2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft Round 7. Mr. Not-So-Irrelevant chosen.

[NoleinATL]

With the 95th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Denver Broncos select


Terrell Burgess S Utah





By Lance Zierlein

NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison

Damarious Randall

Overview

Utah is known for developing defensive talent and Burgess is the latest success story to emerge from the program. The cornerback-turned-safety plays with uncommon discipline and field vision despite just a single season as full-time starter. Teams love his versatility and ability to play nickel, but matchups against speed could cause some issues. He plays with good instincts and closing burst from high safety looks but doesn't have the striking ability to concern targets working the middle. Burgess' versatility, athleticism and feel for pathways to tackles in run support could make him a valuable middle-round pick with a chance to find the field early on in a variety of roles.

Strengths

• Lauded by scouts, coaches and teammates for his preparation
• Has ability to align the backend
• Reads play development and has field awareness of a pro
• Has tools for interchangeable safety and nickel roles
• Disciplined with good recognition of misdirection
• Tough for quarterbacks to manipulate in two-deep
• Avoids rub routes and slips screen blocks in space
• Athletic, twitchy feet with early burst to cover at nickel
• Change of direction is sudden and efficient
• Great poise, balance and technique as tackler
• Takes smart angles both downhill and near the line
• Four-phase special teams experience

Weaknesses

• Was a full-time starter for only one season at Utah
• Borderline size to play down safety
• Slender legs and thin through hips
• A little sluggish to unlock hips when matching release
• Won't inspire fear as a hitter in the middle of the field
• Jump-ball battles put him at a disadvantage
• Below-average length over the top
• Utah helped keep him clean to roam free as a tackler

 

[NoleinATL]

You are up @NoleLizards

sorry for the delay today-We have had 10,000 COVID-19 calls today
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[NoleLizards]

You are up @NoleLizards

sorry for the delay today-We have had 10,000 COVID-19 calls today
and I have been buried

What's COVID-19??

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 96th pick, the Kansas City Chiefs select Essang Bassey, CB, Wake Forest University. 5-9, 191.

The defending world champs add some much needed fresh talent at corner.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

Man Coverage Skills - He's not going to fare very well if he's tasked with playing a lot of press coverage. He lacks the length and doesn't showcase the ideal patience to hold ground on the perimeter and protect his leverage. Can be a little too reactive to first action and suck himself out of position to bite on double moves.

Zone Coverage Skills - Like his short area quickness and his eagerness to jump action has led to some booms in pass coverage as a zone defender, he's quick to key and quick to drive on the arm of the quarterback and in shallow zone will get his fair share of action on the football.

Feet/COD - Feet are sudden but not always the most deliberate. He can overextend himself at times and as a result will not always be in optimal position to flash or mirror or transition with suddenness. His natural agility is one of his best qualities, however.

Ball Skills - Lots and lots of ball production. There's feast or famine with his experiences in coverage, he'll either be in the zone and jump throws all game long or he'll be off balance and too much in recovery mode all night. His lack of length hurts his consistency to play in the trail and effect the hands of receivers.

Flexibility - He's a pretty fluid mover and there's plenty of dynamic range of motion to his base — which doesn't always work to his advantage. His hip mobility in transitions is sufficient and compact thanks to his low hips and condensed build, he's low to the ground and effective with torso mobility.

Acceleration - Short area quickness and long speed are both plus qualities. His foot speed aids his acceleration skills and lets him flash into the LOS with suddenness when he's ready to fire — he can go stride for stride vertically too, but needs to be protected because bigger receivers will bump him and separate.

Defensive Spacing - Too anxious at times, he'll vacate prime real estate or flash at the first sign of a potential target. His lack of wingspan and reach hurt his ability to influence in short zone and take away throwing windows and he can also struggle to contest even when he's on the body of receivers.

Competitive Toughness - He'll get "big boy'd" by boundary receivers too often, both at the catch point and at the line of scrimmage. Bulking up isn't really an option, nor is finding extra length, so he's a tough study as far as how you maximize him other than put him in the slot and hope he's quick enough to beat blocks.

Run Support - His quickness is a plus quality that will aid him in filling the D-gap and he's got some good effort to him to step up into the LOS. That said, his lack of wrap up ability will hurt him in the pros and he's going to have to find his groove as a cut tackler to chop down ball carriers in head on collisions.

Tackling - He's got good tackle production and he's fairly effective at the catch point — when he's aware of taking the body of the ball carrier. He's not going to win a lot of skull cracks in the alley, however. Will struggle to wrap up NFL sized runners with consistency and finish one on ones.

Best Trait - Feet/COD

Worst Trait - Length/Ball Skills

Best Film - Utah State (2019)

Worst Film - Clemson (2019)

Red Flags - None

Player Summary - Essang Bassey will be a nickel cornerback at the next level — his lack of length, functional strength and patience are all notable issues that serve as hurdles for any consideration to play outside. As is, Bassey has the quick feet to mirror in the slot and would be protected vertically by safeties to avoid letting up chunk yardage in coverage. A scrappy tackler, Bassey is a fun football player but ultimately needs to dial in his play diagnosis and avoid guessing so often if he's to see the field.

@NoleinATL You're up.

 

[NoleLizards]

I've noticed that on these Draft Network write-ups, a prospect's worst film often comes against Clemson.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 97th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Cleveland Browns select


Thaddeus Moss TE LSU



I keep my run on LSU Tigers with Moss's son, who could be a great weapon over the middle for the Browns

Patrick Conn

March 5, 2020 12:05 pm ET

Thaddeus Moss | TE | LSU

Elevator Pitch

The son of NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss, Thaddeus has an NFL pedigree. Sure-handed pass catcher who is also a phenomenal blocker. He will be a good secondary option at the NFL level until he is further in his development.

Vitals

Height | 6-2

Weight | 250

Class | Redshirt Junior

Strengths

If you are looking for a blocking tight end then Moss should be atop the list for your NFL team. Not just a chip guy before getting into his route, Moss can take on defenders one on one in passing sets. As a run blocker, he brings physicality and animosity. Great blocker on the edge, running backs will love running behind Moss.

Some of the best hands in the class, he is as sure handed as they come. Get the ball near his frame and Moss likely comes down with the ball. Rarely will he require double-catches to bring the ball in. When dealing with smaller defenders, will box them out with his wide frame to seal off defenders to prevent passes defended.

His footwork is a huge plus in his game. Keeps good balance and rarely stumbles in his blocking. Moss uses his lower half to really drive into his blocks. An absolute bully at the point of attack. Likely will see plenty of playing time because of his blocking ability over his ability in the passing game.

Weaknesses

He is more of a warming up runner, takes a bit to get to his top end speed. He won’t threaten defenders up the seam and Moss won’t create a lot of separation at the second and third levels of a defense. Teams shouldn’t expect much in terms of yards after the catch.

Not a well defined route runner, a bit of a shock since he is the son of the one of the two best wide receivers of all-time. Needs to become more refined as a route runner since Moss won’t win matchups with his limited athleticism.

Projection: 3rd-4th round

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 98th pick, the New England Patriots select Jake Fromm, QB, University of Georgia. 6-2, 219.

I've seen many mocks that have Fromm going to the Pats earlier than this, so getting him here is a pretty good value.

Per NFL.com:

By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Colt McCoy

Overview
Heady quarterback who is light on physical traits but sees the game like a pro signal-caller most of the time. Fromm has big-game experience and proved to be a worthy challenger against Alabama as a freshman and sophomore. He's a full-field reader who has shown a consistent ability to change plays and make smart pre- and post-snap decisions. Arm strength is a concern, and that concern may be exacerbated if his ball placement and timing aren't more consistent. He's an intelligent game-manager whose range is good backup to middling starter, but he will be scheme- and skill-position-needy at the next level.
Strengths

• Typically unrattled in high-leverage battles
• Good leader with football intelligence for the chess match
• Full-field reader who values the football
• Gets through progressions in clean, timely fashion
• Unafraid to throw to where his reads take him
• Quiet feet in the pocket
• Operation time of delivery is prompt
• Knows the windows and throws with some anticipation
• Waits for route development in the face of pressure
• Good placement on back-shoulder throws
• Accuracy to target was very good in 2018
• Gets rid of it rather than taking sacks or low-percentage chances
• Sells out when needed as a scrambler moving the sticks

Weaknesses

• Lacks premium physical tools
• Arm talent and velocity are below average
• Must consistently win with placement and timing
• Allows release point to drop, and throws lack tight spiral
• Needs pinpoint placement on tight-window throws
• Receivers forced up against boundary by floaters
• Disappointing deep-ball accuracy since 2018
• Began missing easy throws in November
• Had five-game run where he failed to complete 50 percent of his passes
• Will be heavily reliant upon skill-position talent
• Below-average mobility

 

[NoleLizards]

@NoleinATL The ol' lady's ready to take me back to the room and get me out of this chair. I'll check back after dinner later.

 

[NoleinATL]

Like the Fromm pick Liz

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 99th pick int eh 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The NY Giants select

Khalid Kareem edge Notre Dame

Lance doesnt love this guy, but think he could be big time in the league with the right scheme

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Kerry Wynn
Overview
Power-based edge defender who uses technique and force to make up for a lack of explosiveness. He does an adequate job of bracing up and defending his turf when the run comes his way, but he lacks the athletic gifts to make many plays outside of his area. He's able to muscle up and create some pocket pressure against college tackles, but that approach is unlikely to yield results against most NFL starters. Kareem has size and toughness but may not have enough athletic ability to ever be more than a backup 4-3 base end.
Strengths

• Excellent arm length and hand size
• Fires out of track stance with no false steps
• Possesses some shed talent at the top of the rush
• Upper-body twitch to pull and pass leaning pass-setters
• Sniffs out weaker tackles and uses force to challenge
• Plays with inside hands
• Above-average football IQ and ball awareness
• Good pad level and fairly stout at point of attack
• Punches and shuffles around edge blocks with some effectiveness
• Posts up and locks out to anchor and set edge

Weaknesses

• Marginal rush production despite the physical traits
• Rush approach lacks complexity and instinctive counters
• Finds himself squared up by pass sets too often
• Tackle-end twists underneath are gradual and lack threat
• Lacks small-area suddenness
• Workman-like, but doesn't create enough space with his hands
• Sluggish lateral movement and directional change
• Has issues closing down backside run lanes

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 100th pick, the New England Patriots select Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, University of Missouri. 6-5, 255.

Bill Belichick gets his seam-stretcher...Blocking needs some work though.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):

PROS: Brings outstanding straight line speed, size, length and catch radius to the table to work the seam. 23 of his 98 career receptions went for touchdowns, a testament to his ball skills and effectiveness attacking intermediate zones. Love the physicality that he brings in the passing game. Defensive backs won’t be able to hold their ground and he should be a consistent winner at the top of routes and at the catch point when it comes to body positioning. Three seasons of steady production. Illustrates good body control at the catch point and he makes some impressive adjustments to the football. Doesn’t block to his potential but it’s not because he lacks the size, length or strength. Does have some effective moments fitting his hands, unlocking his hips and turning defenders out of gaps in the run game.

CONS: Not as consistent of a blocker or winner in contested catches as you’d like to see for a guy with his physical traits. Totally a straight line guy that can win on the vertical plane. He lacks the agility and separation quickness needed to truly shake guys at creating separation. Production was often more a result of him winning matchups. Has to get better framing and squaring up as a blocker in space.

BEST TRAIT - Size/Speed

WORST TRAIT - Separation Quickness

RED FLAGS - None

NFL COMP - Martellus Bennett

There is an intriguing physical skill set present in Okwuegbunam given his blend of height, weight, length and speed. Those traits enable him to be effective running routes on the vertical plane, stretching the field and creating mismatches in the secondary. With that said, his lack of agility and separation quickness makes him an incomplete receiving threat. The Missouri scheme created so much of Okwuegbunam’s chances in college, and he didn’t quite have the consistency in contested situations that you would hope for given his physical gifts. In addition, he needs considerable growth as a blocker where he underwhelms for his size. There is developmental appeal with Okwuegbunam, but his receiving skill set has limitations and improvements are needed for him to be asset as a blocker. He profiles as a No. 2 tight end with an interesting ceiling if he can develop.

Your pick @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

you dirty son of a gun--nice pick

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 101st pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Seattle Seahawks select

Bradlee Anae | EDGE | Utah

Voted best defensive lineman by Pac 12 OL, good enough for Pete at 101.

ANALYST'S REPORTS
Marino
Crabbs
Harris
PROS: High-effort competitor that makes his share of plays simply because of hustle. Attacks the neutral zone with urgency. Has some impressive reps of outstanding snap anticipation and fluid releases out of his stance, that are capable of drawing offensive tackles quickly out of their foot cadence. Initial burst is excellent. Showcases good variety with his hand usage and occasionally times up a perfectly executed cross/chop and club/rip combos that wonderfully complements his initial quickness off the ball. Competes hard for his gap as a run defender and mostly holds his own exchanging power in the trenches when setting the edge. Some really good reps of gap-shooting against the run which accentuates his burst, motor and play strength.

CONS: Short arms and they are a problem on tape. Has difficulty playing with extension and clearing contact with any sort of consistency. Tightly wound frame presents challenges when he needs to reduce his surface area and corner the outside edge track. His stiffness combined with a lack of length, keeps him velcroed to blockers. Utah had him play in space quite a decent amount and he was super calculated and lacked comfort. Reps where he had to tackle in space were embarrassing and he looked like a fish out of water in coverage drops. Linear athlete. Explosive releases don't result in continued burst up the arc. Almost always played outside the left tackle. Dynamic physical traits and athleticism are lacking.

BEST TRAIT - Effort

WORST TRAIT - Length

RED FLAGS - None

NFL COMP - John Simon

Bradlee Anae has been a productive defender for Utah across the last three seasons while rarely coming off the field. Given the volume of snaps he was on the field, his unrelenting effort is that much more impressive. While Anae isn’t without some technical refinement with his hands, he’s largely an effort player who wins with urgency, hustle and physicality. With that said, his stiff frame, lack of length and modest non-straight line mobility does present some restrictions at the next level. Anae has a role serving as a rotational base end in a 4-3 alignment, but he lacks the dynamic traits to project him to be an impact starter.

 

[NoleinATL]

you are on the clock @NoleLizards

 

[NoleLizards]

you are on the clock @NoleLizards

Thanks...You stole my pick.

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 102nd pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Terrell Lewis, Edge, Alabama. 6-5, 258.

The Steelers franchised Bud Dupree, but he's scheduled to be a free agent yet again following this upcoming season. Pittsburgh gets another SEC pass rusher for insurance.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

First Step Explosiveness - He's got a pretty sudden coil and when he's shooting up field he'll challenge OTs early into reps. His long strides are paired with good power to drive out of his stance and against heavier footed OTs he'll have the chance to take the edge with speed — something he didn't do often on film at the college level.

Hand Technique/Length - Two gap and stacking skills are pretty solid but he really wins with his length. He's got great extension and disruptiveness in his wingspan to put off bodies and bench himself clear of traffic. Sudden disengage to transition into pursuit of the football — should excel in setting the edge.

Pass Rush Counters - Work in progress here. Too many reps are taken with head up angles and his counters are too slow to kick into action. Flashed an inside spin but his bread and butter is am arm over/chop move to slip the first punch and gain ground at first contact. Gives up on the corner too easily and loses leverage.

Flexibility - High hipped and lean frame but he's got more slipperiness and fluidity than you'd expect. He's definitely got some tilt to his frame and torso is able to rotate open and get skinny through the chest and shoulders as a presses up the field or ducks/dips into an interior gap on stunts. Surprising mobility through the frame.

Run Defending - Handled a few too many times against blocking TEs to ignore but he's also had reps where he's really effective to press, extend and lock out before locating the football. Would like to see a bit more effort on the back side of run plays to work into the action as a rally defender, too.

Competitive Toughness - Has loafed behind outside runs going the other way — a minor gripe but something to note. His functional strength is pretty solid and his reps losing the POA tend to come more from poor placement or eager eyes to peek and lose his run fit. Needs more power rushes in his toolbox.

Tackling - Tackle radius is notable and gives him a big influence as a tackler while still engaged with blockers or when looking to keep the edge when isolated in space. His wingspan is notable and if he's closing down from the edge he's nearly impossible to get outside of unless he's late to step down and fill into the mesh point.

Lateral Mobility - Fairly effective here. He moves well for his size and his base is a lot more dynamic than you'd expect so he can drive on an outside angle with a bit of juice and work into the play. His shallow slips inside on stunts are effective and fluid, he's not clunky looking to dip the inside shoulder and run through gaps.

Stand Up Ability - Even though he brings athletic ability to the position, there's not a lot of instinct here that should warrant reps, at least early on. He's got some developmental upside in zone drops but by and large he's not going to be effective manning up on TEs or sinking to hook/curl any time soon.

Football IQ - Understandably raw given lack of starts due to injury. He's got ample potential but needs to build out his pass rush counters to provide more versatility and more quickness in recruiting them based on pass sets. Doesn't show a great deal of feel for navigating the pocket or crowded messes to find the ball, either.

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Best Trait - Length

Worst Trait - Durability

Best Film - Tennessee (2019)

Worst Film - Auburn (2019)

Red Flags - 2017 elbow INJ, 2018 ACL INJ

Player Summary - Terrell Lewis is an enticing ball of clay that NFL defensive coordinators will be eager to get their hands on. Injuries have bogged down Lewis' development and kept him off the field but his blend of first step quickness, length and flashes of penetration provide promise of what can be with more development and reps. Lewis will be a somewhat high risk investment given his injury history and raw skills — best off working into reps slowly while his hand usage and counters are developed.

@NoleinATL Had to go to plan 1a...You're up.

 

[NoleinATL]

ha-that was my other choice at this pick..

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 103rd pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Philadelphia Eagles select

Logan Wilson , LB Wyoming

Love the way this guy plays, starter year one and solid pro for 7+ years

By Lance Zierlein

Overview

Ultra-productive three-year team captain with instincts and cover talent to find work as an every-down linebacker. His play recognition, burst and lateral agility help him play faster than his timed speed and his fundamentals as a tackler are as good as you'll find in this draft. Wilson needs more consistency of approach at taking on blocks and it may take him a minute to adjust to NFL game speed. He should be a core special teams member early, but possesses the tangibles and intangibles to become a productive pro as an inside or SAM (strong-side) linebacker.

Strengths

· Well-built with ability to play MIKE or SAM linebacker

· Plays and excels on all three downs

· Alert and instinctive pre- and post-snap

· Rarely trapped behind climbing blocks on stretch plays

· Shoots into backside zone gaps looking to make a play

· Quick diagnosis improves range as tackler

· Bends and squares to leverage his gap

· Elite fundamentals as a tackler

· Comes to balance and springs into runners like a bear trap

· Impressive recognition and ball skills from zone

· Athletic ability to handle some man coverage

Weaknesses

· Needs to balance activity level with early patience

· May not fully trust his own pursuit speed

· Can be too early to the spot and lose backside leverage

· Inconsistent attacking lead blocks downhill

· Baited out of position by false keys

· Average shed quickness once the block lands

· Has to guard against shallow pursuit angles in pros

· Could have issues covering seam speed

 

[NoleLizards]

ha-that was my other choice at this pick..

Must be using the same internet.

Oh, nice pick with Wilson...He looked great at the Combine.

 

[NoleinATL]

Must be using the same internet.

Oh, nice pick with Wilson...He looked great at the Combine.

This year more than any other because it is just us going back and forth, I forgot how much I liked knowing the prospects.

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 104th pick, the Los Angeles Rams select A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College. 6-0, 247.

Todd Gurley's gone, and the Rams add Dillon with his impressive blend of power and quickness.


By Lance Zierlein,NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-James Conner

Overview
Built like a minibus but possessing enough vision and finesse to avoid being pigeon-holed as just a pure power back. Dillon is capable of handling heavy workloads and wearing down defenses, but there is a concern from evaluators that it's taken a physical toll on him. He's a disciplined runner who trusts his blocking scheme and follows his rush track. He's a good one-cut runner with below-average wiggle but natural power to create yards after contact. Dillon will find more space as he faces fewer loaded boxes as a pro, but dropping weight and adding quickness could be the difference between a future as a committee back or starter.
Strengths

• Carries weight easily on big, well-proportioned frame
• Above-average athletic traits for such a big runner
• Went for 150-plus rushing yards in almost 42 percent of his career starts
• Finds paydirt, with 39 career rushing touchdowns
• Can move piles or leap over them
• Absorbs contact like a big linebacker
• Trusts the process and follows design of the rush track
• Reads block development and acts decisively
• Has grind-it-out mentality, but pitch plays and outside zone suits him
• Stiff-arm cleans up the angles on the perimeter
• Able to sort the rush and find his protection most of the time
• Size to square and slow charging linebackers

Weaknesses

• May need to play lighter for increased quickness
• Ran odometer high through rough terrain in BC offense
• Scouts concerned about long-term durability
• Not much creativity to elude sudden traffic in his face
• One-cuts when deeper press of the line is needed
• Burst to second level is just OK
• Needs to square and accelerate into contact more consistently
• Not a natural pass-catcher
• Feet get stagnant taking on moving targets against blitz

Your pick @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

Dillon is the 3rd or 4th round pick that people will talk about how you can get value in later rounds

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 105th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Minnesota Vikings select

KJ Hill WR Ohio State University

This is a classic tape versus measurables guy. Will push for reps from day one with game play

By Lance Zierlein

NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison

DaeSean Hamilton

Overview

Words like "dependable," "reliable," and "consistent" work well to describe Ohio State's all-time catch leader. He's a slot worker who is most effective in space, where his route savvy and sticky hands can make their mark. He's not sudden or special with the ball in his hands underneath and won't stretch defenses vertically, so the routes may need to go from good to great for him to become more than a solid backup.

Strengths

· All-time receptions leader at Ohio State

· Consistent level of production and performance

· Routes are fairly detail-oriented

· Disciplined to hide route intentions

· Uses leverage to widen his workspace

· Able to run extensive route tree

· Willing worker into the middle

· Alters step cadence to manipulate coverage into breaks

· Reliable, sticky hands make catches outside frame look easy

Weaknesses

· Rarely challenged by a quality press

· Marginal suddenness for quick separation underneath

· Initial upfield push lacks threatening quality

· One-note route speed

· Needs to sense when to work back to the throw

· Not overly dynamic with the ball in his hands

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 106th pick, the Baltimore Ravens select Ben Brederson, Guard, University of Michigan. 6-5, 316.

The great Marshall Yanda has retired. The Ravens get a Big Ten road-grader in an attempt to fill those big shoes.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):

PROS: Doesn’t have long arms but he’s slapped together nicely with a frame engineered for guard play in the NFL. Nasty dude in the run game. Love how he finds leverage points on his opponent and turns them out of gaps to create push. He can move bodies against their will in the run game. A true technician that is deliberate with getting his hands fit, leveraging his hips and competing to stay square. Four-year starter and it shows - his awareness and desire to find work is outstanding. Executes with good bend and body control. Frame works in unison with consistency. Won’t find him overextended with bad weight distribution.

CONS: Left wanting more quickness, footspeed and athletic ability. Doesn’t offer too much in the way of range or consistency on the move. Questionable ability to redirect, pivot and respond when defenders get to his edges. Has to stay polished with his hand work because he lacks length. Punch placement can be erratic.

BEST TRAIT - Power

WORST TRAIT - Length

RED FLAGS - None

Michigan guard Ben Bredeson enters the NFL with four seasons of starting experience in the Big Ten where his run blocking truly stood out. Executing from a pro system, Bredeson’s game translates to the next level where he’s comfortable rolling his hips into contact, accelerating his feet and working his hands. Bredeson executes with the timing and awareness expected for his resume and there is a pro-ready component to what he offers. With that said, Bredeson is a modest athlete with poor length and he has some issues to clean up with his hand placement. Bredeson has the upside to start in the NFL, but his best fit comes at guard in a power scheme.

@NoleinATL On to round 4!

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 107th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Cincinnati Bengals slect

Donovan Peoples-Jones WR Michigan

addressed protecting Joe, now need to get some weapons-Peoples-Jones has potential and can learn at least for a year from Green--

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Overview
Former five-star and top-rated receiver coming out of high school, Peoples-Jones failed to find the success and production expected over his three seasons at Michigan. His route tempo is sluggish, but he has some savvy and shortcuts footwork for out-breaking routes to the boundary. He doesn't run well enough to play outside in the pros but has decent tape as a big slot. His pro limitations go beyond Michigan's spotty offense and he may not reach any higher than being an average backup.
Strengths

• Big receiver with imposing frame
• Stair-steps cornerbacks for leverage into routes
• Clever footwork adds quickness getting in and out of breaks
• Able to track and bring in throw over his shoulder
• Hands have been reliable during his career
• Grabbed a touchdown once every six catches over last two years
• Smooth body adjustments laying out to grab fades
• Able to break tackles and find yards after catch
• Size to help spring runs as slot blocker

Weaknesses

• Release lacks twitch and suddenness
• Press jams find him all game long
• Play speed is very gradual and non-threatening
• Will have NFL cornerbacks parked in his pocket
• Unable to shake tight man to open extended windows
• Slowed by redirection from shallow zone defenders
• Focus drops popped up against Ohio State
• Never posted a 100-yard game at Michigan

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 108th pick, the Washington Redskins select Van Jefferson, sanctuary county to the east. 6-2, 197.

The Redskins struck gold with Terry McLaurin a year ago and add another promising receiver prospect here to aid in Dwayne Haskins' development.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

Route Tree - Love his nuance as a route runner. He's very slippery both at the LOS and on his route stem — he's a master at setting up false stems and recruits high end footwork to snap off suddenly to optimize his separation. Releases are effective and shows a good blend of lateral quickness, hand fighting, strength and more.

Hands - Has some of the best hands through contact of any wide receiver in the class. His comfort to haul in passes away from his frame and ensure a clean catch are impressive and he's fearless over the middle of the field to secure the ball, seeing it all the way into his frame. He's got no limitations on throws that test catch radius.

Contested Catch Ability - Concentration is excellent — he's not deterred by flashing hands or trash in front of his face that would spring up late at the catch point. Effective high point skills and he's rarely caught cradling a reception, everything is away from the body. He's got some suddenness in him to pull ball away from defenders as well.

RAC Ability - He's really smooth. He isn't the most explosive in straight lines and has missed some chances to bust open foot races to the end zone but none the less he's just as sudden with his cuts after the catch as he is on his route stems. Not a lot of reps of him steamrolling tacklers but he runs tough and with intent.

Football IQ - Held back by some of the limitations of his quarterbacks. He's so crafty and polished to create optimal throwing windows and his ability to win against leveraged defenders in tight coverage will give him a sense of reliability to his quarterback. He's a pro ready route runner, one of the best in show in that regard.

Vertical Receiving Skills - He doesn't have the most dynamic vertical speed but hand fighting and awareness to temper his press up the field do allow him to get stacked against defenders in the trail. Does better on posts and corner routes thanks to his head fakes and footwork to sell alternate routes while pressing. Good release quickness to close cushion.

Change of Direction Ability - Moves like a smaller athlete with his foot quickness and the ability to carry his speed through his breaks. Speed outs and comebacks create a lot of space because of how quick his start/stop ability is. Lateral quickness is silky — not necessarily explosive but seamless in transitions.

Speed - His initial get off is better than his flying speed. Play him off and he's going to close cushion pretty quick. Inside of 10-15 yards, he's hard to corral but you'll have a chance to work back into his hip if he's taking you 20+ yards down field. Plenty of juice to create chunk plays in the passing game, however.

Competitive Toughness - He's got the "dog" in him! Loves to chirp — he's going to tell you when he's cooked you and he plays physical with his hands and run through contact at the LOS. He's persistent at the top of routes, too — does a great job to work back through leverage and uncover inside on the quick game.

Blocking Ability - Wouldn't classify him as dominant but he's tough and played in an offense that promoted effort and need to block. Quick shooting hands to roll into the frame of defenders on the edge before he's able to slide the feet and work into a shaded position. Good functional strength to sustain his ground.

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Best Trait - Route Running

Worst Trait - Production

Best Film - Virginia (2019)

Worst Film - Auburn (2019)

Red Flags - None

Summary - Van Jefferson is a pro-ready wide receiver who should have little issue fitting into any system at the pro level. Jefferson is silky smooth on his routes, plays with a lot of cerebral nuance and illustrates excellent hands through contact. He may never been a focal point receiver but as a secondary target, Jefferson figures to have a long and productive pro career. His best routes work into the MOF and allow him to defeat coverage inside — continued work as an RPO target is advisable.


Your pick @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 109th pick the PGSF NFL Mock draft the Detroit Lions select
Leki Fota

Better interior presence than given credit--will add weight and anchor the line for more than a few years




By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Mike Pennel
Overview
Fotu was put into position to try to make plays in the Utah scheme, but with his massive frame and natural strength, he's much more likely to be groomed as a two-gapping, odd-front nose. His athletic ability is fairly impressive for his size, but his impact in the biggest games felt a little overstated after studying tape. He needs to play with better bend and more consistent anchor to squeeze the interior and fulfill his potential as a run-plugger. His draft value could be capped because he's an early down player who offers no real rush value.
Strengths

• Mammoth frame but carries weight very well
• Girthy lower half with thick arms
• Good practice effort and game motor
• Single blocks won't get much movement against him
• Initial lick carries jarring pop to blocker upright
• Hands strike inside framework and gain early arm extension
• Plus athleticism and range down the line as a big man
• Recognition and hustle to challenge zone blockers' play-side edge
• Has played in slanting front but built to two-gap
• Mass and power to drive through an edge and into backfield

Weaknesses

• Lethargic out of his stance and into neutral zone
• Not enough upfield quickness to create disruptions in the gaps
• Plays with relatively narrow base for his size
• Inconsistent at planting his roots against double teams
• Pad level pops up tall when he's working slants
• Not much threat as a rusher
• Doesn't have sudden feet to gain enough winning advantages in pass rush
• Must become more of a pocket-denter than block-rider as a bull-rusher

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 110th pick, the N.Y. Giants select Lynn Bowden, WR, University of Kentucky. 5-11, 204.

The Giants add another target to help out Daniel Jones. Like Randall Cobb before, Bowden is a converted QB. New York hopes he produces similar results.

Per nfl.com:

Lance Zeirlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Randall Cobb

Overview
In a rare twist, Bowden is both versatile and a little bit limited. He might require a plan to maximize his value. While he's a slot receiver by position, creative play-callers can use him as a zone-read quarterback and as a gadget receiver for jet sweeps and a variety of short catch-and-run screens. He's not overly sudden or explosive and some teams may want him to prove he can be more than a glorified running back. He's instinctive, highly competitive and makes big plays. His development as a receiver was slowed due to his move to quarterback in 2019, but his return talent and versatility gives him a chance to contribute immediately as he waits to become a starting slot.
Strengths

• Well-built with above-average play strength
• Highly competitive
• Creative play-callers will love his versatility
• Has zone read, running back and jet sweep value
• Runs with excellent vision and toughness
• Slippery but strong with ball in his hands
• Very difficult for first tackler to get him down cleanly
• Has some vertical value from the slot
• Quick catch-and-tuck to get upfield after catch
• Hard to jar ball loose from him at catch-point
• Fearless, efficient and effective as kick returner

Weaknesses

• Needs room to operate on catch-and-run throws
• Feet lack explosiveness in short spaces
• Carries ball loosely and is prone to fumble
• One-speed route-runner
• Isn't going to be a big separator from break points
• Route-running is a little dull and unconvincing
• Needs to prove value beyond line of scrimmage
• Unnatural catching kickoffs and punts

Sources Tell Us

"I probably shouldn't say this, but it didn't bother me that he got into a fight before his bowl game. He's got to control himself better, but he's an edgy dude, which is why I like him." -- Southeastern scout for NFC team


Your pick @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 111th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Arizona Cardinals select

Lucas Niang OL, TCU

Hip injury gets the Cardinals a huge pick in the 4th round

ANALYST'S REPORTS
Crabbs
Harris
Reid
Marino

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  Pass Sets - Hips appeared more restrictive in 2019, could be a byproduct of hip injury he played with this season. Guilty of some false steps out of his stance and his base is deconstructed when he feels he's lost leverage on blocks. He's got plenty of physical mobility to further enhance sets.
  
  Length/Extension - Plenty of reach to make an impact at first contact. Thought he showed good development and improvement in his strike timing during 2019 season. Hand strength and functional power to stay attached on lateral blocks allows for effective reset of the LOS outside the tackle box.
  
  Balance - Thought he got caught in some instances of overextending himself but he flashes a dynamic base to reset and snap himself back into position when put into recovery mode. His deep sets still appear a little clunky and power rushes can catch him leaning outside with power.
  
  Hand Technique - Placement has shown notable improvement over final season and a half. Really cut down on strikes landing outside the breastplate and has applied a little extra pop in his hands. His grip strength is excellent to latch onto bodies once he's got a hand fit.
  
  Power at POA - Awesome ability to push people around and create space for his rushers in the run game. Road grader who compliments his power with surprising grace in lateral string-out blocks or when firing directly off the ball and immediately establishing contact.
  
  Football IQ - Active/effective in passing off twists, stunts and blitzes — doesn't typically get busted having to bail out late and shows good awareness of the numbers game and avoids being pulled out of position via pre-snap looks. Appreciate the run game footwork in action.
  
  Functional Athleticism - Pretty stunning to see how well he moves. He's a big fella but has little issue firing out to win with quickness at the snap or climb to the second level and break down on a block. Really impressive application of strength when blocking on the move.
  
  Anchor Ability - Really dense torso and lower half, he provides a good deal of natural strength and the body control to sit down and recover when he's put on his heels. Chase Young got him one time with speed to power but otherwise he's difficult to straight bully.
  
  Flexibility - Natural mobility is very good and he's got good ability to hinge hips in angular sets (when healthy) and shows dynamic lower half to bend and play low/with power. He's not one to constantly fight against his own frame, rolls through contact well.
  
  Competitive Toughness - Tenacity is notable and you'll see him up in a defender's grill through the end of the whistle. Played through hip injury in 2019 and helped team knock off Texas before undergoing surgery. Leads by example and gets strong reviews for leading by example.
  
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  Best Trait - Functional Athleticism
  
  Worst Trait - Pass Sets
  
  Best Film - Purdue (2019)
  
  Worst Film - Ohio State (2018)
  
  Red Flags - 2019 Hip INJ
  
  Summary - Lucas Niang is a high-upside starter in the NFL. Niang's mobility would make him a great fit in a zone style system and his length and range as a pass blocker make him an attractive option for teams with deeper passing concepts. There is some refinement needed in Niang's footwork but he shows all the requisite physical skills to be a plus starter in the pros. Should find the field early and improve through first few seasons. Should be healthy for the 2020 season.
  

 

[NoleLizards]

Nice pick with Niang. Was looking at OL for Arizona soon myself...Back to the drawing board.

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 112th pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Keith Ismael, OL, San Diego State University.

The Chargers could use help across the board up front. The versatile Ismael projects as either a center or guard.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

Functional Athleticism - Ample mobility at his disposal. He moves really good both laterally and when charged with climbing to the second level to pick off LB flow and scrape. He's quick in short spaces and showcases strong ability to gear down quickly, come to balance and frame his blocks in space.

Football IQ - He takes really good angles out of his stance to win reps in the first step. He's got good spatial awareness and does a nice job of feeling gap shooters looking to trigger and fire into his space. Has ability to play both guard and center — although weaponizing him at Center gets the most value out of him.

Anchor Ability - Does not have an overwhelming amount of power in his frame and longer-armed and powerful nose tackles can walk him backwards as he tries to drop anchor in one on ones in isolation. Good recovery ability thanks to athletic ability and skill to snap his base back into place — but not a true power player.

Hand Technique - Lack of length can bite him against quick hands on the interior — two gap nose tackles will give him some trouble unless he's given a chip to help win control of the play early on. His punch power is good thanks to compact windup and he has a fair level of accuracy to land hands on the numbers.

Balance - Free mover who excels when he's asked to play in space. Effective and efficient mover in pull situations to not drift out of alignment and stay tight for good timing and crisp fits. Defenders who challenge him with leverage and long-arms will get his weight off center but he's fairly dense and low to not be fully compromised.

Pass Sets - If you're running quick game, you're set. If you ask him to anchor seven step game against a nose, you might want to think again. Some scheme specificity is likely going to challenge him against certain defensive looks but his feet are clean, he frames well and executes proper technique to attempt to anchor and buy himself time.

Flexibility - Very clean in the lower half, has no issues at all with flipping his hips open as a puller or driving off a planted foot to redirect his momentum effectively and pivot back across his frame. He plays with good leverage and offers a stout presence to play under the pads of defenders.

Power at POA - Pure drive blocks aren't going to consistently create creases and bubbles. Didn't see a lot of dominant reps against big bodies, instead he was a steer blocker who stayed engaged and looked to ride out defenders and allow ball carrier to cut off of his hip.

Length - Does not have the ideal amount of length — has let gap shooters rip through contact and get hip to hip due to lack of stopping power. He's going to be prone to getting stacked in two gap situations or when facing off against nose tackles — he's got functional length but his gravitational pull isn't a plus.

Competitive Toughness - Hustle and effort are hallmarks of his tape; you're going to get a blue collar presence. His functional strength isn't where he'll hang his hat and as such he's "buyer beware" if you play against a lot of teams that have boomers in the A-gap. Ceiling is highest when avoiding gap/ power rushing concepts.

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Best Trait - Football IQ

Worst Trait - Functional Strength

Best Film - Fresno State (2019)

Worst Film - UCLA (2019)

Red Flags - 2019 shoulder INJ

Player Summary - Keith Ismael projects as a ZBS scheme center — and a potential starter at the pro level. his ceiling may not every be that of a high end difference maker on the inside but he pairs mobility and intelligent play for successful reps and can hold down the heart of the line on a team that isn't going to charge him with creating creases in the A-gap. Ismael's mobility is a huge plus and will allow him to work across face and steer defenders. Scheme specific starting candidate.

@NoleinATL Your pick.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 112th pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Keith Ismael, OL, San Diego State.

@NoleinATL Your pick.

Love it , need protection for Jameis ( come on Chargers pull the trigger)

 

[NoleLizards]

Love it , need protection for Jameis ( come on Chargers pull the trigger)

Jameis in Hollywood??

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 113th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Carolina Panthers select

Brycen Hopkins, TE Purdue

This guy becomes a better pass catcher, he can become next TE1 after Olsen

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Overview
Flex tight end with enough route acumen and separation quickness to open throwing windows, but modest ball skills and below-average hands can turn potential completions into drops. Hopkins' issue with catch consistency has been ongoing and is unlikely to change as a pro. While the athletic talent looks good in space, there was a noticeable drop in production and opportunities when matched against man-cover talent. Hopkins could be viewed as a one-dimensional slot tight end with Day 3 draft potential, but his issues as a pass-catcher could limit his long-term prospects.
Strengths

• Has athletic traits to work with
• Dashes out with good quickness and forward lean into routes
• Natural and smooth getting in and out of the top of his route
• Quick to search for football after climbing past coverage in the seam
• Above-average feel for soft spots in zone
• Possesses route-running and play speed to open a throwing window
• Plays with adequate toughness
• Willing to take punishment working the middle
• Accelerates into collision with bigger bodies on wham blocks

Weaknesses

• Schemed into several wide-open catches
• Must improve play strength
• Had issues ungluing from physical catch-man coverage
• Troubling drop rate as pass-catcher
• Hands are stiff and technique needs work
• Labors to make ball adjustments to off-target throws
• Poor pad level and hand usage at point of attack
• Frenetic pace and body control hinder consistency as move blocker

 

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With the 114th pick, the Arizona Cardinals select Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA. 5-11, 214.

David Johnson and his grisly contract have moved along to the three-ring circus in Houston, so the Cards replenish their running back depth.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):

PROS: Has good speed and he will break his share of pursuit angles. Physical runner that will challenge defenders with pad level and explode into contact. Runs with good forward lean, behind his pads and with square shoulders. Has the power in his lower half to absorb contact and sustain his momentum. Executed behind a poor UCLA offensive line and showcased a competitive demeanor and found production.

CONS: Skill set is ordinary. Wasn’t much of a priority to get involved in the passing game and his performance in pass protection is underwhelming. There aren’t many examples of creativity or making defenders miss. Modest ability to showcase twitch and body control while stringing moves together. Lateral mobility and change of direction skills are ordinary.

BEST TRAIT - Physicality

WORST TRAIT - Elusiveness

RED FLAGS - None

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley found decent production in an underwhelming Bruins’ offense after transferring in from UC Davis. While his ability to attack the line of scrimmage with urgency and forward lean with square shoulders and physicality, his skill set is pedestrian. His elusiveness, agility and receiving skills fail to stand out and he doesn’t provide much value as a prospect. Kelley has a chance to compete for an RB3 role at the next level if he can provide quality contributions on special teams.

@NoleinATL You're up...We've made a lot of headway today and can wind it down when you're ready.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 115th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the
Cleveland Browns select

Willie Gay Jr LB Mississippi State University

Chemistry class is not concern, this guy plays at the next level

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Overview
Gay has experience lining up in a variety of linebacker roles, but might not have the feel to play in the middle on the next level. He's hard to miss on the field with his flailing arms and energetic playing style. He's a healthy hitter once he squares and attacks ball-carriers. He lacks instincts and angles to mirror ball-carriers from the gaps to the flanks, but he does a nice job of sticking and finishing when he's in position. His play speed and athleticism appear to be average and he has some zone cover talent. Carving out a defined role will be important if he is to make an NFL roster.
Strengths

• Frame and lower body thickness to hold up inside
• Reads quarterback's eyes and jumps the passing lane
• Weaves and closes with some juice as blitzer
• Flexed wide and helped smother receiver screens in 2018
• Plays with thud behind his pads
• Good strength to play through soft edges
• Short-area burst to close and pursue in space
• Finishes what he starts as a tackler
• Bodies, wraps and drags down runners with good efficiency

Weaknesses

• Held out of eight games in 2019 for his role in NCAA violations pertaining to an academic tutor
• Plays with extra steps and wasted motion
• Needs to play with better control and body composure between tackles
• Delay to trust and trigger prevents him from making more plays
• Tall tackler who needs to drop his aim
• Takes some poorly misjudged angles to the football
• Allows climbing blocks to get into him first
• Instincts to scrape with timing and leverage are below average

 

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With the 116th pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars select James Morgan, QB, Florida International University. 6-4, 229.

The trade of Nick Foles has left a dearth of depth in the Jags' QB room. They look down I-95 to bring in Morgan, a big kid with a big arm who showed off surprising athleticism at the Combine.

Per NFL.com:

By Lance Zierlein-NFL Analyst

Overview
It's easy to tell that the Green Bay native favors quarterbacks like Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers when you watch his tape. Unfortunately, while he has similar zip to the Packer legends, he's nowhere near as accurate and lacks any semblance of touch. Morgan is very capable of making impressive throws to all areas of the field, but his violent release and inconsistent footwork hinder functional ball placement and accuracy. His lack of pocket mobility and instincts make him too easy for defensive coordinators to assault with a variety of blitz packages. He's a tough guy with a big arm and the 2018 tape is the one to watch, but QB3 may be his ceiling.
Strengths

• Very tough player
• Gutted out knee injury that slowed him for almost the entire year
• Willing to sit down and eat punishment to release the throw
• Impressively low sack total, doing what he can to get the ball out
• Completion total ravaged by excessive drops in 2019
• Above-average hand size
• Can spin the ball with just a flick of the wrist
• Few windows are too tight for his velocity
• Can fling strikes into the teeth of the defense
• Shows ability to expedite his delivery when needed
• Flashes major league arm talent

Weaknesses

• Style makes it hard to find a consistent rhythm
• Rarely gets through a slate of progressions
• Fastball pitcher lacking accuracy in the strike zone
• Hips fly wide open in his delivery too often
• Throws short passes as hard as any quarterback ever
• Throws into contested spots rather than throwing receivers open
• Lacks necessary pocket mobility to find clean launch points
• Turns into a pass-rush punching bag unnecessarily
• Deep safeties read his eyes and shade his throws
• Carries football low, creating pocket fumbles

Sources Tell Us

"The 2018 tape is better because he was healthy and wasn't forcing it as much. I thought he helped himself during the Shrine Bowl week." -- Director of scouting for NFC team

@NoleinATL Looks like we're beginning to get more into developmental guys to provide depth for training camp (hopefully). This is challenging.

 

[NoleLizards]

@NoleinATL I'll check in later this evening...I'm unplugging for now.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 117th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select

J.R. Reed S Georgia

Need some depth in the defensive backfield

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Xavier Woods
Overview
Productive, football-savvy prospect with unremarkable traits and explosiveness, but an elevated football IQ to make up for it. He needs to prove he can hit the baseline speed and athleticism numbers as a split-safety who can drop into the box or cover tight ends despite his slender frame. His instinctive brand of football allows him to play chess against quarterbacks, but he could struggle if the offensive scheme is able to isolate him against a vertical target. The size, length and speed won't impress and he's not a rangy player, but toughness and smarts could push him beyond the measurables.
Strengths

• Comes from NFL bloodlines
• Production has spanned across multiple columns
• Covers big slots and tight ends
• Football smart with wheels turning during the play
• Plays with veteran's instincts and anticipation
• Looks for pathway to the passing lane when driving on the ball
• Runs through targets, attempting to jar catch loose
• Hard swipe/punch to fluster the catch point
• Toughness level to get after plays inside the box
• Rolls downhill with gather-and-balance mechanism to tackle
• Doesn't rush as a tackler and looks to center his strike

Weaknesses

• Below average safety frame with narrow hips and short arms
• Lacks explosive athleticism
• Gives ground to route breaks/turns in man-to-man coverage
• One speed closer on the ball
• Clunky weaving and changing direction from backpedal
• Must stay ahead of the play due to lack of recovery talent
• Late release targets sneak away from his sight
• Below average sideline-to-sideline play speed in run support
• Needs more size and strength as down safety

Sources Tell Us

"He does more with less because he's a smart player and he's well-coached." -- Area scout for NFC team

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 118th pick, the Denver Broncos select Quez Watkins, WR, University of Southern Mississippi. 6-0, 185.

For some reason, Denver has yet to address its glaring need at receiver across from Courtland Sutton. Here the Broncos have hopefully found a diamond in the rough in a prospect who dominated in Conference USA before blazing a 4.35-40 at the Combine.

Per NFL.com:

By Lance Zierlein,NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-J'Mon Moore

Overview
Early-entry prospect with adequate size and speed but needs to prove he can rise to the occasion against NFL competition. Watkins' confidence has been affected by level of competition and his catch focus appears to change when he works into traffic. Hip tightness limits route effectiveness, but he runs well enough to work vertically and across the field with modest separation and above-average jump-ball talent. His leap in production is a good sign, but if he doesn't do a better job of getting away from press, he will have a hard time making it. The potential outweighs the concerns and he should be a Day 3 selection with a shot at becoming a WR4/5.
Strengths

• Adequate size/speed combination outside
• Grew into his athletic ability in 2019
• Play was much more composed and explosive
• At his best playing vertical and running through zones
• Workable separation on over routes and crossers
• Getting better making catches in a crowd
• Leaper with good timing to alter jump-ball odds
• Sudden burst after catch to get away from immediate tackler
• Can compete as kick/punt returner

Weaknesses

• Unable to maintain level of play against better competition
• Hemmed up by physicality of Alabama's Trevon Diggs
• Hands and feet need more schooling to defeat cramped release
• Hip tightness restricts flow of route
• Struggles to bend and brake on intermediate comebacks
• Late adjusting to underthrown balls
• Shows signs of skittishness working into traffic
• Appears to be a body-catcher by nature

Sources Tell Us

"I might be a little higher on him than some others you talk to because I saw improvement and I see areas of his game that can keep getting better with time and work." -- Area scout for NFC team

Your pick @NoleinATL.