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Someone asked for some short notes on each player so I've edited this post.
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- Teddy Bridgewater - Unquestioned #1 QB in this class. The tape and Metrics don't lie. Floor of early career Brady/Ryan. Ceiling of Peyton Manning with the right weapons.
- Johnny Manziel - I don't think he can play structured football. Team needs to just let him do his thing on the field. Floor: Andy Dalton. Ceiling: Tony Romo.
- Blake Bortles - Where's the upside? Probably going to go 1st round, but I see Ryan Nassib in his game.
- Zach Mettenberger - Strong arm and actually uses it and arguably has as much upside as any QB. He and Norv Turner or Bruce Arians will be a match made in heaven. Floor: Brandon Weeden. Ceiling: Carson Palmer.
- Derek Carr - Will probably get taken ahead of Mettenberger. Big arm but didn't use it in that offense last two years. Ceiling: Matt Stafford/Jay Cutler.
- Jimmy Garoppolo - One of the quickest releases I've measured on video. Loses too much velocity because of that that release. I think he can be a better version of Christian Ponder.
- Brett Smith - Very athletic, but questionable deep arm strength. Quick release, can throw on the run. Can be a legit starter with the right coaching. A better version of Matt McGloin.
- Stephen Morris - One of the strongest arms in the draft. Better TD/INT ratio than Logan Thomas and quite athletic himself. Give me Morris over Thomas if that's the type you want.
- AJ McCarron - Could be a really good backup. Floor: Kyle Orton. Ceiling: Alex Smith
- Keith Wenning - Clean mechanics, balanced, pocket presence. Reminds me of Ryan Griffin on the Saints.
- David Fales - Looks good when he has to get the ball out quick, but seems to lose arm strength when he has to elongate his delivery. I see Kirk Cousins/Matt Flynn.
- Connor Shaw - Rich man's Jordan Lynch. Intrigued by his numbers in the SEC and athletic ability.
- Tajh Boyd - Reminds me of Donovan McNabb. Can throw deep but not short.
- Isaiah Crowell - Power, vision, quickness. Others have said it, but the best pure runner in this draft. Relentless against contact. Also one of the younger RBs (he's 2 years younger than Terrance West).
- Tre Mason - The youngest RB in this draft. I think his best days are ahead of him.
- Bishop Sankey - One of the "safer" RB prospects. Excellent production and measurables. High character. Reminds me of Zac Stacy.
- Jeremy Hill - Worried about his character. Very good in Yards After Contact. Soft hands.
- Lache Seastrunk - I see a CJ Spiller type of career.
- Jerick McKinnon - A younger version of Seastrunk.
- Carlos Hyde - This year's Eddie Lacy in the right spot.
- Andre Williams - Michael Turner/Alfred Morris on the right team.
- Lorenzo Taliaferro - A bigger version of Charles Sims. Very good agility and balance for a 230-pounder. Great in pass pro and great hands. Everydown potential, but will probably be a late-rounder.
- Stephen Houston - Has as much upside as Andre Williams, except he can catch the ball.
- Charles Sims - One of the most pro-ready RBs, but one of the oldest as well. Already 23. Great in pass pro and great hands.
- James White - Similar level of talent to Ka'Deem Carey. Poor man's Giovani Bernard.
- Ka’Deem Carey - I don't think he's as slow as his 40 suggests. Just never been a fan, but he's here on production.
- Devonta Freeman - Interchangeable with Carey and White.
- Terrance West - Slippery runner, great balance, runs under controlled. 3-down potential, but not that high on him.
- Storm Johnson - I like what he adds to the passing game.
- Tyler Gaffney - Solid all-around player with great size.
- Henry Josey - Give me Josey over De'Anthony Thomas if I want a "speed" back. This year's Chris Thompson.
- Darrin Reaves - The 2nd youngest RB in this draft after Mason. Looked very good vs LSU. Arbitrage play on Devonta Freeman. Solid production. On paper, he looks like Maurice Jones-Drew.
- Tim Cornett - Basically a younger version of Charles Sims. Reminds me of former Packer Ryan Grant.
- Senorise Perry - Asset in pass game which is why he was on the field so much with Bridgewater. Legit speed on tape. Reminds me of Khiry Robinson.
- George Atkinson III - If he had Tim Cornett's production, he'd be a 1st rounder. This year's Michael Ford. A size/speed freak.
- David Fluellen - Not good in pass pro, but the quickness and on-field speed are there.
- Silas Redd - Looked very good last year when healthy. Had a personal Pro Day recently but don't know what he ran.
- Antonio Andrews - Great production and solid Yards After Contact metrics. He's like a bigger version of Ka'Deem Carey.
- Marion Grice - Passing down specialist that doesn't like contact. I'd convert him to WR.
- Damien Williams - Size/speed guy to keep an eye on.
- James Wilder Jr. - Character concerns. Arguably one of the most physical between the tackles runners outside of Crowell.
- Tim Flanders - Quickness and juking ability that don't show up in timed measurables. Bigger version of Ronnie Hillman.
- Charcandrick West - Vertical leaped 41" and broad jumped 10'10". That's all you need to know.
- Robert Godhigh - Ridiculous per carry and per reception stats. Darren Sproles upside.
- Mike Evans - Put him a vertical offense and call it a day. Michael Floyd/Vincent Jackson upside.
- Sammy Watkins - Looks like a better version of Torrey Smith. He just looks more effortless than Smith.
- Davante Adams - Redzone monster. Hakeem Nicks upside.
- Allen Robinson - I don't think he's that polished yet, but deadly on screens.
- Brandin Cooks - One of the safest "small" WRs to come by in a while. True WR and not a gadget player.
- Jordan Matthews - Smart player, works hard. Somewhere between Eric Decker and Keenan Allen.
- Odell Beckham, Jr. - Versatile. Jump ball skills. A combo of Percy Harvin and Golden Tate.
- Cody Latimer - Untapped potential. Great hands. Upside to be a #1 receiver.
- Donte Moncrief - Needs to improve those hands, but the upside is there. If he had Latimer's hands, he'd be up there with Evans/Watkins.
- Paul Richardson - He does one thing so well that I'd draft him just for that. Kenny Stills/Mario Manningham upside.
- Marqise Lee - Very good YAC. Don't like the hands. Kendall Wright upside.
- Jarvis Landry - I should probably have him lower, but his skills are legit. Future might be in the slot. Compared him to Earl Bennett.
- Kelvin Benjamin - Someone please move him to TE. He's only 9 lbs lighter than Zach Ertz at the same height.
- Martavis Bryant - Size/speed freak. I like him better than Justin Hunter.
- Cody Hoffman - Produced early his career. Very good in RedZone. I think there were legit reasons for his underwhelming Senior season.
- Chris Boyd - What could have been if he hadn't gotten kicked off the team? Love his hands and body control. Don't be fooled by poor measurables.
- Quincy Enunwa - Another size/speed freak. A better version of Chris Harper. Someone should use him like Marcel Reece.
- Jared Abbrederis - One of the best route runners. Looks great when not pressed.
- Ryan Grant - Great production last two seasons. Excellent route runner with solid hands and not afraid to go up and get the ball.
- Eric Thomas - Poor man's Justin Blackmon. I also see some Pierre Garcon in his game.
- Josh Huff - Poor man's Marqise Lee. Very slipper after the catch.
- Robert Herron - Looked better in his Junior season. Closest thing to Steve Smith in this draft.
- Matt Hazel - I like his routes and hands.
- TJ Jones - Basically a lighter version of Ryan Grant. Notre Dame wasn't afraid to use him in the Redzone.
- Brandon Coleman - I think he's too tall succeed at WR. Redzone specialist.
- Jeff Janis - He's like the D-II version of Donte Moncrief. Doesn't play to measurables.
- Jalen Saunders - Might be too light, but how many have his production?
- Michael Campanaro - Slot guy with excellent production metrics.
- Devin Street - An older, less talented version of Marquess Wilson.
- Bruce Ellington - Underused at South Carolina. Looked great in the Redzone. I see Deion Branch.
- Kain Colter - Looked a lot better than Campanaro at Senior Bowl. Reminds me of Mike Brown, Jaguars, who was also a converted QB.
- Austin Franklin - Great leaper with production. Compared him to Jaret Dillard.
- Albert Wilson - This guy is so stocky, maybe convert him to RB.
- Alex Neutz - Poor man's Jeff Janis.
- Willie Snead - Very good production history. Probably a slot guy.
- John Brown - Poor man's Brandin Cooks.
- Chandler Jones - Slot guy with 4.39 speed. Reminds me of Jeremy Kerley.
- L’Damian Washington - If you need a deep threat, he's good at it. He's also actually good in the Redzone too for a guy who catches almost everything with his body.
- Mike Davis - I like his routes and has decent speed.
- Shaquelle Evans - Good measurables.
- Damian Copeland - Insane timed measurables and a great vertical.
- Austin Seferian-Jenkins - Everydown TE. Not just a Redzone guy. Early "breakout age". Martellus Bennett 2.0.
- Eric Ebron - Not the athletic freak we sold him as, but good enough. Can he score TDs? Comparison: Kellen Winslow/Dallas Clark.
- Troy Niklas - Raw and underutilized at Notre Dame. Has as much upside as any TE in this class.
- Jace Amaro - Always knew he wasn't a special athlete, but you have to like the experience as a receiver.
- CJ Fiedorowicz - Solid everydown TE with little weakness. Comparison: Zach Miller.
- Crockett Gilmore - Big target that moves well. About even with Fiedorowicz.
- Logan Thomas - Some smart team should convert him to TE. Upside through the roof.
- Gator Hoskins - Totally forgot to include him. Crazy Redzone/TD production. Comparison: Jordan Reed.
- Jake Murphy - He's old, but solid production and good measurables.
- Richard Rodgers - Another raw and underused player. Very good Yards After Contact. I like his upside.
- Colt Lyerla - My #1 TE if he was clean. Better athlete than Ebron.
- Larry Webster - A DE that teams are looking to convert to TE. Moves very well for his size. A later round version of Logan Thomas.
- AC Leonard - Very good measurables, but on the shorter side. Compares physically to Dustin Keller.
- Joe Don Duncan - Huge production. I think he's on the older side, can't find a birthdate on him. He's Richard Rodgers with more production.
- Reggie Jordan - Forgot to include him as well. Slow 40 time, but very athletic on tape. Poor man's Gator Hoskins.
- Rob Blanchflower - Another old prospect but very good production metrics. Probably just a Redzone guy.
- Dustin Greenwell - The most athletic TE you haven't heard about. 43.5" Vertical and 10'1 Broad Jump at 245lbs. Next Jordan Cameron?
- Jacob Pedersen - Wisconsin pedigree. Reminds me of Owen Daniels. Just someone to keep an eye one.
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