17. Everyrime hes in it looks like hes got parkinsons like shakes but he still dominates every single segment. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA Top needs entering the draft: QB, WR, DE, CB, OT. 18. This team made a surprise playoff run in 2022, and after it snagged two rookie starters in Round 1, it is primed to compete again in the NFC. 12, but the reached for running back Jahmyr Gibbs there. 50. 3. As part of the trade with the Jets for Rodgers, Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst received pick Nos. Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan Geno Smith went out and threw 30 touchdown passes, earning himself a big new contract. Calijah Kancey, Pitt He had 12 quarterback pressures in his final three games for the back-to-back national champs. 7. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 22. This is a bit of a mixed bag overall, but the top two picks were excellent value. Running back Roschon Johnson (115) played behind Bijan Robinson at Texas, but Johnson probably would have started at most other FBS schools. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, Top needs entering the draft: DE, DT, S, RB, G. General manager Howie Roseman has had an outstanding run in Philly, and he crushed Round 1. 47. 10. Steve Avila, G, TCU 68. The NFL draft's first round starts April 28, with Rounds 2-3 the following day and the final four rounds wrapping up the event on April 30. I'm a fan. Isaiah McGuire (126) can be a rotational pass-rusher as a rookie. Eric Gray, Oklahoma Kiper is unable to attend because he has not received the COVID-19 vaccine. C.J. I have Young No. Top needs entering the draft: G, TE, RB, ILB, OLB. Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota In fact, that was right around the cutoff point for where most NFL execs and scouts had their first-round grades. Noah Taylor, North Carolina I wrote in September that I wanted to see his sack production rise before moving him up, and while he didn't have elite numbers, he did improve. Christian Sims, Bowling Green, 1. 104. Justin Shorter, Florida Of Saturday's picks, I like defensive backs Carrington Valentine (232) and Anthony Johnson Jr. (242) the most. ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. changes his mind in more ways than one regarding the Buffalo Bills in his final mock ahead of the 2023 NFL draft. 9. Jeffery Johnson, Oklahoma, 1. Trenton Simpson (86) could be a steal; I had him ranked No. Ahofitu Maka, UTSA 53. He forced 25 missed tackles last season, the third most in the country for a wideout. Jordan Mims, Fresno State 23. 23, they opted for a prospect who can make an immediate impact. Anthony Cook, Texas, Avery Young, Rutgers But this year, it will not be the case. Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa Anderson's sack numbers were down (10) from his historic 2021 season (17.5), and he ranked sixth in the country with 19.5 tackles for loss after being No. Fantasy women's basketball: Why to focus on guards early in your draft, Miami Heat celebrate Florida Panthers while trolling Boston Bruins and Milwaukee Bucks, LIVE Transfer Talk: Manchester United see Lautaro Martinez as a striker option, McShay names every NFL team's best draft pick: 32 perfect selections from Rounds 1-7, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, concussions caused him to miss five games. Ameer Speed, Michigan State 146. 5. Isaiah Land, Florida A&M He has great hands and can break tackles after the catch. 15. 8. 8. Tre Tucker, Cincinnati He is ready to play right now. As I wrote Thursday, putting Carter next to Jordan Davis again makes total sense. 10. Zach Harrison, Ohio State Collin Duncan, Mississippi State As part of his plea, his attorney told ESPN the state is forever barred from bringing additional charges. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (187) is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. 2. Plus, he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine, so once he breaks a tackle, he's tough to chase down. 28. Parker Washington, Penn State 17. Keidron Smith, Kentucky 8 to Atlanta. Justin Marshall, Buffalo Jayden Reed, Michigan State Kiper said that Accorsi told him that there was a market for draft information and suggested that Kiper convert his analysis into a business. 35. 39. 12. 2. 2. Jake Bobo, UCLA Jeremy Banks, Tennessee A.T. Perry (195), a 6-foot-3 wideout, had 26 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Overall, if Murphy develops into an every-down player, we could be looking at an A class in a few years. Porter is 6-foot-2 with long arms, and he can flip his hips in coverage. 80. Jordan McFadden, Clemson 18, the Lions did what great teams don't do, and that's reach for a need. With the pick they got from the Rams at No. Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State Kiper has appeared on ESPNs draft coverage since 1984. And yet, the arm strength and the dual-threat ability are so intriguing that a team near the end of Round 1 absolutely could take him and let him develop. A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest 10. Charlie Jones, WR, Purdue 16. Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina That's right: There are 31 first-round picks, but there never are 31 prospects who have first-round grades on teams' boards. 63. 24. Griffin Hebert, Louisiana Tech 4. 2. 83. Ikenna Enechukwu, Rice The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz breaks down the Golden State stars legendary performance to close out the Kings. Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M Austin Stidham, Troy Zack Kuntz, Old Dominion Signing Lamar Jackson to a long-term deal, of course. Wideout Puka Nacua (177), tight end Davis Allen (175) and edge rusher Ochaun Mathis (189) were all reaches on my board, and L.A. ended up taking my sixth-ranked punter Ethan Evans (223). 54. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado He also has a lot of experience; he started eight games as a true freshman in 2019. The downside of landing Levis, as I mentioned Friday, is that it involved a significant trade up. 21. He is another rising prospect from the combine -- he ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and had a 41.5-inch vertical. XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. Kiper will be doing the NFL Draft from home, where he works out of his home office with his longtime wife, Kim Kiper. Can street race king Perez challenge Verstappen for the title? Derick Hall, OLB, Auburn Jaren Hall, BYU 29. Instead, he will broadcast live from his home studio in Maryland. Check out the highlights that make Anthony Richardson one of the most exciting prospects of the 2023 NFL draft. 4. If there's a quibble here, it's that he didn't take a running back on Day 3 to try to improve the depth chart there. Levis has a rocket launcher for an arm and makes some "wow" throws. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. I ranked 150 total prospects and went much deeper for each position. Bryce Baringer, Michigan State John Ojukwu, Boise State 15. 20. 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Michael Jefferson, Louisiana Mitchell Agude, Miami John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota This roster needs a lot of work, and general manager Monti Ossenfort has his work cut out for him. 59. 20. 17. 8. He had an elite 2022 season. Running back Devon Achane (84) could be one of the steals of the draft. John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota Kearis Jackson, Georgia, David Durden, West Florida Still, New England was in a spot to get a starter, either at cornerback, offensive tackle or wide receiver. 42 and 207 plus a conditional second-rounder in 2024 (that likely will be a first-rounder). He is powerful between the tackles. 5. Todd Centeio, James Madison 23. He also showed up at his pro day 9 pounds heavier than he was at the NFL combine, and he couldn't finish the position drills. 10. They need help on both sides of the ball. Murphy has a quick burst out of his stance and can close quickly off the corner. 10. 115. Tanner Morgan, Minnesota MJ Anderson, Iowa State 30. 50, Man United in pole position for top four, but can't take their eyes off Liverpool, The VAR Review: Red cards for Jota, Skipp; Richarlison penalty claim, Zags, Vols have gained spots in men's WTE Top 25, Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day, After hoopla of going No. There were better players available at both spots. Trevor Reid, Louisville 33. Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky Chicago had been connected with Darnell Wright (9) for months -- I matched this one in my two-round mock draft -- mostly because of its gaping void at right tackle. Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern Anfernee Orji, Vanderbilt DiRenzo, Rutgers Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss Cameron Latu, Alabama Banks' tape is one of the most impressive I've seen in this class in terms of man coverage. After Tremaine Edmunds left in free agency, Buffalo has a need at inside 'backer, though I'm not sure Williams is the perfect fit. He just gets open and makes plays. Kiper could not be reached for additional comment Tuesday. Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State He doesn't get handsy with receivers, so his game will translate well to the NFL. I don't know that Carter Warren (120) is a candidate to play as a rookie. Christopher Dunn, NC State I completely support everyone determining whats best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines. Richardson hasn't come close to his ceiling. 44. He explodes off the line of scrimmage. 21. They also added two interior linemen with their next two picks. 15. He just gets open, and he can do it in so many ways. We have to give Indianapolis credit for not panicking and trading up for a quarterback. As for whom the Cardinals drafted on Friday and Saturday? Kyle Patterson, Air Force 94. Antonio Moultrie, Miami 22. 13. Jadon Haselwood, Arkansas 5. Chandler Zavala, NC State 36. 28. 15. 143. Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, ESPN's dueling duo of the NFL Draft aren't working together this weekend. 20. 48. 45. 1:46 NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. will participate in ESPN's television broadcast covering the tentpole event from his home studio in Maryland and not onsite in Las Vegas because he is. DJ Ivey, Miami Plus, if Rodgers plays a bunch for the Jets, New York will owe the Packers its 2024 first-rounder. Carter has some off-field questions -- his draft status was clouded after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a fatal crash in January -- but there's no denying his talent level. I had a fourth-round grade on safety JL Skinner (183), so the Broncos got good value on Day 3. Mel Kiper Mel Kiper Jr. is known as an American football analyst on ESPN. 9. 24. Richard Gouraige, Florida 107. Meet Mel Kiper Son Mel Kiper Jr. As was previously established, Kiper Jr. is an analyst who gained notoriety for his participation in the fabled Bill Tobin outburst. You can't coach his talent and physical ability, and NFL coaches will see the tools and try to develop him. I wouldn't love it, but I'd get the logic. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now'. And I'm a fan of what they did on the first two days of the draft. Charlie Thomas, Georgia Tech 19. Mekhi Garner, LSU 136. Ethan Evans, Wingate John Michael Schmitz (57) is my top-ranked center, and he fills a huge hole. Joey Fisher, OL, Shepherd 50. Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M 5. 7. 12. 3. Kendre Miller, RB, TCU 12. You might remember Hyatt from his five touchdown catches against Alabama, and he can fly out of the slot. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF 106. Jacksonville ended up with six selections in the final two rounds, and my favorite was wideout Parker Washington (185), who has a chance to contribute early out of the slot. 120. Yasir Abdullah, Louisville The Commanders went back to the secondary in Round 2, picking my fourth-ranked safety Jartavius Martin (47), who played a lot as a nickel. I went long on the Titans' Day 2 in my Friday night "winners" column, so go there if you don't want to see me repeat myself. Shaun Shivers, Indiana Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU Top needs entering the draft: TE, RB, WR, DT, K. After another early playoff exit that saw the offense sputter late in the season, the Cowboys fired coordinator Kellen Moore and promoted Brian Schottenheimer. 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Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville As I noted in my post-combine list, he is the second-heaviest player to run a sub-4.4 40 and have a vertical jump of more than 40 inches since 2006 (Vernon Davis is the other). 7. Johnson has everything NFL teams look for in a day one starter at left tackle. I was surprised he was still available in Round 3. 22. Plus, maybe I owe general manager John Schneider an A after not giving him one last year. 31. Top needs entering the draft: QB, DE, WR, DT, ILB. Check out the best highlights that contributed to Utah TE Dalton Kincaid's college career. JL Skinner, Boise State Princeton Fant, Tennessee 73. 139. Trevor Downing, Iowa State 2. Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame 29 overall on my board -- but because he has similar size and traits as Williams. 21. Steven Jones Jr., Appalachian State Colby Wooden (116) is a tweener defensive lineman who is a little too undersized right now to play as a 3-technique as a rookie. The Vikings got just two defensive snaps from rookie safety Lewis Cine, last year's first-round pick, and they entered this draft without a second-rounder because it was dealt for tight end T.J. Hockenson last fall. 5. Juice Scruggs, C, Penn State The Seahawks went with two Michigan players I like on Day 3 -- defensive end Mike Morris (151) and center Olusegun Oluwatimi (154) -- and LSU's Anthony Bradford (108) is my fifth-ranked guard. I'm lower on edge rusher DJ Johnson (80), who I thought went about two rounds too early. And defensive end YaYa Diaby (82), who made my pre-draft favorites list, has the tools to become a steal. 97. 102. It sounds like the Bucs see him as guard, but I think he could start at right tackle in time. Michael Ayers, Ashland I moved him to No. Brad Robbins, Michigan 20. Abraham Beauplan, Marshall 16. Tyler Scott, Cincinnati I can survey the good, the bad, the reaches, the steals. Joel Wilson, Central Michigan The lingering question about this Jets class is: Are they sure they're OK at offensive tackle? Check out the best highlights that contributed to a great college career for Alabama safety Brian Branch. Alama Uluave, San Diego State, 1. This was a clear need area for the Jets. Longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr is out, and Jimmy Garoppolo is in. Broderick Jones, Georgia Chris Smith, Louisiana, Wayne Taulapapa, RB, Washington 5. I love what Ballard did on Day 3 -- and grabbing Downs in the third round -- but this class will be defined by Richardson and how the quarterback's career goes. Then he had a poor season and an even worse pre-draft process, testing terribly at the combine. Jake Moody, Michigan Nico Bolden, Kent State. Ayinde Eley, Georgia Tech 60. Cam Smith, South Carolina Anderson doesn't take plays off, is versatile and plays the run well. 108. Wright was called for eight penalties in 2021 but just two last season, so he cleaned up his game. Their D-line too often last season was blown up at the line of scrimmage, so adding an anchor like Smith will help the entire front seven. Robert Ferrel, Washington State Kayshon Boutte, LSU Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn 22. 9. Jaleel McLaughlin, Youngstown State 103. 10, they could have made the move up one spot to get Jalen Carter, like the Eagles did, and fill their biggest hole. I moved McDonald into my Big Board in February, thanks to a dominant performance at the Senior Bowl. I'm more down on the value of the Seahawks' two second-round picks, though, as I wrote Friday night. 34. Levis' stats won't blow anyone away, but he didn't have a great supporting cast of playmakers around him. 23. 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Davis Allen, Clemson He also seemed to up his game in the biggest matchups on their schedule. Andre Szmyt, Syracuse 1. Henry, Clemson Which teams actually got value with their picks? The New England Patriots entered the 2023 NFL Draft with 11 picks, and . 8. I feel good, but out of an abundance of caution Im just going to take a step back from this years draft coverage, he said in a video posted to Twitter. In a stark departure from tradition, Kiper is part of the ESPN broadcast, while . I thought the Pats reached a little bit for linebacker Marte Mapu (76), but he is a solid player, so I'm not going to ding them much. 6 to No. Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA So how did they fare? He could end up at No. Jonathan Cruz, Mississippi State Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! 2. 22. This grade might be clouded a bit by the first two selections, both of which I loved; but overall, it's tough to downgrade this class too much. 147. 37. Flowers will make plays out of the slot, but he can line up outside too. As I wrote in my mock draft 2.0, Forbes is a boom-or-bust corner. 32. Tank Dell, Houston Ronnie Thomas. 21. The problem? Zach Harrison, DE, Ohio State Grant DuBose, Charlotte That's the biggest question I try to answer. 13 tackle. And I have to say, I'm impressed by several of the prospects general manager Andrew Berry landed. The organization gave up a 2024 first-rounder and a 2025 second-rounder in the deal too, and it had just five picks in this draft. 37. Anders Carlson, Auburn 2. Jordan Riley, Oregon Colby Sorsdal, William & Mary Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida 135. 30. Check out this show of force in the SEC title game against LSU. 4. Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame If you look at the other NFC East teams, Dallas needed to beef up to stop the run. Tight end Sam LaPorta (34) is going to help as a pass-catcher as a rookie, while Brian Branch (45) is my top-ranked safety. 14. 11. 21. 3. Rashee Rice, WR, SMU Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee 3. 19. Josh Downs, North Carolina Bumper Pool, Arkansas Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin 15. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Dolphins a B, with this remark: "Miami entered this draft with just four picks, the fewest in the league, and it had already filled its biggest roster hole via the. Braeden Daniels, Utah 7. He is a thin 6-foot-1 and 166 pounds. For all three days, I will appear from my home studio in Maryland rather than onsite in Vegas as I am unvaccinated from Covid-19, Kiper tweeted. Caleb Murphy, Ferris State Hendon Hooker, Tennessee "I completely support everyone determining what's best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines,"Kiper said in thestatement. His arm is more than good enough for him to be a great NFL signal-caller. Las Vegas was originally scheduled to host 2020's edition of thedraft, but the COVID-19 pandemic altered those plans, forcing that year's draft to be held remotely. Keion White, Georgia Tech He had a stunning 130 pressures over the past two seasons, which is 45 more than the second-best defender (San Jose State's Viliami Fehoko). Blake Freeland, BYU Dalton Godfrey, South Dakota I appreciate my colleagues, particularly the production staff and my fellow commentators, for their support and flexibility. Evan Hull, Northwestern Top needs entering the draft: CB, OT, DE, OLB, TE. 52. 4. 14. Mekhi Blackmon, USC Self-care tips for irritable . Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech 13. 16. 32. Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Oregon, Kadeem Telfort, UAB I thought Nolan Smith (30) could have gone as high as No. Cory Durden, NC State 130. When it comes to the NFL Draft, no one has been doing it better or longer than Mel Kiper Jr. I'm moving Gibbs into my top 25 in these final rankings -- he has been my No. Michael Clubb/AP. Eli Huggins, Kansas State Jordan Wright, Kentucky, Mikel Jones, Syracuse 33. Read Mel Kiper Jr.s full statement below, which he tweeted out on April 18th. Now that we've been through all 259 picks, it's time for my favorite exercise of the year: grading how all 32 teams fared. 79. This is a really solid team, though its success hinges a great deal on the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, . Clark Phillips III, Utah Kobie Turner, Wake Forest Dillon Doyle, Baylor He is my No. And he should stay on the left side and be a future All-Pro. 6. Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State 29. Chuck Filiaga, Minnesota Top needs entering the draft: RB, CB, S, TE, G. I was a little surprised by the Bengals' choice to take edge rusher Myles Murphy (28) in Round 1, if only because there were solid tight ends, safeties and cornerbacks available. 76. Look, new Indy coach Shane Steichen worked magic with Jalen Hurts when he was the Eagles' offensive coordinator, but he has a long ways to go to build up Richardson's passing mechanics. Nesta Jade Silvera, Arizona State He's explosive off the line of scrimmage. I googled this and found nothing. Everything else was overshadowed by the news that the quarterback would be back. The Raiders had a rough 2022 season, the first under new coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. He joins two other anchors who wont be in attendance for ESPN, as Adam Schefter will miss the draft altogether to attend his sons college graduation in Michigan. Baalke took a few fliers late, which I always recommend. 4. 18. Mitchell Tinsley, Penn State George Tarlas, Boise State Moro Ojomo (249) is a solid depth defensive tackle late in Round 7. Reid Nickerson, Yale According to Kiper, it's due to him being unvaccinated from COVID-19, citing medical issues as to why he hasn't received the vaccine. Anthony Bradford, LSU Will Levis, Kentucky Time for one final update of my prospect rankings ahead of the 2023 NFL draft as Round 1 closes in (Thursday at 8 p.m. Matt Landers, Arkansas Harris LaChance, BYU He is a technician who can bend. And yet, I like a bunch of these picks, except for kicker Jake Moody (99) in Round 3. 22. In fact, they ended up not taking a pass-catcher until Round 6. Tyjae Spears, Tulane He ran inside and outside, caught passes and scored a bunch of touchdowns. Mark Evans II, Arkansas-Pine Bluff I thought an edge rusher made more sense. Jared Carrabis, Dallas Braden and the guys from Baseball Is Dead are joined by WWE announcer Corey Graves to talk about the Pirates, wrestling crowds and more. Gambling Problem? 10. Christian Izien, Rutgers The Georgia Tech transfer was dynamic for the Yellow Jackets in 2021, putting up 1,805 all-purpose yards. NFL fans are the most passionate in all of sports and I can't wait for another great NFL Draft. 25. They traded a fourth-round pick to move up three spots in Round 1 to grab Broderick Jones (14), who will start at one of the tackle spots. And while I thought they could use their first-rounder on Michael Mayer, Sam LaPorta or Luke Musgrave as a promising TE2 to back up Travis Kelce, they opted for raw pass-rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah (31), who had 19.5 sacks over the past two seasons. 18. 25. Aron Cruickshank, Rutgers 64. I had that one as a little bit of a reach with better corners on the board. He shrugs off quick pass-rushers and can contain rushers who try to win with power. Daniel Barker, Michigan State 95. Devon Witherspoon, Illinois Stroud also had a stellar throwing session at the combine. 15. I've been calling cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (16) this draft's "Splendid Splinter," because of his frame. As for the rest of this class? 14 overall, the Patriots were in an interesting spot in this draft. Blake Freeland, OT, BYU With Carter and Smith filling clear needs -- and the trade for running back D'Andre Swift filling another -- I really like this class. Jacob Gall, Baylor I picked tight end Will Mallory (162) as one of my combine risers in March. 3. He isn't likely to be a third-down back as a rookie, but he's a natural runner once he gets the ball. LaTrell Bumphus, Tennessee He picked off four passes in 2022; he has the hands of a receiver. Asim Richards, North Carolina They're both over 6-foot-3 and love vertical routes. I'm a big fan. I mentioned defensive end as a need, and the Lions didn't address it at all in this class; they had just two Day 3 picks. 21. 87. Linebacker Dee Winters (216) went about 60 picks after I thought he would. This is an awesome addition. We saw Stroud's flaws in his worst game of the season, a two-interception performance in the loss to Michigan to close the regular season. 20. 16. Nelson Jordan II, Alabama State, 1. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App). 2 wideout behind Justin Jefferson. He should be on preseason Rookie of the Year watchlists. Roseman has done it again. Tyler Murray, Memphis, 1. Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin Jayson Ademilola, Notre Dame 6. 7. I didn't have tight end listed among the Bills' pre-draft needs, but we ought to consider their first pick as a player who could fill the void at slot receiver. video for When should Pirates fans buy into this team? Luke Musgrave, Oregon State DJ Dale, Alabama Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Oklahoma 15. Spencer Anderson, Maryland I would have been harsher on a team taking quarterback Hendon Hooker (68) in Round 1, but Detroit was able to land him at the top of Round 3. Emari Demercado, TCU I actually have Darius Rush (138) as my 11th-best corner in the class, one spot below Brents. 89. 3. 22. Normally, I'd say that's amazing for the Texans, but they gave up a ton to make it happen, as I wrote Thursday night. Kivon Bennett, Arkansas State After missing all but two games last season because of injury, he was fantastic for the Terps in 2022, breaking up eight passes with an interception. 9. Can Young's frame hold up at the next level? Trevor Harmanson, UTSA 6. 15 and 170. 4. The stunner happened right afterward. Color commentator Kirk Herbstreit revealed Monday he will not be able to work . Edge rusher BJ Ojulari (41) was a pressure factory on passing downs last season, while cornerback Garrett Williams (72) is recovering from a torn ACL but might be a steal once he returns. Desjuan Johnson, Toledo ET): HT: 6-foot-3 | WT: 314 pounds | Previously: 1. 22. Kirk Herbstreit, who has commented on college football for ESPN since 1996, will not participate in draft coverage as he treats a blood clot. On Day 3, the Colts hit on some nice prospects. 8 overall. He was downright reckless at times last season, trusting his strong arm to fit throws into tight spaces but instead getting picked off. Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa And though I didn't love giving up the future draft capital, I do think Anderson has All-Pro potential. This is a case of liking the player but not loving the fit. Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse Theo Benedet, British Columbia (Canada) Tyler Scott (133) is a slot wideout who runs after the catch like a tailback. Dorian Williams, ILB, Tulane 138. BJ Thompson, SF Austin Ryan Hayes (238) is my 15th-ranked offensive tackle; I was surprised he lasted that late. I think Bradford could push for early playing time. Jerrod Clark, Coastal Carolina Jonah Tavai, San Diego State McClendon Curtis, Chattanooga I just switched Skoronski from a tackle to a guard in my rankings, though opinions differ on him across the league. Top needs entering the draft: CB, C, WR, DT, ILB. 121. I love the draft, I love watching the players, their stories, the coverage of it, watching the families, the emotions that come with it, Im just sad I will not be able to be out there, he continued. Jason Brownlee, WR, Southern Mississippi 4. Mel Kiper health. 3. Jones has great feet in pass protection and can plow over defenders in the run game. Caden McDonald, San Diego State Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU He has to get better when he's off schedule and when plays break down. Aidan O'Connell, Purdue 65. Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane Mel Kiper's mock draft (ESPN) Kiper's final mock draft was released April 27.
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