Young was handpicked by proven quarterback developer Frank Reich, and it's easy to see why. On game film, Young has it all - excellent ball placement, leadership, a quick release, arm talent to make all the throws, but most importantly, he throws with anticipation on a relatively consistent basis. Young's football IQ will hopefully outweigh his frame (5-foot-10, 204 pounds). Reich elevated Young to the QB1 role after the team's first few OTAs, which is an excellent indicator that he is well ahead of schedule from the mental standpoint and he makes for a better late-round gamble for your QB2 or a sleeper target in Superflex or two-QB leagues than the Derek Carrs and Desmond Ridders of the world. Young is worth a back-end first-round pick but more than likely an early second-round pick in rookie-only one-QB leagues. He should be grabbed within the top five in two-QB or Superflex formats.

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 92.10 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Geno Smith

Accolades: 

• Two-time Heisman Trophy finalist (second in 2022, fourth in 2021)
• Most pass TD (85) in two-year span in Big Ten history
  

Summary:

C.J. Stroud is a better all-around QB coming out of Ohio State than Justin Fields, and he showed that he has the athleticism to win with his legs in the Georgia game. He will be in the conversation for QB1.

Strengths:

• Will get through same-side progressions, and ball comes out quickly
• Proved vs. Georgia that he can win with his legs if he needs to
• Can throw off-platform with rushers in his face; will drop it in the bucket off-platform
• Doesn't throw with a lot of anticipation but does throw accurately
• Understands where hot reads are vs. CB blitz
• When he's locked in, can drop into the bucket on deep throws; shows good touch to all three levels

Weaknesses:

• While generally accurate, can miss by small amounts on short throws
• Tries to get through reads but can hurry through them when pressured, then can panic in clean pocket
• Won't pull trigger on anticipation throws into tight windows
• Sometimes late seeing targets come open

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.87 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Cam Newton

Accolades: 

• 2022: 2,549 pass yards, 654 rush yards, 26 total TD
• Most athletic QB prospect ever based on NFL Combine results

Summary:

Anthony Richardson has off-the-charts athleticism both in the pocket and outside of it, but he is so incredibly raw that he has a long ways to go to be a starting NFL quarterback. He will leave the pocket too early and too often miss open reads to attempt more difficult throws, but when he's locked in he has the potential to be a franchise-altering talent.

Strengths:

• Big-bodied athlete who is a threat in the run game
• Elusive in the open field despite his size; incredibly quick lateral movements to shake defenders in small area
• Next-level athleticism for QB in pocket
• Smooth, ball explodes out of hand and gets on WR in a hurry, accurately
• Rhythm thrower when he sees coverage
• Will leave pocket early at times but incredibly elusive inside pocket; ability to buy time with movements and then find open target downfield
• Consistently quick release, puts ball on WR's face on quick throws/screens/rollouts
• Strong arm allows him to make off-platform/off-balance throws almost look easy at times
• Will look off DB, get through read and rip seam throw on time, on the face
• Consistently keeps eyes downfield when outside the pocket

Weaknesses:

• Can get antsy in pocket when there is no real pressure; needs to do a better job of standing tall
• Will sometimes drift into pressure on drop
• Footwork will need to be tightened up at the next level
• Doesn't consistently throw with anticipation
• Doesn't happen often but will sometimes try to play hero ball outside pocket; leads to turnover chances for the defense
• Can also be slow at times to get to second read, leading to turnover opportunities for the defense
• Will struggle at times to layer throws

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.43 seconds
• Vertical: 40.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 90.47 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Marcus Peters

Accolades: 

• 2022: First-team All-American (AP)
  
• 2022: Fewest yards/attempt allowed (3.0) in FBS (minimum 50 attempts)
  

Summary:

Devon Witherspoon is neither the biggest nor the twitchiest prospect at his position. However, he makes up for it with his preparation and anticipation. Witherspoon is a great leader and a fiery competitor who is willing to play downhill and tackle in the flat.

Strengths:

• Elite competitor, fiery personality
• Will play downhill and attack the flat
• Competitive at the catch point
• High football IQ
• Will jam and stab to re-route wide receivers

Weaknesses:

• Needs to pack more weight on his 6-foot frame
• Average top-end and recovery speed
• Plays through the wide receiver's back too often

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.70 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Andrus Peat

Accolades:

• 2022: Consensus All-American
• Experience at RG in 2021 and LT in 2022 (13 starts each)
  

Summary:

Paris Johnson Jr. is a consistently good run blocker when he doesn't get too upright, and he uses leverage well. His passpro needs refinement, and his footwork can be sloppy at times. He does offer position flexibility on game days -- he was the Buckeyes' starting right guard in 2021 before moving to left tackle for the 2022 season. He's one of the best offensive linemen in this draft class.

Strengths:

• Will sit in passpro set with good anchor, staying in-balance
• Ability to re-anchor but sometimes struggles against strong, edge rushers who play with a low center of gravity
• Plus athlete. but it's important to remember that he is still raw
• Moves well laterally, can get out in space
• Quick feet; when he's in balance it allows him to mirror well
• Consistently shows ability to sustain run blocks and if the opportunity presents itself, will pancake the defensive end into the turf
• When feet and hands are in concert, he can stonewall pass rushers

Weaknesses:

• Can sometimes get too high in pass sets and lose leverage
• Can be susceptible to long-arm, particularly since he has tendency to play more upright
• Sometimes will overset and get beaten by inside pass rush move, then has to rely on athleticism to make up for it
• Extremely raw, relying on athleticism to win; will need to become a technician to be trusted at LT in NFL

Combine Results:

• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 2 inches
• Bench Press: 29 reps

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 90.53 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Matthew Judon

Accolades: 

• 2022: Led Big 12 in pressures (50) despite missing three games
• 2022: Fifth-highest pressure rate (20%)
  

Summary:

Tyree Wilson is a length and strength edge-rusher with a tall, angular frame. His patented straight-arm is effective. He is smoother than he is dynamic, although he's not slow off the line. Chips don't faze him, and he battles through contact like it's nothing. He works hard against the run on a consistent basis. At times, he gets stuck to blocks, and while his hand work isn't super polished, he constantly works. Leverage isn't great because he's tall, but there's plenty of power to his game. Quality bend to his game, but it's a not a true specialty, and he has limited ability to dip. He has experience inside and was effective there. Overall, he's a long, high-motor, decently refined three-down EDGE with some suddenness limitations but big-time ability.

Strengths:

• Tall, sleek frame; seriously intimidating on the edge
• Super-long and utilizes his length to his advantage as a rusher
• Balance is good, chips don't knock him off his spot often
• Hard-worker against the run
• Motor hums all game

Weaknesses:

• Can get stuck to blocks without the ability to quickly counter
• Because he's so tall, his center of gravity is high, which leaves him susceptible to squattier blockers who can get under him and control him
• Dipping around the corner far from a forte

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 90.63 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Saquon Barkley

Accolades: 

• 2022: Doak Walker Award (nation's best RB)
• Career: Fourth in program history in rushing yards (3,410) and touchdowns (41 - 33 rushing, eight receiving)

Summary:

Bijan Robinson is a well-rounded running back with ideal size to be an every-down contributor in the NFL. He excels as a runner, pass-catcher and blocker but has received the lion's share of touches in Austin over the past two seasons.

Strengths:

• Does a good job of breaking his feet down in space and re-directing
• Great size to be an every-down back
• Good pass-catcher
• Good top-end speed
• Holds up well in pass protection

Weaknesses:

• Has averaged 226.5 carries each of the past two seasons
• Short-yardage situations
• Running with power

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical: 37 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 4 inches

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 92.60 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Jeffery Simmons

Accolades:

• 2022 unanimous All-American
• Two-time CFP national champion (2021, 2022)
  

Summary:

Jalen Carter has elite quickness for a player of his size. His value increases as a result of a shortage of pass rush-capable interior defenders. A relatively young prospect, Carter has had limited pass-rush production and is still developing in that area. The Georgia defense has primarily relied on the athleticism of its players to run games and create chaos. He has great strength to play the run.

Strengths:

• Uses strength and leverage to gain ground
• Great quickness to attack gaps
• Plays with great balance

Weaknesses:

• Limited pass-rush production
• Plays too high at times
• Displays a variety of pass-rush moves but needs to string them together for a refined pass-rush plan

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 87.83 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Joe Barksdale

Accolades:

• 2022: First-team All-SEC
• 2022: Lowest pressure rate allowed (1.1) in Power 5

Summary:

Darnell Wright showed improvement from 2021 to 2022 but remains a work in progress. He has a strong upper body that allows him to absorb contact but needs to play with better balance. Lateral quickness and speed to run the arc are concerns, but he has a relentless attitude to finish plays. Wright has long arms to shock and re-direct rushers.

Strengths:

• Strong upper body that allows him to absorb contact
• Long arms to shock and re-direct rushers
• Relentless attitude to finish plays
• Showed improved handle of inside counters from 2021 to 2022

Weaknesses:

• Below-average job of adjusting his hands when engaged
• Balance is a work in progress
• Speed to run the arc is a concern

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 5.01 seconds
• Vertical: 29 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 6 inches

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.67 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Christian McCaffrey

Accolades:

• 2022: Hornung Award finalist (most versatile player in FBS)
  
• 2022: Most yards/touch (7.0) among SEC RB in 2022 (minimum 150 touches)

Summary:

Jahmyr Gibbs does not have the weight to hold up in pass protection, and receiving a featured back's workload is a concern. He is an elite pass-catcher who gets up to speed and changes directions quickly. The Georgia Tech transfer best fits in a scheme that utilizes its running backs in the pass game.

Strengths:

• Elite pass-catcher
• Gets up to speed quickly
• Great top-end speed
• Plays with good balance and is willing to fight through contact
• Shifty player who can re-direct quickly

Weaknesses:

• Below-average mass for short-yardage situations
• Does not have the mass to wear defenses down
• Willing blocker but giving up a lot of mass in pass protection

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.36 seconds
• Vertical: 33.5 inches

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.60 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Jaelan Phillips

Accolades: 

• 2022: Second-team All-Big Ten
  
• Tied-second most sacks in Big Ten over past two seasons (14.0)
  

Summary:

Long, dynamic pass-rusher with advanced game. He loves the two-arm bench press and is very effective with it because of his burst, sheer power, and length to keep blockers off his frame. He counters off that patented start to his rushes with arm over, inside crossover, and rip move to the outside. He's very polished with his hand work and can win with first-step quickness and sustained speed to the football. He often squeezed through gaps with athleticism alone. He has to get stronger, and he's not overly twitchy. When utilized inside, his length presents problems for blockers. He's a big-time prospect.

Strengths:

• Long with athletic physical profile
• Bench press is good, and routinely counters off it
• Can win on the interior with first-step quickness

Weaknesses:

• Bend is lacking
• At times spends too much time grappling with blockers
• Wasn't a full-time player in 2022

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.58 seconds
• Vertical: 31 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 10 inches
• 3-Cone Drill: 7.02 seconds
• Shuttle Run: 4.32 seconds
• Bench Press: 17 reps

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 88.70 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Ikem Ekwonu

Accolades: 

• 2022: First-team All-SEC
• 2022: 0 sacks allowed on 449 pass block snaps
  

Summary:

Broderick Jones is a young, but physically gifted offensive tackle with great strength and good quickness. His technique has improved from 2021, but he needs to continue on that path. NFL opponents have more play strength, so Jones will not be able to solely rely on his natural strength.

Strengths:

• Gets out of his stance quickly
• Great natural strength
• Good lateral agility
• Good size for the tackle position

Weaknesses:

• Relies too much on natural strength, needs to drop his hips more against bull rush
• Inconsistent footwork when engaged
• Has improved hand fighting when engaged from 2021 but can continue that growth

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.97 seconds
• Vertical: 30 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 85.90 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Donte Jackson

Accolades:

• 2022: AP second-team All-American
  
• 2022: All-time FBS leader in interceptions returned for touchdowns (six)
  

Summary:

Emmanuel Forbes is an underrated cornerback who flew under the radar in the fall. Long, lanky, athletic frame with room to add weight, Forbes flashes good ball skills, a trait that translates to the next level. He'll need to get stronger, and improve in run support, but he could end up being one of the best CBs in the class.

Strengths:

• Long, lanky frame with room to add weight
• Stays in phase on downfield routes
• Shows good route recognition and the ability to jump routes with explosiveness
• Flashed good hands on pick-six vs. Kentucky's Will Levis

Weaknesses:

• Uses hands well at the line of scrimmage in press coverage but needs to get functionally stronger at point of attack vs. bigger WRs
• Willing tackler but needs to do better job getting off blocks
• Will occasionally get handsy at top of route -- DPI at next level
• Could be more aggressive in run support

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.35 seconds
• Vertical: 37.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 11 inches

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 90.53 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Accolades: 

• 2022: Second-team All-Pac-12 (AP)
• 2022: Four interceptions (third-most in Pac-12)
  

Summary:

Christian Gonzalez has great length and good top-end speed to be a man coverage cornerback in the NFL. He can improve as a press man coverage cornerback by landing his jams more consistently. Despite improved ball production, Gonzalez can do a better job of getting his head back to the ball and breaking down his feet to tackle in space.

Strengths:

• Great length
• Does an excellent job of using the sideline as an extra defender
• Flips his hips and gets up to speed quickly
• Good timed speed

Weaknesses:

• Improved ball production in 2022, but needs to get eyes back to the ball more consistently
• Inconsistent landing jams in press man coverage
• Can do a better job of breaking his feet down in space to make a balanced tackle

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.38 seconds
• Vertical: 41.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 11 feet, 1 inches

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 85.23 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Logan Wilson

Accolades: 

• 2022: Butkus Award winner (Best LB in FBS)
  
• 2022: 13th player in program history to earn unanimous consensus All-America honors

Summary:

Jack Campbell is a smart, savvy LB who IDs plays in an instant. He stays square to the line so that he's not susceptible to cutback lanes. He is solid defeating blocks. He has limited athleticism. He has no major twitch or explosiveness to the football. He has impressive sinking/flipping his hips in coverage. He has an outstanding feel of route concepts that will occur behind him and will make plays on the football at the intermediate level. His huge, lengthy frame makes him more rangy than athleticism indicates. Sure tackler. Speed/athleticism will limit his ceiling in the NFL, but this is an ultra-experienced, ready-to-go three-down LB.

Strengths:

• Savvy and technically sound
• Stays square to the line to avoid cutback lane susceptibility
• Block-shedding game is good
• Plenty of ball production in college
• Coverage feel and instincts are awesome
• Size and length for days

Weaknesses:

• Average-to-slightly-above-average athlete, not much twitch or explosion to his game
• Overall speed to the football is lacking
• Not as efficient of a blitzer as his size would indicate

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.65 seconds
• Vertical: 37.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 8 inches
• 3-Cone Drill: 6.74 seconds
• Shuttle Run: 4.24 seconds

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 86.83 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Aaron Donald

Accolades: 

• 2022: First Pitt unanimous All-American since Aaron Donald
  
• 2022: Second in ACC in pressure rate (18%)
  

Summary:

Calijah Kancey is a short, undersized, electric upfield rusher. If he has any space, look out. He's ultra twitchy and Can sustain speed once he's in the backfield. His arm over, swipe, and rip are locked and loaded in the pass-rush move arsenal. He can lean on first-step eruption to win against half a blocker. At times, his style takes him out of a play and can even open a big rushing lane. Losses are mostly to bigger maulers and can be ugly. He constantly battles. Even if he loses initially, he'll fight to make the most of the rep. Length is a clear issue, but his Power is deceptive because of a low center of gravity. Counters are super-quick. For teams looking for a pure one-gap penetrator and is not too concerned with size deficiency, this is the premier prospect to target in this class.

Strengths:

• Exemplifies explosiveness
• Loaded pass-rush move arsenal
• Motor is revving every play
• Battles against bigger blockers
• Loads of productivity in college

Weaknesses:

• Size and especially length are major deficiencies
• At times his ultra-aggressive style takes him out of a play
• Losses in the run game can be ugly

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.67 seconds

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.30 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Christian Kirk

Accolades:

• 2021: 1,606 receiving yards (broke Ohio State single-season record)
• Led all WR at combine in three-done drill (6.57 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (3.93 seconds)

Summary:

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a smaller, spindly WR with quality fluidity on the field. He's not an elite athlete and doesn't have much power through contact in his routes or after the catch. He creates space with some wiggle and how quicky he flips into top gear once the ball is in his hands. He glides around the field and away from defenders. He also had a knack for reeling in the difficult grab but is not a high-leaping, contested-catch monster; more of a tremendous ball-tracker. He has savvy YAC skills, deceptive speed, and ultra-reliable hands to be a big-time playmaker in the NFL despite not possessing supreme athletic gifts.

Strengths:

• Savvy YAC specialty
• Glides around the field
• Uncanny ability to flip it into top gear in an instant
• Ball-tracking downfield is elite

Weaknesses:

• Not a supreme athlete
• Spindly frame likely destined for a slot-only role in NFL
• Lacks length and power

Combine Results:

• Vertical: 35 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
• 3-Cone Drill: 6.57 seconds
• Shuttle Run: 3.93 seconds

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.63 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Braylon Edwards

Accolades:

• 2021-22: Two-time first-team All-Big 12
• 2022: 163 receiving yards in CFP semifinal win vs. Michigan
  

Summary:

Quentin Johnston is a big-time downfield playmaker whose physicality, speed and athleticism easily translate to the NFL. He's a high-point-catch machine who can make any young QB's job immeasurably easier because he's such a reliable -- and enormous -- downfield target.

Strengths:

• Plays above the rim, has high-point-catch ability for days
• Enormous frame, and an enormous catch radius, with plus athleticism
• Creates separation at top of route, regularly stacks DBs
• Thick frame allows him to run through arm tackles on quick screens
• Can win on vertical routes and intermediate crossing routes with YAC ability
• Threat on end-arounds
• Uses body well to shield DB type; will make contested catches look easy at times because of size.
• Can make defenders miss in short areas, then gets YAC with open-field speed
• Tracks ball as well as anyone on deep throws; can contort body to make awkward catches

Weaknesses:

• Can struggle with focus drops at times
• Needs to be consistently tough going over middle
• Can improve as a blocker
• Will need to improve route-running precision at the next level

Combine Results:

• Vertical: 40.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 11 feet, 2 inches

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Rookie wideout Flowers will give the Ravens an infusion of speed and suddenness in their offense. At Boston College, Flowers scored once every 6.5 catches as a senior while averaging 6.5 catches per game (do the math, he scored 12 times in 12 games). Though small in size, Flowers routinely decimated all sorts of coverages including double-teams for big plays. The Ravens have a deep group of pass-catchers but the field-stretching Flowers may be the team's starting slot receiver in Week 1. You could reach for him in Round 9 in seasonal leagues but waiting would be better. It's a different story in long-term keeper leagues when Round 9 might be too late. In rookie-only drafts, bank on Flowers being picked somewhere between third and seventh overall.

By drafting Addison in Round 1, the Vikings boosted the explosiveness of their offense with an outstanding route-runner and separator out of USC. It's much needed after Adam Thielen sort of slowed them down in 2022. Addison's past two years of football resulted in some grand numbers, including 98.7 yards and 1.0 touchdowns per game. That was as his team's top target -- imagine what he could be capable of in a pass-happy offense working opposite Justin Jefferson? Despite his smallish frame, Addison has 80-catch, 1,000-yard, seven-score potential this year and every year as long as he's working with Jefferson. That upside propels him to around 75th overall in PPR seasonal leagues and closer to 80th overall in non-PPR. However, because his upside figures to be blocked by Jefferson's play, Addison could be the fourth wideout -- and potentially the seventh-to-10th player -- taken in rookie-only drafts.

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.87 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Antonio Cromartie

Accolades:

• 2022: Honorable mention All-Big Ten
  
• 2022: Third-lowest completion percentage allowed (39%) in Big Ten 
  

Summary:

Deonte Banks has good length and top-end speed to fulfill a man coverage role in the NFL. He is capable of staying in-phase up the boundary but does not get his eyes back to the ball. Banks is not afraid to be physical, but that can lead to him being too handsy downfield.

Strengths:

• One missed tackle all of 2022
• Good top-end speed to stay in-phase up the boundary
• Great length to play man coverage role

Weaknesses:

• Handsy in coverage downfield
• Limited ball production as a result of not getting his eyes back
• Missed all but two games during the 2022 season due to injury

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.35 seconds
• Vertical: 42 inches
• Broad Jump: 11 feet, 4 inches

The Bills traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft to select Kincaid from Utah at No. 25 overall. While he's listed as a tight end, the expectation is the Bills will use Kincaid as a big slot receiver. He's worth drafting in all redraft leagues with a late-round pick as a low-end starting option. In rookie-only drafts for Dynasty leagues, Kincaid is worth a first-round pick. He will likely be a big part of Buffalo's passing game along with Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Dawson Knox, and that's a good thing since Kincaid is associated with Josh Allen. At Utah, Kincaid finished 2022 with 70 catches, 890 yards and eight touchdowns, and he could be a standout playmaker in the NFL. While he might struggle as a rookie tight end given the history of the position, he still has the potential to succeed in a big way given his expected role and his quarterback.

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 84.13 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Vita Vea

Accolades:

• 2022: Consensus first-team All-Big Ten
• 2022: Michigan Defensive Player of the Year
  

Summary:

Mazi Smith is one of the most athletic NTs to enter the NFL in a while. Not compact, but tall and wide. His flashes of pass-rush ability are outstanding; push-pull, arm over, straight bull rush all very solid, although he's not a bulldozer pushing the pocket. His leverage isn't great. He does adequate planting roots against doubles teams, but it's not a specialty. His run-stopping is mostly contingent upon him using his athleticism to get to the ball. He's not a tremendous block-shedder right now. However, he tracks down RBs very well for being a large NT. He won't be an every-down player in the NFL, but his physical profile and pass-rushing refinement make him a fun NT prospect.

Strengths:

• Tall, thick frame; unique for the NT spot
• Veteran-caliber pass-rush moves to win up the field
• Has the athleticism to get to RBs in close quarters, and has a large tackling radius

Weaknesses:

• Could get a tick stronger
• Leverage is very high for an inside rusher, which saps his power
• Not a tremendous block-shedder

Combine Results:

• Bench Press: 34 reps

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 87.73 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Lucas Niang

Accolades:

• 2022: First-team All-Big 12
  
• 2022: One sack allowed on 425 pass block snaps
  

Summary:

Anton Harrison is a young player with great strength. His technique has improved over the past year, showing an ability to adjust his feet when engaged and good independent hand usage. He plays too high occasionally and yet is still able to create torque through his core.

Strengths:

• Comfortable through his arc, does not abandon technique
• Drives his feet on contact in the run game
• Does some pulling and blocking in space
• Does a good job of adjusting his feet to stay engaged

Weaknesses:

• Average-to-below average recovery speed
• Below-average top-end speed
• Plays too high occasionally

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.98 seconds
• Vertical: 28.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 8 feet, 9 inches

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 87.80 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Chris Wormley

Accolades:

• Three-time All-ACC selection (second team in 2022)
  
• Top overall recruit in 2020 high school class (247Sports)
  

Summary:

Bryan Bresee is an interior defender who carries his weight really well and moves well for his size. He has overcome a lot of adversity in his life and playing career, so that should prepare him for the hardships that come with NFL life. Bresee does a good job of stacking blockers while keeping his eyes in the backfield but needs to improve his first-step quickness. An NFL team is likely to take a chance on him earlier than production warrants because of his athletic potential.

Strengths:

• Natural athlete who moves well for his size
• Does a good job of stacking blockers and keeping his eyes in the backfield
• Long arms to dictate action at the point of attack

Weaknesses:

• Average-to-below-average first-step quickness
• Would like to see more urgency in his pass-rush plan
• Limited pass-rush production

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.86 seconds
• Vertical: 29 inches
• Bench Press: 22 reps

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 88.90 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Zack Baun

Accolades:

• 2021-22: Combined 71 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks
  
• Heaviest player with 40-plus-inch vertical jump and sub-4.40-second 40-yard-dash time at NFL Combine since 2003 (238 pounds)
  

Summary:

Nolan Smith is the latest in a long line of dominant Georgia defenders destined for the early rounds. He's an undersized, quick-twitch athlete who plays much bigger than his size. He has the frame to add weight at the next level, but he'll also need to improve in pass coverage, something he was rarely asked to do for the Bulldogs.

Strengths:

• Elite change of direction, athleticism, twitchiness and quickness
• Despite lack of size, shows ability to hold ground vs. offensive tackles; can set the edge vs. the run
• Plus athlete who can play the flat in coverage
• Has open-field athleticism to make plays in space
• Can shoot gaps in zone stretch and be disruptive in backfield
• Can navigate through trash/down LOS to get to ball carrier, wrap-up tackler
• Plays much bigger than his size

Weaknesses:

• Undersized; will struggle to consistently generate pressure vs. bigger/stronger/quicker OT
• Not asked to do much in coverage
• Missed part of 2022 season with a pectoral injury

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.39 seconds
• Vertical: 41.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 8 inches