2020
Rookie Report
- Rankings and Reports by Cody Garrett
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2020
ROOKIE REPORT
– Rankings and Reports by Cody Garrett
Back in 2018, our team released a Rookie Report in addition to our annual Devy Watch guide. Since then, we’ve had requests to bring that back. Cody Garrett decided to take on that challenge by himself this year. Below, you’ll find Cody’s Dynasty Superflex Rookie Rankings. Click on a player’s name to jump straight to his scouting report.
Back in 2018, our team released a Rookie Report in addition to our annual Devy Watch guide. Since then, we’ve had requests to bring that back. Cody Garrett decided to take on that challenge by himself this year.
Below, you’ll find Cody’s Dynasty Superflex Rookie Rankings.
2020 SUPERFLEX ROOKIE RANKINGS
2020 SUPERFLEX ROOKIE RANKINGS
1. CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE, RB, KCC
2. JONATHAN TAYLOR, RB, IND
3. TUA TAGOVAILOA, QB, MIA
4. JOE BURROW, QB, CIN
5. D'ANDRE SWIFT, RB, DET
6. JERRY JEUDY, WR, DEN
7. CEEDEE LAMB, WR, DAL
8. JUSTIN JEFFERSON, WR, MIN
9. CAM AKERS, RB, LAR
10. J.K. DOBBINS, RB, BAL
11. HENRY RUGGS, WR, LV
12. JUSTIN HERBERT, QB, LAC
13. TEE HIGGINS, WR, CIN
14. JALEN REAGOR, WR, PHI
15. AJ DILLON, RB, GBP
16. BRYAN EDWARDS, WR, LV
17. TYLER JOHNSON, WR, TBB
18. LAVSIKA SHENAULT, WR, JAC
19. ENO BENJAMIN, RB, ARI
20. CHASE CLAYPOOL, WR, PIT
21. DENZEL MIMS, WR, NYJ
22. KE'SHAWN VAUGHN, RB, TBB
23. ANTHONY MCFARLAND, RB, PIT
24. JOSHUA KELLEY, RB, LAC
25. ZACK MOSS, RB, BUF
26. ANTONIO GANDY-GOLDEN, WR, WAS
27. BRANDON AIYUK, WR, SF
28. MICHAEL PITTMAN, WR, IND
29. JORDAN LOVE, QB, GBP
30. JACOB EASON, QB, IND
31. VAN JEFFERSON, WR, LAR
32. COLE KMET, TE, CHI
33. BRYCEN HOPKINS, TE, LAR
34. ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM, TE, DEN
35. LYNN BOWDEN, JR., WR, LV
36. K.J. HILL, WR, LAC
SCOUTING REPORTS
SCOUTING REPORTS
CLYDE
EDWARDS-HELAIRE
LSU
DRAFTED BY THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (ROUND 1, PICK 32)
RB: 1
OVR: 1
PROFILE
HT: 5’7″
WT: 207
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 5.7
RUSH YARDS: 2103
RUSH TDs: 23
RECEPTIONS: 69
REC YARDS: 595
REC TDs: 1
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.6
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 92.46
VERTICAL: 39.5″
BROAD JUMP: 123″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Pass Catching
Quickness
Vision
Production
Speed
Edwards-Helaire is another one of the more complete backs in this draft with an excellent all-around game. He is extremely quick using his feet and twitch to make defenders miss even in tight spaces. He has tremendous vision being able to find the holes in the defense and make the right moves to get to the open areas. CEH is one of the best, if not the best, pass catching backs in the class. He is incredible out of the backfield and can even line up on the outside and beat LBs with his route running. CEH was also very productive in his final season with over 1,400 yards rushing, 17 total TDs, and 55 receptions for over 400 yards.
Edwards-Helaire’s biggest knock is easily his long speed. While he is very quick and twitched up, he only clocked a 4.6 forty at the combine. Something that could hurt his big play ability.
Landing Spot: The consensus best landing spot is the Chiefs and we all waited to see if someone would land there. Turns out it was CEH and in the first round! This is the best fit of styles and team in this class. CEH does exactly what the Chiefs want out of their RB and should be an early contributor and catch a ton of passes.
JONATHAN
TAYLOR
WISCONSIN
DRAFTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (ROUND 2, PICK 9)
RB: 2
OVR: 2
PROFILE
HT: 5’10”
WT: 226
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 6.7
RUSH YARDS: 6174
RUSH TDs: 50
RECEPTIONS: 42
REC YARDS: 407
REC TDs: 5
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.39
3-CONE: 7.01
SHUTTLE: 4.24
SPEED SCORE: 121.7
VERTICAL: 36″
BROAD JUMP: 123″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Speed
Vision
Production
Pass Catching
Jonathan Taylor is one of the more impressive and productive RBs in CFB history. Taylor ran for over 2,000 yards in back-to-back seasons and missed that mark by only 23 yards his freshman year. He hit the double-digit TD mark every year and racked up an impressive 26 total TDs in 2019. Taylor has excellent size at 5’10” and 226 pounds and ran a blazing 4.39 forty yard dash at the combine. Taylor has great vision and patience waiting for the holes to open up along the offensive line and exploding upfield for huge gains. Taylor landed on my Low Risk 2 category in my RB Prediction Model.
Taylor’s biggest knocks are his ball security and pass-catching ability. He will need to hold onto the ball in order to stay on the field as well as develop some pass-catching chops.
Landing Spot: I love this landing spot. While I do like Marlon Mack, JT is a MUCH better player. He hits an offense with an elite offensive line and now a veteran QB. There should be some nice holes to run through and he could be a high producer early.
TUA
TAGOVAILOA
ALABAMA
DRAFTED BY THE MIAMI DOLPHINS (ROUND 1, PICK 5)
QB: 1
OVR: 3
PROFILE
HT: 6’0″
WT: 217
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
PASS YARDS: 7442
PASS TDs: 87
INTs: 11
AY/A: 10.9
COMP %: 69.3
RUSH YARDS: 340
RUSH TDs: 9
COMBINE TESTING
HAND SIZE: 10″
40: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Quick Release
Intelligence
Arm Strength
Pocket Presence
Accuracy
Injury History
Tua Tagovailoa is one of the more impressive and complete QBs I have scouted. For starters, he has good size as he reportedly weighed in at 230lbs at Alabama’s junior pro day. He is also one of the more intelligent players, not just in this draft, but from the past few drafts. He does an excellent job of deciphering the defense pre-snap and getting his team into a position to win. He is also incredible after the snap, reading the defense and using his eyes to move the second and third level defenders. Mechanically, Tua has elite traits across the board. He does an excellent job of working from within the pocket and using his feet when necessary. He also has a lightning-quick release and pinpoint accuracy. I have seen people knock his accuracy, but when you watch the tape, he is putting the ball right on his receivers even when they are covered. Lastly, he has the arm strength to make every throw in the book and the zip on his passes to fit the ball into tight windows.
Tua’s only knock from me is his injury history. We have seen a slew of injuries from an ankle to a wrist, and most recently, a hip injury. While he may be at full strength now, his injury history is cause for concern.
Landing Spot: I love Tua landing with the Dolphins. There will be almost no competition and he should start day one. He has a decent core of weapons around him that the Dolphins should build on. He may not light the world on fire day one, but he has the keys to the kingdom.
JOE
BURROW
LSU
DRAFTED BY THE CINCINNATI BENGALS (ROUND 1, PICK 1)
QB: 2
OVR: 4
PROFILE
HT: 6’3″
WT: 221
DRAFT DAY AGE: 23
COLLEGE STATS
PASS YARDS: 8852
PASS TDs: 78
INTs: 11
AY/A: 10.5
COMP %: 66.8
RUSH YARDS: 820
RUSH TDs: 13
COMBINE TESTING
HAND SIZE: 9″
40: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Arm Strength
Pocket Presence
Mental Processing
Accuracy
One Year of Production
Age
Joe Burrow burst onto the scene this season, going from a UDFA grade to the likely #1 overall pick. When you turn on the tape, you can see why he flew up draft boards this season. Burrow does an excellent job of working from within the pocket using his feet to avoid rushers but still has the athleticism to get out and make plays with his legs if need be. He does a great job of going through his progressions and making the smart read/play. For me, Burrow’s arm strength isn’t a concern. We saw him chucking the ball all over the field this season, making big play after big play, and fitting passes into tight windows. And he wasn’t just throwing to open receivers; Burrow showed incredible accuracy all season. He routinely threw his receivers open and dropped passes in the bucket on deep throws.
The two biggest questions for Burrow are his age and limited production. He is already 23-years-old and will turn 24 during his rookie season. The list of “older” QBs that saw success is very short. On top of that, he only showed one season of high-level production. Granted, it was an all-time great season, but people will wonder if he was a product of the system.
Landing Spot: Most think landing with the Bengals is a death sentence; I do not. This team is loaded with weapons and they added more through the draft. He is also paired with an offensive-minded coach who should put him in positions to win. Burrow could be in line for a fast start and a solid overall career.
D'ANDRE
SWIFT
GEORGIA
DRAFTED BY THE DETROIT LIONS (ROUND 2, PICK 3)
RB: 3
OVR: 5
PROFILE
HT: 5’8″
WT: 212
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 6.6
RUSH YARDS: 2885
RUSH TDs: 20
RECEPTIONS: 73
REC YARDS: 666
REC TDs: 5
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.48
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 105.26
VERTICAL: 35.5″
BROAD JUMP: 121″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Quickness
Pass Catching
Never Asked to Carry a Full Workload
Strength
Swift may be the best all-around player in this class. He is explosive off the ball and has very good long speed clocking a 4.48 forty at the combine. Swift is also very quick and has excellent footwork. He routinely makes defenders miss and is able to zig zag his way through a defense. He also does a great job catching the football out of the backfield and is one of the only backs that has true three-down potential right off the bat.
Swift will need to work on his play strength in order to be more effective at taking on a defender heads up. Georgia is known for deploying a multi-player committee out of the backfield, so it will also be interesting to see if he is able to physically hold up to a full workload.
Landing Spot: This is a nice spot for Swift to end up in. While Kerryon is a good RB that could steal some touches, he just hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Swift can step in and be their three-down RB immediately.
JERRY
JEUDY
ALABAMA
DRAFTED BY THE DENVER BRONCOS (ROUND 1, PICK 15)
WR: 1
OVR: 6
PROFILE
HT: 6’1″
WT: 193
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 159
REC YARDS: 2742
REC TDs: 26
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.45
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: 4.53
SPEED SCORE: 98.43
VERTICAL: 35″
BROAD JUMP: 120″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Route Running
Speed
Explosive
Hands
Thin Frame
Concentration Drops
Jerry Jeudy came to Alabama as a highly rated prospect and certainly didn’t disappoint during his time with the Crimson Tide and is leaving as one of the more complete wideouts in this class. For starters, Jeudy has elite level route running. He runs very crisp routes with little wasted movement and does an excellent job using his short-area quickness to win early. He is very fluid and can run any route on the route tree at a very high level. He is also a very explosive player off the LOS with great top-end speed clocking a 4.45 40 at the combine. He can get over the top of defenders in a hurry and create separation down the field. Jeudy is also a good hands catcher and does a great job high pointing the football.
Jeudy’s big knock will be his frame and whether he has the build to be the top dog on an offense. Weighing in under 200 pounds, it would be wise for Jeudy to put on a little more muscle in order to better hold up at the next level. And while he does have very good hands, he does see the occasional concentration drop from time to time.
Landing Spot: If you asked me, there were better landing spots for Jeudy. I am not sure he takes over Sutton as the WR1. Not only that, but the Broncos loaded up on weapons. So the question is, can Lock distribute enough to make all these guys relevant along with a stud RB? My guess is no, and this landing spot gives Jeudy a hit in value.
CEEDEE
LAMB
OKLAHOMA
DRAFTED BY THE DALLAS COWBOYS (ROUND 1, PICK 17)
WR: 2
OVR: 7
PROFILE
HT: 6’2″
WT: 198
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 173
REC YARDS: 3292
REC TDs: 32
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.5
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 96.57
VERTICAL: 34.5″
BROAD JUMP: 124″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Catch Radius
Hands
Route Running
Playmaker
Average Speed
System
Lamb appears to fall as the WR1 on most boards, and it is hard to really argue. Lamb has some incredible hands and rarely sees a drop. He also has a great catch radius and does a fantastic job of battling for the football in traffic. He is also able to fight on the 50/50 passes and position himself to make the play. Lamb is also a very solid route runner. He does a great job winning early in his routes with quickness and crisp routes while also knowing how to leverage defenders to create separation down the field. And once the ball is in his hands, Lamb is an electric playmaker. He routinely takes short routes and turns them into big plays, many times breaking tackles along the way. He is a player that you want to get the ball in his hands as quickly as possible and let him turn it into something special.
The big weakness for Lamb for me is his average speed. While running a 4.5 isn’t terrible, he certainly won’t be blowing the top off the defense strictly with speed. I also question whether he is a product of an OU system that has seen a number of wideouts put up big numbers.
Landing Spot: This is a good spot for football, but less so for fantasy purposes. Lamb will have to compete with a stud WR Amari Cooper along with hoping to steal looks from Gallup. Oh, and they also love feeding Zeke in the backfield. With Dak not being a sling it all over the field type of player, I think this hurts Lamb’s value a bit.
JUSTIN
JEFFERSON
LSU
DRAFTED BY THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS (ROUND 1, PICK 22)
WR: 3
OVR: 8
PROFILE
HT: 6’1″
WT: 202
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 165
REC YARDS: 2415
REC TDs: 24
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.43
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 104.9
VERTICAL: 37.5″
BROAD JUMP: 126″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Quickness
Route Running
Production
Role Versatility
Concentration Drops
Justin Jefferson was one of my favorite players to watch and a guy who has one of the highest ceilings of anyone in this class. Jefferson has incredible speed and is very explosive off the LOS. Jefferson clocked a 4.43 forty at the combine, and that speed shows up on tape as he routinely burns defenders out the gate. He also has incredible short-area quickness and uses it to beat DBs early in his routes. Overall, his route running is very, very good. He does an excellent job of using leverage to create space and set up defenders to get them out of position. He has a full route tree and can win in a number of ways. And on an LSU team that has perhaps the best WR room in the country and perhaps the best wideout in 2021 (Chase), Jefferson still caught over 100 passes and a staggering 18 TDs!
The biggest question mark for me is his ability to play in any position. At LSU, he lined up almost exclusively in the slot, so we didn’t get to see much of how he can work on the outside. He also has shown the occasional concentration drop that he will need to clean up.
Landing Spot: I love this landing spot for Jefferson! They have a need with Diggs heading out leaving over 1,000 yards up for grabs. The question will be how he and Thielen can coexist since they both play primarily out of the slot. But, the need is there, and Jefferson has the talent.
CAM
AKERS
FLORIDA STATE
DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES RAMS (ROUND 2, PICK 20)
RB: 4
OVR: 9
PROFILE
HT: 5’10”
WT: 217
DRAFT DAY AGE: 20
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 4.9
RUSH YARDS: 2875
RUSH TDs: 27
RECEPTIONS: 69
REC YARDS: 486
REC TDs: 7
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.47
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: 4.42
SPEED SCORE: 108.71
VERTICAL: 35.5″
BROAD JUMP: 122″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Play Strength
Quickness
Patience
Pass Catching
Production
Vision
Cam Akers was the highest-rated RB in his high school class, and his talent matched that in college. Akers has excellent speed, especially for a player his size, clocking a 4.47 forty at the combine, and he hit many big plays during his career. He uses his strength very well in the run game routinely shedding potential tacklers. He is also very patient and rarely gets out ahead of himself before the line can open up a lane for him. Akers is also very quick and his good footwork to make defenders miss even in tight spaces.
Akers wasn’t overly productive in college, partly due to a very poor offense and offensive line. This also had a bit of an effect on his vision as he routinely saw defenders in the backfield and struggled to find the right lanes.
Landing Spot: Another excellent landing spot here! The Rams just sent their star RB out, and now Akers can slide in as the workhorse. Akers is a perfect fit for this offense and the opportunity to take over is there. He could end up being highly productive from day one.
J.K.
DOBBINS
OHIO STATE
DRAFTED BY THE BALTIMORE RAVENS (ROUND 2, PICK 23)
RB: 5
OVR: 10
PROFILE
HT: 5’9″
WT: 209
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 6.2
RUSH YARDS: 4459
RUSH TDs: 38
RECEPTIONS: 71
REC YARDS: 645
REC TDs: 5
COMBINE TESTING
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Play Strength
Vision
Production
Patience
System
J.K. Dobbins is a back with excellent build and play strength. He is 5’9” and a chiseled up 205 pounds and does a great job using his strength to run through tacklers and stay on his feet. Dobbins has very good long speed and is explosive through the hole routinely breaking off huge runs. He also has tremendous vision being able to see the holes in the defense and make the cuts necessary to get to them. He is also one of the more productive RBs in the class finishing second on Ohio State’s career rushing leaderboard behind only Archie Griffin.
Dobbins’ big knock from a running standpoint is his patience. He has a tendency to want to hit the big plays on every run and doesn’t wait for his blocking to set up. I also question if he is a product of the Ohio State system as we have seen many backs be productive and also saw his production spike once Fields came in.
Landing Spot: This is a less than ideal spot for Dobbins in my opinion. They have a quality RB they just signed in Ingram who was very productive. While he is a good compliment to Ingram, I am not sure he will get enough touches early on to even be a viable RB2. It may be a year or two before Dobbins can be counted on as a workhorse.
HENRY
RUGGS III
ALABAMA
DRAFTED BY THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (ROUND 1, PICK 12)
WR: 4
OVR: 11
PROFILE
HT: 5’11”
WT: 188
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 98
REC YARDS: 1716
REC TDs: 24
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.27
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 113.1
VERTICAL: 42″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Explosive
Route Running
Hands
Size
Production
Henry Ruggs is one of the more polarizing players in this draft with rankings all over the board. Regardless of where you rank him, he is a big play waiting to happen at any moment. Obviously, you can’t talk about Ruggs without mentioning his blazing speed. Ruggs clocked an astonishing 4.27 40 at the combine, and you see that on tape. He routinely takes short, quick routes and turns them into giant plays. He is also very explosive off the LOS with excellent route running, making it tough for DBs to stick with him. And he is smart enough to know how to use defenders’ leverage against them. Ruggs also has very good hands and does a great job of catching the ball away from his body.
Ruggs’ biggest knock is easily his size. At only 188 pounds, he will need to add some weight in order to be more effective at the next level. And while Bama did have a ton of playmakers on their offense, you have to question Ruggs’ lack of production and never being the “go-to” guy on the team.
Landing Spot: The Raiders had a huge need at WR and Ruggs fills that need. I am not sure Ruggs has the ability to be an alpha, WR1 type of player, but I do have confidence they can scheme him properly to make him productive. The Raiders also added other receivers through the draft so the worry will be there there are too many mouths to feed.
JUSTIN
HERBERT
OREGON
DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (ROUND 1, PICK 6)
QB: 3
OVR: 12
PROFILE
HT: 6’6″
WT: 236
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
PASS YARDS: 10541
PASS TDs: 95
INTs: 23
AY/A: 8.8
COMP%: 64.0
RUSH YARDS: 560
RUSH TDs: 13
COMBINE TESTING
HAND SIZE: 10″
40: 4.68
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Arm Strength
Mechanics
System
Inconsistency
For me, Justin Herbert is another guy that has a wide range of outcomes and isn’t the sure-fire top 10 prospect many have pegged him to be. Herbert does have prototypical size standing at 6’6” 240lbs and incredible arm strength to go with it. He is a player that can throw the ball all over the yard and fire passes into tight windows. He is also very mechanically sound; something I usually don’t see from 6’6”+ QBs. He does a great job of mirroring his feet and has a beautiful release on his throws.
One thing I question with Herbert is the system he played in. It was very QB-friendly and had him throwing into big windows. He also made a ton of short, easy throws. Herbert was also wildly inconsistent from game to game, something that worries me when moving up to the next level.
Landing Spot: The Chargers may not have fans to watch Herbert, but man will he have some weapons to use! He heads to an offense with two very good receivers, a stud TE, and an all-purpose back. This should hopefully lead to a productive career for Herbert.
TEE
HIGGINS
CLEMSON
DRAFTED BY THE CINCINNATI BENGALS (ROUND 2, PICK 1)
WR: 5
OVR: 13
PROFILE
HT: 6’4″
WT: 216
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 135
REC YARDS: 2448
REC TDs: 27
COMBINE TESTING
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Hands
Length
Ball Tracking
Average Speed
Limited Route Tree
Tee Higgins had some early hype this draft season, and I am not sure why it died down. Higgins has excellent size and length at 6’4” 216lbs. He does an excellent job of using that length to play above the rim and win on jump balls, making him a huge red zone threat. Higgins also has very strong and reliable hands. He is able to pluck the ball out of the air even when the ball isn’t put right on him. He is consistently making acrobatic and diving grabs. Higgins is also an elite ball tracker. He has an excellent feel of where the defender is while tracking the ball and creates separation when going up for the ball.
Higgins doesn’t have “bad” speed, but he isn’t a burner by any means. He mainly uses long strides to try and create separation downfield, which may be tougher at the next level. He also ran a very limited route tree in college and will need to add more to his repertoire.
Landing Spot: Tee Higgins lands on a team loaded with weapons and the top overall pick at QB. He may be behind some of the wideouts to begin with, but A.J. Green is getting older, and Higgins could fill that role nicely. If he can carve out a role once Green leaves, he could be Burrow’s favorite target for a long time.
JALEN
REAGOR
TCU
DRAFTED BY THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (ROUND 1, PICK 21)
WR: 6
OVR: 14
PROFILE
HT: 5’11”
WT: 206
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 148
REC YARDS: 2248
REC TDs: 22
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.47
3-CONE: 7.31
SHUTTLE: 4.46
SPEED SCORE: 103.2
VERTICAL: 42″
BROAD JUMP: 138″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Explosive
High Pointing
Speed
Physicality
Ball Tracking
Limited Route Tree
Limited Prouction
Reagor may be at the top of the list when it comes to the number of people who have a man-crush on him, and I can see why. Reagor is extremely explosive off the LOS and can blow by DBs early in the play. He has elite top-end/long speed clocking a 4.47 forty at the combine. Reagor also plays very physically. From the start of his route when defenders try to press him, all the way to battling for the football, it is hard to overpower Reagor physically. He is also very good at playing the ball. He does a fantastic job of tracking the ball in the air and winning on long plays and is also great at high-pointing the football, especially on the 50/50 plays.
Reagor will need to expand his route tree at the next level. He didn’t run a ton of different routes, mainly due to the offensive scheme. Reagor also had limited production, barely cracking 1,000 yards one time. Part of this is due to poor QB play, but it should still be worrisome.
Landing Spot: Reagor flew up draft boards and landed in the first round and in a very good spot. The Eagles are in desperate need of WR help, and Reagor should be great for their system. There is a lot of production to be had in Philly, so I love Reagor landing here.
AJ
DILLON
BOSTON COLLEGE
DRAFTED BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS (ROUND 2, PICK 30)
RB: 6
OVR: 15
PROFILE
HT: 6’0″”
WT: 247
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 5.2
RUSH YARDS: 4382
RUSH TDs: 38
RECEPTIONS: 21
REC YARDS: 236
REC TDs: 2
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.53
3-CONE: 7.19
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 117.31
VERTICAL: 41″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Athleticism
Production
Play Strength
Speed
Pass Catching
Versatility
AJ Dillon is a big, bruising back with some impressive athleticism for a guy his size. Dillon checked in at 6’0 and 247 pounds and clocked an impressive 4.53 forty yard dash. He was also able to add a 41” vert a 131” broad jump on top of that. Dillon runs exactly how you would expect a big back to run. He doesn’t shy away from contact and routinely runs through defenders. He also has very good long speed. On tape, you constantly see him break through tackles and burst up field for huge gains, something unexpected from a guy his size. Dillon landed in the Low Risk 2 category in my RB Prediction Model.
Dillon will need to put some work in on his pass catching as he only snagged 21 catches in his college career. He is also not too versatile and mostly a north-south runner.
Landing Spot: This wasn’t the ideal landing spot. While he is a much different player, the Packers have a quality RB in Aaron Jones. They do compliment each other well, but I am not sure this offense will run the ball enough to feed them both.
BRYAN
EDWARDS
SOUTH CAROLINA
DRAFTED BY THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (ROUND 3, PICK 17)
WR: 7
OVR: 16
PROFILE
HT: 6’3″
WT: 212
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 234
REC YARDS: 3045
REC TDs: 22
COMBINE TESTING
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Hands
Quickness
50/50 Balls
Lack of High-Level Production
Long Speed
Bryan Edwards is a player I have always had a slight man-crush on, especially since I am partial to big receivers. Edwards has very good size standing at 6’3” and 212 pounds. He does an excellent job of using his size and length to win with his incredible catch radius. He also has very strong hands and does a fantastic job of plucking the ball away from his body, even in traffic with defenders draped over him. Edwards is also a very quick player, especially for a player his size. He has very good lateral agility and uses quick feet to win early in his routes. He is also an animal when it comes to 50/50 balls. He does a great job of going over the top of defenders and creating separation at the catch point, making him an incredible red zone threat.
Edwards had a very early breakout age but was never able to crack 1,000 yards during his college career. Much of this is due to poor QB play but still needs to be taken into account. He also lacks the long speed to be a deep play threat and likely won’t be a player that burns DBs.
Landing Spot: I’m torn on this landing spot. The Raiders need a big body, alpha WR like Edwards, so in that sense it is great. But they also used their top pick on Ruggs as well as added other playmakers in the draft. I think he will have a prominent role on this offense and could be a sleeper in this rookie class.
TYLER
JOHNSON
MINNESOTA
DRAFTED BY THE TAMPA BAY BUCS (ROUND 5, PICK 16)
WR: 8
OVR: 17
PROFILE
HT: 6’1″
WT: 206
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 213
REC YARDS: 3305
REC TDs: 33
COMBINE TESTING
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Route Running
Hands
Production
Quickness
Speed
Tyler Johnson was my top WR heading into the season, and while he may have dropped just a bit, he still has a ton of impressive traits. His route running is at an elite level, and he doesn’t get the credit he deserves in that regard. Johnson does an excellent job of winning early in his routes using quick feet to get around the DB. He does an excellent job setting up defenders and using leverage very well to create separation to go up for the grab. Johnson also has very good, strong hands. He does a great job of catching the ball in traffic and away from his body as well as going up for 50/50 balls. Johnson’s production also can’t be ignored. Over 1,000 yards receiving for two straight seasons along with double-digit TDs each year. In an offense with another stud wideout, putting up big numbers in a quality conference shows he can produce at a high level.
Johnson’s biggest knock is easily his speed. While I don’t think it is as big of a concern as others do, it certainly can’t be ignored. He isn’t the type of player that will burn defenders or create downfield separation with his speed.
Landing Spot: I am a big fan of this landing spot for Johnson. He is a technician with his routes with good timing and good hands; things Brady loves. He is a guy that can line up in the slot with the two big bodied wideouts lined up outside and give Brady a reliable possession receiver to throw to. His ceiling may be limited with two other studs there, but he could be a PPR machine here.
LAVISKA
SHENAULT
COLORADO
DRAFTED BY THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (ROUND 2, PICK 10)
WR: 9
OVR: 18
PROFILE
HT: 6’1″
WT: 227
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 149
REC YARDS: 1943
REC TDs: 10
YDS/CARRY: 6.7
RUSH YARDS: 280
RUSH TD: 7
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.58
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Explosive
Versatile
Playmaker
Route Tree
Route Running
Laviska Shenault is one of my favorite players to watch, but he has a wide range of outcomes at the next level. Shenault is a very explosive player and can get up to top speed quickly. While he wasn’t able to run at the combine, you could see on tape that he has the big-time speed to make plays deep downfield. He isn’t the most gifted route runner nor does he run a ton of different routes, but he routinely wins using his speed and strength. Shenault is also a very versatile player and could be a big-time weapon under the right coach. He routinely lines up all over the field including lining up as a running back and taking direct snaps. Ultimately, Shenault is one of the best playmakers in this draft. He can take the ball and make big plays out of nothing and is elite with the ball in hands.
As mentioned above, Shenault’s biggest weakness is his limited route tree. His offense didn’t ask him to run too many different routes and he could use some improvement overall as a route runner at the next level.
Landing Spot: This is a solid spot for Shenault to land in. They need someone to compliment Chark, and he can certainly do that. He will be a good outlet for Minshew and a guy that can do some creative things for this offense. He may not be a WR1 in fantasy but could rise to a nice WR2 option.
ENO
BENJAMIN
ARIZONA STATE
DRAFTED BY THE ARIZONA CARDINALS (ROUND 7, PICK 8)
RB: 7
OVR: 19
PROFILE
HT: 5’9″
WT: 207
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 5.0
RUSH YARDS: 2867
RUSH TDs: 27
RECEPTIONS: 82
REC YARDS: 625
REC TDs: 4
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.57
3-CONE: 6.97
SHUTTLE: 4.25
SPEED SCORE: 94.92
VERTICAL: 39″
BROAD JUMP: 122″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Balance
Play Strength
Pass Catching
Vision
Long Speed
Eno Benjamin was one of my favorite backs entering the season, and even though he slipped a bit in rankings, Benjamin is loaded with talent. Benjamin has incredible balance being able to absorb big hits and stay on his feet. He also has incredible play strength. He isn’t afraid to take on defenders head on and has been known to drag defenders for extra yards. He also has very good vision and is able to find the holes and open cutback lanes in the defense. Benjamin adds in some pass-catching ability giving him true three-down potential.
The biggest knock on Benjamin for me is his long speed. He clocked in with a 4.57 forty and will need to improve on that in order to be a big time play-making threat.
Landing Spot: This may be a perfect landing spot, especially from a late round RB perspective. I am not sold that the RBs on the Cards’ roster are workhorse type guys which leaves room for Eno to not only steal touches but to eventually take over the backfield.
CHASE
CLAYPOOL
NOTRE DAME
DRAFTED BY THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS (ROUND 2, PICK 17)
WR: 10
OVR: 20
PROFILE
HT: 6’0″
WT: 205
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 98
REC YARDS: 1666
REC TDs: 11
COMBINE TESTING
40 TIME: 4.38
3-CONE TIME: 6.66
SHUTTLE: 4.43
SPEED SCORE: 112.49
VERTICAL: 38.5″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Athleticism
50/50 Balls
Hands
Route Running
Inconsistent Separation
Chase Claypool had some struggles in his first three seasons but exploded his senior year. Claypool is one of the more athletic wideouts in recent memory and showed it off at the combine. He ran an impressive 4.42 forty and added a 40.5” vert! He does that at tremendous size standing at 6’4” and 238lbs. Claypool has incredibly strong hands and does an excellent job of catching the ball away from his body. He is also very good at winning in 50/50 situations using his strength to box out defenders and his catch radius to high point the ball.
Claypool will need to refine his route running and expand his route tree to become a more complete receiver at the next level. With all of his speed, he can struggle to create separation, something that improved route running can help fix.
Landing Spot: LOVE this spot for Claypool. The Steelers desperately needed someone opposite Juju and Claypool is a great compliment. They have different skill sets and his athleticism will be a huge asset and a favorite for Big Ben.
DENZEL
MIMS
BAYLOR
DRAFTED BY THE NEW YORK JETS (ROUND 2, PICK 27)
WR: 11
OVR: 21
PROFILE
HT: 6’3″
WT: 207
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 186
REC YARDS: 2925
REC TDs: 28
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.38
3-CONE: 6.66
SHUTTLE: 4.43
SPEED SCORE: 112.49
VERTICAL: 38.5″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Athleticism
Hands
Ball Tracking
Speed
Route Tree
Creating Separation
Denzel Mims is one of the most athletic players in this draft, and he showed that at the combine. At 6’3” and 207 pounds, Mims was able to run an impressive 4.38 40 at the combine along with a 38.5” vert and nearly 11ft broad jump. Mims speed shows up on tape as he is able to get downfield quickly and make big plays with the ball in his hands. Mims has an incredible catch radius and does a great job of plucking the ball away from his body and holding onto passes even in traffic. He is also very good at tracking the ball and adjusting his body to make a play.
Mims will need to expand his route tree as he wasn’t asked to run many different or complex routes at Baylor. He also lacks the ability to create consistent separation, especially when it comes to short/intermediate plays.
Landing Spot: Even though I don’t think Mims has the skill set to be a dominant WR1 for a team, he landed on a team with no main target at the position. So in that sense, this is a great spot to be in! Mims should get fed the ball often and could have a solid start to his career.
KE'SHAWN
VAUGHN
VANDERBILT
DRAFTED BY THE TAMPA BAY BUCS (ROUND 3, PICK 12)
RB: 8
OVR: 22
PROFILE
HT: 5’10”
WT: 214
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 5.8
RUSH YARDS: 3296
RUSH TDs: 30
RECEPTIONS: 66
REC YARDS: 648
REC TDs: 3
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.52
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 103.45
VERTICAL: 32″
BROAD JUMP: 117″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Play Strength
Production
Pass Catching
Vision
One Move Runner
Ke’Shawn Vaughn was a very productive back in college despite being on an average offense. He was able to hit the 1,000-yard mark in back to back seasons as well as total 21 TDs on the ground. He is also a solid pass catching back giving him the ability to be on the field even in passing situations. Vaughn has good long speed and routinely outruns defenders for big gains. He also has very good play strength and won’t go down on simple arm tackle attempts.
Vaughn’s vision is a major question mark, and he can struggle creating for himself. He tends to be a one move type of runner who will plant and go but lacks the ability to string along rushing moves or create yardage for himself.
Landing Spot: Vaughn landed in a solid spot with no true RB1 in the mix. With his ability in the passing game, Vaughn could see significant playing time early which gives him solid value as a rookie.
ANTHONY
MCFARLAND
MARYLAND
DRAFTED BY THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS (ROUND 4, PICK 18)
RB: 9
OVR: 23
PROFILE
HT: 5’8″
WT: 208
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 6.7
RUSH YARDS: 1648
RUSH TDs: 12
RECEPTIONS: 24
REC YARDS: 199
REC TDs: 1
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.44
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 107.04
VERTICAL: 29.5″
BROAD JUMP: 116″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Explosive
Quickness
Play Strength
Production
Anthony McFarland is a shorter but muscled up running back with solid athleticism. He has impressive long speed clocking a 4.44 forty at the combine and you see it on tape with a number of huge runs in his career. McFarland is also very explosive. When he sees the opening, he can burst through it in a hurry. McFarland has good vision to find the open seams in the defense and incredible play strength to run through potential tacklers.
With all his positive traits, McFarland had poor production over his time at Maryland. Part of it may be due to the offense or even an injury he was dealing with, either way, it is cause for concern.
Landing Spot: Another good spot here for McFarland. James Connor is the guy but was underwhelming last season and also had health issues. McFarland fits this system and if there are any hiccups, he could eventually steal a ton of touches.
JOSHUA
KELLEY
UCLA
DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (ROUND 4, PICK 6)
RB: 10
OVR: 24
PROFILE
HT: 5’11”
WT: 212
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 5.1
RUSH YARDS: 2303
RUSH TDs: 24
RECEPTIONS: 38
REC YARDS: 264
REC TDs: 1
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.49
3-CONE: 6.95
SHUTTLE: 4.28
SPEED SCORE: 104.32
VERTICAL: 31″
BROAD JUMP: 121″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Explosive
Play Stength
Balance
Vision
Production
Pass Catching
Inconsistent
Joshua Kelley is a very athletic and pure runner. Kelley has excellent speed and burst clocking in a 4.49 forty at the combine. Kelley has very good vision, being able to find open seams in the defense and has an incredible explosion to burst up to the second and third levels. Kelley also has very good play strength and balance being able to absorb hits and stay on his feet to gain some extra yards.
Kelley’s overall production was good but it was very spotty. He would have huge games but also mix in many games with under 50 yards rushing. He also wasn’t much of a pass-catching threat putting into question his ability to be a three-down back at the next level.
Landing Spot: Great landing spot for Kelley! The Chargers lose Gordon and Kelley could step right in. His weakness in pass catching is Ekeler’s strength so they compliment each other perfectly. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Kelley get some early touches this season.
ZACK
MOSS
UTAH
DRAFTED BY THE BUFFALO BILLS (ROUND 3, PICK 22)
RB: 11
OVR: 25
PROFILE
HT: 5’9″
WT: 223
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 5.7
RUSH YARDS: 4067
RUSH TDs: 38
RECEPTIONS: 66
REC YARDS: 685
REC TDs: 3
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.65
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 95.39
VERTICAL: 33″
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Balance
Vision
Quickness
Production
Speed
Zack Moss is a very well-rounded back and one of the more productive in this class. Moss was able to rack up over 1,000 yards in three straight seasons including over 1,400 and 15 TDs his final season while adding in nearly 400 receiving yards. He has excellent size at 5’9” and muscled up 223 pounds. Moss has very good balance and is rarely knocked off his line. He uses great vision to find open running lanes and has great short area quickness to make defenders miss.
Moss was very underwhelming at the combine clocking in a 4.65 forty yard dash putting into question his long speed and ability to be a home run threat.
Landing Spot: This is a nice spot for Moss to land in. He is a different runner than Singletary, and I am not sure the Bills are sold on him being the go-to guy anyway. I think Moss could get some run early and could eventually take over as the primary runner if he plays well.
ANTONIO
GANDY-GOLDEN
LIBERTY
DRAFTED BY THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS (ROUND 4, PICK 36)
WR: 12
OVR: 26
PROFILE
HT: 6’4″
WT: 223
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 150
REC YARDS: 2433
REC TDs: 20
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.60
3-CONE: 7.33
SHUTTLE: 4.55
SPEED SCORE: 99.61
VERTICAL: 36″
BROAD JUMP: 127″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Route Running
Play Strength
Hands
Quickness
Ball Tracking
Size
Long Speed
Inconsistent Separation
Antonio Gandy-Golden is a big-bodied wide receiver with excellent agility, especially at his size at 6’4” and 223 pounds. Gandy-Golden does a great job of winning early in his routes and using his quickness to get defenders on tilt enough to get around them. He does a great job of using subtle movements and leverage in his routes to create separation. Gandy-Golden also has incredible hands. He is very strong and plucks the ball out of the air and away from his body. He does a great job of tracking the ball and high pointing the football over defenders on contested catches.
Gandy-Golden’s biggest weakness is his long speed. He does a great job in short areas, but he was only able to clock a 4.6 forty at the combine. And while he is a solid route runner, he isn’t consistent in gaining separation leaving him to make more contested catches than necessary.
Landing Spot: I think this is a great landing spot for AGG. The Skins could use more weapons, and AGG should compliment McLaurin very well. The question will be whether or not Haskins has what it takes to feed both players.
BRANDON
AIYUK
ARIZONA STATE
DRAFTED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (ROUND 1, PICK 25)
WR: 13
OVR: 27
PROFILE
HT: 6’0″
WT: 205
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 98
REC YARDS: 1666
REC TDs: 11
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.5
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 99.98
VERTICAL: 40″
BROAD JUMP: 128″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Short Area Quickness
Hands
Ball Tracking
Route Tree
Inconsistent Separation
Average Long Speed
Brandon Aiyuk is a receiver that burst onto the scene in 2019 after transferring from the JUCO ranks in 2018. Aiyuk has excellent short-area quickness that he uses to get around defenders as well as when he gets the ball in his hands. Aiyuk does a great job of turning short passes into big gains using his quickness and agility. He has solid hands and does a great job of catching the ball away from his body, but he will need to improve on contested catches. Aiyuk does a great job of tracking the ball in the air and routinely made big plays down the field even with defenders draped all over him. He also has a good route tree and shouldn’t struggle to improve on those routes at the next level.
Aiyuk can struggle at getting consistent separation on some of his routes resulting in him having to make contested catches. And while he has good speed, the 4.5 he clocked at the combine wasn’t quite what was expected.
Landing Spot: This is a very nice spot for Aiyuk to land. The 49ers let some WRs go this offseason, and they have a very good/creative offensive-minded coach. The downside, this team made their mark running the ball so there may never be the volume needed to be a top WR in fantasy.
MICHAEL
PITTMAN
USC
DRAFTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (ROUND 2, PICK 2)
WR: 14
OVR: 28
PROFILE
HT: 6’4″
WT: 223
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 171
REC YARDS: 2519
REC TDs: 19
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.52
3-CONE: 6.96
SHUTTLE: 4.14
SPEED SCORE: 106.85
VERT: 36.5″
BROAD: 121″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Production
50/50 Balls
Size
Hands
Route Running
Consistent Separation
Michael Pittman had decent production in his career but exploded his senior season with over 100 receptions, 1,200 yards receiving, and 11 TDs. He is a big wide-out at 6’4” and 220 pounds and is very strong with excellent hands. He is very strong at the catch point, catches the ball away from his body nicely, and is very good in contested catch situations. He is very good at going up and battling on 50/50 balls. He does a great job using his strength and leaping ability to create separation at the catch point.
Pittman will need to work on his route running and improving on his route tree. He doesn’t create consistent separation and has to rely on making grabs with defenders all over him.
Landing Spot: Pittman landed in a very nice situation with a veteran QB and excellent run game. He will be behind T.Y. Hilton in terms of targets, but there isn’t anything solidified behind him. He could fill in and be one of the go-to targets for Rivers.
JORDAN
LOVE
UTAH STATE
DRAFTED BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS (ROUND 1, PICK 26)
QB: 4
OVR: 29
PROFILE
HT: 6’4″
WT: 224
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
PASS YARDS: 8600
PASS TDs: 60
INTs: 29
AY/A: 7.6
COMP %: 61.2
RUSH YARDS: 403
RUSH TDs: 9
COMBINE TESTING
HAND SIZE: 10 1/2″
40: 4.74
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Touch
Accuracy
Athleticism
Arm Talent
Competition Level
Inconsistent Production
Jordan Love is one of my favorite prospects and a guy with a wide range of potential. Love is very mechanically sound and has impressive arm talent. He can throw from different arm angles and can even do it on the run. He throws with incredible touch and can drop passes in the bucket. Love also has very good accuracy and can put the ball anywhere he wants. He is routinely throwing receivers open and fits passes into tight windows. Love is also very athletic and can make big plays with his feet when needed.
For Love, his biggest question marks will be his level of competition and his inconsistent production. There isn’t much high-level competition in the Mountain West, so playing well against them doesn’t always hold the same weight. He also had a significant dip in production from his sophomore to junior season. Part of this is due to a coaching change and losing a ton of teammates, but it is still a red flag.
Landing Spot: This landing spot gets a ton of hate, but I love it! Rodgers is 36, which means there is no telling when he will call it a career. Love can sit, learn, and inherit a good offense. You may have to draft and stash, but it could be well worth it!
JACOB
EASON
WASHINGTON
DRAFTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (ROUND 4 , PICK 16)
QB: 5
OVR: 30
PROFILE
HT: 6’6″
WT: 231
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
PASS YARDS: 5590
PASS TDs: 39
INTs: 16
AY/A: 7.2
COMP %: 59.8
RUSH YARDS: -126
RUSH TDs: 2
COMBINE TESTING
HAND SIZE: 9 1/2″
40: 4.89
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Size
Arm Strength
Mechanics
Production
Jacob Eason is another player that had a ton of hype at the beginning of his college career but didn’t quite live up to it. Regardless, Eason has a ton of traits that NFL teams love that could lead him to be a high pick. His size jumps out immediately, standing at 6’6” 227lbs. He also has a very powerful arm to go with it. Eason is able to whip the ball downfield with relative ease and can rifle the ball into tight windows. He also has very solid mechanics from his footwork to his release.
Eason will get knocked for losing his starting job at Georgia to Jake Fromm. He also had very average production during his college career, which will put into question his ability to be a high level starting quarterback.
Landing Spot: The thought for Eason was he would land somewhere he can be groomed, and that is exactly what happened. This is a great situation for Eason to learn behind a potential HOF QB in Rivers and be ready to step into a loaded offense within the next few years.
VAN
JEFFERSON
FLORIDA
DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES RAMS (ROUND 2, PICK 25)
WR: 15
OVR: 31
PROFILE
HT: 6’1″
WT: 200
DRAFT DAY AGE: 23
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 175
REC YARDS: 2159
REC TDs: 16
COMBINE TESTING
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERT: N/A
BROAD: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Route Running
Versatility
Ball Tracking
Production
Speed
Van Jefferson is a solid, versatile receiver that does a lot of things well. He is a very good route runner and does a great job winning early in his routes. He has an extensive route tree and does an excellent job using leverage to create separation and set up DBs to get them off balance. Jefferson was effective lining up in all three spots at WR proving he has the ability to line up anywhere in the offense. He also does a great job tracking the ball and making plays on the ball.
Jefferson has average long speed so he won’t be a burner at the next level. He also had very average production over his career which makes me question his ability to be a top-end wide out at the next level.
Landing Spot: Jefferson landed in an offense that does a great job spreading the ball around and who just lost Cooks in a trade. Jefferson could be another good possession receiver for Goff, but he will also have some other competition for playing time.
COLE
KMET
NOTRE DAME
DRAFTED BY THE CHICAGO BEARS (ROUND 2, PICK 11)
TE: 1
OVR: 32
PROFILE
HT: 6’6″
WT: 262
DRAFT DAY AGE: 21
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 60
REC YARDS: 691
REC TDs: 6
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.7
3-CONE: 7.44
SHUTTLE: 4.41
VERTICAL: 37″
BROAD JUMP: 123″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Hands
Size
Route Running
Speed
Athleticism
Cole Kmet is a big-time TE target with very good size, standing at 6’6” and muscled up 262lbs. He has very good, strong hands and does a great job catching away from his body. He can high-point the football and use his strength very well to box out defenders in contested catch situations. He is also a solid route runner from the TE position and should be able to win against LBs and safeties.
Kmet isn’t the most athletic TE, which could limit some of what an offense does with him especially when he has average speed to get downfield.
Landing Spot: Despite having a million TEs on the roster already, this is a good landing spot for Kmet. There is a huge need for the Bears to find production from the TE position and Kmet can be the short area and red zone threat they need.
BRYCEN
HOPKINS
PURDUE
DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES RAMS (ROUND 4, PICK 30)
TE: 2
OVR: 33
PROFILE
HT: 6’4″
WT: 245
DRAFT DAY AGE: 23
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 130
REC YARDS: 1945
REC TDs: 16
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.66
3-CONE: 7.25
SHUTTLE: 4.28
VERTICAL: 33.5″
BROAD JUMP: 116″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Athleticism
Hands
Route Running
Production
Blocking
Concentration Drops
Brycen Hopkins was one of my favorite TEs to watch in this draft. He was very productive his senior year putting up over 800 yards and 7 TDs. Hopkins is very athletic and has the ability to line up anywhere on the field even split out wide if needed. Hopkins is a solid route runner and does a great job setting up defenders to create separation. He also is a good hands catcher and does a great job of snagging the ball away from his body and winning in contested catch situations.
While he has solid hands, Hopkins needs to clean up the occasional concentration drops he has. He is also not a high-level blocker, which could limit how much he sees the field outside of obvious passing situations.
Landing Spot: I love this landing spot for Hopkins. The Rams haven’t had a high-end, consistent TE for quite some time. He could slide into a meaningful role quickly and in an offense that gets creative with it’s pass catchers.
ALBERT
OKWUEGBUNAM
MISSOURI
DRAFTED BY THE DENVER BRONCOS (ROUND 4, PICK 12)
TE: 3
OVR: 34
PROFILE
HT: 6’5″
WT: 258
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 98
REC YARDS: 1187
REC TDs: 23
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.49
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Athleticism
Hands
Play Strength
50/50 Balls
Production
Albert O is one of the more athletic TEs in this class. He shocked everyone at the combine with an impressive 4.49 forty, which is impressive for any TE, but especially at his size. He has incredible hands and does a great job catching the ball away from his body. He is impressive in 50/50 situations and can go up and battle defenders for the football. He uses his strength and makes very good body adjustments. He has very good play strength and is a quality blocker which could lead to him being on the field often.
The biggest knock for Albert O is his spotty production. He impressively hauled in 11 TDs his freshman season, but he was unable to keep up the same production mainly due to poor QB play.
Landing Spot: I am torn on this landing spot. I think he will fit in great with the weapons they have but it will be tough to feed them all to the point they are all fantasy relevant. But it will be hard to keep a TE with his athleticism off the field.
LYNN
BOWDEN, JR.
KENTUCKY
DRAFTED BY THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (ROUND 3, PICK 16)
WR: 16
OVR: 35
PROFILE
HT: 5’11”
WT: 204
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
YDS/CARRY: 7.4
RUSH YARDS: 1530
RUSH TDs: 13
RECEPTIONS: 114
REC YARDS: 1303
REC TDs: 6
COMBINE TESTING
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Quickness
Versatility
Route Running
Tweener
Lynn Bowden is one of the biggest enigmas of this draft class, but he’s an absolute freak athletically. Bowden has impressive long speed and is able to burn defenders for big plays. He is a very quick and twitched-up player who wins with route running as well as after the catch. His versatility could be a huge weapon on the right team. He has the ability to make plays as a receiver but also has good vision and running ability to make plays from the backfield.
Bowden didn’t run a ton of routes in college after switching to QB, so he will need to expand his route tree at the next level. He is also a bit of a tweener which could delay his development and limit his production.
Landing Spot: This landing spot is tough, as it has been for other Raiders drafted. Taking three WRs in one draft means someone is being left out and that may be Bowden due to him being less versed in the position. But, his ability to do different things for an offense could give him some value in the future.
K.J.
HILL
OHIO STATE
SIGNED BY THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (UDFA)
WR: 17
OVR: 36
PROFILE
HT: 6’0″
WT: 196
DRAFT DAY AGE: 22
COLLEGE STATS
RECEPTIONS: 201
REC YARDS: 2332
REC TDs: 20
COMBINE TESTING
40: 4.60
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 87.55
VERTICAL: 32.5″
BROAD JUMP: 114″
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Quickness
Route Tree
Versatility
Long Speed
K.J. Hill was a solid weapon in his college career, and he had some nice production. He didn’t rack up a ton of yards during his senior season, but put 10 TDs on the board. Hill has excellent short area quickness and uses good footwork to beat DBs early. He also has a very extensive route tree and does a great job using his quickness, leverage, and set up moves to win all over the field. He is also able to line up all over the field and do a number of different things in an offense making him a good weapon.
Hill somewhat lacks the long speed needed to be a downfield threat and only clocked in a 4.6 40 at the combine.
Landing Spot: It is tough to tell if this is a good landing spot. While the Chargers could use a productive WR3, a QB change could alter the look of their offense. I would be reserved about his upside at the next level.
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CLYDE
EDWARDS-HELAIRE
LSU
DRAFTED BY THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
(ROUND 1, PICK 32)
RB: 1
OVR: 1
HT: 5’7″
YPC: 5.7
RU YDS: 2103
RU TD: 23
WT: 207
REC: 69
REC YDS: 595
REC TD: 1
AGE: 21
40: 4.6
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 92.46
VERTICAL: 39.5″
BROAD JUMP: 123″
STRENGTHS
Pass Catching
Quickness
Vision
Production
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Edwards-Helaire is another one of the more complete backs in this draft with an excellent all-around game. He is extremely quick using his feet and twitch to make defenders miss even in tight spaces. He has tremendous vision being able to find the holes in the defense and make the right moves to get to the open areas. CEH is one of the best, if not the best, pass catching backs in the class. He is incredible out of the backfield and can even line up on the outside and beat LBs with his route running. CEH was also very productive in his final season with over 1,400 yards rushing, 17 total TDs, and 55 receptions for over 400 yards.
Edwards-Helaire’s biggest knock is easily his long speed. While he is very quick and twitched up, he only clocked a 4.6 forty at the combine. Something that could hurt his big play ability.
Landing Spot: The consensus best landing spot is the Chiefs and we all waited to see if someone would land there. Turns out it was CEH and in the first round! This is the best fit of styles and team in this class. CEH does exactly what the Chiefs want out of their RB and should be an early contributor and catch a ton of passes.
JONATHAN
TAYLOR
WISCONSIN
DRAFTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
(ROUND 2, PICK 9)
RB: 2
OVR: 2
HT: 5’10”
YPC: 6.7
RU YDS: 6174
RU TD: 50
WT: 226
REC: 42
REC YDS: 407
REC TD: 5
AGE: 21
40: 4.39
3-CONE: 7.01
SHUTTLE: 4.24
SPEED SCORE: 121.7
VERTICAL: 36″
BROAD JUMP: 123″
STRENGTHS
Size
Speed
Vision
Production
WEAKNESSES
Pass Catching
Jonathan Taylor is one of the more impressive and productive RBs in CFB history. Taylor ran for over 2,000 yards in back-to-back seasons and missed that mark by only 23 yards his freshman year. He hit the double-digit TD mark every year and racked up an impressive 26 total TDs in 2019. Taylor has excellent size at 5’10” and 226 pounds and ran a blazing 4.39 forty yard dash at the combine. Taylor has great vision and patience waiting for the holes to open up along the offensive line and exploding upfield for huge gains. Taylor landed on my Low Risk 2 category in my RB Prediction Model.
Taylor’s biggest knocks are his ball security and pass-catching ability. He will need to hold onto the ball in order to stay on the field as well as develop some pass-catching chops.
Landing Spot: I love this landing spot. While I do like Marlon Mack, JT is a MUCH better player. He hits an offense with an elite offensive line and now a veteran QB. There should be some nice holes to run through and he could be a high producer early.
TUA
TAGOVAILOA
ALABAMA
DRAFTED BY THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
(ROUND 1, PICK 5)
QB: 1
OVR: 3
HT: 6’0″
PA YARDS: 7442
PA TDs: 87
INTs: 11
AY/A: 10.9
COMP %: 69.3
WT: 217
RU YARDS: 340
RU TDs: 9
AGE: 22
HAND SIZE: 10″
40: N/A
STRENGTHS
Quick Release
Intelligence
Arm Strength
Pocket Presence
Accuracy
WEAKNESSES
Injury History
Tua Tagovailoa is one of the more impressive and complete QBs I have scouted. For starters, he has good size as he reportedly weighed in at 230lbs at Alabama’s junior pro day. He is also one of the more intelligent players, not just in this draft, but from the past few drafts. He does an excellent job of deciphering the defense pre-snap and getting his team into a position to win. He is also incredible after the snap, reading the defense and using his eyes to move the second and third level defenders. Mechanically, Tua has elite traits across the board. He does an excellent job of working from within the pocket and using his feet when necessary. He also has a lightning-quick release and pinpoint accuracy. I have seen people knock his accuracy, but when you watch the tape, he is putting the ball right on his receivers even when they are covered. Lastly, he has the arm strength to make every throw in the book and the zip on his passes to fit the ball into tight windows.
Tua’s only knock from me is his injury history. We have seen a slew of injuries from an ankle to a wrist, and most recently, a hip injury. While he may be at full strength now, his injury history is cause for concern.
Landing Spot: I love Tua landing with the Dolphins. There will be almost no competition and he should start day one. He has a decent core of weapons around him that the Dolphins should build on. He may not light the world on fire day one, but he has the keys to the kingdom.
JOE
BURROW
LSU
DRAFTED BY THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
(ROUND 1, PICK 1)
QB: 2
OVR: 4
HT: 6’3″
PA YARDS: 8852
PA TDs: 78
INTs: 11
AY/A: 10.5
COMP %: 66.8
WT: 221
RU YARDS: 820
RU TDs: 13
AGE: 23
HAND SIZE: 9″
40: N/A
STRENGTHS
Arm Strength
Pocket Presence
Mental Processing
Accuracy
WEAKNESSES
One Year of Production
Age
Joe Burrow burst onto the scene this season, going from a UDFA grade to the likely #1 overall pick. When you turn on the tape, you can see why he flew up draft boards this season. Burrow does an excellent job of working from within the pocket using his feet to avoid rushers but still has the athleticism to get out and make plays with his legs if need be. He does a great job of going through his progressions and making the smart read/play. For me, Burrow’s arm strength isn’t a concern. We saw him chucking the ball all over the field this season, making big play after big play, and fitting passes into tight windows. And he wasn’t just throwing to open receivers; Burrow showed incredible accuracy all season. He routinely threw his receivers open and dropped passes in the bucket on deep throws.
The two biggest questions for Burrow are his age and limited production. He is already 23-years-old and will turn 24 during his rookie season. The list of “older” QBs that saw success is very short. On top of that, he only showed one season of high-level production. Granted, it was an all-time great season, but people will wonder if he was a product of the system.
Landing Spot: Most think landing with the Bengals is a death sentence; I do not. This team is loaded with weapons and they added more through the draft. He is also paired with an offensive-minded coach who should put him in positions to win. Burrow could be in line for a fast start and a solid overall career.
D'ANDRE
SWIFT
GEORGIA
DRAFTED BY THE DETROIT LIONS
(ROUND 2, PICK 3)
RB: 3
OVR: 5
HT: 5’8″
YPC: 6.6
RU YDS: 2885
RU TD: 20
WT: 212
REC: 73
REC YDS: 666
REC TD: 5
AGE: 21
40: 4.48
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 105.26
VERTICAL: 35.5″
BROAD JUMP: 121″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Quickness
Pass Catching
WEAKNESSES
Never Asked to Carry a Full Workload
Strength
Swift may be the best all-around player in this class. He is explosive off the ball and has very good long speed clocking a 4.48 forty at the combine. Swift is also very quick and has excellent footwork. He routinely makes defenders miss and is able to zig zag his way through a defense. He also does a great job catching the football out of the backfield and is one of the only backs that has true three-down potential right off the bat.
Swift will need to work on his play strength in order to be more effective at taking on a defender heads up. Georgia is known for deploying a multi-player committee out of the backfield, so it will also be interesting to see if he is able to physically hold up to a full workload.
Landing Spot: This is a nice spot for Swift to end up in. While Kerryon is a good RB that could steal some touches, he just hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Swift can step in and be their three-down RB immediately.
JERRY
JEUDY
ALABAMA
DRAFTED BY THE DENVER BRONCOS
(ROUND 1, PICK 15)
WR: 1
OVR: 6
HT: 6’1″
REC: 159
REC YDS: 2742
REC TDs: 26
WT: 193
AGE: 21
40: 4.45
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: 4.53
SPEED SCORE: 98.43
VERTICAL: 35″
BROAD JUMP: 120″
STRENGTHS
Route Running
Speed
Explosive
Hands
WEAKNESSES
Thin Frame
Concentration Drops
Jerry Jeudy came to Alabama as a highly rated prospect and certainly didn’t disappoint during his time with the Crimson Tide and is leaving as one of the more complete wideouts in this class. For starters, Jeudy has elite level route running. He runs very crisp routes with little wasted movement and does an excellent job using his short-area quickness to win early. He is very fluid and can run any route on the route tree at a very high level. He is also a very explosive player off the LOS with great top-end speed clocking a 4.45 40 at the combine. He can get over the top of defenders in a hurry and create separation down the field. Jeudy is also a good hands catcher and does a great job high pointing the football.
Jeudy’s big knock will be his frame and whether he has the build to be the top dog on an offense. Weighing in under 200 pounds, it would be wise for Jeudy to put on a little more muscle in order to better hold up at the next level. And while he does have very good hands, he does see the occasional concentration drop from time to time.
Landing Spot: If you asked me, there were better landing spots for Jeudy. I am not sure he takes over Sutton as the WR1. Not only that, but the Broncos loaded up on weapons. So the question is, can Lock distribute enough to make all these guys relevant along with a stud RB? My guess is no, and this landing spot gives Jeudy a hit in value.
CEEDEE
LAMB
OKLAHOMA
DRAFTED BY THE DALLAS COWBOYS
(ROUND 1, PICK 17)
WR: 2
OVR: 7
HT: 6’2″
REC: 173
REC YDS: 3292
REC TDs: 32
WT: 198
AGE: 21
40: 4.5
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 96.57
VERTICAL: 34.5″
BROAD JUMP: 124″
STRENGTHS
Catch Radius
Hands
Route Running
Playmaker
WEAKNESSES
Average Speed
System
Lamb appears to fall as the WR1 on most boards, and it is hard to really argue. Lamb has some incredible hands and rarely sees a drop. He also has a great catch radius and does a fantastic job of battling for the football in traffic. He is also able to fight on the 50/50 passes and position himself to make the play. Lamb is also a very solid route runner. He does a great job winning early in his routes with quickness and crisp routes while also knowing how to leverage defenders to create separation down the field. And once the ball is in his hands, Lamb is an electric playmaker. He routinely takes short routes and turns them into big plays, many times breaking tackles along the way. He is a player that you want to get the ball in his hands as quickly as possible and let him turn it into something special.
The big weakness for Lamb for me is his average speed. While running a 4.5 isn’t terrible, he certainly won’t be blowing the top off the defense strictly with speed. I also question whether he is a product of an OU system that has seen a number of wideouts put up big numbers.
Landing Spot: This is a good spot for football, but less so for fantasy purposes. Lamb will have to compete with a stud WR Amari Cooper along with hoping to steal looks from Gallup. Oh, and they also love feeding Zeke in the backfield. With Dak not being a sling it all over the field type of player, I think this hurts Lamb’s value a bit.
JUSTIN
JEFFERSON
LSU
DRAFTED BY THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS
(ROUND 1, PICK 22)
WR: 3
OVR: 8
HT: 6’1″
REC: 165
REC YDS: 2415
REC TDs: 24
WT: 202
AGE: 21
40: 4.43
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 104.9
VERTICAL: 37.5″
BROAD JUMP: 126″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Quickness
Route Running
Production
WEAKNESSES
Role Versatility
Concentration Drops
Justin Jefferson was one of my favorite players to watch and a guy who has one of the highest ceilings of anyone in this class. Jefferson has incredible speed and is very explosive off the LOS. Jefferson clocked a 4.43 forty at the combine, and that speed shows up on tape as he routinely burns defenders out the gate. He also has incredible short-area quickness and uses it to beat DBs early in his routes. Overall, his route running is very, very good. He does an excellent job of using leverage to create space and set up defenders to get them out of position. He has a full route tree and can win in a number of ways. And on an LSU team that has perhaps the best WR room in the country and perhaps the best wideout in 2021 (Chase), Jefferson still caught over 100 passes and a staggering 18 TDs!
The biggest question mark for me is his ability to play in any position. At LSU, he lined up almost exclusively in the slot, so we didn’t get to see much of how he can work on the outside. He also has shown the occasional concentration drop that he will need to clean up.
Landing Spot: I love this landing spot for Jefferson! They have a need with Diggs heading out leaving over 1,000 yards up for grabs. The question will be how he and Thielen can coexist since they both play primarily out of the slot. But, the need is there, and Jefferson has the talent.
CAM
AKERS
FLORIDA STATE
DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES RAMS
(ROUND 2, PICK 20)
RB: 4
OVR: 9
HT: 5’10”
YPC: 4.9
RU YDS: 2875
RU TD: 27
WT: 217
REC: 69
REC YDS: 486
REC TD: 7
AGE: 20
40: 4.47
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: 4.42
SPEED SCORE: 108.71
VERTICAL: 35.5″
BROAD JUMP: 122″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Play Strength
Quickness
Patience
Pass Catching
WEAKNESSES
Production
Vision
Cam Akers was the highest-rated RB in his high school class, and his talent matched that in college. Akers has excellent speed, especially for a player his size, clocking a 4.47 forty at the combine, and he hit many big plays during his career. He uses his strength very well in the run game routinely shedding potential tacklers. He is also very patient and rarely gets out ahead of himself before the line can open up a lane for him. Akers is also very quick and his good footwork to make defenders miss even in tight spaces.
Akers wasn’t overly productive in college, partly due to a very poor offense and offensive line. This also had a bit of an effect on his vision as he routinely saw defenders in the backfield and struggled to find the right lanes.
Landing Spot: Another excellent landing spot here! The Rams just sent their star RB out, and now Akers can slide in as the workhorse. Akers is a perfect fit for this offense and the opportunity to take over is there. He could end up being highly productive from day one.
J.K.
DOBBINS
OHIO STATE
DRAFTED BY THE BALTIMORE RAVENS
(ROUND 2, PICK 23)
RB: 5
OVR: 10
HT: 5’9″
YPC: 6.2
RU YDS: 4459
RU TD: 38
WT: 209
REC: 71
REC YDS: 645
REC TD: 5
AGE: 20
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
Speed
Play Strength
Vision
Production
WEAKNESSES
Patience
System
J.K. Dobbins is a back with excellent build and play strength. He is 5’9” and a chiseled up 205 pounds and does a great job using his strength to run through tacklers and stay on his feet. Dobbins has very good long speed and is explosive through the hole routinely breaking off huge runs. He also has tremendous vision being able to see the holes in the defense and make the cuts necessary to get to them. He is also one of the more productive RBs in the class finishing second on Ohio State’s career rushing leaderboard behind only Archie Griffin.
Dobbins’ big knock from a running standpoint is his patience. He has a tendency to want to hit the big plays on every run and doesn’t wait for his blocking to set up. I also question if he is a product of the Ohio State system as we have seen many backs be productive and also saw his production spike once Fields came in.
Landing Spot: This is a less than ideal spot for Dobbins in my opinion. They have a quality RB they just signed in Ingram who was very productive. While he is a good compliment to Ingram, I am not sure he will get enough touches early on to even be a viable RB2. It may be a year or two before Dobbins can be counted on as a workhorse.
HENRY
RUGGS III
ALABAMA
DRAFTED BY THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
(ROUND 1, PICK 12)
WR: 4
OVR: 11
HT: 5’11”
REC: 98
REC YDS: 1716
REC TDs: 24
WT: 188
AGE: 21
40: 4.27
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 113.1
VERTICAL: 42″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Explosive
Route Running
Hands
WEAKNESSES
Size
Production
Henry Ruggs is one of the more polarizing players in this draft with rankings all over the board. Regardless of where you rank him, he is a big play waiting to happen at any moment. Obviously, you can’t talk about Ruggs without mentioning his blazing speed. Ruggs clocked an astonishing 4.27 40 at the combine, and you see that on tape. He routinely takes short, quick routes and turns them into giant plays. He is also very explosive off the LOS with excellent route running, making it tough for DBs to stick with him. And he is smart enough to know how to use defenders’ leverage against them. Ruggs also has very good hands and does a great job of catching the ball away from his body.
Ruggs’ biggest knock is easily his size. At only 188 pounds, he will need to add some weight in order to be more effective at the next level. And while Bama did have a ton of playmakers on their offense, you have to question Ruggs’ lack of production and never being the “go-to” guy on the team.
Landing Spot: The Raiders had a huge need at WR and Ruggs fills that need. I am not sure Ruggs has the ability to be an alpha, WR1 type of player, but I do have confidence they can scheme him properly to make him productive. The Raiders also added other receivers through the draft so the worry will be there there are too many mouths to feed.
JUSTIN
HERBERT
OREGON
DRAFTED BY THE L.A. CHARGERS
(ROUND 1, PICK 6)
QB: 3
OVR: 12
HT: 6’6″
PA YARDS: 10541
PA TDs: 95
INTs: 23
AY/A: 8.8
COMP %: 64.0
WT: 236
RU YARDS: 560
RU TDs: 13
AGE: 22
HAND SIZE: 10″
40: 4.68
STRENGTHS
Size
Arm Strength
Mechanics
WEAKNESSES
System
Inconsistency
For me, Justin Herbert is another guy that has a wide range of outcomes and isn’t the sure-fire top 10 prospect many have pegged him to be. Herbert does have prototypical size standing at 6’6” 240lbs and incredible arm strength to go with it. He is a player that can throw the ball all over the yard and fire passes into tight windows. He is also very mechanically sound; something I usually don’t see from 6’6”+ QBs. He does a great job of mirroring his feet and has a beautiful release on his throws.
One thing I question with Herbert is the system he played in. It was very QB-friendly and had him throwing into big windows. He also made a ton of short, easy throws. Herbert was also wildly inconsistent from game to game, something that worries me when moving up to the next level.
Landing Spot: The Chargers may not have fans to watch Herbert, but man will he have some weapons to use! He heads to an offense with two very good receivers, a stud TE, and an all-purpose back. This should hopefully lead to a productive career for Herbert.
TEE
HIGGINS
CLEMSON
DRAFTED BY THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
(ROUND 2, PICK 1)
WR: 5
OVR: 13
HT: 6’4″
REC: 135
REC YDS: 2448
REC TDs: 27
WT: 216
AGE: 21
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
Size
Hands
Length
Ball Tracking
WEAKNESSES
Average Speed
Limited Route Tree
Tee Higgins had some early hype this draft season, and I am not sure why it died down. Higgins has excellent size and length at 6’4” 216lbs. He does an excellent job of using that length to play above the rim and win on jump balls, making him a huge red zone threat. Higgins also has very strong and reliable hands. He is able to pluck the ball out of the air even when the ball isn’t put right on him. He is consistently making acrobatic and diving grabs. Higgins is also an elite ball tracker. He has an excellent feel of where the defender is while tracking the ball and creates separation when going up for the ball.
Higgins doesn’t have “bad” speed, but he isn’t a burner by any means. He mainly uses long strides to try and create separation downfield, which may be tougher at the next level. He also ran a very limited route tree in college and will need to add more to his repertoire.
Landing Spot: Tee Higgins lands on a team loaded with weapons and the top overall pick at QB. He may be behind some of the wideouts to begin with, but A.J. Green is getting older, and Higgins could fill that role nicely. If he can carve out a role once Green leaves, he could be Burrow’s favorite target for a long time.
JALEN
REAGOR
TCU
DRAFTED BY THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
(ROUND 1, PICK 21)
WR: 6
OVR: 14
HT: 5’11”
REC: 148
REC YDS: 2248
REC TDs: 22
WT: 206
AGE: 21
40: 4.47
3-CONE: 7.31
SHUTTLE: 4.46
SPEED SCORE: 103.2
VERTICAL: 42″
BROAD JUMP: 138″
STRENGTHS
Explosive
High Pointing
Speed
Physicality
Ball Tracking
WEAKNESSES
Limited Route Tree
Limited Prouction
Reagor may be at the top of the list when it comes to the number of people who have a man-crush on him, and I can see why. Reagor is extremely explosive off the LOS and can blow by DBs early in the play. He has elite top-end/long speed clocking a 4.47 forty at the combine. Reagor also plays very physically. From the start of his route when defenders try to press him, all the way to battling for the football, it is hard to overpower Reagor physically. He is also very good at playing the ball. He does a fantastic job of tracking the ball in the air and winning on long plays and is also great at high-pointing the football, especially on the 50/50 plays.
Reagor will need to expand his route tree at the next level. He didn’t run a ton of different routes, mainly due to the offensive scheme. Reagor also had limited production, barely cracking 1,000 yards one time. Part of this is due to poor QB play, but it should still be worrisome.
Landing Spot: Reagor flew up draft boards and landed in the first round and in a very good spot. The Eagles are in desperate need of WR help, and Reagor should be great for their system. There is a lot of production to be had in Philly, so I love Reagor landing here.
AJ
DILLON
BOSTON COLLEGE
DRAFTED BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
(ROUND 2, PICK 30)
RB: 6
OVR: 15
HT: 6’0″
YPC: 5.2
RU YDS: 4382
RU TD: 38
WT: 247
REC: 21
REC YDS: 236
REC TD: 2
AGE: 21
40: 4.53
3-CONE: 7.19
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 117.31
VERTICAL: 41″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
Size
Athleticism
Production
Play Strength
Speed
WEAKNESSES
Pass Catching
Versatility
AJ Dillon is a big, bruising back with some impressive athleticism for a guy his size. Dillon checked in at 6’0 and 247 pounds and clocked an impressive 4.53 forty yard dash. He was also able to add a 41” vert a 131” broad jump on top of that. Dillon runs exactly how you would expect a big back to run. He doesn’t shy away from contact and routinely runs through defenders. He also has very good long speed. On tape, you constantly see him break through tackles and burst up field for huge gains, something unexpected from a guy his size. Dillon landed in the Low Risk 2 category in my RB Prediction Model.
Dillon will need to put some work in on his pass catching as he only snagged 21 catches in his college career. He is also not too versatile and mostly a north-south runner.
Landing Spot: This wasn’t the ideal landing spot. While he is a much different player, the Packers have a quality RB in Aaron Jones. They do compliment each other well, but I am not sure this offense will run the ball enough to feed them both.
BRYAN
EDWARDS
SOUTH CAROLINA
DRAFTED BY THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
(ROUND 3, PICK 17)
WR: 7
OVR: 16
HT: 6’3″
REC: 234
REC YDS: 3045
REC TDs: 22
WT: 212
AGE: 21
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
Size
Hands
Quickness
50/50 Balls
WEAKNESSES
Lack of High-Level Production
Long Speed
Bryan Edwards is a player I have always had a slight man-crush on, especially since I am partial to big receivers. Edwards has very good size standing at 6’3” and 212 pounds. He does an excellent job of using his size and length to win with his incredible catch radius. He also has very strong hands and does a fantastic job of plucking the ball away from his body, even in traffic with defenders draped over him. Edwards is also a very quick player, especially for a player his size. He has very good lateral agility and uses quick feet to win early in his routes. He is also an animal when it comes to 50/50 balls. He does a great job of going over the top of defenders and creating separation at the catch point, making him an incredible red zone threat.
Edwards had a very early breakout age but was never able to crack 1,000 yards during his college career. Much of this is due to poor QB play but still needs to be taken into account. He also lacks the long speed to be a deep play threat and likely won’t be a player that burns DBs.
Landing Spot: I’m torn on this landing spot. The Raiders need a big body, alpha WR like Edwards, so in that sense it is great. But they also used their top pick on Ruggs as well as added other playmakers in the draft. I think he will have a prominent role on this offense and could be a sleeper in this rookie class.
TYLER
JOHNSON
MINNESOTA
DRAFTED BY THE TAMPA BAY BUCS
(ROUND 5, PICK 16)
WR: 8
OVR: 17
HT: 6’1″
REC: 223
REC YDS: 3305
REC TDs: 33
WT: 206
AGE: 21
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
Route Running
Hands
Production
Quickness
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Tyler Johnson was my top WR heading into the season, and while he may have dropped just a bit, he still has a ton of impressive traits. His route running is at an elite level, and he doesn’t get the credit he deserves in that regard. Johnson does an excellent job of winning early in his routes using quick feet to get around the DB. He does an excellent job setting up defenders and using leverage very well to create separation to go up for the grab. Johnson also has very good, strong hands. He does a great job of catching the ball in traffic and away from his body as well as going up for 50/50 balls. Johnson’s production also can’t be ignored. Over 1,000 yards receiving for two straight seasons along with double-digit TDs each year. In an offense with another stud wideout, putting up big numbers in a quality conference shows he can produce at a high level.
Johnson’s biggest knock is easily his speed. While I don’t think it is as big of a concern as others do, it certainly can’t be ignored. He isn’t the type of player that will burn defenders or create downfield separation with his speed.
Landing Spot: I am a big fan of this landing spot for Johnson. He is a technician with his routes with good timing and good hands; things Brady loves. He is a guy that can line up in the slot with the two big bodied wideouts lined up outside and give Brady a reliable possession receiver to throw to. His ceiling may be limited with two other studs there, but he could be a PPR machine here.
LAVISKA
SHENAULT
COLORADO
DRAFTED BY THE JACKSONVILLE JAGS
(ROUND 2, PICK 10)
WR: 9
OVR: 18
HT: 6’1″
REC: 149
REC YDS: 1943
REC TDs: 10
WT: 227
AGE: 21
40: 4.58
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERTICAL: N/A
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
Explosive
Versatile
Playmaker
WEAKNESSES
Route Tree
Route Running
Laviska Shenault is one of my favorite players to watch, but he has a wide range of outcomes at the next level. Shenault is a very explosive player and can get up to top speed quickly. While he wasn’t able to run at the combine, you could see on tape that he has the big-time speed to make plays deep downfield. He isn’t the most gifted route runner nor does he run a ton of different routes, but he routinely wins using his speed and strength. Shenault is also a very versatile player and could be a big-time weapon under the right coach. He routinely lines up all over the field including lining up as a running back and taking direct snaps. Ultimately, Shenault is one of the best playmakers in this draft. He can take the ball and make big plays out of nothing and is elite with the ball in hands.
As mentioned above, Shenault’s biggest weakness is his limited route tree. His offense didn’t ask him to run too many different routes and he could use some improvement overall as a route runner at the next level.
Landing Spot: This is a solid spot for Shenault to land in. They need someone to compliment Chark, and he can certainly do that. He will be a good outlet for Minshew and a guy that can do some creative things for this offense. He may not be a WR1 in fantasy but could rise to a nice WR2 option.
ENO
BENJAMIN
ARIZONA STATE
DRAFTED BY THE ARIZONA CARDINALS
(ROUND 7, PICK 8)
RB: 7
OVR: 19
HT: 5’9″
YPC: 5.0
RU YDS: 2867
RU TD: 27
WT: 207
REC: 82
REC YDS: 625
REC TD: 4
AGE: 21
40: 4.57
3-CONE: 6.97
SHUTTLE: 4.25
SPEED SCORE: 94.92
VERTICAL: 39″
BROAD JUMP: 122″
STRENGTHS
Balance
Play Strength
Pass Catching
Vision
WEAKNESSES
Long Speed
Eno Benjamin was one of my favorite backs entering the season, and even though he slipped a bit in rankings, Benjamin is loaded with talent. Benjamin has incredible balance being able to absorb big hits and stay on his feet. He also has incredible play strength. He isn’t afraid to take on defenders head on and has been known to drag defenders for extra yards. He also has very good vision and is able to find the holes and open cutback lanes in the defense. Benjamin adds in some pass-catching ability giving him true three-down potential.
The biggest knock on Benjamin for me is his long speed. He clocked in with a 4.57 forty and will need to improve on that in order to be a big time play-making threat.
Landing Spot: This may be a perfect landing spot, especially from a late round RB perspective. I am not sold that the RBs on the Cards’ roster are workhorse type guys which leaves room for Eno to not only steal touches but to eventually take over the backfield.
CHASE
CLAYPOOL
NOTRE DAME
DRAFTED BY THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
(ROUND 2, PICK 17)
WR: 10
OVR: 20
HT: 6’0″
REC: 98
REC YDS: 1666
REC TDs: 11
WT: 205
AGE: 22
40 TIME: 4.42
3-CONE TIME: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 124.71
VERTICAL: 40.5″
BROAD JUMP: 126″
STRENGTHS
Size
Athleticism
50/50 Balls
Hands
WEAKNESSES
Route Running
Inconsistent Separation
Chase Claypool had some struggles in his first three seasons but exploded his senior year. Claypool is one of the more athletic wideouts in recent memory and showed it off at the combine. He ran an impressive 4.42 forty and added a 40.5” vert! He does that at tremendous size standing at 6’4” and 238lbs. Claypool has incredibly strong hands and does an excellent job of catching the ball away from his body. He is also very good at winning in 50/50 situations using his strength to box out defenders and his catch radius to high point the ball.
Claypool will need to refine his route running and expand his route tree to become a more complete receiver at the next level. With all of his speed, he can struggle to create separation, something that improved route running can help fix.
Landing Spot: LOVE this spot for Claypool. The Steelers desperately needed someone opposite Juju and Claypool is a great compliment. They have different skill sets and his athleticism will be a huge asset and a favorite for Big Ben.
DENZEL
MIMS
BAYLOR
DRAFTED BY THE NEW YORK JETS
(ROUND 2, PICK 27)
WR: 11
OVR: 21
HT: 6’3″
REC: 186
REC YDS: 2925
REC TDs: 28
WT: 207
AGE: 22
40: 4.38
3-CONE: 6.66
SHUTTLE: 4.43
SPEED SCORE: 112.49
VERTICAL: 38.5″
BROAD JUMP: 131″
STRENGTHS
Athleticism
Hands
Ball Tracking
Speed
WEAKNESSES
Route Tree
Creating Separation
Denzel Mims is one of the most athletic players in this draft, and he showed that at the combine. At 6’3” and 207 pounds, Mims was able to run an impressive 4.38 40 at the combine along with a 38.5” vert and nearly 11ft broad jump. Mims speed shows up on tape as he is able to get downfield quickly and make big plays with the ball in his hands. Mims has an incredible catch radius and does a great job of plucking the ball away from his body and holding onto passes even in traffic. He is also very good at tracking the ball and adjusting his body to make a play.
Mims will need to expand his route tree as he wasn’t asked to run many different or complex routes at Baylor. He also lacks the ability to create consistent separation, especially when it comes to short/intermediate plays.
Landing Spot: Even though I don’t think Mims has the skill set to be a dominant WR1 for a team, he landed on a team with no main target at the position. So in that sense, this is a great spot to be in! Mims should get fed the ball often and could have a solid start to his career.
KE'SHAWN
VAUGHN
VANDERBILT
DRAFTED BY THE TAMPA BAY BUCS
(ROUND 3, PICK 12)
RB: 8
OVR: 22
HT: 5’10”
YPC: 5.8
RU YDS: 3296
RU TD: 30
WT: 214
REC: 66
REC YDS: 648
REC TD: 3
AGE: 22
40: 4.52
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 103.45
VERTICAL: 32″
BROAD JUMP: 117″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Play Strength
Production
Pass Catching
WEAKNESSES
Vision
One Move Runner
Ke’Shawn Vaughn was a very productive back in college despite being on an average offense. He was able to hit the 1,000-yard mark in back to back seasons as well as total 21 TDs on the ground. He is also a solid pass catching back giving him the ability to be on the field even in passing situations. Vaughn has good long speed and routinely outruns defenders for big gains. He also has very good play strength and won’t go down on simple arm tackle attempts.
Vaughn’s vision is a major question mark, and he can struggle creating for himself. He tends to be a one move type of runner who will plant and go but lacks the ability to string along rushing moves or create yardage for himself.
Landing Spot: Vaughn landed in a solid spot with no true RB1 in the mix. With his ability in the passing game, Vaughn could see significant playing time early which gives him solid value as a rookie.
ANTHONY
MCFARLAND
MARYLAND
DRAFTED BY THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
(ROUND 4, PICK 18)
RB: 9
OVR: 23
HT: 5’8″
YPC: 6.7
RU YDS: 1648
RU TD: 12
WT: 208
REC: 24
REC YDS: 199
REC TD: 1
AGE: 22
40: 4.44
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 107.04
VERTICAL: 29.5″
BROAD JUMP: 116″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Explosive
Quickness
Play Strength
WEAKNESSES
Production
Anthony McFarland is a shorter but muscled up running back with solid athleticism. He has impressive long speed clocking a 4.44 forty at the combine and you see it on tape with a number of huge runs in his career. McFarland is also very explosive. When he sees the opening, he can burst through it in a hurry. McFarland has good vision to find the open seams in the defense and incredible play strength to run through potential tacklers.
With all his positive traits, McFarland had poor production over his time at Maryland. Part of it may be due to the offense or even an injury he was dealing with, either way, it is cause for concern.
Landing Spot: Another good spot here for McFarland. James Connor is the guy but was underwhelming last season and also had health issues. McFarland fits this system and if there are any hiccups, he could eventually steal a ton of touches.
JOSHUA
KELLEY
UCLA
DRAFTED BY THE L.A. CHARGERS
(ROUND 4, PICK 6)
RB: 10
OVR: 24
HT: 5’11”
YPC: 5.1
RU YDS: 2303
RU TD: 24
WT: 212
REC: 38
REC YDS: 264
REC TD: 1
AGE: 22
40: 4.49
3-CONE: 6.95
SHUTTLE: 4.28
SPEED SCORE: 104.32
VERTICAL: 31″
BROAD JUMP: 121″
STRENGTHS
Speed
Explosive
Play Stength
Balance
Vision
WEAKNESSES
Production
Pass Catching
Inconsistent
Joshua Kelley is a very athletic and pure runner. Kelley has excellent speed and burst clocking in a 4.49 forty at the combine. Kelley has very good vision, being able to find open seams in the defense and has an incredible explosion to burst up to the second and third levels. Kelley also has very good play strength and balance being able to absorb hits and stay on his feet to gain some extra yards.
Kelley’s overall production was good but it was very spotty. He would have huge games but also mix in many games with under 50 yards rushing. He also wasn’t much of a pass-catching threat putting into question his ability to be a three-down back at the next level.
Landing Spot: Great landing spot for Kelley! The Chargers lose Gordon and Kelley could step right in. His weakness in pass catching is Ekeler’s strength so they compliment each other perfectly. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Kelley get some early touches this season.
ZACK
MOSS
UTAH
DRAFTED BY THE BUFFALO BILLS
(ROUND 3, PICK 22)
RB: 11
OVR: 25
HT: 5’9″
YPC: 5.7
RU YDS: 4067
RU TD: 38
WT: 223
REC: 66
REC YDS: 685
REC TD: 3
AGE: 22
40: 4.65
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 95.39
VERTICAL: 33″
BROAD JUMP: N/A
STRENGTHS
Size
Balance
Vision
Quickness
Production
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Zack Moss is a very well-rounded back and one of the more productive in this class. Moss was able to rack up over 1,000 yards in three straight seasons including over 1,400 and 15 TDs his final season while adding in nearly 400 receiving yards. He has excellent size at 5’9” and muscled up 223 pounds. Moss has very good balance and is rarely knocked off his line. He uses great vision to find open running lanes and has great short area quickness to make defenders miss.
Moss was very underwhelming at the combine clocking in a 4.65 forty yard dash putting into question his long speed and ability to be a home run threat.
Landing Spot: This is a nice spot for Moss to land in. He is a different runner than Singletary, and I am not sure the Bills are sold on him being the go-to guy anyway. I think Moss could get some run early and could eventually take over as the primary runner if he plays well.
ANTONIO
GANDY-GOLDEN
LIBERTY
DRAFTED BY THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS
(ROUND 4, PICK 36)
WR: 12
OVR: 26
HT: 6’4″
REC: 150
REC YDS: 2433
REC TDs: 20
WT: 223
AGE: 22
40: 4.60
3-CONE: 7.33
SHUTTLE: 4.55
SPEED SCORE: 99.61
VERTICAL: 36″
BROAD JUMP: 127″
STRENGTHS
Route Running
Play Strength
Hands
Quickness
Ball Tracking
Size
WEAKNESSES
Long Speed
Inconsistent Separation
Antonio Gandy-Golden is a big-bodied wide receiver with excellent agility, especially at his size at 6’4” and 223 pounds. Gandy-Golden does a great job of winning early in his routes and using his quickness to get defenders on tilt enough to get around them. He does a great job of using subtle movements and leverage in his routes to create separation. Gandy-Golden also has incredible hands. He is very strong and plucks the ball out of the air and away from his body. He does a great job of tracking the ball and high pointing the football over defenders on contested catches.
Gandy-Golden’s biggest weakness is his long speed. He does a great job in short areas, but he was only able to clock a 4.6 forty at the combine. And while he is a solid route runner, he isn’t consistent in gaining separation leaving him to make more contested catches than necessary.
Landing Spot: I think this is a great landing spot for AGG. The Skins could use more weapons, and AGG should compliment McLaurin very well. The question will be whether or not Haskins has what it takes to feed both players.
BRANDON
AIYUK
ARIZONA STATE
DRAFTED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
(ROUND 1, PICK 25)
WR: 13
OVR: 27
HT: 6’0″
REC: 98
REC YDS: 1666
REC TDs: 11
WT: 205
AGE: 22
40: 4.5
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 99.98
VERT: 40″
BROAD: 128″
STRENGTHS
Production
50/50 Balls
Size
Hands
WEAKNESSES
Inconsistent Separation
Average Long Speed
Brandon Aiyuk is a receiver who burst onto the scene in 2019 after transferring from the JUCO ranks in 2018. Aiyuk has excellent short-area quickness that he uses to get around defenders as well as when he gets the ball in his hands. Aiyuk does a great job of turning short passes into big gains using his quickness and agility. He has solid hands and does a great job of catching the ball away from his body, but he will need to improve on contested catches. Aiyuk does a great job of tracking the ball in the air and routinely made big plays down the field even with defenders draped all over him. He also has a good route tree and shouldn’t struggle to improve on those routes at the next level.
Aiyuk can struggle at getting consistent separation on some of his routes resulting in him having to make contested catches. And while he has good speed, the 4.5 he clocked at the combine wasn’t quite what was expected.
Landing Spot: This is a very nice spot for Aiyuk to land. The 49ers let some WRs go this offseason, and they have a very good/creative offensive-minded coach. The downside, this team made their mark running the ball so there may never be the volume needed to be a top WR in fantasy.
MICHAEL
PITTMAN
USC
DRAFTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
(ROUND 2, PICK 2)
WR: 14
OVR: 28
HT: 6’4″
REC: 171
REC YDS: 2519
REC TDs: 19
WT: 223
AGE: 22
40: 4.52
3-CONE: 6.96
SHUTTLE: 4.14
SPEED SCORE: 106.85
VERT: 36.5″
BROAD: 121″
STRENGTHS
Short Area Quickness
Hands
Ball Tracking
Route Tree
WEAKNESSES
Inconsistent Separation
Average Long Speed
Michael Pittman had decent production in his career but exploded his senior season with over 100 receptions, 1,200 yards receiving, and 11 TDs. He is a big wide-out at 6’4” and 220 pounds and is very strong with excellent hands. He is very strong at the catch point, catches the ball away from his body nicely, and is very good in contested catch situations. He is very good at going up and battling on 50/50 balls. He does a great job using his strength and leaping ability to create separation at the catch point.
Pittman will need to work on his route running and improving on his route tree. He doesn’t create consistent separation and has to rely on making grabs with defenders all over him.
Landing Spot: Pittman landed in a very nice situation with a veteran QB and excellent run game. He will be behind T.Y. Hilton in terms of targets, but there isn’t anything solidified behind him. He could fill in and be one of the go-to targets for Rivers.
JORDAN
LOVE
UTAH STATE
DRAFTED BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
(ROUND 1, PICK 26)
QB: 4
OVR: 29
HT: 6’4″
PA YARDS: 8600
PA TDs: 60
INTs: 29
AY/A: 7.6
COMP %: 61.2
WT: 236
RU YARDS: 403
RU TDs: 9
AGE: 21
HAND SIZE: 10 1/2″
40: 4.74
STRENGTHS
Touch
Accuracy
Athleticism
Arm Talent
WEAKNESSES
Competition Level
Inconsistent Production
Jordan Love is one of my favorite prospects and a guy with a wide range of potential. Love is very mechanically sound and has impressive arm talent. He can throw from different arm angles and can even do it on the run. He throws with incredible touch and can drop passes in the bucket. Love also has very good accuracy and can put the ball anywhere he wants. He is routinely throwing receivers open and fits passes into tight windows. Love is also very athletic and can make big plays with his feet when needed.
For Love, his biggest question marks will be his level of competition and his inconsistent production. There isn’t much high-level competition in the Mountain West, so playing well against them doesn’t always hold the same weight. He also had a significant dip in production from his sophomore to junior season. Part of this is due to a coaching change and losing a ton of teammates, but it is still a red flag.
Landing Spot: This landing spot gets a ton of hate, but I love it! Rodgers is 36, which means there is no telling when he will call it a career. Love can sit, learn, and inherit a good offense. You may have to draft and stash, but it could be well worth it!
JACOB
EASON
WASHINGTON
DRAFTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
(ROUND 4, PICK 16)
QB: 5
OVR: 30
HT: 6’6″
PA YARDS: 5590
PA TDs: 39
INTs: 16
AY/A: 7.2
COMP %: 59.8
WT: 231
RU YARDS: -126
RU TDs: 2
AGE: 22
HAND SIZE: 9 1/2″
40: 4.89
STRENGTHS
Size
Arm Strength
Mechanics
WEAKNESSES
Production
Jacob Eason is another player that had a ton of hype at the beginning of his college career but didn’t quite live up to it. Regardless, Eason has a ton of traits that NFL teams love that could lead him to be a high pick. His size jumps out immediately, standing at 6’6” 227lbs. He also has a very powerful arm to go with it. Eason is able to whip the ball downfield with relative ease and can rifle the ball into tight windows. He also has very solid mechanics from his footwork to his release.
Eason will get knocked for losing his starting job at Georgia to Jake Fromm. He also had very average production during his college career, which will put into question his ability to be a high level starting quarterback.
Landing Spot: The thought for Eason was he would land somewhere he can be groomed, and that is exactly what happened. This is a great situation for Eason to learn behind a potential HOF QB in Rivers and be ready to step into a loaded offense within the next few years.
VAN
JEFFERSON
FLORIDA
DRAFTED BY THE L.A. RAMS
(ROUND 2, PICK 25)
WR: 15
OVR: 31
HT: 6’1″
REC: 175
REC YDS: 2159
REC TDs: 16
WT: 200
AGE: 23
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERT: N/A
BROAD: N/A
STRENGTHS
Route Running
Versatility
Ball Tracking
WEAKNESSES
Production
Speed
Van Jefferson is a solid, versatile receiver that does a lot of things well. He is a very good route runner and does a great job winning early in his routes. He has an extensive route tree and does an excellent job using leverage to create separation and set up DBs to get them off balance. Jefferson was effective lining up in all three spots at WR proving he has the ability to line up anywhere in the offense. He also does a great job tracking the ball and making plays on the ball.
Jefferson has average long speed so he won’t be a burner at the next level. He also had very average production over his career which makes me question his ability to be a top-end wide out at the next level.
Landing Spot: Jefferson landed in an offense that does a great job spreading the ball around and who just lost Cooks in a trade. Jefferson could be another good possession receiver for Goff, but he will also have some other competition for playing time.
COLE
KMET
NOTRE DAME
DRAFTED BY THE CHICAGO BEARS
(ROUND 2, PICK 11)
TE: 1
OVR: 32
HT: 6’6″
REC: 60
REC YDS: 691
REC TDs: 6
WT: 262
AGE: 21
40: 4.7
3-CONE: 7.44
SHUTTLE: 4.41
VERT: 37″
BROAD: 123″
STRENGTHS
Hands
Size
Route Running
WEAKNESSES
Speed
Athleticism
Cole Kmet is a big-time TE target with very good size, standing at 6’6” and muscled up 262lbs. He has very good, strong hands and does a great job catching away from his body. He can high-point the football and use his strength very well to box out defenders in contested catch situations. He is also a solid route runner from the TE position and should be able to win against LBs and safeties.
Kmet isn’t the most athletic TE, which could limit some of what an offense does with him especially when he has average speed to get downfield.
Landing Spot: Despite having a million TEs on the roster already, this is a good landing spot for Kmet. There is a huge need for the Bears to find production from the TE position and Kmet can be the short area and red zone threat they need.
BRYCEN
HOPKINS
PURDUE
DRAFTED BY THE L.A. RAMS
(ROUND 4, PICK 30)
TE: 2
OVR: 33
HT: 6’4″
REC: 130
REC YDS: 1945
REC TDs: 16
WT: 245
AGE: 23
40: 4.66
3-CONE: 7.25
SHUTTLE: 4.28
VERT: 33.5″
BROAD: 116″
STRENGTHS
Athleticism
Hands
Route Running
Production
WEAKNESSES
Blocking
Concentration Drops
Brycen Hopkins was one of my favorite TEs to watch in this draft. He was very productive his senior year putting up over 800 yards and 7 TDs. Hopkins is very athletic and has the ability to line up anywhere on the field even split out wide if needed. Hopkins is a solid route runner and does a great job setting up defenders to create separation. He also is a good hands catcher and does a great job of snagging the ball away from his body and winning in contested catch situations.
While he has solid hands, Hopkins needs to clean up the occasional concentration drops he has. He is also not a high-level blocker, which could limit how much he sees the field outside of obvious passing situations.
Landing Spot: I love this landing spot for Hopkins. The Rams haven’t had a high-end, consistent TE for quite some time. He could slide into a meaningful role quickly and in an offense that gets creative with it’s pass catchers.
ALBERT
OKWUEGBUNAM
MISSOURI
DRAFTED BY THE DENVER BRONCOS
(ROUND 4, PICK 12)
TE: 3
OVR: 34
HT: 6’5″
REC: 98
REC YDS: 1187
REC TDs: 23
WT: 258
AGE: 22
40: 4.49
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
VERT: N/A
BROAD: N/A
STRENGTHS
Athleticism
Hands
Play Strength
50/50 Balls
WEAKNESSES
Production
Albert O is one of the more athletic TEs in this class. He shocked everyone at the combine with an impressive 4.49 forty, which is impressive for any TE, but especially at his size. He has incredible hands and does a great job catching the ball away from his body. He is impressive in 50/50 situations and can go up and battle defenders for the football. He uses his strength and makes very good body adjustments. He has very good play strength and is a quality blocker which could lead to him being on the field often.
The biggest knock for Albert O is his spotty production. He impressively hauled in 11 TDs his freshman season, but he was unable to keep up the same production mainly due to poor QB play.
Landing Spot: I am torn on this landing spot. I think he will fit in great with the weapons they have but it will be tough to feed them all to the point they are all fantasy relevant. But it will be hard to keep a TE with his athleticism off the field.
LYNN
BOWDEN, JR.
KENTUCKY
DRAFTED BY THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
(ROUND 3, PICK 16)
WR: 16
OVR: 35
HT: 5’11”
YPC: 7.4
RU YDS: 1530
RU TD: 13
WT: 204
REC: 114
REC YDS: 1303
REC TDs: 6
AGE: 22
40: N/A
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: N/A
VERT: N/A
BROAD: N/A
STRENGTHS
Speed
Quickness
Versatility
WEAKNESSES
Route Running
Tweener
Lynn Bowden is one of the biggest enigmas of this draft class, but he’s an absolute freak athletically. Bowden has impressive long speed and is able to burn defenders for big plays. He is a very quick and twitched-up player who wins with route running as well as after the catch. His versatility could be a huge weapon on the right team. He has the ability to make plays as a receiver but also has good vision and running ability to make plays from the backfield.
Bowden didn’t run a ton of routes in college after switching to QB, so he will need to expand his route tree at the next level. He is also a bit of a tweener which could delay his development and limit his production.
Landing Spot: This landing spot is tough, as it has been for other Raiders drafted. Taking three WRs in one draft means someone is being left out and that may be Bowden due to him being less versed in the position. But, his ability to do different things for an offense could give him some value in the future.
K.J.
HILL
OHIO STATE
SIGNED BY THE L.A. CHARGERS
(UDFA)
WR: 17
OVR: 36
HT: 6’0″
REC: 201
REC YDS: 2332
REC TDs: 20
WT: 196
AGE: 22
40: 4.60
3-CONE: N/A
SHUTTLE: N/A
SPEED SCORE: 87.55
VERT: 32.5″
BROAD: 114″
STRENGTHS
Quickness
Route Tree
Versatility
WEAKNESSES
Long Speed
K.J. Hill was a solid weapon in his college career, and he had some nice production. He didn’t rack up a ton of yards during his senior season, but put 10 TDs on the board. Hill has excellent short area quickness and uses good footwork to beat DBs early. He also has a very extensive route tree and does a great job using his quickness, leverage, and set up moves to win all over the field. He is also able to line up all over the field and do a number of different things in an offense making him a good weapon.
Hill somewhat lacks the long speed needed to be a downfield threat and only clocked in a 4.6 40 at the combine.
Landing Spot: It is tough to tell if this is a good landing spot. While the Chargers could use a productive WR3, a QB change could alter the look of their offense. I would be reserved about his upside at the next level.
