Athletes like Florida's Gevon Dexter Sr. typically aren't found playing nose tackle. Upon taking over the center spot in 2020, Stromberg started 33 games as the snapper against college football's best competition. The 2022 NFL Draft wrapped up day two on Friday with the second and third rounds officially in the books. Hendon Hooker deserves ample credit for A) not being content with his four years at Virginia Tech and B) helping the Tennessee Volunteers program reach national relevance again. Thirty-one aspiring professionals heard their names called during the opening frame. DJ Turner II and Battle join them this year. "I think my versatility is a great selling point in the NFL," the first-team All-American told reporters at the combine. His feisty, competitive style, big-play knack and nice quickness should have taken him off the board a few rounds ago. The Cleveland Browns drafted Gonzalez in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft. However, he corners about as well as a 1986 Cutlass Supreme. Injuries and fumbles limit Evans' appeal significantly, but if you only watched his highlight plays, you might be convinced that Evans should have gone three rounds earlier. As a true freshman, Harrison flashed signs of future dominance. It might be too soon to say yes, but Carlson has the big-kick experience to push the veteran for a job. 94 Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford Round 4: No. "I feel like I'm a good blocker, but I can turn into a great blocker. 207 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. Strengths: Smooth, physical target with strong hands to pluck the ball out of the air, regularly bodies off defenders, runs through tacklers, Weaknesses: Marginal in-line blocker, average speed/burst for the position. After the wild weekend in Kansas City, resident Power Ranker Dan Hanzus reassesses the league hierarchy, 1-32. According to Pro Football Focus, Downs led all receivers with 173 receptions and 2,107 yards when working out of the slot over the last two seasons. FCS underclassmen don't often make the leap to the NFL draft, but that's exactly what South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft did. Turner could ask to learn from and play alongside his new teammate Aaron Donald. With Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon already in tow, Stevenson can step in as the team's third cornerback and provide the depth needed in a secondary. He's a throwback, an old-school kind of guy, somebody who truly, truly loves the game.". He was overlooked at New Mexico but has some anticipation skills, and he might possess the versatility to make the roster. It's often said that a team can't have too many pass-rushers, and the Seahawks are testing that theory. The Atlanta Falcons' offensive line is now complete. He's not yet a complete back, but McBride absolutely could be a late-round hit in a complementary role. . During Day 1 of the draft, the team drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs far sooner than expected with the 12th overall pick and took linebacker Jack Campbell at 18th overall. He also showed the competitiveness to go up and get the football even as a smaller target (5'11", 187 lbs) with a surprisingly poor vertical (33.5 inches). Roberto Aguayo went 59th overall in 2018 says a lot about where the team stood on special teams and how it views Moody. Denver struck gold with Justin Simmons years ago on Day 3 of the draft, and it has selected a similarly built talent here in Skinner. Second, he already turned 25. I want to do the same thing and just be better. Besides, Kraft is an excellent value at this juncture. Irrelevant. A multi-positional blocker and receiving talent who lacks great size and athleticism, Willis lands in the perfect spot to make it. Evaluated as an interior prospect, particularly as a 1-technique based on South Carolina listing him at 6'4" and 305 pounds, Pickens showed up at the NFL Scouting Combine and weighed 291 pounds. At the time of his selection, DeAndre Hopkins is still a member of the Arizona Cardinals. Baringer was clearly the best punter prospect this year and is experienced in poor weather. More is definitely expected from the latter two. Otherwise, the rest of Ojulari's skill set is up to snuff. According to Sports Info Solutions (h/t The Athletic's Nate Tice), the first-team All-American posted the third-best success rate on early downs and best overall first-down rush rate. Jake Ferguson can still be a contributor, but the Michigan product brings a superior athletic profile, even when compared to Schultz when he entered the league. He's one of only eight Spartans to break the barrier, and his 59 receptions to do so are the fewest among those who did. "Latu is a middle-round type whose skill set doesn't reflect his projection," B/R scout Derrik Klassen said. When asked why he chose to throw at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, the two-year standout at Kentucky told reporters: "Because I got a cannon. Similar in some ways to Christopher Smith, who was drafted in the fifth round, Hill makes up for his lack of size with good running ability and an aggressive style that could parlay into a special-teams role. Reed provides another vertical option. Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. The Los Angeles Rams desperately needed help on the edge after releasing Leonard Floyd. The Orange scheme hid this to some degree because of a 934-to-657 run-to-pass ratio over the last two seasons. Interestingly, Smith spent last spring working as the Gamecocks' nickel before bumping back out to outside corner. Even so, he may find a home covering the slot in the NFL because of his quick feet and his ability to stick with receivers from the onset of their routes. Plus, the Titans rely heavily on a play-action passing attack that asks their quarterback to drive the ball down the field. Hyatt was often viewed as an early-round option in this year's class, but he fell into the third round because of those previously stated questions about his skill set. "I had never played it all," Tippmann said, per Mike Lucas of the Badgers' official site. Palmer can fly, hitting a different gear when he's given a clean runway. He displays excellent first-step quickness, the bend to shorten the edge and the class' most varied pass-rushing repertoire. Strengths: Physical in taking on blocks and maintaining responsibilities, athletic upfield burst and jolt in hands as pass-rusher, consistent motor, Weaknesses: Unrefined pass-rusher, little stiff in the hips when asked to bend, can be slow with key reads. Jawaan Taylor signed in free agency to man the blind side, so Morris should compete with Lucas Niang to start at right tackle. This is the gamble-on-traits portion of the draft, and Hawkins oozes them at nearly 6-foot-2 with good foot speed and 32-inch arms. Duncan had some early-round buzz at one point but appeared to fizzle in that regard the longer the process went on. Even so, he still isn't considered an elite athlete at the position. The Oklahoma offensive tackle, who's named after the Boyz II Men vocalist, knows how to make his own music on the football field, but he's a little metal in his approach. I went into the 2022 season with a lot of goals. While older, he's also a 6'5" target with 4.63-second 40-yard-dash speed. He reminded me of Benny Snell a bit, rumbling through tackle attempts and wearing down opponents. He'll be an immediate contributor as both a receiver and a manageable blocker. 312 (26): Tristan Nichols, DE, Nevada, 6-3, 258, 4.90 PD, 7-HPFA 313 (29): Cameron Goode, OLB, California, 6-3, 232, 4.63 PD, 7-HPFA . However, the Lions can move off his contract after this season and save over $26.7 million against the cap if the organization wants to go in another direction. His transition to the Steelers' system should be seamless. Downs adds extra value as a punt returner. To be clear, the incoming prospect's production doesn't make him the same caliber of prospect as those mentioned, especially since Clark and Kittle developed into elite NFL tight ends. With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, Chad Reuter ranks the best undrafted rookie free agents by position. Strengths: Fluid and versatile athlete, doesn't look out of place in man coverage, quickly closes ground to ball-carrier, physical when playing downhill, Weaknesses: Overwhelmed once engaged by blockers, not as adept in zone coverage, more athlete than polished pass-rusher. Interestingly, he worked out with the cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine. Hallett ran a quality 3-cone drill time (6.84 seconds) at his pro day and has extensive slot experience. Brown also improved both his vertical and broad jumps at his pro day versus the combine. Kansas State's Julius Brents already has these physical traits. We felt like we could match up with anybody. If a team utilizes me to drop in the zone, I can do that as well and also be back at safety, call the defense and be the quarterback of the defense.". That makes prospects like Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson more valuable thanks to his size (6'0", 209 lbs), length (32 5/8-inch arms) and man-coverage skills. Track speed doesn't always translate to the football field, though, particularly at running back where abrupt stop-starts and speed changes are vital to success. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The order in which they came off the board turned into a fascinating practice, with teams clearly higher on certain players than others. Tristan Nichols' path to the NFL is in the homestretch. As long as Tucker gets a clean release, he can take the top off a defense, which should help open up Josh McDaniels' offense. Strengths: Hybrid defender, top-notch recognition and trigger, plays good angles, smooth backpedal, Weaknesses: Lacks top gear, poor timing at catchpoint, marginal ball skills. The 6'5", 318-pound lineman clearly excels as a run-blocker, but he possibly lacks the movement skills to remain on an island as a blindside protector. The third round is the perfect time to take a chance on a legitimate first-round talent who had teams scared off because of his medical evaluations, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The team already traded for Shaq Mason this offseason. Pickens entered the Gamecocks' program as a 5-star recruit, the nation's best defensive tackle and the top prospect from South Carolina in the 2019 class. Jones was a college corner who could be tried at safety at the next level. ArtsInStark Logo. The Los Angeles Rams closed out the 2023 NFL Draft by using the No. White fits the profile of what the New England Patriots like for their defensive line. A height-weight-speed prospect with monster kick-return production, Bolden has played all over the secondary and could be a matchup coverage piece if he can learn to be more disciplined in his approach. As a result, the organization signed Jamaal Williams in free agency. According to Pro Football Focus, Turner graded higher than any other corner in press coverage over the last two seasons. To start the season the way we did, and for me to start the season the way I did, I felt like I was on track to hit all of my goals. John Daigle doles out his 2023 NFL Draft Grades for every NFC team. His upside is questionable, but he has some interesting traits. Dexter has the chance to immediately become the spearhead of the defense at 1-technique. He tested poorly in both the short shuttle (4.41-seconds) and three-cone drill (7.09 seconds) at the combine. Football almost wasn't in Keion White's future. Battle's teammate, Brian Branch, became the headliner of this position group because of his versatility. Hall gives them an updated version of Chris Clemons/Cliff Avril. Another player I have not yet watched college tape on, Bell reportedly had a solid pro-day performance but will need to overcome a lack of length. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dexter pieced together an exceptional workout with a 4.88-second 40-yard dash, 31-inch vertical and 9'2" broad jump. Strengths: Outstanding ball skills, bigger target with vertical ability, creates after the catch, adds to run game as outside blocker, Weaknesses: One year of top-notch production, limited route tree, coming off season-ending injury. Strengths: Tough and physical player who gets after it as a blocker and ball-carrier, has speed and verticality to become a bigger receiving threat, Weaknesses: Untested and unpolished route-runner, not the most fluid when working in space. His group needs numerous pass-rushers. He's now added Tillman. His frenetic rush style and pursuit ability will make him a tough cut come August. There are inefficiencies he can clean up with NFL coaching (stance, route breaks, etc.