2022 NFL Draft 7 Round ranking (Prospect Standouts):

[Scoundrel]

32 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

Granted was a ILB in the NFL mostly but I thought he could and or would maybe be more of a OLB. 

Yeah wasn’t sure if you had Luke as an OLB but I agree.

[bananabucket]

Not worried about David Bell's speed/separation concerns?

Would also like to hear your thoughts on Cory Trice.

[Ozzy]

3 hours ago, bananabucket said:

Not worried about David Bell's speed/separation concerns?

Would also like to hear your thoughts on Cory Trice.

I am not concerned with David Bell's speed/separation.  The dude has outstanding hands and route running ability.  Sure is not a blur athletically but not really that big of a deal.  He has clearly been the most productive WR on their team the past two years, a team with Rondale Moore on it, sure Moore got hurt the past two years but still staying healthy and producing does mean something.  Bell is easily one of the top receiver prospects in the 2022 draft especially with his ability to go up and get the football on contested catches.

 

Cory Trice I like a lot, needs to produce more and be more impactful in terms of getting his hands on the football, but hard not to like a massive corner like him with long arm that plays with good technique and has solid tackling ability.   Could have a breakout year for them and is one of the best corners in the Big Ten potentially.   

[Ozzy]

@MikeT14

So is Ashby returning to Virginia Tech or not?  This article here says he went undrafted in the 2021 draft which I knew about, but then later speaks of him as one of the best "old school" ILBs in the country in 2021 along with Payton Wilson and Landman.  So is he back at VT for another year or not?  Maybe they allowed the guys who went undrafted to and not signed as a UDFA to return to school?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31399001/how-old-school-linebackers-adjusting-new-college-football

[MikeT14]

1 minute ago, Ozzy said:

@MikeT14

So is Ashby returning to Virginia Tech or not?  This article here says he went undrafted in the 2021 draft which I knew about, but then later speaks of him as one of the best "old school" ILBs in the country in 2021 along with Payton Wilson and Landman.  So is he back at VT for another year or not?  Maybe they allowed the guys who went undrafted to and not signed as a UDFA to return to school?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31399001/how-old-school-linebackers-adjusting-new-college-football

I don't think so. He should be done. 

[Ozzy]

8 hours ago, MikeT14 said:

I don't think so. He should be done. 

That is what I thought but that part in the article that includes him as one of the better old school linebackers in the nation for 2021 makes me maybe think he is back?  Odd he was be included in that but maybe it was a typo.  

[MikeT14]

5 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

That is what I thought but that part in the article that includes him as one of the better old school linebackers in the nation for 2021 makes me maybe think he is back?  Odd he was be included in that but maybe it was a typo.  

Yeah, I'm thinking it's just an error. I don't see anything on my Hokie website/forum about him being back.

[brushmyhair]

On 5/5/2021 at 3:30 PM, Ozzy said:

2022 NFL Draft

 

Very early look at the guys potentially for the 2022 NFL Draft.  Tons are going to change as I go over the list more and move guys around.  The list is based off guys I have watched and ranked during the season last year not off some random internet list or high school ranking.  It was harder this year having to go back and see what RS SR or SR returned to school with the extra year of eligibility.

(The * indicates the 32nd pick in that round and all below that I have as projected COMPENSATORY picks for that round.

 

1st
Spencer Rattler Oklahoma RS SOPH QB
Sam Howell UNC JR QB
Kayvon Thibodeau Oregon JR DE
Evan Neal Alabama JR OT
Derek Stingley Jr LSU JR CB
Kyle Hamilton Notre Dame JR S
Garrett Wilson Ohio State JR WR
Treylon Burks Arkansas JR WR
Kedon Slovis USC JR QB
Kaiir Elam Florida JR CB
Chris Olave Ohio State SR WR
George Karlaftis Purdue JR DE
Jalen Catalon Arkansas RS SOPH S
DeMarvin Leal Texas A&M JR DT/DE
Henry To'o To'o Alabama JR
Cam Taylor-Britt Nebraska SR CB
Myjai Sanders Cincinnati SR DE/OLB
David Bell Purdue JR WR
Matt Corral Ole Miss RS JR QB
Bubba Bolden Miami FL RS SR S
Aidan Hutchinson Michigan SR DE
Colby Wooden Auburn RS SOPH DE
Drake London USC JR WR
Tiawan Mullen Indiana JR CB
John Metchie III Alabama JR WR
Jordan Davis Georgia JR DT
Daxton Hill Michigan JR S
DJ Dale Alabama JR DT
Andre Anthony LSU RS SR OLB/DE
Justyn Ross Clemson JR WR
Christian Harris Alabama JR OLB
Brock Purdy Iowa State SR QB
 

2nd
George Pickens Georgia JR WR
Thayer Munford Ohio State RS SR OT
Tyreke Smith Ohio State SR DE
Daniel Faalele Minnesota SR OT
Cory Trice Purdue RS JR CB
Jalen Wydermyer Texas A&M JR TE
Ahmad Gardner Cincinnati JR CB
Jahan Dotson Penn State SR WR
Mohamed Ibrahim Minnesota RS SR RB
Mike Rose Iowa State SR ILB
Drake Jackson USC JR DE
Isaiah Thomas Oklahoma RS SR DE/DT
Adam Anderson Georgia SR OLB
Cade Otton Washington RS JR TE
Isaiah Spiller Texas A&M JR RB
Edefuan Ulofoshio Washington RS JR ILB
Zion Johnson Boston College RS SR OG/OT
Leo Chenal Wisconsin JR ILB
Jake Ferguson Wisconsin RS SR TE
JT Daniels Georgia RS JR QB
Sean Rhyan UCLA JR OT
Andrew Booth Jr Clemson JR CB
Abraham Lucas Washington State RS SR OT
Keeanu Benton Wisconsin JR DT
Ali Gaye LSU JR DE
Brian Robinson Jr Alabama RS SR RB
Charlie Kolar Iowa State RS SR TE
Jordan Tucker UNC RS SR OT
Derion Kendrick Clemson SR CB
Micah McFadden Indiana SR ILB
Alec Lindstrom Boston College RS SR OG/C
Tyree Johnson Texas A&M RS JR DE/OLB
 

3rd
Jack Jones Arizona State RS SR CB
Jack Sanborn Wisconsin SR ILB
Xavier Thomas Clemson SR DE
Myles Sims Georgia Tech RS JR CB
Haskell Garrett Ohio State RS SR DT
Phil Jurkovec Boston College RS JR QB
Ryan Liam Washington State RS SR OG
Charleston Rambo Miami FL RS JR WR
Kendarin Ray Tulsa RS JR S
Noah Taylor Virginia SR OLB
Isaiah Pola-Mao USC RS SR S
Trent McDuffie Washington JR CB
Cam Jones Indiana SR OLB
Isaiah Foskey Notre Dame RS SOPH DE
Owen Pappoe Auburn JR OLB
Kevin Harris South Carolina JR RB
Payton Wilson NC State RS JR OLB
Zach Harrison Ohio State JR DE
Desmond Ridder Cincinnati RS SR QB
Josh Jobe Alabama SR CB
Brenton Cox Jr Florida RS JR OLB
Ikem Ekwonu NC State JR OT
Will Mallory Miami FL SR TE
Jeremy Ruckert Ohio State SR TE
Jermayne Lole Arizona State SR DT
Greg Dulcich UCLA RS JR TE
Steven Jones Oregon RS JR OT
Jahad Woods Washington State RS SR LB
Zion Nelson Miami FL JR OT
Wanya Morris Oklahoma JR OT
Zach VanValkenburg Iowa RS SR DE
Tyler Goodson Iowa JR RB
*Jaxon Player Tulsa SR DT
Chance Campbell Ole Miss SR ILB
Byron Young Alabama JR DE
Christian Watson NDSU SR WR
Trey Dean III Florida SR S
 

4th
BJ Foster Texas SR S
Coby Bryant Cincinnati RS SR CB
Mike Harley Miami FL RS SR WR
Christopher Allen Alabama RS SR DE/OLB
DeAngelo Malone Western Kentucky RS SR OLB
Bryce Watts UNC RS SR CB
Nate Landman Colorado RS SR ILB
Ronnie Bell Michigan SR WR
Dillon Gabriel UCF JR QB
Caleb Jones Indiana RS SR OT
Tomon Fox UNC RS SR OLB
Bo Nix Auburn JR QB
Master Teague III Ohio State RS JR RB
Tre Webb San Jose State RS SR S
Breece Hall Iowa State JR RB
Ty Fryfogle Indiana RS SR WR
Jordan Wright Kentucky RS DE/OLB
Marcus McKethan UNC RS SR OG
Jeffrey Gunter Coastal Carolina SR DE
David Bailey Boston College SR RB
Rasheed Walker Penn State RS JR OT
Jelani Woods Ok State RS SR TE
D'Eriq King Miami FL RS SR QB
Ed Ingram LSU SR OG
Justin Foster Clemson SR DE
Ventrell Miller Florida RS SR ILB
Antonio Shelton Florida RS SR DT
Cameron Goode Cal RS SR OLB
Darnell Wright Tennessee JR OT
Roger McCreary Auburn SR CB
Ainias Smith Texas A&M JR RB/WR
*Jayden Daniels Arizona State JR QB
Kenyon Green Texas A&M JR OG
Myles Jones Texas A&M RS SR CB
Jeremiah Gemmel UNC RS SR ILB
Leonard Taylor Cincinnati SR TE
Jack Koerner Iowa RS SR S
George Moore Oregon RS SR OT
Dylan Wonnum South Carolina SR OT
Conner Olson Minnesota RS SR C/OG
 

5th
Mark Pope Miami FL SR WR
Zachary Carter Florida RS SR DT
Austin Allen Nebraska RS SR TE
JoJo Domann Nebraska RS SR OLB
Sevyn Banks Ohio State SR CB
Darian Kinnard Kentucky SR OT
Joshua Paschal Kentucky RS SR DE/OLB
Mark Kallenberger Iowa RS SR OG/OT
Quentin Lake UCLA SR S
Tanner Morgan Minnesota RS SR QB
Dax Hollifield Virginia Tech JR ILB
Josh Proctor Ohio State SR S
Sam Schlueter Minnesota RS SR OG/OT
Nesta Jade Silvera Miami FL SR DT
Kuony Deng Cal RS SR LB
Dorian Thompson-Robinson UCLA SR QB
Emeka Emezie NC State RS SR WR
Brandon Drayton Marshall RS SR S
Eyioma Uwazurike Iowa State RS SR DE
James Cook Georgia SR RB
Isaac Slade-Matautia Oregon RS SR OLB
Carter Warren Pitt RS SR OT
Mekhi Blackmon Colorado RS SR CB
Kyler Schott Iowa RS SR OG
Quay Walker Georgia SR ILB
CJ Verdell Oregon RS SR RB
Scott Nelson Wisconsin RS SR S
Stewart Reese Florida RS SR OG
Michael Clemons Texas A&M SR DE
Sydney Brown Illinois SR S
Max Borghi Washington State SR RB
*Devin Loyd Utah SR LB
Leddie Brown West Virginia SR RB
Cameron Dicker Texas SR
Boye Mafe Minnesota RS SR DE
Joey Blount Virginia RS SR S

 

6th
Viane Moala Utah RS SR DT/DE
Greg Eisworth Iowa State RS SR S
Dee Wiggins Miami FL SR WR
Marquel Dismuke Nebraska RS SR S
Thomas Hennigan App State RS SR WR
Labryan Ray Alabama RS SR DE
Jermaine Johnson Florida State SR LB
Cam'Ron Harris Miami FL SR RB
Perrion Winfrey Oklahoma SR DT
Braden Galloway Clemson SR TE
Christopher Brown Jr Cal SR RB
John Ridgeway Illinois State RS SR DT
Dalton Wagner Arkansas RS SR OT
Christopher Hinton Michigan JR DT
DaQuan Newkirk Florida RS SR DT
James Skalski Clemson RS SR ILB
Marquis Hayes Oklahoma RS SR OG
Deandre Johnson Miami FL SR DE/OLB
Erik Swenson Oklahoma RS SR OT
Chris Owens Alabama RS SR C
Devon Matthews Indiana SR S
Daniel Barker Illinois SR TE
Riley Moss Iowa SR CB/S
Xavier Henderson Michigan State SR S
Jake Hansen Illinois RS SR ILB
Phidarian Mathis Alabama RS SR DE
Willie Taylor Washington State RS SR OLB/DE
Smoke Monday Auburn SR S
LD Brown Oklahoma State RS SR RB
Xavier Gaines Marshall RS SR TE
Chamarri Conner Virginia Tech SR S
*Bumper Pool Arkansas SR OLB
Kevin Marks Jr Buffalo RS SR RB
JD Spielman TCU RS SR WR
Malcolm Rodriguez Ok State RS SR ILB
Trelon Smith Arkansas SR RB
Gunner Romney BYU SR WR
Corey Bethley TCU RS SR DT
Major Tennison Alabama RS SR TE
 

7th
Tyrique Stevenson Miami FL SR S
Ricky Person Jr. NC State SR RB
OrTre Smith South Carolina RS SR WR
Jalen McKenzie USC RS SR OT
Brandon Peters Illinois RS SR QB
Jatarvious Whitlow Western Illinois SR RB
Seth Green Houston RS SR TE
JD King Georgia Southern RS SR RB
Chris Robison NA RS SR QB
Johnny Johnson III Oregon SR WR
Obinna Eze TCU RS SR OT
John Michael Schmitz Minnesota RS SR C
Nolan Turner Clemson RS SR S
Sam Hartman Wake Forest SR QB
Ty Chandler UNC SR RB
Mandy Alonso Virginia RS SR DE
Christopher Smith Georgia SR S
Noah Burks Wisconsin RS OLB
Scott Patchan Colorado State RS SR DE
Big Kat Bryant Tennessee SR DE
Sean Clifford Penn State RS SR QB
Reynard Ellis Georgia Southern RS SR ILB
Tony Adams Illinois RS SR S
Will Honas Nebraska RS SR OLB
Jeremiah Moon Florida RS SR OLB
Brad Hawkins Michigan RS SR S
Shai Werts Louisivlle RS SR WR/RB
Khalil Shakir Boise State SR WR
Peyton Hendershot Indiana RS SR TE
Liam Shanahan LSU RS SR C
Matt Henningsen Wisconsin SR DE
*Blake Kern Arkansas RS SR TE
Brandon Pili USC RS SR DT
Drew Jordan Michigan State RS SR DE
Jaquan Brisker Penn State RS SR S
Andrew Stueber Michigan RS SR OT/OG
Zander Horvath Purdue RS SR RB/FB
Johnny Lumpkin Louisiana RS SR TE
Jamale Carothers Navy SR RB/FB
Devin Taylor Virginia Tech RS S
Marcelino Ball Indiana RS SR S/LB


 

 

 

 

 

 

Tons of guys who were given another shot at college football with a 5th sometimes 6th year or more of eligibility because of the pandemic, here are the guys I have in that boat.  The bottom 15 or so I still had as prospects in the current draft for 2021 and did not know they returned to school.  One has to literally look up almost every single guy and try to find out if he came back or not.  This just includes NFL prospects though and did not include just anyone that returned, sure I have forgot and missed some, a few transferred to another school like Seth Green but most did not transfer with the extra year.

Ryan Liam Washington State RS SR OG
DeAngelo Malone Western Kentucky RS SR OLB/DE
Coby Bryant Cincinnati RS SR CB
Corey Bethley TCU RS SR DT
Emeka Emezie NC State RS SR WR
Malcolm Rodriguez Ok State RS SR ILB
Zion Johnson Boston College RS SR OG/OT
Brian Robinson Jr Alabama RS SR RB
Jack Jones Arizona State RS SR CB
Zach VanValkenburg Iowa RS SR DE
Ty Fryfogle Indiana RS SR WR
Tomon Fox UNC RS SR OLB
Tre Webb San Jose State RS SR S
Nate Landman Colorado RS SR ILB
Conner Olson Minnesota RS SR C/OG
D'Eriq King Miami FL RS SR QB
Cameron Goode Cal RS SR OLB
JoJo Domann Nebraska RS SR OLB
Ventrell Miller Florida RS SR ILB
Sam Schlueter Minnesota RS SR OG/O
Mark Kallenberger Iowa RS SR OG/OT
Noah Burks Wisconsin RS SR OLB
Marquel Dismuke Nebraska RS SR S
Kuony Deng Cal RS SR LB
Joey Blount Virginia RS SR S
Eyioma Uwazurike Iowa State RS SR DE
Stewart Reese Florida RS SR OG
Greg Eisworth Iowa State RS SR S
DaQuan Newkirk Florida RS SR DT
James Skalski Clemson RS SR ILB
Tevin Paul Cal RS SR OLB
Chris Owens Alabama RS SR C
Will Honas Nebraska RS SR OLB
Nolan Turner Clemson RS SR S
Mandy Alonso Virginia RS SR DE
Scott Patchan Colorado State RS SR DE
Big Kat Bryant Tennessee SR DE
Chase Brice App State SR QB
Jeremiah Moon Florida RS SR OLB
Brad Hawkins Michigan RS SR S
Shai Werts Louisivlle RS SR WR/RB
Seth Green Houston RS SR TE
Liam Shanahan LSU RS SR C
Marcelino Ball Indiana RS SR S/LB
Luc Bequette NA SR DE
Glen Logan LSU RS SR DE
Jake Hansen Illinois ILB RS SR
Jahad Woods Washington State OLB RS SR
Viane Moala Utah DT RS SR
Brandon Drayton Marshall S RS SR
Myles Jones Texas A&M CB RS SR
VaDarius Cowan West Virginia ILB RS SR
JD Spielamn TCU WR RS SR
Kekoa Crawford Cal WR RS SR
Bryce Witham Minnesota TE RS SR
Austin Deculus LSU OT RS SR
Brandon Pili USC DT RS SR
LD Brown Ok State RB RS SR
JK King Ga Southern RB RS SR
Thomas Hennigan App State WR RS SR
Hunter Johnson Northwestern QB RS SR
Jackson Anthrop Purdue WR RS SR
Tayon Fleet-Davis Maryland RB RS SR
Connor Heyward Michigan State RB RS SR
Jacub Panasiuk Michigan State DE RS SR
Zach McCloud Miami FL OLB RS SR
Armani Rogers Ohio WR/QB RS SR
 

 

You forgot LaDainian's nephew. He's set to be a big time Nickel CB. Also a TCU Frog. 

[Ozzy]

1 minute ago, brushmyhair said:

You forgot LaDainian's nephew. He's set to be a big time Nickel CB. Also a TCU Frog. 

I need to watch him more, have not seen him play much and honestly have not noticed him much when watching TCU.  On the stat line 13 passes deflected is great but many 5-9 170 nickel corners get those type of PD numbers, Rashard Fant is one.  Had 22 and 17 in back to back years and obviously never caught onto the NFL.  Having the Tomlinson name sure helps granted.  Washington on TCU was a hyped up DB this past year and didn't he got undrafted, still could turn out though will see and should be great for the Ravens.

 

Nook Bradford is one to watch on TCU and will see how Ochaun Mathis does, he has some pass rush potential but I need to watch him more, same with Bethley who is an athletic DT who can get after the QB also.  

[brushmyhair]

2 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

I need to watch him more, have not seen him play much and honestly have not noticed him much when watching TCU.  On the stat line 13 passes deflected is great but many 5-9 170 nickel corners get those type of PD numbers, Rashard Fant is one.  Had 22 and 17 in back to back years and obviously never caught onto the NFL.  Having the Tomlinson name sure helps granted.  Washington on TCU was a hyped up DB this past year and didn't he got undrafted, still could turn out though will see and should be great for the Ravens.

 

Nook Bradford is one to watch on TCU and will see how Ochaun Mathis does, he has some pass rush potential but I need to watch him more, same with Bethley who is an athletic DT who can get after the QB also.  

I wasn't big on washington, and he shouldn't be a safety at 5'8. That's nickel CB Size. I have seen Tomlinson going in rd 2 of plenty of mocks 

[Ozzy]

"With spring practice approaching, more than 1,000 scholarship players are expected to take advantage of the NCAA’s eligibility mulligan, according to an Associated Press review of rosters provided by 129 schools."

 

“Everybody’s like eight to 10 (percentage points) higher because they’re returning more seniors, because all the seniors got a chance at an extra year of eligibility,” Connelly said.

Normally, the top teams in returning production will be around 87%, Connelly said. Currently, three teams are expected to have more than 90% of their production from 2020 back in 2021.

Leading the way was Louisiana-Lafayette at 96%. UCLA and Miami were both at 91%. Lafayette (Levi Lewis) and Miami (D’Eriq King) each has a quarterback who will be a super senior.

As of this past weekend, Illinois expects to have 17 scholarship super seniors, the most of any Power Five school."

 

https://apnews.com/article/college-football-scholarships-champaign-bret-bielema-football-a69e7cd84043ec46c1c6cc39486e4e84

 

 

Few other players I came across who are returning to school as RS SR players.

 

 

*DeAngelo Malone Western Kentucky RS SR OLB/DE:  I need to watch him more but has some athletic explosion to him, very quick off the ball and agile for a edge rusher.  Does not hold the point of attack very well and is not super strong, but as a 3/4 OLB he has some skills and will see how he looks with another year.  Has been wildly productive as a pass rusher over the past few seasons.

 

*Coby Bryant Cincinnati RS SR CB: Looks like he has some really good reaction skills, comes up aggressively when tackling, has good athletic ability and knows how to get his hands on the football in coverage.  Had decent length at corner and will be one to watch, gets a lot of action but did very well at times last year.

 

*Corey Bethley TCU RS SR DT: Splashed big time as a younger player, athletic DT who can get pressure on the passer and get home.  Will be curious how he does with another year, athletically he is up there and might be a late round draft pick with a solid season.

 

*Emeka Emezie NC State RS SR WR: Did not know he was returning, physically he is a well built WR, good athlete for his size and can make some solid contested catches at times.  Physically there is a lot to like about him because he is such a big athletic dude.  

 

*Malcolm Rodriguez Ok State RS SR ILB:  Thought he was out for the draft, good to see him get another year but last few seasons he was all over the field making plays.  Very active and athletic linebacker, could be a mid to late round pick with a solid season.  

 

 

@MSURacerDT55 Myjai Sanders, after watching him more it is really hard not to like him.  Still need to dig into him more though but hard to not potentially see a 1st rounder with him, moved him up into that spot because the pass rusher class is nothing great.  Compare Sanders to say Hutchinson on Michigan who is big and talented but not nearly as productive as Sanders was or as impactful.  If Sanders progresses like he should this year and takes it to another level, he should no question be a 1st round pick.  But who knows, will have to watch that Georgia bowl game some more, was the only real solid competition for them last year, sure Tulsa is ok and UCF but not super high level.  Those two safeties gone could be a massive loss for that defense and might be hard to overcome.

 

 

[Ozzy]

13 minutes ago, brushmyhair said:

I wasn't big on washington, and he shouldn't be a safety at 5'8. That's nickel CB Size. I have seen Tomlinson going in rd 2 of plenty of mocks 

Bob Sanders much?  Earl Thomas is not a huge guy either at safety.  Will have to watch Tomlinson some more but again 5-9 CBs being that productive in the slot getting their hands on the football is not rare in college.  

 

Is a bull tackling though, that is impressive.  Really fights out there and is super aggressive but also struggles because of that height at times.  Still goes after it, missed multiple INTs looks like but at least he got his hands on the ball.  Is impressive he is an outside corner it looks like, would be curious how he would look in the slot.  Impressive he holds up outside as much as he did at that size.  Looks like he is one to watch for sure.

 

I do not follow PFF that much, but apparently 2nd graded CB.  They also had him 1st team All American I assume based on just his grade.  Surtain was targeted just 48 times all season and played more games....

"rated by Pro Football Focus as the nation's highest-graded cornerback in coverage at 89.1, allowing just 12 catches on 45 targets over the final nine games of the season ... his 13 pass breakups led the Big 12 and were second nationally ... started all 10 games .."

 

 

Edited May 15, 2021 by Ozzy

[Ozzy]

@brushmyhair

 

Did some more looking around at safeties currently in the NFL that are short, a few of them and the top three play at a very high level.   All can play a little slot and Joyner does it a lot and is not always a safety but still.  Not to mention Winfield Jr who was a huge part in the Bucs Super Bowl run last year.    

Antoine Winfield Jr 5-9
Tyrann Mathieu 5-9
Quandre Diggs 5-9
LaMarcus Joyner 5-8
Ugo Amadi 5-9

 

 

I thought Byron Murphy Jr  was 5-9 ish and would have been the highest drafted CB from this list but he is 5-11.  A lot of those guys were UDFAs or later round picks.  Some fine players sure but not many high draft picks at that height.   Loved DJ Reed coming out of college, he was actually drafted but thought he should have been higher.   Shelley was solid who had some ability and Robertson was a ballhawk and Hilton who is tough as can be not to mention Robey-Coleman who was a big time playmaker and has had a solid pro career.

 

Nickell Robey-Coleman 5-8
Avonte Maddox 5-9
Mike Hilton 5-9
Duke Shelley 5-9
Amik Robertson 5-8
Darious Williams 5-9
K'Waun Williams 5-9
DJ Reed Jr 5-9
Tavon Young 5-9

 

 

Only went to current guys, Captain Munnerlyn is another smaller 5-9 corner that comes to mind, loved him on South Carolina thought he should have been drafted higher but had a long solid career.  He was a 7th round pick.  So for Tre'Vius he would be one of the first 5-9 corners to be picked high in the draft honestly if it happens.  Will be interesting how he does this year.  He has a chance no question in the pass happy NFL with the rules how they are, there is a place for smaller guys who can change direction in coverage and be versatile and tough out there.

 

 

[Ozzy]

Jequez Ezzard WR SR Sam Houston State:  I assume he will be back at Sam Houston State next year with another year granted potentially.  Is apparently a senior now but will see what happens, what could maybe go into the Supplemental draft this year but not totally sure on that.  Still that dude has some jets, great separation ability and quick feet, could be a fine return man in the NFL and big play WR threat with his solid route running and good hands.  Big time weapon and is a massive reason why Sam Houston State won the National Championship.  

 

Isaiah Davis RB FR South Dakota State: Need to watch him more but had some great runs in that National title game.  Big back with speed and power, will be one to watch in the future no doubt about it.

 

Don Gardner CB RS SR South Dakota State: Is kind of a long shot and did get beat a few times by Ezzard but held up other times.  Has great length for a corner which is interesting and good size.  Assuming he returns to school for another year but who knows.  Might be a boarderline prospect as a CB because of his length and coverage skills.  

 

Note: J'Bore Gibbs RS SOPH QB South Dakota State: Was surprised he did not get into the game even when the starter for South Dakota State got hurt, another QB came in.  So that means he is 3rd on the depth chart.  Dude looked legit a few years back with some talented receivers to throw to, had a great game against Minnesota on the road if I remember.  Big strong kid, curious where he is at in his development or if he transferred, could not find any information on that but is curious why he did not go in as the 2nd QB.

[Ozzy]

I need to watch them more but Nevada has some very interesting prospects offensively on their team.

Carson Strong RS JR QB Nevada:
Dude has a very strong throwing arm.  Love his overall pocket mechanics, really is accurate on his deep throws and stood out a lot last year and if he takes it to another level this season could easily see him as a early 2nd or late 1st round pick.  I have him behind Purdy right now but just slightly, if Purdy does not have a strong year Carson Strong could easily be above him.  I need to watch him more no question about it, very promising looking player.  

Romeo Doubs SR WR Nevada: 
Impressive receiver, but needs to handle expectations and a crowd environment unlike most of last year.  But is an impressive deep threat and could be a 2nd round pick next year if not higher.  Love that deep speed and if he runs well and continues to progress there is a lot to like about that type of big play ability.  But he should take note of Tamarrion Terry last year, a big time deep threat and big fast WR who had a great season previously and a potential 1st round pick, did not play well at all in a new system with a new QB, left the team and was a UDFA last year.  So will see if Doubs can continue to progress.

Cole Turner SR TE Nevada:
Really like his size at TE and he is a good matchup in the passing game.  Big tall kid who can make plays downfield and is athletic catching the football.  Could be a mid round draft pick possibly with another good year.