's replacement as Ohio State's fast run-and-chase linebacker. Baker had a quality debut with 83 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions. He is a highly athletic linebacker with sideline-to-sideline speed. Baker could be a great fit as a Will (weak side) linebacker in a 4-3 defense.
Rank #9 Josh Sweat, 3-4OLB, Florida State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 251. Arm: 34.64.
40 Time: 4.53.
Sweat was solid in 2017 with some good performances and some quiet games. He had 56 tackles with 12.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks and three passes batted on the year. One positive for Sweat was staying on the field and avoiding injury. Sweat decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2018 NFL Draft. He had a good combine workout with an excellent time in the 40-yard dash. Sweat has a lot of talent and was starting to flash as a sophomore in 2016. He had seven sacks, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 41 tackles and one forced fumble on the year. Sources say that Sweat has a first-round skill set and could explode as a junior.
Sweat comes with major durability concerns, however. He still has instability in a few locations in his knee from an injury he suffered early in his senior year of high school. Sources say Florida State has tried a variety of methods to rehab the knee, which hasn't responded. Because he could have his NFL career limited to one contract, sources say they hear that Sweat is going to skip his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. The knee injury could cause him to slide even though he has Thursday-night edge-rushing talent.
Rank #10 Uchenna Nwosu, 3-4OLB, USC
Height: 6-2. Weight: 251. Arm: 33.5. Hand: 9.25.
40 Time: 4.65.
Nwosu enjoyed a good 2017 season for the Trojans to help his draft stock. On the year, he had 75 tackles with 11.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, one interception and 13 passes broken up. Nwosu is a pursuit outside linebacker for the NFL. He possesses some speed and athleticism off the edge. In the ground game and in the pass rush, Nwosu can struggle with the length and strength of offensive tackles, leading to him getting covered up. Nwosu would fit best as a a 3-4 outside linebacker.
Rank #11 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, 3-4OLB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-1. Weight: 243. Arm: 34.5. Hand: 9.25.
40 Time: 4.77.
In 2017, Okoronkwo racked up eight sacks with 76 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles. He was a leading defender for the Sooners and received a lot of media hype. In speaking with a director of college scouting, they say they think that Okoronkwo is fast and explosive to rush the passer, but is tight.
He gets covered by length and mass on the edge with offensive tackles, and that will be a bigger issue in the NFL. They think that Okoronkwo could be a hybrid inside and outside linebacker for the NFL. They gave him a fourth- to fifth-round grade for the 2018 NFL Draft. 9/1/17: Okoronkwo was a dangerous edge defender for the Sooners in 2016. The juniot totaled 71 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, three passes batted and two forced fumbles. It was a breakout season after serving as a backup in the previous seasons.
Rank #12 James Hearns*, 3-4OLB, Louisville
Height: 6-2. Weight: 239. Arm: 32.5.
40 Time: 4.89.
Hearns totaled 42 tackles with 13.5 for a loss, seven sacks, four forced fumbles and three passes batted for 2017. He played well against Clemson after underwhelming against North Carolina. Hearns was very streaky and inconsistent in 2017. 4/24/17: Sources say that Hearns is a bigger version of Devonte Fields. They say that Hearns is loose, limber, quick and fast to close. He needs to be more consistent, but his pass rush talent is developed. In 2016, Hearns totaled 42 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, two passes batted and five forced fumbles. Hearns could produce a big 2017 season.
Rank #13 Hercules Mata'afa, DE, Washington State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 254. Arm: 31.5.
40 Time: 4.76.
Mata'afa played defensive tackle for the Cougars, but he will have to move to defensive end or outside linebacker in the NFL. Mata'afa does have a nose for the quarterback with pass-rush ability. In 2017, he totaled 43 tackles with 21.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Mata'afa had 47 tackles with 13.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks in 2016. He notched seven sacks in 2015. Mata'afa could get consideration for a DPR - designated pass-rusher - role in the NFL.
Rank #13b Marcell Frazier, 3-4OLB, Missouri
Height: 6-5. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Frazier put together 40 tackles with seven sacks, 15.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and five passes broken up in 2017. He had a slow start to the year before playing better midway through the year and closing out the season well. Sources say that Frazier's development was hurt by Missouri losing star defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski to Miami.
Frazier had a solid week at the East-West Shrine. He did well as a speed rusher, but showed that he struggles in the run game. Frazier needs to get stronger and improve his run defense. He didn't participate in the combine. 9/1/17: Missouri has been a factory for NFL defensive line talent in recent years. With Charles Harris on the other side, Frazier was able to do some damage in 2016. The junior came on strong at the end of the season. On the year, Frazier notched 7.5 sacks with 33 tackles. He had two sacks as a backup in 2015. Frazier could be poised for a big 2017 season as it looked like the light came on for him late in the 2016 season.
Rank #14 Marquis Haynes, 3-4OLB, Ole Miss
Height: 6-2. Weight: 233. Arm: 33. Hand: 9.88.
40 Time: 4.67.
Haynes totaled 45 tackles with 11 for a loss, 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2017. The senior is a limited role player for the NFL as a designated pass-rusher - DPR. Sources say that Haynes isn't the fastest of learners, so switching to traditional outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense is not being projected for him. Additionally, they note that he is extremely thin. Scouts like Haynes' natural edge-rush ability and think he could be a contributor as a DPR. Teams were disappointed in his effort at times during 2017, and there was talk around Ole Miss that an agent got to Haynes and pushed on him not to get hurt. Thus, Haynes took his foot off the pedal in a lot of games, which resulted in him not looking good.
Sources are valuing Haynes for the third day of the 2018 NFL Draft. 9/1/17: As a junior, Haynes played well and illustrated that he can be a difference-maker as a situational defender. In 2016, Haynes had 53 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, one interception and seven sacks. His sophomore season was even better with 43 tackles, 16.5 for a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted. He recorded 31 tackles with nine tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks as a freshman.
Haynes is fast off the edge and has some natural pass-rushing skills to him. He is a heat-seeking missile off the edge who is a natural pass-rusher. Haynes also has functional strength that was illustrated by bull rush sacks through Alabama's Cam Robinson and Florida State's Roderick Johnson in 2016. However, Haynes is extremely undersized and will have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL. Even for that position, he will need to get stronger, but he has a real knack for producing sacks in the clutch and had an impact in Ole Miss beating Alabama in 2015. Haynes has to get better in run defense or he will just be a situational rusher in the NFL.
Rank #15 Olasunkanmi Adeniyi*, 3-4OLB, Toledo
Height: 6-1. Weight: 248. Arm: 31.75.
40 Time: 4.83.
Adeniyi was a surprise early-entry into the 2018 NFL Draft. In his final season for the MAC champion Rockets, Adeniyi totaled 66 tackles with 20 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. As a sophomore, he had 49 tackles with four sacks. Adeniyi is likely going to have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL.
Rank #16 Anthony Winbush, 3-4OLB, Ball State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 249. Arm: 32.13.
Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
Winbush is an undersized defensive end who will have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL. In 2017, he totaled 51 tackles with 16.5 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. Winbush had 8.5 sacks as a junior and five sacks as a sophomore, totaling three forced fumbles and 39 tackles over those two years. Winbush should move to outside linebacker for a 3-4 defense and try to make a team as a designated pass-rusher - DPR. He will have to get stronger and improve his run defense for the NFL.
Rank #17 Ade Aruna, 3-4OLB, Tulane
Height: 6-5. Weight: 262. Arm: 34.
40 Time: 4.60.
Aruna put together 25 tackles with three tackles for a loss and three sacks in 2017. 9/1/17: Scouts going to fall camps during the preseason told me that Aruna is a sleeper prospect who could end up being a steal. Aruna is said to run the 40-yard dash in the 4.65-4.75-second range, which is very fast for a defensive end. He is only in his fifth year of organized football, however, and is considered to be super raw. Sources label him as a fast, explosive athlete who is still harnessing his talent and learning the game. In 2016 as a junior, Aruna totaled 43 tackles with 10 for a loss, five sacks and one forced fumble for the Green Wave. Sources say that the senior has the frame to hold 280 pounds and could be a 4-3 open-edge defensive end.
Rank #18 Davin Bellamy, 3-4OLB, Georgia
Height: 6-5. Weight: 240. Arm: 33.25.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Bellamy really picked up his play as a senior and was very impressive against Notre Dame. He beat Fighting Irish left tackle Mike McGlinchey on a speed rush to get a strip-sack to close out Georgia's one-score victory late in the fourth quarter. In 2017, Bellamy had 34 tackles with 7.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, three passes batted and two forced fumbles.
Sources say they're projecting Bellamy to Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft. They think Bellamy is a bit of a tweener and wonder if he can add weight to play defensive end in NFL. They also believe Bellamy is not all that impressive as pass-rusher. 9/1/17: Bellamy recorded 51 tackles with nine for a loss, five sacks and one pass batted as a junior. He had 33 tackles with three sacks, 5.5 tackles for a loss and one pass broken up in 2015.
Rank #19 Trevon Young, 3-4OLB, Louisville
Height: 6-4. Weight: 258. Arm: 33.75.
40 Time: 4.78.
In 2017, Young totaled 62 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks and five passes broken up. He had 8.5 sacks with 10 tackles for a loss, 32 tackles and two forced fumbles as a junior. Young will need to add weight and get stronger if he is to remain in a 4-3 defense. Moving to 3-4 outside linebacker could be his best fit.
Rank #20 Mike Love, 3-4OLB, South Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.67.
Love and defensive tackle Bruce Hector were Bulls players who sources mentioned as sleeper prospects on the rise. They say that Love is going to ignite some third-day interest in the 2018 NFL Draft because he has enough size, a great motor and some quickness. Sources say that Love showed disruptive spurts and has some experience standing up, so he has some scheme flexibility. In 2017, Love totaled 28 tackles with 11 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks and three passes broken up.
Rank #21 Justin Lawler, 3-4OLB, SMU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.97.
Lawler didn't get a lot of media attention previously, but he had a solid week of practice at the East-West Shrine to help his draft stock. He found a way with quickness, technique and effort to achieve wins in the pass-rushing one-on-ones, plus made his presence felt in the team scrimmage. In 2017, Lawler totaled 74 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, two passes batted and two forced fumbles. He had 65 tackles as a junior and sophomore with six sacks in 2016 and five in 2015. Lawler could be a late-round pick or undrafted free agent who ends up exceeding expectations.
Rank #22 Kylie Fitts, 3-4OLB, Utah
Height: 6-3. Weight: 259. Arm: 32.38. Hand: 9.38.
40 Time: 4.69.
As a senior, Fitts collected 23 tackles with three sacks and a forced fumble. He missed the majority of the 2016 season with an injury. His best season came in 2015 when he had seven sacks with 41 tackles and 10 passes batted. Fitts had a strong showing at the combine with a fast 40-yard dash, including a fast 10-yard split.
Rank #23 Kemoko Turay, 3-4OLB, Rutgers
Height: 6-4. Weight: 252. Arm: 33.63. Hand: 9.38.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Turay had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, showing some ability to rush the passer off the edge. He was able to get some wins in the one-on-ones by using his speed to run by blockers. Turay will need to get stronger in the run game. In the early going of his NFL career, he could compete to earn a roster spot as a backup designated pass-rusher - DPR - in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. In 2017, Turay totaled four sacks and 58 tackles.
INSIDE LINEBACKER RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Rank #4 Darius Leonard, ILB/OLB, South Carolina State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 229. Arm: 34.13. Hand: 10.38.
40 Time: 4.70.
Scouting sources told me that Leonard really impressed them during the fall. He flew around the field, producing a lot for his defense. Leonard amassed 113 tackles with eight tackles for a loss, eight sacks, one pass batted, two interceptions and one forced fumble in 2017. He has a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage, totaling 42 tackles for a loss with 13.5 sacks combined over his freshman, sophomore and junior years. Leonard has NFL size and dominated his level of competition. He was impressive at the Senior Bowl, showing pass-coverage ability while also running sideline-to-sideline in the ground game.
Rank #5 Malik Jefferson*, ILB, Texas
Height: 6-2. Weight: 236. Arm: 32.
40 Time: 4.52.
Jefferson totaled 110 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and four sacks in 2017. He played hard for Texas and turned in his best season. Jefferson isn't great in pass coverage or at taking on blocks in the run game. He is at his best being a pursuit linebacker when running free and using his instincts to make plays. Sources have said that teams are hearing that Jefferson doesn't have a deep love for football. That was illustrated in him not producing up to his great skill set early on in his collegiate career and in offseason training according to league contacts.
Jefferson supposedly was unhappy with his role in the former staff's scheme, but that makes team sources question if Jefferson's work ethic will change when he has coaches going and coming as a pro. 9/1/17: In 2016, Jefferson recorded 59 tackles with 5.5 sacks and three passes broken up. The numbers don't illustrate how good of a linebacker he was. Jefferson was highly recruited and showed why as a freshman contributor for the Longhorns. He totaled 61 tackle with seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three passes broken up and one forced fumble in 2015. Jefferson had a bigger presence than the numbers illustrate. The junior has a nice combination of size and speed. He has a ton of upside, and it wouldn't be surprising if he is in store for some massive seasons for Texas.
Rank #6 Oren Burks, ILB, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-2. Weight: 228. Arm: 32.75. Hand: 9.
40 Time: 4.59.
Sources from multiple teams have told me that Burks impressed them during 2017. They like his combination of size, quickness and instincts. He could be a nice mid-round value pick. Burks totaled 82 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, one interception and three passes broken up in 2017. In 2016, he formed a potent linebacking tandem with Zach Cunningham. That season, Burks notched 59 tackles with 3.5 sacks and six passes broken up. He displayed some coverage and ball skills over his whole career, making six more breakups as a sophomore and seven as a freshman.
Rank #7 Josey Jewell, ILB/OLB, Iowa
Height: 6-1. Weight: 234. Arm: 32.
40 Time: 4.82.
Jewell totaled 136 tackles with 4.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, two interceptions and 11 passes batted in 2017. He missed some time with injuries, but still produced well for Iowa. 9/1/17: Jewell recorded 124 tackles with six tackles for a loss, nine passes broken up and one forced fumble in 2016. He is a good run defender who will need to get stronger for the NFL and show more pass-coverage skills as senior.
The NFL draft advisory board told Jewell he should return for his senior year rather than enter the 2017 NFL Draft. In 2015, Jewell was a tough defender for Iowa as he racked up 126 tackles with 7.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, six passes broken up, one forced fumble and four interceptions. It was an impressive season from the Hawkeyes defender. If he stays consistent to his play-making production as a senior, his stock could really rise.
Rank #8 Tegray Scales, ILB/OLB, Indiana
Height: 6-0. Weight: 230. Arm: 30.75.
40 Time: 4.77.
In 2017, Scales totaled 89 tackles with six sacks, two interceptions, one pass batted and 12.5 tackles for a loss. He was a solid defender for Indiana.
9/1/17: Scales was a contributing defender for the Hoosiers with 46 tackles as a freshman and 64 as a sophomore before a massive jump as a junior when he notched 126 tackles on the season. He also had 23.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, two passes batted, one interception, and one forced fumble in 2016. Sources have said that Scales is a solid defender who is unspectacular for the NFL, similar to Clemson's Kendall Joseph or Ohio State's Jerome Baker.
Rank #9 Tre' Williams, ILB/OLB, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 238. Arm: 32.5. Hand: 9.25.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Williams was solid for the Tigers in 2017 with 50 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He impressed at the Senior Bowl, flying around the field and delivering a lot of hard hits. Williams had 67 tackles with 3.5 for a loss, one sack and two passes broken up in 2016. He had 55 tackles as a rotational player in 2015. Following Auburn losing some fellow linebackers to the NFL after 2015, more was expected out of Williams in 2016.
Rank # 10 Shaun Dion Hamilton, ILB, Alabama
Height: 6-0. Weight: 228. Arm: 31.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Hamilton totaled 40 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 2017. He went down with a knee injury in early November and didn't play the rest of the season. Alabama missed Hamilton in some big games, including its loss to Auburn. 9/1/17: In 2016, Hamilton started the majority of games next to Reuben Foster. Hamilton totaled 64 tackles with nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and one pass broken up on the year before tearing an ACL in the SEC Championship Game against Florida. Alabama held him out of spring practice, but Nick Saban has stated the Crimson Tide believe Hamilton will not be restricted from practicing in fall camp.
Rank #11 Micah Kiser, ILB, Virginia
Height: 6-0. Weight: 236. Arm: 31.88. Hand: 9.25.
40 Time: 4.66.
Kiser amassed 145 tackles in 2017 and was dangerous as a blitzer, notching five sacks. He also had four passes batted and 9.5 tackles for a loss on the season. Over the past two seasons, Kiser has been a tackling machine for Virginia. He had a breakout 2015 season as a sophomore where he totaled 117 tackles with 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and two passes broken up. In 2016, he managed to increase his tackle production with 134 stops, 10 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, seven passes broken up, five forced fumbles and an interception.
Kiser is a tough run defender who is strong, intelligent, instinctive, and physical in the tackle box. He is not a fast linebacker with sideline-to-sideline speed, however. He also isn't a great athlete and will need a lot of development in pass coverage to be a three-down defender in the NFL. At the next level, Kiser would fit best as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 defense with a fast run-and-chase linebacker next to him. He could be limited to being more of a run-stuffing linebacker for the pro game.
Rank #12 Nick DeLuca, ILB, North Dakota State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 243. Arm: 33.5. Hand: 10.13.
40 Time: 4.85.
DeLuca had a strong enough year to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He recorded 74 tackles with 10.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, two passes batted, three forced fumbles and an interception in 2017. DeLuca put together a big 2015 season with 135 tackles, six passes broken up, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. He received a medical redshirt in the 2016 due to a shoulder injury in the first month of that season.
Rank #13 Airius Moore, ILB/OLB, N.C. State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 237.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
In speaking with team sources, they say that Moore is getting mid-round grades. Moore had a good senior season, but went under the radar because so much attention was paid to Bradley Chubb and the Wolfpack defensive linemen. Moore totaled 67 tackles with three interceptions and four passes broken up in 2017. As a junior, he recorded 86 tackles with five passes broken up. Moore collected 78 tackles as a sophomore and 37 as a freshman. His pass-coverage skills could help him to rise in the months leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft.
http://walterfootball.com/draft2018OLB3-4.php
DRAFT_TEK EDGE RUSHERS (Rams Targets)
Rank# 6 Lorenzo Carter
Rank #7 Josh Sweat
Rank #8 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Rank# 9 Dorance Armstrong
Rank#10 Trevon Young
Rank #11 Jeff Holland
Rank #12 Marcell Frazier
Rank #13 Chad Thomas
Rank #14 Kylie Fitts
Rank #15 Marquis Haynes
Rank #16 Kemoko Turay
Rank #17 Duke Ejiofor
Rank #18 Ebenezer Ogundeko
DRAFT_TEK INSIDE LINEBACKERS (Rams Targets)
5 Josey Jewell
6 Jerome Baker
7 Micah Kiser
8 Mike McCray
9 Christian Sam
10 Tegray Scales
11 Jack Cichy
12 Matthew Thomas
13 Jason Cabinda
14 Azeem Victor
15 Andre Smith
16 Malik Jefferson
17 Keishawn Bierria
18 Shaun Dion Hamilton
19 Chris Worley
20 Genard Avery
21 Joel Iyiegbuniwe
22 Nick DeLuca-
23 Joel Lanning
24 Frank Ginda
25 Kenny Young
26 Chad Whitener
https://www.drafttek.com/2018-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Defensive-Ends-2018-Draft.asp
PFF OVERALL LINEBACKER RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Overall LB Rank #6. JOSEY JEWELL, IOWA
Iowa’s Jewell is an all-around linebacker who has graded well in all areas. He doesn’t have the same eye-popping measurables as the players above him in this list, but he has some impressive tape that should get him deserved consideration regardless. He has been a quality coverage linebacker and allowed zero touchdowns in 2017 despite leading the draft class among linebackers with 55 targets on the season. He also had 61 defensive stops, the sixth-most among linebackers in this class, giving him three-down ability at the next level.
Overall LB Rank #7. SHAQUEM GRIFFIN, UCF
One of the most intriguing players in the entire draft, UCF’s Shaquem Griffin is missing one hand after having it amputated as a child. He has been an exceptional pass-rusher in college, but would be remarkably undersized for that role in the NFL and will likely need to prove his abilities as an off-the-ball-linebacker. However, Griffen did generate pressure at a greater per-snap rate than 2016 first-round pick Hasson Reddick. Griffin has overcome long odds throughout his football career, but his true prospects at linebacker are all a projection.
Overall LB Rank #8. JEROME BAKER, OHIO STATE
Baker has the athletic profile of a first-round pick at linebacker, but his best season came in 2016. His 2017 season was solid, but a significant drop from the overall PFF grade of 87.7 that he managed the year before. He can move well in coverage and mirror receivers in man coverage, but he surrendered three touchdowns in each of his past two seasons and has just two picks and two pass breakups over that same span, so he needs to improve his ability to challenge at the catch point.
Overall LB Rank #9. DORIAN O’DANIEL, CLEMSON
Overall LB Rank #10. MALIK JEFFERSON, TEXAS
Overall LB Rank #11. AL-RASHEED BENTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Overall LB Rank #12. GENARD AVERY, MEMPHIS
Overall LB Rank #13. STACY THOMAS, LOUISVILLE
Overall LB Rank #14. FOYE OLUOKUN, YALE
Overall LB Rank #15. JACK CICHY, WISCONSIN
Overall LB Rank #16. MICAH KISER, VIRGINIA
PFF EDGE RUSHER RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Rank #4. OGBONNIA OKORONKWO, OKLAHOMA
A tad undersized, Okoronkwo has enough length and juice to make us think he can hold up on the edge. Unlike Davenport, Okoronkwo more than held his own at the Senior Bowl and flourished in the actual game with two sacks and four other hurries.
Rank #5. KEMOKO TURAY, RUTGERS
Turay was one of the nations best designated pass-rushers as a freshman and sophomore before putting on weight and becoming a full-time player as a senior. He lost some of that pass-rushing prowess, but still has rare flexibility for a big man.
Rank #6. DUKE EJIFOR, WAKE FOREST
Ejiofor matches up with some of the top prospects in this class size-wise, but doesn’t have near the same juice. The encouraging thing is that he’s trended upwards as a pass-rusher every single year of his career.
Rank #7. HERCULES MATA’AFA, WASHINGTON STATE
Mata’afa played a grand total of seven snaps this season outside the tackles, but tipping the scales around 250-pounds, the Washington State defender will have to end up there in the NFL. It’s intriguing that he still racked up double-digit sacks from the interior – often blowing past guards and centers at the snap with his lightning quick first step.
Rank #8. ARDEN KEY, LSU
True sophomores aren’t supposed to dominate the SEC like Key did in 2016 when he tallied 25 combined sacks and hits. His off-field is obviously a concern, but when the only tackle to come close to slowing you down is former first-rounder Ryan Ramczyk, that’s special.
Rank #9. TYQUAN LEWIS, OHIO STATE
Lewis may have been overshadowed by some bigger names on the Ohio State defensive front, but he’s a high-level prospect in his own right. Over the past two seasons, he’s generated 35 combined sacks and hits while displaying the ability to rush from anywhere along the defensive line of scrimmage. He was also one of the top performers at the Senior Bowl garnering six pressures in the game.
Rank #10. SAM HUBBARD, OHIO STATE
Hubbard already looks like an NFL vet with his hand usage as a pass-rusher. Unfortunately, he’s limited athletically and was often the weak link on a loaded Ohio State defensive line.
Rank #11. JOE OSTMAN, CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Ostman was the most productive pass-rusher in this draft class this past season, notching 54 total pressures. His length and athleticism are lacking, but his production is hard to ignore.
Rank #12. CHAD THOMAS, MIAMI (FLA.)
Thomas comes ready-made to be an impact-player against the run as a rookie. Doing the same as a pass-rusher may take a little longer. Thomas would flash dominant outings, then disappear far too often.
Rank #13. JOSH SWEAT, FSU
Sweat is as athletic as any pass-rusher in this class, but it’s yet to translate to the football field. He’ll need to develop a handful more pass-rushing moves to make an impact at the next level.
Rank #14. JUSTIN LAWLER, SMU
Lawler posted the top grade among edge defenders at 91.0 overall last season as he knows how to win with a variety of pass-rush moves and low pad level. His lack of athleticism may hinder his ability at the next level, but his production as a pass-rusher in the run game is worth a look.
Rank #15. UCHENNA NWOSU, USC
Nwosu has rare movement skills for a man his size. That never quite translated to pass-rushing though and he may be best as a true 3-4 outside linebacker that regularly drops into coverage.
Rank #16. LORENZO CARTER, GEORGIA
Carter is an excellent athlete, but his four-year production has been mediocre. He picked up eight of his 35 pressures in one game last season (Notre Dame), and his inability to consistently get after the quarterback is a concern given his size and movement skills.
Rank #17. JEFF HOLLAND, AUBURN
Holland came out of nowhere as he put up an, at-times dominant 2017 season. He notched at least six pressures in seven games for Auburn this past season.
Rank #18. KYLIE FITTS, UTAH
When Fitts was fully healthy, he was one of the few pass-rushers in this class that could win the edge as a pass-rusher. His career was plagued with injuries at Utah though.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-lb-prospects-for-the-2018-nfl-draft
Gil Brandt's Top-ranked 150 prospects 2018 NFL Draft
1 Saquon Barkley - RB
2 Josh Rosen - QB
3 Sam Darnold - QB
4 Baker Mayfield - QB
5 Bradley Chubb - DE
6 Tremaine Edmunds - ILB
7 Josh Allen - QB
9.Quenton Nelson - G
10 Denzel Ward - CB
11 Minkah Fitzpatrick - S
12 Vita Vea - DT
13 Marcus Davenport - DE
14 Roquan Smith - OLB
15 Derwin James - S
16 Will Hernandez - OG
17 Jaire Alexander - CB
18 Leighton Vander Esch - ILB
19 Calvin Ridley - WR
20 D.J. Moore - WR
21 Da'Ron Payne - DT
22 Lamar Jackson - QB
23 Connor Williams - G
24 James Daniels - C
25 Sony Michel - RB
26 Mike McGlinchey - OT
27 Josh Jackson - CB
28 Taven Bryan - DT
29 Rashaan Evans - OLB
30 Kolton Miller - OT
31 Derrius Guice - RB
32 Mike Hughes - CB
33 Dallas Goedert - TE
34 Courtland Sutton - WR
35 Nick Chubb - RB
36 Isaiah Wynn - G
37 Harold Landry - Edge
38 Christian Kirk - WR
39 Hayden Hurst - TE
40 Donte Jackson - CB
41 Frank Ragnow - C
42 Mike Gesicki - TE
43 Tyrell Crosby - G
44 Carlton Davis - CB
45 Isaiah Oliver - CB
46 Ronald Jones - RB
47 D.J. Chark - WR
48 Orlando Brown - OT
49 Ronnie Harrison - S
50 Justin Reid - S
51 Nathan Shepherd - DT
52 Maurice Hurst - DT
53 Kerryon Johnson - RB
54 Rashaad Penny - RB
55 Mark Andrews - TE
56 Harrison Phillips - DT
57 Anthony Miller - WR
58 Brian O'Neill - OT
59 Martinas Rankin - C
60 Dante Pettis - WR
61 Billy Price - C
62 Austin Corbett - G
63 Sam Hubbard - DE
64 Braden Smith - G
65 Fred Warner - OLB
66 Lorenzo Carter - Edge
67 Rasheem Green - DE
68 Malik Jefferson - OLB
69 Josh Sweat - Edge
70 Kemoko Turay - Edge
71 Anthony Averett - CB
72 Joseph Noteboom - OT
73 Rashaan Gaulden - S
74 Mason Rudolph - QB
75 James Washington - WR
76 Cole Madison - G
77 Josey Jewell - ILB
78 Arden Key - Edge
79 Ian Thomas - TE
80 Equanimeous St. Brown - WR
81 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo - Edge
82 Michael Dickson - P
83 Daniel Carlson - K
84 Chuks Okorafor - OT
85 Michael Gallup - WR
86 Marcus Allen - S
87 Terrell Edmunds - S
88 Mike White - QB
89 Kyle Lauletta - QB
90 Deadrin Senat - DT
91 Da'shawn Hand - DE
92 Shaquem Griffin - OLB
93 Tremon Smith - CB
94 B.J. Hill - DT
95 Nyheim Hines - RB
96 Deon Cain - WR
97 Royce Freeman - RB
98 Tarvarius Moore - S
99 Dane Cruikshank - S
100 Darius Leonard - OLB
101 Brandon Parker - OT
102 Foley Fatukasi - DT
103 Uchenna Nwosu - Edge
104 Duke Dawson - CB
105 Luke Falk - QB
106 Tre'Quan Smith - WR
107 Marcell Ateman - WR
108 Kyzir White - S
119 Armani Watts - S
110 Geron Christian - OT
111 Scott Quessenberry - C
112 Derrick Nnadi - DT
113 Tracy Walker - S
114 Tim Settle - DL
115 Micah Kiser - LB
116 M.J. Stewart - CB
117 Mark Walton - RB
118 Dorance Armstrong - DE
119 Hercules Mata'afa - DL
120 C1hristian Sam - LB
121 Dorian O'Daniel - LB
122 John Kelly - RB
123 Justin Jackson - RB
124 Keke Coutee - WR
125 Daurice Fountain - WR
126 Trey Quinn - WR
127 JK Scott - P
128 Kalen Ballage - RB
129 Chris Herndon - TE
130 Skai Moore - LB
131 Oren Burks - LB
132 Allen Lazard - WR
133 R.J. McIntosh - DT
134 Bilal Nichols - DT
135 Andrew Brown - DT
136 Will Richardson - OL
137 Jamarco Jones - OL
138 Deshon Elliott - S
139 Simmie Cobbs - WR
140 Bo Scarbrough - RB
141 Jaylen Samuels - TE
142 Antonio Callaway - WR
143 Jalyn Holmes - DL
144 Chad Thomas - DL
145 Mason Cole - OL
146 Colby Gossett - OL
147 Troy Apke - S
148 P.J. Hall - DL
149 Hoton Hill - CB
150 DaeSean Hamilton - WR
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...randts-topranked-prospects-for-2018-nfl-draft
OURLADS POSITIONAL RANKINGS
Quarterbacks
1 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma
2 Josh Rosen UCLA
3 Sam Darnold USC
4 Mason Rudolph Oklahoma State
5 Josh Allen Wyoming
6 Lamar Jackson Louisville
7 Kyle Lauletta Richmond
8 Mike White Western Kentucky
9 Kurt Benkert Virginia
10 Riley Ferguson Memphis
Running Backs
1 Saquon Barkley Penn State
2 Derrius Guice LSU
3 Rashaad Penny San Diego State
4 Sony Michel Georgia
5 Kerryon Johnson Auburn
6 Nick Chubb Georgia
7 Ronald Jones II USC
8 Kalen Ballage Arizona State
9 Royce Freeman Oregon
10 Josh Adams Notre Dame
Fullbacks
1 Jaylen Samuels North Carolina St
2 Dimitri Flowers Oklahoma
3 Marcus Martin Slippery Rock
4 Nick Bawden San Diego State
5 Austin Ramesh Wisconsin
6 Khalid Hill Michigan
7 Luke McNitt Nebraska
8 Daniel Marx Stanford
8 Henry Poggi Michigan
9 John David Moore LSU
Wide Receivers
1 Calvin Ridley Alabama
2 D.J. Moore Maryland
3 Anthony Miller Memphis
4 Christian Kirk Texas A&M
5 Courtland Sutton SMU
6 James Washington Oklahoma State
7 D.J. Chark LSU
8 Equanimeous St. Brown Notre Dame
10 Dante Pettis Washington
11 Michael Gallup Colorado State
Tight Ends
1 Dallas Goedert South Dakota State
2 Mike Gesicki Penn State
3 Hayden Hurst South Carolina
4 Mark Andrews Oklahoma
5 Christopher Herndon Miami
6 Ian Thomas Indiana
7 Troy Fumagalli Wisconsin
8 Dalton Schultz Stanford
9 Durham Smythe Notre Dame
10 David Wells San Diego State
Centers
1 Frank Ragnow Arkansas
2 James Daniels Iowa
3 Billy Price Ohio State
4 Scott Quessenberry UCLA
5 Mason Cole Michigan
6 Will Clapp LSU
7 Brian Allen Michigan State
8 Coleman Shelton Washington
9 Jacob Ohnesorge South Dakota State
10 Jake Bennett Colorado State
Guards
1 Quenton Nelson Notre Dame
2 Will Hernandez UTEP
3 Braden Smith Auburn
4 Isaiah Wynn Georgia
5 Austin Corbett Nevada
5 Sean Welsh Iowa
6 Wyatt Teller Virginia Tech
7 Cole Madison Washington State
8 Taylor Hearn Clemson
9 Colby Gossett Appalachian State
Offensive Tackles
1 Mike McGlinchey Notre Dame
2 Connor Williams Texas
3 Kolton Miller UCLA
4 Brian O'Neill Pittsburgh
5 Tyrell Crosby Oregon
6 Chukwuma Okorafor Western Michigan
7 Orlando Brown Oklahoma
8 Will Richardson North Carolina St
9 Brandon Parker North Carolina A & T
10 Jaryd Jones-Smith Pittsburgh
Defensive Ends
1 Bradley Chubb North Carolina St
2 Sam Hubbard Ohio State
3 Marcus Davenport UTSA
4 Da'Shawn Hand Alabama
5 Jalyn Holmes Ohio State
6 Chad Thomas Miami
7 Duke Ejiofor Wake Forest
8 Breeland Speaks Mississippi
9 Kentavius Street North Carolina St
10 Tyquan Lewis Ohio State
Defensive Tackles
1 Vita Vea Washington
2 Da'Ron Payne Alabama
3 Maurice Hurst Jr Michigan
4 Rasheem Green USC
5 Harrison Phillips Stanford
6 Taven Bryan Florida
7 Tim Settle Virginia Tech
8 B.J. Hill North Carolina St
9 Bilal Nichols Delaware
10 Trenton Thompson Georgia
Inside Linebackers
1 Tremaine Edmunds Virginia Tech
2 Roquan Smith Georgia
3 Leighton Vander Esch Boise State
4 Rashaan Evans Alabama
5 Malik Jefferson Texas
6 Fred Warner BYU
7 Christian Sam Arizona State
8 Josey Jewell Iowa
9 Oren Burks Vanderbilt
10 Micah Kiser Virginia
Outside Linebackers
1 Harold Landry Boston College
2 Lorenzo Carter Georgia
3 Uchenna Nwosu USC
4 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Oklahoma
5 Arden Key LSU
6 Kemoko Turay Rutgers
7 Hercules Mata'afa Washington State
8 Shaquem Griffin Central Florida
9 Josh Sweat Florida State
10 Jerome Baker Ohio State
Cornerbacks
1 Denzel Ward Ohio State
2 Jaire Alexander Louisville
3 Josh Jackson Iowa
4 Isaiah Oliver Colorado
5 Mike Hughes Central Florida
6 Carlton Davis Auburn
7 Donte Jackson LSU
8 Kevin Toliver II LSU
9 Duke Dawson Florida
10 Nick Nelson Wisconsin
Free Safeties
1 Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama
2 Ronnie Harrison Alabama
3 Marcus Allen Penn State
4 Armani Watts Texas A&M
5 Jessie Bates Wake Forest
6 Terrell Edmunds Virginia Tech
7 Tre Flowers Oklahoma State
8 DeShon Elliott Texas
9 Quin Blanding Virginia
10 Natrell Jamerson Wisconsin
Strong Safeties
1 Derwin James Florida State
2 Justin Reid Stanford
3 Godwin Igwebuike Northwestern
4 Siran Neal Jacksonville State
5 Kyzir White West Virginia
6 Damon Webb Ohio State
7 Troy Apke Penn State
8 Tracy Walker Louisiana
9 Trayvon Henderson Hawaii
10 Travin Howard TCU
Placekickers
1 Daniel Carlson Auburn
2 Michael Badgley Miami
3 Eddy Pineiro Florida
4 Drew Brown Nebraska
5 Matthew McCrane Kansas State
6 Griffin Oakes Indiana
7 Greg Joseph Florida Atlantic
8 Mike Weaver Wake Forest
9 Cole Murphy Syracuse
10 Gary Wunderlich Mississippi
Punters
1 Michael Dickson Texas
2 JK Scott Alabama
3 Johnny Townsend Florida
4 Joe Davidson Bowling Green
5 Shane Tripucka Texas A&M
6 Michael Carrizosa San Jose State
7 Trevor Daniel Tennessee
8 Ryan Anderson Rutgers
8 Ryan Winslow Pittsburgh
9 Cameron Nizialek Georgia
Long Snappers
1 Tanner Carew Oregon
2 Ike Powell Auburn
3 Drew Scott Kansas State
4 Hunter Bradley Mississippi State
5 James Fisher North Dakota State
Return Specialists
1 Saquon Barkley Penn State
2 Rashaad Penny San Diego State
3 D.J. Chark LSU
4 Dante Pettis Washington
5 Cedrick Wilson Boise State
6 Darius Phillips Western Michigan
7 Greg Stroman Virginia Tech
8 Quadree Henderson Pittsburgh
9 Blaise Taylor Arkansas Sta
http://www.ourlads.com/nfl-draft/
I posted this purely for entertainment and another "all in one stop" draft resource toolbox. We all know the draft order will change as soon as the first trade begins.
Some of the sites and draft pundits that I listed below may not be to your liking. I selected them for their different views, perceptions and how they vary with their rankings.
Everyone has their favorites and sleepers but we all know how difficult it is to predict which players have the better pedigree to make an impact after the obvious 4 or 5 highest rated prospects at each position group.
I apologize for those of you that think some of this is too much information that you've seen before. I tried to make this post as short and simple as possible for a all in one viewing stop but it might be a bit tedious to navigate through for some. I hope everyone enjoys the 2018 NFL Draft even though our Rams don't have a selection (for now) in the first 2 pivotal rounds.
Arlington, Texas "Jerry World"
Live coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft starts at 8 p.m. ET on April 26 for Round 1.
The draft resumes at 7 p.m. ET on April 27 for Rounds 2-3.
The draft resumes at 12 p.m. ET on April 28 for the final Rounds 4-7.
This year's draft will be covered by two broadcast networks (Fox and ABC) and four cable outlets (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network). For the first time, all seven rounds of the three-day event will air live on broadcast TV.
Round 1 on April 26 (8 p.m. ET) will air on five channels: NFL Network, Fox, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Troy Aikman, Fox's lead NFL analyst, will join NFL Network's Rich Eisen and Mike Mayock at the analyst desk.
2018 NFL DRAFT SELECTION ORDER
Round 1
1. Cleveland Browns
2. New York Giants
3. New York Jets
4. Cleveland Browns
5. Denver Broncos
6. Indianapolis Colts
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Chicago Bears
9. San Francisco 49ers
10. Oakland Raiders
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Buffalo Bills
13. Washington Redskins
14. Green Bay Packers
15. Arizona Cardinals
16. Baltimore Ravens
17. Los Angeles Chargers
18. Seattle Seahawks
19. Dallas Cowboys
20. Detroit Lions
21. Cincinnati Bengals
22. Buffalo Bills
23. New England Patriots
24. Carolina Panthers
25. Tennessee Titans
26. Atlanta Falcons
27. New Orleans Saints
28. Pittsburgh Steelers
29. Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Minnesota Vikings
31. New England Patriots
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Round 2
1 (33). Cleveland Browns
2 (34). New York Giants
3 (35). Cleveland Browns
4 (36). Indianapolis Colts
5 (37). Indianapolis Colts
6 (38). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 (39). Chicago Bears
8 (40). Denver Broncos
9 (41). Oakland Raiders
10 (42). Miami Dolphins
11 (43). New England Patriots
12 (44). Washington Redskins
13 (45). Green Bay Packers
14 (46). Cincinnati Bengals
15 (47). Arizona Cardinals
16 (48). Los Angeles Chargers
17 (49). Indianapolis Colts
18 (50). Dallas Cowboys
19 (51). Detroit Lions
20 (52). Baltimore Ravens
21 (53). Buffalo Bills
22 (54). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (55). Carolina Panthers
24 (56). Buffalo Bills
25 (57). Tennesse Titans
26 (58). Atlanta Falcons
27 (59). San Francisco 49ers
28 (60). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (61). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (62). Minnesota Vikings
31 (63). New England Patriots
32 (64). Cleveland Browns
Round 3
1 (65). Buffalo Bills
2 (66). New York Giants
3 (67). Indianapolis Colts
4 (68). Houston Texans
5 (69). New York Giants
6 (70). San Francisco 49ers
7 (71). Denver Broncos
8 (72). New York Jets
9 (73). Miami Dolphins
10 (74). San Francisco 49ers
11 (75). Oakland Raiders
12 (76). Green Bay Packers
13 (77). Cincinnati Bengals
14 (78). Kansas City Chiefs
15 (79). Arizona Cardinals
16 (80). Houston Texans
17 (81). Dallas Cowboys
18 (82). Detroit Lions
19 (83). Baltimore Ravens
20 (84). Los Angeles Chargers
21 (85). Carolina Panthers
22 (86). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (87). Los Angeles Rams
24 (88). Carolina Panthers
25 (89). Tennessee Titans
26 (90). Atlanta Falcons
27 (91). New Orleans Saints
28 (92). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (93). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (94). Minnesota Vikings
31 (95). New England Patriots
32 (96). Buffalo Bills
33 (97). Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory)
34 (98). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
35 (99). Denver Broncos (Compensatory)
36 (100). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
Round 4
1 (101). Green Bay Packers
2 (102). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3 (103). Houston Texans
4 (104). Indianapolis Colts
5 (105). Chicago Bears
6 (106). Denver Broncos
7 (107). New York Jets
8 (108). New York Giants
9 (109). Washington Redskins
10 (110). Oakland Raiders
11 (111). Los Angeles Rams
12 (112). Cincinnati Bengals
13 (113). Denver Broncos
14 (114). Cleveland Browns
15 (115). Chicago Bears
16 (116). Dallas Cowboys
17 (117). Detroit Lions
18 (118). Baltimore Ravens
19 (119). Los Angeles Chargers
20 (120). Seattle Seahawks
21 (121). Buffalo Bills
22 (122). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (123). Miami Dolphins
24 (124). Kansas City Chiefs
25 (125). Tennessee Titans
26 (126). Atlanta Falcons
27 (127). New Orleans Saints
28 (128). San Francisco 49ers
29 (129). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (130). Philadelphia Eagles
31 (131). Miami Dolphins
32 (132). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (133). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
34 (134). Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory)
35 (135). Los Angeles Rams
36 (136). Los Angeles Rams
37 (137). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
Round 5
1 (138). Green Bay Packers
2 (139). New York Giants
3 (140). Indianapolis Colts
4 (141). Seattle Seahawks
5 (142). Washington Redskins
6 (143). San Francisco 49ers
7 (144). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8 (145). Chicago Bears
9 (146). Seattle Seahawks
10 (147). New Orleans Saints
11 (148). Pittsburgh Steelers
12 (149). Denver Broncos
13 (150). Cleveland Browns
14 (151). Cincinnati Bengals
15 (152). Arizona Cardinals
16 (153). Detroit Lions
17 (154). Baltimore Ravens
18 (155). Los Angeles Chargers
19 (156). Seattle Seahawks
20 (157). New York Jets
21 (158). Cincinnati Bengals
22 (159). Oakland Raiders
23 (160). Denver Broncos
24 (161). Carolina Panthers
25 (162). Tennessee Titans
26 (163). Washington Redskins
27 (164). New Orleans Saints
28 (165). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (166). Buffalo Bills
30 (167). Minnesota Vikings
31 (168). Seattle Seahawks
32 (169). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (170). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
34 (171). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
35 (172). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
36 (173). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
37 (174). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
Round 6
1 (175). Cleveland Browns
2 (176). Los Angeles Rams
3 (177). Houston Texans
4 (178). Indianapolis Colts
5 (179). New York Jets
6 (180). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 (181). Chicago Bears
8 (182). Arizona Cardinals
9 (183). Los Angeles Rams
10 (184). San Francisco 49ers
11 (185). Oakland Raiders
12 (186). Green Bay Packers
13 (187). Buffalo Bills
14 (188). Cleveland Browns
15 (189). New Orleans Saints
16 (190). Baltimore Ravens
17 (191). Los Angeles Chargers
18 (192). Dallas Cowboys
19 (193). Dallas Cowboys
20 (194). Los Angeles Rams
21 (195). Los Angeles Rams
22 (196). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (197). Carolina Panthers
24 (198). New England Patriots
25 (199). Tennessee Titans
26 (200). Atlanta Falcons
27 (201). New Orleans Saints
28 (202). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
29 (203). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (204). Minnesota Vikings
31 (205). Washington Redskins
32 (206). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (207). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
34 (208). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
35 (209). Miami Dolphins (Compensatory)
36 (210). New England Patriots (Compensatory)
37 (211). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
38 (212). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
39 (213). Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory)
40 (214). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
41 (215). Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory)
42 (216). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
43 (217). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
44 (218). Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory)
Round 7 (I left out to save space & Rams have no pick)
TEAM NEEDS
NFC EAST
Cowboys Top needs: DL, WR, TE
Giants Top needs: Edge, RB, Interior O-Line, QB
Eagles Top needs: WR, G, OT
Redskins Top needs: CB, RB, NT
NFC NORTH
Bears Top needs: Edge, G, WR
Lions Top needs: CB, Interior O-Line, Edge
Packers Top needs: CB, G, LB
Vikings Top needs: CB, Interior O-Line, OT
NFC SOUTH
Falcons Top needs: DL, WR, G
Panthers Top needs: Edge, CB, G
Saints Top needs: LB, TE, C, QB
Bucs Top needs: CB, S, LT
NFC WEST
Cardinals Top needs: QB, WR, CB, OT
Rams Top needs: Edge/OLB, ILB, O-Line, RB
49ers Top needs: Edge, CB, LB
Seahawks Top needs: O-Line, CB, TE
AFC EAST
Bills Top needs: QB, O-Line, WR, LB
Dolphins Top needs: DL, LB, TE, QB
Patriots Top needs: OT, LB, CB, QB
Jets Top needs: QB, Edge, O-Line, CB
AFC NORTH
Ravens Top needs: WR, LB, Edge, QB
Bengals Top needs: Interior O-Line, WR, LB, QB
Browns Top needs: QB, CB, OT, Edge
Steelers Top needs: LB, Edge, S, QB
AFC SOUTH
Texans Top needs: O-Line, Edge, Interior OT
Colts Top needs: CB, LB, Edge, RB, QB
Jaguars Top needs: WR, TE, G, QB
Titans Top needs: LB, Edge, Interior O-Line
AFC WEST
Broncos Top needs: G, RB, TE, QB
Chiefs Top needs: Edge, CB, DL
Chargers Top needs: DL, LB, OT, QB
Raiders Top needs: CB, LB, OT
https://www.profootballfocus.com/ne...ce=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cjaff
THE HUDDLE REPORT (I Listed them because of their Top 200 accuracy in 2017)
DEFENSIVE LINE
1 Vita Vea
2 DaRon Payne
3 Maurice Hurst
4 Taven Bryan
5 Harrison Phillips
6 Rasheem Green
7 DaShawn Hand
8 BJ Hill -
9 Nathan Shepherd
10 Tim Settle
11 Derrick Nnadi
12 RJ McIntosh
13 Trenton Thompson
14 Breeland Speaks
15 Andrew Brown
16 Deadrin Senat
17 Justin Jones
18 Kentavius Street
19 James Looney
20 John Franklin-Myers
21 Bilal Nichols
22 Folorunso Fatukasi
23 Kahlil Mckenzie
EDGE RUSHER'S
1 Bradley Chubb
2 Harold Landry
3 Marcus Davenport
4 Sam Hubbard
5 Lorenzo Carter
6 Arden Key
7 Josh Sweat
8 Kemoko Turay
9 Dorance Armstrong
10 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
11 Duke Ejiofor
12 Chad Thomas
13 Jeff Holland
14 Tyquan Lewis
15 Jalyn Holmes
16 Hercules Mataafa
17 Ade Aruna
LINEBACKERS
1 Roquan Smith
2 Tremaine Edmunds
3 Rashaan Evans
4 Leighton Vander Esch
5 Uchenna Nwosu
6 Malik Jefferson
7 Josey Jewell
8 Jerome Baker
9 Darius Leonard
10 Micah Kiser
11 Shaquem Griffin
12 Fred Warner
13 Dorian ODaniel
14 Tegray Scales
15 Genard Avery
16 Oren Burks
17 Nick Deluca
18 Skai Moore
19 Matthew Thomas
20 Jake Pugh
21 Leon Jacobs
SAFETIES
1 Derwin James
2 Ronnie Harrison
3 Justin Reid
4 Jessie Bates
5 Kyzir White
6 Marcus Allen
7 Terrell Edmunds
8 DeShon Elliott
9 Quin Blanding
10 Armani Watts
11 Jordan Whitehead
12 Godwin Igwebuike
13 Troy Apke
CORNERBACKS
1 Minkah Fitzpatrick
2 Denzel Ward
3 Jaire Alexander
4 Josh Jackson
5 Mike Hughes
6 Carlton Davis
7 Isaiah Oliver
8 Donte Jackson
9 Anthony Averett
10 MJ Stewart
11 Nick Nelson
12 Duke Dawson
13 Rashaan Gaulden
14 Tony Brown
15 Tarvarus McFadden
16 Holton Hill
17 Kevin Toliver
18 Isaac Yiadom
19 Chris Campbell
20 Quenton Meeks
21 Michael Joseph
22 Dane Cruikshank
23 JC Jackson
24 Taron Johnson
25 DJ Reed
26 Danny Johnson
27 Dmontre Wade
28 Kameron Kelly
29 Levi Wallace
QUARTERBACKS
1 Josh Allen
2 Sam Darnold
3 Josh Rosen
4 Baker Mayfield
5 Lamar Jackson
6 Mason Rudolph
7 Luke Falk
8 Mike White
9 Kyle Lauletta
10 Kurt Benkert
RUNNING BACKS
1 Saquon Barkley
2 Derrius Guice
3 Sony Michel
4 Ronald Jones
5 Nick Chubb
6 Rashaad Penny
7 Kerryon Johnson
8 Royce Freeman
9 Nyheim Hines
10 Kalen Ballage
11 Bo Scarbrough
12 Josh Adams
13 Jaylen Samuels
14 Mark Walton
15 Akrum Wadley
16 John Kelly
17 Darrel Williams
18 Chase Edmonds
WIDE RECEIVERS
1 Calvin Ridley
2 DJ Moore
3 Courtland Sutton
4 Christian Kirk
5 James Washington
6 DJ Chark
7 Anthony Miller
8 Equanimeous St Brown
9 Dante Pettis
10 Deon Cain
11 TreQuan Smith
12 DaeSean Hamilton
13 Michael Gallup
14 Marcell Ateman
15 Simmie Cobbs
16 Auden Taint
17 JMon Moore
18 Allen Lazard
19 Jordan Lasley
20 Cedrick Wilson
21 Deontay Burnett
22 Antonio Callaway
23 Keke Coutee
24 Dylan Cantrell
25 Trey Quinn
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1 Connor Williams
2 Mike McGlinchey
3 Kolton Miller
4 Tyrell Crosby
5 Martinas Rankin
6 Brian ONeill
7 Chukwuma Okorafor
8 Orlando Brown
9 Jamarco Jones
10 Geron Christian
11 Brandon Parker
12 Desmond Harrison
13 Will Richardson
14 Joseph Noteboom
15 Alex Cappa
CENTERS
1 James Daniels
2 Billy Price
3 Frank Ragnow
4 Mason Cole
5 Will Clapp
6 Scott Quessenberry
GUARDS
1 Quenton Nelson
2 Isaiah Wynn
3 Will Hernandez
4 Austin Corbett
5 Braden Smith
6 Wyatt Teller
7 Sam Jones
8 Rod Taylor
9 Skyler Phillips
TIGHT ENDS
1 Dallas Goedert
2 Hayden Hurst
3 Mike Gesicki
4 Mark Andrews
5 Ian Thomas
6 Troy Fumagalli
7 Jordan Akins
8 Dalton Schultz
9 Will Dissly
10 Durham Smythe
11 Jordan Thomas
12 Tyler Conklin
http://www.thehuddlereport.com/valueboard.shtml
Mike Mayock Top 100
1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
2. Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame
3. Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State
4. Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
5. Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama
6. Derwin James, S, Florida State
7. Sam Darnold, QB, USC
8. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
9. Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
10. Vita Vea, DT, Washington
11. Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
12. Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
13. Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama
14. Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA
15. Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State
16. Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama
17. James Daniels, C, Iowa
18. Harold Landry, DE, Boston College
19. Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas
20. Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State
21. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
22. Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
23. Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
24. Isaiah Wynn, OL, Georgia
25. D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
26. Taven Bryan, DT, Florida
27. Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
28. Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
29. Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP
30. Mike Hughes, CB, UCF
31. Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA
32. Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
33. Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
34. Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
35. Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
36. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
37. Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
38. Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State
39. Austin Corbett, OL, Nevada
40. Connor Williams, OL, Texas
41. Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
42. Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
43. Nathan Shepherd, DT, Fort Hays State
44. Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
45. Billy Price, C, Ohio State
46. Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford
47. Derrick Nnadi, DT, Florida State
48. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
49. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
50. Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
51. Lorenzo Carter, Edge, Georgia
52. Uchenna Nwosu, Edge, USC
53. Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest
54. D.J. Chark, WR, LSU
55. B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State
56. Rasheem Green, DE, USC
57. Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State
58. Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
59. Braden Smith, OG, Auburn
60. Ronald Jones II, RB, USC
61. Justin Reid, S, Stanford
62. Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
63. Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
64. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Edge, Oklahoma
65. Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
66. Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond
67. Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
68. Chris Herndon, TE, Miami
69. Breeland Speaks, DE, Ole Miss
70. Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
71. Holton Hill, CB, Texas
72. Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
73. Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech
74. Brian O'Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
75. Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
76. Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
77. Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas
78. Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
79. Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt
80. Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State
81. Geron Christian, OT, Louisville
82. Tre'Quan Smith, WR, UCF
83. Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
84. Mason Cole, C, Michigan
85. Martinas Rankin, OL, Mississippi State
86. Mark Walton, RB, Miami
87. Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State
88. Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
89. DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Penn State
90. Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
91. Josh Sweat, DE, Florida State
92. Quenton Meeks, DB, Stanford
93. Rashaan Gaulden, DB, Tennessee
94. Daurice Fountain, WR, Northern Iowa
95. Cole Madison, OL, Washington State
96. Tyler Conklin, TE, Central Michigan
97. Grant Haley, CB, Penn State
98. Deadrin Senat, DT, South Florida
99. Russell Gage, WR, LSU
100. Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ocks-2018-nfl-draft-top-100-prospect-rankings
I used Walterfootball because they give a basic stat summary for each player.
Edge/OLB RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Rank #4 Arden Key*, Edge/DE, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 238. Arm: 33.5.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Team sources think Key has high first-round talent and that he could be a devastating pass-rusher in the NFL, but is likely to fall to the second-day of the 2018 NFL Draft because his off-the-field issues are too dangerous to gamble a first-round pick on him. In a survey of league sources, Key was considered to be among the elite talents of this draft class. However, the major off-the-field concerns with Key are said to be similar to Randy Gregory or Tim Williams. While there are concerns, scouts also say that Key loves football and has worked on his own with pass-rushing guru Chuck Smith to develop his skills.
Key had a slow start to the 2017 season. He missed two games and had to work himself back into playing shape after shoulder surgery limited his offseason training. Midway through the year, Key started to return to being a dynamic speed rusher off the edge. A late-season knee injury also knocked him out of a few games. In 2017, Key totaled 33 tackles with four sacks and a forced fumble. He put together impressive games against Mississippi State, Auburn and Florida. Key made a sack to clinch the comeback win over Auburn. He was very good against Alabama, and the Crimson Tide couldn't block him.
Key was one of the best players in college football in 2016. He recorded 56 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes broken up on the year. He flashed a ton of potential as a freshman for LSU, totaling 41 tackles with 6.5 for a loss, five sacks and one pass broken up. Key is a dangerous pass-rusher with excellent speed and the ability to bend around the corner. He is lightning fast off the edge and has a ton of upside to develop.
Rank #5 Lorenzo Carter, 3-4OLB, Georgia
Height: 6-5. Weight: 250. Arm: 34.
40 Time: 4.50.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Carter had an excellent workout with a very fast time in the 40-yard dash for a big outside linebacker. Carter was improved as a senior while starting to play up to his athletic potential. He showed dangerous edge-rushing skills against Notre Dame and made a lot of big plays to help the Bulldogs win in South Bend. In 2017, Carter had 57 tackles with 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 7.5 tackles for a loss. Sources say they are giving Carter third- or fourth-round grades, although the team that likes him enough to draft him could take him earlier.
Carter has flashed during is career at Georgia, yet hasn't put everything together in one season yet. Perhaps that will happen as a senior. He started out his career with 4.5 sacks as a freshman to go with 41 tackles. Carter was quiet during his sophomore year with 19 tackles and zero sacks. In 2016, he recorded 44 tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles. Carter came on late lsat season, so perhaps he will have a big senior year. Carter has a nice skill set with speed, athleticism and length.
Rank #6 Dorance Armstrong Jr.*, 3-4OLB, Kansas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 257. Arm: 34.75.
40 Time: 4.87.
Armstrong has an excellent skill set, but it was hard for him to illustrate in 2017 because the team around him was so bad. Opponents were able neutralize him with double teams and plays going away from him while taking advantage of the lack of talent elsewhere on the Kansas defense. As a result, Armstrong may be more of a second-day talent for the 2018 NFL Draft. In 2017, Armstrong totaled 63 tackles with 9.5 for a loss, two sacks, four forced fumbles and four passes batted. He is a fast edge defender with very good athleticism. At the combine, Armstrong looked smooth and athletic in the field drills.
In 2016 as a sophomore, Armstrong had some serious production with 10 sacks, 20 tackles for a loss, 56 tackles and three forced fumbles while being a First-Team All-Big XII selection. One general manager told me that they think Armstrong is a stud and can't see him staying for his senior year in 2018. They said that Armstrong could be on a par or better than Boston College senior edge rusher Harold Landry. That general manager thought Landry would have been a late first- or second-round pick if he had entered the 2017 NFL Draft.
Rank #7 Chad Thomas, 3-4OLB, Miami
Height: 6-5. Weight: 277. Arm: 34. Hand: 10.38.
40 Time: 4.92.
Thomas totaled 30 tackles with 8.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks in 2017. Sources tell me that Thomas is really talented physically, but he never put it all together on the field. There were flashes of excellence and stretches of doing nothing while looking clueless. They say that Thomas lacks instincts as well. However because of his great skill set, grades are going to be all over the board on Thomas.
Teams also wonder how long Thomas will want to play in the NFL as he is known as a star DJ in the Miami area with a future as a music producer. 9/1/17: Thomas has flashed at times for Miami over the past couple of seasons. In 2016, he collected 37 tackles with 11 for a loss, four sacks and three passes broken up. He had 18 tackles with a sack, four passes batted and one forced fumble in 2015.
Rank #8 Jeff Holland*, 3-4OLB, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 249.
40 Time 4.79
Holland impressed team sources in 2017 with a strong season as an edge rusher for Auburn. He doesn't have good size for the NFL, but he has some speed and athleticism on the edge with a nose for the quarterback. On the year, Holland collected 45 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles and a pass batted. He made some clutch sacks for Auburn. For the NFL, Holland could fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker. In a 4-3 defense, his role might be limited to being a situational pass-rusher, given his size.
Rank #8b Jerome Baker*, OLB, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 229. Arm: 31.5.
40 Time: 4.53.
In 2017, Baker totaled 72 tackles with eight for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes broken up. He didn't validate some of the preseason media hype with his play in 2017, but he displayed some potential in pass coverage, which is an in-demand trait among linebackers in the NFL. As expected, Baker had a strong showing at the combine with a fast 40.
There has been a lot of media hype about Baker, but in speaking with scouts who did advance work on the 2018 class, they weren't impressed with Baker. They said that Baker runs around more blocks than he takes on and has the speed to get away with that against average offensive lines. They thought was more of a second-day to early third-day prospect. They said Baker is a good player, but not complete and isn't anything exceptional. They felt Baker was a good, solid, instinct guy who, in the right system, will play in the NFL, but over time they're a dime a dozen.
After Darron Lee was taken in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Baker won the job to be Lee's replacement as Ohio State's fast run-and-chase linebacker. Baker had a quality debut with 83 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions. He is a highly athletic linebacker with sideline-to-sideline speed. Baker could be a great fit as a Will (weak side) linebacker in a 4-3 defense.
Rank #9 Josh Sweat, 3-4OLB, Florida State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 251. Arm: 34.64.
40 Time: 4.53.
Sweat was solid in 2017 with some good performances and some quiet games. He had 56 tackles with 12.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks and three passes batted on the year. One positive for Sweat was staying on the field and avoiding injury. Sweat decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2018 NFL Draft. He had a good combine workout with an excellent time in the 40-yard dash. Sweat has a lot of talent and was starting to flash as a sophomore in 2016. He had seven sacks, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 41 tackles and one forced fumble on the year. Sources say that Sweat has a first-round skill set and could explode as a junior.
Sweat comes with major durability concerns, however. He still has instability in a few locations in his knee from an injury he suffered early in his senior year of high school. Sources say Florida State has tried a variety of methods to rehab the knee, which hasn't responded. Because he could have his NFL career limited to one contract, sources say they hear that Sweat is going to skip his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. The knee injury could cause him to slide even though he has Thursday-night edge-rushing talent.
Rank #10 Uchenna Nwosu, 3-4OLB, USC
Height: 6-2. Weight: 251. Arm: 33.5. Hand: 9.25.
40 Time: 4.65.
Nwosu enjoyed a good 2017 season for the Trojans to help his draft stock. On the year, he had 75 tackles with 11.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, one interception and 13 passes broken up. Nwosu is a pursuit outside linebacker for the NFL. He possesses some speed and athleticism off the edge. In the ground game and in the pass rush, Nwosu can struggle with the length and strength of offensive tackles, leading to him getting covered up. Nwosu would fit best as a a 3-4 outside linebacker.
Rank #11 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, 3-4OLB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-1. Weight: 243. Arm: 34.5. Hand: 9.25.
40 Time: 4.77.
In 2017, Okoronkwo racked up eight sacks with 76 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles. He was a leading defender for the Sooners and received a lot of media hype. In speaking with a director of college scouting, they say they think that Okoronkwo is fast and explosive to rush the passer, but is tight.
He gets covered by length and mass on the edge with offensive tackles, and that will be a bigger issue in the NFL. They think that Okoronkwo could be a hybrid inside and outside linebacker for the NFL. They gave him a fourth- to fifth-round grade for the 2018 NFL Draft. 9/1/17: Okoronkwo was a dangerous edge defender for the Sooners in 2016. The juniot totaled 71 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, three passes batted and two forced fumbles. It was a breakout season after serving as a backup in the previous seasons.
Rank #12 James Hearns*, 3-4OLB, Louisville
Height: 6-2. Weight: 239. Arm: 32.5.
40 Time: 4.89.
Hearns totaled 42 tackles with 13.5 for a loss, seven sacks, four forced fumbles and three passes batted for 2017. He played well against Clemson after underwhelming against North Carolina. Hearns was very streaky and inconsistent in 2017. 4/24/17: Sources say that Hearns is a bigger version of Devonte Fields. They say that Hearns is loose, limber, quick and fast to close. He needs to be more consistent, but his pass rush talent is developed. In 2016, Hearns totaled 42 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, two passes batted and five forced fumbles. Hearns could produce a big 2017 season.
Rank #13 Hercules Mata'afa, DE, Washington State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 254. Arm: 31.5.
40 Time: 4.76.
Mata'afa played defensive tackle for the Cougars, but he will have to move to defensive end or outside linebacker in the NFL. Mata'afa does have a nose for the quarterback with pass-rush ability. In 2017, he totaled 43 tackles with 21.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Mata'afa had 47 tackles with 13.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks in 2016. He notched seven sacks in 2015. Mata'afa could get consideration for a DPR - designated pass-rusher - role in the NFL.
Rank #13b Marcell Frazier, 3-4OLB, Missouri
Height: 6-5. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Frazier put together 40 tackles with seven sacks, 15.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and five passes broken up in 2017. He had a slow start to the year before playing better midway through the year and closing out the season well. Sources say that Frazier's development was hurt by Missouri losing star defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski to Miami.
Frazier had a solid week at the East-West Shrine. He did well as a speed rusher, but showed that he struggles in the run game. Frazier needs to get stronger and improve his run defense. He didn't participate in the combine. 9/1/17: Missouri has been a factory for NFL defensive line talent in recent years. With Charles Harris on the other side, Frazier was able to do some damage in 2016. The junior came on strong at the end of the season. On the year, Frazier notched 7.5 sacks with 33 tackles. He had two sacks as a backup in 2015. Frazier could be poised for a big 2017 season as it looked like the light came on for him late in the 2016 season.
Rank #14 Marquis Haynes, 3-4OLB, Ole Miss
Height: 6-2. Weight: 233. Arm: 33. Hand: 9.88.
40 Time: 4.67.
Haynes totaled 45 tackles with 11 for a loss, 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2017. The senior is a limited role player for the NFL as a designated pass-rusher - DPR. Sources say that Haynes isn't the fastest of learners, so switching to traditional outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense is not being projected for him. Additionally, they note that he is extremely thin. Scouts like Haynes' natural edge-rush ability and think he could be a contributor as a DPR. Teams were disappointed in his effort at times during 2017, and there was talk around Ole Miss that an agent got to Haynes and pushed on him not to get hurt. Thus, Haynes took his foot off the pedal in a lot of games, which resulted in him not looking good.
Sources are valuing Haynes for the third day of the 2018 NFL Draft. 9/1/17: As a junior, Haynes played well and illustrated that he can be a difference-maker as a situational defender. In 2016, Haynes had 53 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, one interception and seven sacks. His sophomore season was even better with 43 tackles, 16.5 for a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted. He recorded 31 tackles with nine tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks as a freshman.
Haynes is fast off the edge and has some natural pass-rushing skills to him. He is a heat-seeking missile off the edge who is a natural pass-rusher. Haynes also has functional strength that was illustrated by bull rush sacks through Alabama's Cam Robinson and Florida State's Roderick Johnson in 2016. However, Haynes is extremely undersized and will have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL. Even for that position, he will need to get stronger, but he has a real knack for producing sacks in the clutch and had an impact in Ole Miss beating Alabama in 2015. Haynes has to get better in run defense or he will just be a situational rusher in the NFL.
Rank #15 Olasunkanmi Adeniyi*, 3-4OLB, Toledo
Height: 6-1. Weight: 248. Arm: 31.75.
40 Time: 4.83.
Adeniyi was a surprise early-entry into the 2018 NFL Draft. In his final season for the MAC champion Rockets, Adeniyi totaled 66 tackles with 20 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. As a sophomore, he had 49 tackles with four sacks. Adeniyi is likely going to have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL.
Rank #16 Anthony Winbush, 3-4OLB, Ball State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 249. Arm: 32.13.
Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
Winbush is an undersized defensive end who will have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL. In 2017, he totaled 51 tackles with 16.5 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. Winbush had 8.5 sacks as a junior and five sacks as a sophomore, totaling three forced fumbles and 39 tackles over those two years. Winbush should move to outside linebacker for a 3-4 defense and try to make a team as a designated pass-rusher - DPR. He will have to get stronger and improve his run defense for the NFL.
Rank #17 Ade Aruna, 3-4OLB, Tulane
Height: 6-5. Weight: 262. Arm: 34.
40 Time: 4.60.
Aruna put together 25 tackles with three tackles for a loss and three sacks in 2017. 9/1/17: Scouts going to fall camps during the preseason told me that Aruna is a sleeper prospect who could end up being a steal. Aruna is said to run the 40-yard dash in the 4.65-4.75-second range, which is very fast for a defensive end. He is only in his fifth year of organized football, however, and is considered to be super raw. Sources label him as a fast, explosive athlete who is still harnessing his talent and learning the game. In 2016 as a junior, Aruna totaled 43 tackles with 10 for a loss, five sacks and one forced fumble for the Green Wave. Sources say that the senior has the frame to hold 280 pounds and could be a 4-3 open-edge defensive end.
Rank #18 Davin Bellamy, 3-4OLB, Georgia
Height: 6-5. Weight: 240. Arm: 33.25.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Bellamy really picked up his play as a senior and was very impressive against Notre Dame. He beat Fighting Irish left tackle Mike McGlinchey on a speed rush to get a strip-sack to close out Georgia's one-score victory late in the fourth quarter. In 2017, Bellamy had 34 tackles with 7.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, three passes batted and two forced fumbles.
Sources say they're projecting Bellamy to Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft. They think Bellamy is a bit of a tweener and wonder if he can add weight to play defensive end in NFL. They also believe Bellamy is not all that impressive as pass-rusher. 9/1/17: Bellamy recorded 51 tackles with nine for a loss, five sacks and one pass batted as a junior. He had 33 tackles with three sacks, 5.5 tackles for a loss and one pass broken up in 2015.
Rank #19 Trevon Young, 3-4OLB, Louisville
Height: 6-4. Weight: 258. Arm: 33.75.
40 Time: 4.78.
In 2017, Young totaled 62 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks and five passes broken up. He had 8.5 sacks with 10 tackles for a loss, 32 tackles and two forced fumbles as a junior. Young will need to add weight and get stronger if he is to remain in a 4-3 defense. Moving to 3-4 outside linebacker could be his best fit.
Rank #20 Mike Love, 3-4OLB, South Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.67.
Love and defensive tackle Bruce Hector were Bulls players who sources mentioned as sleeper prospects on the rise. They say that Love is going to ignite some third-day interest in the 2018 NFL Draft because he has enough size, a great motor and some quickness. Sources say that Love showed disruptive spurts and has some experience standing up, so he has some scheme flexibility. In 2017, Love totaled 28 tackles with 11 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks and three passes broken up.
Rank #21 Justin Lawler, 3-4OLB, SMU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.97.
Lawler didn't get a lot of media attention previously, but he had a solid week of practice at the East-West Shrine to help his draft stock. He found a way with quickness, technique and effort to achieve wins in the pass-rushing one-on-ones, plus made his presence felt in the team scrimmage. In 2017, Lawler totaled 74 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, two passes batted and two forced fumbles. He had 65 tackles as a junior and sophomore with six sacks in 2016 and five in 2015. Lawler could be a late-round pick or undrafted free agent who ends up exceeding expectations.
Rank #22 Kylie Fitts, 3-4OLB, Utah
Height: 6-3. Weight: 259. Arm: 32.38. Hand: 9.38.
40 Time: 4.69.
As a senior, Fitts collected 23 tackles with three sacks and a forced fumble. He missed the majority of the 2016 season with an injury. His best season came in 2015 when he had seven sacks with 41 tackles and 10 passes batted. Fitts had a strong showing at the combine with a fast 40-yard dash, including a fast 10-yard split.
Rank #23 Kemoko Turay, 3-4OLB, Rutgers
Height: 6-4. Weight: 252. Arm: 33.63. Hand: 9.38.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Turay had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, showing some ability to rush the passer off the edge. He was able to get some wins in the one-on-ones by using his speed to run by blockers. Turay will need to get stronger in the run game. In the early going of his NFL career, he could compete to earn a roster spot as a backup designated pass-rusher - DPR - in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. In 2017, Turay totaled four sacks and 58 tackles.
INSIDE LINEBACKER RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Rank #4 Darius Leonard, ILB/OLB, South Carolina State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 229. Arm: 34.13. Hand: 10.38.
40 Time: 4.70.
Scouting sources told me that Leonard really impressed them during the fall. He flew around the field, producing a lot for his defense. Leonard amassed 113 tackles with eight tackles for a loss, eight sacks, one pass batted, two interceptions and one forced fumble in 2017. He has a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage, totaling 42 tackles for a loss with 13.5 sacks combined over his freshman, sophomore and junior years. Leonard has NFL size and dominated his level of competition. He was impressive at the Senior Bowl, showing pass-coverage ability while also running sideline-to-sideline in the ground game.
Rank #5 Malik Jefferson*, ILB, Texas
Height: 6-2. Weight: 236. Arm: 32.
40 Time: 4.52.
Jefferson totaled 110 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and four sacks in 2017. He played hard for Texas and turned in his best season. Jefferson isn't great in pass coverage or at taking on blocks in the run game. He is at his best being a pursuit linebacker when running free and using his instincts to make plays. Sources have said that teams are hearing that Jefferson doesn't have a deep love for football. That was illustrated in him not producing up to his great skill set early on in his collegiate career and in offseason training according to league contacts.
Jefferson supposedly was unhappy with his role in the former staff's scheme, but that makes team sources question if Jefferson's work ethic will change when he has coaches going and coming as a pro. 9/1/17: In 2016, Jefferson recorded 59 tackles with 5.5 sacks and three passes broken up. The numbers don't illustrate how good of a linebacker he was. Jefferson was highly recruited and showed why as a freshman contributor for the Longhorns. He totaled 61 tackle with seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three passes broken up and one forced fumble in 2015. Jefferson had a bigger presence than the numbers illustrate. The junior has a nice combination of size and speed. He has a ton of upside, and it wouldn't be surprising if he is in store for some massive seasons for Texas.
Rank #6 Oren Burks, ILB, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-2. Weight: 228. Arm: 32.75. Hand: 9.
40 Time: 4.59.
Sources from multiple teams have told me that Burks impressed them during 2017. They like his combination of size, quickness and instincts. He could be a nice mid-round value pick. Burks totaled 82 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, one interception and three passes broken up in 2017. In 2016, he formed a potent linebacking tandem with Zach Cunningham. That season, Burks notched 59 tackles with 3.5 sacks and six passes broken up. He displayed some coverage and ball skills over his whole career, making six more breakups as a sophomore and seven as a freshman.
Rank #7 Josey Jewell, ILB/OLB, Iowa
Height: 6-1. Weight: 234. Arm: 32.
40 Time: 4.82.
Jewell totaled 136 tackles with 4.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, two interceptions and 11 passes batted in 2017. He missed some time with injuries, but still produced well for Iowa. 9/1/17: Jewell recorded 124 tackles with six tackles for a loss, nine passes broken up and one forced fumble in 2016. He is a good run defender who will need to get stronger for the NFL and show more pass-coverage skills as senior.
The NFL draft advisory board told Jewell he should return for his senior year rather than enter the 2017 NFL Draft. In 2015, Jewell was a tough defender for Iowa as he racked up 126 tackles with 7.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, six passes broken up, one forced fumble and four interceptions. It was an impressive season from the Hawkeyes defender. If he stays consistent to his play-making production as a senior, his stock could really rise.
Rank #8 Tegray Scales, ILB/OLB, Indiana
Height: 6-0. Weight: 230. Arm: 30.75.
40 Time: 4.77.
In 2017, Scales totaled 89 tackles with six sacks, two interceptions, one pass batted and 12.5 tackles for a loss. He was a solid defender for Indiana.
9/1/17: Scales was a contributing defender for the Hoosiers with 46 tackles as a freshman and 64 as a sophomore before a massive jump as a junior when he notched 126 tackles on the season. He also had 23.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, two passes batted, one interception, and one forced fumble in 2016. Sources have said that Scales is a solid defender who is unspectacular for the NFL, similar to Clemson's Kendall Joseph or Ohio State's Jerome Baker.
Rank #9 Tre' Williams, ILB/OLB, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 238. Arm: 32.5. Hand: 9.25.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Williams was solid for the Tigers in 2017 with 50 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He impressed at the Senior Bowl, flying around the field and delivering a lot of hard hits. Williams had 67 tackles with 3.5 for a loss, one sack and two passes broken up in 2016. He had 55 tackles as a rotational player in 2015. Following Auburn losing some fellow linebackers to the NFL after 2015, more was expected out of Williams in 2016.
Rank # 10 Shaun Dion Hamilton, ILB, Alabama
Height: 6-0. Weight: 228. Arm: 31.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Hamilton totaled 40 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 2017. He went down with a knee injury in early November and didn't play the rest of the season. Alabama missed Hamilton in some big games, including its loss to Auburn. 9/1/17: In 2016, Hamilton started the majority of games next to Reuben Foster. Hamilton totaled 64 tackles with nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and one pass broken up on the year before tearing an ACL in the SEC Championship Game against Florida. Alabama held him out of spring practice, but Nick Saban has stated the Crimson Tide believe Hamilton will not be restricted from practicing in fall camp.
Rank #11 Micah Kiser, ILB, Virginia
Height: 6-0. Weight: 236. Arm: 31.88. Hand: 9.25.
40 Time: 4.66.
Kiser amassed 145 tackles in 2017 and was dangerous as a blitzer, notching five sacks. He also had four passes batted and 9.5 tackles for a loss on the season. Over the past two seasons, Kiser has been a tackling machine for Virginia. He had a breakout 2015 season as a sophomore where he totaled 117 tackles with 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and two passes broken up. In 2016, he managed to increase his tackle production with 134 stops, 10 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, seven passes broken up, five forced fumbles and an interception.
Kiser is a tough run defender who is strong, intelligent, instinctive, and physical in the tackle box. He is not a fast linebacker with sideline-to-sideline speed, however. He also isn't a great athlete and will need a lot of development in pass coverage to be a three-down defender in the NFL. At the next level, Kiser would fit best as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 defense with a fast run-and-chase linebacker next to him. He could be limited to being more of a run-stuffing linebacker for the pro game.
Rank #12 Nick DeLuca, ILB, North Dakota State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 243. Arm: 33.5. Hand: 10.13.
40 Time: 4.85.
DeLuca had a strong enough year to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He recorded 74 tackles with 10.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, two passes batted, three forced fumbles and an interception in 2017. DeLuca put together a big 2015 season with 135 tackles, six passes broken up, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. He received a medical redshirt in the 2016 due to a shoulder injury in the first month of that season.
Rank #13 Airius Moore, ILB/OLB, N.C. State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 237.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
In speaking with team sources, they say that Moore is getting mid-round grades. Moore had a good senior season, but went under the radar because so much attention was paid to Bradley Chubb and the Wolfpack defensive linemen. Moore totaled 67 tackles with three interceptions and four passes broken up in 2017. As a junior, he recorded 86 tackles with five passes broken up. Moore collected 78 tackles as a sophomore and 37 as a freshman. His pass-coverage skills could help him to rise in the months leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft.
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DRAFT_TEK EDGE RUSHERS (Rams Targets)
Rank# 6 Lorenzo Carter
Rank #7 Josh Sweat
Rank #8 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Rank# 9 Dorance Armstrong
Rank#10 Trevon Young
Rank #11 Jeff Holland
Rank #12 Marcell Frazier
Rank #13 Chad Thomas
Rank #14 Kylie Fitts
Rank #15 Marquis Haynes
Rank #16 Kemoko Turay
Rank #17 Duke Ejiofor
Rank #18 Ebenezer Ogundeko
DRAFT_TEK INSIDE LINEBACKERS (Rams Targets)
5 Josey Jewell
6 Jerome Baker
7 Micah Kiser
8 Mike McCray
9 Christian Sam
10 Tegray Scales
11 Jack Cichy
12 Matthew Thomas
13 Jason Cabinda
14 Azeem Victor
15 Andre Smith
16 Malik Jefferson
17 Keishawn Bierria
18 Shaun Dion Hamilton
19 Chris Worley
20 Genard Avery
21 Joel Iyiegbuniwe
22 Nick DeLuca-
23 Joel Lanning
24 Frank Ginda
25 Kenny Young
26 Chad Whitener
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PFF OVERALL LINEBACKER RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Overall LB Rank #6. JOSEY JEWELL, IOWA
Iowa’s Jewell is an all-around linebacker who has graded well in all areas. He doesn’t have the same eye-popping measurables as the players above him in this list, but he has some impressive tape that should get him deserved consideration regardless. He has been a quality coverage linebacker and allowed zero touchdowns in 2017 despite leading the draft class among linebackers with 55 targets on the season. He also had 61 defensive stops, the sixth-most among linebackers in this class, giving him three-down ability at the next level.
Overall LB Rank #7. SHAQUEM GRIFFIN, UCF
One of the most intriguing players in the entire draft, UCF’s Shaquem Griffin is missing one hand after having it amputated as a child. He has been an exceptional pass-rusher in college, but would be remarkably undersized for that role in the NFL and will likely need to prove his abilities as an off-the-ball-linebacker. However, Griffen did generate pressure at a greater per-snap rate than 2016 first-round pick Hasson Reddick. Griffin has overcome long odds throughout his football career, but his true prospects at linebacker are all a projection.
Overall LB Rank #8. JEROME BAKER, OHIO STATE
Baker has the athletic profile of a first-round pick at linebacker, but his best season came in 2016. His 2017 season was solid, but a significant drop from the overall PFF grade of 87.7 that he managed the year before. He can move well in coverage and mirror receivers in man coverage, but he surrendered three touchdowns in each of his past two seasons and has just two picks and two pass breakups over that same span, so he needs to improve his ability to challenge at the catch point.
Overall LB Rank #9. DORIAN O’DANIEL, CLEMSON
Overall LB Rank #10. MALIK JEFFERSON, TEXAS
Overall LB Rank #11. AL-RASHEED BENTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Overall LB Rank #12. GENARD AVERY, MEMPHIS
Overall LB Rank #13. STACY THOMAS, LOUISVILLE
Overall LB Rank #14. FOYE OLUOKUN, YALE
Overall LB Rank #15. JACK CICHY, WISCONSIN
Overall LB Rank #16. MICAH KISER, VIRGINIA
PFF EDGE RUSHER RANKINGS (Rams Targets)
Rank #4. OGBONNIA OKORONKWO, OKLAHOMA
A tad undersized, Okoronkwo has enough length and juice to make us think he can hold up on the edge. Unlike Davenport, Okoronkwo more than held his own at the Senior Bowl and flourished in the actual game with two sacks and four other hurries.
Rank #5. KEMOKO TURAY, RUTGERS
Turay was one of the nations best designated pass-rushers as a freshman and sophomore before putting on weight and becoming a full-time player as a senior. He lost some of that pass-rushing prowess, but still has rare flexibility for a big man.
Rank #6. DUKE EJIFOR, WAKE FOREST
Ejiofor matches up with some of the top prospects in this class size-wise, but doesn’t have near the same juice. The encouraging thing is that he’s trended upwards as a pass-rusher every single year of his career.
Rank #7. HERCULES MATA’AFA, WASHINGTON STATE
Mata’afa played a grand total of seven snaps this season outside the tackles, but tipping the scales around 250-pounds, the Washington State defender will have to end up there in the NFL. It’s intriguing that he still racked up double-digit sacks from the interior – often blowing past guards and centers at the snap with his lightning quick first step.
Rank #8. ARDEN KEY, LSU
True sophomores aren’t supposed to dominate the SEC like Key did in 2016 when he tallied 25 combined sacks and hits. His off-field is obviously a concern, but when the only tackle to come close to slowing you down is former first-rounder Ryan Ramczyk, that’s special.
Rank #9. TYQUAN LEWIS, OHIO STATE
Lewis may have been overshadowed by some bigger names on the Ohio State defensive front, but he’s a high-level prospect in his own right. Over the past two seasons, he’s generated 35 combined sacks and hits while displaying the ability to rush from anywhere along the defensive line of scrimmage. He was also one of the top performers at the Senior Bowl garnering six pressures in the game.
Rank #10. SAM HUBBARD, OHIO STATE
Hubbard already looks like an NFL vet with his hand usage as a pass-rusher. Unfortunately, he’s limited athletically and was often the weak link on a loaded Ohio State defensive line.
Rank #11. JOE OSTMAN, CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Ostman was the most productive pass-rusher in this draft class this past season, notching 54 total pressures. His length and athleticism are lacking, but his production is hard to ignore.
Rank #12. CHAD THOMAS, MIAMI (FLA.)
Thomas comes ready-made to be an impact-player against the run as a rookie. Doing the same as a pass-rusher may take a little longer. Thomas would flash dominant outings, then disappear far too often.
Rank #13. JOSH SWEAT, FSU
Sweat is as athletic as any pass-rusher in this class, but it’s yet to translate to the football field. He’ll need to develop a handful more pass-rushing moves to make an impact at the next level.
Rank #14. JUSTIN LAWLER, SMU
Lawler posted the top grade among edge defenders at 91.0 overall last season as he knows how to win with a variety of pass-rush moves and low pad level. His lack of athleticism may hinder his ability at the next level, but his production as a pass-rusher in the run game is worth a look.
Rank #15. UCHENNA NWOSU, USC
Nwosu has rare movement skills for a man his size. That never quite translated to pass-rushing though and he may be best as a true 3-4 outside linebacker that regularly drops into coverage.
Rank #16. LORENZO CARTER, GEORGIA
Carter is an excellent athlete, but his four-year production has been mediocre. He picked up eight of his 35 pressures in one game last season (Notre Dame), and his inability to consistently get after the quarterback is a concern given his size and movement skills.
Rank #17. JEFF HOLLAND, AUBURN
Holland came out of nowhere as he put up an, at-times dominant 2017 season. He notched at least six pressures in seven games for Auburn this past season.
Rank #18. KYLIE FITTS, UTAH
When Fitts was fully healthy, he was one of the few pass-rushers in this class that could win the edge as a pass-rusher. His career was plagued with injuries at Utah though.
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Gil Brandt's Top-ranked 150 prospects 2018 NFL Draft
1 Saquon Barkley - RB
2 Josh Rosen - QB
3 Sam Darnold - QB
4 Baker Mayfield - QB
5 Bradley Chubb - DE
6 Tremaine Edmunds - ILB
7 Josh Allen - QB
9.Quenton Nelson - G
10 Denzel Ward - CB
11 Minkah Fitzpatrick - S
12 Vita Vea - DT
13 Marcus Davenport - DE
14 Roquan Smith - OLB
15 Derwin James - S
16 Will Hernandez - OG
17 Jaire Alexander - CB
18 Leighton Vander Esch - ILB
19 Calvin Ridley - WR
20 D.J. Moore - WR
21 Da'Ron Payne - DT
22 Lamar Jackson - QB
23 Connor Williams - G
24 James Daniels - C
25 Sony Michel - RB
26 Mike McGlinchey - OT
27 Josh Jackson - CB
28 Taven Bryan - DT
29 Rashaan Evans - OLB
30 Kolton Miller - OT
31 Derrius Guice - RB
32 Mike Hughes - CB
33 Dallas Goedert - TE
34 Courtland Sutton - WR
35 Nick Chubb - RB
36 Isaiah Wynn - G
37 Harold Landry - Edge
38 Christian Kirk - WR
39 Hayden Hurst - TE
40 Donte Jackson - CB
41 Frank Ragnow - C
42 Mike Gesicki - TE
43 Tyrell Crosby - G
44 Carlton Davis - CB
45 Isaiah Oliver - CB
46 Ronald Jones - RB
47 D.J. Chark - WR
48 Orlando Brown - OT
49 Ronnie Harrison - S
50 Justin Reid - S
51 Nathan Shepherd - DT
52 Maurice Hurst - DT
53 Kerryon Johnson - RB
54 Rashaad Penny - RB
55 Mark Andrews - TE
56 Harrison Phillips - DT
57 Anthony Miller - WR
58 Brian O'Neill - OT
59 Martinas Rankin - C
60 Dante Pettis - WR
61 Billy Price - C
62 Austin Corbett - G
63 Sam Hubbard - DE
64 Braden Smith - G
65 Fred Warner - OLB
66 Lorenzo Carter - Edge
67 Rasheem Green - DE
68 Malik Jefferson - OLB
69 Josh Sweat - Edge
70 Kemoko Turay - Edge
71 Anthony Averett - CB
72 Joseph Noteboom - OT
73 Rashaan Gaulden - S
74 Mason Rudolph - QB
75 James Washington - WR
76 Cole Madison - G
77 Josey Jewell - ILB
78 Arden Key - Edge
79 Ian Thomas - TE
80 Equanimeous St. Brown - WR
81 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo - Edge
82 Michael Dickson - P
83 Daniel Carlson - K
84 Chuks Okorafor - OT
85 Michael Gallup - WR
86 Marcus Allen - S
87 Terrell Edmunds - S
88 Mike White - QB
89 Kyle Lauletta - QB
90 Deadrin Senat - DT
91 Da'shawn Hand - DE
92 Shaquem Griffin - OLB
93 Tremon Smith - CB
94 B.J. Hill - DT
95 Nyheim Hines - RB
96 Deon Cain - WR
97 Royce Freeman - RB
98 Tarvarius Moore - S
99 Dane Cruikshank - S
100 Darius Leonard - OLB
101 Brandon Parker - OT
102 Foley Fatukasi - DT
103 Uchenna Nwosu - Edge
104 Duke Dawson - CB
105 Luke Falk - QB
106 Tre'Quan Smith - WR
107 Marcell Ateman - WR
108 Kyzir White - S
119 Armani Watts - S
110 Geron Christian - OT
111 Scott Quessenberry - C
112 Derrick Nnadi - DT
113 Tracy Walker - S
114 Tim Settle - DL
115 Micah Kiser - LB
116 M.J. Stewart - CB
117 Mark Walton - RB
118 Dorance Armstrong - DE
119 Hercules Mata'afa - DL
120 C1hristian Sam - LB
121 Dorian O'Daniel - LB
122 John Kelly - RB
123 Justin Jackson - RB
124 Keke Coutee - WR
125 Daurice Fountain - WR
126 Trey Quinn - WR
127 JK Scott - P
128 Kalen Ballage - RB
129 Chris Herndon - TE
130 Skai Moore - LB
131 Oren Burks - LB
132 Allen Lazard - WR
133 R.J. McIntosh - DT
134 Bilal Nichols - DT
135 Andrew Brown - DT
136 Will Richardson - OL
137 Jamarco Jones - OL
138 Deshon Elliott - S
139 Simmie Cobbs - WR
140 Bo Scarbrough - RB
141 Jaylen Samuels - TE
142 Antonio Callaway - WR
143 Jalyn Holmes - DL
144 Chad Thomas - DL
145 Mason Cole - OL
146 Colby Gossett - OL
147 Troy Apke - S
148 P.J. Hall - DL
149 Hoton Hill - CB
150 DaeSean Hamilton - WR
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OURLADS POSITIONAL RANKINGS
Quarterbacks
1 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma
2 Josh Rosen UCLA
3 Sam Darnold USC
4 Mason Rudolph Oklahoma State
5 Josh Allen Wyoming
6 Lamar Jackson Louisville
7 Kyle Lauletta Richmond
8 Mike White Western Kentucky
9 Kurt Benkert Virginia
10 Riley Ferguson Memphis
Running Backs
1 Saquon Barkley Penn State
2 Derrius Guice LSU
3 Rashaad Penny San Diego State
4 Sony Michel Georgia
5 Kerryon Johnson Auburn
6 Nick Chubb Georgia
7 Ronald Jones II USC
8 Kalen Ballage Arizona State
9 Royce Freeman Oregon
10 Josh Adams Notre Dame
Fullbacks
1 Jaylen Samuels North Carolina St
2 Dimitri Flowers Oklahoma
3 Marcus Martin Slippery Rock
4 Nick Bawden San Diego State
5 Austin Ramesh Wisconsin
6 Khalid Hill Michigan
7 Luke McNitt Nebraska
8 Daniel Marx Stanford
8 Henry Poggi Michigan
9 John David Moore LSU
Wide Receivers
1 Calvin Ridley Alabama
2 D.J. Moore Maryland
3 Anthony Miller Memphis
4 Christian Kirk Texas A&M
5 Courtland Sutton SMU
6 James Washington Oklahoma State
7 D.J. Chark LSU
8 Equanimeous St. Brown Notre Dame
10 Dante Pettis Washington
11 Michael Gallup Colorado State
Tight Ends
1 Dallas Goedert South Dakota State
2 Mike Gesicki Penn State
3 Hayden Hurst South Carolina
4 Mark Andrews Oklahoma
5 Christopher Herndon Miami
6 Ian Thomas Indiana
7 Troy Fumagalli Wisconsin
8 Dalton Schultz Stanford
9 Durham Smythe Notre Dame
10 David Wells San Diego State
Centers
1 Frank Ragnow Arkansas
2 James Daniels Iowa
3 Billy Price Ohio State
4 Scott Quessenberry UCLA
5 Mason Cole Michigan
6 Will Clapp LSU
7 Brian Allen Michigan State
8 Coleman Shelton Washington
9 Jacob Ohnesorge South Dakota State
10 Jake Bennett Colorado State
Guards
1 Quenton Nelson Notre Dame
2 Will Hernandez UTEP
3 Braden Smith Auburn
4 Isaiah Wynn Georgia
5 Austin Corbett Nevada
5 Sean Welsh Iowa
6 Wyatt Teller Virginia Tech
7 Cole Madison Washington State
8 Taylor Hearn Clemson
9 Colby Gossett Appalachian State
Offensive Tackles
1 Mike McGlinchey Notre Dame
2 Connor Williams Texas
3 Kolton Miller UCLA
4 Brian O'Neill Pittsburgh
5 Tyrell Crosby Oregon
6 Chukwuma Okorafor Western Michigan
7 Orlando Brown Oklahoma
8 Will Richardson North Carolina St
9 Brandon Parker North Carolina A & T
10 Jaryd Jones-Smith Pittsburgh
Defensive Ends
1 Bradley Chubb North Carolina St
2 Sam Hubbard Ohio State
3 Marcus Davenport UTSA
4 Da'Shawn Hand Alabama
5 Jalyn Holmes Ohio State
6 Chad Thomas Miami
7 Duke Ejiofor Wake Forest
8 Breeland Speaks Mississippi
9 Kentavius Street North Carolina St
10 Tyquan Lewis Ohio State
Defensive Tackles
1 Vita Vea Washington
2 Da'Ron Payne Alabama
3 Maurice Hurst Jr Michigan
4 Rasheem Green USC
5 Harrison Phillips Stanford
6 Taven Bryan Florida
7 Tim Settle Virginia Tech
8 B.J. Hill North Carolina St
9 Bilal Nichols Delaware
10 Trenton Thompson Georgia
Inside Linebackers
1 Tremaine Edmunds Virginia Tech
2 Roquan Smith Georgia
3 Leighton Vander Esch Boise State
4 Rashaan Evans Alabama
5 Malik Jefferson Texas
6 Fred Warner BYU
7 Christian Sam Arizona State
8 Josey Jewell Iowa
9 Oren Burks Vanderbilt
10 Micah Kiser Virginia
Outside Linebackers
1 Harold Landry Boston College
2 Lorenzo Carter Georgia
3 Uchenna Nwosu USC
4 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Oklahoma
5 Arden Key LSU
6 Kemoko Turay Rutgers
7 Hercules Mata'afa Washington State
8 Shaquem Griffin Central Florida
9 Josh Sweat Florida State
10 Jerome Baker Ohio State
Cornerbacks
1 Denzel Ward Ohio State
2 Jaire Alexander Louisville
3 Josh Jackson Iowa
4 Isaiah Oliver Colorado
5 Mike Hughes Central Florida
6 Carlton Davis Auburn
7 Donte Jackson LSU
8 Kevin Toliver II LSU
9 Duke Dawson Florida
10 Nick Nelson Wisconsin
Free Safeties
1 Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama
2 Ronnie Harrison Alabama
3 Marcus Allen Penn State
4 Armani Watts Texas A&M
5 Jessie Bates Wake Forest
6 Terrell Edmunds Virginia Tech
7 Tre Flowers Oklahoma State
8 DeShon Elliott Texas
9 Quin Blanding Virginia
10 Natrell Jamerson Wisconsin
Strong Safeties
1 Derwin James Florida State
2 Justin Reid Stanford
3 Godwin Igwebuike Northwestern
4 Siran Neal Jacksonville State
5 Kyzir White West Virginia
6 Damon Webb Ohio State
7 Troy Apke Penn State
8 Tracy Walker Louisiana
9 Trayvon Henderson Hawaii
10 Travin Howard TCU
Placekickers
1 Daniel Carlson Auburn
2 Michael Badgley Miami
3 Eddy Pineiro Florida
4 Drew Brown Nebraska
5 Matthew McCrane Kansas State
6 Griffin Oakes Indiana
7 Greg Joseph Florida Atlantic
8 Mike Weaver Wake Forest
9 Cole Murphy Syracuse
10 Gary Wunderlich Mississippi
Punters
1 Michael Dickson Texas
2 JK Scott Alabama
3 Johnny Townsend Florida
4 Joe Davidson Bowling Green
5 Shane Tripucka Texas A&M
6 Michael Carrizosa San Jose State
7 Trevor Daniel Tennessee
8 Ryan Anderson Rutgers
8 Ryan Winslow Pittsburgh
9 Cameron Nizialek Georgia
Long Snappers
1 Tanner Carew Oregon
2 Ike Powell Auburn
3 Drew Scott Kansas State
4 Hunter Bradley Mississippi State
5 James Fisher North Dakota State
Return Specialists
1 Saquon Barkley Penn State
2 Rashaad Penny San Diego State
3 D.J. Chark LSU
4 Dante Pettis Washington
5 Cedrick Wilson Boise State
6 Darius Phillips Western Michigan
7 Greg Stroman Virginia Tech
8 Quadree Henderson Pittsburgh
9 Blaise Taylor Arkansas Sta
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