Dan Orlovsky talked about the potential of the player. The first part of the story is over. This year, no quarterback is going to be selected at the top of the board, which is different from most editions of the annual affair. When talking to scouts, coaches and general managers, you will hear different opinions about how the top 20 picks will go without a consensus quarterback. It is an invitation for differences of opinions among decision-makers to get bigger. In the past 15 drafts, only four times has a quarterback not been the top pick. There will be a team that is unwilling to be patient when it comes to drafting a quarterback. The first quarterback of this class could come off the board in the top 10 picks, much earlier than the team that made the pick. The Jeff Legwold 100 is presented with that in mind. A ranking of the top 100 players is not a mock draft. The quarterback board and the board for everyone else are always used in the draft, so the top quarterbacks will always be selected before where they have been projected. You are not alone if you disagree with the rankings. Thanks to all who took the time to chat, answer my pile of questions and put up with this annual project, including some who have put up with it for over 30 years. The best verified or electronically timed 40-yard-dash time is in parentheses. 1. Evan Neal is 6-foot-7 and from Alabama. Neal played left tackle, right tackle, and left guard in the SEC, which is the most NFL ready conference in college football. He is technically sound and fluid in his movements. Neal has top-shelf recovery skills in the rare instances when a defender gets an early step on him. Neal is the clear No. 1 on this board, because teams have differing opinions on where the top three tackles are. 2. The CB, Cincinnati, is 190 pounds. The eyelash was evaluated to see if it was No. 1 or not. While being one of the least targeted defensive backs in years, he has the ability to maintain concentration, fundamentals and footwork. It speaks to your pride in your work. Put that in a player who still broke up 24 passes, scored three touchdown, and ran 4.4, and that is some secret sauce. He did not surrender a touchdown pass during his career. 3. Kyle Hamilton is a safety for Notre Dame. The kind of range and awareness that Hamilton plays with is rare in today's NFL safeties. Hamilton had eight picks up in 31 games. He missed six games because of a knee injury. He might have led this draft class in how-did-he-get-there plays. 4. Ikem Ekwonu is from NC State. Some personnel evaluators think he is the best player on the board. Ekwonu is one of the most entertaining players on the offensive line. He is a powerful finish in the run game and is ascending on the curve. He does things that scream potential. At the University of Michigan, football draft prospect Aidan Hutchinson was a defensive end. 5. Aidan Hutchinson is from DE, Michigan. Hutchinson was the runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting, but he was the top player on the board. He had a school-record 14 sacks last season. He has a knack for winning in the pass rush with skilled hands. 6. Walker is from Georgia and he is 5-5. There is a score of 272 (4.51). The best one-play clip of any defensive player in this draft is Walker's run-down of Alabama wide receiver Agiye Hall in the national championship game. He has a rare combination of size, speed and quickness. Walker will be a Pro Bowler if a defensive line coach can get a pass-rusher similar to what he already does in the run game. 7. Wilson is a receiver for Ohio State. Wilson needs to smooth some rough edges in his routes but when he is in a battle for the ball, he wins, a skill that is more valuable in evaluating future NFL wideouts than those who have simply run through open spaces against defenses unwilling to challenge them. Wilson had 65 catches with no defenders within 10 yards of him. In the final three games of the year, he had . There are 8. ILB, Georgia, 5-11 BC, 229 (DNR). Dean is smaller than some personnel evaluators. Dean's coverage skills, toughness and willingness to stick his nose in as a tackler are prized in today's NFL. He had surgery on his shoulder in the spring of 2021, and didn't run at his pro day or combine because of a chest injury. There are 9. Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II is a defensive end. Johnson was on a loaded Georgia defense. 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11. Kayvon Thibodeaux is from Oregon.
The edge in run defense is set by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux has all of the attributes teams want, but his technique doesn't match his rare explosiveness in the pass rush. He isn't as fluid as some of the best edge rushers in recent drafts, but there is plenty of potential if he gets to work.
There are 12. Charles Cross is from Mississippi State.
Cross has an 81-inch arm span and plays with immense power. He plays with consistency, quality technique and is calm when things get dicey. He should be a starter.
13 The receiver for Arkansas is 6-1,225.
Even though he lined up in the formation against some of the best defensive backs in the nation, Burks was still able to win against them. A testament to multisport development, Burks played football, baseball and basketball in high school. He was the first Arkansas wide receiver to top 1,000 yards in a season since 2012 with 1,104 yards on 66 catches.
There are 14. Jordan Davis is a player for Georgia.
The most-grizzled-40- doesn't-matter personnel executive did a double take at Davis' sprint at the combine. The Outland trophy winner will have an impact against the run because of his tendency to turn one-on-one blocks into confetti. He has both size and speed.
15. The C, Iowa, is by Tyler Linder.
The zone run game is a perfect fit for Linderbaum. He qualified for the shot put at the Drake Relays. He did not run at the combine or pro day because of a foot injury, but he is a Day 1 starter.
16. Drake London is a receiver for the USC.
He didn't run a 40 at the combine or his own pro day because his season ended early because of a fractured ankle. He has the ball skills and savvy to be a better player in the league.
17 Jameson Williams is a receiver for Alabama.
Williams tore his left knee in the national title game, so he won't be able to work out for teams until the season starts. He caught 15 passes in two seasons at Ohio State before moving to Alabama. Williams is a touchdown threat with four scores of at least 70 yards this past season, and he will need to improve against press coverage in the NFL.
18. Trent McDuffie is a CB for Washington.
McDuffie competes on every route and plays with physical strength. He will get involved in the run defense. His consistency in man and zone coverages will make him a target for many in the opening round, as he is likely a walk-in starter.
19 Andrew Booth Jr. is a CB for the team.
Booth did not run at the combine or pro day because of a thigh injury. Booth made 11 of his 15 career starts this past season and was an ascending player who played 35 games for the Tigers. His one-handed pick up against Virginia in 2020 is worth watching. He had five picks in the last 20 games.
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20. Chris Olave is a receiver for Ohio State.
It's hard to believe the Buckeyes had the same wide receiver room in 2020. The word scouts use the most is "smooth", and when he broke 4.2 in the 40 at the combine it solidified his standing as someone who should contribute early. It will take strength to fight off the more physical NFL CBs, but he should be a high-volume receiver.
21. George Karlaftis is from DE and is from Purdue.
A high-effort approach and power is what Karlaftis uses. He will need to change his approach against more powerful linemen. He had 25.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks in 27 games.
22. , CB, LSU, 6-0 and 190 lbs.
Stingley could be a top-five pick. He performed below his potential in the games he played over the past two seasons. Stingley had surgery on his injured foot. It has been two years since evaluators have seen his best, but he is a top prospect in this draft.
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24. Daxton Hill is from Michigan.
Some defensive backs coaches believe that Hill could be a full-time defensive back, or at least initially line up as the nickel. He had 115 tackles over the past two seasons, so he is active to the ball and willing to tackle. Hill broke up 16 passes.
25. Georgia's Devonte Wyatt is a 6-3 7/8, 304-pound defensive tackle.
When he ran the 40, he forced some evaluators to rethink their belief that he was a performance-over-traits player. He is likely to fit better in a one-gap system where his quick feet are an advantage. In the pass rush, the best football is in front of him.
26. Central Michigan's Bernhard Raimann is 6 feet, 6 inches.
Raimann, a native of Austria, was a tight end in his first two seasons at Central Michigan before moving to tackle in 2020. He could use more power in his game, but he plays with the instincts of someone who has been there a long time.
27. Quay Walker is from ILB, Georgia.
Walker will not consistently make the splash plays, and this is too high for him. He knows what offenses are trying to do, he plays with recognition, and he is disciplined in his assignments. Walker waited his turn to play in a star- studded defense, with 15 of his 17 career starts coming in 2021.
There is a new date for this. Kaiir Elam is a CB in Florida.
Elam had a better year as a sophomore in 2020 than he did as a junior, when he was a little too quick to grab the receiver when he got in trouble. He had five of his six picks in his first two seasons. Elam has the size, speed and quickness to match up in man coverages as a rookies.
29. The quarterback, Liberty, is 6-0 and 219 pounds.
He is QB1 on this board and will be selected long before this. He will need a long runway to be ready, but there is so much to like about him. In high-stress situations, Willis needs to clean up his accuracy issues.
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30. Ridder is a quarterback for the Cincinnati team.
Ridder looks like a future starter if you watch more of him. He has a get-off-my-lawn edge in his game. Pro-day throws against nobody are more important than those characteristics. His team won 44 of his starts, and he was perfect at home. He finished his career with 87 passing and 28 rushing touchdown.
31. Boye Mafe is from OLB, Minnesota.
Mafe will be drafted more for what he can become than for what he did in college. There is a productive NFL pass-rusher waiting to emerge, and he has rare explosiveness.
There are 32. Arnold Ebiketie is from Penn State.
Ebiketie's ability to put tackles off balance in the rush is more important than his ability to set the edge in the run game. Ebiketie played three seasons at Temple before moving on to play for the Nittany Lions.
33. Hall is a running back for Iowa State.
Hall has 56 career rushing and receiving touchdown and is an assembly line for them. He gets the tough yards when it is a necessity and has the vision to find the seams for the big play, with five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards in his career. One of the best overall workouts was done by Hall.
34. Pitre is a 5-11, 198-pound man.
The defensive backs coaches want to coach Pitre. He knows what offenses want to do and he has 36 tackles for loss in his career. The team that looks past his limitations and asks him to do what he does best will get a gem.
35. Roger McCreary is a CB in auburn.
McCreary has a physical edge to his game, so he is better when he can match up on the receiver at the line of scrimmage. Over the past three seasons, McCreary had 37 passes defensed.
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36. The Colorado State tight end is 6-3 5/8 and 246 lbs.
It is a deep class of tight ends, and how they are selected will be determined by what a team is looking to add. During the final 16 games of the season, he had 112 catches, 90 of which were in 12 games. He needs to smooth rough edges in his technique. He can only throw himself the ball in the red zone if he scores a touchdown in 2021.
37. Tyler Smith, T, Tulsa, is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
It is possible that someone moves Smith to guard to get him on the field quicker because he is an upper-tier steamroller in the run game. Smith doesn't always have his feet in pass protection. Smith needs to hear his name on Day 2.
38. Jahan Dotson is a receiver for Penn State.
Dotson will contribute quickly in the slot or in a bunch set to keep the corners from pushing him. He is one of the best returners on the board, with a 24.6-yard punt-return average in 2020.
39. Boston College's Zion Johnson is a G.
Johnson started 11 games at left tackle in 2020 and is projected to be a power-first guard in the league. He finishes blocks with a lot of gusto and causes defenders to worry. He will need to improve against some of the quicker interior players.
40. Green, G, Texas A&M, 6-37/8, 323 (5.24)
Green started games at four different positions on the line last season, but he could play tackle if needed. He is a powerful presence in the run game who consistently stalls pass-rushers with his initial punch.
41. David Ojabo is an OLB from Michigan.
Ojabo, who tore his left foot at his pro day workout last month, could be selected well above this point. The combination of work needed to smooth some of his rough edges combined with his injury recovery could push him down the board. He had 11 sacks in 2021.
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42. Matt Corral is a quarterback for Ole Miss.
After peeling away the benefits of the scheme he played in, Corral will require evaluators to find a new player. There is a high level of speed to his game, both as a runner and in how he delivers the ball. Corral takes too much punishment for a player his size, and that can be a tough lesson for a pro.
There are 43. Kyler Gordon is a CB in Washington.
Gordon started 12 of his 14 career starts last season, but some parts of his game are not perfect. He showed a huge jump in his level of play from 2020 to 2021. He knocked down nine passes and picked up two.
44. Christian Harris is an ILB, Alabama.
He played for three seasons in an elite program with a long history of NFL defenders. Harris had 27 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in his career and had three seasons with at least 63 tackles. He played inside for the Tide and has the look of an outside linebacker in the NFL.
45. Kenny Pickett is a quarterback for Pittsburgh.
He will not wait long to hear his name called and he has produced over 12,000 career passing yards and over 13 thousand yards of total offense. Sometimes when there is no reason for impatience in the pocket, it leads to accuracy issues.
46. The player is a 5-5 3/8, 325-pound defensive tackle for the University of Connecticut.
Jones made the most of his week at the Senior Bowl by creating interior pressure in the pass rush. He doesn't have the explosion off the snap that some defensive line coaches want, but he plays with discipline at the point of attack.
47. The OLB, Oklahoma, is 6-3, 248.
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48. Lewis Cine is from Georgia. 199 (4.37)
Another Georgia defender. Cine finishes plays with an exclamation point, as he plays with strength and aggressiveness. He needs the right fit in the NFL in terms of what is asked of him in coverage, but he has size, elite speed and passion in his play.
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49. Kenneth Walker III is a running back for Michigan State.
Walker played for the Spartans and Wake Forest. He was the Big Ten's offensive player of the year in 2021 and had eight games of 100 yards or more, including a five-touchdown performance against Michigan. He fumbled once last season.
50. North Dakota State's Christian Watson is a wide receiver.
One of the prospects who benefited the most from a week at the Senior Bowl was the one who was matched up with the best defensive backs in the draft. As a down-the-field threat in North Dakota State's offense, Watson offers more than he was asked to do. A long strider with elite top speed. He has return skills that will allow him to play 57 plays in his college career.
51. Houston'sLogan Hall, DE, is 6/6.
He did a partial workout at the scouting combine after having elbow surgery. Hall showed a lot of moves in pass-rush situations and should contribute quickly. He doesn't fare well in run defense.
52. Jaquan Brisker is a student at Penn State.
The 40-yard dash he ran at the combine was a good one, but it was only after he said his back tightened up that evaluators knew he played with a shoulder injury. He will get on the field quickly because of his skill set in coverage.
There are 53. Skyy Moore is a receiver for Western Michigan.
His draft position will be affected by how teams separate his top-shelf production and his knack to break tackles. A small concern? He doesn't always create the kind of separation he will need in the NFL.
54. Daniel Faalele is from Minnesota.
Faalele, a native of Australia, has played football for four years, but did not play in 2020 because he wasopting out. He is the largest player in the draft and has plenty of room to grow. The power game already suits Faalele and he will need to work on pass protection against some of the quick-burst speed rushers.
55. The Texas A&M running back is 6-0 3/8 and 217 lbs.
He did not run a 40 at the combine because of a injury, but he did run a 4.52 at his pro day. He has three 900-yard rushing seasons and a potential impact as a receiver.
56. Perrion Winfrey is a player for Oklahoma.
At the Senior Bowl, teams saw the havoc Winfrey caused when he ran one 40 at the combine. Winfrey is a highly disruptive defender who made more than 40% of his tackles behind the line of scrimmage. He is rarely first off the ball, and there are periods of inactivity.
57. Bryan Cook is from Cincinnati.
Cook, who had surgery on his left shoulder after the season, did not work out at the combine or pro day. He played as a slot defender in college, but his ability to cover along the line of scrimmage and his coverage skills will make him a popular prospect.
58. Josh Paschal is from Kentucky.
He is the only three-time captain in Kentucky history. One of the longest tenured players on the board, with 52 games (37 starts) and 37 career tackles for loss, Paschal should be able to contribute immediately as a nickel defender. He plays with a lot of determination.
59. Sam Williams is an OLB for Ole Miss.
He is a player who struggled against the run. Williams is a 261-pound human who ran a 4.26 40-yard dash with 22.5 career sacks, including 12.5 and four forced turnovers this past season. Ask him to rush the passer and work on the rest.
60. A player from Alabama, Phidarian Mathis, is 6-3.BC.
He did not run at the combine and told scouts that he would not run at his pro day because of a injury. A power player who projects as a nose tackle in the NFL, Mathis has been coached well and plays a more advanced game than many of his peers. In 2021, he had 12 tackles for loss and nine sacks. He will be more of an early-down player as a pro.
61. John Metchie III is a receiver for Alabama.
Metchie tore his left knee in the SEC championship and will have an impact on his freshman season. He projects as a slot receiver with craftiness and elusiveness when he has the ball. He had 1,142 receiving yards. Metchie was born in Taiwan and lived in several countries before coming to the U.S.
62. DeMarvin Leal is from Texas A&M.
Leal entered the 2021 season far more highly ranked. Some of the drop is due to the work others did to move up, and some is due to his performance against players like Neal and Cross. He beats blocks and creates havoc, but some in the league think he didn't get enough of his best this past season. It may take some time to find the right position for Leal.
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63. George Pickens is a receiver for Georgia.
He played four games this past season after tore the kneeACL in spring drills. The scouts who like him really like him, and the ones who don't like him wonder if he can win the ball in contested situations. He averaged 15 yards per catch during his career at Georgia, but only played in four games last season.
64. ILB, Georgia, is home to Channing Tindall.
The potential is easy to see when Tindall plays to his top-end speed. He has rare athletic ability when he commits and is decisive. He started one year in the ridiculously loaded defense but finished with 67 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss.
65. Brian Asamoah is an ILB in Oklahoma.
Some evaluators think he is a better safety than Hamilton, who is the top safety on the board. He chases the ball very fast, and he made over half of his tackles solo. Special teams coaches will pay attention.
66. Nick Petit-Frere is a T for Ohio State.
Among the top tackles on this draft board, Petit-Frere has some of the caveat. He started games at both left and right tackle for the Ohio State and is currently a left tackle in the NFL. He needs to hold his ground against power in the pass rush.
67. Woolen is a CB in Texas-San Antonio.
He is a converted wide receiver who has played a different position since the last game of the season. Woolen has elite speed and a defensive lineman-like arm span, which was tied for the fourth fastest in combine history. He has some uncertainty, but also a lot of potential.
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He set the school record for total offense with 11,292 yards, including three 3,000-yard passing seasons. His accuracy, especially when he tries to put some heat on the ball, will need attention, as will his penchant for taking too many hits.
69. Darian Kinnard is from Kentucky.
Scouts will always raise the red flag on a lineman who spends too much time on the ground, and Kinnard gets knocked off his feet too often on the interior. After three seasons as a tackle at Kentucky, he is more likely to be a guard, but when his feet are right, he finishes blocks with power.
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70. Washington's Cade Otton is a 5-5, 247-pound tight end.
He missed two games last season with a left foot/ ankle injury, which kept him from working out at the combine. Otton is one of the best receiver/blocker combinations because of his precise routes that create separation.
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He has said that he did not start playing football until his freshman year in high school. At the position, Cross offers a rare size-speed combination. He finished the season with 67 tackles, three intercepts and two forced turnovers.
72. Jeremy Ruckert is a tight end for Ohio State.
Like many Ohio State tight ends who came before him, Ruckert wasn't a high-volume option in the offense. He has good hands and is a good blocker. He did not run at the combine because of a foot injury.
73. Marcus Jones is a CB in Houston.
After the season, he had surgery on his right shoulder and left shoulder and was unable to work out for teams. Jones has high-end return skills. He had two return scores.
There are 74. Robinson is an OLB, Miami (Ohio).
Robinson was a quarterback in high school and moved to defense in 2020. He has the potential to be an impact player with the right coaching and a little patience. He had two sacks in 2020, 4.5 this past season and has shown the kind of bend/flexibility that could result in higher production.
75. Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State, is 6-3
A unique athletic profile that includes prep state titles in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, first-team All-Big Sky Conference quarterback his sophomore season and Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year last season with 150 tackles. Andersen had a sack and a touchdown in the same game in 2019.
76. Georgia's Jamaree Salyer is 6-3, 321.
During his time at the offensive line, he played at all five spots, starting at left tackle nine times in 2020 and 11 times at left tackle this past season. He thinks of himself as a guard or right tackle. He is versatile for the best team in the conference.
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The special teams coach in the league who lobbies the loudest may affect his draft position. Muma had a lot of tackles last season. He leans on some misdirection plays and pre-snap motion.
78. Tolbert is a receiver for South Alabama.
He was a three-sport athlete in high school and missed his freshman season with a knee injury. The 143-yard effort by Tolbert against Tennessee this past season has gotten a lot of attention in the draft. He had at least 140 yards in six games.
There are 78. San Diego State's Cameron Thomas is a DE.
He did not work out at the combine or pro day because of a left hamstring injury. Thomas doesn't have the explosion of other players in this class and needs to get stronger at the point of attack when he's squared up on a blocker. His 20.5 tackles for loss this past season are worth a long look, as he dominated the linemen he faced.
80. Western Kentucky's DeAngelo Malone is an OLB.
One of three players in the history of the program to earn five letters was Malone. He was slightly heavier at his pro day than he was at the combine. The player in the game video understands how to use leverage against bigger blockers. Over his final 39 games, he made 49.5 tackles for loss and 34 sacks.
81. ILB, Wisconsin, has a man named Leo Chenal.
One of the best run-defenders on the board is Chenal. He will need the right scheme to fit, but he will be rewarded if he is kept busy with what he does best. Over the past two seasons, Chenal had 115 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and eight sacks.
There is an error in the number 82. Cole Strange is a G from Tennessee-Chattanooga.
Strange started two games at left tackle last season, but he spent most of his time at left guard. He should fit in a scheme that puts him on the move. He could play quickly in a zone scheme if he had more play strength.
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There is an error in the number 83. Coby Bryant is a CB in Cincinnati.
The Thorpe Award winner doesn't have the fastest speed on the board, but coaches love his all-business approach. Bryant was busy in the defense of the Bearcats. Bryant played 63 games in his career. He had 10 career picks.
84. Dylan Parham is a G in Memphis.
He started at both guard spots as well as right tackle and is hoping to become a guard in the NFL. Parham makes good decisions on the move. He will contribute quickly in the right offense.
85. Max Mitchell is from Louisiana.
Mitchell started at both left and right tackle. He is 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 888-349-8884 Mitchell has played 51 games over four seasons.
86. South Carolina's Kingsley Enagbare is 6-3 and 258.
Ask a scout about Enagbare and the first two words you will hear are "Heavy hands." That's why, despite testing numbers that aren't all that noteworthy, he consistently moves blockers off their spots. He may be asked to add some weight and be a defensive end in a 3-4 or interior defensive end in a specialty package.
87. Kerby Joseph is from Illinois.
In his one full season as a starter, Joseph earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, becoming the first Illinois safety to do so since 1989. He didn't run a 40 at the combine or pro day because he was a late bloomer. He has top-level ball skills, is smooth in coverage and has a long arm.
88. Dale Robinson is a receiver for Kentucky.
Robinson should be able to quickly produce big plays. He runs with vision and works his way through defenders. He played one season at Kentucky and was second in the SEC in receiving yards with 1,334.
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89. Dameon Pierce is a running back for the University of Florida.
It is clear that Pierce should have had more carries in 2020 and 2021. He finishes runs with intent and is tough, physical and has good vision. He didn't have more than 13 carries in any game last season and had eight or fewer in 10 games.
90. Greg Dulcich is a tight end for UCLA.
Dulcich was a walk-on wide receiver for the Bruins and developed into a quality tight end prospect. He had two 100 yard receiving games last season and two 100 yard games in 2020 and is more proficient as a receiver than a blocker.
There was a score of 91. Mississippi State CB, Martin Emerson, is 6-1 5/8.
Some defensive backs coaches say that he is worthy of a second-round pick because of his reach and flexibility in his game. Some will say that he was too content to knock away 16 passes during his career instead of turning more into picks, because he only had one career interception.
92. Drake Jackson is an OLB for USC.
At the scouting combine, he weighed in at 257, but bulked up to 273 at his pro day. Jackson should have been heavier this season according to some evaluators. He had seven sacks in the past two seasons, but showed the kind of bend and flex in the pass rush that is coveted.
93. The quarterback for Nevada is 6-3 3/8, 226 lbs.
Some teams will not draft Strong in the first three rounds because of his knee concerns. At the Senior Bowl, Strong referred to it as osteochondritis dissecans, a joint condition that can cause pain and hinder motion. He had two surgeries on the knee that required pins since the 2020 season ended, but he did not have a brace. Strong has one of the biggest arms on the board and an effortless release that is worth a long look.
95. Clark is an ILB for LSU, he is 6-3.
Another productive player has a medical concern. At the combine, Clark had a back injury that required surgery and it's questionable if he'll be able to play in his first season. His draft status will be dependent on the medical grade each team gives him, as others have played after similar procedures. The argument in his favor is made by Clark's 135 tackles in 2021.
95. Calvin Austin III is a receiver for Memphis.
The tape measure says he is undersized, but his on-field courage and production say otherwise. Austin had back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons, averaged 21.1 yards per carry on eight rushing attempts during his career, and offers some of the best punt return skills on this draft board.
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96. Abraham Lucas is from Washington State.
Lucas work in pass protection is more than good enough for a Day 2 look, even though he hasn't yet translated his athletic ability into consistency in the run game. Some offensive line coaches think he might be a guard in the future, but they think he will be a right tackle initially. He started in all four of his seasons.
97. Likely is a tight end for Coastal Carolina, he is 6-3 and 245 lbs.
His ability to be a quality presence in a locker room may not match his potential. He had 12 of his 27 career touchdown last season and a quality week at the Senior Bowl.
98. Goedeke is from Central Michigan.
He did not run at the combine or pro day because of a injury, but he did go through offensive line drills on campus and drew quality reviews. He started his college career as a tight end and may end up as a guard. Goedeke plays with an edge and there is an awareness in his game.
99. Alontae Taylor is a CB for Tennessee.
One of the best punt cover players on the draft board, Taylor is a player that special teams coaches will pound the table for. He has elite speed and is comfortable in press man or zone coverage.
100. Weston is a receiver for Northern Iowa.
Someone who deserves a little more attention is the 100th-best player. Last year, Malcolm Koonce, who was swept up by the Raiders at No. 79, was the past No. 100. Weston spun them around as evaluators were forced to go back and look at why he had six games this past season with two or fewer catches. He had two seasons disrupted by COVID-19 because of a knee injury, and no games in 2020 and three games in the spring of 2021.
It's close, but not quite: Kellen Diesch, T, Arizona State; Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati; Lecitus Smith, G, Virginia Tech; and Charlie Kolar,TE, Iowa State.
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