Looking beyond Skoronski, there are 11 other offensive linemen who make Bruglers top 100. But he is extremely sloppy his hands dont land in the same place twice when punching. There is no significant compensating factor, IMO. PFFs Big Board and draft guide throws an advanced stat spin on prospects and finds a way to put things like contested catches and elusiveness into numbers. I think he is strong and balanced at the point-of-attack. One of the requirements I put into here is three years of big boards being available. Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes. This is what this defense does. Maybe that is a question of drafting for need versus drafting the best player available, as that is hard to factor in here but would play a role. While his size makes him a complete outlier as an NFL prospect, Bryce Young is an instinctive problem-solver at the quarterback position. The most reliable DL and EDGE scouting amongst analysts come from The Draft Network, PFF, and Mel Kiper. Join the Irish Breakdown community! Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, TE is the third most difficult position to rank. His top four receivers (addison, Jalen Hyatt, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Quentin Johnston) all land between 20 and. 8), Spencer Rattler (No. I want to highlight which analyst might put together the most useful list of cornerback prospects, or which analyst has a knack for finding mid-round talent. Schmitz is one of them, so supply and demand could push him up even higher. Will they need to get ahead of the Panthers at No. When it comes to identifying the top rive players, no analyst has been better than the NFL Draft itself, but The Athletic, Kiper, Zierlein, and Scouts Inc. have come very close. Dane Brugler's 2022 NFL Draft Top-15 Position Rankings: Michigan pass rushers Aidan Hutchinson and. Some teams will have Hyatt as a top-three WR prospect on their board. And because the NFL Draft is still 72 days away, I think well have ample time to dig through it all. Scouting report on Kentucky's Wan'Dale Robinson? With the college all-star games behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine less than two weeks away, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler has updated his Top 100 rankings for this year's class. All 52 games of his career came vs. FCS competition, which isnt ideal. One Former Player Believes Patrick Kane Would Play In Toronto, The San Diego Padres Have Turned Themselves Into Revenue-Sharing Payors, who has been on our radar for a hot minute, Ballard sounded ready to risk it all for a quarterback, Irsay showed a public display of affection, Will Anderson Jr. is Giving Off Khalil Mack Vibes and Im Very Into It, Dont Worry, Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer Arent Going Anywhere, Ugh! The top 25 and top 50 groupings have similar results, with multiple analysts on par or better than NFL teams have drafted. Its not an endearing trait. The league isnt only reserved for humble superstars, and at the end of the day, his on-field potential is what will matter the most. Brugler describes Carter as having a rare combination of body control, quickness and power and the ability to use all three of those things at the same time to defeat blockers. Next heaviest who ran faster was Cincy LB Ivan Pace Jr (20.58 at 231 lbs). . Thats why the all-star games, scouting combine and team visits exist: to verify what prospects put on tape or tweak reports based on updated information. But he is a tweener and struggles to consistently win with his hands. I sure get the feeling they want Young. Because I have fun in weird ways. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Joining Addison are Tennessees Jalin Hyatt (22nd), TCUs Quentin Johnston (25th), and Ohio States Jaxon Smith-Njigba (26th). How far off was Dameon Pierce from making your top 100? Although Achane doesnt have an ideal body type (his weight at the combine will be interesting), Ill bet on his competitiveness and rare acceleration. To read Bruglers full Top 300, and to get the full analysis of Notre Dame players click HERE. Young probably won't be available. He checks several critical boxes for the position, including explosiveness and flexibility, and his Georgia coaches rave about his energy and football character. Dane Brugler is a national NFL writer for The Athletic covering the NFL Draft. Love his open-field athleticism, he can weave through the defense and create. @FresnoStateFB's @jakehaener10 ties fellow Bulldog Derek Carr and Carson Strong at the top of the MW record book with his 26th straight game with a passing TD, : @CBSSportsNet#AtThePEAK | #MWFB | #GoDogs pic.twitter.com/4GR1F0YfEZ, Mountain West (@MountainWest) November 20, 2022. There is no question that he needs to see things more quickly, but he is physically built for the pro game with impressive tools, intelligence and toughness worth developing. As an undersized defensive tackle from Pitt, the Aaron Donald comparisons will be inevitable. Thoughts on two offensive tackles Kellen Diesch from Arizona State and Tyler Smith from Tulsa. The former Irish star dominated as a senior due to his tremendous physical tools, but Brugler is saying here what Ive said for months, and that is there is a lot of technical work needed with his game. Bell is a quality pass catcher. Campbell, though, was quickly scooped up in Round 2 by the Jaguars and has continued to take positive steps in his development. He wanted to prove himself against SEC competition, though, and that is exactly what he did with an impressive 2022 season. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Darren D. I think first round is possible. (I'm now on the record, before he absolutely torches the Combine this week.) Trusted sources think Musgrave could run 4.4 at Combine. pic.twitter.com/qa3xtXm3WA, Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 11, 2023. What are the odds that two or three teams get QB crazy (Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis etc. The most reliable safety scouting amongst analysts comes from The Athletic, Dane Brugler, and Scouts Inc. @GreenWaveFB's Tyjae Spears is having A GAME pic.twitter.com/AmoRyQ33Xi, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2023. With the college all-star games behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine less than two weeks away, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler has updated his Top 100 rankings for this year's class. Will it happen? Very young and nowhere near his ceiling yet. However, he doesnt show the same instincts once he turns his back to the ball Gilman lacks fluidity and feel to be a reliable man coverage player vs. NFL receivers . ), Even Matt Eberflus Knows the Bears Need a True WR1, No Change in Ryan Poles Plan: Justin Fields Remains the Chicago Bears QB1, Bears Could Trade No. That alone will earn him a spot in the top-120 picks. @GreenWaveFB's Tyjae Spears is having A GAME pic.twitter.com/AmoRyQ33Xi, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2023. Minnesota pass rusher Boye Maye another one. : https://t.co/Pvp4uK4xuH pic.twitter.com/Jo0YQeAWLf, BG Football (@BG_Football) December 28, 2022. Congrats to @KarlBrooks5 on accepting his invitation to play in the 2023 @seniorbowl! Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, DL is the fourth most difficult position to rank. Thanks! That, however, is why coaches make the money they make. Up next? He nails most of Kmets strengths as a player, and he rightly pointed out his need to improve as a route runner and blocker. These three sources are basically on par with NFL drafting. Quarterback No. The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, which begins Feb. 28. Stroud and Kentucky star Will Levis are both gaining ground on Alabama's Bryce Young to be the top quarterback on the draft big board of NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah . BJ and Azeez Ojulari: Great brother pass-rushers in the SEC. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. But with The Athletics Dane Brugler releasing an updated look at his top 100 prospect rankings, my eyes are firmly on draft-eligible prospects. A freaky athlete for his size, Quentin Johnston has a unique combination of speed, strength and tracking skills. I tend to agree a bit more with Bruglers overall analysis of Pride regarding his man skills, but I do believe Pride is better as a zone defender than given credit for. The fifth tight end to make my top 50, Tucker Kraft was wooed by Alabama and several other FBS teams that wanted him to transfer last offseason. Thats cute. Analysis: Brugler nails his analysis of Kareem. Instead of doing the top five or top 10 as a group, each player was put through the same process individually and the total of the group was averaged together. More likely the early second round. The No. The only offensive guard in the bunch is Floridas OCyrus Torrence. In contrast, seven analysts have proven to be more adept at identifying the top 10 players in the draft class than NFL teams have drafted. Analysis: I dont believe Gilman lacks the instincts to thrive in coverage and I dont think he lacks the fluidity. The Cubs lefty was dinged with a pitch clock violation in the second inning of Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Brewers. In one of the deepest tight end groups in recent years, Dalton Kincaid is the best pure receiver. Who could the Saints consider with the first-round pick they added in Sean Payton trade? Willis 35. Despite weighing under 180 pounds during his senior year, Witherspoon plays much bigger than he appears. Here is an example using the top five prospects for the 2020 draft class: An example of how the Big Board evaluation was calculated. See the Best Prospects According to The Athletic's Dane Brugler Leading Up to the NFL Draft. 2023 NFL Draft: Which prospects have been invited to the scouting combine? The Greek forward joins Chicago as a U-22 initiative player after a loan spell at Volos NFC. He is undersized, and scouts have concerns about his ability to defeat press and win on the outside in the NFL, but Addison is a loose athlete who can work all three levels of the field. I would have Pride as a Top 75 player in this draft class due to his experience, man coverage skills and elite speed. Meanwhile, Scouts Inc. dropped a fair amount in this ranking, suggesting that they might be better at overall rankings than looking at individual positions. His lack of size will be more pronounced versus NFL blockers, but Kancey has the disruptive qualities that will translate to the pro game. One month after Ballard sounded ready to risk it all for a quarterback upgrade, Irsay showed a public display of affection for Young. Here are some highlights that Bears fans should have their eyes on. The Athletic Consensus big board earned the top ranking overall. Why cornerback is still the Vikings' biggest need in the draft. In the second round, Florida CB Kaiir Elam can play man, but he might be best in a cover-2 scheme where he can float and make plays. While he makes splash plays, Ringo also gives them up because of his struggles to anticipate, which will be a tough skill to improve against NFL-level receivers. Brugler also noted the high number of misses that Okwara had as a pass rushers, something that readers of Irish Breakdown wont be surprised to see. Ranking NFL Draft Analysts Top 100 Big Boards from 2019-2021. 2023 NFL Draft Sleeper Team: Post All-Star Game edition. He wont be an ideal fit for every scheme because of his lack of size and length, but he has a vast bag of tricks, including a nasty ghost move that he can pull off at full speed. I cannot recommend Dane Bruglers draft guide through The Athletic enough. BIJAN ROBINSON IS ELECTRIC. He skillfully returns his eyes to the football and shows outstanding competitiveness when the ball is in the air. Ezra Hendrickson won't announce the Fire's starting goalkeeper for Saturday's clash vs. NYCFC. I received plenty of Who? responses when Lukas Van Ness cracked the top 25 in my November draft board. . From Matt Corral at quarterback to Derek Stingley Jr. at cornerback, these are the top prospects as college football's bowl season looms. Although his body of work doesnt warrant a spot in the top 50, Gervon Dexter Sr. is an agile, coordinated athlete, and there is more talent in that body than we have seen up to this point. The analysts averaged a grade of 74.3% in ranking TEs. With the Super Bowl in our rearview mirror, it is time for us to turn our focus to the 2023 NFL Draft. Anything can happen, but the gap between his current form and what he needs to become to succeed in the NFL is too wide. He might not have ideal size, but he should test well. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, QB is the second most difficult position to rank. Bresee plays with the explosive force to be a disruptive player up and down the defensive line, as long as there are no lingering medical concerns. After edge rusher, cornerback and tight end are the next strongest positions. Smith is one of the more fascinating prospects in the draft and really shouldnt have come out. Thanks to his length and quick-twitch movements, he is able to separate from blocks, burst to close and finish in the pocket. Where would this years QBs have ranked if compared to last year? Charles C. Its one realistic scenario among many realistic scenarios. Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein on the top 100 prospects, Senior Bowl practice winners at every position, (Photo of Kayvon Thibodeaux: Tom Hauck / Getty Images). With his ability to press, sort and burst, Jahmyr Gibbs is an offensive lines best friend as a runner. Ridder 100. With the Kansas City Chiefs hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL offseason is officially here. Which of. Relentless workers that will do anything to win. Strong Of course 2 or 3 of these QB's are going to be overdrafted in the first round. I care more about the ceiling than the floor, and that is why I would have ranked Claypool in the Top 50, and I certainly would have ranked him ahead of Trautman (#56), Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (#53), Clemson wideout Tee Higgins (#52) and USC receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (#50). These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking TEs. So I wouldnt say he has those same capabilities, but Lloyd has his own style of versatility that can be a valuable strength for a defense. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, OL is the fourth easiest position to rank. He is a high school safety who looks comfortable dropping and making plays (four INTs this season), but he also has the quickness downhill (22.0 TFL) to beat blockers and be disruptive. Let's take a look back at how the Bears have fared in the first round over the last 20-plus years. Then in the second round, Brugler has two former Buckeye players listed: defensive end Zach Harrison with the No. There are only so many defensive linemen in this draft who are 6-5, 320 pounds with long arms and his pissed-off demeanor. Brendan L. In the first round, Washington CB Trent McDuffie is really skilled in off-man and zone. Levis is No. Dane, do you see any similarities between Micah Parsons and Devin Lloyd in the sense that everyone had Parsons pegged as an off-ball LB this time last year and then he was used as an edge rusher in Dallas and obviously excelled. 5 and No. I would have the former Irish end ranked a bit higher, but from a pure analysis standpoint this is spot on. Not only does Carter have a rare combination of body control, quickness and power, but he is also highly skilled at using all three traits in unison to defeat blocks. Stroud is able to layer the football with outstanding touch and control. Making upgrades on the offensive line should be a top priority for the Giants front office this offseason, and Ekwonu, whether they view him long-term at tackle or guard, would give them a building block. He currently lacks diversity in his rush moves and counters, which clouds his projected ceiling, but he is naturally gifted with the talent to be a disruptive leverage-power rusher. A very young and unrefined passer, Anthony Richardson doesnt have the most impressive resume (zero career games with 250-plus passing yards and a 60 percent or higher completion rate). His lacrosse and skiing backgrounds translate to football, too, with his core strength and hip fluidity as both a pass catcher and blocker. It's something the Jets coaches addressed with him numerous times throughout the week. Suttles: Very few players leave a legacy like Will Anderson's at Alabama. The most reliable OL scouting amongst analysts comes from The Athletic, Scouts Inc, and Mel Kiper. A team like the Cardinals at No. Its also time to reset where things stand in how we eval & project. The interview process will be important at the combine. Now that the process is clear, we can get into the rankings. Senior Bowl observations: Tracking the battles in the trenches on Day 2. Im loving that the podcast and articles are in full swing. Matt A. I cant speak for everyone, but for me, none of the 2022 quarterbacks would have been ranked higher than the five quarterbacks drafted in the top 15 in the 2021 class. New York Giants mock draft analysis: Top-10 picks need to address biggest holes. To me, the most underrated label should go to a player currently projected to be drafted outside the first round (for whatever reason) but should go higher. @Samlaporta x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/yGSoiBnyjr, Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 30, 2022. You can tell how much he watches film by his ability to diagnose routes and get a head start with his reads. And I would not endorse it, personally. The combined AV of these 5 players represents the Available AV in the first five picks. He has a ton of ability and isnt afraid to finish with violence. -2. Quarterbacks C.J. ), pushing the value of the top 10 picks for teams who dont need a quarterback? It feels like there is a prospect compared to Tyler Lockett every draft cycle, but Tyler Scott has the legitimate upside to be a similar player in the NFL. My appreciation for Pierce grew more and more throughout my time studying him. Who are those guys that are looking like round two but have the round one traits and upside, just maybe haven't put it all together on tape/in college? Based on all-star game performances and updated information from NFL scouts, several players have moved up or tumbled down the board. 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