2023 NFL Draft player rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 300 prospects

Most teams’ NFL draft boards are 125 or 150 players deep — some smaller, maybe a few larger. Each team has its own criteria at certain positions that will eliminate a lot of players from consideration.

Without a specific scheme or culture, compiling a top-300 draft board is definitely a flawed exercise. But it is interesting to stack the players based on general draft grades (from “The Beast”) to see who makes the cut.

1. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (5-foot-11, 204 pounds)

A point guard on the football field with his rare vision and spatial awareness, Young plays with impressive body rhythm and controlled urgency with his mind, feet and release. Although some of his magic acts will be tough to replicate in the NFL and will lead to durability concerns, he has a sixth sense for pressure and the crafty reaction skills to improvise, buy time and create off-script. Overall, Young is a size outlier (he will be the smallest quarterback in the NFL the moment he is drafted) with average arm power, but he is a natural passer with an instinctive feel for throw location and play extension. Despite limited physical traits, he has the high-end intangibles and talent required to be an impact starter.

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2. Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama (6-3, 254)

Anderson has an explosive get-off as a pass rusher to bend/dip the edge or maneuver tight spaces with his body flexibility and instinctive arsenal of rush moves. As a run defender, he is quick to diagnose, fill and use his advanced handwork and lateral agility to shed blocks, although he must become a better finisher as a tackler. Overall, Anderson doesn’t have ideal body mass and must improve his on-field discipline, but he is equally dynamic as a pass rusher and run defender because of his twitchy movements, skilled hands and overall play speed. He is a scheme-proof game-wrecker with Pro Bowl potential.

3. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 314)

With a playing base that is always balanced, Carter flashes the initial burst and play strength to rip, displace and disrupt the backfield rhythm. While physically impressive, he also does a skillful job rushing with eyes and trusting his instincts to feel blocking pressure. Carter needs to continue growing in several areas, but his block destruction is special because of a rare combination of body control, quickness and power. He presents a conundrum for NFL decision-makers – he is a very young player and maturation isn’t a guarantee, but he is arguably the most talented prospect in this draft class with the potential to develop into a top-five player at his position in the NFL.

4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 214)

Structurally sound, Stroud throws with patience and poise and he can make all the throws. Though he appears comfortable on plays designed to move his launch point, his improvisation skills when things break down are a work in progress (his outstanding performance on the 2022 Georgia tape raises the level of optimism). Overall, Stroud must become more comfortable embracing his athleticism and escapability, but he is an outstanding rhythm passer with touch, pacing and ball-speed control to carve up the defense. His passing skills give him an encouraging floor as an NFL starter and his development as a creator will ultimately determine his NFL ceiling.

5. Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon (6-1, 197)

Coming from a family of diverse athletes, Gonzalez has the frame to match up with NFL size and the speed to keep stride vertically with burners at the next level. His tackling skills and ability to turn and restrict passing lanes are ascending parts of his game, but there is still room for improvement in both areas. Overall, Gonzalez needs continued work in zone coverage, but he offers strong man-cover talent with speed, fluid movements and body length to blanket outside receivers. With his high-end traits (similar to Jeff Okudah) and trust in his talent, he has the skill set of a future Pro Bowler.

6. Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (5-11, 215)

With his natural ability to sort, cut and burst, Robinson has the instinctive feel and contact balance to set up defenders and force missed tackles (led the FBS with 104 forced missed tackles in 2022). He is a chore to bring down for defenders thanks to his natural run strength, although he does need to improve his nuance and finish as a pass blocker. Overall, Robinson is the complete package as both a runner and receiver with vision, instincts and elusive traits that will translate well to the NFL. He is one of the most talented players in the draft class.

7. Peter Skoronski, G/T, Northwestern (6-4, 313)

As both a pass blocker and run blocker, Skoronski is quick off the ball and does a great job keeping blocks centered, sustained and rarely in a compromised position. Although his lack of ideal size shows versus long, powerful rushers, he takes pride in mastering the details, which allows him to default to his technique and mask deficiencies. Overall, Skoronski falls below the arm-length threshold to stay at tackle for several NFL teams, but he is a technician with impressive balance and strength to reposition his hands/feet mid-engagement. Though he should get a chance to stay outside in the NFL, he is an immediate NFL starter inside at guard/center with a Pro Bowl ceiling.

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8. Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech (6-5, 271)

Big, long and strong, Wilson plays with linear explosion and power to get blockers moving in reverse. In the run game, he needs continued refinement but uses his long arms to lock out and separate, and he displays impressive tackling range because of his wingspan and chase effort. Overall, Wilson plays too upright and needs to become craftier and more strategic in his pass rush, but his length, speed and raw power are outstanding foundational traits. His ascending tools are ripe for development, and he has Pro Bowl potential. He should be the first Texas Tech defender ever drafted in the top 20 picks.

9. Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (5-11, 181)

Witherspoon, who loves the challenge of man-to-man, has excellent read-and-drive reaction quickness and uses his eyes and physicality to shut down passing windows (26 passes defended in 22 games the last two seasons). Although he doesn’t carry an ideal weight, he has functional length and competes much bigger than he looks both in coverage and run support. Overall, Witherspoon needs to walk the fine line of being aggressive without drawing flags, but his fiery play personality is a positive, along with his cover athleticism, ball skills and finishing toughness. He projects as an immediate NFL starter with scheme versatility.

10. Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa (6-5, 272)

Regardless of alignment, Van Ness has high-end tools with his length and play strength, which allow him to wear down blockers as a pass rusher or stack, locate and play off blocks in the run game. A hockey player most of his life, he credits his time on the ice for developing his balance, urgent play style and competitive toughness. Overall, Van Ness needs coached up with his pass-rush construction and overall pacing, but he is an ascending player and competes like a grizzly bear with his fierce power and explosive twitch. He has the upside of an impactful NFL starter with inside/outside versatility, regardless of scheme.

11. Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia (6-2, 238)

With his range and physicality, Smith can scrape and stack blocks in the run game and does his best work on read plays because of his quick-twitch reaction burst. His dynamic get-off and loose movements make him slippery as a pass rusher, but his hand exchange lacks polish at the top of the rush. Overall, Smith must improve his pass-rush plan and overall efficiency, but he is an explosive, flexible athlete with powerful hands and above-average football character. He has the diverse tools to be a well-rounded edge rusher, ideally suited for a 3-4 base scheme.

12. Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State (6-6, 313)

Johnson is quick out of his stance with the movement skills to mirror pass rushers around the arc or show off his pulling range in run game. He must be more consistent with his sinking, settling and striking, but he has the athleticism to recover quickly and his mistakes are fixable over time. Overall, Johnson must replace bad habits with more trust in his technique, but he is an athletic move blocker with the size, fluidity and character of a future starting NFL left tackle. With his quickness, he is ideally suited for a zone-based scheme.

13. Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida (6-4, 244)

An athletic, large-statured passer, Richardson has the arm to drill every throw imaginable with plus velocity, while also using his legs to be an explosive playmaker. However, he has scattershot tendencies and is more of a see-it thrower, lacking anticipation and relying on his arm over repeatable footwork/mechanics (only 393 career pass attempts). Overall, Richardson’s volatile accuracy and decision-making cloud his evaluation, but he is a freak-show talent with special size, speed and arm strength, and he put enough promising plays on film to be optimistic about his potential ceiling. He fits an RPO or NFL vertical-passing offense that will also utilize his athleticism, but he needs on-field reps and a patient coaching staff willing to weather the early storm.

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14. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (6-3, 229)

Physically built for the pro game, Levis is strong in the pocket, moves very well for his size and has a power arm to deliver with velocity and accuracy from various platforms. However, defenses are too easily able to put doubt in his mind, which leads to forced or inaccurate throws because of hesitancy in his game. Overall, Levis needs more reps to continue developing his read efficiency and ball placement, but he has an NFL starter’s skill set with his impressive physical tools (size, arm, athleticism) and exceptional competitive toughness. Similarities with Carson Wentz should be considered both a positive and negative, but he has starter-level traits and upside.

15. Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia (6-5, 311)

A former basketball player, Jones displays outstanding feet, coordination and recovery skills and disrupts the rhythm of rushers when he unlocks his hips and transfers power from his lower body to his hands. However, he needs to do a better job of keeping his upper and lower halves on the same page and will require time at the next level for his technique to catch up to his talent. Overall, Jones lacks ideal refinement and experience, but with his movement skills, raw power and finishing violence, the necessary tools are there for him to be a decade-long starter in the NFL. He should be one of the first linemen drafted, and his NFL projection ranges from solid starter to Pro Bowler.

16. Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (6-2, 193)

With impressive NFL bloodlines, Porter parks himself in front of receivers and smothers them in press to reroute and disrupt receiver timing up and down the field. However, he plays on his heels, loses momentum in his hip-flip and hangs on receivers to slow their routes, collecting 11 coverage penalties in the past two seasons with several others that should have been called. Overall, Porter has clear bust potential with his undisciplined play style and unbalanced change of direction, but he has intriguing matchup potential in the NFL because of his aggressive length and body quickness. He projects as a classic bump-and-run cornerback and won’t be a slam-dunk fit for every scheme.

17. Brian Branch, S, Alabama (5-11, 190)

Equally athletic and physical, Branch has terrific short area quickness with the pattern recognition and run/pass anticipation to match up in a variety of ways. Though you wish he was bigger, his lack of size wasn’t a deterrent on tape, and he posted a high batting average as a tackler in college (an elite 2.3 percent missed tackle rate). Overall, Branch might not have elite size/speed measurables, but he is above average in almost every other category NFL teams covet with his well-rounded game to run, cover and tackle. He projects as a starting nickel in the NFL and offers hybrid versatility across the secondary, similar in ways to Miami’s Jevon Holland.

18. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State (6-0, 196)

Although he played in a favorable offensive situation in Columbus (including alongside first-round receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave), Smith-Njigba is a crisp, controlled route runner with the hand strength to focus and snatch the football. He doesn’t have the speed to run away from coverage, but he skillfully throttles his speeds and uses different sink/body techniques to leverage defensive backs out of position and create pockets of separation. Overall, Smith-Njigba isn’t an elite size/speed athlete and won’t be an ideal fit for every role, but he is a crafty route runner with smooth short-area quickness and tracking talent to be a surehanded target. He projects as an early NFL starter who is at his best in the slot.

19. Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (6-4, 249)

With his body control and ball skills, Mayer is productive underneath and as a big seam target, using his frame and fluidity to be a pass-catching weapon. Although he lacks suddenness in his footwork, he doesn’t strain as a route runner and there are no wasted movements. Overall, Mayer needs to become more consistent with his blocking technique and execution, but his controlled athleticism, play strength through contact and stellar intangibles raise his floor as a prospect. He projects as a traditional Y tight end with immediate NFL starting talent.

20. Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah (6-3, 246)

With his basketball background, Kincaid has fluid movement skills and flashes the short-area quickness to open stride and accelerate in and out of his breaks. He is a natural ball winner and shows confidence in his hands, doing most of his damage when catching the ball on the move (remarkable 35-to-4 touchdown-to-drop ratio in college). Overall, Kincaid is still developing his play strength and consistency as a blocker, but he is an above-average pass catcher with the burst, body control and ball skills to be a weapon in the slot. He projects as a playmaking “move” tight end in the NFL.

21. Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson (6-4, 268)

Straight out of central casting with his frame, length and low body fat (13.5 percent in 2022), Murphy fires upfield and quickly gets on blocks, but there is more hesitation than you want to see once he’s engaged. Although he currently lacks diversity in his pass-rush moves/counters, his natural combination of burst, strength and violent hands will overwhelm blockers and allow him to affect the backfield rhythm in different ways. Overall, Murphy lacks efficient move-to-move transitions as a pass rusher, but he is naturally gifted with the explosive traits, play speed and length to be a disruptive leverage-power rusher in the NFL. He projects as a base end in a four-man front with the floor of an NFL starter.

22. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama (5-9, 199)

Quick to press, sort and burst, Gibbs has sudden start/stop footwork to nimbly get in and out of his cuts and destroy pursuit angles with instantaneous acceleration. Not only does he have twitchy athletic gifts, but his understanding of football geometry and feel for blocking designs are very advanced, making him an offensive line’s best friend as a runner. Overall, Gibbs doesn’t have ideal size or run power for NFL punishment, but he is an electric athlete with the explosiveness, vision and pass-catching skills to be an exciting NFL weapon. Though his workload will need to be managed, his talent is a mixture of Alvin Kamara and Chris Johnson.

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23. Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (6-5, 298)

Powerfully built and naturally gifted, Bresee is a balanced mover and carries his weight well to burst off the ball and make plays versus the run and the pass. With his heavy and active hands, he flashes the ability to stack, shed and finish, but his inconsistent leverage through contact will slow down his pursuit. Bresee must refine his set up and counters for better pass rush sequencing, but he is an explosive force player with disruptive potential in both even and odd fronts. His tag on draft boards will have a medical designation, and his injury background might determine where he is drafted.

24. Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee (6-5, 333)

With his extraordinary power and torque, Wright creates a surge in the run game with the physical hands to latch, drive and displace. While he is susceptible to inside rush moves, he reaches his landmarks and stays square as a pass blocker, relying on his length, punch and stout anchor to stalemate rushers. Overall, Wright will get himself into trouble when he sacrifices technique for his nasty demeanor, but he naturally defaults to his raw power and body control to consistently win in both the run and passing game. He is a plug-and-play right tackle, and some teams have him on their draft board as a starting guard.

25. Jordan Addison, WR, USC (5-11, 173)

Addison skillfully marries his play speed, controlled suddenness and detailed focus as a route runner to create spacing and run-after-catch opportunities. He had double-digit drops each of his first two seasons at Pitt but showed much improved ball skills in 2022 (his drop rate decreased from 14.3 percent as a freshman to 9.9 percent as a sophomore to only 3.3 percent as a junior). Overall, Addison’s lack of ideal size and play strength are legitimate concerns, but he is a loose athlete with crafty routes and vertical speed to work all three levels. Projecting best in the slot, he has NFL starting talent from Day One.

26. Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt (6-1, 281)

With his initial quickness and ability to maneuver his hips in the hole, Kancey wins at the snap to slant, stunt and cross the face of blockers and affect the backfield rhythm. He uses his balance and natural leverage to get underneath the pads of blockers, but can be displaced in the run game and will struggle to power through contact. Kancey’s undersized frame and average strength will be more pronounced versus NFL blockers, especially in the run game, but his get-off, agility and quick hands allow him to leverage gaps and disrupt the backfield. Although not quite on Donald’s level as a pro prospect, the parallels are encouraging and he projects as a starting NFL three-technique.

Pitt’s Calijah Kancey ran the fastest 40 of any DT at the combine.

At Pitt Pro Day, he said he ran a 6.82 on the three-cone and 4.33 on the shuttle. Both of those would have been the best at his position group at the combine. His 33.5-inch vert would be 2nd best at the combine. https://t.co/5HkKaMqtB1

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27. Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland (6-0, 197)

A cover-and-clobber corner, Banks has the competitive makeup and smooth hips/feet to become a receiver’s shadow in man coverage. His read-react ability to sort routes from zone needs work to create more breakup opportunities, but he is an above average high-to-low tackler. Overall, Banks needs to add more discipline to his play style, but when he trusts his technique, he has the size, athleticism and physicality of an NFL starter. He projects best as an outside, press-man cornerback with upside in zone looks.

28. Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas (6-4, 235)

A long, lean athlete, Sanders is cunning and agile with the instincts of both an off-ball player and pass rusher. He posted impressive numbers as a first-year starter, but there were too many “almost” tackles on tape, and he left production on the field with his tendency to overpursue. Overall, Sanders must become a more skilled tackle finisher and take-on player, but he offers intriguing versatility as a “do-everything” front-seven defender thanks to his size and athletic range. He is an ascending player with the talent to be a matchup linebacker and occasional pass rusher in the NFL.

29. Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State (6-5, 253)

An impressive size/speed athlete, Musgrave runs like a gazelle, and his lacrosse and skiing backgrounds translate to football with his core strength and hip fluidity as both a pass catcher and blocker. He blocks with outstanding body control and leverage to be a physical edge setter and engage defenders at the second and third levels, although he still needs to improve his sustain skills and steadiness as a pass blocker. Overall, Musgrave must continue to build up his football resume and overall consistency, but he is a high-level athlete with the route running and blocking talent to be a productive starting combo tight end in the NFL. He should be the first-ever Oregon State tight end drafted in the top 100 picks.

30. Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia (6-6, 264)

The leanest 270ish pounds I have ever seen on a football field, Washington executes different kinds of blocks with his athletic range and the physical hands to control, drive and steer defenders. As a receiver, he gives his quarterback a massive catching target and swallows the football, although his long legs can get tied up on redirection routes or when making sharp cuts out of breaks. Overall, Washington will need time to mature in areas, but he offers a unique set of skills to be a weapon as an NFL blocker as he continues to ascend as a pass catcher, especially in the red zone. He is a one-of-one talent with fascinating pro potential because of his rare length, play strength and body flexibility at his size.

31. Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee (6-0, 176)

Hyatt saw a lot of free releases and didn’t run an NFL route tree, but he consistently stretches the field vertically, and cornerbacks struggle to match his vertical burst. Along with his elite acceleration, he has an uncanny ability to track and adjust to the deep ball, flashing a “go-and-get-it” gear — he led the FBS in receptions of 30-plus yards (15), 40-plus yards (11), 50-plus yards (seven) and 60-plus yards (five). Overall, Hyatt isn’t a well-rounded receiver and won’t become one overnight, but he is exceptional in two key areas: easy speed and confident ball skills. His potential for an explosive play at any moment changes the way defenses prepare. In the right role, he can be a productive home-run hitter for an NFL offense.

32. Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College (5-9, 182)

Flowers, who should be the first BC receiver drafted since 1987, is fluid in and out of his breaks with playmaking potential after the catch. He is more of a glider than sprinter and won’t dust NFL corners with pure speed, but he does a great job utilizing gear change to tie defenders in knots with his quickness. Overall, Flowers is undersized and doesn’t have an ideal skill set for outside work, but he is a savvy and sudden competitor with the play speed and route pacing to create space. He projects as an early NFL starter who is at his best in the slot.

33. BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU (6-2, 248)

Similar to his older brother (Azeez), Ojulari is quick, fast and bendy from anywhere on the field, closing with burst or creating movement at contact. He has a collection of pass-rush moves to frame his attack in different ways — his “go-to” is a long-arm that sets up his ghost move — but he can be covered up and give up the edge if he doesn’t win with quickness. Overall, Ojulari doesn’t have ideal size for every scheme, but he offers a dynamic pursuit package with his explosive traits and unrelenting effort. He offers scheme versatility as an NFL starter, projecting best as a stand-up edge rusher for an odd-front defense.

34. Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU (6-2, 208)

A big man with small-man burst, Johnston accelerates well to stack, track and separate deep or create plays after the catch with his elusiveness, strength and instincts. His length and body control help him make impressive grabs away from his body, but he struggled with contested windows on tape and had more drops than touchdown catches in 2022. Overall, Johnston requires polish with his route-running and ball-finishing skills, but he offers legitimate big-play potential with his size-speed athleticism and catch radius. He has NFL-starting traits with upside as he continues to develop.

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35. Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State (6-0, 166)

Forbes’ tape is a master class of spatial relationships and anticipation to make plays on the ball. Though he is known to freelance, he usually does it responsibly and plays on the balls of his feet to stay balanced and react to anything. Overall, Forbes’ rail-thin build and marginal play strength are concerns, along with his overaggressive tendencies, but he is light-footed and long with the mental processor and confidence to be an NFL playmaker. NFL teams willing to overlook his slightness will find a damn-good player.

36. Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia (6-1, 207)

With exceptional size and athleticism, Ringo boasts desired physical ingredients with ball skills to locate and make plays when in phase. Though he makes splash plays, he will also give them up because he doesn’t anticipate and is late to process and react mid-pattern. Overall, Ringo struggles to stay in phase because of undeveloped technique and awareness, but he is a freaky and competitive athlete with the size/speed blend that NFL defensive coordinators covet. Though uneven results should be expected early in his career, he has the talent to push for starting reps throughout his rookie season and might receive looks as a safety.

37. O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida (6-5, 330)

A massive but lean-muscled blocker, Torrence has above-average inline power and physicality in the run game to quickly gain control and drive defenders from their spot. In pass protection, he sets wide, strikes with authority and plays with the reactive quickness to recover and reposition his hands vs. quick pass rushers (zero sacks allowed in 1,501 career pass-blocking snaps). Overall, Torrence will struggle at times picking off targets in space , but he boasts the play strength, body control and competitive appetite to win his matchups. He is a plug-and-play zone starter in the NFL.

38. Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson (6-2, 235)

An impressive size/speed athlete, Simpson plays physically to work off blockers and appears to be moving at a different gear than the rest of the pursuit thanks to his short-area burst and acceleration. Though he plays with urgency, he must show better control as a tackler and improve his coverage awareness to lock down a full-time gig versus NFL skill players. Overall, Simpson must continue developing his play recognition to translate his immense talent into playmaking production, but he is an active ball hunter with the pursuit speed and appetite for contact to fill multiple roles. He projects best in a fast-flowing defense where he can be a run-and-hit backer and handle overhang responsibilities.

Linebacker Trenton Simpson (@MoveTheSticks top-ranked LB) earned an 88 athleticism score with his combine performance, the 3rd-highest by a Clemson defender under Dabo Swinney (since 2009).

🥇 Isaiah Simmons: 99
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39. Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan (6-3, 323)

Smith plays with extraordinary power to welcome double teams or dismantle single blockers with his patient eyes and torqued hands. His football instincts are well developed to feel blocking pressures and track the football, however, he needs to be a more controlled finisher as a tackler. Smith might never light up the stat sheet with backfield production, but he will be an above-average NFL run defender and flashes pass rush potential with his natural leverage, body quickness and remarkable power. He fits multiple fronts, but he is ideally suited as a shade in the middle of the line, similar in ways to a bigger Brandon Mebane.

40. Steve Avila, G/C, TCU (6-3, 332)

A wide-based and powerful blocker, Avila collects a body count with his heavy hands to make early contact in pass pro or drive block in the run game. Though he stays controlled in his initial mirror, his countering footwork and handwork will be the keys to his next-level success. Overall, Avila needs to better understand his biomechanics to access his explosive power, but he plays with a strong base to anchor and control at either guard or center. He fits both zone and gap schemes and should be an immediate starter as an NFL rookie.

41. Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina (5-8, 171)

With his athleticism and route-running prowess, Downs looks like a predator playing with his prey, patiently throttling his speed with a clear understanding of how to get open and move the sticks. He is obviously undersized, but he has the catch radius of a bigger player, and his competitive chip comes from always being a little smaller on the football field. Overall, Downs’ lack of size will face more resistance versus physical NFL coverage, but he is a tough cover in the slot one-on-one thanks to his gear changes and shifty route running. He projects as a three-level slot weapon for an NFL offense and adds punt return value.

42. DJ Turner, CB, Michigan (5-11, 178)

A twitchy and active athlete, Turner has above-average speed and transition quickness to match up with NFL receivers in man coverage. He plays a physical brand of football and loves to show off his feistiness, although it can be a detriment at times, leaving him off balance and out of position to make plays on the ball downfield. Overall, Turner’s limited length and play strength are amplified versus bigger targets, but he is smart, explosive and competitive and should continue to ascend in coverage. He doesn’t back down and shows the movement ability and toughness desired at nickel in the NFL.

43. Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin (6-6, 313)

Tippmann is an athletic blocker who shines on pulls, cutoffs and any move-block that shows off his range and eyes. With his bend and flexibility, he is able to play low for a taller player and generate explosive torque through his hips, but he gets off schedule when his pads rise, often ending up on the ground. Overall, Tippmann must be mindful of his body leverage/balance to match up versus NFL defenders, but his quickness, strength and vision are all plus traits for a starting interior lineman. He projects as an NFL starter (either center or guard), ideally suited for a wide-zone scheme.

44. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Edge, Kansas State (6-3, 255)

Anudike-Uzomah mashes the accelerator with strength in his joints to angle his body and pry open rush lanes with his power. He can shock blockers at contact, but his refinement is a work in progress, and he is inconsistent as an edge setter versus the run. Overall, Anudike-Uzomah has only average get-off and arc speed as a rusher and must become more consistent in the run game, but he plays hard and mixes up his rush to keep his pursuit alive, which is what he does best. He projects as a physical, face-up power rusher with the impact potential to compete for an NFL starting role as a rookie.

45. Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota State (6-5, 302)

Although he wasn’t often challenged on an island in pass protection, Mauch has the foot quickness and body control to comfortably operate in space and skillfully maneuver from block to block. His technical approach needs continued refinement, but he is a sticky blocker in the run game, using his hands to latch, create leverage and reset engagement. Overall, Mauch doesn’t have ideal length or sand in his lower body, but he has outstanding movement skills, fierce handwork and innate competitiveness to become a starter early in his NFL career. He should get a look at tackle first but also projects well inside, reminiscent of Mitch Morse.

46. Will McDonald IV, Edge, Iowa State (6-3, 239)

With his length and quick-twitch movements, McDonald is able to separate from blockers, burst to close and finish in the pocket. However, his pass rush currently lacks ideal deception, power or setup efficiency, and offenses aren’t afraid to attack him in the run game because of his average play strength. Overall, McDonald is more toolsy than seasoned and might never become the sum of his parts, but his natural length, flexibility and explosiveness are an enticing combination. He projects as a sub-package pass rusher as an NFL rookie with the potential to be more down the road.

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47. Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech (6-4, 285)

White is a rangy mover for his size, capable of spot dropping with running backs or collapsing blocks off the edge with his physical hands. However, he needs to better understand his biomechanics and improve his pass-rush plan, as he prefers to surge into blocks instead of setting them up and countering. Overall, White is still developing his craft and pass-rush technique/instincts, but he is a high-motor height/weight/speed edge player with power as a bull rusher and the mass to anchor versus the run. Similar to Datone Jones, he is a scheme-proof prospect and projects as a rotational base end as an NFL rookie.

48. Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati (5-9, 177)

Scott’s explosive speed and sprint training have translated well to the vertical passing game and allow him to catch cornerbacks off balance with speed cuts or nuanced hesitation mid-route (all 14 of his career touchdowns went for 20-plus yards, averaging 44.6 yards per touchdown grab). Though he has promising ball skills, he doesn’t have desired size or play strength for the position, which limits his catch radius at times. Overall, Scott is a work in progress in a few coachable areas, but high-end speed and short-area suddenness allow him to consistently create his own separation. He adds immediate value as a gunner on special teams and has Tyler Lockett upside as a starting NFL receiver.

49. Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee (6-3, 217)

Hooker gets the ball out on time with a smooth delivery and does a great job moving the pocket (play-action, rollouts, boots) to change his launch point. With basic half-field and high-to-low reads, his college production and efficiency were aided by the Vols’ quarterback-friendly offense, so there is a learning curve awaiting him in the NFL. Overall, Hooker must refine his internal clock and progression reads, but his instinctive athleticism, football character and poised decision-making amid chaos are appealing traits. He projects as a developmental passer with down-the-road starting potential, as long as his knee is healthy.

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50. Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma (6-4, 315)

Harrison not only displays the slide quickness to mirror speed, but he also times his body movements appropriately based on the pass rusher he is facing. While he has the active hands to divert pass rushers, his technique and strength must improve to consistently control his target. Overall, Harrison isn’t a simple evaluation because of the Sooners’ scheme, but he has the movement patterns of a much smaller player and generally recovers well thanks to his athleticism and length. Although there will be a learning curve, he has the tools to become a long-term NFL starter.

51. Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State (6-4, 254)

As a pass catcher, Kraft is an outstanding catch-and-go creator with fluid adjustment skills and balanced feet. As a blocker, he might not be polished, but he gets after it with the body control and desire to sustain and finish blocks. Since 1976, South Dakota State has only produced two top-100 draft picks and both were tight ends (Dallas Goedert, No. 49 in 2018 and Steve Heiden, No. 69 in 1999); Kraft should be the third. Overall, Kraft needs development time to refine his route running and blocking techniques, but he is big, strong and athletic with the ball skills and blocking tenacity to evolve into an NFL starter. His play style and talent are reminiscent of Foster Moreau

52. Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa (6-4, 249)

Fueled by his preparation and smarts, Campbell plays with impressive play speed and awareness vs. both the run and the pass, working relentlessly to maximize everything in his tool box. Though he has a keen eye for tendencies and a nose for the ball, he tends to wait instead of attacking downhill and struggles to quickly redirect/react when ball carriers or route runners put a move on him. Overall, Campbell is inconsistent as a thumper, but his athleticism, intangibles and instincts will keep him in the NFL for a long time. He has the talent to compete for starting reps as an NFL rookie.

53. Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah (5-9, 184)

A twitchy, hyperaware athlete, Phillips does a great job reading the bread crumbs to trigger, drive and make plays at the catch point. Though he trusts his film study to break down splits and route tendencies, his desire to make plays can be a double-edge sword as both a tackler and in coverage. Overall, Phillips doesn’t have elite size or speed and needs to limit the big plays allowed, but his read-react athleticism, competitive instincts and ball skills will translate well to NFL coverage. He has the skill set of a playmaking nickel capable of seeing outside reps as well.

54. Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse (6-5, 318)

With his on-field demeanor and approach, Bergeron can generate movement in the run game and control pass rushers when his hands, feet and eyes stay on the same page. However, his inconsistent weight distribution leads to issues in pass pro and he doesn’t have repeatable hands, which were tough issues to mask against the better opponents on the schedule (Clemson, Notre Dame, Florida State). Overall, Bergeron is very efficient in his movements and grades well as a run blocker, but his inconsistent base and hand placement are gateway issues that disrupt his rhythm and ability to finish, especially in space. He has NFL starting talent, although his skills might be maximized inside as a zone-blocking guard.

55. Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida (6-5, 310)

Dexter carries his weight well with impressive foot quickness and pass rush potential, although you wish he had more backfield production to show for it. His impact can be traced to his ability to leverage — he is a very different player when he utilizes his long levers to put blockers on skates as a pass rusher or anchor, stack and work the point in the run game. Dexter must develop a more disciplined approach to turn the flashes into more consistent play, but he is an agile, coordinated big man who has yet to play his best football. He is a traits-based projection who can play up and down the line, which will interest both even and odd fronts.

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56. Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin (6-3, 309)

With his push-the-pocket power, Benton consistently resets the line of scrimmage when his pad level is right and plays with the movement skills to get up and down the line of scrimmage. His mediocre college production is a product of his role for the Badgers and his pass-rush potential boosts his draft grade. Benton needs to play with consistent leverage and become a more consistent finisher for the NFL game, but his stout power base and above-average athleticism at his size are outstanding foundation traits. He has the talent to play all over the defensive line as a pro.

57. Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee (6-3, 213)

Tillman has above-average hands with the catching range and body type to be effective on slants/stops/comebacks or when tracking downfield. He can open his stride and maintain his acceleration through the stem but lacks the short-area quickness or detailed urgency to easily create separation. Overall, Tillman might be limited to a linear route tree, but he is a big target with the acceleration, play strength and ball skills to exploit perimeter matchups. He has NFL starting traits as an X and should develop into a solid No. 2/3.

58. Derick Hall, Edge, Auburn (6-2, 254)

Only two pounds and nine ounces when he was born, Hall grew into a long, rocked-up defender who wears down blockers with aggressive stabs and speed-topower moves. He can set a physical edge versus the run, but hints of stiffness leave him tardy to disengage and work off contact. Overall, Hall doesn’t have fully fleshed-out counter maneuvers, but he is an urgent, hard-charging pass rusher with linear athleticism and power in his hands. He will be attractive to multiple schemes and projects as a potential NFL starter, similar to the Denver Broncos’ Jonathan Cooper.

59. John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota (6-3, 301)

A physical brawler with a wrestling background, Schmitz is at his best in the run game where his aggressive hands and grip strength allow him to create displacement. However, the main concern for his NFL transition is his tendency to lose his balance, especially vs. quick interior penetrators. Overall, Schmitz must do a better job keeping his feet, hands and eyes on the same page, but he has the play strength and finishing attitude to execute at the NFL level. With improved consistency, he can be a functional pro starter.

60. Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame (6-5, 264)

Although his pass-rush plan and move-to-move transitions are undeveloped, Foskey is a tough player to contain because of his revving motor and rangy chase skills up and down the line of scrimmage. He has active hand work but requires time to disengage from sustained blocks once reached, which leads to questions about his position fit. Overall, Foskey needs to be more consistent versus the run and his pass-rush arsenal lacks variety. However, he has promising traits, and his play speed and non-stop hustle raise his floor as an NFL player. He projects an impactful subpackage rusher as a rookie with the talent to develop into a full-time edge rusher.

61. Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA (6-0, 214)

Charbonnet reads the field and his blockers exceptionally well and consistently picks up positive yardage with his ability to absorb contact. He is an average burst runner and can be tracked down from behind, but while he won’t hit many home runs, he will pile up the doubles (22.6 percent of his carries resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain in 2022). Overall, Charbonnet is not a dynamic start-stop athlete to quickly change rush lanes or escape trouble, but he has extraordinary vision with reliable pass-catching and blocking skills and impeccable football character. He projects as a low-end NFL starter.

62. Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State (6-8, 374)

As a run blocker, Jones flashes the heavy hands to steer and create movement and uses his natural size to cave in defenders on down blocks. As a pass blocker, he is effective when he can quick-set, eliminate space and get his hands on his target before they get into their rush, but covering up inside on wide-nine NFL speed is a different animal. Overall, Jones needs continued refinement with his decision-making and reaction skills, but he is a masher in the run game and his rare size/length and improved balance in pass pro have him on the trajectory to be an NFL starter. He will be valued higher by NFL teams that covet size and run blocking at right tackle.

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63. Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina (6-1, 198)

A good-sized athlete, Rush has excellent reactionary quickness in man coverage with the balanced movements to transition cleanly out of his breaks and make plays on the football. Though he does a great job closing space in coverage, his route anticipation is still a work in progress, and his play strength must improve to better match up with physical NFL wideouts. Overall, Rush is not a secure tackler and must continue developing his instincts in off coverage, but he has the fluidity and length to turn, run and stay stride-for-stride with receivers. His athletic cover traits give him NFL starting potential as a man-to-man corner.

64. Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa (6-3, 245)

Although he is more quick than fast as a route runner, LaPorta makes himself available mid-route because of his lower-body quickness and athletic fluidity. As a blocker, his functional strength and consistency must improve, but Iowa asks its tight ends to do everything (LaPorta even took three snaps out of the wildcat) and scouts rave about his competitive demeanor. Overall, LaPorta is an average point-of-attack blocker and his lack of length hurts his success rate in contested situations, but he plays with outstanding quickness and body rhythm with soft hands as a pass catcher. He is in the Austin Hooper mold and projects as a low-end TE1 or high-end TE2 on an NFL depth chart.

65. Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State (6-0, 225)

A determined chaser, Henley has the play speed to find quality fits in the run game, and his quick-reaction skills are a solid starting point as he builds his coverage ability. With only average core power, he can get hung up in traffic in the tackle box, but missed tackles were tough to find on his tape. Overall, Henley has only been playing linebacker since 2020, and that inexperience shows at times, but he is quick to key and close with sideline-to-sideline range and tackling skills. He is an ascending run-and-chase backer and core special teamer in the NFL.

66. Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina (6-0, 180)

With his natural reflexes and coverage IQ, Smith doesn’t overthink what he sees and trusts his reaction to movement, displaying outstanding closing burst to the football. Though he has the movements skills to answer skilled route runners, he must learn how to be more subtle in coverage to avoid becoming a flag magnet for NFL officials. Overall, wild tendencies and unrefined technique are the concerns, but Smith has all the talent necessary to be a longtime NFL starter if he makes the necessary adjustments. He can work either inside or outside and will fit best in a zone-heavy scheme.

67. Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M (5-8, 188)

An explosive player with the ball in his hands, Achane makes quick reads, collects his feet and accelerates out of his cuts with sprinting speed (at his best on counter plays). He isn’t getting much bigger, and each NFL team will feel differently about his projected workload and role. Overall, Achane’s undersized build understandably creates doubt about him as an every-down NFL back, but his vision and rare acceleration allow him to access run paths most backs can’t. With his added value as a receiver and returner, he has high-upside potential, similar in ways to Jahvid Best as a prospect.

68. Adetomiwa Adebawore, DT, Northwestern (6-1, 282)

A member of Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, Adebawore is shot out of a cannon at the snap and uses his initial burst and play strength to get into blockers and drive them into the pocket, creating flashbacks of Lamarr Houston. He is well-built with linear twitch, but his lower-body flexibility is average and his tackling must improve versus NFL ball carriers. Adebawore needs to become more consistent in several areas, but he has explosive power in his body with the long arms and natural leverage to be disruptive. An outside rusher in college, he projects best inside as a 3- technique in the NFL.

Northwestern DT Adetomiwa Adebawore crushed pro-day w/ “small skill” type 4.26 SS & 7.13 3C.

Most impressively, when many prospects are opting out of everything, Adebawore beat his Combine bench mark by one rep w/ 28.

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69. Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami (6-0, 198)

Stevenson is an above-average size/speed athlete with physical toughness and brash swagger that many coaches covet as foundational traits for their man-cover defenders. He isn’t shy bumping and riding the hip of route runners, but his physical play style leaves him unbalanced mid-route and at the catch point, which will be tougher to hide from officials in the NFL. Overall, Stevenson needs to become more disciplined in coverage and versus the run, but he is a long, rangy corner with the speed and short-area athleticism to stay in phase. He is a press-man corner on the perimeter with NFL starting ability.

70. Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M (6-1, 198)

A physical presence in the running game, Johnson has intriguing versatility with his body length and pursuit range and looks to tune up his target working downhill. He matches up well versus tight ends, but he will struggle to stay connected with NFL slots. Overall, Johnson has undisciplined tendencies and is still getting his body organized technically, but he is at his best near the line of scrimmage with his zone instincts and eagerness to drop the hammer in the run game. His play style is reminiscent of Jamal Adams (albeit in a different body type).

71. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor (6-2, 335)

For a player his size, Ika is light-footed with the short-area explosiveness and hand usage to defeat blocks. However, his best flashes can be found on his 2021 tape and he struggled to make backfield plays in 2022 (partly because of his role). Ika is a nimble, disruptive big man with stout, powerful traits, but all of his impressive parts don’t consistently add up to impact plays. He is a toolsy size prospect with a high floor as an early down NFL nose while also flashing the ability to be more.

72. YaYa Diaby, Edge, Louisville (6-3, 263)

An impressive height/weight/speed athlete, Diaby bursts off his spots with the power/bend to wrap blockers and close with violence. His rush counters tend to get choppy once he meets resistance and his run-game discipline will need to improve versus NFL competition. Overall, Diaby needs to develop a more instinctive and craftier approach to breaking down blockers, but he has the natural explosion and length to attack gaps or power through the shoulder of blockers like a swinging saloon door. He has intriguing development potential as a scheme-diverse, leverage-power rusher.

73. Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane (5-9, 201)

Spears is a slippery runner with his dynamic start/stop cutting skills, patient vision and darting acceleration, which are highlighted on counter and outsize zone plays. He has the functional skills to provide value in the passing game, but he can be more dependable as a blocker and pass catcher. Overall, Spears doesn’t have desired build or run strength, but his explosive read-plant-burst action allows him to abruptly change his rush path and elude tacklers. He shows the potential for three-down duties, although he will be at his best as part of a committee, similar to the Bills’ James Cook.

74. Zach Harrison, Edge, Ohio State (6-5, 274)

Harrison is a freaky size/speed athlete and improved each season with his understanding of how to efficiently unlock his gifted traits. High-cut and leggy, he isn’t a fluid bender, which limits his cornering skills, but his rush hands are powerful with lateral range versus the run. Overall, Harrison’s pass-rush construction and edge-setting execution are works in progress, but he is a remarkable linear athlete with elite length, upfield quickness and the ability to affect the game in different ways. He can play defensive end in even or odd fronts and projects as a key member of an NFL defensive line rotation.

75. Tuli Tuipulotu, Edge, USC (6-3, 266)

Although not naturally explosive, Tuipulotu plays with short-area quickness and can be a handful once he gets his momentum going downhill. His hands are active and heavy to pound on blockers, but he can be sluggish getting off contact once long-armed blockers get into his frame. Overall, there are a few concerning areas about his game, but Tuipulotu finds his way to the football because of his pass-rush instincts, natural power and relentless effort — and that should continue in the NFL. He projects as a solid starter on the edge.

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76. Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Oklahoma (5-10, 183)

Mims is a straight-line burner with quality tracking and adjustment skills. However, he has underwhelming size and strength, and a more diverse NFL offense will ask more of him than what he did college. Overall, Mims must prove himself vs. press-man coverage and expand his route-running inventory with improved stem balance/footwork, but his bread and butter will always be his field-stretching speed and finishing skills. He will add an explosive element to an NFL offense as a rotational rookie receiver and punt returner.

77. Chandler Zavala, G, NC State (6-3, 316)

With his lateral agility and body power, Zavala is effective on the front and backside of wide-zone runs and uses his stout base to seal or cut off three-techniques. He gets himself in trouble when he lunges as a pass blocker but usually plays with enough balance to re-leverage himself and stay attached. Overall, Zavala’s medical history might be a hurdle and he will need further development time, but he has NFL size, play strength and movement skills to grow into a starting role. He has the mauling attitude and alertness that will help him adapt quickly.

78. Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State (6-2, 198)

Brents has rare length for the position and impressive short-area quickness for his body type. With his long arms, he can make wide receivers uncomfortable at the line of scrimmage and mid-route, but his length is negated downfield because of his struggles to find the football. Overall, Brents’ inconsistent balance and ball skills are legitimate concerns at the next level, but he is a long-limbed, fluid athlete with the loose movements and speed to maintain phase. He offers the man-cover skills that will help him compete for starting-level snaps early in his NFL career.

79. Nick Herbig, LB, Wisconsin (6-2, 240)

Despite being undersized, Herbig rushes with the intensity and hand strength of a defensive end to skirt blockers both inside and out. He never shuts down his motor in pursuit, but he is an inconsistent edge-setter and NFL teams won’t hesitate to run at him. Overall, Herbig isn’t built to handle multiple gaps or align in closed areas in the NFL, but he has the explosive get-off, hand usage and backfield instincts to pester quarterbacks. While currently not a true every-down NFL player, his impact will be felt as a sub-rusher and offers additional value if he evolves his off-ball skills.

80. Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State (5-10, 187)

Reed has outstanding foot quickness and skillfully throttles his route speed to separate from coverage. Despite dropping too many easy ones, his focus is heightened on contested windows, and he shows a knack for timing his leaps and snatching the football off the helmets of defensive backs. Overall, Reed will have a tougher time overcoming his slight size vs. NFL defensive backs, but his speed, route tempo and downfield ball skills are the ingredients of a potential NFL playmaker. With a few technical tweaks to his game, he has NFL starting ability (slot and outside) and adds value as a return man.

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81. Quan Martin, S, Illinois (5-11, 194)

Martin is an alert player with the on-field athletic twitch that didn’t disappoint at the NFL combine. Though he covers a ton of ground, he can be a 90-10 player at times — coverage looks great the first 90 percent of the play but loses phase late attempting to find the football and make a play (see his touchdown allowed on 2022 Purdue tape). Overall, Martin needs to become a better finisher, but he is an outstanding athlete with cover skills, tackling attitude and above-average football character. Though he offers experience across the secondary, he is best suited inside as a nickel defender.

82. Rashee Rice, WR, SMU (6-0, 204)

With his ability to frame his catches, Rice times his leaps and wins jumps balls, leading the FBS with 18 catches of 20-plus air yards downfield in 2022. Though he makes tough catches look easy, he is also guilty of dropping some easy ones and will freelance at will. Overall, Rice must prove he has NFL-level consistency (in all areas) to compensate for his average speed, but he is a ball winner with natural instincts after the catch. He can be a quality contributor early in his NFL career.

83. Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina (6-3, 297)

With his initial movements at the snap, Pickens has the quickness to shoot gaps and the strength to control them. While he has pass rush tools, his move transitions and shed skills are underdeveloped. Pickens must continue to hone his hand techniques as a rusher and anchor in the run game, but he plays on his feet with the agility, balance and length to instinctively react to blockers. He projects as a rotational tackle as a rookie with starting upside.

84. Ji’Ayir Brown, S, Penn State (5-11, 203)

Although he will attack before diagnosing at times, Brown is often “Johnny on the spot” with his big-play hunting instincts. He fills fast and is aggressive in run support, but he must improve his angles and tackling balance to become a more consistent finisher versus NFL athletes. Overall, Brown must introduce more discipline and body control in his play, but he is a physical presence versus the run with the anticipation and ball skills to match up in coverage. He has the football character and skill set of an interchangeable starting safety at the next level.

85. Cameron Mitchell, CB, Northwestern (5-10, 191)

A smooth, competitive corner, Mitchell has athletic footwork with the play strength and coverage timing to disrupt passing windows. Though he is fearless jumping plays, NFL quarterbacks will look to expose his greedy tendencies and catch him out of position. Overall, Mitchell needs to continue and develop his eye discipline to better match up with NFL receivers, but his athleticism, aggressiveness and smarts give him the scheme-versatility that NFL teams desire. He will be ready to compete for NFL starting reps as a rookie.

86. Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss (6-1, 220)

A smooth, physical presence with strong hands, Mingo is a balanced athlete in his releases, routes and at the catch point. He is a long-strider who needs a beat to build up his speed and must fine-tune areas of his game, including his efficiency at the top of the stem. Overall, Mingo has only average deception and separation quickness, but with his size, pacing and competitive ball skills, he has the body control and upside that has the attention of NFL teams. He has starting potential in the right situation.

87. Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn (5-11, 210)

Bigsby runs with natural power, contact balance and body control and is just as likely to run through defenders as he is to juke them in space. He will miss run lanes because of spotty vision, tempo and patience, but he often had to create on his own, and those parts of his game should improve with better blocking and talent around him. Overall, Bigsby needs to improve his decisiveness and feel for finding creases, but he has playmaking skills thanks to his upfield explosiveness along with his upside as a receiver and blocker. He has NFL starting potential in a gap or zone scheme.

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88. Cory Trice Jr., CB, Purdue (6-3, 206)

An impressive height/weight/speed athlete, Trice passes the eye test with flying colors, and his testing numbers reflect his above-average athletic traits. He is a little bit of a cornerback-safety tweener and needs to play with better pad level for quicker recoveries, but he displays a great feel for reading breaks and flashes GGI (go-and-get-it) skills. Overall, Trice might never be a high-level technician, but he has exceptional size, speed and change-of-direction skills to be a disruptive cover man both early and late in the rep. He offers position versatility with starting potential in press-man or Cover 3 schemes.

89. Jordan Battle, S, Alabama (6-1, 209)

Battle plays aware in zone coverage and assignment sound in the run game with accurate fits and the physical nature of a linebacker. However, he is a linear athlete with limited playmaking range and tackling inconsistencies. Overall, Battle’s tape and skill set scream “average,” but he is a smart, experienced safety with reliable football character and competitive toughness. He projects as a low-ceiling post/box starter in the NFL with core special teams skills.

90. Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan (6-5, 251)

As a pass catcher, Schoonmaker is efficient in his routes and catches the ball well enough, but he is limited after the catch. As a blocker, he showed improvements each season and does enough to keep defenders busy, although his pass-pro reps were limited. Overall, Schoonmaker is only average in most areas, but he has the size, speed and strength to be a solid possession receiver and positional blocker. His well-rounded game will help him become a steady No. 2 (and potential No. 1) tight end for an NFL team.

91. Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas (6-0, 219)

A stout, good-sized runner, Johnson is a two-way creator with his lateral cuts to elude tacklers and the forward momentum to power through contact. With his football character and ability on special teams and as a blocker, his impact without the football is almost as impressive as his ability with the ball. Overall, Johnson is high-cut and can be inconsistent with his run rhythm, but he is a quick-footed, physical ball carrier with valuable third-down skills as a pass-catcher and blocker. He should immediately upgrade an NFL team’s running back rotation and be a core special teamer.

92. JL Skinner, S, Boise State (6-3, 209)

Skinner is a long-striding athlete with cover range versus both the run and pass because of his unique size. His eyes and coverage angles need to be more disciplined, but he doesn’t waste the interception opportunities created by his large catch radius. Overall, Skinner needs to improve his anticipation and tighten up his take-on and tackling, but he is a glider with the physical toughness to play in the box and range to cover tight ends. He fits best as a nickel safety or low-hole player with the upside of an NFL starter.

93. Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama (6-6, 321)

Steen shows range in pass protection and works hard to stay connected because of his active hands and reset skills. However, he tends to encounter mechanical breakdowns in his attempts to sink or control his target, leaving him off balance. Overall, Steen tends to forget his feet mid-engagement, but he moves well and looks like a capable NFL player when his hands and feet match up. He projects as a position-versatile NFL backup with potential to be more (a better version of Bobby Hart).

94. Isaiah McGuire, Edge, Missouri (6-4, 268)

McGuire is stout at the point of attack with the long arms and lateral quickness to defend multiple gaps. Although he isn’t sudden as a pass rusher, he has strong strides and body flexibility to wrap the outside shoulder of offensive tackles or create forceful knockback with his bull rush. Overall, McGuire needs further polishing to truly maximize his skill set, but he is long, agile and powerful enough to effectively leverage blockers and disrupt both the run and the pass. He is a scheme-diverse prospect and projects as a future NFL starter.

95. Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska (6-0, 192)

One of the fastest players in the draft class, Palmer has Ted Ginn-like vertical burst and catches defenders napping with the acceleration out of his breaks. Though a confident competitor, his concentration can be disrupted by physical defenders in press or on his hip. Overall, Palmer needs more route polish and consistency through contact to be useful on a down-to-down basis, but he is an inside/outside field stretcher with speed that defenses must respect. He projects as an NFL rookie return man and WR4/5 who can move up the depth chart over time.

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96. Nick Saldiveri, OT, Old Dominion (6-6, 318)

With his anticipation and lower-body balance, Saldiveri has the reactive quickness to mirror rushers and “lose slowly” because of his counter measures. Though he has technical focus with his hands, feet and eyes, he tends to get high on drive blocks and will overextend himself against shifty rushers. Overall, Saldiveri needs to refine his aiming points and recovery skills to combat NFL strength, but his mental approach and athletic body control will keep his head above water. He is a scheme-diverse NFL prospect capable of backing up multiple positions on the line.

97. Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State (6-3, 253)

Strange has terrific hand strength and focus to snatch the football and does his best work on scramble plays or horizontal runway routes (drags, crossers, etc.). He is highly physical in all aspects of his game, including as a blocker, but his technique will need to catch up to his competitive nature for him to be effective at the next level. Overall, Strange doesn’t offer ideal size or refinement as a blocker or pass catcher, but he shows outstanding desire and functional athleticism in both areas. He is a well-rounded H-back prospect with the talent to be a better pro than college player.

98. A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest (6-3, 198)

A thinly built, long-limbed receiver, Perry lacks ideal play strength, which will be more noticeable versus NFL press, but he is a smooth strider and shouldn’t have any trouble expanding his route tree. He has above-average body control to snap out of his routes or adjust to the football on fades, outs etc. Overall, Perry doesn’t have elite speed, and I worry about his ability to make plays through contact at the next level, but he is a polished route runner with above-average tempo and ball skills to consistently give his quarterback a target. He offers outside starting potential in the NFL.

99. Henry To’oTo’o, LB, Alabama (6-1, 227)

To’oTo’o doesn’t know how to play slow and covers a ton of ground thanks to his diagnose skills and reaction quickness. He can be inconsistent as a take-on player, especially vs. climbing blocks, and he needs to improve his feel for passing lanes in zone coverage. Overall, you wish To’oTo’o were longer, bigger and stronger, but he is a right place-right time type of player because of his instinctive run fits and play range. He has the football smarts and trigger to see the field on defense as an NFL rookie.

100. Marte Mapu, S/LB, Sacramento State (6-3, 221)

Mapu is a good-sized athlete with outstanding diagnose skills to quickly read passrun and swarm to the play. His aggressiveness can be a double-edged sword. He plays with the physicality to work near the line of scrimmage, but he doesn’t have the quick twitch traits to easily recover after a false step. Overall, all 32 NFL teams are looking for long, explosive athletes who can play the run and cover, and Mapu has shown those traits as a potential matchup weapon. With his ability to identify as either a linebacker or “big” safety, he is scheme diverse with the talent to be a core special teamer.

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101. Anthony Bradford, G, LSU (6-4, 332)

Bradford offers tackle experience, but he is at his best in confined quarters, where he can trust his wide frame and move bodies with sheer force. Although he might not be ready from the get-go, he offers intriguing NFL potential that can be cultivated.

102. Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State (5-11, 207)

As a rhythm passer, Haener throws receivers open and displays a natural feel for placement, putting the ball away from the leverage of the defender. With his field vision, gutsy instincts and play confidence, he doesn’t wilt versus pressure and consistently finds answers when blitzed. Overall, Haener doesn’t have premium size or arm strength by NFL standards, but he helps compensate for his average physical tools with passing anticipation, natural accuracy and the competitive toughness to keep plays alive. As long as he is healthy, he has the mental makeup and instincts to be a resourceful NFL backup in the mold of Taylor Heinicke.

103. Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane (6-1, 228)

It’d be great if Williams played with better anticipation, but once he sees it, he gets there in a hurry and has the tools desired for a modern-day developmental linebacker. He has the profile of a key special teamer with the talent to eventually compete for NFL starting reps.

104. Kendre Miller, RB, TCU (5-11, 215)

Miller is a work in progress as a receiver and blocker, and his decision making as a runner has room for improvement, but his lower-body agility, acceleration and natural balance are traits that can upgrade an NFL backfield. Not being able to work out pre-draft might hurt him a tad on draft weekend, but he has NFL starting talent.

105. Tank Dell, WR, Houston (5-8, 165)

A finely tuned athlete, Dell has blur speed along with the twitchy ease of movement and controlled burst to create separation in one-on-one matchups. Although he is a smallish target and lacks tackle-breaking strength, he can run circles around defenders and plays with the competitive urgency of a much bigger player. Overall, Dell’s diminutive size and below-average strength won’t be a fit for everyone, but he has quick hands and elite start-stop acceleration to create chunk plays short, intermediate and deep. He projects as a dynamic No. 3 or 4 wide receiver for an NFL offense while also handling punt return duties.

Houston WR Tank Dell. An actual tank? Who am I to say. Can really run though.

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— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 7, 2023

106. Nick Hampton, Edge, Appalachian State (6-2, 236)

There are holes in Hampton’s game that likely will keep him from finding an every-down NFL role, but his physical tools as a pass rusher pop off the screen and lead to backfield production. His best fit might be as a sub-rusher in the mold of Josh Uche.

107. Xavier Hutchinson, WR, Iowa State (6-1, 203)

Hutchinson is a physical, quick-footed mover with NFL-worthy body control and catch instincts. Though his tape shows both toughness and urgency, he lacks separation burst in his releases and at the stem, and it will be tougher for him to shake tight man coverage in the NFL. Overall, Hutchinson is an average-twitch athlete and doesn’t have a truly distinguishing trait, but his competitive mindset and well-rounded game will be appealing to an NFL team looking for a rotational possession target. He has the potential to be an eventual No. 2 in the NFL with additional polish.

108. Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State (5-10, 191)

Robinson is a small-framed defensive back and labors at times when asked to run vertically, but he plays with the natural instincts and urgent read-react quickness desired for the nickel position. He is not on the same level as Jalen Pitre as an NFL prospect, but he has a similar skill set.

109. Colby Wooden, DT, Auburn (6-4, 273)

Wooden isn’t consistently disruptive when rushing from the outside, but he can set the edge or reduce down where his rush skills are more effective on the interior. He offers position flexibility as a rotational base end or three-technique as an NFL rookie capable of ascending to starter.

110. Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas (6-3, 306)

Stromberg could stand to play with better body control and posture through engagement, but he gains early positioning, works hard to stay attached and loses slowly. He is a versatile NFL backup with eventual starting potential.

111. Aidan O’Connell, QB, Purdue (6-3, 213)

O’Connell sees the field well (even if he only uses half of it) and can throw receivers open. However, he is inconsistent handling pressure and needs to better abide by the quarterback Hippocratic Oath (keep the team from harm) — he often locks onto reads and telegraphs where he wants to go. Overall, O’Connell isn’t a quick-twitch mover or thrower and is guilty of trying to get away with throws he knows he shouldn’t make, but he is strong-minded, accurate and touches the ball up at every level of the field. He has the skills and intangibles of a capable backup in the NFL.

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112. Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pitt (5-10, 216)

Abanikanda doesn’t have the contact balance desired for a featured NFL back, but he is an instinctive runner with outstanding vision, burst and run-away gear to be a productive part of a committee backfield. His development as a blocker and receiver will also determine his NFL ceiling.

113. Byron Young, DT, Alabama (6-3, 294)

A smart, assignment-sound run defender, Young is quick to read blocks and put himself in a leveraged position to make plays from different alignments. He has the technical know-how to free himself as a rusher, but his secondary rush and finishing skills are subpar. Young doesn’t play with desired explosiveness or mass, but he can break down the rhythm of blockers with his length, awareness and skill. He is scheme-diverse and will provide immediate depth as an NFL rotational player.

114. Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford (6-0, 191)

Kelly is a good-looking athlete with coordinated footwork to stay in the receiver’s hip pocket when his technique is right. But he isn’t dynamic out of transitions and needs to create plays on the football instead of waiting for them to appear. Overall, Kelly has electric foot quickness to gather, redirect and match route runners, but he lacks the recovery burst/speed to make up lost steps. He has the baseline skills to compete for NFL starting reps.

115. Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss (5-11, 202)

Evans has fantastic feet to give defenders the slip and excels with an outside track, using his acceleration to win the corner, out-angle pursuit and weave through the defense. His all-gas run style can be effective (22.9 percent of his carries in 2022 resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain), but he would also benefit with improved patience to better set up blocks and force missed tackles. Overall, Evans has some baggage and a few undeveloped areas on his NFL résumé, but there is no denying his burst and balance to create explosive plays in different ways. A boom-or-bust prospect, he has the athletic talent to be a dynamic change-of-pace option and offers RB1 potential for an NFL offense.

116. Byron Young, Edge, Tennessee (6-2, 250)

Young is an explosive, hard charger and at his best on T/E stunts because of the balance and quickness to stay on his rush path. However, he is undersized and his role will be limited at the next level because of his deficiencies in closed areas. Overall, Young can be engulfed in the run game, and his rush stalls too quickly at contact, but his energy and pass-rush flashes lead to backfield plays. Though he has limitations in the run game, he has the potential to make a living as a glorified sub-rusher in the NFL.

117. Jakorian Bennett, CB, Maryland (5-10, 188)

Bennett’s lack of discipline mid-route and at the catch point created rough patches on tape, but his cover speed and knack for getting his hands on the football are traits that will follow him to the NFL. He will compete for gunner reps and defensive snaps as a rookie.

118. Davis Allen, TE, Clemson (6-5, 245)

Allen isn’t overly dynamic as a receiver, but his body control and catch radius are among the best in this tight end draft class, and he shows real promise as a blocker. With his talent and character, he has intriguing development potential.

119. Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma (5-9, 207)

Gray is quick to gather, plant and burst with the explosive cutting skills to shake defenders and pick up chunk yardage. Although he isn’t an inside grinder, he stays behind his pads with the low center of gravity and pacing that help him pinball off contact. Overall, Gray has only average speed and run power, but he is a balanced, agile runner with darting quickness and steady pass-catching skills. His play style is similar to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and he should be a productive change of pace/passing-down back in the NFL.

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— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 3, 2023

120. Christopher Smith, S, Georgia (5-10, 192)

Smith looks more like a cornerback than a safety with his smallish body type, but he is a talented centerfielder with read-react ability from depth and opportunistic ball skills. Although his size will eliminate him from several teams’ draft boards, he has NFL starting potential with the right fit.

121. DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas (6-2, 229)

Overshown has the frame of a lean, oversized safety and creates plays with his sideline-to-sideline range and attacking mentality. A see-ball, get-ball type of player, he diagnoses well and keeps his eyes locked on the ball carrier, but not the climbing blocker ahead of him and will struggle to sift through traffic. Overall, Overshown must continue developing his strength and awareness within the flow of the play, but he has above-average speed to be an energetic run-and-hit pursuit player with upside in coverage. He projects as core NFL special teamer and subpackage rush/drop linebacker.

122. Carter Warren, OT, Pitt (6-5, 311)

Warren’s average athletic profile and timing might keep him from being a steady NFL starter, but he has a ready-made frame with long arms, body control and play strength in his pass sets. He has the tools to carve out a swing tackle role.

123. Sydney Brown, S, Illinois (5-9, 211)

Brown plays with excellent leverage as a run defender along with the physicality and angles to make quick stops. Although his lack of explosiveness is clear versus wide receivers, he stays square in his drops versus tight ends with the smooth movements to be in the right place at the right time. Overall, Brown needs to shore up his tackling skills and discipline for NFL box duties, but he is instinctive while playing at full speed and leaves everything he has on the field. His value for an NFL team will be as a core special teamer and rotational/subpackage box safety.

124. Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford (6-1, 213)

Wilson has uneven career production because of his injury history, but the more tape you watch, the more you appreciate his package of size, intelligence and competitive athleticism to challenge coverage. As long as he stays healthy, his skills on offense and special teams will keep him on an NFL roster.

125. Emil Ekiyor Jr., G, Alabama (6-2, 314)

Ekiyor finds himself in compromised positions when his punch hands get off-schedule, but he moves well with the processing and core strength to be effective in multiple schemes. He has NFL starter talent with guard-center versatility.

126. Dylan Horton, Edge, TCU (6-4, 257)

Horton is quick out of his stance with two-step acceleration and the recognition skills to make a beeline to the football. Though he uses his hands well to catch and toss punch attempts, he will stall out once stout blockers engage him as he attempts to counter. Overall, Horton needs to continue honing his efficiency and execution as a pass rusher, but he has high-upside rush traits with steady run-defending skills. He has proven himself to be scheme-versatile.

127. Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse (5-10, 192)

Williams doesn’t have ideal size or strength and the durability of his left knee is an unknown variable, but he has the athletic traits and instinctive capabilities to handle himself well on an island. He has down-the-road starting potential as an NFL perimeter corner.

128. Chase Brown, RB, Illinois (5-9, 209)

Built low to the ground, Brown feels the flow of pursuit and cuts against it with above-average balance, pacing and toughness. He wasn’t asked to run a variety of routes, but he catches the ball cleanly away from his frame when leaked out as a receiver. Overall, Brown has mediocre run strength and must continue to prove himself as a blocker, but his ability to pair his quick-scan vision with his controlled footwork should translate well to the next level. He projects as an NFL rotational back who will be ready when/if a starting opportunity arises.

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129. Tyrus Wheat, Edge, Mississippi State (6-2, 263)

Wheat doesn’t have elite length or explosiveness, but he is a physical edge setter with the front-seven athleticism that will speak to different schemes. With his versatile skill set and motor, his best NFL fit is standing up as outside linebacker in a 3-4 base.

130. Ivan Pace Jr., LB, Cincinnati (5-10, 231)

Pace is undersized and faces questions about his ability as an every-down player in the NFL, but he is instinctive with the play speed, urgency and contact balance to consistently affect the game with his effort. His exact NFL position fit will be different from scheme to scheme, but it will be important for him to carve out a role on special teams to secure a roster spot.

131. DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB (5-10, 209)

With his compact build and shifty feet, McBride absorbs contact well with knee bend and toughness to quickly regain his balance. Though he has instinctive run qualities, his lower body and eyes aren’t always synced up, and his ordinary burst and long speed will be more noticeable versus NFL defenses. Overall, McBride is unproven as a pass catcher and blocker, which might restrict his NFL role, but his contact balance, vision and lateral agility are among the best this running back draft class has to offer. He projects best in a zone scheme.

132. Kobie Turner, DT, Wake Forest (6-2, 293)

Turner is a tad undersized and is guilty of freelancing out of his run fits, but he plays with bouncy feet, forceful hands and affects the game with his relentless effort. He projects as a rotational three-technique in the NFL with potential to be more.

133. Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State (6-2, 303)

Wypler is sawed-off and will be force-fed his vegetables as he adapts to NFL power, but his above-average athleticism and handwork help him stay in position. He is ideally suited for a zone team and projects as an NFL backup with potential to be more.

134. Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU (5-11, 195)

With his athletic ball skills, Boutte can make erratic quarterbacks look better than they are, and he offers legitimate big-play ability thanks to his RAC skills (contact balance, body strength, acceleration). However, his game is marred by inconsistencies — focus drops, nonchalant routes and too many indicators that tip off defensive backs. Overall, Boutte is a confounding evaluation because he shows the athletic talent to be an NFL weapon, but his effort level doesn’t always match his ability, and most scouts view him as a slot-only prospect. Though he has NFL starting skills, the unpredictable nature of his game complicates his pro projection.

Diving through the new 2023 Beast from @dpbrugler and was surprised to see former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte with a fourth-round grade. Quite the fall-off for the New Iberia product, who at one time was considered a potential first-round prospect.

— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) April 10, 2023

135. Yasir Abdullah, LB, Louisville (6-0, 237)

Abdullah has some tweener traits and will be asked to play more in reverse in the NFL than he was in college, but his read/react athleticism and finishing skills are solid base skills for a linebacker. His ideal role in the NFL is an off-ball linebacker and pass rush specialist in subpackages.

136. Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia (6-1, 206)

Wicks’ evaluation is complicated because of the night-and-day difference between his 2021 and 2022 performances, but the raw talent is there for him to continue ascending as he polishes his game. His development potential will understandably capture the interest from NFL teams in the top four rounds.

137. Terell Smith, CB, Minnesota (6-0, 204)

Smith can be baited off course and leaves too much production on the field, but he has an intriguing blend of length, speed and physicality to match up with NFL receivers on the outside. He is a physical press-man corner prospect.

138. K.J. Henry, Edge, Clemson (6-4, 251)

Henry isn’t the biggest or fastest and isn’t built to be an every-down impact player in the NFL, but he plays with burst, hustle and know-how to break down the rhythm of blockers in different ways. He has the tools to compete for a sub-rusher role as a rookie.

139. Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State (6-3, 304)

Young is a heavy, upright mover, which will limit his ability to make plays on the football, but his forceful punch and balance through contact are NFL traits. He has two-gapping traits to provide immediate depth as a nose or play head up over the tackle.

140. Jordan McFadden, G, Clemson (6-2, 303)

McFadden’s balance breaks down late into his reps, especially when rushers get inside his body, but he has the play traits and functional skill to compete for early NFL playing time. He projects best inside as a guard who can kick outside to tackle in a pinch.

141. Parker Washington, WR, Penn State (5-9, 204)

Washington’s competitiveness is really impressive as both a pass catcher and ball carrier. He saw a high dosage of bubbles and quick-hitting targets in the Penn State offense and isn’t a proven commodity as a downfield receiver (only 7.5 percent of his catches came on throws of 20-plus yards). Overall, Washington has subpar length and only average speed at the position, but his agile footwork, instinctive ball skills and competitive toughness help him create opportunities. He is best in the slot and projects as a Golden Tate-like target.

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— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 23, 2022

142. Sidy Sow, G, Eastern Michigan (6-4, 323)

Sow needs further development with his sustain and recovery skills to maintain engagement, but his body type, play strength and functional movements are solid foundational traits of developmental blocker. He projects as a day three draft-and-develop prospect.

143. Tre Tomlinson, CB, TCU (5-7, 178)

Tomlinson’s size will immediately remove him from several draft boards, but his competitive nature and twitchy athleticism give him a legitimate chance of winning over an NFL coaching staff and earning a meaningful role. He projects best inside as a nickel cornerback.

144. Braeden Daniels, OT, Utah (6-3, 294)

Daniels will require development time to refine his footwork and consistency to match up with NFL rushers, but he has the athletic twitch and versatility to boost an offensive line depth chart in the NFL. His experience at multiple positions is a plus and he grades as a swing tackle/guard with down-the-road starting upside.

145. Daniel Scott, S, Cal (6-0, 208)

Scott has better traits than tape and needs to become more buttoned up in several areas, but NFL teams are always searching for rangy, quick-footed safeties with his set of skills. His versatility on defense and special teams will be an attractive selling point on draft day.

146. DJ Johnson, Edge, Oregon (6-4, 260)

Johnson has only average instincts and needs to round out his game, but he is long and explosive with a motor that runs hot. He has the physical profile of a scheme-versatile NFL player and offers upside despite his age.

147. Jaren Hall, QB, BYU (6-0, 207)

A compactly-built athlete with strong character, Hall is poised in the pocket and a smooth operator on the move to make plays with his arm or legs. He won’t benefit from as many scheme-winners at the next level and will need to improve his passing anticipation to push the ball versus NFL defenses. Overall, Hall is a cerebral, dual-threat passer with above average control and efficiency in his process, but his average arm talent, short stature and injury history are potential road blocks. He has NFL backup potential in an RPO-based, play-action offense.

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148. Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland (6-5, 306)

Duncan has desirable athletic tools, but the continued issues with his technique, balance and competitive makeup (especially for a fouryear starter) are worrisome for his NFL transition. His projection might be best inside to guard in a zone-based scheme.

149. Rejzohn Wright, CB, Oregon State (6-1, 193)

Wright is a long, physical corner who needs to adapt a more disciplined approach, but he has the traits to spy throws, overlap his coverage and make plays on the ball from the perimeter. Not having any athletic testing data pre-draft might hurt him on some teams’ draft boards.

150. Riley Moss, CB, Iowa (6-0, 193)

Moss needs to tighten up his footwork for smoother transitions, but he is a speedy and springy athlete who takes it personally when a completion is made on his watch. Some NFL scouts grade him as a safety, others as a true zone corner.

151. Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn (6-0, 225)

Pappoe lacks a great feel for navigating through traffic as an inside backer and doesn’t have playmaking instincts in coverage, but there is a place in the NFL for his twitched-up athleticism and explosive power. He should be a core special teamer as a rookie while he competes for defensive snaps.

152. Thomas Incoom, Edge, Central Michigan (6-2, 262)

Incoom isn’t known for his crafty counter measures, but he has the upfield athleticism and edge-setting presence to provide an NFL team value as both a pass rusher and run defender. His game is reminiscent of Dorance Armstrong, a useful edge rusher in an NFL rotation.

153. Charlie Jones, WR, Purdue (5-11, 175)

With his one-step acceleration, Jones quickly eats cushion and shows supreme confidence in his focus and hands. Though he flashes a vertical burst, he isn’t a tackle breaker and lacks elusive qualities before and after the catch. Overall, Jones doesn’t have the twitch or play strength to easily uncover outside the numbers, but his crafty speed and ball skills will help find him a role in the NFL. He also has the skills to readily factor in the return game.

154. Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon (6-1, 246)

Sewell doesn’t have the tape of a modern-day playmaker with clear limitations in man coverage, but he thumps downhill with the physicality, pedigree and competitive spirit to make plays between the tackles. He projects as a rookie backup who can become a valuable role player – off-the-ball on early downs and rushing off the edge on passing downs.

155. Lonnie Phelps, Edge, Kansas (6-2, 244)

Phelps’ lack of size/length will be a limiting factor for him versus NFL competition, but he is a pesky player to block because of his get-off and menacing energy in pursuit. He projects as a scheme-versatile sub-rusher.

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— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) February 4, 2023

156. Jon Gaines II, G, UCLA (6-4, 303)

Gaines’ inconsistent technique is a gateway to strength and balance breakdowns mid-rep, but his length, foot quickness and mental capacity give him intriguing upside. His position-versatile experience should help him find an NFL home as an interior backup.

157. Moro Ojomo, DT, Texas (6-2, 292)

Ojomo has a tough time creating plays because of his inefficiencies disengaging, but he is a stout run defender with pass rush upside because of his length and play strength. His best NFL fit might be as a read-and-react base end in an odd front.

158. Jake Moody, K, Michigan (6-0, 210)

Moody was this year’s Shrine Bowl MVP, connecting on 4-of-4 field goals, including two from 50-plus yards. He was 52-for-60 on field goal attempts over his final two Michigan seasons with a long of 59 yards. He finished his college career a perfect 148-for-148 on extra points.

159. Zack Kuntz, TE, Old Dominion (6-7, 255)

With his long strides, Kuntz creates separation when given any type of runway, and he provides a sizeable target for his quarterback. However, he struggles to answer power and physicality, as both a receiver and blocker, because of his linear body and frenetic movements. Overall, Kuntz is unrefined as a route runner, blocker and pass catcher in traffic, but he has rare size/speed tools waiting to be cultivated. He is a developmental No. 3 tight end.

160. Kenny McIntosh, RB, Georgia (6-0, 200)

McIntosh needs to be led to the hole and isn’t much of a creator, but he offers burst as a runner and pass-catching skills. He projects best as a committee back who specializes in catching the football, similar to his role in college.

161. Jason Taylor II, S, Oklahoma State (5-11, 204)

Taylor needs to clean up his overaggressive tendencies, but he displays above-average instincts and play urgency to the football. He projects best as a post safety in the NFL with core special-teams ability.

162. Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma (6-5, 307)

Morris has NFL starting talent with his frame, length and athletic traits, but he looks like a completely different player when his leverage and technique fall apart. If he learns to become more fundamentally sound, he can lock down a swing-tackle role in the NFL and eventually become a starter.

163. Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State (5-5, 179)

Vaughn has been the same height since his freshman year of high school and has a keen understanding of how to hide behind blockers and use his low center of gravity to his advantage. He might not have elite, top-end speed, but he rarely runs in a straight line, always drifting and creating difficult angles for tacklers. Overall, Vaughn’s size limitations show up in all phases (running, receiving, blocking) and will diminish his NFL role, but he maximizes every ounce of his talent with the playmaking sparks that will occasionally create a wildfire. He projects best as a rotational satellite back in the NFL who will be at his best in space.

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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 25, 2022

164. Andrei Iosivas, WR, Princeton (6-3, 205)

Iosivas has the long speed and body control worth developing, but he is currently limited and requires a patient coaching staff while he adds branches to his route tree and learns how to be a more complete receiver. Though he is a project for an NFL team, he can add a vertical element for an offense while he develops at the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart.

165. Viliami Fehoko, Edge, San Jose State (6-3, 276)

Fehoko is missing the top-tier athleticism and length most desire on the edge, but he will appeal to defensive coordinators because of his energetic play style and refined handwork. He projects as a backup and rotational base end in the NFL.

166. Chamarri Conner, S, Virginia Tech (6-0, 202)

Conner needs to iron out his tackling and become more reliable with his back to the ball in coverage, but his versatility, play recognition and baseline athleticism will help him compete for a nickel role. His special teams background should stand out from Day 1 of training camp.

167. Nick Broeker, G, Ole Miss (6-4, 305)

Broeker doesn’t wow with his explosiveness or power, especially in recovery mode, but he is strong and understands his responsibilities, which helps him execute when his technique and leverage stay on point. He projects as a potential NFL backup on the interior, in either a zone or gap scheme.

168. Josh Whyle, TE, Cincinnati (6-6, 248)

Whyle has the triangle numbers (height/weight/speed) and blocking upside that NFL teams look for, but he doesn’t consistently play up to his testing numbers and his receiving tape leaves much to be desired. With improved catch-point skills, he has the traits to be a rosterable Y tight end in the NFL.

169. Elijah Higgins, WR, Stanford (6-3, 235)

Higgins doesn’t always play up to his size and lacks the résumé of a playmaker, but he is an intriguing height/weight/speed athlete with the talent to be a matchup problem from different areas of the field. He can be a hybrid “move” tight end or “big” slot in the NFL, depending on scheme.

170. Jay Ward, S, LSU (6-0, 188)

Ward has strong football character and takes pride running alleys and crowding catch points, but his tweener traits create position/scheme fit questions. Despite being listed as a safety, he is more of a true nickel and special teamer.

171. Darrell Luter Jr., CB, South Alabama (5-11, 189)

Luter won’t be an ideal fit for every scheme, but he is athletic, long and unfond of receivers who think the catch point belongs to them. He projects as a man-coverage NFL cornerback with the skill set to work inside or outside.

172. Alex Forsyth, C, Oregon (6-3, 303)

Forsyth must rely on his technique to make up for his lack of explosive power, but he stays light and centered in his movements with the intelligence and grit that teams covet at the position. He has NFL reserve potential.

173. Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama (6-4, 242)

Latu has an average size/speed profile and must improve as a blocker, but his ascending confidence and smooth pass-catching skills make him a dependable chain mover. He should compete for a backup role as an NFL rookie with eventual low-end starting potential.

174. Tre Tucker, WR, Cincinnati (5-8, 182)

Tucker has the play speed and toughness over the middle to win as a gadget/slot, but his small catch radius is a potential roadblock that might limit his NFL role. His special-teams impact as a returner and on coverages (15 special-teams tackles in college) could be his saving grace to sticking on an NFL roster.

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175. Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford (6-6, 231)

A pro-style pocket passer, McKee has an NFL arm with the ball placement and field vision to move the football when everything stays on schedule. However, he is unproven as a three-level passing threat who can also handle pressure. Overall, McKee is an accurate rhythm passer and prepped in a multiple-read offense, but there weren’t many second-chance plays on tape and his lack of mobility will be tough to overcome versus next-level speed. His NFL projection is similar to that of Mike Glennon coming out of college.

176. Kei’Trel Clark, CB, Louisville (5-10, 181)

Clark won’t be for everyone because of his below-average length and play strength, but he flashes playmaking instincts with the cover skills to stay connected to NFL receivers. His development in the slot will be an important step to success at the next level.

177. SirVocea Dennis, LB, Pitt (6-0, 226)

Dennis lacks desired size for every-down duties in the NFL, but he is fast-flowing with the eyes and tackling skills that lead to NFL production. He should be an immediate special teamer who can carve out a role on defense.

178. Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Kentucky (5-11, 217)

Rodriguez is a role-specific runner and unproven as a blocker/pass catcher, but he is a bruising ball carrier with outstanding vision and toughness. He projects as a change-of-pace power back who gets better as the game goes on.

179. Blake Freeland, OT, BYU (6-7, 302)

Freeland’s inexperience and the lesserdeveloped aspects of his game (leverage points, play strength, etc.) will be exposed by NFL talent, but he has the feet, length and upside to warrant being a midround draft pick. He is a work in progress who should eventually compete for an NFL team’s No. 3 tackle spot and potentially more.

180. Brandon Hill, S, Pitt (5-10, 193)

Hill doesn’t have the instincts of a playmaker and needs to improve his spatial relationship with route runners, but he covers a ton of ground and hunts for plays with his aggressive nature. He projects as a potential backup and special teamer.

181. Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU (6-3, 305)

Roy is a complicated evaluation – he flashes promise because of his power, but his movement skills are average, and it will take time for him to adjust to pro blockers. He is a draft-and-develop tackle who can work his way into an NFL rotation as a rookie.

182. Anfernee Orji, LB, Vanderbilt (6-1, 230)

Orji is a high-effort pursuit player with short-area quickness and thump as a tackler, but he is often a half-second late working through the action, and his coverage limitations likely restrict his NFL role. He has the makings of a two-down defender and special teamer at the next level.

183. Karl Brooks, DT, Bowling Green (6-3, 296)

Brooks has a unique package of tools, which creates questions about his ideal position fit, but he has the light feet and urgent hands to be a gap disruptor. He projects best as a three-technique who can be flexed up/down the line.

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— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 2, 2023

184. Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M (6-2, 200)

Jones has the size, physicality and ball skills that will entice teams that put a premium on those traits, but he will be left struggling to recover versus NFL route runners until he becomes more refined. Several teams are scouting him as a safety.

185. Mike Morris, Edge, Michigan (6-5, 271)

Morris doesn’t currently rush with savvy and needs to broaden his assortment of moves, but he is a nimble-footed power rusher with the scheme-diverse traits to be a sound run defender. He has the talent to be a rookie rotational end with NFL starting upside.

186. Juice Scruggs, C, Penn State (6-3, 301)

As a pass blocker, Scruggs plays with a low center to root his feet, slow down power rushers and continually reset to stay square. He shows functional movements in the run game but will find it tough to match the quickness of NFL defensive linemen. Overall, Scruggs needs to overcome his average recovery skills, especially in the run game, but he has the necessary build, strength and football IQ to be a swing interior backup capable of fighting for starting reps.

187. Clayton Tune, QB, Houston (6-2, 220)

With his mental fortitude and clutch gene, Tune consistently played his best late in games and executed regardless of the moment. Although he forces throws at times, especially when going big-play hunting, he plays well in rhythm and trusts his internal clock to know when to bail or get the ball out. Overall, Tune will face a learning curve as his decision-making and eye discipline translate to the pro game, but he is a natural passer with functional mobility, accuracy and intangibles worthy of the NFL game. He has the necessary tools to become a backup and spot starter at the next level.

188. Mekhi Blackmon, CB, USC (5-11, 178)

Blackmon will sacrifice coverage phase and attract flags when he doesn’t trust his technique, but he is instinctive and aggressive playing the ball in the air. He projects best on the perimeter with man-to-man responsibilities.

189. Eku Leota, Edge, Auburn (6-3, 252)

Leota tends to take long paths to the quarterback, but he holds his own versus the run and displays pass-rush tools worth examining and expanding. He projects best as a 3-4 stand-up outside linebacker in the NFL.

190. Asim Richards, OT, North Carolina (6-4, 309)

Richards needs development time to become more of a leverage-and-sustain blocker, but things appeared to slow down for him as a senior and he is trending in the right direction. With his traits, a good offensive line coach should be able to turn him into a capable NFL backup or swing tackle.

191. Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty (5-8, 179)

Douglas posted impressive testing numbers at the combine that match what he put on tape in college. His role at the next level will be limited by his lack of size, length and power, but his explosive urgency as a receiver and returner increases his chances of finding an NFL home.

192. Tyler Lacy, Edge, Oklahoma State (6-4, 279)

As a run defender, Lacy shows the ability to lock out, read and disengage to make stops in the hole, although he can be controlled by blockers when he plays tall (which is often). As a pass rusher, he doesn’t have the bend to consistently capture the corner, but he forces his way into gaps and his motor directly leads to backfield disruption. Overall, Lacy must develop improved pad level to find success against NFL tackles, but he is a schemediverse prospect with the frame, quickness and intensity to play up and down the line. He projects best as a rotational base end capable of reducing inside.

193. Sean Tucker, RB, Syracuse (5-9, 207)

Tucker displays the patience and instincts for inside/outside zone and is able to quickly clear holes with his block anticipation and north-south acceleration. However, he doesn’t generate maximum power through his lower half, which tends to limit his yards after contact. Overall, Tucker isn’t the most creative or elusive with the ball in his hands, but he has the vision and burst of an explosive one-cut runner and adds value in the passing game. If healthy, he projects best as a change-of-pace back in a zone-running scheme.

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194. Gervarrius Owens, S, Houston (6-0, 195)

Owens lacks consistency in several areas (ball skills, tackling, route recognition), but he anticipates with the aggressive athleticism pro coaches will appreciate. He projects as a backup and special-teamer who can be more with NFL coaching.

195. Keondre Coburn, DT, Texas (6-1, 335)

Coburn’s NFL ceiling is lowered by his lack of length and explosive traits, but he is strong, stout and athletic to hold the point or create pressure. He projects as a sawed-off, early-down nose tackle in the NFL.

196. McClendon Curtis, G, Chattanooga (6-5, 324)

Curtis has down-the-road NFL starting ability but needs to learn how to trust his technique and best utilize his biomechanics to maximize his ability, which will take time. He fits best in a power scheme.

197. Nic Jones, CB, Ball State (5-11, 189)

Jones needs to continue adding bulk and developing his awareness, but he plays quick, long and controlled with a natural feel for crowding receivers early and late. He projects as a draft-and-develop press corner.

198. Deneric Prince, RB, Tulsa (5-11, 216)

Prince is inconsistent in space to press and set up his blocks, but he accelerates well to be an inside banger and break tackles. His struggles in pass protection, and unproven qualities as a pass catcher hurt his chances to see the field early in the NFL. Overall, Prince turned heads with his impressive athletic profile at the combine, especially for his size, but he must develop a better feel for tempo to unleash his speed and burst. He has rosterable talent for an NFL team willing to bet on his development potential.

199. Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland (5-11, 192)

Jarrett has intriguing upside with his speed, burst and the natural talent with the ball in his hands, but his game currently feels incomplete, which will make it tough for him to distinguish himself vs. already-established NFL receivers. He is a developmental prospect who has yet to play his best football, and hopefully an NFL coaching staff is willing to be patient with him.

200. Starling Thomas V, CB, UAB (5-10, 190)

Thomas lacks ideal height/length and needs to add more discipline to his scrappy style, but he has high-level speed and twitchy cover skills with the toughness to match. He has the skill set to play both outside and at the nickel.

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201. Joey Fisher, G, Shepherd (6-4, 296)

A major uptick in competition awaits Fisher at the next level, but his coordination, play strength and finishing mentality will not look out of place vs. NFL competition. He is a practice-squad candidate as he transitions inside to guard.

202. Cam Jones, LB, Indiana (6-1, 226)

Jones’ take-on and shed skills require further maintenance, but his instincts and short-area quicks lead him to the football, where he looks to create violent collisions as a tackler. He is a ready-made special teamer with the talent to inch his way up the linebacker depth chart.

203. Robert Beal Jr., Edge, Georgia (6-3, 247)

Beal is raw with his pass-rush setup and execution versus the run, but he has the size/speed profile and splash plays that suggest he could be a better pro than college player. He is worth the gamble somewhere in the middle of Day 3 of the draft.

204. Payne Durham, TE, Purdue (6-5, 253)

Durham has average-at-best speed and separation skills, but he creates a large throwing target for his quarterback and enjoys the dirty work at the position. He has the skill set of a solid No. 2 tight end option in the NFL, similar in ways to Jesse James.

205. Andre Carter II, Edge, Army (6-6, 256)

Carter will require time in an NFL strength program and needs to learn how to deal with extra attention from blockers, but he is an agile athlete with terrific length and effort, which is a great foundation for a developing pass rusher. He has down-the-road potential and will require a patient staff who can mold his game. Army hasn’t had a player drafted in the top 200 picks in the Super Bowl era.

206. Dee Winters, LB, TCU (5-11, 227)

Winters will run himself out of plays and can be engulfed in tight quarters, but he is in perpetual chase mode and covers a lot of green. He is a run-and-hit linebacker prospect with special-teams abilities.

207. Grant DuBose, WR, Charlotte (6-2, 201)

DuBose plays with the body fluidity and catch point talent that increase his chances of finding a permanent home in the NFL, although he has work to do to be considered more than just a jump-ball weapon or zone beater. He has rotational value as an NFL rookie.

208. Anthony Johnson Jr., S, Iowa State (5-11, 205)

Johnson might not have a sky-high ceiling at the next level, but his character, experience and functional size/speed traits raise his floor and will keep him earning an NFL paycheck. His game and journey are reminiscent of Rams’ 2019 seventh-rounder Nick Scott.

209. Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina (5-7, 179)

Mitchell isn’t built to run between the tackles and wants to stay on the outside, but he has natural run skill with the shifty and nifty foot quickness to create chunk gains. He is a potential change-of-pace back who will help his NFL chances if he develops a role on special teams.

210. Bryce Baringer, P, Michigan State (6-1, 220)

Michigan State actually cut Baringer, a former walk-on, at the end of the 2018 season. He eventually worked his way back onto the roster and earned a scholarship, then in 2022 was named the Big Ten’s punter of the year and led college football with a net punting average of 45.5 yards. Baringer’s 2022 yards per punt (49.0) is a program record, and he finished with the best career punting average (46.0) in Big Ten history.

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211. Jalen Redmond, DT, Oklahoma (6-2, 291)

Questions about durability and consistency weigh down his draft grade, but Redmond has flashed the ability to work himself free and be disruptive from multiple techniques. He projects best as a developmental three-technique in an aggressive, active scheme.

212. Will Mallory, TE, Miami (6-4, 239)

Mallory isn’t the type of tight end you are going to line up inline and play smash-mouth football, but he is an athletic pass catcher on the move with long-striding speed and accessible ball skills. He has the talent to compete for F tight end duties for an NFL team.

213. Ronnie Hickman, S, Ohio State (6-0, 203)

Hickman is a long, linear athlete with baseline physical traits, but you wish he saw things a half second sooner and was more aggressive making plays on the ball. He projects as a special-teamer and rotational NFL “robber” safety.

214. Olu Oluwatimi, C, Michigan (6-2, 309)

Oluwatimi doesn’t have the position versatility, explosiveness or point of attack power that most NFL teams desire, but he is a cerebral, assignment-sound blocker with A-plus character. He is a potential rotational center in the NFL.

215. Isaiah Moore, LB, NC State (6-2, 233)

Moore doesn’t have an ideal athletic profile for coverage duties, but he is an assignment-sound run defender thanks to his play recognition and take-on/tackling skills. He projects as a rookie backup in the mold of Anthony Walker.

216. Jarrett Patterson, C, Notre Dame (6-5, 306)

Patterson has alert eyes and strong, stubborn hands from contact to finish, but his lack of ideal length and athleticism showed on his college film and will be even more evident versus NFL competition. His guard-center experience will help his chances of earning an NFL reserve spot.

217. Warren McClendon, OT, Georgia (6-4, 306)

McClendon sees things quickly and plays with strong, physical hands. But with only average recovery balance, he has a small margin for error with his set points and technique. He is an average-twitch position blocker with little upside, but a chance to be a versatile tackle-guard backup.

218. Kaevon Merriweather, S, Iowa (6-0, 205)

Merriweather doesn’t have the college tape that suggests he will be a playmaker in the NFL, but his instincts and athletic traits are both at or slightly above the baseline. He is a potential NFL backup if he can prove himself on special teams.

219. Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern (5-10, 209)

Hull is a straight-line athlete and struggles to create on his own, but he has a first-round mindset with the run patience and pass-catching skills to stick in the NFL. He can make an NFL roster for a team looking for a speedy No. 3 back who is reliable catching the ball out of the backfield.

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220. Brayden Willis, TE, Oklahoma (6-3, 241)

Willis won’t be a full-field receiving threat in the pros, but he has a healthy appetite as a blocker and will appeal to NFL teams that value alignment versatility. He projects as a wide-ranging H-back (backfield, inline or slot) and regular contributor on special teams.

221. Tavius Robinson, Edge, Ole Miss (6-6, 257)

Robinson is currently incomplete as a pass rusher and underpowered versus the run, but his game is trending in the right direction and NFL coaching should continue to unlock his skills. He projects as a rotational defensive end.

222. Puka Nacua, WR, BYU (6-1, 201)

Nacua needs to prove he can stay healthy and on the field at the next level, but he is smart, tough and athletic with the locked-in concentration that gives him a fighting chance to earn an NFL roster spot.

223. Jose Ramirez, Edge, Eastern Michigan (6-1, 242)

Ramirez rushes like a mad man, and it’s a matter of when, not if, he finds his way to the pocket. Offenses will find success running to his side of the field, but Ramirez gets the quarterback off schedule with his relentless pass-rush sequence. He projects best standing up as a rotational edge rusher.

224. T.J. Bass, G, Oregon (6-4, 317)

Bass doesn’t have high-level reactive athleticism to easily counter and keep blocks centered, but he gives as good as he gets because of his heavy hands and desire to finish. He projects as a rotational guard in a gap scheme.

225. Andrew Vorhees, G, USC (6-6, 310)

Vorhees plays with a strong core and decent balance to fit his blocks with a finishing mentality. Though he is well-schooled, he would benefit from tighter hands and improved movement control to maintain his engagement. Overall, Vorhees tends to get top-heavy and will find recoveries much tougher versus NFL rushers, but he is a physical, blue-collar competitor with the toughness and alertness of a capable NFL positional blocker. His recent ACL injury at the combine puts a discount sticker on his draft tag.

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226. DeMarcco Hellams, S, Alabama (6-0, 203)

Hellams will struggle to mask his lack of recovery speed, balance and burst versus NFL athletes, but he always seems to be around the ball and competes with the attacking demeanor that fills up the stat sheet. He projects as an NFL strong safety and low-hole defender who should be a regular on special teams.

227. Michael Jefferson, WR, Louisiana (6-3, 199)

Jefferson is a role-specific pass catcher, but he has the acceleration, body control and vertical tracking skills to compete for a fourth or fifth receiver spot on an NFL depth chart. His skills as a gunner will boost his chances of staying off the cut list.

228. Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky (5-11, 193)

Valentine is long, aggressive and athletic and has yet to reach his ceiling as a cover man, but his ball instincts and technique are underdeveloped, making his draft grade much more of a projection than others. He projects best as a long-limbed press corner.

229. Isaiah Land, LB, Florida A&M (6-3, 236)

Land needs to continue strengthening his body to become stouter for NFL front-seven play, but he has the athletic traits to hold up in space and the rush skills to chase the quarterback on sub-downs. He is a high-end developmental prospect with “buy low” stock that has boom potential for a team willing to invest.

230. DJ Dale, DT, Alabama (6-0, 302)

Dale is the latest in the long line of Alabama defensive linemen who might not impress rushing the passer, but can be a quality two-down NFL run defender. He projects as a rotational one-technique at the next level and offers position flex.

231. John Ojukwu, OT, Boise State (6-5, 309)

Ojukwu’s tape shows a workable frame, athletic movements and spurts of strength, but improved balance and body control will be crucial for him to carve out an NFL career. His best long-term position might be inside as a zone-blocking guard.

232. C.J. Johnson, WR, East Carolina (6-1, 224)

Johnson owns an NFL body with high-quality play strength and ball skills, but his ordinary athleticism might limit the ways to get him the football. He projects best as a slot receiver who can make a living between the numbers.

233. Alex Austin, CB, Oregon State (6-1, 195)

Austin is a heady cover man and uses length to never stray too far from the route, but he is an average-twitch mover and lacks the explosiveness to easily make up false steps. He projects best in a predominantly zone scheme where he can work in short areas.

234. Stetson Bennett, QB, Georgia (5-11, 192)

Bennett is quick-footed and efficient with the game-manager qualities to operate an NFL offense. He throws with touch when in rhythm, but he doesn’t have the arm to drive the ball into tight windows and his accuracy will waver under pressure. Overall, Bennett is a smallish passer who doesn’t have the physical traits that most NFL teams seek at the position, but he is a sound decision-maker with the competitive temperament and make-it attitude that translate to his on-field play. He is ideally suited for a move-based NFL offense in which he can be a No. 2/No. 3.

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235. Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama (6-2, 188)

Ricks put himself on the NFL radar with an All-American freshman year at LSU, but that might have been his peak because his tape the past two seasons shows a stiff, undisciplined player with question marks. His best chance in the NFL will come in a press-heavy scheme.

236. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA (6-1, 203)

With his live, accurate arm, the ball spins clean off his hand and his dualthreat skills allow him to create off-schedule plays. Thompson-Robinson handled quite a bit in Kelly’s offense, but he is still prone to youthful mistakes, especially when things get hectic. Overall, Thompson-Robinson plays panicked at times and must take better care of the football, but he has an NFL-quality arm with the toughness and ability to create that will appeal to pro teams. His veteran presence will help him compete for a backup role very early in his NFL career.

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237. Hunter Luepke, FB, North Dakota State (6-1, 230)

Luepke was a college running back who projects best as a hybrid fullback with Hback pass-catching traits. He needs to find an NFL offense willing to utilize his skill set but can help his chances by starring on special-teams coverages.

238. Arquon Bush, CB, Cincinnati (5-11, 187)

Bush isn’t on the same level as a pro prospect as former Cincinnati teammates Sauce Gardner and Coby Bryant, but speed and ball skills are critical at the cornerback position, and he checks those boxes. His experience in the nickel only helps his chances of securing a role on an NFL roster.

239. Dante Stills, DT, West Virginia (6-3, 286)

Stills doesn’t play with the length or bully strength desired in an interior player, but his athletic movements and disruptive nature can be valuable traits as part of a rotation. He is ideally suited for a one-gap, attacking front in the NFL.

240. Jeremy Banks, LB, Tennessee (6-0, 232)

Banks leaves too much production on the field, and the character interviews will be crucial to his draft grade, but he maneuvers well in the front seven to be a downhill force player. His tools should translate well to special teams.

241. Jalen Moreno-Cropper, WR, Fresno State (5-11, 172)

Moreno-Cropper has an undersized frame and struggles to combat contact mid-route and at the catch point, but there is no doubting his play speed, tempo and understanding of how to be friendly to the quarterback. He has the play style to become a rotational slot as an NFL rookie.

242. Atonio Mafi, G, UCLA (6-2, 329)

NFL defenders will expose the raw areas of Mafi’s game, but he is a promising, heavy-handed mauler who looks to create movement with in-line power. Although he might need time on a practice squad, he has the talent worth developing in a power-based scheme.

243. Caleb Murphy, Edge, Ferris State (6-3, 254)

Murphy is missing twitchy explosion and power in his pass rush, but he is slippery and instinctive with the backfield production that cannot be ignored (even if it did come against Division II competition). He is a draft-and-develop rotational pass rusher.

244. Blake Whiteheart, TE, Wake Forest (6-3, 247)

Whiteheart might lack a distinguishing trait, but he has plenty of useful traits as a tough-minded blocker and capable receiver. He projects as a gritty move tight end (in the Tyler Conklin mold) with special-teams skills.

245. Brandon Joseph, S, Notre Dame (6-0, 202)

Joseph works well from his centerfield perch to read and put himself in position to make plays, but his lack of explosive traits and inconsistent technique will be more noticeable versus NFL competition. He projects as a potential backup and special teamer.

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246. Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida (5-11, 232)

Miller doesn’t play with the athletic fluidity or range desired in modern-day linebackers, but he is a passionate tone-setter with the run instincts and contact-driven mentality that will speak to NFL defensive coordinators. He projects as an early-down linebacker in the NFL.

247. Jalen Wayne, WR, South Alabama (6-1, 210)

Wayne has the size, football character and competitive juices that will appeal to NFL teams, but he might struggle finding steady separation versus NFL-level coverage. He is a potential bottom-of-the-roster wideout, especially if he can prove himself on special teams.

248. Habakkuk Baldonado, Edge, Pitt (6-4, 251)

Baldonado can wear down blockers with his play strength and heavy hands, but he has a noticeable lack of twitch in his movements and his pass rush currently lacks sophistication. He is a potential backup run defender in the NFL.

249. David Durden, WR, West Florida (6-1, 204)

Durden will need to prove he can match up vs. NFL speed and strength, but he has the athletic profile and instincts (as a receiver and ball carrier) to earn an NFL roster spot in camp. His value on special teams (as a return man and gunner) could give the edge.

250. Nesta Jade Silvera, DT, Arizona State (6-2, 304)

With his initial quickness, Silvera is usually the first out of his stance. He is active as a pass rusher but doesn’t consistently go anywhere, relying more on effort and first-step burst than a coordinated attack. Silvera must develop more consistent hand usage, but he flashes disruptive potential when working gaps. He projects best as a one-tehcnique in a four-man front.

251. Jordan Howden, S, Minnesota (5-11, 203)

Howden sees the field well from different alignments, but his reaction quickness to break on throws tends to be inconsistent. Though he made clear strides in his finishing skills as a tackler, his pursuit angles tend to be inconsistent. Overall, Howden doesn’t consistently play up to his impressive testing numbers, but he is football smart and has a feel for limiting big plays. He is a potential backup and special-teamer.

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— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) March 3, 2023

252. Justin Shorter, WR, Florida (6-4, 229)

Shorter is a one-speed runner with predictable route running, but his height/weight/speed mix is uncommon, and his ball-winning potential will tantalize NFL teams. His fit as a back-end-of-the-roster receiver makes him worth the risk.

253. Earl Bostick Jr., OT, Kansas (6-5, 309)

Bostick moves with the slide quickness and athletic body control expected of a former tight end, but his play strength and timing aren’t currently on an NFL level, especially in the run game. He has the developmental tools that will give an NFL team optimism.

254. Derius Davis, WR, TCU (5-8, 165)

Davis has exceptional on-field speed and burst to create explosive plays with the ball in his hands, which was also represented in his testing (his 1.46 10-yard split led all combine participants). He is unproven has anything more than a gadget player, but the talent is there for him to expand his offensive impact while serving as a team’s featured returner.

255. Jake Witt, OT, Northern Michigan (6-7, 302)

Witt is on the basement level in terms of his development on the offensive line. But with his athletic traits and natural talent, his ceiling for a patient coaching staff might be the penthouse. He is a draft-and-stash prospect worth a dart throw.

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256. Sala Aumavae-Laulu, G, Oregon (6-5, 317)

Aumavae-Laulu is an unrefined player with plenty of bad habits that require breaking, but his booming hands and natural power are traits worth developing. He is a practice-squad candidate with the upside of a rosterable NFL guard.

257. Chad Ryland, K, Maryland (5-11, 190)

Ryland accounted for 309 points over four seasons at Eastern Michigan, including a program-record 109 in 2021 (19 field goals, 47 extra points). He transferred to Maryland for the 2022 season and put up another 96 points, connecting on 19-of-23 field goal attempts. Over his final two college seasons, Ryland was 17-for-22 from 40-plus yards.

258. Max Duggan, QB, TCU (6-1, 207)

Duggan is a passionate player with the arm strength, toughness and escapability to make plays with his legs and through the air. Though he showed growth in 2022, he isn’t a functionally-sound passer, and his sporadic field reads and accuracy are a high hurdle to clear at the next level. Overall, Duggan’s pocket skills and downfield passing lack the necessary refinement for the NFL game, but he is a courageous competitor with dual-threat talent and calm confidence. He is an intriguing project for a patient NFL coaching staff.

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— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) January 6, 2023

259. Jovaughn Gwyn, C, South Carolina (6-1, 297)

Gwyn doesn’t have the desired length or power to match up with NFL size, but he plays with controlled steps and recovery balance to refit his leverage and ride the bull. He is a center-only NFL prospect best-suited in a zone scheme.

260. Myles Brooks, CB, Louisiana Tech (6-0, 201)

Brooks doesn’t have high-level athletic traits and needs to become more buttoned up for the pro game, but his anticipation and ball skills should translate well. He projects best as a press-man cornerback at the next level.

261. Mohamoud Diabate, LB, Utah (6-3, 225)

Diabate is an aggressive and explosive linear athlete, but the game often moves too fast for him, leaving him out of position vs. the run and the pass. He projects as a developmental run-and-chase defender who will need to earn his roster spot on special teams.

262. Adam Korsak, P, Rutgers (6-0, 191)

A native of Melbourne, Australia, Korsak won the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter in 2022 with a net punting average of 43.6 yards and a long of 77 yards. He holds the NCAA records for most career punt attempts (349) and total punting yardage (15,318).

263. Trey Dean III, S, Florida (6-2, 200)

Dean must become more consistent with his route recognition and finishing skills, but he has a versatile background and plays with promising length, toughness and loose movements. His best NFL fit is a matchup weapon against tight ends.

264. Jerrod Clark, DT, Coastal Carolina (6-3, 334)

Clark relies more on his raw strength than technical skill to win trench battles, but his package of size, length and foot quickness is worthy project for an NFL defensive line coach. He has the tools to become a rotational NFL nose tackle.

265. Noah Gindorff, TE, North Dakota State (6-6, 263)

The medical feedback after back-to-back season-ending ankle surgeries will determine if Gindorff is drafted or not, but when healthy, he catches the ball well and relishes the dirty work as an inline blocker. He projects as a throwback Y tight end capable of winning a No. 2 blocking role.

266. Brodric Martin, DT, Western Kentucky (6-4, 330)

Martin is a light-footed big man with a decent first step to attack the outside leverage of blockers and the lateral quickness to stack and defend multiple gaps. He won’t be a high-volume snap defender in the NFL, but he is a wrecking ball who can become a valuable part of a nose-tackle rotation if given time to develop.

267. BJ Thompson, Edge, Stephen F. Austin (6-5, 243)

Thompson is currently a liability as a run defender, but his speed and length make him a tough guy to keep blocked when he stays under controlled mid-rush. He is a developmental subpackage rusher (reminiscent of Arden Key) but will require time on the practice squad before he is ready for live NFL reps.

268. Tyson Bagent, QB, Shepherd (6-3, 213)

With his live arm and confident play style, Bagent led Shepherd to 43 wins in his 53 starts, including back-to-back 13-win seasons in his final two years. He didn’t look out of place during Senior Bowl week, but his ability to quicken his eyes, play more fundamentally sound and adjust his decision-making will be what determines if he can stick at the next level. Overall, Bagent only knows Division II defensive speed and faces a steep learning curve against NFL competition, but he has the mindset and functional physical profile worth developing.

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269. Mark Evans II, G, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (6-2, 303)

Evans’ technique and balance tend to deteriorate after first contact, but he works hard to stay square and keep defenders occupied. He is a draft-and-develop guard with upside and will continue getting better with NFL coaching.

270. Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU (6-2, 212)

Garner is a big, physical corner built to match up with size at the next level, although NFL speed will shine a light on his lagging transitions and marginal recovery speed. His best chance at finding an NFL home will be as a zone corner.

271. Mohamed Ibrahim, RB, Minnesota (5-7, 203)

Ibrahim doesn’t have desired elusiveness or explosion as an NFL runner, but teams looking for a physical, no-nonsense presence in the run game will appreciate his decisiveness, vision and power. He will need the right fit to secure a backup role on an NFL depth chart.

272. Ryan Hayes, OT, Michigan (6-6, 298)

Hayes is quick, well coached and looks to play angles, but play strength is imperative in the NFL and that is an area in which he really struggles. He is a potential NFL backup if he learns to better compensate for his lack of ideal length and core strength.

273. Cameron Brown, CB, Ohio State (6-0, 199)

Brown has optimistic moments on tape where his traits and instincts take over, but the inconsistent moments and missed plays were the lasting impression. He will need to stay healthy during camp to convince an NFL team he is worth a spot on the roster or practice squad.

274. Ronnie Bell, WR, Michigan (5-11, 191)

Bell is a naturally instinctive and competitive pass catcher and brings the right mindset to the NFL game, but creating separation and finishing catches in crowded windows will be a tall task at the next level. He has the skill set to carve out a Rashard Higgins-like role in the NFL.

275. Shaka Heyward, LB, Duke (6-2, 235)

Heyward doesn’t have ideal agility or change of direction with questionable range in coverage, but he is long, fast and dependable and should at worst be a regular special teamer in the NFL. He has the skill level to be this year’s version of Ernest Jones.

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276. Christian Izien, S, Rutgers (5-8, 199)

Izien’s shorter stature will remove him from consideration for several teams, but he has the toughness, speed and quick-twitch reflexes to be a core special-teamer and backup. His impressive pro-day performance will earn him a secondary look by evaluators.

277. Jacob Copeland, WR, Maryland (5-11, 201)

Copeland is a physically impressive athlete who can beat man coverage with pure speed, but his undeveloped instincts and lack of attention to detail have kept him from becoming a complete pass catcher. An NFL team might have something if the coaching staff can get him to buy in and harness his explosive traits.

278. Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR, West Virginia (6-3, 221)

Ford-Wheaton must develop better confidence in his hands and routes to matchup in the NFL, but he is a rare height/length/speed athlete with potential to be a ball winner. He is a high-level developmental NFL prospect.

279. Jake Andrews, C, Troy (6-2, 305)

Andrews’ length limitations and average movement skills will ding his effectiveness as a puncher and sustainer versus NFL linemen, but his natural leverage and stubborn hands give him a fighting chance. Despite his versatile experience, he might be relegated to center-only status by NFL teams.

280. Aubrey Miller, LB, Jackson State (5-11, 229)

Miller lacks desired fluidity and length by NFL standards, but he makes up for his shortcomings with the physicality and play speed of a run-and-hit defender. He projects as a sturdy and sawed-off rotational linebacker in the NFL with special-teams value.

281. Alex Ward, LS, UCF (6-4, 242)

Ward played in 47 games for UCF over the past four seasons, and he was a back-to-back finalist for the Mannelly Award, presented annually to college football’s top long snapper. He took part in both the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl during the pre-draft process.

282. Desjuan Johnson, DT, Toledo (6-2, 285)

Johnson is a disruptive player who wins with burst at the snap, violent hands and body control to maneuver his frame through cracks on the offensive line. Overall, Johnson lacks ideal size or length for interior work, but he is quick off the ball with a knack for shooting gaps and disrupting the backfield rhythm with his play violence.

283. Rashad Torrence II, S, Florida (5-11, 193)

Torrence checks the defensive back boxes for instincts and fluidity, but the lack of explosiveness shows in the plays he struggles to make, and his tackling must improve. He is a potential end-of-the-roster defensive back in the NFL.

284. D’Shawn Jamison, CB, Texas (5-9, 184)

Jamison has the short-area quickness to stay attached in coverage, although his lack of size and body positioning creates questions of whether he can hold up versus NFL receivers. He should be able to compete for a nickel role on an NFL roster while adding return value on special teams.

285. Scott Matlock, DT, Boise State (6-4, 296)

Matlock has a burly build with functional length and strong hands to stack and shed his man. He needs to be a better short-area finisher, but he bursts off the ball to make stops in his gap. Matlock had underwhelming backfield production at Boise, but his athletic profile and upfield skills to string together rush moves give him a chance to make an NFL roster as a three-technique.

286. Mitchell Tinsley, WR, Penn State (6-0, 199)

Tinsley is well-liked by evaluators because of his fluid movements, ball skills and football smarts, but the lack of game-breaking athleticism puts a cap on his pro ceiling. He projects as a reliable slot option.

287. Jaxson Kirkland, G, Washington (6-6, 321)

The keys for Kirkland to secure an NFL roster spot and see the field are controlled, repeatable hands and consistent leverage, because of his upright posture. He projects best inside at guard, where he does a better job keeping defenders centered.

288. Ali Gaye, Edge, LSU (6-6, 263)

Gaye owns a long, limber body type with the physical traits worth developing, but he is fundamentally raw and must better understand how to maximize his size/speed tools. He has been banged up over his career and needs to stay available to stick on an NFL roster.

289. Ty Okada, S, Montana State (5-10, 193)

Okada played corner, safety and nickel and learned how to play defense from various alignments. He masks his average size with athletic versatility and football IQ plus the makeup for special teams. After his pro-day performance, he has a decent chance to be drafted.

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290. Richard Gouraige, OT, Florida (6-5, 306)

Gouraige is a sound, coachable player who might not appear sudden or twitchy, but he is coordinated in his movements. However, he lacks the lower-body flexibility to leverage his blocks and can be pulled off balance too easily. Overall, Gouraige boasts NFL size and has several tools to work with, but his lack of a true distinguishing trait could restrict his path to a full-time NFL role. He is a potential NFL backup.

291. MJ Anderson, Edge, Iowa State (6-2, 269)

Anderson has the size, length and upside to warrant attention from NFL coaches, but he is currently undeveloped as both a pass rusher and run defender and needs time to become more skilled. He is a potential practice-squad player and rotational backup.

292. Andre Jones, Edge, Louisiana (6-4, 248)

Jones is a rangy, long-armed edge player with practical traits to do everything well enough, but he needs further development to take that next step and separate himself next to his competition in an NFL camp.

293. PJ Mustipher, DT, Penn State (6-3, 320)

Mustipher is stout at the point of attack with the upper-body strength to work his way under blocks. However, he is a heavy-footed plugger and lacks explosiveness in his hands and lower body to easily unwind and detach. Overall, Mustipher can fight for a spot in a rotation, but his labored movements and limited athleticism puts a cap on what he can provide an NFL defense.

294. AJ Finley, S, Ole Miss (6-2, 201)

Finley displays adequate speed and instincts from the hash or single-high to cover the sideline and deep third of the field. His inconsistent physicality is a concern when working downhill, and he doesn’t have the quick-twitch directional change to pattern match NFL receivers. Overall, Finley has a chance to make a pro roster because of his functional range and athletic ball skills, but he must become a more secure tackler to earn his way.

295. Anthony Johnson, CB, Virginia (6-1, 205)

Johnson looks the part with the coverage IQ and ball skills that has NFL teams interested, but his lack of high-end speed and explosive movements could limit his impact at the next level. He is best-suited for a zone-heavy scheme.

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296. Ochaun Mathis, Edge, Nebraska (6-4, 250)

Mathis has impressive physical traits with his size measurables and athletic tools, but his play strength and pass-rush instincts are underdeveloped. His raw talent is better than his tape, making him a potential draft-and-develop rusher for an NFL team.

297. Xavier Gipson, WR, Stephen F. Austin (5-9, 189)

A slot-only receiver in college, Gipson is a speed demon with or without the football, using natural burst to quickly outflank pursuit. He is shifty in his routes, but his timing, tempo and footwork need to be sharper against NFL coverage. Overall, Gipson is an undersized slot target, but his explosiveness allows him to make big plays on offense and special teams.

298. Truman Jones, Edge, Harvard (6-3, 250)

Jones plays with the initial quickness out of his stance to attack gaps or create a speed-to-power push. He competes with controlled aggression, but NFL blockers will quickly neutralize him at the point of attack and his pass-rush toolbox isn’t very deep. Overall, Jones needs to expand his hand usage and learn how to string moves together for the next level, but his athletic tools and energy are a nice play to start for a developmental guy.

299. Durrell Johnson, Edge, Liberty (6-3, 251)

Johnson is a long, thinly-built edge rusher with small hands, but he has the first-step quickness to get the drop on blockers at the snap. He is overly reliant on his initial step as a rusher and needs to continue getting stronger, but he has developmental traits in a 3-4 scheme with closing burst for a superpower.

300. Kahlef Hailassie, CB, Western Kentucky (6-0, 193)

Hailassie is a twitchy athlete who can mirror and match, although he will surrender separation when caught upright and on his heels. He has outstanding length to crowd the catch point but must do a better locating to pick off passes. Overall, Hailassie needs to play with more disciplined eyes, but he is long, fluid and controlled in his movements to cover from press or off coverage.

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1. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (5-foot-11, 204 pounds)

2. Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama (6-3, 254)

3. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 314)

4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 214)

5. Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon (6-1, 197)

6. Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (5-11, 215)

7. Peter Skoronski, G/T, Northwestern (6-4, 313)

8. Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech (6-5, 271)

9. Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (5-11, 181)

10. Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa (6-5, 272)

11. Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia (6-2, 238)

12. Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State (6-6, 313)

13. Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida (6-4, 244)

14. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (6-3, 229)

15. Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia (6-5, 311)

16. Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (6-2, 193)

17. Brian Branch, S, Alabama (5-11, 190)

18. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State (6-0, 196)

19. Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (6-4, 249)

20. Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah (6-3, 246)

21. Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson (6-4, 268)

22. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama (5-9, 199)

23. Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (6-5, 298)

24. Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee (6-5, 333)

25. Jordan Addison, WR, USC (5-11, 173)

26. Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt (6-1, 281)

27. Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland (6-0, 197)

28. Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas (6-4, 235)

29. Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State (6-5, 253)

30. Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia (6-6, 264)

31. Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee (6-0, 176)

32. Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College (5-9, 182)

33. BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU (6-2, 248)

34. Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU (6-2, 208)

35. Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State (6-0, 166)

36. Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia (6-1, 207)

37. O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida (6-5, 330)

38. Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson (6-2, 235)

39. Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan (6-3, 323)

40. Steve Avila, G/C, TCU (6-3, 332)

41. Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina (5-8, 171)

42. DJ Turner, CB, Michigan (5-11, 178)

43. Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin (6-6, 313)

44. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Edge, Kansas State (6-3, 255)

45. Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota State (6-5, 302)

46. Will McDonald IV, Edge, Iowa State (6-3, 239)

47. Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech (6-4, 285)

48. Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati (5-9, 177)

49. Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee (6-3, 217)

50. Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma (6-4, 315)

51. Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State (6-4, 254)

52. Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa (6-4, 249)

53. Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah (5-9, 184)

54. Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse (6-5, 318)

55. Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida (6-5, 310)

56. Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin (6-3, 309)

57. Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee (6-3, 213)

58. Derick Hall, Edge, Auburn (6-2, 254)

59. John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota (6-3, 301)

60. Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame (6-5, 264)

61. Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA (6-0, 214)

62. Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State (6-8, 374)

63. Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina (6-1, 198)

64. Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa (6-3, 245)

65. Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State (6-0, 225)

66. Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina (6-0, 180)

67. Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M (5-8, 188)

68. Adetomiwa Adebawore, DT, Northwestern (6-1, 282)

69. Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami (6-0, 198)

70. Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M (6-1, 198)

71. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor (6-2, 335)

72. YaYa Diaby, Edge, Louisville (6-3, 263)

73. Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane (5-9, 201)

74. Zach Harrison, Edge, Ohio State (6-5, 274)

75. Tuli Tuipulotu, Edge, USC (6-3, 266)

76. Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Oklahoma (5-10, 183)

77. Chandler Zavala, G, NC State (6-3, 316)

78. Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State (6-2, 198)