Second, Tashaun Gipson Sr. turns 33 later this year. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The junior also forced 63 missed tackles. A foot injury cost him the end of the '20 and beginning of the '21 seasons, and an undisclosed injury prevented him from playing a full 2022 campaign as well. The Atlanta Falcons continue to refurbish their defensive line beyond Grady Jarrett. Tristan Nichols - DE - Nevada - 2022 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football Tristan Nichols Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Sort of a tight end in a receiver's body, Higgins moves pretty well for his size and could be a mismatch piece out of the slot. The LSU edge-defender is 6'2", 248 pounds and needs to add strength. Nichols lit up the MAC in 2021 with 1,848 rush yards but fell off . The Northern Michigan product is a wild story, starting his college career as a hoops player at Michigan Tech, sitting out his first year at Northern Michigan and then losing the next year to COVID cancellations. Dexter has the chance to immediately become the spearhead of the defense at 1-technique. An undisclosed suspension to begin the 2022 season does raise eyebrows, though Morris still started eight games and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors. I'm gonna show it off.". Last year, Poles addressed the secondary in the draft. The aggressiveness he brings from the secondary isn't always under control. Hellams was Mr. General manager Chris Ballard did sign Isaiah McKenzie as a free agent, but Downs is a far more electric option to get open consistent for the organization's newly minted franchise quarterback, Anthony Richardson. However, he's not an instinctive runner, and he likely won't be a huge help early in his career with the current backs on the Saints roster. A college center who appears to be a three-position backup on the inside, Patterson must overcome unusual dimensions and a fairly lengthy injury history but has the smarts and toughness to make it. Stroud's batterymate with this year's second-overall pick should have been strongly considered to make a smooth transition for the quarterback. A height-weight-speed prospect with monster kick-return production, Bolden has played all over the secondary and could be a matchup coverage piece if he can learn to be more disciplined in his approach. Gwyn held his own at the Reese's Senior Bowl despite his 6-foot-2, 297-pound frame, and he'll almost certainly have to make it as a center in the NFL. His approach has changed with the free-agent signing of Dalvin Tomlinson and Ika's selection. His feisty, competitive style, big-play knack and nice quickness should have taken him off the board a few rounds ago. Nichols had an FBS-leading 1,848 yards rushing in 2021. It certainly fits Alabama's Jordan Battle. Sam LaPorta is the greatest tight end ever to wear an Iowa Hawkeyes uniform. Kraft suffered a foot injury during South Dakota State's first contest against the Iowa Hawkeyes, only to return for the Jackrabbits' final four regular-season games and their playoff run. Zach Harrison was supposed to follow in the footsteps of the Bosa brothers and Chase Young to become the next great Ohio State pass-rusher. Martin is a true nose who should be able to keep Jack Campbell clean and let him rack up tackles. The Cleveland Browns had been Charmin soft along their defensive interior because general manager Andrew Berry didn't prioritize the position. In fact, Mims outpaced all wide receivers with 50 or more receptions by averaging 20.1 yards per catch. A player with similarities to Amari Rodgers and Ty Montgomery, Washington figures to play in the slot predominantly and could add some toughness as a middle-field option. First, general manager Andrew Berry traded this year's second-round pick for Elijah Moore. 72 Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse Round 3: No. The 22-year-old can play all three receiver spots and double as a dynamic returner. Carter was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday as an undrafted free agent, the team announced. Yet the organization traded up in the second round to acquire Mims. However, the Lions can move off his contract after this season and save over $26.7 million against the cap if the organization wants to go in another direction. Brenton Cox Jr. Linebacker - EDGE Florida | NFL Draft Profile Sanders thought he brought more to the table as a hybrid defender. He has the quickness and disruptive traits to play 3-technique too. A front five of Jake Matthews, Bergeron, Drew Dalman, Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary is an excellent group to serve as tone-setter for Atlanta's run-first approach. NFL Draft Profile: Derick Hall, Linebacker, Auburn Tigers - Visit NFL Draft on Sports Illustrated, the latest news coverage, with rankings for NFL Draft prospects, College Football,. We'd get home and he would tell me, 'We were talking about the new combine from John Deere.'". But LaPorta's performance coupled with his athletic traits are predictors of another dangerous offensive weapon. He's smart and competitive, and had a nice showing at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. A transfer to Georgia Tech allowed the sixth-year senior to shine against a higher level of competition. Reed provides another vertical option. For a team to benefit from the first part of who Downs is, it must accept the second. In coverage Moss notched up 2 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 111.2. One number will pop up when looking at DJ Johnson's athletic profile: The 6'4", 260-pound edge defender ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. He's powerful and has long levers to reset the line of scrimmage. Stills uses his gap-shooting quickness to routinely crash the backfield and make plays. first time playing over 200 snaps at the collegiate level. But Douglas wasn't deterred and landed Tippmann in the second round. Williams falls on the opposite end of the spectrum regarding his build, but his speed and athleticism make him a fascinating fit for the Bills defense. Aside from Adam Thielen, the Panthers' weapons at wide receiver are sparse since the team included D.J. Whatever the case, Tampa Bay adds yet another nasty blocker to go along with Wrifs and Ryan Jensen. The Nevada Wolf Pack have a host of NFL prospects in this year's draft class. Hooker suffered a torn ACL during a November contest against the South Carolina Gamecocks. A classic Colts smaller-school project, Leo is yet another ridiculous athlete who is landing in Indianapolis. Today's safeties need to do more than simply serving as a traditional free or strong defender. He's older (will turn 24 before the start of the 2023 campaign). So I'm really proud of myself and everything I accomplished.". "There are a lot of differences to just being that close to the defensive linemen. When asked why he chose to throw at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, the two-year standout at Kentucky told reporters: "Because I got a cannon. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. Kenneth Walker III eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie. Statistically speaking, no tight end who made his way through Iowa City produced more receptions or receiving yardage than LaPorta. WR . Last season, Rice finished among the top five nationwide with 96 receptions and 1,355 receiving yards. It's easier to point toward a player's athleticism, natural tools or big plays. He's got a shot to make it as a swing tackle. Strengths: Tall, athletic and fast, moves about the field well, enthusiastic blocker, Weaknesses: Older prospect, route running is a work-in-progress, not a ball-winner, limited production.