He wanted to prove himself against SEC competition, though, and that is exactly what he did with an impressive 2022 season. A tough guy to cover one-on-one, Josh Downs can work all three levels with his ability to control acceleration and tease defensive backs with agile footwork. For a taller blocker, Joe Tippman moves with the flexibility and quickness to stay low at the snap. But hes a below-average run defender right now. In other words, if the Bears can draft either, thatll be a win in my book. All four of the tight ends graded as top-32 prospects here will be valued differently, team to team. He finished his senior year with 132 tackles, including a career-best 17 against USC in the Cotton Bowl, which earned him Defensive MVP honors. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, TE is the third most difficult position to rank. He skillfully returns his eyes to the football and shows outstanding competitiveness when the ball is in the air. A former walk-on tight end, Cody Mauch made a successful transition to offensive tackle, although he projects best as a guard or center at the next level. He checks several critical boxes for the position, including explosiveness and flexibility, and his Georgia coaches rave about his energy and football character. I cant stress enough how important the interview process is for quarterbacks during the draft process. However, the thing I am more interested in is which analyst has set themselves apart in certain position groups. He has sudden footwork and an advanced feel for blocking design. Mike C. You never say never because once the coaches get involved in the process, anything is possible. 12). Lance Zierleins NFL draft prospect profiles are an absolute must-read for any prospect and have been for years. Who could the Saints consider with the first-round pick they added in Sean Payton trade? Dane Brugler kicks off their summer scouting preview with a breakdown of the quarterbacks to watch for the 2022 NFL Draft. At a program known for producing NFL tight ends, Sam LaPorta finished his college career as Iowas all-time receptions leader at the position. . 2 behind North Carolina's Sam Howell. Or it was a concentrated effort to use those words for exactly this easy dots to connect and conceal true intentions. Meanwhile, Daniel Jeremiah is a star in the industry and could likely be at the top of these lists next year. 15 overall for me. Dude was impressive at the Senior Bowl, to be sure. After the quarterback injured his elbow in January, the team thought he'd be able to fully practice again . Stroud (7th), Will Levis (10th), and Anthony Richardson (14th) join Young to make for a total of four quarterbacks in the top 15. One thing's for sure, there is no great, no-brainer prospect this year. The most reliable WR scouting amongst analysts comes from Lance Zierlein, The Athletic, and Scouts Inc. Senior Bowl Winners: Which prospects boosted their 2023 NFL Draft stock? I'm not in favor of moving up this year. I think he is strong and balanced at the point-of-attack. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The volume is five prospects per man on the field. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, RB is the third easiest position to rank. After ranking 26th overall in August and 19th in November, Branch has continued to climb on my board. Very young and nowhere near his ceiling yet. Dane Brugler's post Senior Bowl QB rankings in his top 100 Rick in Dallas : 2/15/2022 8:33 pm 31. (I'm now on the record, before he absolutely torches the Combine this week.) Ranking NFL Draft analysts' ability to evaluate individual position groups. NFL mock draft 2023: Trades for Anthony Richardson, Bryce Young shake up top 10. While that is unfair to Calijah Kancey, there are some similarities in Kanceys quickness off the ball and explosive hands to play in gaps. Ive been eager to get into the film of the best players we have coming into the league. The analysts averaged a grade of 74.7% in ranking DLs. His size/speed alone might land him in the first round, but he has work to do once drafted. Campbell, though, was quickly scooped up in Round 2 by the Jaguars and has continued to take positive steps in his development. New York Giants Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State. OK, so, in fairness, weve made this pivot around these parts long ago. HUGE 4th down stop from Dorian Williams & @GreenWaveFB, UCF 28 | TULANE 38#AmericanFB pic.twitter.com/xNv215NpFA, The American (@American_Conf) December 4, 2022. I tend to agree a bit more with Bruglers overall analysis of Pride regarding his man skills, but I do believe Pride is better as a zone defender than given credit for. There arent many starting-caliber centers in this draft class. The rankings are based on average scores for the past three draft classes. Ezra Hendrickson won't announce the Fire's starting goalkeeper for Saturday's clash vs. NYCFC. Making upgrades on the offensive line should be a top priority for the Giants front office this offseason, and Ekwonu, whether they view him long-term at tackle or guard, would give them a building block. With the Super Bowl in our rearview mirror, it is time for us to turn our focus to the 2023 NFL Draft. With his instincts and toughness, Branch projects best as a nickel defender who is sticky in man coverage and reliable in run support. His combine numbers will be interesting. Why? At worst, he can be a resourceful backup in the Taylor Heinicke mold. Pierce would have been next. He is long and athletic, can run and showed improved ball skills this past season. Poles Time to Shine at the Combine, Monty Gets Snubbed, Tag Watch Begins Again, and Other Bears Bullets, Bears Add Another Offensive-Leaning Mind to the Coaching Staff, You Can Stop Dreaming Up Tee Higgins Trade Scenarios, Sounds Like the Broncos Arent Tagging DT DreMont Jones (Sup, Bears? But it is something that complicates his draft status. What are the odds that two or three teams get QB crazy (Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis etc. Thibodeaux is a confident guy, which can also be perceived (or misconstrued) as arrogance at times. ), pushing the value of the top 10 picks for teams who dont need a quarterback? With his ability to play any position in the secondary, Brian Branch will be highly coveted by teams looking for defensive back versatility. Among analysts, the most reliable scouting of QBs comes from Mel Kiper, The Athletic, and The Draft Network. And the lack of explosiveness in his routes will be much more noticeable vs. NFL corners. a back 7 hybrid with near 34-inch arms the GLIAC OL of the year a stack LB who will fight you a Tank a lot more, New today on @TheAthleticNFL https://t.co/225SaALQPP pic.twitter.com/j57FI22kfM, Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 9, 2023, That's 3 TD's for A.T. Perry just in the first half @WakeFB | #ACCFootball, ACC Football (@ACCFootball) November 20, 2022, 2023 NFL Draft: Updated order, team-by-team outlooks following Super Bowl LVII, (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; One of the requirements I put into here is three years of big boards being available. Okwara screams off the edge with the speed that makes quarterbacks uncomfortable, using that same athleticism to drop and make plays away from the line of scrimmage. That, however, is why coaches make the money they make. The next four tackles after Skoronski: Ohio States tandem of Paris Johnson Jr. (9th), Georgias Broderick Jones (12th), Tennessees Darnell Wright (37th), and (yes, another Buckeye) Dawand Jones (52nd). Luis Medina is a Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at@lcm1986. 15 Tim DeMorat, Fordham The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was a multi-time. And then another eight in the 51-100 range. AV for every player in each draft class was used in conjunction with the big board data to compare big board rankings with NFL success. One scout called him similar to Michael Pittman. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Washington CB Kyler Gordon is going to test off the charts, but questions about his instincts and feel in coverage are why he has a lot of day two grades around the league. The Athletic Consensus big board earned the top ranking overall. Scouting report on Kentucky's Wan'Dale Robinson? Dane Bruglers NFL Draft Guide through The Athletic is one of the most in-depth scouting documents you will find available. Is Justyn Ross a day two lock? It sure doesnt seem to be the case with Brugler, who calls Skoronski a technician and master of the details who has a high ceiling if he ends up at guard. The only other requirement to enter is having a top 100 big board. I found the player to accomplish both goals. NFL All-Rookie Team: Which players from the 2022 draft class starred in Year 1? Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, safety is right in the middle for the difficulty to rank. Bleacher Nation is supported in part by affiliate advertising programs, which you can learn more about here. Jefferson, Arkansas Heading into spring practice, all signs point to a wide-open year in the SEC for quarterback play. If I had to choose between moving up to #1 or trading out of the first round entirely, I'm leaning slightly toward trading out. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking OL. He is still maturing in several areas, but he gives his quarterback a massive target and will show his value as a run blocker immediately. The analysts averaged a grade of 79.4% in ranking WRs. While preparing for the NFL Combine, the duo helped paint a clearer picture of what this offseason beholds for our beloved Bears. One of the most interesting aspects of researching and writing this article was looking at how difficult each position is to evaluate. In the fall of 2021, Kerby Joseph was one of my favorite sleepers for the 22 draft class. That said, he needs to continue developing his play recognition to translate his immense talent into playmaking production. The Texans at No. Brett M. Mainly his route-running. His testing numbers at the combine, for me at least, show that he certainly possesses the athleticism to be better in coverage than hes shown on film. Will McDonald IV has impressive length and quick-twitch movements, but NFL scouts will wish he showed better efficiency as both a pass rusher and run defender especially for a fifth-year senior. It feels like there is a prospect compared to Tyler Lockett every draft cycle, but Tyler Scott has the legitimate upside to be a similar player in the NFL. His aggressive play style makes him an easy target for flags, but he competes with the physical mindset befitting his namesake (his dad, Joey Porter, played 13 NFL seasons). Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. I care more about the ceiling than the floor, and that is why I would have ranked Claypool in the Top 50, and I certainly would have ranked him ahead of Trautman (#56), Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (#53), Clemson wideout Tee Higgins (#52) and USC receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (#50). Really fluid, smooth athlete for 290 pounds. Dane Brugler. Dane Brugler of The Athletic is one of those, and on Wednesday Brugler came out with version 2.0 of his 2022 mock draft, this one a two-rounder. Dom G. Nothing about Ross is guaranteed until the medical part of the combine. The most reliable TE scouting amongst analysts comes from DraftWire, Dane Brugler, and Mel Kiper. @FresnoStateFB's @jakehaener10 ties fellow Bulldog Derek Carr and Carson Strong at the top of the MW record book with his 26th straight game with a passing TD, : @CBSSportsNet#AtThePEAK | #MWFB | #GoDogs pic.twitter.com/4GR1F0YfEZ, Mountain West (@MountainWest) November 20, 2022. Hes pretty raw in that area. With his size and strength, Tippman fires through his hips and does a nice job on the move, even if he does sacrifice his balance too often. Its something the Jets coaches addressed with him numerous times throughout the week. 48 on its big board and ESPN's Todd McShay placed him No. Knowing these types of things can only help us form our opinions on prospects while we read through all the scouting reports we can find online. Suttles: Very few players leave a legacy like Will Anderson's at Alabama. 5 and No. Nine in my top 40. Maybe if a quarterback-desperate team wants to secure a specific quarterback, but besides that, it is tough to see a team trading up. Whether they pull off the trade or not, we'll see. The Athletic's Dane Brugler 2023 NFL Draft Big Board Player Rankings | NFL Mock Draft Database The Athletic 11/02/22 By Dane Brugler In the first update to my top 50 since August, there has been plenty of movement among the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. While his size makes him a complete outlier as an NFL prospect, Bryce Young is an instinctive problem-solver at the quarterback position. ICYMI: My (pre-Senior Bowl) mock 1.0 one guy who will be higher next time is Tennessee OT Darnell Wrighthttps://t.co/zSz8KMLpMC, Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 6, 2023. Thoughts on two offensive tackles Kellen Diesch from Arizona State and Tyler Smith from Tulsa. One of the top draft analysts at The Draft Network praises Pride for his excellent zone coverage skills. Balanced route runner. More seriously though, I gathered this data because there is no true assessment for NFL Draft analysts. The fact that both Ballard and Steichen used the "all shapes and sizes" line tells me they've been talking quite a bit about Young, But why is a team going to give up assets to move up? Who are those guys that are looking like round two but have the round one traits and upside, just maybe haven't put it all together on tape/in college? He might not have ideal size, but he should test well. Alabamas Bryce Young is Bruglers QB1. Mel Kipers Top 5 2020 Draft Prospects: The third grouping represents the top 5 players in Mel Kipers 2020 big board. With the college all-star games behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine less than two weeks away, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler has updated his Top 100 rankings for this year's class. Analysis: A year ago you would have found Okwara in the first round of Bruglers initial mock draft. If he runs at the combine they project him running around a 4.7 which isnt the worst. I just don't see a team taking such a huge risk so high in the draft. Maybe that speaks to the sometimes consensus nature in QB rankings. @GreenWaveFB's Tyjae Spears is having A GAME pic.twitter.com/AmoRyQ33Xi, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2023. This past college football season, another Illinois safety emerged as one of my favorite mid-round values in the 2023 class. He has first-round traits, but not a first-round impact on the game. 50-YARD TD FOR TANK BIGSBY @AuburnFootball pic.twitter.com/trsdZsKhie. I would have the former Irish end ranked a bit higher, but from a pure analysis standpoint this is spot on. Brugler talks about how Pride struggles in off man coverage but thrives in man coverage. There are only so many defensive linemen in this draft who are 6-5, 320 pounds with long arms and his pissed-off demeanor. He was quite high on the pass rushing ability and athleticism, traits he will still praise Okwara for. Iowas Tyler Linderbaum is a bad dude. So that explains the regression the Oline. Pride is a plus athlete and although he doesnt show great feel for the position, he is quick to recover when out of position and fights at the catch point. He analyzes hundreds of dudes - even ones that aren't going to be drafted. Perhaps there will be found value after that tier of linemen. Ben Bryant Tyler Scott on 4th and 1 #AmericanFB x @GoBearcatsFB pic.twitter.com/CNgfYN2nlf, American Football (@American_FB) November 5, 2022. But he is a tweener and struggles to consistently win with his hands. Therefore, I reviewed the top 25 (5x5) offensive linemen from each class. The NFL Draft order rises to the top when looking at OL. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. Dane is answering questions today from readers about the best prospects, the strongest and weakest positions, how the 2022 class looks as a whole and more. The Athletic's lead NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler released an updated Top 100 big board for the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. Because in a perfect world, the 5 best players would go in the top 5 picks. Levis is No. Not only is Peter Skoronski the highest-ranking offensive lineman, but the Northwestern product is also the fourth-best player on Bruglers big board. Asking for a friend (Dan Campbell) Darin R. Aidan Hutchinson is the captain of the kneecap biting team. These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking QBs. Kiper is a character and is always entertaining, but his depth of prospect knowledge is borderline obsessive. But, though he makes splashy plays, he also gives them up because there is more guessing than reading on his tape. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: The Bears stay put, the Raiders make a big move for a QB. 10), and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker (No. He is a traits-based projection. But with The Athletics Dane Brugler releasing an updated look at his top 100 prospect rankings, my eyes are firmly on draft-eligible prospects. Willis 35. Christian Watson at 96 feels low following the Senior Bowl and his athletic profile. So for me, at #4, it's either Levis or Stroud. Stroud is able to layer the football with outstanding touch and control. Many NFL exes tell us they check our TL every Saturday for on-field pregame videos so they can see body types. Pro Football References Approximate Value metric (AV) has been used heavily in this analysis. Its also time to reset where things stand in how we eval & project. Thats why the all-star games, scouting combine and team visits exist: to verify what prospects put on tape or tweak reports based on updated information. Vitamin deficiency. If we could grab Richardson in the late 20s, without giving up our 2024 first, I'd be alright with it. A freaky tester, hell create headlines at the combine. pic.twitter.com/6BaAZvAFpT, Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 1, 2023, . Colts have 4th pick (Official Discussion Thread), NFLPA Player team Report Card Indianapolis, Chris Ballard Draft Combine Press Conference (Discussion). That alone will earn him a spot in the top-120 picks. Obviously, the on-field matters, but its an intangible position, and if teams dont think you have leadership traits or the mental aptitude, they just wont consider you in the first round. But Brugler nails the intangibles piece, which combined with his athleticism will make him a draftable player and someone with a chance to stick in the NFL for a long time. He currently lacks diversity in his rush moves and counters, which clouds his projected ceiling, but he is naturally gifted with the talent to be a disruptive leverage-power rusher. Not because I dont believe in Skoronski, who has been on our radar for a hot minute. Glenn C. Its important to point out that there was never a consensus on Thibodeaux. The NFL evaluators have proven to be king at evaluating QB play. A long, loose athlete, he quickly enters his routes and is a natural ball winner with his ability to track and isolate the football. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, LB is the second easiest position to rank. The analysts averaged a grade of 77.8% in ranking RBs. The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, which begins Feb. 28. Hell be a valuable rotation piece for a defense. But the big issue with him is the lack of length. On the flip side, if you command the room and impress with the Xs and Os, thats what will give you a bump throughout the process. @JartaviusM_ x @IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/NfP8imV3X6, Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 29, 2022, (Photo of Bijan Robinson: Ed Zurga / Getty Images). There is so much good stuff to take away from these rankings. 15 or so in this draft. Sleek built former HS high jumper has more OLB body than true even-front EDGE.#BestoftheBest pic.twitter.com/lTS8E512pI, Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 10, 2022. The NFL Draft order continues to reign supreme in the trenches. Relentless workers that will do anything to win. 1 Pick Sooner Than Expected, Targeting Players (Not Just Picks) in Return, Payne Leaves the Market, Checks and Balances, Poles vs. Pace, Alt NFL Logos, and Other Bears Bullets, A Bold Local Prediction: The Bears Are Going on a Free Agent Spending Spree, Why the Bears Are Meeting with the Drafts Top QB Prospects (And Its Not Just About Trades), Five QB-Needy Teams Identified Just as the Bears No. He often appears aimless in his rush plan with erratic hands and too many almost plays on his tape he is an exceptional athlete with a projectable body, projecting as a high risk, high reward pass rusher.. Thats cute. Johnson needs to show better control at the top of the rush, but his issues are fixable and scouts speak highly of his football character. Arguably the freakiest athlete in the entire draft, Kelee Ringo has an elite physical profile with his size, play strength and reactive athleticism to make plays in coverage. The Blackhawks placed the newly-signed winger on waivers with likely intentions of assigning him to Rockford. Williams sprained his ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors, but he's expected to give it a go in the second game of a back-to-back. The B1G's top TE resides in Iowa City. Matt A. I cant speak for everyone, but for me, none of the 2022 quarterbacks would have been ranked higher than the five quarterbacks drafted in the top 15 in the 2021 class. The unsung hero of a TCU squad that advanced to the national championship, Steve Avila is a wide-bodied blocker and pulls rushers into his tractor beam with his ability to engulf at the point of attack. Brugler also noted the high number of misses that Okwara had as a pass rushers, something that readers of Irish Breakdown wont be surprised to see. Texans mock draft reaction: Kenneth Walker III wont fix Houstons ground game by himself. I am surprised to see CB come in ahead of QB in difficulty. #SFSP 1% pic.twitter.com/EmwQ4RqXPd, Oliver Davis II (@I_Am_OD3) February 3, 2023. Iowa has some keepers this year. 1 player on Bruce Feldmans Freaks List, Mazi Smith has a rare combination of power and athletic traits. Dane Brugler is a national NFL writer for The Athletic covering the NFL Draft. A freaky athlete for his size, Quentin Johnston has a unique combination of speed, strength and tracking skills. And, no, Van Ness wasnt a starter for the Hawkeyes this past season, but he did play starter-level snaps and led the team in tackles for loss (11). These are the big boards I would weigh most heavily when thinking about ranking WRs. Potential Draft Target Tyree Wilson Has Already Met With the Bears TWICE! Curtis M. Diesch is interesting because he has awesome ability in pass protection. Overall, Elliott has high-level intangibles and flashes NFL skill, but the consistency (especially in coverage) isnt there . Hes a good-sized athlete who can win vertically or with his acceleration. But before we get there, let's update the prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. 1. Robert W. Last year, several teams were trying to trade up because of the number of top-tier prospects. Based on the average grades for the entire group of analysts, WR is the easiest position to rank. pic.twitter.com/VgMdkbMRxy. Because I have fun in weird ways. However, he looks like a fish out of water in man coverage, lacking the anticipation or burst to be a playmaker. The interview process will be important at the combine. On this years tape, he dominated at times but also had stretches when he took plays off and consistency was an issue. What do you feel is the deepest position in this years draft? After watching and putting my thoughts down, I still don't know who the best fit would be for the Colts. 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