Pro Prospect Rankings – NFL Draft 2021

February 2021 Rankings
Offensive Players – Top 10 Rankings

* underclassmen
Player Ht/Wt School
Quarterbacks
1 * Trevor Lawrence 6-6, 215 Clemson
2 * Zach Wilson 6-3, 210 Brigham Young
3 * Trey Lance 6-4, 225 North Dakota State
4 * Justin Fields 6-3, 225 Ohio State
5 * Mac Jones 6-3, 215 Alabama
6 Kyle Trask 6-5, 240 Florida
7 Kellen Mond 6-3, 215 Texas A&M
8 Jamie Newman 6-4, 230 Wake Forest
9 Sam Ehlinger 6-3, 225 Texas
10 K.J. Costello 6-5, 225 Mississippi State

Running Backs
1 Travis Etienne 5-10, 205 Clemson
2 Najee Harris 6-2, 230 Alabama
3 * Javonte Williams 5-10, 200 North Carolina
4 * Chuba Hubbard 6-0, 210 Oklahoma State
5 Michael Carter 5-8, 200 North Carolina
6 * Jaret Patterson 5-9, 195 Buffalo
7 * Kenneth Gainwell 5-11, 195 Memphis
8 * Khalil Herbert 5-9, 210 Virginia Tech
9 Trey Sermon 6-1, 215 Ohio State
10 Rhamondre Stevenson 6-0, 245 Oklahoma

Tight Ends
1 * Kyle Pitts 6-6, 245 Florida
2 Pat Freiermuth 6-5, 255 Penn State
3 * Hunter Long 6-5, 250 Boston College
4 Tony Poljan 6-7, 265 Virginia
5 * Brevin Jordan 6-3, 245 Miami
6 Tre McKitty 6-5, 245 Georgia
7 Tommy Tremble 6-4, 245 Notre Dame
8 Matt Bushman 6-5, 240 Brigham Young
9 Luke Farrell 6-6, 255 Ohio State
10 Noah Gray 6-4, 240 Duke

Wide Receivers
1 * Ja’Marr Chase 6-0, 205 LSU
2 DeVonta Smith 6-1, 175 Alabama
3 * Jaylen Waddle 5-10, 185 Alabama
4 Kadarius Toney 6-0, 195 Florida
5 * Tutu Atwell 5-9, 165 Louisville
6 * Rashod Bateman 6-2, 210 Minnesota
7 * Rondale Moore 5-9, 180 Purdue
8 * Terrace Marshall 6-3, 200 LSU
10 * Elijah Moore 5-9, 185 Mississippi

NFL Draft 2021 – Two Round Mock Draft

February, 2021 * Underclassmen –
Selection order after Super Bowl LV – Pre-postseason workouts 2021

All underclassmen had until Jan. 18th to declare for the NFL Draft 2021. Players had three days to rescind their decision and return to school and still retain their college eligibility. No underclassmen rescinded their decision.

1st Round

# Team W/L Player Pos Ht/Wt School

1 Jacksonville 1-15 * Trevor Lawrence QB 6-6, 225 Clemson

2 NY Jets 2-14 * Zach Wilson QB 6-3, 210 Brigham Young

3 Miami (Houston) 4-12 DeVonta Smith WR 6-1, 175 Alabama

4 Atlanta 4-12 * Patrick Surtain CB 6-2, 205 Alabama

5 Cincinnati 4-11-1 * Ja’Marr Chase WR 6-0, 210 LSU

6 Philadelphia 4-11-1 * Jaylen Waddle WR 5-10, 185 Alabama

7 Detroit 5-11 * Penei Sewell OT 6-6, 330 Oregon

8 Carolina 5-11 * Justin Fields QB 6-3, 225 Ohio St

9 Denver 5-11 Rashawn Slater OG 6-4, 315 Northwestern

10 Dallas 6-10 * Christian Darrisaw OT 6-5, 315 Virginia Tech

11 NY Giants 6-10 * Gregory Rousseau DE 6-7, 265 Miami

12 San Francisco 6-10 * Caleb Farley CB 6-2, 205 Virginia Tech

13 LA Chargers 7-9 * Micah Parsons LB 6-3, 245 Penn State

14 Minnesota 7-9 Kwity Paye DE 6-4, 270 Michigan

15 New England 7-9 * Mac Jones QB 6-3, 215 Alabama

16 Arizona 8-8 * Kyle Pitts TE 6-6, 245 Florida

17 Las Vegas 8-8 * Christian Barmore DT 6-5, 315 Alabama

18 Miami 10-6 * Jaelan Phillips DE 6-5, 265 Miami

19 Washington 7-9 * Trey Lance QB 6-4, 225 North Dakota St

20 Chicago 8-8 * Jalen Mayfield OT 6-5, 325 Michigan

21 Indianapolis 11-5 Travis Etienne RB 5-10, 205 Clemson

22 Tennessee 11-5 * Jaycee Horn CB 6-1, 205 South Carolina

23 NY Jets (Seattle) 12-4 Kadarius Toney WR 5-11, 190 Florida

24 Pittsburgh 12-4 Najee Harris RB 6-2, 230 Alabama

25 Jacksonville (Rams) 10-6 * Samuel Cosmi OT 6-7, 310 Texas

26 Cleveland 11-5 Aaron Robinson CB 6-1, 195 Central Florida

27 Baltimore 11-5 * Wyatt Davis OG 6-4, 315 Ohio St

28 New Orleans 12-4 * Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah – LB 6-2, 215 Notre Dame

29 Buffalo 13-3 * Zaven Collins LB 6-4, 260 Tulsa

30 Green Bay 13-3 Alex Leatherwood OL 6-6, 315 Alabama

31 Kansas City 14-2 Landon Dickerson C 6-6, 325 Alabama

32 Tampa Bay 11-5 * Azeez Ojulari LB 6-3, 240 Georgia

Second Round

33 Jacksonville * Alijah Vera-Tucker OT 6-4, 315 Southern Cal

34 NY Jets * Javonte Williams RB 5-10, 220 North Carolina

35 Atlanta * Nick Bolton LB 6-0, 235 Missouri

36 Miami (Houston) * Eric Stokes CB 6-1, 185 Georgia

37 Philadelphia * Daviyon Nixon DT 6-3, 305 Iowa

38 Cincinnati * Pat Freiermuth TE 6-5, 255 Penn St

39 Carolina * Terrace Marshall WR 6-3, 200 LSU

40 Denver Levi Onwuzurike DT 6-3, 290 Washington

41 Detroit Kyle Trask QB 6-5, 240 Florida

42 NY Giants * Rashod Bateman WR 6-2, 210 Minnesota

43 San Francisco * Tyson Campbell CB 6-2, 195 Georgia

44 Dallas * Shaun Wade CB 6-1, 195 Ohio St

45 Jax (Minn) * Marvin Wilson DT 6-5, 305 Florida St

46 New England Carlos Basham DE 6-4, 285 Wake Forest

47 LA Chargers * Rondale Moore WR 5-9, 180 Purdue

48 Las Vegas * Ronnie Perkins DE 6-3, 245 Oklahoma

49 Arizona * Joe Tryon LB 6-5, 260 Washington

50 Miami * Jevon Holland S 6-1, 200 Oregon

51 Washington Teven Jenkins OT 6-6, 320 Oklahoma St

52 Chicago * Hunter Long TE 6-5, 255 Boston College

53 Tennessee Dillon Radunz OT 6-6, 300 North Dakota St

54 Indianapolis * Trevon Moehrig S 6-2, 205 Texas Christian

55 Pittsburgh Quincy Roche LB 6-3, 245 Miami

56 Seattle * Creed Humphrey C 6-5, 320 Oklahoma

57 LA Rams * Walker Little OT 6-7, 320 Stanford

58 Baltimore * Amon-Ra St. Brown WR 6-1, 195 Southern Cal

59 Cleveland D’Wayne Iskridge WR 5-9, 190 Western Michigan

60 New Orleans * Dylan Moses LB 6-3, 240 Alabama

61 Green Bay Richie Grant S 5-11, 200 Central Florida

62 Buffalo * Elijah Moore WR 5-9, 185 Mississippi

63 Kansas City * Greg Newsome CB 6-1, 190 Northwestern

64 Tampa Bay * Tutu Atwell WR 5-9, 165 Louisville

Pro Days 2021 – updated

With the NFL Combine 2021 cancelled this year, the upcoming Pro Days will be more important than ever. NFL scouts, coaches and general managers will canvas the country at colleges prior to the NFL Draft to get more updated information on prospects. With so many players having the shortest resumes collectively in recent memory, the late Pro Days can become a huge influence on the prospects potential with significant impact on his draft status.

NFL teams will canvass college campuses this offseason to catchup on scouting prospects for workouts, interviews and medical updates, all of which will have a huge effect on their final rating.

This schedule is updated and fluid according to the Pandemic and college situations.

Pro Days 2021

Feb 12
Clemson (passing drills with QB Trevor Lawrence and receivers)

March
5^th – Kansas
9^th – Kansas State
10^th – Wisconsin
10^th – Arkansas

11^th – Clemson
11^th – Nevada

12^th – Oklahoma
12^th – North Dakota State

16^th – Georgia Tech

17^th – Pittsburgh
17^th – Louisiana-Monroe

18^th – Auburn
18^th – Louisiana Tech
18^th – Georgia Tech
18^th – Buffalo
18^th – West Virginia

19^th – Texas Christian
19^th – Memphis19
19^th – Ohio U

22^nd – Iowa
22^nd – Colorado State
22^nd – Florida State
22^nd – Toledo

23^rd – Alabama
23rd – Central Michigan
23^rd – Iowa State
23^rd – Nebraska
23^rd – Purdue

24^th – Michigan State
24^th – Mississippi St
24^th – South Carolina
24^th – Western Michigan
24^th – Virginia

25^th – Mississippi
25^th – SMU
25^th – UMass
25^th – North Texas
25^th – Penn State
25^th – San Diego State
25^th – Western Michigan

26^th – Boston College
26^th – BYU
26^th – Michigan
26^th – Virginia Tech
26^th – South Dakota State

29^th – Miami (Fla.)
29^th – Miami (Oh.)
29^th – North Carolina
29^th – Duke
29^th – Louisiana-Laf

30^th – Louisville
30^th – Washington
30^th – Tulane

31th – Notre Dame
31th – Boise State
31th – Florida
31th – Kentucky

April
1^st – Oklahoma State
1^st – South Florida
1^st – Charlotte

9^th – Houston
9^th – UAB

The schedule will change throughout the offseason due to conflicts, the Covid 19 testing and changes in any regional combine commitments by the NFL.

Senior Bowl 2021 Game – Mond & Sample Earn MVP Honors

Senior Bowl 2021 Game

Draft Insiders’ Staff

QB Mond and DE Sample Earn Game MVP Honors

The 2021 Senior Bowl game was played after an impressive effort by the All-classic staff led by Director Jim Nagy. The condensed week of practices prior to the Saturday game came off without a glitch from the benefit of strict Pandemic guidelines and an expanded player roster.

With an interesting roster of pro prospects who completed the week of practices, physicals and interviews the All-star classic was a competitive contest that ended with a National team win over the American squad 27-24.

QB Kellen Mond of Texas A&M walked off with the MVP award after a clutch effort directing several drives to lead the National team throughout the second half when they scored all their points. Mond helped his cause, showing a strong arm, fine mobility and sound decision making. He heads the second tier of QB prospects entering the interview process prior the NFL Draft 2021.

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Runners Michael Carter and Rhondae Stevenson were featured often and produced. Carter displayed big play ability as both a runner and receiver and helped his cause immensely. Wideouts Amari Rodgers, Frank Darby and Shi Smith had nice performances and elevated their stock.

The NFL Draft usually benefits from the Senior Bowl defenders and this game featured several impact pass rushers in Cam Sample, Quincy Roche, Janarius Robinson and Patrick Jones. LB KJ Britt of Auburn had a strong game and picked up his keys quickly and had a burst to the ball to finish. Sample had an impressive game and earned Defensive MVP honors.

Linebackers, Jordan Smith and Baron Browning also made big plays during the game after a strong week of practices. Corner Aaron Robinson displayed fast developing coverage skills in the practices and joined the elite cover men in this class after an impressive overall week.

This was the final football action for the year with the offseason workout portion in disarray with both the NFL Combine and school Pro Days terminated or significantly curtailed. They could be completely closed out due to the Pandemic as teams face stiff limitations completing the scouting process. Zoom sessions may be the only interaction with players in many cases, between prospects and any perspective NFL teams.

Senior Bowl Game Players

Offensive Players
12 Mond, Kellen                        QB       Texas A&M       6024     205
11 Ehlinger, Sam                       QB       Texas             6014     222
7 Carter, Michael                       RB        North Carolina 5077     202
29 Stevenson, Rhamondre         RB        Oklahoma         5115     227
3 Rodgers, Amari                      WR       Clemson           5094     211
10 Felton, Demetric                   WR       UCLA             5085     189
13 Fitzpatrick, Dez                     WR       Louisville           6021     202
84 Darby, Frank                        WR       Arizona State    6001     194
13 Smith, Shi                            WR       South Carolina 5100     186
75 Radunz, Dillon                      OL        North Dakota St   6055 304
72 Hainsey, Robert                    OL        Notre Dame      6044     302
55 Hudson, James                    OL        Cincinnati          6043     302

Defensive Players
5 Sample, Cam                         DL        Tulane             6026     274
92 Odighizuwa, Osa                  DL        UCLA             6020     280
96 Robinson, Janarius             LB        Florida State     6050     266
90 Jones, Patrick                       DL        Pittsburgh         6044     264
49 Graham, Ta’Quon                 DL        Texas               6030     290
55 Roche, Quincy                      DL        Miami             6027     243
33 Britt, KJ                                LB        Auburn             6001     239
47 Smith, Elerson                      LB        Northern Iowa 6064     262
55 Browning, Baron                   LB        Ohio State        6031     241
31 Robinson, Aaron                   CB        Central Florida 5114     190
25 St. Juste, Benjamin             CB        Minnesota         6033     200
8 Taylor, Keith                           CB        Washington       6023     191
27 Grant, Richie                        S          Central Florida 5115     8200

Senior Bowl 2021 Game Day

Draft Insiders’ Staff

The 2021 Senior Bowl game is here with an interesting roster of pro prospects who completed the week of practices, physicals and interviews. The All-star classic worked through the global Pandemic with a slightly condensed schedule that started on Tuesday with the weigh=in and practices that continued thru Thursday. Director Jim Nagy assembled a quality larger roster of 135+ athletes in the event of any opt outs of the invited. The week went well setting the stage for the game Saturday at 2:30 pm Est on the NFL Network.

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Senior Bowl Game Day

Look for QBs, Jamie Newman and Ian Book will get extensive playing time especially after Mac Jones sustained a foot injury. Jones had an outstanding week of practices, but probably sits out the game.

Runners Larry Roundtree, Michael Carter and Rhondae Stevenson may not be household names, but should be featured here and given a chance to display their natural talent and capable of being impact playmakers Saturday. Carter is a well rounded back who can be a difference maker here.

Wideouts Frank Darby, Shi Smith, Josh Palmer and D’Wayne Eskridge are expected to be featured in the passing game. Darby and Eskridge were impressive over the practices and can be impact performers here. TEs Hunter Long, John Bates and Tre’ McKitty had strong practice sessions and could be featured in the passing game. They elevated their stock this week.

The NFL Draft 2021 could provide many defensive front seven prospects and this game features several impact pass rushers. DE Jonathan Cooper, Quincy Roche, Patrick Jones and Daelin Hayes showed a burst off the edge in practices and look to continue in a game with features no blitzing backers. Cooper is primed for a huge effort and created continuous havoc in matchups. Look for edge rushers, Jones and Roche to provide impact as outside rushers and possible difference makers in this game.

Linebackers, Chazz Surratt, Jordan Smith and Baron Browning made big plays in the practices. Surrant showed speed, instincts and playmaking ability this week. Look to them to be in the action throughout the contest to be the stars on their units. Corners Aaron Robinson, DJ Daniel, Ambry Thomas and Thomas Graham, displayed well developed coverage skills in the practices. They hope to prove NFL ready with a strong game performance that should elevate their stock. Safeties Richie Grant and Divine Deablo had strong weeks. Grant showed excellent range and versatility while Deablo displayed strong tackling.

This will be the final real football action in these prospects for the year with the offseason workout portion of the NFL Draft process hitting problems with both the NFL Combine and school Pro Days significantly curtailed if not completely closed out due to the Pandemic.

Senior Bowl Players to Watch

Offensive Players

7 Newman, Jamie                      QB       Wake Forest     6027     235
12 Book, Ian                               QB       Notre Dame      6000     210
10 Jones, Mac                            QB       Alabama           6025     217
7 Carter, Michael                       RB        North Carolina 5077     202
34 Rountree, Larry                    RB        Missouri            5106     216
29 Stevenson, Rhamondre       RB        Oklahoma         5115     227
84 Darby, Frank                        WR       Arizona State    6001     194
1 * Toney, Kadarius                   WR       Florida             5111     189
3 Rodgers, Amari                      WR       Clemson           5094     211
13 Smith, Shi                           WR       South Carolina 5100     186
85 Palmer, Josh                        WR       Tennessee        6012     210
1 Eskridge, D’Wayne                 WR       Western Michigan 5091 188
4 Collins, Nico                           WR       Michigan           6042     215
10 Felton, Demetric                   WR       UCLA             5085     189
16 Surratt, Sage                        WR       Wake Forest     6025     215
83 Granson, Kylen                     TE        SMU                 6021     242
87 McKitty, Tré                          TE        Georgia            6041     247
80 Long, Hunter                        TE        Boston College 6051     254
87 Bates, John                            TE        Boise State       6055     259
55 Hudson, James                     OL        Cincinnati          6043     302
71 Meinerz, Quinn                     OL        Wisconsin-White 6032 320
56 Anderson, Jack                     OL        Texas Tech       6046     309
73 Banks, Aaron                        OL        Notre Dame      6053     338
75 Radunz, Dillon                      OL        North Dakota St    6055 304

Defensive Players

9 Basham, Carlos                      DL        Wake Forest     6033     281
90 Jones, Patrick                       DL        Pittsburgh         6044     264
55 Roche, Quincy                      DL        Miami             6027     243
56 Hubert, Wyatt                       DL        Kansas State    6026     265
0 Cooper, Jonathan                   DL        Ohio State        6026     254
9 Hayes, Daelin                          DL        Notre Dame      6036     261
49 Graham, Ta’Quon                 DL        Texas               6030     290
50 Surratt, Chazz                       LB        North Carolina 6014     227
22 Smith, Jordan                       LB        UAB                 6061     255
55 Browning, Baron                   LB        Ohio State        6031     241
31 Robinson, Aaron                   CB        Central Florida 5114     190
14 Daniel, DJ                              CB        Georgia            5115     183
23 Rochell, Robert                     CB        Central Arkansas 5117 195
1 Thomas, Ambry                      CB        Michigan           5117     189
4 Graham, Thomas                   CB        Oregon             5104     193
25 Nasirildeen, Hamsah         SAF      Florida State     6031     213
26 Webb, Mark                          SAF      Georgia            6013     210
27 Grant, Richie                        SAF      Central Florida 5115     200
27 Deablo, Divine                      SAF      Virginia Tech     6033     226

Top 100 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2020

April, 2020 – Final Edition
NFL Draft Final Rankings * Declared Underclassmen

Frank Coyle – www.draftinsiders.com

      Pro Prospect Position / School
1 Joe Burrow QB       LSU
2 * Chase Young DE       Ohio State
3 Derrick Brown                       DT        Auburn
4 * Jeffrey Okudah                  CB        Ohio State
5 * Isaiah Simmons                 LB        Clemson
6 * Tristan Wirfs                      OT        Iowa
7 * Jerry Jeudy WR       Alabama
8 Justin Herbert                       QB       Oregon
9 * Tua Tagovailoa QB       Alabama
10 * Jedrick Wills OT        Alabama
11 Javon Kinlaw                        DT        South Carolina
12 * Henry Ruggs                      WR       Alabama
13 * Mekhi Becton                     OT        Louisville
14 * C.J. Henderson                  CB        Florida
15 * CeeDee Lamb                    WR       Oklahoma
16 * Andrew Thomas                 OT        Georgia
17 * Justin Jefferson                  WR       LSU
18 * Xavier McKinney                S          Alabama
19 * Kenneth Murray                  LB        Oklahoma
20 * Austin Jackson                   OT        USC
21 * K’Lavon Chaisson               LB        LSU
22 * A.J. Epenesa                      DE       Iowa
23 * D’Andre Swift                     RB        Georgia
24 * Ezra Cleveland                   OT        Boise State
25 Marlon Davidson                  DE       Auburn
26 * Patrick Queen                    LB        LSU
27 * J.K. Dobbins                      RB        Ohio State
28 * Jaylon Johnson                  CB        Utah
29 * Yetur Gross-Matos             DE       Penn State
30 * A.J. Terrell                          CB        Clemson
31 * Jordan Love                       QB       Utah State
32 Zack Baun                            LB        Wisconsin
33 * Tee Higgins                       WR       Clemson
34 Josh Jones                          OT        Houston
35 Julian Okwara                       LB        Notre Dame
36 * Grant Delpit                       S          LSU
37 * Cole Kmet                          TE        Notre Dame
38 Kristian Fulton                      CB        LSU
39 Denzel Mims                        WR       Baylor
40 Trevon Diggs                       CB        Alabama
41 * Cesar Ruiz                         C          Michigan
42 * Laviska Shenault                WR       Colorado
43 Chase Claypool                    WR       Notre Dame
44 Jeff Gladney                        CB        Texas Christian
45 * Clyde Edwards-Helaire        RB        LSU
46 Ashtyn Davis                        S          California
47 * Ross Blacklock                  DT        Texas Christian
48 * Antoine Winfield                 S          Minnesota
49 * Justin Madubuike               DT        Texas A&M
50 * Jonathan Taylor                  RB        Wisconsin
51 Brandon Aiyuk                      WR       Arizona St
52 * Terrell Lewis                       LB        Alabama
53 * Jalen Reagor                      WR       Texas Christian
54 Damon Arnette                     CB        Ohio State
55 * Curtis Weaver                     DE       Boise State
56 Kyle Dugger                         S          Lenoir-Rhyne
57 Michael Pittman                    WR       USC
58 * Isaiah Wilson                      OT        Georgia
59 Harrison Bryant                    TE        Florida Atlantic
60 Raekwon Davis                    DT        Alabama
61 * Matt Hennessy                   C          Temple
62 * K.J. Hamler                        WR       Penn State
63 Neville Gallimore                   DT        Oklahoma
64 * Albert Okwuegbunam          TE        Missouri
65 * Jacob Eason                      QB       Washington
66 Leki Fotu                              DT        Utah
67 Bryce Hall                             CB        Virginia
68 Josh Uche                            LB        Michigan
69 * Cam Akers                         RB        Florida State
70 Adam Trautman                    TE        Dayton
71 Troy Dye                              LB        Oregon
72 Zack Moss                           RB        Utah
73 * Noah Igbinoghene             CB        Auburn
74 Malik Harrison                       LB        Ohio State
75 * Lloyd Cushenberry              C          LSU
76 * Jake Fromm                       QB       Georgia
77 Bradlee Anae                        DE       Utah
78 * Tyler Biadasz                     C          Wisconsin
79 Lucas Niang                         OT        Texas Christian
80 * Jordan Elliott                      DT        Missouri
81 * Gabriel Davis                     WR       Central Florida
82 * James Lynch                      DE       Baylor
83 Matthew Peart                      OT        Connecticut
84 Van Jefferson                      WR       Florida
85 * Cameron Dantzler              CB        Mississippi State
86 Jeremy Chinn                       S          Southern Illinois
87 * Prince Tega Wanogho        OT        Auburn
88 Terrell Burgess                     S          Utah
89 Darrell Taylor                        LB        Tennessee
90 Logan Wilson                       LB        Wyoming
91 John Simpson                      OG       Clemson
92 Jabari Zuniga                       DE       Florida
93 Robert Hunt                          OG       Louisiana-Lafayette
94 * Netane Muti                       OG       Fresno State
95 * Hunter Bryant                     TE        Washington
96 Shane Lemieux                     OG       Oregon
97 Jordyn Brooks                      LB        Texas Tech
98 Troy Pride                            CB        Notre Dame
99 Ben Bredeson                      OG       Michigan
100 J.R. Reed                           S          Georgia

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

NFL Draft 2020 – D’Andre Swift & J.K. Dobbins Top Solid Running Back Class

Running Backs – Grade: B
Positional Overview:
This year’s running back position is an above average group after an ordinary class last April. Underclassmen will once again dominate from among the top prospects with most having early NFL starting grades. This class could supply up to as many as 2-3 #1 picks with Swift, Dobbins and Taylor good candidates. There should be possibly 5-6 prospects in the top 100 picks. Dobbins is a tough runner in the mold of short power feature backs. Swift is an emerging back with a nice combination of quickness and power. Cam Akers is a quick power back with well-rounded skills to be ready for NFL starting duty. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is an honest back with NFL starting talent to surprise. Zack Moss, Eno Benjamin, Lamical Perine, AJ Dillon and Anthony McFarland all figure in the middle rounds. Moss and Dillon give their clubs physical runners who can move the chains. Benjamin is a burner who can change a game. McFarland is a playmaker who figures to fill a few roles as a 1A type. Antonio Gibson can provide impact as receiver after time as a wideout. Mike Warren is an emerging highly-underrated talent to be a three-down workhorse and one of the surprises of this class. This class should produce as many as 7-10 quality feature backs with a few at the top of the class capable of becoming early pro starters. Another hidden gem is Pete Guerriero who we scouted extensively and he has the skills to be a quality role weapon with the athleticism to be a good pro. He is our highest rated small college prospect. This class could provide 15-20 selected in the seven rounds. This position will also provide many return specialists and 3rd down backs.

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NFL Teams in need:
1. Chiefs 5. Chargers
2. Steelers 6. Rams
3. Bengals 7. Falcons
4. 49ers 8. Raiders

NFL Premier Player
Derrick Henry
Blue Chip – D’Andre Swift
Blue Chip – J.K. Dobbins
Red Chip – Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Rising – Cam Akers
Falling – Jonathan Taylor
Underrated – AJ Dillon
Overrated – Eno Benjamin
Sleeper – Anthony McFarland
Hidden Gem – Zack Moss
Boom/Bust – Cam Akers
Longterm Surprise – Lamical Perine

Positional Traits
Best Athlete – D’Andre Swift
Inside Runner – AJ Dillon
Outside Run – D’Andre Swift
Goal line Runner – AJ Dillon
Best All-purpose – D’Andre Swift
Best Hands – D’Andre Swift
Best After Catch – Antonio Gibson
Best Blocker – Cam Akers
Most Durable – Jonathan Taylor
Best Instincts – J.K. Dobbins
Best Intangibles – Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Top Running Backs Prospects
1 * D’Andre Swift – Georgia
2 * J.K. Dobbins – Ohio State
3 * Jonathan Taylor – Wisconsin
4 * Clyde Edwards-Helaire – LSU
5 * Cam Akers – Florida State
6 Zack Moss – Utah
7 * Eno Benjamin – Arizona State
8 Lamical Perine – Florida
9 * AJ Dillon – Boston College
10 * Anthony McFarland – Maryland
11 Joshua Kelley – UCLA
12 Antonio Gibson – Memphis
13 Ke’Shawn Vaughn – Vanderbilt
14 Darrynton Evans – Appalachian State
15 * Michael Warren – Cincinnati
16 Deshawn McClease – Virginia Tech
17 * Salvon Ahmed – Washington
18 Scottie Phillips – Mississippi
19 * Pete Guerriero – Monmouth University
20 * DeeJay Dallas – Miami

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Top 50 Prospects for the NFL Draft 2020

Frank Coyle/ Head Scout /Publisher
* Declared Underclassmen – Post-NFL Combine Rankings

     Pro Prospect       /             Pos   / Ht / Wt       / School
1 Joe Burrow QB 6-4, 220            LSU
2 * Chase Young DE 6-5, 265            Ohio State
3 * Isaiah Simmons OLB      6-4, 225            Clemson
4 Derrick Brown DT        6-5, 320            Auburn
5 * Jeffrey Okudah CB 6-1, 200            Ohio State
6 * Tristan Wirfs OT        6-5, 320            Iowa
7 * Mekhi Becton OT        6-6, 355            Louisville
8 * Jerry Jeudy WR 6-1, 195            Alabama
9 Justin Herbert                       QB 6-6, 235            Oregon
10 * Tua Tagovailoa                  QB       6-1, 215            Alabama
11 * Jedrick Wills                       OT        6-5, 315            Alabama
12 Javon Kinlaw                        DT        6-6, 310            South Carolina
13 * C.J. Henderson                  CB        6-1, 190            Florida
14 * Andrew Thomas OT        6-5, 320            Georgia
15 * CeeDee Lamb                    WR       6-2, 190            Oklahoma
16 * K’Lavon Chaisson OLB      6-4, 235            LSU
17 * Henry Ruggs                      WR       6-0, 190            Alabama
18 * A.J. Epenesa                      DE       6-6, 280            Iowa
19 * Xavier McKinney S          6-1, 200            Alabama
20 * Yetur Gross-Matos DE       6-5, 265            Penn State
21 * Kenneth Murray ILB       6-2, 245            Oklahoma
22 * D’Andre Swift RB        5-9, 215            Georgia
23 * Justin Jefferson WR       6-2, 190            LSU
24 * Austin Jackson OT        6-6, 310            USC
25 * J.K. Dobbins                      RB        5-10, 220          Ohio State
26 * Jordan Love                       QB       6-4, 220            Utah State
27 * Patrick Queen                    LB        6-1, 230            LSU
28 Marlon Davidson DE       6-3, 275            Auburn
29 * Tee Higgins                       WR       6-4, 205            Clemson
30 * Cole Kmet                          TE        6-6, 250            Notre Dame
31 * Grant Delpit                       S          6-3, 210            LSU
32 Kristian Fulton CB        6-0, 190            LSU
33 Brandon Aiyuk WR       6-1, 195            Arizona St
34 * Jonathan Taylor RB        5-11, 220          Wisconsin
35 * Laviska Shenault WR       6-2, 225            Colorado
36 * Ezra Cleveland OT        6-6, 310            Boise State
37 Julian Okwara OLB      6-5, 240            Notre Dame
38 Trevon Diggs CB        6-2, 210            Alabama
39 Zack Baun OLB      6-3, 235            Wisconsin
40 Josh Jones OT        6-7, 310            Houston
41 * Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB        5-8, 210            LSU
42 * A.J. Terrell                          CB        6-2, 190            Clemson
43 Raekwon Davis DT        6-7, 310            Alabama
44 * Jaylon Johnson                  CB        6-0, 190            Utah
45 * Cesar Ruiz C          6-3, 320            Michigan
46 Chase Claypool WR       6-4, 225            Notre Dame
47 * Ross Blacklock DT        6-4, 305            Texas Christian
48 * Terrell Lewis                       OLB      6-5, 250            Alabama
48 * Justin Madubuike               DT        6-3, 305            Texas A&M
49 * Jalen Reagor WR       5-11, 195          Texas Christian
50 * Antoine Winfield                 S          5-10, 200          Minnesota

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

NFL Draft 2020 Remains Scheduled for April 23-25 in Las Vegas

NFL Draft 2020 Remains Scheduled for April 23-25 in Las Vegas – All Public Events Cancelled –

The NFL announced this week that the NFL Draft 2020 will proceed as scheduled April 23-25 and will be televised. The annual selection process will no longer include public events in Las Vegas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell explained in a news release that the decision to cancel events in Las Vegas was made with guidance from medical experts such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and in coordination with public authorities in Nevada and Las Vegas.

The league also said that it is currently exploring “innovative options for how the process will be conducted and will provide that information as it becomes available.”

“This decision reflects our foremost priority — the health and safety of all fans and citizens,” Goodell in a statement. “While this outcome is disappointing both to the NFL and to the Las Vegas community, we look forward to partnering with the Raiders, the City of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for a future NFL Draft as well as evaluating opportunities for other major NFL events in Las Vegas in the future, including the Super Bowl.”

Raiders owner Mark Davis released the following statement on Monday’s news:
“After careful consideration, the Las Vegas Raiders, the NFL, the NFLPA and the LVCVA have decided to cancel the 2020 Las Vegas NFL Draft celebration,” Davis said. “Health and safety has always been our top priority, so despite it being a major disappointment, this was the right decision. I would like to thank Governor [Steve] Sisolak and the LVCVA for all of the passion they put into creating an event that would have been second to none. Although Las Vegas lost this chance to shine, there will be many more opportunities to show the world just what Las Vegas is made of. Whether it be the Draft, the Pro Bowl or the Super Bowl, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World is ready!”

The NFL announced last week that teams were prohibited from conducting pre-draft visits to team facilities due to the worldwide COVID-19 crisis.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Pro Day Schedule 2020

The pro day schedule is below. In most cases, it is the final opportunity for pro prospects to impress NFL scouts. Players that were not invited to the NFL Combine or play in a postseason All-star games, showcase their skills most likely at the friendly confines of our college facilities. Many injured players get one final chance to show their talent and level of rehab. Some obscure players jump out at workouts and leave a lasting impression on scouts to earn a late selection in the NFL Draft which is only weeks away. DraftInsiders.com will factor in all the workouts in our Yearbook (early April) and Update Report (late April) in our positional rankings, final Top 300 Prospects Ranking and complete seven round Mock Draft.

March 5
Kansas

March 6
Auburn
Bucknell

March 10
Oklahoma State
Wyoming

March 11
Arkansas
Colorado
Oklahoma, 10 a.m.
Oregon State
Wisconsin

March 12
Clemson
Nebraska
Oregon
Princeton
Southern Illinois
Tulsa

March 13
Georgia Southern
Michigan
Portland State

March 16
Arizona State
Temple
Vanderbilt

March 17
Arizona
Fresno State
Missouri
Penn State

March 18
Boston College
Georgia
Illinois State
Michigan State
Pittsburgh

March 19
South Carolina
South Carolina State
Stanford
Western Michigan

March 20
Arkansas State
California
UNC-Charlotte
Virginia Tech

March 23
Indiana
Iowa
Memphis
North Carolina
Syracuse

March 24
Alabama, 10 a.m.
Cincinnati
Iowa State
Texas A&M
UCLA

March 25
Baylor
Connecticut
Dayton
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Navy
North Carolina State
Ohio State
Rhode Island
USC
Utah State
West Virginia

March 26
Louisiana Tech
Louisville
Mississippi State
North Dakota State
North Texas
SMU
Tennessee
UCF
Utah
Wake Forest

March 27
Appalachian State
Florida State
Kentucky
Lenoir-Rhyne
San Diego State
TCU

March 30
Ball State
South Florida

March 31
Florida
Houston
Southern Mississippi
Washington

April 1
Florida International
Louisiana-Lafayette
Miami
Notre Dame
Texas
Washington State

April 2
Boise State
Florida Atlantic
Montana
Purdue
Tulane, 1 p.m.

April 3
LSU

April 7
Liberty

April 8
Texas Tech
Virginia

April 9
Alabama (Tua Tagovailoa workout)

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

Pro Prospect Rankings – NFL Draft 2021