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[Dynasty] 2019 NFL Draft Class (1 Viewer)

NFL Media's Lance Zierlein compared Marshall WR Tyre Brady to Titans WR Tajae Sharpe.

Zierlein admits that because "elements" of Brady's (6'3/211) game can be "tough to reconcile," finding a good comparison was difficult. He explains, "his technique for making simple, short catches can be rudimentary, but he'll make circus catches that require intense focus down the field." Brady didn't perform the athletic testing at the NFL Scouting Combine and will need to have a strong pro day on March 13th in order to retain his mid-round draft stock.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 12:45 PM
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NFL Media's Lance Zierlein believes Missouri TE Kendall Blanton has "untapped potential."

A lot of Blanton's (6'6/265) theoretical upside revolves around his athletic ability, but he posted just a 15th percentile athletic composite score at the NFL combine. He's a massive human being but his 4.95 40-yard dash doesn't cut it. Zierlein writes optimistically that "the potential is there to compete for a roster spot as a late-rounder or undrafted free agent."

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 11:07 AM
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Bleacher Report's Matt Miller said Kentucky RB Benny Snell, Kansas State RB Alex Barnes, and Florida RB Jordan Scarlett "lack creativity/agility to be more than downhill runners."

Both Snell (5'11/223) and Scarlett (5'11/208) didn't test well at the NFL Scouting Combine, but Barnes was a 99th-percentile SPARQ athlete. However, Barnes excelled in drills that aren't correlated to NFL success and was average in the drills that are semi-correlated, and that average athleticism was evident on tape according to Miller. This third tier of runners aren't generating much positive buzz.

SOURCE: Matt Miller on Twitter

Mar 10, 2019, 1:36 PM
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NFL Media's Lance Zierlein ranks Missouri WR Emanuel Hall as his No. 8 overall receiver.

Hall (6'2/201) was described as a "one-trick pony" by Zierlein because of his reliance on the go route, which Hall listed as his favorite route. But the good news is that Hall is really good at running it, leading to a high-end 14.3 yards per target. Zierlein questions if Hall will have an immediate impact with NFL corners having enough size and speed to somewhat hang with him, but the analyst projects Hall as a "low-volume, high-impact WR2/WR3" once he improves in other areas in the route tree. After setting a new broad jump record at the NFL Scouting Combine, it would be a minor surprise if he fell to Day 3.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 2:17 PM
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Georgia WR Mecole Hardman compared to Tyler Lockett by NFL Media's Lance Zeirlein.

This comparison is very favorable for Hardman (5'10/187) and is definitely a bit of a projection. When Lockett was entering the NFL Draft, he was coming off back-to-back 1,200-yard, 11-touchdown seasons and Hardman doesn't have 1,200 yards in his entire career. However, Hardman has been transitioning from corner to receiver, which explains the lack of production. NFL teams will be debating how early to take the speedster because his selection comes with lots of development.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 3:02 PM
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An NFL wide receivers coach doesn't see Fresno State WR KeeSean Johnson on the outside and is "not as quick as you want inside."

Johnson (6'1/201) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds and only had a 30-inch vertical at the NFL Scouting Combine, showing his limitations as an athlete. These limitations will keep him out of Day 2, but his above-average college production and positioning on passes make him a respectable Day 3 prospect. Johnson had three straight seasons with at least 775 yards and six touchdowns, including last year's 1,340-yard, 8-touchdown season.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 3:31 PM
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NFL Media's Lance Zierlein believes Auburn WR Darius Slayton "has the traits and talent to become a WR2/3 with more work."

An NFL scout called Auburn's 2018 offense "dysfunctional" and "outdated" which prevented Slayton from showing his true potential. Zierlein expects Slayton to be a field stretcher with his "electric deep ball speed" but his ball tracking is "a mixed bag." Slayton needs to be straightened up mechanically but the tools are there. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Slayton ran the forty in 4.39 seconds and had a 40.5 vertical jump.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 3:13 PM
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NFL Media's Lance Zierlein said Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin "the talent to be an NFL backup."

That might sound like a negative comment, but that's more of a compliment given his lack of career production at Ohio State. Zierlein believes that McLaurin will have more of an impact than the typical backup receiver because of his special teams contributions. If McLaurin does sneak into a starting lineup, he offers 4.35 speed and an NFL wide receivers coach noted that he was running better routes at the Senior Bowl than he was running during the 2018 season, which is a testament to his work ethic. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy called McLaurin a future CEO.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 2:55 PM
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An NFL wide receivers coach said Texas Tech WR Antoine Wesley "can't run."

The receivers coach praised Wesley's football IQ and character, but we'd argue that running is important for football players, so this wasn't a great evaluation. NFL Media's Lance Zierlein mentions similar weaknesses, but he also calls Wesley's hands "automatic" and talks up his size and leaping ability. Most lengthy and slow receivers have struggled in the NFL, so odds are stacked against Wesley but his character and football IQ increase those odds.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 2:48 PM
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An NFL scout said that San Jose State TE Josh Oliver can play in the slot.

"He needs to get better as a blocker so he can stay on the field on every down," but Oliver has some upside as a receiver. Before the NFL Scouting Combine, Oliver was viewed as a Day 3 prospect, but he may have played himself into the third round after running a 4.63-second forty. As a senior at San Jose State, Oliver caught 56 passes for 709 yards with four touchdowns.

SOURCE:  NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 5:39 PM
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An NFL tight ends coach said Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger can "get you 50 to 60 catches a year" if you feed him.

The coach literally means feed him food, not feed him targets. "You feed him, get him stronger and you'll have an NFL starter," he continued. Sternberger (6'4/251) isn't the fastest, but he was really productive in his lone season at Texas A&M, averaging 10.7 yards per target while scoring 10 touchdowns. Even if he doesn't offer a bunch as a blocker, Sternberger offers enough as a receiver to warrant a Day 2 or early Day 3 selection.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 5:13 PM
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An NFL scout said he wouldn't take Stanford TE Kaden Smith until Day 3.

Smith (6'5/255) appears to be teetering on the Day 2/3 borderline, but his 4.92-second 40-yard dash may have made him more likely to come off the board on Day 3. The scout said, "Nothing really stands out" when you watch his tape and his advanced metrics show a pretty average prospect as well. In a pretty stacked tight end class, it wouldn't be shocking to see a couple of the Tier 3 tight ends slide down the board.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 5:22 PM
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An NFL running backs coach said Boise State RB Alexander Mattison isn't explosive but "just got it done."

The coach compares Mattison to Alex Collins, who has had periods of NFL success, while NFL Media's Lance Zierlein suggests Mike Gillislee as a comp. Mattison ran the 40-yard dash in 4.67 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, but Mattison's value is in his youth, durability, and sneaking receiving ability. At Boise State last season, Mattison carried the rock 302 times and caught 27 passes. Mattison is best suited for Day 3.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 10, 2019, 4:31 PM
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I asked Dane Brugler a question on his chat in the Athletic and I asked about Jacobs and Metcalf specifically because I know those are his top rated WR and RB.  I asked him how he'd rank those two players if they were in last years class and how he'd rank them vs draft eligible players in 2020 draft because. I enjoy those comparing classes to get an idea of strength at top of draft so if anyone else cares I thought I'd post his answers below.

 1. Jacobs would be No. 2, behind only Saquon Barkley. Metcalf would be No. 3 behind Ridley and Moore.

2. I haven't scouted the 2020 class enough to really know, but several of the 2020 WR prospects have caught my eye. Jerry Jeudy looks like a stud, Colorado WR is fun. Tee Higgins at Clemson. CeeDee Lamb. I won't be surprised if these guys have a higher grade than Metcalf.

 
NFL Media's Lance Zierlein compares Notre Dame RB Dexter Williams to former NFL running back Rashard Mendenhall.

If you don't remember Mendenhall he was a solid -- if not spectacular -- starting tailback until it feel apart somewhat spectacularly. Williams (5'11/212) did not light up the combine, but he was a very productive player for Notre Dame, and is viewed by many as a "sleeper" in this class. Zierlein notes his strengths include his "Loose hips to flow where his eyes take him, impressive acceleration, and adequate decisiveness as interior runner." He also notes that everything with Williams is a small sample size, and he has an arrest and four-game suspension in his background. "His evaluation could require additional character work and his relative lack of experience could mean a slower integration into an NFL offense," writes Zierlein, "however, he offers exciting upside with the talent to become a productive, NFL starter."

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 11, 2019, 4:32 PM
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NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein believes Washington State RB James Williams needs a "wide-open" scheme.

Williams (5'9/197) left school early after three productive seasons wish Washington State, but he didn't test particularly well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and there are concerns about both his size and athleticism. Zierlein also notes that he "Plays with oily hips and slippery feet," and that the former Cougar "Has athleticism to become effective route-runner." "He may need to find a more wide-open scheme to operate in," Zierlein writes in the overview, "but there is enough talent there to challenge for the 53 [man roster.]"

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 11, 2019, 2:59 PM
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Reese's Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy compared Georgia State WR Penny Hart to Jamison Crowder.

Crowder just signed a three-year deal with $17 million guaranteed, so this is good company to be in if you are Hart (5'8/180). Unfortunately, Hart didn't receive an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine to compete with the other top wide receivers, but he did have a good week at the Reese's Senior Bowl. Hart is expected to be selected during Day 3 and will compete for a 53-man roster spot as a rookie.

SOURCE: Jim Nagy on Twitter

Mar 11, 2019, 6:59 PM
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An NFL scout worries that too many of West Virginia QB Will Grier's throws were "tied directly to scheme and pre-snap reads."

This has been a common concern, but it's hard to measure how much of his production should be credited to Grier and how much should be credited to West Virginia's pass-friendly system and schedule. One interesting counterpoint to the scout's argument is Grier's high-end in-game accuracy. FiveThirtyEight's Josh Hermsmeyer gives Grier the second-highest chances of averaging 7.1 yards per attempt in the NFL, in part to Grier's above average "completion percentage over expected (CPOE)" metric that measures accuracy.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 11, 2019, 7:51 PM
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Faust said:
An NFL scout worries that too many of West Virginia QB Will Grier's throws were "tied directly to scheme and pre-snap reads."

This has been a common concern, but it's hard to measure how much of his production should be credited to Grier and how much should be credited to West Virginia's pass-friendly system and schedule. One interesting counterpoint to the scout's argument is Grier's high-end in-game accuracy. FiveThirtyEight's Josh Hermsmeyer gives Grier the second-highest chances of averaging 7.1 yards per attempt in the NFL, in part to Grier's above average "completion percentage over expected (CPOE)" metric that measures accuracy.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 11, 2019, 7:51 PM
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No one seems to mention that before he transfered to WVU he was playing very well as a freshman at Florida in a very unfriendly QB system that totally fell apart without him.

 
NFL Media's Lance Zierlein compares Michigan State RB LJ Scott to Jordan Howard.

Howard has had flashes of success, but he falls into the replaceable basket as a run-first power back. That's why Howard makes sense as Scott's (6'1/225) player comparison. At Michigan State, Scott had 11 touchdowns as a freshman and nearly had 1,000 yards as a sophomore, but he followed those two seasons up with a 4.5 YPC season as a junior and a five-game campaign as a senior. It's been a while since we have seen Scott's best football, so Scott is certainly headed towards a Day 3 selection with a chance to go undrafted.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Mar 11, 2019, 8:35 PM
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menobrown said:
I asked Dane Brugler a question on his chat in the Athletic and I asked about Jacobs and Metcalf specifically because I know those are his top rated WR and RB.  I asked him how he'd rank those two players if they were in last years class and how he'd rank them vs draft eligible players in 2020 draft because. I enjoy those comparing classes to get an idea of strength at top of draft so if anyone else cares I thought I'd post his answers below.

 1. Jacobs would be No. 2, behind only Saquon Barkley. Metcalf would be No. 3 behind Ridley and Moore.

2. I haven't scouted the 2020 class enough to really know, but several of the 2020 WR prospects have caught my eye. Jerry Jeudy looks like a stud, Colorado WR is fun. Tee Higgins at Clemson. CeeDee Lamb. I won't be surprised if these guys have a higher grade than Metcalf.
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Number 1 is insane. Guice is a better prospect than Jacobs who was practically unheard of until the season ended. 

 
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