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The Georgia product’s full name is Jaquavian Jy'Quese Walker. He was rated the No. 2 linebacker prospect and top-35 overall recruit nationally out of Crisp County High School. He played in all 14 games as a reserve in 2018 (six tackles), sharing the team's Special Teams Newcomer of the Year Award. Walker got more playing time as a sophomore (23 tackles, 3.5 for loss with 2.5 sacks in 13 appearances) before getting a chance to start twice in 10 contests in 2020 (43 tackles, two for loss with one sack). He started all 15 games for the 2021 national champions, recording 67 tackles, 5.5 for loss with 1.5 sacks, and three pass breakups. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 2
Overview
Walker had to wait his turn at Georgia, but he has become a well-schooled, instinctive linebacker ready for the NFL game. He has good size and clear eyes from the second level, with a talent for recognizing play design. He plays disciplined, team-oriented football but is unlikely to become a top-level playmaker as a pro. His chase speed and body control are just average when ranging to tackle or covering in space. Walker is dependable and consistent and projects as a good backup with eventual starter potential at inside linebacker.
Strengths
Instinctive, with confident eyes in the box.
Plays with lively, ready feet.
Quick recognition into response.
Mirrors runner's lane choice from his perch.
Recognizes blocking scheme and play design.
Sees past climbing blockers.
Snappy hands to play off blocks quickly.
Keeps outside shoulder uncovered.
Consistent hustle away from the ball.
Reliable, face-up tackler near the line.
Weaknesses
Has some tightness in his hips.
Upright in second-level movements.
Average body control in scrape to the football.
Play strength doesn't always match his size.
Inconsistent finding the best level to elude block.
Gets stuck to blocks that find him.
Erratic vision and response in coverage.
Will overrun his target in space.

Rating: 80.10 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Jamie Collins

Strengths:

Tall, decently athletic run-stopping specialist. Impressive linearly for someone his size. Occasionally steps through contact. Has the size/speed to run with tight ends.

Weaknesses:

Range is solid, not spectacular. Movements are clunky/awkward because of his long legs. Doesn't stack-and-shed as well as his stature would indicate. Should be a missile as a blitzer but not overly effective in that area. Wasn't a big-time producer as a blitzer, and his short-area quicks give him a lower ceiling as a coverage linebacker.

Accolades:

2021: Eight tackles vs Alabama in CFP title game (tied game-high)
2021: Started all 15 games at LB for CFP national champion Georgia

Quay Walker was a 4-star recruit coming out of Crisp County High in the 2018 class. According to 247Sports, he was the No. 2 outside linebacker nationally, No. 31 overall prospect, and the No. 6 recruit in Georgia. He helped lead Crisp County to a 9-2 season and the second round of the GHSA Class 3A state playoffs in 2017. USA Today 2017 Georgia All-USA Second-Team defense.

Walker is an uber athletic and rangy linebacker. His impact is felt in the run game, in coverage, and pressuring the quarterback. Prior to 2021, Walker did not start a game until the 2020 season. His lack of starting experience leaves his FBI and processing ability open for growth.

Ideal Role: WILL linebacker, allowed to run/chase and make plays in space.

Scheme Fit: 4-3 multiple front

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Damian Parson

Games watched: Clemson (2021), Missouri (2021), Tennessee (2021), Arkansas (2021)

Best Game Studied: Tennessee (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Missouri (2021)

Tackling: Quay Walker uses his 6-foot-4 frame and length to wrap up incoming ball-carriers. He can alter between delivering a physical thump or a technically-secure attempt. Reliable tackler that rarely misses the mark.

Football IQ/Instincts: Walker’s instincts can be hit or miss. At times, he will diagnose and trigger to the football. Other moments, he processes information a step slow. Increasing meaningful reps at the next level can improve his FBI.

Competitive Toughness: Walker plays with consistent physicality and aggressiveness. He triggers downhill against the run and as a blitzer with a violent temperament. He does not take plays off because of his hot motor.

Pass Coverage Ability: Walker has the height, weight, and athleticism to be a disruptor in coverage. He displays a good change of direction to transition in coverage. He can match routes in the underneath zone. Also, he can man up tight ends and running backs in space. He could use better reaction timing to break on passes or force PBUs.

Run Defending: Walker fills and flows well depending on his role for that play. He can become overly aggressive and over pursue the ball-carrier. He could leverage running gaps better. Playing with better control can increase his production/impact against the run.

Block Deconstruction: Walker has defeated blocks with power and quick/sudden movements. He will stack and shed incoming OL. His 80-inch wingspan allows him to defeat blocks with full extension. He will use his hands to swipe past blockers to find the football.

Lateral Mobility: Walker is a fluid and confident mover in space. He has loose hips to scrape laterally and cover ground across the field. His movement traits allow him to remain in position or regain position on the play-side of the field.

Flexibility: Walker’s loose hips afford him the opportunities to change directions in space. As an edge rusher, he does not display much dip and rushes a bit high. In open field, he gears down well to square up his target before making contact. As he drops into coverage, he sinks his hips well and transitions from dropping to pursuit.

Leadership: Walker is one of the main communicators for Georgia’s defense. He will call out audible and defensive line shifts pre-snap. He leads by example and his constant motor speaks to his will to win and passion for the game. He accepted coaching and continued to develop after a slow/frustrating start to his career.

Versatility: Walker offers positional and alignment versatility. 322 snaps came at linebacker in the box but he has multiple snaps on the defensive line. Also, he is comfortable in space and aligns as a slot corner. His athleticism allows him to move around the defense and impact the game.

Prospect Comparison: Prospect Comparison: Kenneth Murray (2020 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers)

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 78.70/100 (Third Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 77.50/100

Marino Grade: 77.00/100

Harris Grade: 80.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 75.00/100

Weissman Grade: 78.00/100

Parson Grade: 80.00/100

Early in his time at Georgia, Quay Walker had just wrapped up an interview session when a team official stopped him by an elevator.

“Who’s the most famous athlete to ever come out of Cordele, Ga.?”

Walker’s eyes lit up.

“Tree Rollins!” he said, instantly recalling the name of the former Clemson center who spent 18 years in the NBA.

That was true at the time, but Walker may be changing that. He is already forever in Georgia lore as a key member of the program’s first national champion in 41 years, and now he’s also a member of the Green Bay Packers.

Walker is one of a handful of Georgia products whose NFL career has a chance to surpass his college production. Despite being a highly-ranked recruit (No. 31 overall in the 2018 class) he was a second-teamer for the better part of his first three seasons, thanks to the presence of future pros Monty Rice and Tae Crowder. And even when Walker ascended to a starting role as a senior he shared time with Channing Tindall, another talented inside linebacker.

But Walker’s talent and impact ability were easy to see. He tied for third on the team in tackles (with Tindall), despite sharing snaps, and was also a willing and key member of Georgia’s special teams (he played the third-most special teams snaps of any defensive player.)

There have been three other NFL players to come out of Cordele, the last being offensive lineman Andre Ramsey, who played from 2008-12. Walker is set up to have a much longer career, and nobody who watched him at Georgia would be surprised to see him blossom at the top level.

Dane Brugler on Quay Walker (No. 3 LB, No. 31 overall prospect in The Beast)
A one-year starter at Georgia, Walker played the “Money” linebacker position in former defensive coordinator Dan Lanning’s 3-4 base scheme. After playing outside linebacker and defensive end in high school, he moved inside when he arrived in Athens and struggled initially, but he showed improvement each season and was a key member of Georgia’s 2021 championship-winning defense.

With his lateral twitch and movement skills, Walker has outstanding mirroring skills vs. the run and uses his long arms to punch himself off blocks or lasso ball carriers out of his reach. Although he doesn’t have the statistical résumé of a playmaker, he has a high batting average as a tackler, and his traits and trajectory suggest his best football is ahead of him. Overall, Walker is still developing his instincts, especially in coverage, but he aces the eye test with his exceptional combination of size, length and athleticism to dominate vs. the run. He has the potential to be a four-down impact linebacker in the NFL.

Top College Highlight
During the Orange Bowl, Walker laid quite the hit on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, who had scrambled for a short gain before Walker, who had been in pass coverage, just stepped to his right and sent the quarterback sideways. As ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit marveled on the telecast: “Six-four, 240, out in space.”

Media Moment
When Walker announced his college commitment, he began by putting on a Tennessee hat, then theatrically tossed it aside. But Walker appeared so chastened by the criticism about it — including from Georgia head coach Kirby Smart — that he kept a low profile for the next four years. In fact, while all his teammates were posting their goodbyes to Georgia, announcing they would not use their last year of eligibility, Walker didn’t post anything until the last moment. His tweets are protected and his Instagram account only has seven posts.

Coachspeak
Dan Lanning, who was Georgia’s defensive coordinator the past three years, explained why Walker (along with Tindall) showed patience with their careers: “At the end of the day, they didn’t put a timeline on their own success. I think they saw growth in themselves and avoided listening to outside noise when everybody else maybe had another opinion. And it paid off for them. Quay put it together more academically this past year, and realized when he put that everyday piece together in school it made everything on the field much easier. But they both always worked really hard.”

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Rating: 87.89 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Smaller Marcell Dareus

Strengths:

Large, wide-bodied dancing bear who wins with power, decently deceptive quicks, and some pass-rushing moves. Plays with astounding pop on first contact. Can play 1T if needed. Good bull rush but actually his hand work is more impressive. Occasionally will win through the line with his first step.

Weaknesses:

Not a tremendous run defender, and while he can get lateral across the line, his pursuit speed is only slightly above-average. Not a pass-rush move master. Mostly won with first-step quickness in college. He'll have to diversify his rushes in the NFL.

Accolades:

2021: CFP national champion
2021: All-America second team

Georgia’s Devonte Wyatt has been a four-year contributor for the Bulldog defense and has improved with each season. As a senior, Wyatt has seemingly put everything together and had a breakout season, which has earned him a trip to the Senior Bowl. Wyatt is an excellent athlete inside, displaying quickness and burst to penetrate gaps. He is a disruptive interior rusher with the quickness to win the edges inside and shoot gaps. Wyatt plays with good balance and has excellent change of direction and lateral mobility. He has very good speed overall to cross offensive linemen’s faces and is excellent with his hands, showing an ability to tie rush moves together inside. Wyatt is susceptible to power in the running game and there are times he loses gap integrity, especially when forced to face double teams. He has just average power overall and wins primarily with his first-step quickness and motor. A versatile defender, Wyatt can align anywhere along the line of scrimmage. having had success playing 0-tech all the way to rushing outside at 7-tech. A player whose best football is still ahead of him, Wyatt has the size, length, pass rush instincts, and athleticism to develop into a consistent interior rusher at the next level.

Ideal Role: Three-down interior defensive lineman who has positional versatility.

Scheme Fit: 4-3 3-technique

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Brentley Weissman

Games watched: Alabama (2021), Clemson (2021), Kentucky (2021)

Best Game Studied: Kentucky (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Clemson (2021)

First Step Quickness: Wyatt displays very good quickness off the snap and consistently was able to gain the edges of guards inside. He fires off low to the ground and was able to be a valuable interior penetrator for the Georgia defense. His quick, explosive, and can shoot gaps with excellent timing.

Flexibility: A loose and fluid athlete, Wyatt demonstrates the flexibility to slip through the edges of blocks. He shows good ankle flexion to bend at the top of his rush and get home to the quarterback. You see his ability to change direction when he drops to play in the open field.

Hand Counters: Wyatt displays very good hand use with a wide array of rush moves and counters. He flashes an outstanding strike-and-snatch move to quickly disengage and free himself from the grasp of offensive linemen. Thanks to his excellent motor, Wyatt works his hands to the very end of the play.

Hand Pop: Wyatt doesn’t have the strongest of hands but he can knock linemen back when he has good forward momentum and leverage. He primarily wins with an explosive first step, hand timing, and placement.

Run defending: Wyatt is a good run defender overall and definitely has the skill set to be an effective player in this phase at the next level. He has an above average anchor and can hold his own at the point of attack against single blocks. There are times he loses ground to double teams and gets washed out of his assignment. He flashes quickness to penetrate and consistently makes tackles for losses. He has outstanding range and makes plays up and down the line of scrimmage.

Effort: Wyatt plays the game with excellent effort. He always fights to the whistle and will work to uncover until the very end. He chases plays down backside and will get production late in the down because he never stops working.

Football I.Q: An instinctual player, Wyatt displays good football IQ in both phases of the game. He rarely lets himself get trapped and is always in good position on misdirection plays. He shows an above average ability to read blocking schemes and is quick to sniff out screens.

Lateral Mobility: For a big man, Wyatt displays outstanding lateral mobility. He is light on his feet and can cross gaps with ease, showing quickness and coordination. He can bend, flip his hips, and change direction in space. He has tremendous range in the running game and makes plays sideline to sideline.

Functional Strength: While Wyatt displays good functional strength overall, he won’t get mistaken for an overly powerful player at the point of attack. He flashes a good ability to hold the point of attack and also win with a bull rush but this isn’t an explosive knock-back player at the point of attack.

Versatility: Wyatt is a very versatile player, showing an ability to align at various spots on the defensive front. He wins playing 1-technique, 3-technique, and even lines up in a two-point stance playing 7-technique rushing from the edge.

Prospect Comparison: Corey Liuget (2011 NFL Draft, San Diego Chargers)

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 85.67/100 (First Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 85.50/100

Marino Grade: 87.00/100

Harris Grade: 85.50/100

Sanchez Grade: 86.50/100

Weissman Grade: 84.50/100

Parson Grade: 85.00/100

Wyatt was a four-star prospect from Decatur, Georgia, when he signed with the Bulldogs. He went to Hutchinson Community College in 2017 (30 tackles, 4.5 for loss with three sacks) to improve his grades before heading to Athens. Wyatt played in 12 games as a reserve in 2018 (19 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and played in 13 games with one start in 2019 (30 tackles, 1.5 for loss). He became a regular starter in 2020 (25 tackles, two for loss in 10 games) and burst onto the scene as a first-team All-SEC selection to lead the Bulldogs' national title run in 2021 (39 tackles, seven for loss with 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles in 14 starts). -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 1
NFL Comparison
Maliek Collins
Overview
Highly active defensive tackle with decent strength. Wyatt is made for movement and disruptions. He helped himself in 2021 with better tape both against the run and as a pass rusher. His lateral quickness is useful in beating zone blocks and in sliding across the front in a game-based pass rush. Wyatt has adequate strength but struggles to withstand a second blocker. The traits are average, but the effort is consistent and Wyatt should fit nicely as a rotational, gap-seeking three-technique with disruptive flashes.
Strengths
Initial punch lands with some pop.
Lateral quickness beats move-blocker to the spot.
Uses slip-rip for penetration into A-gap.
Locates ball-carriers quickly when two-gapping.
Hustles around the field looking to make a play.
Shows urgency in locating a pass blocker's edge.
Enough lower-body strength to plow through redirect blocks.
Above-average change of direction inside pocket.
Weaknesses
Length is below average.
Average explosiveness into the neutral zone.
Tendency to drop helmet into initial contact.
Not enough sand to withstand down blocks.
Average hand usage and shed quickness.
Rush energy bogs down when stiff punches find him.
Lack of length shows up in his rush.
Doesn't have go-to moves for quick-rush wins.

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 85.27 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Michael Pittman

Strengths:

Elite combination of size and speed. Tested off the charts in speed and explosiveness at combine. Great body control and ability to track the football downfield. Will be trouble for defenders in space. Strong hands. Good range to make plays outside of his frame.

Weaknesses:

Needs to be more physical through his routes and play defense when his quarterback puts him in a position to do so. Just 88 receptions over four seasons as part of a run-heavy offense. Needs work on his breaks. Not the most natural pass catcher.

Accolades:

2021: FCS All-America second team
2020: FCS All-America first team as all-purpose player

Watson has been one of the most explosive receivers at the FCS level since getting on the field at NDSU out of Plant High School in Tampa. As a redshirt freshman, he helped the Bison win yet another national title by contributing in 14 games (9-165-18.3 receiving; two starts). Watson was a second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection in 2019, leading the eventual national champs with 34 receptions for 732 yards (ranking fourth in the FCS with 21.5 yards per reception) while scoring six times in 16 games (11 starts; also 13-162-12.5, one TD rushing; 4-70-17.5 kick returns). He was a first-team All-MVFC selection at receiver (19-442-23.3, one TD receiving: 21-116-5.5 rushing) and a second-team return specialist (10-338-33.8, two TD kick returns) in 2020, playing in 10 games with eight starts between the team's lone game in the fall and its 2021 spring schedule. Watson garnered second-team Associated Press FCS All-American accolades (43-801-18.6, seven TDs receiving; 15-114-7.6, one TD rushing; 10-227-22.7 kick returns in 12 games, 10 starts) in 2021, as well as a first-team all-conference nod. He missed the team's first three playoff games before starting in the national title game victory over Montana State. Christian's father, Tazim Wajid Wajed (formerly Tim Watson), was a defensive back at Howard and had a five-year NFL career (1993-97). His brother, Tre, played linebacker at two Big Ten Schools (Illinois, Maryland) and in the XFL, and his uncle, Cedric, played football at Marshall. -- by Chad Reuter

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Dontrelle Inman
Overview
A receiver prospect with intriguing measurables and a strong belief in the team aspect of the game, Watson possesses an alluring combination of size and speed. He showed off improved route running and catch strength in 2021. He is much more gifted than his opposition was at NDSU and needs to prove he can elevate his game against bigger, faster players at the next level. He plays hard and fast but needs to add a few more pounds and learn to impose his frame on the coverage. He's a field-stretching option requiring a linear route tree and projects as a capable WR3/4 with more work.
Strengths
Father played safety in the NFL.
Very good blend of size, speed and length.
Touchdown production through air, ground and return game.
Plays fast from snap to whistle.
Displays foot quickness for take-off versus press.
Added some route polish in 2021.
Leverages defender's hips before cutting the opposite way.
Maintains acceleration through route stem.
Effective separation talent in linear route tree.
Improved hand strength on contested catches in 2021.
Weaknesses
Mirror-and-match corners can trace short to intermediate routes.
Lacks deep bend for sudden sink and stop.
Needs excess steps into the top of the break point.
Occasionally mistimes leaps to the throw.
Catch focus is below average.
Needs to impose his size on coverage when the ball goes up.
Sources Tell Us

"I love the kid. ... He's going to be great in the locker room and work his tail off every day." -- Scout for AFC team

Christian Watson is a very good athlete with good speed, agility, and excellent body control. For a taller receiver, he is surprisingly dynamic and displays the ability to consistently win against man coverage. In the passing game, he is extremely tough to cover. He can defeat press with foot quickness and has surprisingly good vertical speed. His home-run speed threatens a defender's cushion quickly. He does a good job of dropping his weight while displaying the separation quickness at the top of the route. He has a very good catch radius and is a matchup problem in contested-catch situations. He can contort his body to make tough catches and is dynamic with the football in his hands. In the NFL he is an outside receiver who projects with very good ability in the kicking game both as a returner and a core special teamer.

Ideal Role: Outside WR

Scheme Fit: Any offense

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Drae Harris

Games watched: UNI, SDSU, MSU (2021)

Best Game Studied: UNI

Worst Game Studied: MSU

Route Running: He uses some creativity and nuance when running routes. While he won’t have elite separation quickness at the top of the route because he is a high-cut player, he is creative enough to get separation on intermediate routes. He also uses his body to out-physical smaller defenders and create separation.

Hands: He has strong hands to secure the football in contested-catch situations. He does an excellent job contorting his body to catch off-target throws. He also displays a good ability to track the deep ball and secure the catch.

Separation: On the surface, you may not think he is a good separator due to his big frame. However, bigger receivers should be judged on a different platform than smaller ones. He can separate at the top of the route and has good speed to win vertically as well.

Release: He has improved his release in 2021. He has shown the ability to beat press with upper-body strength. He also has the foot quickness to get vertical and stack a defender.

Run After Catch: He is surprisingly good running after the catch. For a bigger receiver, he is elusive and can get positive yardage. Because he’s also a bigger-bodied guy, he is difficult for smaller defenders to tackle.

Ball Skills: He has outstanding ball skills. He has an uncanny ability to track the deep ball. He also has an outstanding catch radius and jumping ability, so he can clean up off-target throws and make the QB look good.

Football IQ: His football IQ is good. He knows how to adjust his route to get to the sticks in situational football. When he is underneath, he is cognizant of coverage and knows how to “sit his route down.”

Versatility: He brings some versatility to the position. He has aligned both outside and in the slot. While he has improved his releases off the line in 2021, his skill set also suggests that he would work well off the ball.

Competitive Toughness: He plays with competitive toughness. He catches 6 routes when contact is imminent. He will run block and is tough to get down when he has the ball in his hands.

Big Play Ability: He is a big-play threat whenever his number is called. He has the speed to beat you vertically and he will likely win the contested catch. He’s a surprisingly dangerous runner with the ball in his hands, as well.

Prospect Comparison: Simi Fehoko (2021 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys)

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 80.50/100 (Second Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 80.50/100

Marino Grade: 81.50/100

Harris Grade: 81.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 81.00/100

Weissman Grade: 78.50/100

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 80.77 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Braden Smith

Strengths:

Thick, decently powerful blocker who excels in the run game and has glimpses of strong play in pass pro. Punch is accurate. Routinely gets his hands inside to control the defender's body. Athleticism is good, not great. Has NFL offensive tackle size and length. Plenty experienced on the edge. Anchor is solid. Has some upside because of his athleticism and natural power.

Weaknesses:

Opens the gate too early in his kick slide and gets out over his feet too frequently, leading to off-balanced reps. Happens a bit too often when climbing to the second level, too. Not on the ground a ton, but often doesn't have a sturdy base underneath him. Susceptible to counters because he sometimes stops his feet during the play.

Accolades:

2021: All-Pac-12 first team (coaches)
Stared 31 games in past three seasons

Rhyan was a top-60 overall recruit out of San Juan Hills in California, earning first-team all-state and Los Angeles Times All-Star notice. He set the school records in the shot put and discus for the track squad and qualified to be a part of the high school feeder program for the Olympic rugby team. His future is clearly in football, however, as he showed by garnering Freshman All-American honors as a 12-game starter for the Bruins in 2019. He started all seven games at left tackle in 2020 and all 12 at that position in 2021, receiving first-team All-Pac-12 recognition for his efforts. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
Overview
Three-year starter with the potential to offer team options at either tackle or guard. Rhyan has good size and plays with fairly explosive short-area movements, helping him establish early success getting into run-blocking fits. He's fundamentally sound as a run blocker but a fear of getting beat by speed might play into issues over-setting and giving away too many pressures from inside moves and counters. He has the hand usage, bend and build to transition to guard. Plus, his pass protection experience at tackle combined with dual-position roster flexibility should add to his draft standing and improve his chances of becoming an eventual starter.
Strengths
Has three years of left tackle experience.
Offers guard talent with tackle potential in a pinch.
Proportional mass with good wingspan and enormous hands.
Adequate knee bend in his pass sets.
Able to stay square and pop with his punch.
Footwork for short or long pull blocking.
Operates with good hand accuracy and pop.
Accelerates through the down block with force.
Hand placement allows for better push and block-steering.
Adjusts assignments quickly to moving fronts.
Weaknesses
Too many false start penalties.
Narrows his drive-blocking base.
Needs to stay under his pads for better balance.
Below-average recovery talent.
Punch is a little monotonous and can be timed.
Over-setting gets him countered by inside moves.
Average arm extension to redirect his edge.
Sources Tell Us

"I would let him work at tackle and then fail him inside if he couldn't do it, but I see him as a right tackle early in his career." -- Scout for AFC team

Rhyan aligns at left tackle for the Bruins’ spread offense. He is a very good athlete with regard to quickness, mobility, and body control. In the run game, he comes off the ball hard to generate vertical movement. He effortlessly gets out of his stance and can get to the edge and reach block an end. He plays with good natural leverage and has good body flexibility in his hips and ankles. He is a very good helper on combo blocks and easily gets to the second level. In the passing game, he has powerful and explosive hands in his punch. His lack of ideal length on the perimeter can give him issues against longer defensive linemen. He is fluid moving laterally when handling the cross face by defenders. He plays with good balance and is rarely on the ground. In the NFL, while some may try him at tackle, I believe his skill set is better suited at guard. He lacks the ideal length and this will give him issues in the NFL at tackle but he should grow to be an exceptional guard.

Ideal Role: Eventual NFL starter

Scheme Fit: He can play in any scheme but would excel in a power run scheme

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Drae Harris

Games watched: USC (2020), Washington (2021), Arizona (2021), Fresno State (2021), LSU (2021)

Best Game Studied: Fresno State (2021)

Worst Game Studied: LSU (2021)

Balance: He plays the game with good balance when he is in his pass set and as a run blocker. He rarely has a rep where he’s in compromising positions and ends up on the ground. His ability to bend well helps him get his body in advantageous positions.

Pass Set: He demonstrates good ability in his pass set. He is fluid and easily redirects laterally. There is very little wasted movement in his set and this will only be magnified if moved to guard.

Competitive toughness: He has good competitive toughness. This is evident in his nastiness and finish in the run game. He also competes hard when he is bull rushed and does a good job anchoring.

Lateral Mobility: He is exceptional at moving laterally. He is fluid and easily reacts to the cross face with efficiency. He can also get to cut-off when he is on the backside of run plays.

Length: He lacks the ideal length for the tackle position. While he is a good enough athlete to survive at tackle, longer defensive linemen will give him problems on the perimeter. However, if moved inside to guard, this isn’t that big of a concern.

Football IQ: He has a high-level football IQ. He will have no issues handling the responsibilities of an interior offensive lineman. His instincts will help him handle the speed of the game for an interior player.

Hand Technique: His hands and punch are exceptional. He has very good timing and an explosive upper body. Although his lack of ideal length sometimes gets him in compromising positions.

Anchor: He has a very good anchor. He has good power in his body and easily sits in the chair to anchor against bull rushers. He also bends well, which assists him in his ability to anchor.

Power at POA: He has excellent power at the POA, particularly in his punch when he is in his pass set. However, you can also see his power when generating vertical movement in the run game.

Versatility: He has aligned at tackle during his career. However, he is likely best suited at right tackle or inside at guard. His skill will easily translate inside and he should have no problems on the interior.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 80.50/100 (Second Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 78.50/100

Marino Grade: 79.50/100

Harris Grade: 81.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 81.00/100

Weissman Grade: 82.00/100

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Rating: 70.85 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Zach Pascal

Strengths:

Decently sized vertical specialist with high-caliber ball-tracking skills. His spindly frame really makes him susceptible to contact during the route. Minimal YAC. Some wiggle to beat press but not a specialty. Best when he get click on the jets and get vertical, will run by some slower CBs in those scenarios and will run down the football.

Weaknesses:

Really struggles against physicality. Routes aren't brutal but he's not an explosive, twitchy type. At times, it'll draw flags of course, but in many instances he's simply disrupted from his route and either can't get open or won't get to where he needs to be when he needs to be there. Speed is good, not great.

Accolades:

Two-team All-Mountain West first team
Fourth in program history in rec yards (3,322) and T-fifth in rec TDs (26)

Former Nevada receivers coach Eric Scott coached Doubs (pronounced dubs) at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles and knew him from Snoop Dogg's Youth Football League. Scott took over recruiting for Nevada in 2017 and made sure to sign Doubs. He returned an 80-yard punt for a touchdown on his first collegiate touch, eventually starting nine of 13 games in his true freshman season (43-562-13.1, two TDs receiving; 1-22-22.0 kick returns; 6-107-17.8, one TD punt returns). Doubs was an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference pick and the team's Most Valuable Player in 2019, leading the squad with 14.8 yards per reception (44-649, four TDs; 8-86-10.8 punt returns in 11 games, eight starts). MWC coaches voted him first-team all-conference in 2020 as he ranked eighth in the FBS with 111.3 receiving yards per game (58-1,002-17.3, nine TDs; 11-100-9.1 punt returns in nine starts). Doubs was a first-team All-MWC selection in 2021, as well, after leading the Wolf Pack with 80 receptions, 1,109 receiving yards (13.9 per catch) and 11 touchdowns while effectively returning punts (12-170-14.2). He opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Overview
Will check the boxes for height, weight and speed, but tightness in his lower half limits the upside. Doubs has been a productive, high-volume target with speed to separate deep but he's a linear route-runner who will struggle to elude NFL press and separate from tight man coverage over the first two levels. His toughness, ball skills and special teams potential increase his chances of earning a backup role.
Strengths
Good size/speed combination.
Posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Labeled by scouts as tough and competitive with alpha demeanor.
Early acceleration to overtake cornerback on go routes.
Good awareness and footwork near the sideline.
Catches with sudden, strong hands.
Able to pluck with extension or make cradle catches in traffic.
Possesses necessary courage catching in traffic.
Productive punt returner with gunner potential in the pros.
Weaknesses
Linear and limited as a route runner.
Will have trouble releasing past press defenders.
Runs with upright gait in the drive phase.
Routes can be redirected and thrown off schedule.
Tight hips limit separation success from break points.
Room for improvement with catch focus through contact.
Below-average run-after-catch talent.
Sources Tell Us

"Watch the Fresno game and you see exactly who he is as a player with his ball skills and competitiveness." -- Scout for AFC team

ANALYST'S REPORTS
Harris
Romeo Doubs is a dynamic and explosive athlete with very good straight-line speed and agility as a route-runner. He’s a certified deep threat who led the country in receiving yardage per game for a good portion of 2020. In 2020, he had some issues with drops but has seemingly overcome those issues this season. His very good and sudden speed immediately threatens a cornerback’s cushion in coverage, which affords him good separation in the intermediate areas of the field. He easily takes hitches, smokes, and bubble screens for good yardage due to his ability as a strong runner with the football. He projects as a better stalk blocker than he currently is due to his good strength and toughness at the point of attack. He demonstrates strong hands to pluck the football. The presence of his explosive speed will help any offense’s running game to see lighter boxes.

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Drae Harris

Games watched: Fresno State (2021), California (2021), Wyoming (2021)

Route Running: He can afford to get more creative as a route-runner, specifically with regards to setting defenders up when in man coverage. He is a bonafide deep threat who can run by you if given the chance.

Hands: He wins a lot of 50/50 balls showing strong hands to secure the football in contested-catch situations. He had some issues with drops in 2020 but appears to have overcome these. He needs to be a little more consistent not allowing the ball into his frame.

Separation: He is a good separator with pure speed on deep routes. However, he should get better at uncovering in the short-to-intermediate areas. His skill set suggests he can do this.

Release: He has improved his release in 2021. He can win with foot quickness off the line and win with upper-body strength.

Run After Catch: He is dangerous with the ball in his hands after the catch. He is fast and explosive, which makes him a threat in space. He's also sufficiently elusive on underneath throws.

Ball Skills: He has been more consistent with regards to ball skills in 2021. He had some issues with drops in 2020 that have seemingly been overcome. He does a good job of tracking the deep ball while in flight.

Football IQ: His football IQ is good. He knows how to adjust his route to get to the sticks in situational football. When he is underneath, he is cognizant of coverage and knows how to “sit his route down.”

Versatility: He brings sufficient versatility to the position. He has the size and ability to defeat press coverage to remain outside. He could also be a big slot receiver and used in a variety of ways.

Competitive Toughness: He displays good competitive toughness. He is extremely competitive at the catch point. Nothing appears glaring in his ability to catch the ball when contact is imminent.

Big Play Ability: He is a big-play threat whenever it is thrown his way. Because of his good speed, he is a threat to take the top off the defense. His big-play ability will only help an offense’s running game.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 72.13/100 (Fourth Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 71.00/100

Marino Grade: 71.00/100

Harris Grade: 76.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 70.50/100

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 80.79 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Mason Cole

Strengths:

College LT who *probably* should kick inside at the pro game. Unusual positional shift from center to left tackle in his final two seasons. Absolutely could play out on the edge in a pinch. Excellent, elite-level short-area quickness. Quick-set specialist. Like lightning out of his stance, and plays with a textbook, crouched stance. Never flails at defenders. Bounces inside out with ease. Balance is above-average and not a lunger by any stretch of the imagination. Anchor is surprisingly good, mostly his back-bending skill. Inside he could be a dream for a team with a zone-blocking scheme. Has enough twitch to play center.

Weaknesses:

On the lighter, shorter-arm size by NFL standards. Occasionally late with his hands, and long rushers give him problems. Needs to pack on weight and get more sand in his pants.

Accolades:

2021: All-ACC first team
2021: Three sacks allowed on 597 pass blocking snaps

Tom is a Louisiana native whose parents are both employed at LSU. His father is a mathematics professor and his mother an IT professional. His brother, Cameron, was a four-year starter at Southern Miss and has played for the Saints and Dolphins. As a redshirt freshman, Zach played in 12 games with one start at center. He played the same position for all 13 games in 2019, earning honorable mention All-ACC notice from league coaches. Tom moved to left tackle for 2020, starting all nine games, and then received first-team All-ACC recognition for his play as a 14-game starter at that position in 2021. He also won the Jim Tatum Award as the conference's top senior student-athlete among ACC football players. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Overview
Center prospect who spent the last two seasons at left tackle. Tom was extremely impressive in pass protection at tackle despite a lack of desired size or length, but he's likely headed back to center in the pros. He plays with technique and plus body control, but his aggression level is a little lacking in the run game and his mass is below average. Tom could be a priority for teams with leaky interior protection. He has Day 3 value as an above-average backup with eventual starting potential.
Strengths
Excellent intelligence.
Three-year starter with good durability.
Makes fluid block adjustments in space.
Easy slide from block to block on combinations.
Good base width and hip flexion into defender as base blocker.
Utilizes firm, independent hands in pass protection.
Throws punch with intent and quickness.
Fluid and fast in mirroring a counter.
Pass protection from tackle position was eye-opening.
Weaknesses
Slender through his waist and hips.
Catches contact at the point of attack.
Needs to become more violent into contact.
Below-average mass to base up against power.
Needs to prove he can anchor against an NFL nose tackle.
Susceptible to push-pull technique.
Needs to guard against oversetting.

An academic standout, Zach Tom was a 34-game starter at Wake Forest with notable experience at both left tackle and center. The Demon Deacons offense has been highly productive and Tom’s consistency has been a big reason why. A controlled operator that functions with consistent leverage, Tom is an assignment-driven player that executes with great timing and consistent technique. His body works in unison to stay square to blocks in both the run and pass game. For a league that craves versatility, Tom’s experience at both tackle and center is a major asset to his valuation. When it comes to concerns, Tom has modest length and functional strength. He is far from a road grader in the run game and more length and width are preferred for an offensive tackle. Those weaknesses may keep him out of a starting lineup in the NFL unless he embraces a full-time role at center, but his overall versatility and appeal to play all five positions with the technical consistency and control that he displays should make him a highly-valuable depth player at the next level.

Ideal Role: Versatile reserve

Scheme Fit: Zone blocking scheme

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Joe Marino

Games watched: Florida State (2021), Pittsburgh (2021), NC State (2021), North Carolina (2021)

Best Game Studied: Florida State (2021)

Worst Game Studied: NC State (2021)

Balance: Tom is a controlled and coordinated player that functions within himself. He does a great job of playing with low pads, leveraged hips, and consistent knee bend. He’s never antsy and demonstrates good patience.

Pass Sets: Tom is consistent with reaching his set points and framing blocks. He does well to slide his feet and redirect with a commitment to staying square. He gets the depth and width in his kick slide needed to get himself in good positions to succeed as a pass blocker.

Competitive Toughness: Tom is a technician that relies on positioning and timing. With that said, he isn’t an overly tenacious blocker that brings a mean streak to the table. He competes and does his job but the nasty components of an offensive lineman aren’t present.

Lateral Mobility: Tom has smooth lateral movement skills. He easily slides his feet and redirects. His hips easily hinge and pivot. He has terrific range.

Length: Tom has modest length but does his best to overcome it with well-timed and placed strikes while keeping himself square to his opponent. That said, he doesn’t offer a ton of reach for life on an island. He does offer positional versatility should his ordinary length be an issue at tackle.

Football IQ: Tom is a three-year starter and polished technician with a great deal of experience at center and left tackle. He functions with great control and timing. Penalties became a bit of an issue for him in 2021.

Hand Technique: Tom is a technician with his hands and is consistent with timing and placement. He has good strike variance and continues to work his hand fits throughout every rep. Ideally, he would have a bit more pop in his punch but his technique and consistency are excellent.

Anchor Ability: Tom does his best to maximize his functional strength by playing with consistently low pads but he doesn’t offer the most mass or width. He’s going to see his share of bull rushes at the next level and will need to work overtime to not lose the width of the pocket. I appreciate his ability to re-anchor and play with leverage, but the NFL game will present new challenges.

Power at POA: Tom is a technician that doesn’t bring above average power to the table. He is a positional blocker that takes advantage of timing, technique, and angles. He won’t be an attractive option for gap run schemes. Adding functional strength would be a notable benefit to his game.

Versatility: Tom logged nearly 3,000 snaps in college with more than 1,700 coming at left tackle and more than 1,200 at center. He hasn’t played guard and only a handful of reps at right tackle. His ability to play both center and tackle makes him an even more attractive option. He is likely a zone run scheme prospect only.

Prospect Comparison: Ryan Bates (2019 NFL Draft, Philadelphia Eagles)

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 72.67/100 (Fourth Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 74.00/100

Marino Grade: 72.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 72.00/100

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Rating: 84.04 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: K'Lavon Chaisson

Strengths:

High-end athleticism that will stress slower offensive tackles who rely on physicality to mask their athletic limitations. Can be disruptive in passing lanes even if he can't get to quarterback, and when he pass-rushes with a purpose he can do some damage -- he has speed to turn the corner, has moves to knock the offensive tackle off balance, and is bendy enough to get to the quarterback.

Weaknesses:

Sometimes his lack of strength shows up on tape, and he will struggle to disengage from blocks. Can dominate and then disappear for stretches, and while he has the speed and bend to beat OTs around the edge, there are just flashes; he needs to do it more consistently.

Accolades:

2021: Led SEC in pressure rate (16.5%)
2020: First-team all-SEC (career-high six sacks)

Enagbare (pronounced ee-NAG-bar-ee) enrolled a semester early after helping Hapeville Charter Academy in Atlanta win a state title as the Class AA Defensive Player of the Year. Taking part in spring practices paid off in his freshman campaign, as he contributed in 12 games as a reserve (20 tackles, three for loss with one sack, two pass breakups, one blocked kick). Enagbare made only one start in 2019 but had a strong pass rush presence in 12 appearances (27 tackles, seven for loss with 3.5 sacks). SEC coaches recognized his 2020 performance, in which he had 30 tackles, seven for loss with a team-high six sacks, and tied for sixth in the FBS with three forced fumbles in eight starts, by naming him first-team all-conference. Enagbare missed the final two games due to a hip injury and had surgery after the season. He was left off the all-conference lists in 2021 but was still productive in 12 starts for the Gamecocks with 44 tackles, seven for loss with 4.5 sacks, and two pass breakups. Enagbare opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. Kingsley's nickname, "J.J.", comes from his love for the children's show, "Jay Jay the Jet Plane". -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Overview
Enagbare is long and strong but lacks explosiveness, which could create diverging opinions regarding his position and how best to play him. He's heavy-handed and physical but will never be confused for a playmaker on the edge. He's best suited as a cubicle defender where his power and length can benefit him in smaller spaces. He has played heavier in the past and teams might ask him to pack the pounds back on in order to compete as a run-defending interior lineman in an odd or even front.
Strengths
Above-average length and upper-body power.
Punches with good knockback pop.
Powerful slap to flip and clear blocker's edge at point of attack.
Uses his heavy hands to bully blockers.
Potential to develop into a five-technique with more weight.
Forceful demeanor fits the NFL game.
Thud tackler with stopping power.
Weaknesses
Tight hips with slow twitch.
Inconsistent punch-and-separate move.
Below-average range and short-area agility as tackler.
Predictable, face-up rusher.
Slow and linear in twist game.
Lacks functional explosiveness to the top of the rush.
Shoots upright when hitting inside move.

Kingsley Enagbare found playing time as a true freshman in 2018 and his role in the defense continued to expand from there, eventually developing into a full-time starter across his final two years. Enagbare offers an intriguing blend of burst, length, and power that mostly shows up as a pass rusher, where he finds ways to apply steady pressure. He does well to convert speed to power and use his length to compromise the width of the pocket, get even with the quarterback, flatten, and disengage with good angles.

While he has excellent first-step quickness, he isn’t extremely bendy to consistently corner the outside hip of the offensive tackle and relies on his ability to reduce rush angles. He has plenty of room to expand his pass rush repertoire but it’s easy to appreciate his awareness of his strengths on how he taps into them. As a run defender, Enagbare has plenty of room for improvement where his processing skills are below average. He doesn’t ID blocks quickly and is frequently out of his gap due to tardy responses, high pads, and peeking into the backfield. Enagbare has plenty of experience as a base end in even fronts but also as an outside linebacker in odd fronts operating from a three or two-point stance.

Enagbare is still a work in progress but his foundation of traits and ascension throughout college makes him appealing. He is likely a rotational player as a designated pass rusher that can attack the pocket from a variety of alignments in year one but has the makeup of a starter by year two or three. The key for his development is further growth with hand usage and run defense.

Ideal Role: Hybrid Edge

Scheme Fit: EDGE player in a defense that is multiple with its fronts

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Joe Marino

Games watched: Tennessee (2020), Florida (2020), Kentucky (2021), Georgia (2021), Tennessee (2021), Clemson (2021)

Best Game Studied: Tennessee (2020)

Worst Game Studied: Clemson (2021)

First Step Explosiveness: Enagbare has excellent first-step quickness which accentuates his linear explosiveness. He’s clean when releasing from a two- and three-point stance with no wasted movement or false steps. He can do more to vary his stride length to set up his rush, but he checks the box in terms of get-off.

Flexibility: Enagbare is loose enough to run the arc and corner, but labeling him overly bendy is too aggressive. He does a good job of reducing his upper half to work around the edges of blocks when the angle is softened. Around the near hip, he does well to flatten, lean into the rush angle, and finish with efficient footwork and a strong understanding of rush angles. He has good ankle flexion.

Hand Counters: Enagbare is excellent at converting speed to power to set up his rush plan. Combining that with his efficiency winning around the near hip with a blend of inside moves makes him a really effective pass rusher. He competes to work counters and clear contact but still has room to grow with timing, placement, and variety.

Length: See Above.

Hand Power: See Above.

Run Defending: Enagbare is inconsistent maintaining his run fits, especially when playing 5-technique. There are so many positive reps where he plays with leveraged hips, extension, and fights for his gap, but some lapses in block recognition and processing find him rooted out of gaps. He has to be careful to not get caught peeking into the backfield, which forces him to lose leverage and enables blockers to take control of reps.

Effort (Motor): See Above.

Football IQ: Engabare has room for improvement when it comes to processing and play recognition skills. There are too many instances of him failing to read blocks in the run game and he concedes his gap because he gets reached. There are times when he is peeking in the backfield and loses track of his positioning on the field.

Lateral Mobility: Enagbare’s athleticism is more impressive in linear situations. While he isn’t deficient when it comes to lateral mobility, he isn’t springy when changing directions. He isn’t an ideal option to be used in space with frequency.

Versatility: Enagabare has experience as an even front defensive end and 3-4 outside linebacker. In 2021, it felt like he was primarily in a two-point stance as a rush linebacker. He is a more effective pass rusher than run defender, although he isn’t lacking the physical traits to be a good run defender, he just has to process it better.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 72.50/100 (Fourth Round Valuation)

Crabbs Grade: 71.50/100

Marino Grade: 72.00/100

Harris Grade: 72.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 72.00/100

Weissman Grade: 74.50/100

Parson Grade: 73.00/100

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 58.37 (Roster depth)

Strengths:

Intimidating, chiseled frame and impressive burst and closing speed to the football.

Weaknesses:

Missed tackles galore on film and not someone who can flip his hips and cover.

Accolades:

2021: Career-high 65 tackles (second among team's DBs)
50 straight starts to close career

Carpenter's mother is a retired Army officer who served multiple tours of duty, so Carpenter often finds a member of the military in the stands before Tech's games to shake their hand and thank them for their service. The three-star recruit from Long County High School in Georgia began his career playing in six games as a reserve in 2017 (two tackles) and then ascended to a starring role as a sophomore, tying for the team lead with two interceptions and starting all 13 games (55 tackles, 1.5 for loss, five pass breakups). Carpenter started 10 of 11 games played in 2019 (62 tackles, two for loss, one interception, four pass breakups) and nine of 10 appearances in 2020 (39 tackles, two for loss, one interception, five pass breakups). He started nine of 12 games played in 2021, posting a career-high 65 tackles and breaking up three passes. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 5
Overview
The four-year starting safety is making the move to linebacker, where his size, speed and aggressive demeanor should help him fit more cleanly than at safety. Carpenter is a natural in run support with clear eyes and a physical approach in the box. Taking on blockers in a faster-paced game could cause bumps in the road early on. He has good pursuit range, average body control and the potential to guard tight ends. Carpenter was an excellent pro-day tester, so the traits and special teams talent could buy him an early opportunity on a roster as he learns the linebacker position.
Strengths
Four seasons as a starter.
Tough enough for position switch to linebacker.
Possesses sideline-to-sideline range.
Gets downhill quickly to cut off runner's angles.
Cover background to match against tight ends.
Runs all the way through pass-catchers with good force.
Face-up tackler who lands pads on pads before wrapping.
Should step into an immediate special-teams role.
Weaknesses
Requires additional time for schooling at linebacker.
Long legs preclude efficient change of direction in space.
Needs to learn how to attack blockers near the line.
Eyes get caught lingering against play-action.
Sticky hips make transitioning in coverage a chore.
Slashing runners leave him lunging as open-field tackler.

Tariq Carpenter came to Georgia Tech after starring in football, track, and basketball. He has nine siblings and his mother played college basketball while his uncle played college football at Missouri. Carpenter is an oversized safety that the Yellow Jackets featured in deep alignments, the slot, and in the box. At the next level, a transition to weakside linebacker or serving as a hybrid defender is likely necessary. He has the frame needed to play on the second level and features outstanding length. He is a physical defender that is a sound tackler. When it comes to concerns outside of the likely need to embrace a position change, Carpenter is a fairly tight athlete that lacks lateral movement skills. He’s a modest processor that as a safety, could not be trusted in deeper alignments while featuring matchup restrictions in man coverage. Carpenter’s best chance to prove himself is on special teams and by providing value in subpackages on defense.

Ideal Role: Developmental safety/linebacker hybrid and special teams

Scheme Fit: Any

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Joe Marino

Games watched: Duke (2021), Clemson (2021), Georgia (2021)

Best Game Studied: Duke (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Georgia (2021)

Football IQ: Carpenter is a sufficient processor that generally keeps things in front of him. He is assertive when playing closer to the line of scrimmage and playing downhill. His coverage instincts leave something to be desired in terms of anticipatory skills.

Tackling: Carpenter is a big, physical tackler that can trigger from deep alignments and make tackles. He has good hitting power and contact balance. He tackles more like a linebacker than a safety.

Versatility: To his credit, Carpenter played in deep alignments, in the slot, and in the box with regularity. That said, I do not expect the same to be true for Carpenter in the NFL as he’s an oversized safety that will need to embrace a full-time role at linebacker.

Range: As a safety, Carpenter isn’t a candidate for playing in deep zones or as a one-high defender. He doesn’t have the speed, quickness, or fluidity to cover ground in deep alignments. As a linebacker, he has sufficient range.

Ball Skills: Carpenter had modest ball production in college and didn’t get his hands on many footballs in the air. His lack of anticipatory skills and athleticism takes away from his opportunities to disrupt at the catch point. He does have a background at wide receiver and as a kick returner in high school.

Run Defending: Carpenter thrives as a plus-one defender in the box as a safety to defend the run. That said, he’ll need to prove his ability to play full-time on the second level in the NFL should he be tasked with a position change. He has the size and length to take on blocks and play the run.

Functional Athleticism: Carpenter doesn’t have ideal athleticism for a safety but can get by at linebacker. He doesn’t showcase above average twitch or agility and his most explosive moments come in a straight line. There will be matchup restrictions in man coverage.

Competitive Toughness: Carpenter is a physical and competitive player that executes with a hot motor. He battles to be around the football and is never passive when it comes to contact or taking on blocks.

Flexibility: Carpenter lacks fluidity. His hips are tight and he’s a linear athlete. He has some short-area burst and can close from deep alignments, but I am concerned about him in coverage down the field.

Special Teams Ability: Carpenter projects well to a special teams role in the NFL. He has good size, functional strength, and length with the temperament needed to be featured covering kicks and punts. His ability to transition to linebacker and prove himself on special teams will be critical to his ability to stick in the NFL.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 69.25/100 (Sixth Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 71.50/100

Marino Grade: 67.00/100

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Rating: 58.71 (Roster depth)

Strengths:

Experienced defensive lineman. Times up snap to ensure quality get-off. Good strength to knock opposing blockers back.

Weaknesses:

Best production came in 2019 when he was lighter. Hasn't generated much pressure the past few seasons.

Accolades:

Three-year starter
2019: Career-high three sacks and 3.5 TFL

Ford grew up in Fort Lauderdale and signed with Miami as a three-star recruit in the 2017 class. He played in seven games as a reserve as a true freshman and earned more playing time in 2018, recording eight tackles, two for loss, in 10 games. Ford started all 13 games in 2019 with 18 stops, 3.5 for loss with three sacks, and a forced fumble. He started eight of 10 games played in both 2020 (19 tackles, 1.5 for loss) and 2021 (14 tackles) for the Hurricanes. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Priority free agent
Overview
Nose tackle with broad frame and intriguing snap quickness, but an alarming lack of impact on the game relative to his traits. Ford gets into the neutral zone with good knock-back power, but he's more likely to generate penetration than to actually make a play. He hasn't shown that he can read and react at the point of attack, but could get an opportunity to prove himself in a camp. He flashed rush disruption in 2019 and might be better off playing at a lighter weight to give himself the best chance to succeed in that area.
Strengths
Three-year starter.
Wide, thick-boned frame.
Times up snap and comes out quickly.
Knock-back power to move line of scrimmage.
Penetrates into the backfield once he hits an edge.
Foot fakes set up opposite gap attack.
2019 tape flashes pass-rush potential at lighter weight.
Weaknesses
Poor overall production.
Additional weight has slowed lateral quickness.
Take-on technique gets him in trouble.
Charges upfield without reading play design.
Struggles to punch, separate and shed the block.
Struggled versus Appalachian State offensive line.
Ends up on the ground too much.
Unable to generate rush pressure over the last two years.

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Rating: 84.88 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Donovan Smith

Strengths:

Young, athletic, battler with encouraging recovery ability and weaknesses that can be easily ironed out of his game. Balanced, powerful punches and doesn't automatically lose if he doesn't get first contact. Has some nastiness to his game. Above-average anchor, though it takes him a second to sit into it. Wasn't perfect vs. Ojabo and Hutchinson but had some impressive wins. Actively resets his hands during the rep so he's not put in a bad position. Methodical power in the run game, and his above-average athleticism shows there. Lower half is loose and, if he can learn to keep his feet moving as rapidly as his hands, he'd have elite recovery skill. The tenacity and overall athleticism are already there.

Weaknesses:

Has a tendency to open the gate a touch early which shallows the arc he creates to the QB. Some ugly losses on film. Recovery skill is great but does lose more often than what's considered normal for a top prospect.

Accolades:

Two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention
32 career starts at LT over three seasons

Penn State signed Walker from North Point High School in Maryland (where he was coached by former Florida and NFL OT Phil Trautwein) as a four-star recruit. He also had 11 sacks on defense as a senior but played as a reserve offensive lineman in four games before taking a redshirt in 2018. Walker stepped in to start all 13 games at left tackle the following year and then garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference honors the following two seasons playing on the blindside (nine starts in 2020, 10 in 2021, missing the end of the '21 season due to injury). -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 3
NFL Comparison
Dion Dawkins
Overview
Walker possesses enticing power and measurables but has issues that could be challenging to correct if he stays at tackle. Ohio State defenders were able to burn up his outside edge, which creates concern about his pass pro range, but it can be hard to beat his anchor with pure power. He has issues playing beyond his base, creating chronic over-extension that will be exploited by skilled NFL rush talent. He's capable as a run blocker and should keep getting better with more hand work. Walker projects as a right tackle on the next level but might move inside to guard if his range and balance in pass sets aren't up to par.
Strengths
Displayed ability for quick and vertical sets.
Stout core withstands a bull rush.
Fires hands through defender's pads.
Extends and presses rusher past the arc.
Controlled inside power step for firmer post.
Better hand placement will bolster drive blocking.
Power to shove and clear debris from the lane.
Able to hold his ground in base blocks versus power.
Adequate adjustments in space.
Weaknesses
Might not have enough range to play left tackle.
Base can get too wide in pass sets.
Weight sits on his outside foot in pass slides.
Reaches and leans rather than maintaining flat-back posture.
Opens door wide for a variety of inside counters.
Lacks twitch fitting into run block.
Hands need to be faster and more accurate.
Needs to improve positioning after contact.

Penn State’s offensive tackle Rasheed Walker is an experienced offensive lineman who has been a staple on the Nittany Lions’ blindside for the last three seasons. Walker came to Penn State as a highly-rated recruit and has certainly lived up to the billing. He is a wide-bodied offensive tackle who offers excellent length and athleticism.

As a pass blocker, Walker shows very good foot quickness to get depth in his pass sets and mirror edge defenders. He can change direction quickly and redirect to stunts and inside counters. Walker displays excellent anchor and is very good with his hands, showing very good hand strength and punch timing. There are times Walker oversets and leaves room inside for counters and Walker will lose balance at times playing too far over his feet. In the run game, Walker is much more of a wall-off-and-seal blocker than a road grader.

He doesn’t have top-end power at the point of attack and can get inverted by stronger and more physical defenders. He uses his wide body to cover up at the point and is athletic enough to reach the second level consistently, although he can improve his awareness in locating defenders at the second level. Overall, Walker is a solid offensive line prospect who offers length, athleticism, and fundamentals to develop into a starter at the next level.

Ideal Role: Developmental left tackle or starting right tackle,

Scheme Fit: Zone scheme with spread principles

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Brentley Weissman

Games watched: Indiana (2021), Iowa (2021), Wisconsin (2021), Ohio State (2020)

Best Game Studied: Iowa (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Wisconsin (2021)

Balance: Walker displays good balance overall and is in control in both phases of the game. In the run game, Walker is able to square defenders up and sustain blocks with good hand positioning and leverage. In the pass game, there are instances where he overextends, thus resulting in him falling forward and losing his ability to stay attached through the rep.

Pass Sets: Walker has good lateral ability and foot quickness to get depth on his pass sets. He is quick out of his stance and is nimble on his feet to mirror and redirect. There are times where he overextends and leaves the inside vulnerable, which leads to sacks.

Competitive Toughness: This is an area in which I wish I saw a bit more from Walker. I think he plays hard and I don’t question him from a football character standpoint, I just wish he played with a little more nasty to him. I’d like to see him play with a more physical mindset and look to embarrass his opponent and impose his will against defenders.

Lateral Mobility: Walker is a smooth and nimble athlete who moves very well laterally. He is able to mirror in pass protection, showing very good foot coordination. He moves well to the second level and gets upfield in a hurry on sweeps and outside zone runs.

Length: See Above.

Football IQ: An experienced player who has been a three-year starter in the Big Ten, Walker demonstrates excellent football IQ. He understands how to handle hand counters and secondary rush moves and his timing and placement with his hands are excellent. He takes good angles to the second level and has excellent timing peeling off of double teams to handle stunts and games.

Hand Technique: See Above.

Anchor Ability: See Above.

Power at the POA: For a big man with length and mass in his lower half, you wish you saw more power at the point of attack, especially in the run game. Walker is more of a wall off/cover player at the point of attack in the run game. He rarely generates true knock back movement unless he is working a down block on a double team.

Versatility: Walker has started three straight years at left tackle for the Nittany Lions. Given his wide body and ability to play with good leverage, I could see him being a successful interior player but he has yet to show that over his three-year college career.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 73.40/100 (Fourth Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 72.50/100

Marino Grade: 73.00/100

Harris Grade: 71.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 72.50/100

Weissman Grade: 78.00/100

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Draft Scouting Report:

Strengths:

Natural athlete with some nuance to his route running. Soft hands. Versatile player who can used at or around the line of scrimmage. Three years of solid production.

Weaknesses:

Thin frame with average top end speed. Has to be more physical through his routes. Limited range to make catches.

Accolades:

2021: Honorable mention All-Big Ten
2021: Set single-season program record with five 100-yard receiving games, posted second-highest yards-per-catch average in program history (19.5) among players with at least 40 catches in a season and T-sixth on program's on single-season receiving yardage list with 898.

Samori Toure (pronounced sa-MOR-ee TOO-ray) grew up in Portland, Oregon, and set school receiving records at Westview High School before signing with Montana. He impacted the team's offense as a redshirt freshman in 2017 (31-553-17.8, five TDs receiving; 21-379-18.0 kickoff returns), playing in 11 games as a reserve. Toure started 10 of 11 games played the following year (37-440-11.9, two TDs). His game went to another level as a junior, allowing him to garner third-team Associated Press All-American, Big Sky Conference Receiver of the Year and first-team all-league honors in 2019. He set school records with 87 receptions and 1,495 yards (17.2 per) while scoring 13 times in 14 starts. Toure broke an FCS playoff record with 303 receiving yards against Southeast Louisiana. The school did not play in the fall of 2020 due to COVID-19, so Toure decided to transfer to Nebraska. He led the Huskers with 898 receiving yards (46 receptions, 19.5 per) and five touchdowns in 2021, starting nine of 12 games played and scoring one rushing touchdown (8-63-7.9). -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 6-Priority free agent
Overview
Inside/outside target with his most productive seasons coming at Montana in 2019 and Nebraska in 2021. Toure has average NFL size and speed and below-average route-running technique, but coverage tends to struggle to stay in step with him on over routes and posts. He struggles with physical coverage and contested catch opportunities. Toure might have a shot to find a back-end roster spot in an offense looking for slot speed with a scheme allowing him to catch on the move both intermediate and deep.
Strengths
Tested like an NFL receiver at pro day.
Posted five 100-yard games in his only season on FBS level.
Foot quickness for improved release success into routes.
Sharp cuts cause problems for tight man coverage underneath.
Hits accelerator at the route stem.
Creates catch separation despite average route salesmanship.
Maintains his long speed when turning to track the football.
Weaknesses
Hands will need to become more active in clearing press.
Physical cornerbacks really stall his route progress.
Sloppy getting in and out of route breaks.
Better speed variance needed with routes on the next level.
Slightly below-average hands as pass-catcher.
His run-after-catch is nothing special.

Nebraska’s Samori Toure is a productive receiver who looks to make the climb from FCS to FBS to the NFL. Toure is a graduate transfer who played one year at Nebraska after enjoying an outstanding career with the University of Montana. Toure put up video-game-like numbers with the Grizzlies totaling 155 receptions for 2,488 yards and 20 touchdowns in three seasons. A highlight of Toure’s career with Montana is when he broke Randy Moss’s single-game receiving record in an FCS playoff game when he put up 303 yards against Southern Louisiana. Toure is a long and lean receiver who possesses excellent length.

He primarily aligns in the slot, where he is allowed free releases and a lot of room to operate. Toure is a good athlete overall who possesses fluid hips and good foot control. He runs a full route tree, showing an ability to sink his hips and get in and out of breaks very smoothly—impressive for a man his size. He is best working down the field on deep routes where he can open his stride, create separation, and track the ball. Toure is a build-to-speed runner who lacks an explosive gear or burst. He has excellent body control, hands, and ball skills, but his slender frame doesn’t allow for much physicality at the catch point. Toure is good after the catch with agility to make defenders miss but is not a physical runner with the ball in his hands. Overall, Toure is a technically advanced receiver who has good size, ball skills, and enough vertical speed, but his lack of twitch and physicality hinders his ability to consistently win against NFL defenders.

Ideal Role: Versatile receiver who is best as a “Big Slot” but can be moved across the formation to hit favorable matchups.

Scheme Fit: Spread System or heavy 11-10 based personnel

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Brentley Weissman

Games watched: SE Louisiana (2019), Michigan (2021), Illinois (2021), Ohio State (2021)

Best Game Studied: Ohio State (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Michigan (2021)

Route Running: See Above.

Hands: See Above.

Separation: Vertically, Toure shows an ability to get behind defenses with his deceptive long speed. While he certainly isn’t an explosive athlete with back-breaking speed, he does show good build-up speed with his long stride down the field. He lacks short-area quickness and suddenness when working horizontally or working back toward the football. He is best down the field rather than in the short areas of the football field.

Release Package: Toure is moved all over the line of scrimmage in order to create favorable matchups. He primarily aligns in the slot where he is granted with free releases, so you don’t see a wide variety of moves from a release standpoint. That being said, there are times where he shows a nice stutter off the line as well as hand swipes and swim moves to get free and by the corner.

Run After the Catch: Toure is just an above average player after the catch. He isn’t an explosive mover and doesn’t make explosive cuts with the ball in his hands to make defenders miss. More slippery than sudden, Toure does do a good job to evade and elude defenders with good vision and spin moves. Not the most physical player with the ball in his hands, Toure isn’t a candidate to break many tackles.

Ball Skills: Toure has excellent ball skills. He has a large catch radius and can make himself open for his quarterback at all three levels of the field. He shows an ability to track the deep ball with ease and has very good body control to play the ball in the air. Very good awareness and control when working the sideline and making those toe-tap catches.

Football I.Q: A smart and savvy football player, Toure has very good football instincts. He shows good ability to work and understand leverage when working down his stem to uncover. He flashes very good awareness when facing zone coverage and knows when to sit down and make himself open for his quarterback. A natural technician who takes pride in his craft.

Versatility: See Above.

Competitive Toughness: Toure is a warrior on the football field who leaves it all out there every play. He never gives up early on the play and that’s whether the ball comes to him out not. He is a willing blocker, runs hard with the ball in his hands, and never quits on routes.

Big Play Ability: Toure was a big-play machine in his collegiate career. A highly-productive deep threat who routinely got behind the defenses, his ability to win down the field is highly impressive. He may lack explosiveness, quickness and vertical speed but he has excellent ball skills, hands, and length.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 71.50/100 (Fifth Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 70.50/100

Harris Grade: 72.00/100

Weissman Grade: 72.00/100