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Methods: My draft-following history began long before there was any service that could cut up clips, offer metrics, etc., so my methods could probably be considered low-fi, if not antiquated, because I don’t rely on scouting services. I do utilize modern metrics available like what’s measured at the combine and pro days, as well as a player’s Relative Athletic Score (RAS).

My first experience with a draft expert was correspondence I had started when I was a sophomore in college in 1989 with then-Miami Dolphins Director of College Scouting, Tom Heckert Sr. It was VCR-Beta days, not like today where anybody can scout most any player to some degree.

Mr. Heckert shared some things I’ve probably forgotten and some I definitely remembered. What stuck with me in player evaluation was that the goal was to find out on a play 1) was he the catalyst of the big play?, 2) are there noticeable flaws in what they do, even in their good tape? (happens a lot), or, most importantly 3) does the player show special traits on film? Scout their absolute best and evaluate if that’s good enough for the NFL.

The greatest limitation of my methods is in understanding a player’s intelligence, character and system adaptability, which can undermine any skills shown on tape. I’m certain teams struggle with some of this too.

To be clear, I do not utilize any other list, scouting service, expert/pundit mock draft or the opinions of media draft experts in forming my evaluation. The reader may find a relatively high number of opinions that aren’t the commonly-held opinion of the day. Naturally, I end up seeing what others say/think, but it doesn’t affect the original evaluation, except in draft projection.

Again, the focus of the Draft Guide is both a) does the prospect have the talent and b) are they a fit for the Miami Dolphins and their organizational needs, which includes a first-time effort at hypotheticals on what Miami will prefer under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan based on well-established Green Bay draft history.

Thanks for reading. Hope this comes in handy on draft night and beyond. Please share if you find it helpful.

PLEASE SEE THE KEY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE re: ⭐⬤🚩DNW

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Total Number of Draft Prospect Evals – 206

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QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

Has all the makings of a solid pro (smart, accurate, poised); no real overwhelming traits but no weak ones either; probably more game manager than gunslinger, but probably can be as good as talent surrounding him, too; his big-game performances bode well — gamer; runs well for 6-5; reminds me of Daniel Jones physically but Andrew Luck QB IQ-wise; watching some of the plays he made with major pressure all around him and/or in his face, his height comes into play in terms of seeing things; don’t see him as a guy who takes over games in the NFL, but moxie in big games will bode well in him leading teams to Ws; will make the play if you ask him to; leader, and that value can’t really be underestimated; head and shoulders above the rest of the QB class (R1)

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QB Taylen Green, Arkansas

Strong arm but a bit of a funky motion; great runner; questionable decision-making and processing; sees field from pocket without issue; anticipatory skills need work; great at running zone read pull and can turn a gap in a defense into a long TD; has a bad tendency to run backward when he’s in trouble in the backfield, likely because it’s always worked; ARK line was awful in ’25 and team switched coaches mid-year, which is fair to consider when looking at processing issues; turnovers a concern both throwing & running but that could also make him more affordable at draft time; could add ‘slash’ (QB/WR) threat even if he’s not pro ready passer, assuming he can protect the football; would consider as backup who can get regular plays while seeing if he can develop into more on a cheap contract; concern as primary signal caller will be his growth; combine was athletically one of the best ever by a QB and showcased his physical gifts (R5)

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QB Cole Payton, NDSU

6-3, 232 beast of a lefty; strong dangerous runner+; has a hideous throwing motion; release is relatively quick and his arm strength is pretty good; seems accurate and saw him hit a few outs to the field side with pace; seems to be able to make the layered throw; his line gave him a ridiculous amount of space and time so it’s kind of not easy to verify him as a processor; completed 72 percent of his passes last year and he was not just dinking and dunking; as ugly as the throwing motion is, there’s something to work with because of his size, arm strangth and his running ability; 4.56 40, 40-inch vertical and 10-10 broad jump at the combine shows tape matches tests; limited time as a starter; total project; would consider but the lack of playing time isn’t going to change in the pros and that’s what he needs most (R5)

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QB Sawyer Robertson, Baylor

6-4, 216; 304-of-504 (60.3) for 3,681 yards (7.3 ypc) with 31 TDs and 12 interceptions in ’25; better completion pct. and TD-Int ratio in ’24; played exclusively in spread and out of the gun so some things are hard to translate to pro game but his processing; seems pretty quick, hard to tell; delivery isn’t exceptionally short or excessively long; lively arm but his feet will need a ton of coaching up; real good touch on deeper throws; a bit lazy in his play fakes; lumbering as a runner and not much of a threat; is really an excellent passer when it comes to a fade route; you really don’t get to see him operate much with a muddy pocket; pretty skilled as a thrower in terms of the variety of throws he can make; doesn’t seem to make too many of platform or throws on the run; primarily a pocket passer, though all of his testing numbers at the combine were good (4.64 40-yard dash) (R7) 

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QB Joe Fagnano, Connecticut

6-3, 226 signal caller who played a whopping seven years of college football; started at Maine before transferring to UConn, where he injured his shoulder in 2023; not an overwhelmingly strong arm and he struggles at times with deep balls; that said, this could be this year’s Tyler Shough (though not as physically gifted, nor with the sordid injury hx); the experience showed in his stats – in his two seasons following injury, was 405-of-619 (65.4%) for 5,079 yards, 48 touchdowns and 5 interceptions; in 2025, he ranked in the top five of the NCAA in passing yards while throwing the fewest interceptions (1), to go along with 28 TDs; feel like he’s probably already a reliable career backup; unsure if his age is an issue or not; seven years in college (COVID year + a medical year) but he’s only 24, which isn’t awful (R7)

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QB Haynes King, Georgia Tech

6-2, 212 who was ACC Player of the Year in 2025; average passer but athletic and a good runner; though smaller, offers similar possibilities to Green in the “slash” department because he ran a 4.46 at the combine and the rushing skills he showed in college was impressive; hand and arm measurements are sub-standard; probably a better chance as a special teamer or trying to work at another spot than QB (UDFA)

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QB Ty Simpson, Alabama: 6-1, 211 and a pretty good athlete, he’s just slight for the NFL and his traits are good but not overwhelming; he made plays in both the pass and run game in his one year as a starter, but that’s the main problem — limited reps; difference between Payton being a possibility and Simpson not is the build and the potential to play elsewhere in the meantime, which Simpson could not offer; good athlete; he may end up being an above average pro, but if the Dolphins are moving on from what they’ve had, they need to play the odds and  move on from smaller body types at QB too from an injury standpoint, esp. if league goes to 18 games; he looks paper thin to me which can be dangerous in the NFL; (R2/DNW)

QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU: coach’s kid so he’s a processor and good to have in the room; 6-1, 203 so not at all the size profile you’re looking for; good accuracy, good touch on mid-level throws; good not great arm; willing to stand in the pocket and is pretty good at maneuvering within it; not athletic at all so he’s not going to threaten a defense; struggled with the deep ball; ceiling is backup but he’s to small imo (R4/DNW) 

QB Carson Beck, Miami: There are plenty of people reading this who’ve watched more Beck than me given the Dolphins/Canes crossover, so won’t pontificate — great size (6-4, 220), throws a pretty nice ball, arm strength is good enough, he’s been in and won plenty of big games; the flip side is he tends to take the underneath pass rather than wait out his progressions; the processing seems slow; his team won big games but there weren’t a ton of times you could point to him and say “he’s the reason;” don’t think he’s wired to be a successful pro (R4/DNW) 

QB Drew Allar, Penn State: physically built in a QB lab at 6-5, 228; broke his ankle in October but seems fine; big arm shows up on balls he has confidence throwing, which typically is the product of a completely clean pocket and someone open in the middle of the field; arm does not show the same way on deep balls, inconsistent at best; has what I’d term a loose delivery, long throwing motion; footwork is erratic; wouldn’t call him overly athletic but he can run okay, the size is nice in short yardage; he does not throw to the outside with much success; given his physical traits and this weak QB class, that he isn’t going second overall speaks volumes honestly; accuracy is not great; he just never looks real comfortable; throws great at pro days, it’s when there’s noise around him that there’s a problem (R4/DNW)

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⭐ RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Is a good combination of power and burst; not as natural or instinctive as RB1 in recent drafts (Bijan, Jeanty) but more explosive and a top-flight receiver; has power/burst, good leg drive and pushes piles; tremendously athletic; loves the spin move and trying to hurdle tacklers; numbers the last two years almost speak for themselves (almost 2,500 yards, 35 TDs, 6.9 yards per carry); think he’ll be better in gap scheme-heavy offense where he doesn’t have to do a ton of thinking and can play up to his athletic traits, but will be fine wherever he goes in all likelihood; power, burst and speed is his game; elusive in open space; dynamic at times; top back in the class, Miami just has greater needs (R1) ⬤

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RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

Smooth runner who plays with great pad level; good vision; not nearly as electric or as good of a pass catcher as his teammate; 5-11, 203 and kind of bounces off of guys rather than going through them, which can lead to bigger gains; good in short yardage, 11 TDs in ’25; 4.49 40-yard dash with a 35-inch vertical, 10-4 broad and 21 reps/225; good vision, good balance, tough to bring down; defenders don’t often hit him head on; long strider but not a problem because he gets up to speed quick; uses a nice little studder/jab step to let blocks develop (R1-R2) ⬤

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⭐ RB Mike Washington Jr, Arkansas

Personal favorite among running backs this year who cemented that spot at the combine; posted the fastest 40 (4.33) the fastest split (1.51) the second-highest vertical (39 inches) and the second-longest broad jump (10-8) among RBs; intriguing for Miami’s needs, especially if he gets past the second round; looks like a 6-2, 228-pound version of Frank Gore; no fumbles in 4 years; runs with great pad level, especially at his size; is patient, often letting blocks materialize before planting to go (transparency: reminded me of LeVeon Bell); nice burst when he makes his decision; soft hands as a pass catcher; real good inside runner, both crafty and powerful and finds lanes in the secondary; not Achane fast, but fast enough to be dangerous to break long plays in the SEC on a bad team; watching him you forget what size player you’re looking at, he moves really well; honestly don’t see any flaws in his game and imagine he would be both good in pass pro and a good change of pace for Achane; natural runner; good vision, hits seams at full speed; 1,070 yards on 167 carries (6.4 avg) with 8 TDs in 2025 (R2-R3) ⬤

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RB Jonah Coleman, Washington

Like players who run like him and are built like him; a poor man’s Ricky Williams or a mini-Ironhead Heyward, style-wise; powerful 5-8, 226-pound workhorse; thick and strong lower half helps him shake off tackles; good vision; good third down option because can be hard to see in bunch formations then hits the defense with full force of a compact frame; averaged over five yards per carry for his career and posted 25 rushing TDs the last two seasons; top end speed is average at best but his shake and quickness come at his top speed; doesn’t mind throwing a stiff arm; really good balance after contact; arms are short (30”) and hands are small (9 1/8-inch) but not a concern as he fumbled twice in four years (losing just one); didn’t test except to bench 22 reps (R3-R4)

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RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska

Declared early; 5-10, 202; had a big junior year (1,451 yards) where he led Big Ten backs in receiving and was conference RBOTY; good, quick hard effective jab step; gets in and out of tight spaces quick; kind of an odd running style; is fearless running in traffic, physical; sometimes pays for it; good vision and looks great when he’s hitting holes full speed; really can’t over-emphasize how fearless he is running the football; looks more quick than fast (he ran a 4.56 at the combine); might struggle physically with inside run in the NFL but no question he’s willing and has the vision to win if there’s space; some coach is going to try and get him more north/south because he does like to dance sometimes; is a receiving threat (46 catches in ’25); not sure about him in pass pro but has the size for it; combine explosion numbers good (10-0 broad, 35 ½-inch vertical), but speed was slowest among RBs at the combine (R4-R5)

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FB Max Bredeson, Michigan

6-2, 252; could be a good pickup if Miami uses a true fullback; 54 career games at tight end and fullback with 18 starts; special teams contributor throughout his career; is a solid receiver; zero career carries;  moved to more of a fullback role, which Michigan still used him more as a blocking H-back, and this is where he could shine; not super fast; hell of a lead blocker and physical even when he just chips guys; plays low and with great balance on contact; would be perfect addition; toughness; brother Max is starting left guard for the Bucs (R6)

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FB Riley Nowakowski, Indiana

6-1, 243 and was used as pretty much a true H-back at Indiana, mixing fullback and tight end roles with regularity; was listed as a TE; probably the better of the fullback prospects as it relates to athleticism and ability to contribute in the pass game; good blocker, but needs to get more consistent; main issue is power at the point of attack, would like to see him go through more people; 32 receptions for 387 yards (12.1 avg.) en route to the national championship; also had two one-yard carries, each for a touchdown (R6)

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RB J’Mari Taylor, Virginia

5-10, 199 lb. power back; 14 rush TDs in ’25 at nearly 5 ypc; does not have high end speed; good vision and contact balance; has good feet and gets east and west quick; not a ton of burst; doesn’t go down easy on any play; if he can do the same thing at his size in the NFL, would be a solid RB3 to have for short yardage especially; good hands out of the backfield; great in pass protection; testing numbers were all average (R6-R7)

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RB Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M

210 pounds on a 5-11 frame and he can get skinny with power at the goal line, something Miami needs; 5.2 ypc and 6 TDs in ’25; not blazing fast but runs well for his size, more importantly, his feet are real good; tackle breaker; may end up being a good value compared to where he would have gone with a full season of tape; pretty long injury history; ACL/MCL in 2024 and ankle in 2025; like his game, just wouldn’t give up much for him due to injury hx (R7) 🚩

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⭐RB Robert Henry Jr., UTSA

Short (5-9) but relatively thick (195), play speed is quick and fast, though his combine performance suggests a lack of long speed (4.52 with a 1.62 split); great explosion numbers though (37-inch vertical, 10-4 broad; 151 carries, 1,045 yards (6.9 avg.) with 9 TDs; added two more via reception; has a ton of juice but no brakes; does not wait for blocks to develop and runs past blockers who are out in front of him; total lack of patience, but there is talent; good vision, decent power; had six runs of over 70 yards last year; UTSA was TAMU’s ‘soft opener’ in 2025 and he torched them for 177 yards (11.1 avg.) and a pair of touchdowns in the loss; biggest concern is can he pass protect (R7)

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RB Terion Stewart, Virginia Tech

5-9, 222-pound bowling ball; nickname is “The Bully” if that tells you anything about his game; best power back in the class, but power is most all he has; real good feet and short-space movement; crazy contact balance; a little concerned about him getting met in the backfield as a pro, takes a pause to survey space at times; he’s flat out slow but legit looks like Earl Campbell on some runs; shoulder thumps do not take him down, he bounces off; averaged an amazing 4.97 yards after contact last year; due to his play style, he has dealt with shoulder and lower body injuries; played in only 10 games last year; like the idea of him as a limited-rep back who closes games out with power running (R7) 🚩

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RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State: back with good burst; stout at 5-11, 217; does well when encountered in the backfield, has a side-step move he used multiple times to end up with big runs on what would’ve been short yards; mostly a one-cut and go guy, he does not use a ton of shake in traffic; gets extra yards in traffic through putting his shoulder down and YAC; when he gets to the corner with a head of steam he’s going to rattle off some big runs; good power; averaged 5.4 ypc in four years; 1,303 yards (6.2 ypc) and 15 rushing TDs last year; 39 career touchdowns (R4/DNW) ⬤

RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State: A well-rounded back who had a productive four years; 3,461 yards (5.6 avg.) with 45 rushing touchdowns; had nearly 1,000 yards receiving and 9 TDs; had up and down seasons, with last year being down despite scoring 13 rushing TDs; 6-0, 224 but seems to prefer to beat people with quickness/speed rather than power; can drag a pile but is by no means a banger; stop/start ability is not great; workout warrior, not sure about his game (R5/DNW)

RB Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest: Listed at 5-11, 195; actually looks shorter so check combine (he is: real measurement is 5-9 ¾, 188); good in space and out of the backfield; kind of a long strider (ran a 4.37); no real power to speak of but elite burst and gets to top speed quickly, which makes him dangerous; if he can handle the physical side, could be a good third down back; probably not what Miami needs or is looking for, unless they trade Achane; not good in pass protection (R5/DNW)

RB Kaelon Black, Indiana: 5-11, 210 and runs hard; one of the JMU players Cignetti brought with him for the championship run; Black split carries with fellow draft-eligible Roman Hemby; does not have high end on-field speed; is a good pass catcher; surprises defenders at times with the shake he can throw before he point of attack; good receiver and a pretty natural player overall; doesn’t have a ton of burst but does get to top speed quickly; has good vision; is a downhill runner and his best trait is power; could be RB3; Dolphins 30 visit (R6/DNW) ⬤

RB Seth McGowan, Kentucky: 6-1, 215, 715 yards with 12 touchdowns last year; herky-jerky runner who has power, reminiscent of former DEN/MIA back Bobby Humphrey; similar character as well, pleaded guilty to felony larceny in 2024 following a 2021 incident where he and teammates robbed a Norman, Okla. apartment of cash, marijuana, and other items; locker room decision (R6/DNW) ⬤🚩

RB Roman Hemby, Indiana: was the same player as a freshman at Maryland that he was in his final year at Indiana — consistent, good between the tackles, good as a receiver out of the backfield; 6-0, 210, relatively quick, not very fast; he could be a good RB3 to have on your roster but he possesses no elite traits as a runner (R7/DNW)

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WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State

6-2 ¼, 198; great hands and a large catch radius++; zero drops in 2025; smooth, effortless runner; detailed route runner; combining attention to detail via routes and what looks like good speed (ran a 4.52); he averaged 17.2 ypc last year and 15.5 for his career, so speed not a concern; can get behind people for long plays but isn’t fantastic after the catch in terms of breaking tackles underneath; what he can do is gallop through space though; ascending player I think; aggressive in the air on 1-on-1 balls; will go up and get a ball in traffic; can throw shake at a defender at full speed, part of why he’s so open at times on deep routes; could probably stand to get a little stronger; ready-to-go starting WR; huge 10 ¼-inch hands; is a willing blocker who will only get better and he had zero penalties called on him last year in the run game (R1) ⬤

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WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Best film of any receiver in the draft; big at 6-2, 200; crisp route runner; real quick for his size; good hands and natural ability as a pass catcher (over the shoulder vs. NAU in ’25 was special); clearly gets the nuances of getting open, particularly in showing DBs one thing with his head/eyes and doing another; seems to get separation at will; can still come up with plays after hand fighting; injury history is the concern; tore up knee (ACL/PCL/MCL) in 2022, broke his collarbone in ’24 and had hamstring issues last season; don’t love he didn’t test considering draft range; if he has a healthy career, he will have a productive one; best package of skills, save the injuries; would only consider at pick 30 or later, which is probably unrealistic (R1*) ⬤🚩

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⭐WR Denzel Boston, Washington

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WR K.C. Concepcion, Texas A&M

TAMU via NC State; decent size (5-11½ , 196) and speed (4.46); returns punts; finds top gear almost instantly which is his superpower; seems to find gaps in zones and has the ability to get separation; runs with a running back lean; feet are super quick and he’s a battler with the ball in his hands, despite size; wins contested balls by getting his hands closest to the quarterback, if that makes sense; soft hands but does have concentration drops; feet seem to never stop; gonna be a real good NFL slot and PR; tough kid, football player; ran gauntlet better than anybody at combine; personal history makes you want to pull for him too, imagine he’s a great teammate; underwent what was described as a routine knee scope in March, post-combine (R2) 

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⭐ WR Bryce Lance, N. Dakota State

6-3, 209; SC Top 10-type catches numerous times on tape; Trey Lance’s younger brother; he looks slight and kind of plays it at times; makes crazy one-hand grabs; crushed the FCS playoffs in his time at NDSU; throws a fake jab step at close to full speed that worked a lot to get him open deep; posted the highest overall athletic score among WRs at the combine; 4.34-second 40-yard dash (5th among WRs), a 41.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-1 broad jump;  not the strongest guy clearly but it doesn’t stop him from winning reps; might have trouble getting off the line early in his career against strong press CBs because short area quickness doesn’t seem the best; despite height, would make him a Z so that he can line up off the line, help him get to speed before press; that said, averaged 21.3 yards per catch on 51 receptions and 23.0 on four runs so what more do you want;  solid route runner, can improve, but love that he understands how to use his head to deceive a DB; hard to look at him and not think Christian Watson, who Sullivan/Hafley know well; have him higher than most… think he will be a home run hitter (R3) ⬤

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WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State

6-4, 206 so great size; 71 rec., 1,004 yards, 6 TDs in 2025; tape shows most everything you’d want in a WR; runs well, fights for extra yards, high points balls; excellent body control in the air extends his catch radius; big-looking hands but had a few concentration drops; good route runner; turns five-yard hitch plays into 60-yard gains; fights for extra yards; game looks pretty complete for the most part; really helped himself in the postseason between the Senior Bowl and Combine; ran a 4.42 (1.55 split) and posted a 36 ½-inch vertical; 11-3 broad jump tied for the best mark of the entire combine (R3) ⬤

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⭐WR Ja’Kobi Lane, USC

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WR Chris Bell, Louisville

Physically stacked at 6-2, 222; 72 rec., 917 yards and 6 TDs in a truncated ’25 season because he tore his ACL against SMU on Nov 22; does not have elite burst but can take a quick slant and nobody ends up catching him, so long speed when healthy is great; he just isn’t as nimble in short spaces; won’t have issues getting off the LOS and will likely be a good blocker+; Louisville used him as their possession receiver, a lot of short passes went his way, as well as the long ones; curious if NFL teams suggest he drop 10 pounds because size isn’t really resulting in broken tackles after the catch, though he’s very willing and does get YAC through sheer effort; 10 less pounds might help him get up to speed quicker; rubs me as a very reliable WR2 at next level, possibly more if he comes back healthy; good hands (measured large at combine – 10 inches) but he doesn’t play above the rim so to speak, so not sure his catch radius; real thick lower half for a WR; not into taking injured players but a third-round flyer on this guy could pay serious dividends if he returns with a clean bill of health; would have been in the conversation for R1 in this draft were it not for injury; can’t take him in R2 like some (R3) ⬤🚩

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WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana

6-2 ½, 210; caught my eye last year when he popped despite quarterback play that couldn’t hold a torch to Mendoza in 2025; probably won’t run great (4.45 at IU Pro Day way better than expected); great skills as a route runner; think he could be a super-successful power slot, using his size and savvy to raid the middle of the field; thought of Anquan Bolden while watching his tape; will be a strong possession receiver in the NFL, but not flashy; led FBS in receiving touchdowns in 2025 (15); huge 10-inch hands++ (R3) ⬤

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WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut

Seems slight but plays with juice; 6-0, 192, ran a 4.40 (1.53 split), posted a 41-inch vertical and 11-1 broad jump, all elite; good vision and agility in the open field; probably best in the slot; put up huge numbers in ’25 (101/1,278/13); arms are a little short but his hands are large (10 inches); routes aren’t always as crisp as you’d like; wins at college level with ball in the air but doesn’t get as much separation as you’d like for a guy his size and with his speed; could have trouble against bigger NFL corners; averaged 8.2 YAC and posted seven 100-yard games last year; highest drop rate among draft-eligible receivers, but did improve in 2025 (R3)

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WR Germie Bernard, Alabama

6-1, 203; a natural runner with good vision who works for yards after the catch; ran a 4.48 but explosion numbers weren’t great (32 1/2-inch vertical); catch radius is not that large; dropped just 4 balls in four years though++; ultimately see him as a WR3; did not get to see him block but has the build for it, wide frame for WR and runs kind of like a running back, which is good; would probably prefer other wide receivers in his draft range (R3) ⬤

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WR Jordan Hudson, SMU

6-1, 191; finished his college career with 144 receptions, 1,787 yards, and 21 touchdowns; 4.48; mostly a possession-type receiver who does a nice job after the catch; good contact balance translates to power and some YAC; is quick and crafty as a runner but not explosive at all; stats may have been the product of sub standard QB play (pretty bad passer); love how he battles after contact; good back shoulder; sizeable catch radius and great hands; good route runner, seems football smart; injured elbow early in ’25 but returned; possible late bloomer flying under the radar; 5 star HA commit at Oklahoma, transferred twice before settling in; 30 visit; actually really like his game; has same dawg in him physically that M. Washington has but more athletic (R5) ⬤

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WR Eric McAlister, TCU

6-4, 194 with almost 33-inch arms; did not run at the combine but is projected in the mid 4.5s; if that’s the case it may drop draft range a little but not much; career average per catch between TCU and Boise State was a whopping 18.2 yards on 193 catches; had touchdowns of over 80 yards in each of his last three seasons – speed is not an issue; good pressing vertical on back shoulder fades and wins contested balls: could probably have a larger catch radius than he exhibits; excellent at both YAC and RAC; short space quickness isn’t great but that’s nitpicking; he deserves more attention, good player; missed the combine and East-West Shrine Bowl while recovering from a right-knee scope; attempted to work out at TCU’s Pro Day on March 26, recorded a 4.56s 40-yard dash then suffered a Jones fracture in his foot during position drills (R5-R6) ⬤🚩

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WR J. Michael Sturdivant, UF

Big and was able to get downfield in an offense that struggled much of ’25; 6-3, 207, also played at UCLA and Cal; has good hands and runs pretty well but is not as physical as you’d like at that size; don’t know what his 40 time or 10-yard split will be because his burst seems average, but he’s fast and a bit of a gilder once he gets going and does beat people deep; definitely shows separation speed at the top of routes; career: 150 receptions, 2,052 yards (13.8 avg.) and 16 touchdowns; had 65 catches his freshman year at Cal; short area quickness not as good as long speed; has potential to be a starter if he can become a more detailed route runner because it would magnify his speed; hands are pretty good but he’s had concentration drops;; combine results – 4.37 40-yard dash (elite for his size) at UF Pro Day after a 4.40 at the combine; 1.54 split; 39-inch vertical with a 10-11 broad jump projects explosiveness and lower-body strength; almost 33-inch arms; UF offense may have actually hurt his draft stock, I’m higher on him than most people it seems; could be a bargain (R6) ⬤

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WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Kansas

KU by way of ‘Bama; 6-1, 185 with 46 catches, 766 yards (16.7 ypc) and 5 touchdowns in ’25; good speed (4.44/1.56 split), good catch radius; needs less drops to be a viable NFL wide receiver; NFL deep threat; has good burst; was used in pretty much every receiving spot last year (X, Z, Slot); runs good routes, though he does have a little trouble stopping and re-starting; returned kicks; has a knack for getting slow when space gets crowded but otherwise play speed is good; zero trouble getting separation in college; gets his extra yards with his speed, not so much in breaking tackles; good kick returner and special teams gunner (R6-R7) ⬤

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WR Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati

Not what Miami is looking for at 5-11, 180 but could be dangerous as a slot WR; 49 catches, 661 yards, and 12 touchdowns in a strong 2025 after bouncing around; both quick and fast; one of the best route runners in the class; super crafty player, really hard not to like; he throws shake at people at all speeds; is there’s such things as posterizing in football, he does it to DBs with some of his routes; will only play on obvious passing downs because of his size because he can’t be expected to be a great blocker, but well worth a day 3 pick; will definitely make a 53 (R5-R6) 

WR Kendrick Law, Kentucky

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5-11, 203 Alabama transfer; at first glance, didn’t like his running style, he’ll definitely have some trouble in tight space; looks like he’ll be a workout warrior, strong and fast in a straight line; UK lined him up in the slot at times and he’s kind of a weapon out there; benched 450 lbs.; again, his stop-start ability is almost laughably awful once you notice it; attractiveness as a player is in his versatility; he can catch a call and take it to the house; future 3rd down back; he is real nice carrying the ball at full speed; can return kicks; he’s going to blow up the combine (update: he did) 4.45 (1.56 split), 42-inch vertical, 10-8 broad, 21 reps/225++ (R6)

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WR Josh Cameron, Baylor

Thick 6-1 ½, 220-pound receiver who plays bigger than his height; listed at 224 pounds; thick lower half for a receiver; seems like he gets it in terms of route running, but could stand to get more refined; posted catches for yards and TDs in ’25; between his size and a nice stutter step, he won’t have trouble getting off the line; really is pretty nifty with some of the moves he uses to get open, a lot of stutter-and-go but it’s nice; kind of a lanky or long strider but seems to run pretty well and battles for extra yards after contact; sluggish 40 time may be a problem (4.65) and definitely dropped him here; his hands are huge (10 ¼-inches) and he has long arms (33 1/8-inch); probably best in the slot to utilize him blocking; slightly concerned about his movement in short space (R6)

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WR Vinny Anthony, Wisconsin

6-0, 183; 31 rec., 391 yds, 1 TD receiving with two TDs on five carries rushing; all underwhelming numbers but consider Wisconsin ranked 132nd out of 134 teams in the NCAA in passing yards per game (136.4) and threw for 9 TDs as a team all season; Anthony tape is good and he shows explosion when he did touch the ball; cruddy routes at this stage but he’s quick and tough; crazy quickness in short space, which is good for returns; Combine short shuttle (4.07) and 3-Cone (6.86) were fastest and second-fastest among WRs, respectively (R6-R7)

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WR Malik Benson, Oregon

6-0, 189 and ran a 4.37 at the combine; 43 receptions for 779 yards (18.1) and 6 TDs; good return man; play speed may be the fastest of any player in this draft; actually plays to a 4.3; can have tacklers merging and with angles and he simply outruns them; dangerous vertical threat from the outside and in the seam; has his body control and good hands; almost 32-inch arms; didn’t see much of him blocking but not a very physical player in general; stop-start speed is not fantastic and his routes could be a lot crisper, need work; could be a third receiver who offers a vertical threat; struggles a little with press, when a player has been willing to do it to him; there are better Miami fits; tiny hands (R6-R7)

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WR Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech

6-3, 187; had a huge season at Miami (Ohio) in 2024 where he averaged 19.9 yards per catch and scored 9 TDs; 57/705/6 in his one year with the Red Raiders; runs well after the catch, mostly RAC but fights for YAC too, even though he’s pretty thin; ran a 4.57 at the combine which is kind of a killer, though MIA will like his height and strength; explosion numbers were better but may be too thin to win without speed; sticky hands; don’t know how he’ll do against press at the next level; durable, injury free player (R6-R7) ⬤

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WR Daniel Sobkowicz, Illinois State

6-2, 190; posted 83 catches for 1,141 yards and 19 TDs; good body control in the air; uses size well and wins 50-50s; good hands; shows up quickly he’s an accomplished route runner; really smart player, is deceptive with his head both to get open and to give the DB a look as if a pass is not on the way; don’t know how fast he is and he doesn’t have a ton of burst, but he’s definitely quick and crafty as hell; 37 ½-inch vertical with a 10-1 broad jump; 4.64 at his pro day, pretty bad (R7/UDFA) ⬤

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WR Makai Lemon, USC: 5-11, 195; has a lot of Wes Welker to him; good in traffic; runs hard for guy his size; makes a bunch a catches it seems like he shouldn’t; is not super explosive or fast and doesn’t play ‘above the rim” but does play strong and with vision (update: ran 4.46 at pro day, so better than anticipated); good shake and a good route runner; body control in the air on contested balls is exceptional; willing blocker; plays like a guy who loves ball+; super sticky hands; can use in returns; will be limited positionally somewhat by size and speed in the NFL; already maximizes what he has, so floor is pretty high but ceiling isn’t too much higher; MIA needs bigger receivers; as an outsider, his media session was also a little concerning; reports suggest up to four teams  removed Lemon from their draft boards entirely due to his demeanor and attitude during interviews; probably in the minority, but not a huge fan when considering the entire package (R1/DNW)

WR Chris Brazell II, Tennessee: flies for a guy 6-4, 198; has good hands and is good at contested high point catches; more fast than quick; does not seem super instinctive as a runner, just runs straight; little nuance to his route running; still wins consistently on the outside however; could be productive but just not my style receiver – plays stiff and is kind of one dimensional right now; 62 catches for 1,017 yards and 9 TDs last year; ran a 4.37 with a 1.52 split at the combine++; MIA will unmistakably love his height/speed; has issues with drops and goes down immediately after contact, 3.6 YAC, worst in the class and -1.7 over expected YAC; size/speed combo may be enough to interest Sullivan, not me (R2/DNW) ⬤

WR Omar Cooper Jr., IU: 6-0 ½, 198 was productive all three years of college with his junior year being the breakout (69 rec., 937 yds. (13.6 ypc) 13 TDs; good hands and a pretty good catch radius; one mild complaint is sometimes he lets the ball get into his body; averaged 16.1 ypc last year; doesn’t have the burst-long speed to be a consistent deep threat but runs hard after contact; would be a good big slot; football player; small-ish hands and a limited route tree, though he has a good release off the line; 4.47 at the combine; like him, just not high as projected (R2/DNW) ⬤

WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame: 6-4, 218; transferred from UVa; 36 catches, 630 yards (17.5 ypc) and 5 TDs in 2025; good back shoulder guy; curious to see what he runs because every pass seems contested (see also: not much separation); he does have great hands and a huge catch radius; too bad he’s not a little faster or a bit thicker because either would transform his game into a great WR or a great TE, respectively; he’s noticeably large against DBs; gets his yards mostly straight ahead, nothing special in RAC or YAC as far as NFL goes; strong receiver though and his yards per catch is high the last two years; he’s not exciting but he’ll probably get first downs and touchdowns; honestly struggling a little in my eval to determine what level of success he’ll have; combine sealed the deal: 4.63 40-yard dash with a 1.63 split (11^th percentile), not good; at his best, he’ll be boring, but reliable in short yardage (R3/DNW) ⬤

WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia listed at 5-10, 180 (he was 5-8½ 177); 81 catches, 811 yards, 6 TDs; Georgia used him in the slot and primarily as almost a full time hot route, a lot of short passes, screens, etc.; has good hands, reliable; is quick but not particularly fast and doesn’t get a ton of separation; doesn’t have any elite traits except speed (4.35) that show on tape; very short arms (sub 30″) (R3/DNW)

WR Antonio Williams, Clemson: Dolphins reportedly met with him at his pro day; 5-11, 190; don’t find him to be a particularly special player; may be fast and somewhat quick but does not find a way for extra yards when defenders are around, whether it be through YAC or RAC; combine: 4.41 (1.55)/39 1/2/10-4) (R4/DNW)

WR Jeff Caldwell, Cincinatti: 6-5, 216 with long arms and he crushed the combine – 4.31 40-yard dash (1.48 split), both ridiculous at that size; 42-inch vertical and 11-2 broad; traits all show up on film except in how high he plays on contested balls, could be much better; is both quick and fast on tape; was given a cushion he won’t get as a pro; routes will need refining; ton of talent but think he’s going to be boom or bust as a pro and will need a couple years; ridiculously low RAC (R5/DNW) 

WR Brenan Thompson, Miss. State 5-9, 164 with 29¼-inch arms; team is moving away from small players and toward physicality, neither of which suits Thompson’s chances despite posting over 1,000 yards in the SEC and burning up the combine; he did… fastest guy there with a 4.26 40-yard dash; only one way for him to win because he’s so small (R5/DNW) 

WR Jalen Walthall, Incarnate Word: 155 catches, 2,137 yards (13.8) with 22 touchdowns the last two years; 6-1, 191; will be brief — don’t like the way he plays, comes off as arrogant and lazy; might be talented but has an awful lot of contested catches for the level he’s playing at; too many other good WR in this draft to pick a giant question mark (R6/DNW)  

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TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

51 receptions for 560 yards (11.0 ypc) and 8 touchdowns in ’25; 6-3, 245 but impressed at how he gets after it blocking; not his strength but anticipating a weakness, pleasantly surprised; athleticism shows up on tape; physically looks like a receiver; makes real athletic catches and a few highlight plays but the end result is kind of average over the course of his career; 4.39 40-yard dash, a 43 ½-inch vertical and 11-1 broad jump – he aced the combine; best TE in this class by a wide margin; not necessarily the desired size profile, but he may have fewer flaws than any player outside of the top 5; note to the reader – I personally worked with Vernon Davis every year he was at Maryland and this is by far the closest anyone has come to what he was since back then, 20 years ago (shoot, they both even wore 18 in college); could be a unicorn of an F tight end/H-back (R1) ⬤

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TE Oscar Delp, Georgia

6-5, 245 tight end who went from being an H to working his way into the discussion as a Y over four years; MIA might like him as an H/F; not super strong but a reliable blocker; his receiver and runner after the catch; has a knack for trying to hurdle defenders, so he’s relatively athletic; not a gamebreaker but a better than average receiving threat; pretty limited body of work, averaging around 20 catches per season the last three years; zero career fumbles; foot fracture revealed at combine; performed great at UGA Pro Day though (4.48/38.5/10-0) (R3) ⬤

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TE Sam Roush, Stanford

Probably the safest bet of this year’s TE class, because of his experience and blocking; 6-5, 267 and he’s an inline Y TE who is pro ready as both a run blocker and strong in pass pro; started 34 consecutive games to close his career; not fast or particularly quick but his feet are okay and he’s good settling into holes in a zone; 49 receptions for 545 yards (11.1) and 2 TDs last year; short arms (sub 31 inches); not a super-exciting player but could be your second TE in a 1-2 or 2-2 formation; testing numbers were way better than I expected: 4.70 with a 38 ½-inch vertical, 10-6 broad, 25 reps/225 and elite short area quickness with a 7.08 3-Cone; good blocker mechanically though (R3) ⬤

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TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt

6-3 ¾, 239; more of a F/slot/H-back; good hands; 62 receptions for 769 yards (leading all FBS tight ends) and 4 touchdowns; Vandy would run stuff with him out of the backfield; runs with good contact balance, isn’t big enough to be powerful; was Pavia’s safety blanket; real good receiver; had a great combine,  maybe the next Trey McBride for all I know but not so much of a fit for power football; if Miami wants a receiver, his combine numbers were outstanding (4.51, 45 ½-inch vertical (modern combine record), 11-3 broad (TE record); don’t love that he isn’t a Y but MIA may be moving toward pairing Ys and H-backs a la M. Shanahan (R4) ⬤

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⭐TE Dae’quan Wright, Ole Miss

6-4, 255 and seems he could play F or Y; did not test at combine but was measured to have 32 ¼-inch arms; has the mass and strength to be in-line; good running after the catch; could still use some work as a blocker but is probably the best among the TEs with multiplicity; good at reach blocks outside as well as a blocker on the second level; posted 39 receptions for 635 yards in 2025 and his 16.3 ypc was among the best nationally for a tight end, as was his 9.5 YAC average; can play in the slot or line up inline; runs nice routes and takes on defenders with the ball in his hands; ran a 4.55 at the combine; needs to learn the art of the stiff arm; could be a good pro (R5) ⬤

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TE Dallen Bentley, Utah

6-4, 253; 42 receptions for 620 yards (14.8) and 8 touchdowns in ’25; good size and good hands; not an explosive receiver but physical after the catch; pretty good catch radius and hands; not super nimble looks like a true Y, which seems harder to find these days; not going to be a receiving star but he does know how to find space; 25 years old as he went on LDS mission for two years before returning to school; was pretty much Dampier’s security blanket at Utah; needs work technique-wise as a blocker; 4.62 40-yard dash, 35-inch vertical and 24 reps/225 a solid testing combination; JES will not like age (R5) 

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⭐TE Marlin Klein, Michigan

One of the better run blocking tight ends in the class; 6-6, 248 and was born in Cologne, Germany; pretty good route runner, good feet and good hands; sat behind Loveland; best year was ’25 (24 rec./248 yds./1 TD) and it feels like the lack of production plus some injuries have people down on him; watching just the tape, he’s one of my favorite TEs in the class, especially based on value; Klein can block inline and in space; Michigan split him out at times, only to utilize him as a blocker for a receiver he was in stack with; runs really well for his size and looks real comfortable; 4.61 40-yard dash and a 36-inch vertical; if he can stay healthy, this could be gold in a few years (he will need some PT and an offseason); big fan of his potential (R5) ⬤

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TE Justin Joly, NC State

6-3 ½, 241; 47 catches, 468 yards and 7 TDs in 2025; big catch radius; not explosive per se but a good runner after the catch; lined up more like an F tight end/H-back most of the time, despite seemingly having the size to be in-line; gets open by being physical at her top of his route; was NC State QBs security blanket underneath last year; good comp is former Dolphins TE Charles Clay; hard to get a read on him as an NFL blocker, he’s strong enough but inexperienced based on how NCSU used him and his technique is lacking (R5) 

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TE John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming

6-5, 245; ran a 4.60 (1.60 split), posted a 35 ½-inch vertical, a 10-8 broad and 4.22 short shuttle at the combine, all exceptional; is fast, plays fast; runs a little bit with his head down but is real good in space with the ball in his hands for a TE; took a couple of balls where defenders thought they had him and they just never caught up; also pretty instinctive as a runner; not so much a tackle breaker; power is his issue in run blocking too; despite lacking pop as a blocker, he is good at squaring his guy up in space, even if they have a quickness advantage on him; he will need to get stronger to be effective inline and as a Y, but I think that’s his future; needs work in increasing his catch radius as he has small arms for his height (31 inches) and he doesn’t really use his length to go up and get balls; tendency is to let the ball get into his body and I would have him higher but he kind of has brick hands (R5-R6) ⬤

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TE Tanner Koziol, Houston

Played first three years at Ball State before finishing at Houston; 6-6 ½, 247; he’s a beast, slow as hell, but a beast; great hands and a huge catch radius; will never get you a ton of yards, especially per catch, but he can be a super reliable weapon in short yardage and goal line; NFL will have to figure something out for him in goal line, he’s that good; 74 catches for 727 yards (9.8) with 6 touchdowns in ’25: can take a hit and hang on; he might run in the 4.8s (ran a 4.70) but curious his vertical (36 ½ inches); this isn’t a Gesicki, he’s a tough guy, gets YAC, but he can fill the same role in terms of a reliable pair of hands and can get up; big and strong enough to block but not sure what kind of leverage he can get in run blocking being as lean as he looks, will need work, like him though (R5-R6) ⬤

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TE Jack Endries, Texas

6-4, 240; played with Mendoza at Cal before transferring to UT and Arch; F tight end to me but not too bad of a pass blocker; hands are incredible; turned a few incompletions/picks into catches with his reach; nothing too special after the catch but not too bad in the open field; may not a Miami fit due to concerns about his blocking; ran a 4.62 with an impressive 1.59 split at the combine; 36-inch vertical (R6)

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TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame: 6-6, 245; best season was last year (32 rec., 482 yards (15.1), 0 TDs); runs kinda funny (hands down low) and his hips are terrible; better blocker than you would expect, but trying to get low gets him off balance more than you would like; had a good combine, running a 4.62 with a 36-inch vertical and a 10-3 broad jump; had two ACL surgeries in his career, has been fine since but still a concern (R4/DNW) ⬤🚩

TE Max Klare, Ohio State: 6-4, 246 with soft hands; 43-448-2 TDs at OSU after transferring in from Purdue, where his numbers were better; aside from reliable hands, nothing particularly special about him; not powerful, very little yards after contact and not a very good runner after the catch; blocking a “work in progress”; not quick or fast; tall but doesn’t play big or have a particularly large catch radius; feel like he’s getting more attention than he deserves because of his exposure at OSU with a good QB (R4-DNW) ⬤

TE Michael Trigg, Baylor: 6-3, 243; he almost looks smaller than their receiver Josh Cameron on-field; Baylor seems to run mostly spread so he was rarely in-line; ran a 4.68 at Baylor Pro Day; effective from slot but operated more as almost a large receiver; defenses would cover him with DBs, not LBs; big hands and good arm length; is good with the ball in the air; nothing real appealing NFL wise for me (R6/DNW) 

TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati: played six years of college; 6-5, 250, spent first four years at Ohio State; solid college player and good receiver but no elite traits that show up on field; ceiling very low; feet are average, blocking is average (R6/DNW) ⬤

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OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia

Long (6-7, 315) and strong with real good feet and fluid transitions; combine couldn’t have been much better to him – 34¾-inch arms, 10 ¾-inch hands and 4.93 40-yard dash with a 1.71 split (all elite); 33 ½-inch vertical; plays with great spatial awareness in pass pro; handles stunts and quick pass rush moves with relative ease; can overextend at times but has an effective punch; effective maneuvering in tight space in run game in gap; can seal multiple blocks in short space; movement and effectiveness in space on down field blocks in zone is fine but definitely has a long way to go; saw a few whiffs; plays smart and seems smart in interviews; plays aggressive and to the whistle; very low mileage with his first starts coming in 2024 (19 total); can get out over his feet a bit, especially in trying to engage second-level blocks; is not the perfect prospect but upside is the high; will need a little time (R1) ⬤

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OT/G Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Trait heavy with elite size (6-7, 352) with relative athleticism that’s pretty ridiculous; better right now in run game than pass; uses size and natural strength to bully defenders at times; has better feet than one would expect and can match game with top pass rushers on most days; struggles at times with balance; is susceptible to quick/fast pass rushers with inside moves, but when he anchors and has a defender on his hands, play is over; extremely strong base; sometimes worry he’s lazy; 32 ½-inch vertical at combine was highest mark ever at combine for a player over 350 pounds, so rare explosion; 33 3/8-inch arms; he is unbelievably strong and athletic for a man that size, especially with his arms/hands; could be a guard; seems to be moving up draft boards late in the process; first guy off the bus type-deal; can’t imagine he wouldn’t immediately take over left guard and move Savaiinaea back to the right side (R1) ⬤

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⭐OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

6-6, 330 with 33 7/8-inch arms; despite length, lacks an effective punch and let’s pass rushers get into his frame more than he should; looks green, which makes sense – he didn’t start playing football until he was 19; family is from Nigeria and he grew up playing soccer and basketball (a huge plus actually); takes poor angles in inside run, blocking defenders’ wrong half at times; sometimes looks like he’s blocking without a plan; isn’t lazy at all and gets after it when he locks in on somebody; good feet, good mirroring skills; no shortage of NFL traits but I bet it takes him 2-3 years; could be upper-echelon starter if he cleans up technique and really just gets more natural and comfortable in the game; 4.91 40-yard dash (1.73), 9-7 broad, 30½-inch vertical all show elite athleticism at 330 pounds; think he’s going to be a baller in time; there is a question about his actual age that may concern Dolphins; move him to guard at first, while he’ll have tackle flexibility for sure (R1-R2) ⬤

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OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

Left tackle opposite Fano for the Utes; 6-6, 304 with good feet; actively offsets defenders first move with a good punch; overall strength is his movement and he’s a safe bet as a pass protector in zone scheme; mirroring skills are elite; run game efforts are based on getting positioning and good angles; for whatever reason, he does not play a power game; think he’s more tackle than his teammate, but not as good overall; not what I would call a ‘finisher’; only 21 worried about the “dawg” in him; ran a 4.99 (1.79 split) at the combine and explosion numbers were elite (39-inch vertical); 33 3/4-inch arms (R1-R2) ⬤

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⭐OT Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M

Has Sullivan Special written all over him; 6-7, 318 with massive arms (35 3/8 inch) and hands (10″); is a project but he and Paul would give team crazy long, young bookends; he is surprisingly athletic, first step is quick; could use arms even better than he does but often leverages his base to forcibly drive a pad y rusher off their line to the QB; he has only started the last two years after being recruited as a high school tight end; feel like this could be a future star; his pad level is relatively high but it’s not from him playing with poor form – he tries to get low, he’s just huge; strong edge can get under his pads and take him off balance; he is good at resetting the hands; has a mean streak; big fan considering draft projection; this is definitely an NFL tackle, just needs PT (R3) ⬤

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OT Jude Bowry, Boston College

6-5, 314 with 33 1/4-inch arms; movement is good; can see that playing low is a work in progress; was BCs left tackle; appears at times to struggle with power rushers, as they can knock him off his first set; must be a balance thing related to how he sets his base or just that he’s more long than strong; good at recovery and reset though; mirroring is good, as is his hand placement typically; film is good against some of the top edge rushers (Bain, Mesidor, Parker); could be a good pickup, just think he needs to get stronger even though his strength and explosion suggest otherwise (34 1/2-inch vertical, 25 reps/225); maybe its improved technique he needs, which would be a concern since MIA hired his position coach; struggled on the right side when moved there Senior Bowl week; had some lower-extremity injuries in 2024 and 2025; JES should have solid intel from Applebaum (R3-R4) ⬤🚩

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OT/G Kage Casey, Boise State

Posted 40+ career starts at left tackle for Boise; 6-5, 309; could be an average NFL tackle but potentially a good guard; isn’t super athletic, but does well with positioning and getting out in front of a ball carrier; can get his hands outside at times but overall uses his arms effectively; watching more — he’s real sound technically, he looks good; hands are 10 ¼-inch vice grips; like him inside; locks on a guy and drives him downfield in run game; good accuracy with his strike; tackle experience gives him the floor as a pass protector and his zone blocking skills are already real good; arms are just under 33″; history of shoulder injuries as if his shoulder may chronically dislocate (multiple torn labrums), so medical is important (R4) 🚩

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OT Austin Barber, Florida

Certainly doesn’t help that first set of clips I watched were against Miami; 5, 2 and 12 all made him look bad at some point in that game; 6-6 7/8, 318; watching him run block is actually fun; has strong hands and burst that show in his down blocks, takes people off their feet; vertical jump (32-inch) and broad jump (9-3) elite explosion for a player his size; has trouble dropping his anchor in pass pro; could be a good guard but too many flaws that could get your QB killed if he’s at tackle; 33 1/8-inch arms; shoulder injury hx; 9.75 RAS; JES guard potential, depending on where he’s drafted (R4) ⬤🚩

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OT/G Fa’alili Fa’amoe, Wake Forest

Good size, 6-5, 311, 33 7/8-inch arms; massive 10 5/8-inch hands; real strong punch with his hands and more athletic than I anticipated; technique can get real sloppy; see him even get turned around 360 on a rep; definitely has some power in his hands and gets nasty at times; no way in hell I’m playing him at tackle, wouldn’t want him in space unless somebody really coaches him up; possible late round guard target though (R6-R7) ⬤

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OT Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin

23 yo; unbelievably long — 6-8, 315 with 35 ¼-inch arms+++; length can get him a little off-kilter and struggles with leverage at times; has good reset/recovery; spent first three seasons at right tackle before switching to left tackle in game 2 of 2025; allowed 3 sacks in ’25; movement skills aren’t great going backward, needs to work on setting a better anchor; uses long arms well; hands and arm usage look like one of the strengths of his game; speed rushers might give him problems; when he gets his hands on a guy they seem pretty locked up for the play; plays physical in run game; wouldn’t peg him as a starter but he has all the traits but does play high and don’t know how he would do inside (R7) ⬤

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OT Blake Miller, Clemson: Big (6-6, 318) right tackle who moves well in the run game; had elite testing numbers at the combine (5.04 40, 1.75 split, 32-inch vertical and 9-5 broad; also has long arms (34 ¼-inch); good drive blocker who can get to the second level and wipe a guy out of the play; physical in run game but does play a tad high; sometimes overshoots his landmark on second level blocks; hands get outside defenders more than you would want to see; leans in pass pro, experienced pro will get him lunging to air; looks tentative going backward; don’t love his pass protection but Dolphins may like him at guard; I would not want him as a tackle; did not face-off against stiff competition in ’25 (R1/DNW) ⬤

OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern: Four-year starter; technically sound for the most part but balance can be an issue; 6-8, 323 but arms are short (32¼-inch); uses hands effectively in pass protection; movement is good but not NFL good; has a decent enough number of whiffs on tape; more gap than zone in the run game; effort is solid but he’s by no means nasty or a mauler; mirrors pass rushers well and has good balance when attacked; likely a day 2 pick but don’t see him being any more than a backup at the next level due to movement skills (R3/DNW)

OT Isaiah World, Oregon: apologies but not going back and watching more than I saw while watching live games; 6-7+, 318 with real long arms; has a great name but he’s oafy, lumbering; his feet are sluggish and he doesn’t overwhelm as an aggressive sort; wins at the college level because of his size; will get drafted but doesn’t have NFL game; will take the L for being lazy if I’m wrong; likely not suiting up in 2026 as he tore his ACL in January and had surgery in Februrary (R4/DNW) 🚩

OT Trey Zuhn III, TAMU: 6-6, 312 but with 32½-inch arms … not great; uses a super wide stance but seems balanced with his kick step and slide in pass pro; not particularly physical or aggressive and has trouble finding people in space in run game; NFL defenders are going to whoop him on the outside; his strength is pass pro; probably a candidate to play center as a pro (R5/DNW)

OT Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame: second-longest arms among all tackles at 34 1/2 inches; 6-6, 306 with big hands too; super stiff; plays noticeably high, unbalanced and looks lean; leans a lot and has heavy feet; played right tackle and ND gave him a good bit of help; fits MIA guard measurement traits but not movement traits; watch Miami game — he looked awful at times, though some of his sets against Mesidor showed off the successful usage of his arms; was effective at times in college, but just never looked good to me and actually, the opposite (R7/DNW) ⬤

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⭐IOL Spencer Fano, Utah

6-5 1/2, 311; arms not ideal (32 7/8-inch) but not as short as original (incorrect) combine measurements; for me, best offensive lineman in the draft regardless of which spot; movement skills, especially lateral agility, are elite; blocking in space … elite; uses his punch well and is advanced overall in his hand usage; there is no player in this draft who can match him in outside zone and on second-level blocks; a good power rusher may give him issues early, but he will own most speed rushers; he’s far from soft, he just needs to continue strengthening his base; perfect addition inside if MIA goes o-line early; some team asked him to take snaps at C at the combine, thus IOL instead of just G; 4.91 40-yard dash (1.72 split) with a 32-inch vertical, 9-3 broad and the best 3-cone time among all linemen; 30 reps/224; could still play outside, but elite potential inside; possibly off JES board due to arm length, but athleticism and film should override that based on what he’s said (R1)

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OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami

42 starts in 3 years++; massive, 6-5 1/2, 329; block-shaped frame; wins at the college level primarily with power and that will probably be his game as a pro; is real young (20) so still room to grow his game but has a few flaws; can get out over his feet sometimes; could see a pro-speed rushers giving him a lot of trouble if he’s at tackle; counters and inside spins can win against him; don’t see a ton of flexibility and the mirroring could be more crisp, but all good considering his size; when he gets beat at tackle, it can look bad (back to the defender on one); he’s a nasty run blocker and his frame is perfect if size is what you seek; arms aren’t ridiculously long but not terrible (33 ¼-inch); feel he’s more gap scheme-ready than he is outside zone as it relates to his movement skills; experience at tackle is an asset, would move to guard where he could be very good (R1) ⬤

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G Gennings Dunker, Iowa

6-5, 319; fun guy to watch; does give up a little too much ground at times in pass pro, but generally does well; three sacks allowed in the last two years; has good-not-great feet, but certainly NFL guard good; lateral movement is average; is a beast in the run game and looks like his goal is to make people feel him+++; plays to the echo; he will get in opponents heads; move him to G and his arms are good (33½-inches); length/outside experience gives him good guard movement and position flexibility, if necessary; will set the tone in run game; can get off balance but is pretty good in recovery/re-anchor in pass pro; looks generally less comfortable in pass sets; pretty good at getting to the second level so his power isn’t limited to just gap-type schemes; athletic measures at combine were 2^nd among guards; fits Dolphins stated length profile and tackle experience could make him a target (R2-R3) ⬤

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G Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Right guard; has this weird little hitch at the start of his movement that has to cost him at least a half step; 6-4, 316, plays a little bigger; moves well; 33 ¼-inch arms; clearly loves finishing blocks and making the defender feel it++; finds his way to the second level pretty well and does a good job at getting something on his man; anchors pretty well; sometimes first move with hands comes from the outside; moves with good balance; has some serious dawg in him — tone setter; 27 reps/225 at GT Pro Day; would be a good value if he makes it to round three (R2-R3) ⬤

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G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

6-5, 315; real quick reaction at the snap; left guard; good pass protector, very good lateral movement and balance; good reaction skills as it relates to secondary moves; over 1,800 career snaps; eight pressures and no sacks allowed in 2025; will possibly need help with NFL DTs in the power department; his arms don’t look exceptionally long (they weren’t – 31 ¾-inches at the combine); does a good bit of striking to reset with defenders; is excellent at getting in first strike and getting it inside (despite arm length apparently); good at attaching himself and hinging defenders in run game; needs to get stronger to be truly successful as an NFL run blocker; explosion helps him be low man; good at pulling, needs a little work on the second level; film is good but arms likely a problem for MIA unless maybe he can become a center (R3) 

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G Jalen Farmer, Kentucky

6-5, 312 with a strong upper half and long arms (34 1/4”); right guard; good run blocking in small spaces, where his strength shows; constant, power leg drive and torque out of his base, he’s real powerful; looks more run blocker than pass blocker at this stage; started at Florida before transferring to Kentucky his last few years; people can get up under his pads at times but overall real good pad level considering his size; threw up 225 pounds a whopping 37 times at Kentucky Pro Day (reminder: over 34-inch arms); feel like he needs a good bit of work but safe to say that if Miami selects him, it will feel comfortable doing so given that Yenser and Hamden both coached him at Kentucky last year (R3-R4) ⬤

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⭐G Caden Barnett, Wyoming

6-3 ½, 316 with 33 3/8-inch arms; started his career at tackle and switched to right guard, where he looks very good; better run blocker than in pass pro which is why he was moved inside (does fine with help); movement skills posted at the combine were all elite – 1.73 10-yard split, 4.55 short shuttle and 7.85 3-cone; shows plenty of play strength and loves to finish; hands can get outside at times in pass pro; good at mirroring; has a few whiffs on his resume when dealing with quicker/faster players but is pretty good out in space downfield; good drive blocker and good at combos/switches; needs some technical refinement but think he can be a good backup at minimum; combination of good frame, decent length and athleticism; nickname is the Vanilla Gorilla (R5-R6)

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G Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M

Has the measurement attributes MIA seeks — 6-6, 314 with 10-inch hands and 34 3/8-inch arms; like his physicality and nastiness; physical in the run game and a good drive blocker; is more pulling guard than a second-level specialist at this stage; movement is average; is strong enough that he can start a play having to anchor and finish it drive blocking; has had a big problem with penalties (31 career) but overall, like his potential; is one of the few guard possibilities for JES who played guard due to length, just not 100% he’s a fit movement-wise (R5-R6) ⬤

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G Micah Morris, Georgia

Only 18 career starts; not sure if he’s a late bloomer or just had the misfortune of being at UGA which always has linemen; trait heavy at 6-5, 334;  not sure there is a guard in the class with his ceiling compared to draft position; the definition of barrel-chested; stands firm in pass pro, anchors well and gives little ground; zero sacks allowed in 909 career snaps at left guard; probably better suited early for gap schemes due to lack of experience, but looks plenty strong and athletic for zone; he’s nasty, likes to bury defenders; over 33.5-inch arms and had a 1.73 10-yard split at combine; 29 ½-inch vertical at over 330 pounds is major league explosion; RAS (minus agility drills) was a 9.97, seventh best ever for a guard; moves good, not great; stops his feet too much; may be a bit of a project but can likely at least hold his own in pass pro early; intelligent, came to Georgia as a prep with a GPA over 5.0; perfect traits fit for Miami’s new regime, big question is if he can take the next step (R6) ⬤

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G DJ Campbell, Texas

6-3, 313 and could probably be a little more fit; long arms (34-inch); physically gifted with his strength in his arms and maybe somebody can coach him up on his movement; he does look disgustingly strong at times and other times seems like he doesn’t want to engage, which bothers me; gave up 6 sacks in his first year as a starter (soph.) then only allowed one the next two years; allowed five QB hits from his right guard spot last year but also got flagged 11 times; can’t tell if he’s slow or lazy (R6)

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G Jaedan Roberts, Alabama

6-5, 327 and powerful; 33 3/8-inch arms; missed time in 2025 due to concussion; 34 career games with 24 starts; pretty inescapable if he locks onto you in pass pro; okay feet laterally when mirroring but he’s sluggish out in space and imagine he’s going to post an astronomical 10-yard split (1.85 eek); would only want him as a backup because I think he can protect the QB but his feet are way too heavy for my taste (R7) ⬤

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IOL Brian Parker II, Duke

6-5, 300, so not too thick but smart, versatile player; needs to get stronger in his lower half; arm length is not great for tackle but okay inside (32 7/8); see him as a capable backup at G, C; OT if a team is real desperate; OT in college, best chance to start in NFL is at center, which is low on MIA priority list; apparently teammates love him; shows good body control and spatial awareness; hand strike accuracy and processing show up on tape; technically sound and really don’t love the guy but value in the versatility and also durability, no injuries in college career (R4)

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⭐C Parker Brailsford, Alabama

6-2, 289; love his game but Miami won’t love his measurables unless they have interest in having a backup with Aaron Brewer’s skillset, even if its a junior version; can really move; one of those players who can do things most others cant — his superpowers are his burst that gets him to his spots quick, and the crazy leverage he plays with; lack of size is noticeable standing next to his teammates but not really in his play in terms of taking on tackles, setting his anchor and holding them — very impressive; he’s so narrow it’s borderline shocking but he can handle most everything; arms are 32 inches, not ideal; makes switching on a stunt look easy; second-level blocking is good and can get better; high floor for sure for an OZ center; unsure if this is what MIA prefers long term; my favorite center in the class, despite missing the size profile (R3-R4)

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C Jake Slaughter, Florida

33-game starter over the last three years; 6-5, 302 Rimington finalist; good run blocker; plays with control and balance in pass protection; does a nice job pulling and in flipping his hips once engaged; don’t see him as overly strong or dominant but more consistent; gets to the second level okay; sometimes gets his arms a little outside blocks; his feet are okay, not amazing; plays intelligently, can see nuances to his moving defenders; seems like he gets his punch in more than most centers (R5)

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G Vega Ioane, Penn State: left guard, 6-4, 330; better in pass protection than run blocking; gap scheme fit, not for an offense that needs a mover who gets to the second level with ease; good anchor and reset; allows defender ground but only in small increments while he keeps his feet going; so much better going backward than moving laterally though; can get his hands outside on blocks in run game; overall, not sold that he’s a lineman who can get to the second level consistently and effectively; not the best fit in Miami; arms are sub-33″ and he just doesn’t seem like a great OZ fit anyway (R1/DNW)

G Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon: USC transfer who lined up at left guard for the Ducks; 6-5, 320; built like a tackle so immediately look at his feet for why he’s inside; movement can be laborious at times; struggles in reps to be the low man; gets first punch in quick and it’s solid; he’s powerful enough to be a good run blocker but his hips are stiff and his feet are slow; whiffs on second level blocks because he’s getting to defenders who can move; plays aggressively, which you like; strong with his arms (33 5/8 inch); don’t see him as an exceptional NFL player except in gap scheme; just not a fan of his game (R2/DNW) ⬤

G Beau Stephens, Iowa: started 25 games at left guard the last two years for Iowa, with 10 starts earlier in his career on the right side; regarded by fellow linemen as the nastiest player on the team; 6-5, 315; 31 1/8-inch arms is a problem; can lean/reach at times in pass pro but resets well and has pretty good movement; seems to have strong hands; much more physical going forward; pretty well-rounded player; fires off the ball with force; combine numbers did not help him, short arms, poor athletic and poor explosion numbers (R5/DNW)

G Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame: 6-5, 310 with 32 7/8-inch arms; missed time in both 2024 as a sophomore (ankle) and ’25 (knee) but chose to declare; has played both guard spots and switched mid-season twice; played LG last year; good mover and good at getting his arms extended and locked on people in both pads and run; has strength in his core when he faces power, good anchor and real strong hands; good pulling guard and lead blocker, though not tremendously athletic; lacks bend at times; ND ran off his tail constantly; could be steady starter but low ceiling; DNW due to injuries only (R5/DNW) 🚩

C Logan Jones, Iowa: Mixed bag which makes for a tougher eval; he’s 6-3, 299 and moves like you’d want an outside zone center to move; holds the Iowa FB all-time squat record at 700+ pounds; 32-inch vertical and a good combine overall; also has 30 3/4-inch arms, not good at all, though better to have at center than elsewhere; Rimington Trophy winner in ’25; he can play a little high; testing quickness doesn’t always show on tape; real effective at combo blocks and in flipping his hips on a defender to seal a block; 50 starts; MIA won’t draft him with those arms (R3-R4/DNW)

IOL Matt Gulbin, Michigan State: 6-4, 305 team captain at center for the Spartans last year; transferred from Wake where he played both right and left guard and some pros see him as a center, so interior position versatility++; don’t see too many bad habits, gets his hands outside occasionally and leans at times in run blocking; had minor off-season surgery at the end of the season; short arms (31.25”); anchors and resets well; good at taking a defenders momentum and using it against them; leverage guy; looked better on re-eval, especially as a center, but his arms are too short (R4/DNW)

C Connor Lew, Auburn: 6-3 1/2, 310 and looks more physical than most centers; pass pro seems like it might need a little work, leans at times and plays high others; susceptible to bull rush by interior defenders, recovery is pretty good; think he’s more a gap guy than zone, not the best feet and whiffs on second level blocks more than you’d like; do like his width but nothing special in his game; had an ACL injury in 2025 (R4/DNW) 🚩

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DT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech

Good size at 6-3½, 318; moves well for his size; very good first step and uses various techniques to win reps; regularly uses swim move effectively after initial burst; when he doesn’t win, he’s strong enough to continue fighting through rep, doesn’t get off balance; plays low; used him anywhere from 0 to 3 technique; makes a lot of plays in the backfield, including pressures; doesn’t get stopped by a first block, keeps battling to make plays; didn’t struggle with double teams;  quickness really pops off the screen and you forget how big and strong he is; 33 ¼-inch arms+; zero question he’ll immediately jump into somebody’s rotation but ridiculously low RAS may keep him off Miami’s list (R2) 

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⭐DT Gracen Halton, Oklahoma

6-2 ½, 293 and looks small on tape; more importantly, doesn’t play small, has real heavy hands; disruptor; could be a real value pick; wins much the same way a RB or LB would by sidestepping or even juking a lineman to beat them, then they don’t have the angle or strength to stop him; wins with burst and then gets skinny, heady defender; played in virtually every game during his four years with the Sooners, but started only 10 including seven last year and was used mostly situationally; 33 (11 solo) 3.5 sacks, 2 passes batted down, 1 FF, 1 FR in his final season; has a winning rate in pass and run defense so it’s curious why he wasn’t used much more at Oklahoma; would give him a chance if he slides, despite size profile; combine update: ran a 4.82 with a 1.70 10-yard split and posted a 36.5-inch vertical, all elite; NextGen stats had him at 20.92 mph during his combine 40++; good is good and he could provide a different style on MIA defensive interior; resembles Fiske (Rams) from a few years ago; think he would be a great fit for MIA and round out the defensive interior, style-wise; will pressure the pocket in the NFL; one of my favorite players overall; could overcome MIA size profile due to elite movement skills and his value as a disruptor (R2)

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DT Christen Miller, Georgia

6-4, 321 and one of the better 2-gap run game tackles in this draft; 50 tackles, 3.0 sacks the last two years so production isn’t tremendous; maybe as pro-ready as any of the DTs this year though, uses all his tools; not physically imposing but uses his combination of strength and savvy to move blockers and get where he wants; won’t get drafted first but could end up the best; plays with leverage and a great motor; not super quick and don’t think he’ll wow at the combine; comes off as super hard to move; best suited to a 4-3 as I wouldn’t use him as a 0 tech; a disruptor but could be a better finisher in the backfield; movement after shedding blocks needs to get sharper; 4.90 40-yard dash, 33-inch arms, 10″ hands (R2-R3) ⬤

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DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

6-2, 326-pound fire hydrant, when he gets hit he doesn’t budge; played a bunch over center; good quickness and very good burst at the snap for someone his size; is a mauler; he’s 324 strong not 324 fat; arms seem average length (32 1/4-inch…shortish); he’s going to start off being at least good against the run; dominates most one on ones with bull rush; will eventually require doubles as a pro; had a monster 2025 (junior) with 65 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 FF, 1 pass batted down and 43 pressures; his pressures aren’t always direct but a ton of pocket disruption with his push; good player, consensus is he did great in positional drills at combine (R2) 

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DT Domonique Orange, Iowa State

6-2, 322 with long arms (33 3/8-inch) and big hands; probably the best true nose in the class; played 50 games with 24 starts but posted modest numbers (1 sack and 7 TFLs for his career); committed just one penalty in four years; good quickness, explosion and upper body strength; good lateral movement but you’d like to see him focus on getting upfield more at times; upper body and base are real strong but can’t seem to shed with his hands/arms sometimes; nickname “Big Citrus”; feel like he’s a player who hasn’t been unlocked (R3) ⬤

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⭐DT/DE Kaleb Proctor, SE Louisiana

 6-2, 291 has 33-inch arms and outstanding movement skills; weight is in all the right places; disruptive force; 4.79 40 (1.68 10-yard split) with a 33-inch vertical and and 4.71 shuttle helped him to the 4^th best combine athletic score among DTs; he’s definitely quick enough to play outside; 43 tackles, 9 sacks and 13 TFLs last year; crazy movement skills; more I think about it, could be a weapon in a system like Miami’s where movement skills on a lineman means versatility; not the typical DT size profile JES would likely go after, but could play early down end/edge and passing down tackle, which would be a size mismatch on many occasions; the arms make it realistic he could do it; 6 tackles and 2 sacks at LSU in 2025;  somebody could fall in love and move up for this guy; won’t turn 21 until this summer (R4) ⬤

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⭐DT Chris McClellan, Missouri

6-4, 313; good burst for a player his size; two years at UF then two at Mizzou, where he improved; kind of top-heavy looking to me; stacks okay at the line but could run into problems against the run in the league; 48 tackles and 6 sacks in ’25; if he can get his lower half stronger and be competitive against the run, his pass rush is already NFL good for an inside player; stack-and-shed is his game; has huge arms (34-inch) and hands (11-inch); his high pad level is one thing that he’ll get coached out of him; high floor prospect (R5) ⬤

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DT Deven Eastern, Minnesota

Jumps off the tape as a potential pass rushing interior threat; 6-5¼, 320 and crazy burst at the snap; long arms (34 3/8-inch) he gets up into a guards chest; if he doesn’t win with speed, is relentless with his bull rush to try and get home; he’s winning right now mostly with his burst and power; still has room in his game for advanced technique to make the most of his arms; doesn’t disengage blocks like he should at times; can get violent with his hands at other times; does a nice job bracing when double teamed; 38 tackles, 14 pressures and 2.5 sacks; developmental player but has some tools;posted a 31-inch vertical; crazy burst but after that, doesn’t move too great; not gonna be the guy to run down a player from behind; 23 years old (R5) ⬤

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DT Jeffrey M’ba, SMU

42 tackles, 5 sacks in ’25; is 26 years old; surprised at his height (6-5 3/8, 315) and length (34 3/8-inch arms) that he’s batted down zero passes in four years; does a pretty good job of getting low despite his height in run defense and can overpower blockers; holds up pretty well against double teams; sometimes gets turned sideways in the wash; he’s strong but has very little game in terms of getting off or past a block, aside from bullrush; does show a pretty quick burst and he does not go backward very often, even when doubled; age not a fit for JES (23) but maybe would consider late; 9.81 RAS (R5) ⬤

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DT Nick Barrett, So. Carolina

6-3, 308, 42 tackles (27 solo), 2 sacks, 1 FR and 1 pass batted down; good at working half a man with force; his fumble recovery ended up with him rumbling 20+ yards for the score; pretty good mix of upper and lower body strength; arms don’t look too long; played mostly 3-tech with some nose tackle mixed in; run defense is definitely his forte; not too much going on as a pass rusher; not very athletic; 31 reps/225+++ (R7)

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DT Peter Woods, Clemson: 6-2 1/8, 298; similar to former Tigers/Dolphins DT Christian Wilkens; elite trait is burst at that size; good at point of attack but not physically dominant as an interior defender; wins with advanced technique with his arms/hands; concerned with average size combined with short arms (31 ¼); lack of physical dominance sometimes keeps him from making plays, but he stays active enough and is quick enough to remain disruptive; in run defense, often is a big part of play being forced wide and strung out; combine/Clemson Pro Day performances did nothing to help his draft status; if looking to draft traits, this is not the player (R1/DNW) 

DT Caleb Banks, Florida: 6-6, 330 and a lot of projecting going on for to his ridiculous length; movement skills are awful; 47 tackles and 6.5 sacks in four years (one at LOU); last year he broke his foot against LSU in late September; ridiculously long arms that he could utilize better in trying to get off blocks; lateral movement is pretty good, burst and small-area quickness are lacking; he just can’t unhook from a block; could still be a MIA target due to his length (35-inch arms), but he is a total project; one elite NFL trait he has are those arms, he can be actively fighting a block and still use an arm to be disruptive to the QB; broke his foot at the combine (R2/DNW) ⬤🚩

DT Dontay Corleone; Cincinnati: 6-0, 340 pounds which is ridiculous but somehow posted a 1.71 10-yard split+; fire hydrant-style nose tackle-only, which is how Cincy used him; is a hustler, even when the play gets past him; just 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks the last two years combined; looking at him at combine, short, fat arms (31 7/8-inch); diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs in 2024; and small hands; don’t think he’s an NFL player but if he is, it’s not in a 4-3 like Miami’s; 23.5 years old (R3-R4/DNW)

DT Zane Durant, Penn State: 6-1, 290, not ideal; posted seven sacks and 15.5 TFLs the last two years, so pretty productive; is exclusively a 3-tech with little versatility, but could maybe slide outside from time to time based on his athleticism; very slithery; quickness pops on tape; excels at winning with quickness and converts speed to power pretty well; could make it as a situational interior pass rusher because he is quick and probably can have success in that department; tested real well – 4.75 40-yard dash, 33.5-inch vertical; short arms; similar to Halton but not as good against power rush (R6/DNW)

DT Zxavien Harris, Ole Miss: a monster of a man at 6-8, 330 with 34 5/8-inch arms, 10-inch hands+++; productive 2025 with 58 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 passes batted down and one interception; agility and burst are both subpar; Rebels lined him up as a 5 tech at fair amount of times; plays high but blockers do struggle with his mass and strength; long arms are menacing; higher floor, lower ceiling despite his size because he just doesn’t move well; didn’t test at the combine; DUI felony fleeing in 2023, domestic violence and resisting arrest in 2024 (R6/DNW) ⬤🚩

DT Landon Robinson, Navy: Will keep this brief – he plays real hard, never quits; he hustles like you’d want all your DTs to; at 5-11, 291 he is not a realistic NFL option in my opinion especially for Sullivan, despite having good tape and a good senior season; testing numbers at combine and Navy Pro Day were all either above average or elite which is impressive, including 30 reps/225++; still too short (R6/DNW) 

DT Jackie Marshall, Baylor: what’s become common scouting this DT class, another interior defensive lineman with less than ideal size; 6-2, 293; high-effort gap-filler; led BU in QB pressures (22), in ’24; played most of ’25 nursing high-ankle sprain; best suited as a rotational player in 4-3; doesn’t have exceptional power or quickness; going to struggle at NFL level; probably a R7 or UDFA pickup for a team less concerned about size and hoping his pass rush stands up at the next level; short arms; posted outstanding movement numbers at the combine (R7/DNW)

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⭐EDGE/LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State

Heck of a player; gives you front 7 versatility; lined up at EDGE, 4 tech, and Mike; 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 27 QB pressures in ’25; was able to win inside on pass rush with quickness over guards; but shows crazy combination of explosion and strength; on run, guards hit him head up and he didn’t budge; can hear pads crack when he makes a play; super low missed tackle rate; powerful and relentless; instincts seem good, confidence in his ability to win with his traits – great; uses his arms and hands as if he were a skilled DT or OT … kind of unbelievable the strength he shows against bigger players; will be the face of some team’s defense if he finds the right positional home; has some Micah Parsons to him; ran a 4.46 (1.58 split) at 6-4, 241 pounds+++; surefire Top 5; still just 20 years old (R1) ⬤

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⭐EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson

6-3 5/8, 263; 39 tackles, 9.5 TFLs and 5 sacks in ’25; 11 sacks and a whopping 6 forced fumbles in 2024; fights hard in run game not only setting the edge, but also in working/sliding inside to make plays; would call his arm/hand usage in pass rush his strongest skill… advanced; understands the dynamic of getting a strong punch on a blocker before he gets one on you; real good feet for his size; would be the type of EDGE you can successfully sneak into coverage, good movement skills; Clemson would sometimes line him up as a 4 tech in heavy fronts; hustler; pretty much a football player, always aware, recovered fumbles anywhere from in the backfield to 20 yards downfield; seems like the total package, pass and run defender, can beat a block with quickness/speed, a bullrush or combination thereof; still young; 33 1/8-inch arms; knocked it out of the park at the combine – 4.68 40-yard dash (at 263) with a 1.61 split++, 34-inch vertical and 10-0 broad jump; personal favorite edge outside of Reese; some have him going in R2 in which case I would go berserk (R1) ⬤

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⭐EDGE Malachi Lawrence, UCF

Sack machine; 28 TFLs and 20 sacks in 3 years as the starter; 6-4, 253 and super quick; long arms (33 5/8-inch); good speed, quickness and bend, especially his closing speed; before looking up ht/wt, thought he had to be smaller based on movement skills, great change of direction and relentless; good use of club to cause turnovers from behind; when he clears his block, he literally has an extra gear to the quarterback, takes very little time to arrive; four strip sacks in the last two years; would be in the LEO position in Hafley defense; could be very good player in the right scheme; crushed the combine, matching what’s on film; 4.52 40 with a 1.58 split, 40-inch vertical and 10-10 broad, all elite for edge players; 40 was second fastest among DL/EDGE (R2) ⬤

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⭐EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois

6-3 ½, 260 with 33-inch arms and has a lot of burst off the edge; ran a slowish 40 (4.80) but had near-elite 1.64 10-yard split (burst); 20 sacks and 42 hurries in the last two years; arms seem long the way he plays, but I’m not sure they actually are; handles the run pretty well and is a physical force in pass rush; a bit of a long strider which doesn’t help him in short-space change of direction; overall, moves well for his size; best move is at the tackles outside shoulder; could be better at block-shedding; variety of pass rush moves and uses his arms well, especially his rip/underhook move; pretty relentless; has some experience dropping into coverage, which Hafley would like; when he gets to somebody, he hammers them; could tone it down slightly and probably be a better tackler overall; plays a tad high; has a good combination of bend and power; forced six fumbles in his career; freakish combine bench – 33 reps/225; if he makes it to R3, sprinting it in (R2) ⬤

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EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami

Torn on him a little because of his age (25) and injury history (has had surgeries on both feet); 6-3, 265; transferred from WVU; nuanced pass rusher; 20.8 pass rush win rate is elite; uses the dip, twist, can make himself small and really anything to keep a blocker off of him; high football IQ; his skills are first round skills but I would have a hard time drafting him as high as he should go due to the risk factor; his testing numbers were also not the best — 4.90 40-yard dash, if Miami did take him, he has experience lining up outside in the Wide 9 and knows how to utilize it via his moves and push if a tackle gets off balance trying to catch up; really like him but JES mentioned at combine age of player on 2^nd contract, so can’t imagine they would take him; double whammy as teams will be all over his medical too; surgeries on his foot at two different colleges; wouldn’t take him but wouldn’t take him off of my board either because he’s a good player (R2) 🚩

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EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State

6-5, 256 and with elite measureables; first rep I watched he’s using what look like long arms (33 1/2-inch) to punch a ball free; has played a lot of football with a lot of production – 127 tackles, 23.5 sacks (8.5 last year), 34 TFLs, 2 interceptions and 7 FFs in his four years; short area movement skills are average; is not super fluid and has stiff hips, not a lot of bend; is athletic and strong and there is some explosion to his game; does a pretty good job setting the edge; frame has room for growth imo; special teams ace as a punt blocker; testing skills at combine were elite 4.63 40, 39.5-inch vertical jump and 10-10 broad jump, all elite burst/explosion testing numbers; not my favorite but he could be a JES favorite (R2) ⬤

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EDGE L.T. Overton, Alabama

6-3, 274; lined up over tackle, 4i and even some 3 technique, which I guess is a testament to his abilities against the run; 40 tackles (25 solo) with 4 sacks last year; played first two seasons at Texas A&M; arms look long (33 1/4-inch), he looks long in general, has huge hands (10 5/8-inch); is not exceptionally natural and lacks bend; very good against the run and setting an edge; has a long way to go to become a pass rushing threat in the NFL; one of those players who seems to beat their first man but not able to close the deal in the backfield; not going to embarrass you on early downs though; size and testing numbers at the combine were all average, but he does have outside/inside versatility along the front four that could be desirable (R3) ⬤

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EDGE Cashius Howell, TAMU

6-4, 245; probably going to have a rough go on draft day due to his short arms (under 31″); he gets after it in pass rush, quick off the ball; has a bevy of pass rush moves; speed rush, shoulder dip, hand fighting, bend… does a lot of things right; film makes you think combine will be a good thing for him, save his measurements; excels at “ghost rushes,” ran a 4.59 with an impressive 1.58 split; concern is functional play strength and ability to hold the edge; his play speed is high through the whistle; his transfer of speed to power does really work for him, can see him knocking tackles backward with bull rush; he is not a fit for what the Dolphins have said they want (arms) and he’s not the type of player I typically go for, but he’s easy to like (R3) 

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EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee

6-3, 242 edge rusher who appeared in 48 games for the Vols; 33 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 FF and 2 passes batted down last year; we’ll see about combine but he looks both quick and fast on tape; ran an impressive 4.68; better in run game than anticipated, certainly not a weakness; kind of looks like an ideal 5 or 9 tech; his size on paper seems like more of a problem than it is on film, mainly because he has outstanding use of long arms; could struggle with big, power guys; had a pretty high missed tackle rate (22.9% in 2025); crazy burst and closing speed; 34 1/4-inch arms, 10-inch hands and a huge wingspan; needs to get stronger; guessing he could fit the LEO or WLB role in Miami (R4) ⬤

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EDGE/LB George Gumbs Jr., Florida

6-4 3/8, 245; converted wide receiver; in mostly situational play for Florida last year; had 31 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one recovery; real good production in an elite conference considering his experience; played what UF called a JACK linebacker, which we used to term a LEO (Linebacker/End Option), a total fit in Hafley’s defense; minimum ideal special teams guy; don’t think he has the frame to put on much more weight and curious his measurables; high effort player; the intrigue is in him as a ST player and see if he can grow into a defensive role, preferably at SAM; had a real good combine – 33 5/8-inch arms, 4.66 40-yard dash (9^th) 41-inch vertical (T-2^nd all time for a DE), 10-1 broad;  underwent meniscus surgery on his right knee following an injury in late 2025, which ended his senior season prematurely; a project, but worthy of taking a flyer (R5) ⬤

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EDGE Nedame Tucker, Western Michigan

14.5 sacks last year, most in FCS; does an adequate job setting the edge against MAC offensive linemen but is simply not a physical player; 6-2, 247 but doesn’t even play to that; wins with speed and quickness; weight, arm length and hand size are all below average; 4.61 40-yard dash with a 1.62 split; Miami needs a player who can set the edge; Miami is pretty set with this type player, but if they think he’s versatile enough to cover at his speed, could work; 31 1/8-inch arms not ideal (R5) ⬤

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EDGE Caden Curry, Ohio State

6-3, 257 and low miles; really only saw significant playing time in his senior season; amazing stat line for ’25: 66 tackles (40 solo) 11 sacks, 16.5 TFLs, 1FF, 2 FR and 2 passes batted down++; OSU lined him up from the 5 all the way to a 0 tech++; there’s no way he can handle that in the pros, but it’s encouraging to know he could slide in to a 3 technique on passing downs; versatility and run support will be appreciated in Miami; uses a variety of moves with his hands/arms to get upfield, pretty relentless; seems like his trajectory is up, though his testing was not great; measurements came back well below average (30 1/8-inch arms, 9 3/8-inch hand) for his position; probably not going to happen for JES, but maybe worth a late flyer (R6)

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EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby, New Mexico

6-3, 245; despite my Lobos love, one tends to get skeptical about non-Power 5 seniors (NIL); KJN is different as he has only elevated in play level, despite ending up at UNM; Montana Tech>>Idaho>>New Mexico; after shredding the Big Sky at Idaho, went with his coach to UNM and posted 32 tackles, 10 sacks, 55 hurries and nine QB hits in 2025; looks like an every down player; quick at the snap with burst and some nifty pass rush moves, converts speed to power and usually strikes first; especially the underhook; arms/hands are good; no testing info but supposedly runs 4.6-ish; is very bendy and looks like a good edge fit; athletic enough to drop into coverage (R6-R7) 

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EDGE Nathan Voorhis, Ball State

Crafty as a pass rusher (12 sacks and 17 TFLs in ’25) and has strong hands; would bring him in and see if can convert to MLB maybe; ran a 4.64 and posted a 10-1 broad jump at Ball St. pro day; only played one year at FCS level so production is questionable in terms of translating to next level (UDFA) 

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EDGE Rueben Bain, Miami: Watching his play, there is no questioning him as a force at the college level; good technique and good off the line; no elite traits and his length will be/is a concern for many NFL teams; 6-2 ¼, not exceptionally long to begin with and his short arms (30 7/8-inch) show up on tape at times against top tackles; he can get locked out of a play; he is strong as hell though, especially in his base, and he’s a dawg, no better way to put it; good against both run and pass; high floor/lowish ceiling; could end up being Melvin Ingram, could end up being no more than a solid run stuffing edge; there will be more successful players drafted after him; can not imagine a Green Bay protege taking a player with Bain’s length; but equally can not imagine he doesn’t love the animal in the guy (R1/DNW)

EDGE David Bailey, TTU: 6-4, 251; there is no single player I want less in Miami (given his draft range) than Bailey and thankfully it sounds like he won’t be on the board; super productive pass rusher at the who could not set the edge even at the college level; for some team, the pass rush upside will draw them to him but I think he’s the opposite of what JES is looking for and the exact same player as Chop Robinson-type (except one who will be productive) — a one-dimensional edge who can’t hold up in the pro run game; Bailey looks even smaller than Robinson; also can’t see him playing off ball because he does not handle open space well in the run game either; killed the combine; one-trick pony when Dolphins need players who are multiple; know I am in the minority on this guy (R1/DNW) ⬤

EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn: will get drafted high based on his combination of perfect defensive end size (6-5 7/8, 276, 34 ½-inch arms) and decent short-area movement skills; uses his arms and hands well to get off initial blocks in pass rush; had 2 sacks this year and 7 last season, but it was the way he got him that leaves questions; coverage sacks where he was initially tied up but ultimately broke free to clean up for a sack happened numerous times, not impressive; he does seem to have a high motor — he just can’t get it done; always finds himself just short of making a play as a pass rusher; killer instinct seems not to be there; does not go through people, despite his size; Auburn used him from a 0 technique all the way to a 5++; feel like he should be ripping through people but he doesn’t really; seemingly has NFL skillset, just not sure about mindset; borderline worried MIA will take him due to measurements (R1/DNW) ⬤

⭐EDGE Zion Young, Mizzou: rare edge length (6-6; Jason Taylor); 262 pounds and a real physical guy off the edge; good run defender; did not run at the combine; gets his jab into tackle’s chest and is hard to deal with; not too nimble in short space but does have good burst, runs pretty well in a straight line; 15 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and 12 hurries in 2025 (12 games); heavy hands; wouldn’t say he’s the bendiest but he works at it; can flatten to the quarterback or ball carrier but you’d like to see more of it; wins with combination of burst then power; potential is there to be an all-around player, would like him to be a little less rigid; good at attacking half a man; has a variety of ways he wins with his hands; 33-inch arms; fits the athletic profile, good day two fit; DWI in December 2025; aggravated assault at Michigan State in 2022; real good player so tough call, but character concerns rule the day (late R1/DNW) ⬤🚩

EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan: 6-4, 255 with long arms (34 ½-inch); wins on the outside primarily with one or two moves or a combination thereof; he bull rushes, which will be less effective at his size in the NFL, then usually uses a rip move to get free; 23 years old and there is not much nuance to his game; explosive first step; not real bendy; probably limited in his versatility; inconsistent run defender; not the easiest eval because he shows both good things and not so good things; stiff hips; power rusher only it feels like to me; would re-consider if he drops (R2/DNW) ⬤

EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma: he is way better than most small edge players (6-2, 241); explosive pass rusher but sub-32 inch arms; as quick off the ball as Chop but actually gets to the QB and violently; pops on film against big time competition; good bend, power and crazy closing speed; 17 career sacks, 25.5 TFLs, 4 FF; has pass rush game with his hands and upper body; can win in a number of ways; will prob get usurped by pro OL in run game but did okay at OU washing down the line; shows a lot of power relative to his size; dangerous on inside stunts; could slip due to a lengthy and repeated injury history (dating back to 2022) and size concerns as well as deep position; is a great comp to Edgerrin Cooper but arms are 3″ shorter (R2/DNW)🚩

EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech: 6-2 ½, 234; lack of ideal length and size for a pro edge; 38 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 2 FF in ’25, his best season; size limitations are apparent even against college players; short arms; we’ll see combine size because he doesn’t look the listed numbers (was smaller than listed at TAMU); wins on quickness, doesn’t really convert to power; explosion numbers in testing were elite; don’t think he’ll make it as a pro, especially at edge; way too small even though he does show good bend and explosion; came in at 234 at the Senior Bowl (R4/DNW) 

EDGE Keyron Crawford, Auburn: 6-4, 253 and had a good season with 5 sacks; was the beneficiary of Faulk being on the other side; he has good burst and pretty good instincts; smooth movement skills, but I don’t think he’s got enough going on trait-wise to succeed in the NFL; combine showed short arms and small hands (R5/DNW) ⬤

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⭐LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State 

20 year old Sr.; 6-4+, 243; really struggled with his evaluation and admittedly misjudged what he is/can be; originally assumed he would be Mike who could move in and out of playing edge and when watching with that in mind, I wasn’t as big of a fan as others; his game, however, is middle-back in an NFL scheme and that is unbelievably intriguing, beyond his tape; creative DC can almost reinvent their defense because of his ability to run, tackle and especially cover; size and length shows up on tape; despite size, is more pursuit linebacker and sometimes struggles coming downhill, particularly through traffic; hits hard when the play isn’t coming straight at him; he’s good in space and in man (TE) as a pass defender; is not all that natural and it shows when he’s rushing the passer; closing speed is exceptional; overall, good player who could be elite if used correctly; won’t bother posting combine details – well documented it was one of the best of all time; he will get taken advantage of by NFL guards at times and could use a little more bulk; should be gone in the first two-to-five selections imo; could be an ideal fit for Hafley’s “Star” position, depending on where his coverage skills are (R1) ⬤

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⭐LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas

Was widely-held as the top linebacker prospect in the country heading into 2025 after notching 113 tackles, 4 FF, 8 sacks and 23 pressures in 2024; 6-3, 238 and sticks his nose in there; sheds blocks and gets to the ball with force; maybe the most natural LB in the draft; is athletic enough to be good in coverage but needs some work in zone; has some positional versatility as he gets in the backfield in both run and pass defense, whether it be as a blitzer from the inside or coming off the edge, which Texas did with him at times; 32 career starts and still just 21; not always as aggressive as you’d like when tackling in space; high upside; excellent play recognition; plays with the edge you want out of an inside linebacker; anchors pretty well with lineman coming at him; good hips and lateral movement gets him in and out of inside space; takes good angles; combine: 4.51 40-yard dash (1.58 split), 37-inch vertical, 10-5 broad; ability to rush the passer gives him a lot of versatility; would make him a Will in MIA (R2) ⬤

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LB Josiah Trotter, Mizzou

Son of Eagles legend Jeremiah; 6-2, 237; doesn’t take long to pick up that his play recognition and diagnosis happens fast; plays real fast and physical; downhill player against the run; also athletic enough to track and chase, but lateral movement is average; is not the greatest in coverage; turns 21 around draft time and still has room for game growth, but he’ll come in for somebody, start immediately and have a noticeable impact in the run game; will be a star if he can learn to cover because he’d be a weapon in modern sim pressure systems like Miami will use; has large hands (10¼”); multiple significant knee injuries (ACL, MCL, and a recent minor procedure), which may require close monitoring of his long-term cartilage health; not as good of a MIA fit as other LBs due to cover concerns  (R2)

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LB Jacob Rodriguez, TTU

6-1, 231; people had concerns about his testing but he ran great at the combine (4.57); his short shuttle (4.19) and 3-cone (6.90) times were best among all ’26 linebackers at the combine++; super instinctive, a ‘football player’; has good lateral movement and good range sideline to sideline; it’s hard to tell how he’ll handle NFL guards because Texas Tech kept him almost completely clean to go make plays (and he did) but he does everything else well so one would assume he’ll figure it out; excellent in zone pass coverage though NFL tight ends may give him trouble size-wise; man coverage could be a problem overall; must be a former basketball guard because if he has an elite trait, it’s his ability to strip ball carriers (7 FFs in 2025); always active in the pile and a fearless tackler; just a playmaker and a baller; not sure his NFL position if not Mike; he may be a tough sell to JES at 24 yo in September with shortish arms; also has a lisfranc injury history which will have to be monitored for residual issues (R2) 

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LB C.J. Allen, Georgia

Could well end up being the best Mike linebacker in this draft, but it will take a Rickey Jackson-esque effort as he’s only 6-0½; he is 240 pounds and a big hitter; when he diagnosis the play, he is literally a missile; would be a fantastic player to use as a spy against a running QB; instincts seem good; can rush the passer; reportedly called plays/audibles on his own for UGA last year++; height will definitely hurt his cause as a pro and that will likely be reflected in his draft position; not really a big-play guy, more steady; not likely what MIA is interested in based on GM comments (has short arms); struggles in man coverage and anything that would require high-end movement skills (R2)

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LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati

6-4, 239 and plays fast; would use him as a Will in Miami scheme and on special teams; better in chase situations than going head up with somebody; good pass rusher but not so great in coverage; 104 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF, 3 PBUs; played first three years at Central Arkansas; needs to get stronger; combine numbers – 4.62 40-yard dash (1.58 split), 35½-inch vertical, 10-2 broad, 32¾-inch arms; can be over-aggressive at times but has been a team captain everywhere he’s been (R3) ⬤

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⭐LB Trey Moore, Texas

Another potential hybrid addition; 6-1 1/2, 243; draft projections two weeks out are all over the place; played edge at UTSA before transferring to UT; moved to weakside linebacker; sub-standard arms (31 5/8 inches) for an edge, which some teams have him listed; ran a 4.54 40-yard dash with a 38 1/2-inch vertical and a 10-0 broad jump, Texas used him more off-ball last year; looks longer on film than his measurements; good in pursuit but also has strong pass rush skills; strong tackler who plays big, but also fast; 30.5 career sacks between UT and UTSA; 140 pressures across five college seasons; one of the best Hafley WLB fits in this draft (R4)

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⭐LB Shad Banks Jr., UTSA

At minimum, I think this guy will be a sick special teams player; tape suggests he’ll blow up the combine; 6-1, 230 so not ideal height in terms of pass coverage or positional versatility, but this guy is a missile; 92 tackles (57 solo), 2 sacks, 2 PBUs, 3 interceptions in 2025; spent four years at TCU not getting PT; for a first year player, UTSA gave him a ton of responsibility and had him manage almost a centerfield of sorts in the middle of the field in pass defense; great initial burst; must be a former RB; overshoots his target at times but given the licks he puts on ball carriers, it’s understandable; he is also pretty patient at times when it’s appropriate, waiting for the play to develop; elite burst; the speed-to-power with him is off the charts, he gets low and within the rules, punishes people; not ideal size but really thick and I think he could play Mike, Will or Sam; probably maxed out on his size; instinctive; when he gets a turnover, he returns it like a pretty good running back (clear he was one); uses the RB instincts as part of his pass rush game; low miles; former triple jump champ; 31 3/4-inch arms, ran a 4.40 (1.54 split) with a 37-inch vertical jump; get that he doesn’t match the profile but really like the player (R5-R6)

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⭐Jaden Dugger, Louisiana

6-5, 240 with 35-inch arms and a ridiculous 85-inch wingspan; transferred from Georgetown where he was recruited as a wide receiver and ended up at safety; started his sophomore year then transferred to Louisiana, where he sat his first year again after switching to LB; in 2025, finished 10^th in the nation in tackles with 125 (64 solo) to go with 4 sacks, an interception, three pass breakups and a forced fumble, quite the stat sheet in your first year starting at a position; played all over the place – MLB, WLB and even outside man corner; is literally a clone to Sonny Styles but very little experience; good tackler, uses his arms well and has no trouble getting up in the A gap; the definition of hybrid, which is exactly what Hafley wants; would be scared of waiting too long on taking him, despite the fact his name wasn’t out there before the Shrine Bowl and he’s very green — could be a late score (R5-R6) ⬤

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LB Lander Barton, Utah

6-5, 236 linebacker who played MLB for the Utes; 34 tackles, two interceptions, and a pick-six in seven games before injuring his foot in ’24; 55 tackles (25 solo) with 1.5 sacks and an interception in ’25; five interceptions and 8 career PBUs, so he’s adept in coverage; actually lined up at TE and caught a TD; 6 catches for 44 yards in ’25; might actually want to give him a look at TE, he’s very good at breaking tackles after the catch; good sideline-to-sideline and a big hitter, but needs to work on wrapping up vs. just thumping with the shoulder; leverage isn’t bad considering his length, but he understandably seems to play a little high; impressed with him as a football player and like that he could legit try two positions; comes from a football family, brothers both spent a short time in the NFL; play speed is better than his track speed (4.79) (R6) ⬤

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LB/S Cole Wisniewski, Texas Tech

6-4, 220; played safety but his play and size suggest he could be a fit at WLB; short-area quickness is a slight concern; played snaps as an off-ball linebacker for the Red Raiders and he also shows skill as a front-end player; his safety history will give him the skills to cover tight ends, but he won’t be covering slots; is a real good tackler with exceptionally long arms (34 1/2-inches); was a linebacker at NDSU before transferring and switching positions; this guy is pretty damned hybrid; do have a slight concern about his speed; his movement seems unnatural and hopefully that is not a product of past injuries; did not run at pro day and did other tests while dealing with a minor injury; has had nagging injuries throughout his career, including a foot injury that sidelined him all of 2024; is 24 (R6) ⬤🚩

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LB Red Murdock, Buffalo

6-2, 232, MLB 142 tackles, 5 sacks and SIX forced fumbles in 2025 (and 17 for his career, an NCAA record); plays violently; he’s at least an NFL special teamer and backup; ran a 4.68 at his pro day); good instincts; good burst but long speed is not good; hips aren’t the greatest, he’s at his best coming forward; ball carriers aren’t just tackled — all forward progress completely stops; on-field bully; rips & strips when in gang tackling mode; short arms (31 3/8); has a history of injuries including his hip, but hasn’t had problems since 2023; reported high-character guy (R7-UDFA) 

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LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon

6-1, 233; productive 2025 with 136 tackles, a sack, 2 forced fumbles and 5 PBUs; kind of a long strider but has his burst and gets to his top speed quickly; not huge for a Mike but he played there, Sam & Will for the Ducks; does a nice job patrolling in zone pass defense; good, instinctive player who can slither through gaps to make the first hit; I like him but he doesn’t fit the MIA profile; measurements were bad at combine and he chose not to test which I hate, but he plays angry; sub 31-inch arms (R7-UDFA)

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LB Jaishawn Barham, Michigan: 6-3, 245 and looks like he has some position versatility; lined up at Sam to start the season with snaps on the edge sprinkled in, then basically switched to a full time edge because of his pass rushing skills; offers hybrid capabilities and would start him at Sam LB so he can stay on the field; quick and athletic, they also would sim rush him and drop him into coverage, though coverage is probably a liability at the next level; played first two years at Maryland; was a linebacker for all 3.5 years except his final seven games; posted 10 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 FF and batted down 3 passes in 2025; four-year starter; he’s not going to set the edge for you which is why I have him listed with the LB, but he can’t cover either; he’s fast (4.64) but his hips aren’t good/poor change of direction (R2-R3/DNW) ⬤

LB Keyshaun Elliott, ASU: 301 tackles, 11.5 sacks and 28.5 TFLs in four seasons split between New Mexico State and Arizona State; 6-2, 231; played Mike; good play recognition and burst to the ball; explosion numbers at the combine were exceptional – 38-inch vertical, 10-5 broad; is a little lumbering but good once he gets going (4.55); lateral movement is not great; will struggle if he has to cover an athletic tight end or back; is not real agile; probably not going to offer a lot of positional versatility; recurring history of stingers (R4/DNW)🚩

LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr (TCU): 6-2, 234-pound middle linebacker whose combine opened some people’s eyes; 4.47 with a 1.59 split and a 40-inch vertical, all elite for his size and position; 20-yard shuttle was awful though (4.41 seconds) and highlighted what showed on tape; short arms; short area space is bad, he is not fluid, doesn’t play to his combine speed, overruns tackles (R4/DNW)

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⭐CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

Real good at VT, steps up to best league in CFB and performs just as well if not better; is the best cover corner in this draft; not huge but former S so plays physical; good in press; excels at covering with the play on front of him, eyes are always on the ball; sticks with everybody; in his career posted 8 interceptions, 18 PBUs and 4 FFs; comes off as a high IQ player, both angles to the ball and play speed are very good; could be a better tackler but isn’t bad by any stretch, he’s willing so maybe with a little added strength; fits Miami scheme needs; arms measured just 30 inches, not ideal; good player regardless; nobody wanted to throw at him in 2025; 624 snaps, was targeted just 34 times; broke up 11 and intercepted two of those 34 targets; allowed just 4.8 yards per target; held opposing QBs targeting him to a 26.7 QBR for the season; secured his spot as class top corner with 4.35 forty at LSU pro day; immediate best DB on MIA roster if selected (R1) ⬤

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⭐CB Chris Johnson, SDSU

Best Group of 5 corner; 6-0, 185; seems to have high football IQ; ballhawk with a good final burst to the ball; needs a little work in man, great in zone, solid tackler despite not being too big; good at everything except deep outs where it seems like he’s focused on running with his guy so much he doesn’t get his head turned; played mostly outside but has the instincts for either; several big plays/picks came when he read a play and left his man to attack the ball++; fearless tackler; football player, tape is great; like Delane, arm length not ideal but other combine measurables were very good: (4.40 40 (1.54 10 -yard split), 38-inch vertical, 10-6 broad; 17 reps bench; predict him to be a steady starter as a pro at minimum (R1-R2) ⬤

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⭐CB Julian Neal, Arkansas

6-2, 203 and long; long looking arms (32 ¾-inches at combine) and physical but also good in the air on contracted balls; ideal boundary corner; transferred from Fresno; former basketball player; press coverage skills; good at re-routing receivers; has fluid hips and is a strong tackler; real strong hands; could use some refinement but unlike most, he’s great playing with his back to the ball as he is real good at covering and tracking at the same time; rarely caught face guarding; quick hips; good body control in the air and good physical awareness around receivers to stay within space without penalty; could probably be good in man or zone but man is what will get him paid; 4.49 40 (1.59 split), 40-inch vertical (6^th among CB), 11-2 broad (1^st), 16 reps (3^rd); could be diamond in the rough of this class; excellent fit for Hafley defense (R2-R3) ⬤

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CB Brandon Cisse, So. Carolina

6-0, 195 and will probably raise his stock at the combine (update: likely stayed the same; arms average (30 ¾”) and didn’t run but explosion numbers good (41-inch vertical, 10-11 broad); man corner whose film looks fast, recovery speed and the hips to blanket receivers; physical cover guy; played as a true freshman and sophomore at NC State before transferring in ’25; 2 career interceptions and 10 PBUs; there is definitely room for refinement to his game and he does have relatively low miles; physically may be the top cover corner in the draft, but production is not there yet; not afraid to tackle or get off linemen blocks in space to make plays but would not say he plays strong at all; receiver pretty much feels him the whole route; handsy play could get him in trouble but he won’t have a hard time keeping up with anybody; fits the desired MIA play style; ball production is definitely a concern but get him a great DB coach and he could be real good after a year or two in the league (R2-R3)

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CB Keionte Scott, Miami

If he was better in man coverage he would be probably second or third corner off the board; as it stands, Miami used him inside as a bit of a hybrid player and it worked well; okay in zone coverage but shines as a tackler and a tracker of the ball carrier; if he was bigger, he could be a devastating safety; 6-0, 192 and he’s pretty fearless; reminded me at times of Caleb Bullock with the play style then I have to remember he’s not a safety; football player, plays fast; had a real good freshman year at Auburn then slid each year before breakout senior year at UM; is twitchy, but struggles a little to match patterns in coverage; good blitz threat; really like him, not sure he’s a fit especially coming in at 25 years old (R3) ⬤

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CB Tacario Davis, Washington

Hurt 5+ games and looked like his transfer efforts a bust after a sub-par previous season at Arizona, but was real productive in the time he did play at UW; first noticed at Arizona in ’23 when he had a strong season, 15 PBUs; real long (6-4, 194, 33 3/8-inch arms++) and specializes in man coverage; 19 tackles, two interceptions and three PBUs; tendency to lose receivers mid-route but seems to have surprisingly good recovery speed; 40 time will be a big deal (4.41, impressive); instinctive in his breaks; short area quickness not so great; could be very good but needs a lot of work and not likely a day 1 starter; high ceiling; solid tackler; size will be of great interest in MIA; needs to tighten up but could be good; you gamble on him because of the ridiculous height in hopes it pays off (R3) ⬤

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CB Daylen Everette, Georgia

6-1, 196; good hands for a DB; real physical attacking the receivers catch point or the receiver himself; seriously hits better than most safeties in this draft; is good in coverage over the middle and in zone but isn’t real tight in 1v1 at all, especially on plays downfield; not good at tracking the football, more a break on the ball in front of him type guy; game speed is good but he doesn’t look like a burner; would draft him and play him inside, would worry about him in something like 3 high; played his best in big games; had a good combine: 4.38 40 (1.54 split), 37.5-inch vertical, 10-4 broad; had amazing speed tests at combine per NextGen, 23.28 mph in 40 (2^nd), 19.19 Gauntlet (1^st) and 17.77 Line drill (1^st); athleticism better than tape, will need a little work (R3) ⬤

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CB Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin

6-1, 193 with a 42-inch vertical and 4.41 forty; 18 tackles, 4 interceptions and 5 PBUs in ’25; uses the sideline as a defender well; things were pretty easy for him at that level, blanketed receivers; 35 career PBUs; 32″ arms; the verticality shows up on tape, excellent at high-pointing balls; good hands; definitely a developmental player, but potential to be a good outside corner given his size and athleticism; high ceiling but it will be interesting to see if he can adjust to the change in play speed he’s about to deal with (R4) ⬤

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CB Devin Moore, Florida

6-3, 198 corner who notched 5 career interceptions, two in each of the last two years; looks good in zone (which he seemed to be in more) but will need some more reps in man; will be trouble for receivers at the catch point; 14 career PBUs; 46.2 completion percentage against him when targeted; excellent in inverse TTs and playing the deeper half, a plus for Hafley; good with his eyes; great hips and fluidity for his size; was not called for any penalties the last two years, impressive since he’s pretty physical and did play some press; stats are not super impressive but really like his game and potential; only noticeable flaw comes when receivers break off routes, as he struggles to change direction quickly at times; game looks like a good MIA fit though his man game definitely needs work; long speed not great at 4.50 (1.56 split is fine); history of concussions and a major shoulder surgery makes him a high-risk medical eval (R3-R4) ⬤🚩

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CB Will Lee III, TAMU

Good build at 6-1 ½, 189 and 32 ¾-inch arms++; posted 50 tackles, 1 sack and 8 PBUs in ’25; 4 career interceptions with one pick 6; 24 career PBUs; primarily a press corner who is good with his hands when the ball is in flight; solid tackler; doesn’t always take the best angles to the ball, often leaving him on the back shoulder of the receiver; does a nice job of getting his head turned on downfield plays; has decent breaks on the ball, nothing eye-popping; is better in press than zone; needs technique work and decreasing hand play; seems like a system fit but concerned about long speed (4.52); 42-inch vertical and 11-0 broad jump at combine (R4) ⬤

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CB/S Phillip Dunnam, UCF

Good size (6-1, 195) didn’t know if he’s a corner but a little slight for safety but that could mean positional versatility; good production (60 tackles, 3 int. (all in one game), 2 PBU in ’25, 9 career int., 13 PBU between UCF, FAU & IU); Udonis Haslem’s nephew; hard to pin down what he played at UCF, combo deep safety, box safety/cornerback; everything he did was off ball; could be a nice versatile late round pickup; 4.54; depth player who could find his way in due to his back-end instinctive play and versatility (R4) ⬤

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CB Hezekiah “Zeke” Masses, California

6-1, 185; good with the ball in the air; 47 tackles, 5 picks and 13 PBUs in 2025; transfer from FIU; watching him return picks, he’s a good football player overall; good in zone; instinctive to drop off his man and make a play elsewhere quite often; sticky in coverage but can get a little handsy downfield; ball skills are sick but long legs give him a little trouble in transition; pretty good in run support and in play diagnosis but he lacks ideal play strength; a little slight but still think he can handle playing press/man; perimeter DB; receiver hands; none of his five interceptions were gimmes, he made the play happen++; ran a 4.46 at the combine but vertical (31.5-inches) and broad jump (9-11) were shockingly bad; light frame but could be good day three pickup, though the testing is real concerning but feel like he’s still a player MIA may like (R5-R6)

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⭐CB Andre Fuller, Toledo

Haven’t seen much chatter about him but really like the tape; 6-2, 202 and the Rockets played him all over but primarily played him at field corner; plays big but is also pretty sticky in coverage, though he does occasional show coverage breaks he needs recover from; curious what he runs (long speed at combine was average (4.49) but other numbers were good (1.56 10y split, 35-inch vertical, ; played zone mostly when inside and man when outside; real good, aggressive tackler; 49 tackles, 1 interception and 10 PBUs last year; doesn’t have great hands and needs work in ball recognition; also very handsy; provides positional versatility++; have a grade on him as high as 4th round (R6) ⬤

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CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (ACL 1/25) sat all of ’25; good size/strength/speed combination; kinda looks bigger than his 6-0 193; plays bigger anyway; can play zone and is better with the ball in front of him, but his game in the NFL will be press, and he could end up being elite; isn’t the greatest with his back to the ball, sometimes not getting his head turned; is physical but it will depend on the day if that’s considered grabby; with the right DB coach could be one of top CBs in league based on physical skills, ALL of this assuming he is 100% recovered from his ACL and how he handled the year off; reportedly was practicing with UT at the end of the year but chose not to play; negative from eval standpoint that there’s no 2025 film, no progress shown and kind of worse that you’d question his love of the game a little; pro day time was good (4.40); biggest concern if not injury is where is he now, in terms of preparedness to play football?; too high to take (R1/DNW) ⬤🚩

CB Aveion Terrell, Clemson: 5-11, 185, 46 tackles, 0 int., 11 PBUs and 4.5 TFLs in 2025; three career interceptions and 25 PBUs in 3 year career; going to have a hard time with NFL size in the run game; is a willing tackler but you can see a little hesitation in one on ones with bigger backs; active player and a good blitzer; Clemson used him as their outside man on FG special teams; good ball skills and real good feet; don’t think he’s what Miami is looking for; not a guy you can probably use in press coverage and he’ll get picked on by a big receiver; Reported to be running a 4.39 40-yard dash — he actually ran a 4.64 at his pro day before pulling up; 34-inch vertical, 10-3 broad (R1-R2/DNW) 

CB Colton Hood, Tennessee: good size (6-0, 193), is okay fast (4.49) and physical enough that he could be play box safety; too stiff and lacking fluidity to be a good NFL corner imo; when he stays tight with a WR, he hand fights and doesn’t often get his head turned to find the football; posted a 40 ½-inch vertical and 10-5 broad jump at the combine; average production – three interceptions and 14 PBUs in three seasons; will likely get drafted relatively high based on measurables but I don’t see a natural, instinctive football player and tape is going to win out here (R1-R2/DNW) ⬤

CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State: 6-2, 195 and good in run support, solid tackler; good at sticking tight with his man, but is constantly hand fighting which is normally fine but he does it to the extreme (was penalized a ridiculous 30 times in his career); good on covering short routes and stuff inside; noticeably uncomfortable in man v man situations; spends time slapping receivers hand away when he should be turned as the receiver turns to track the ball; better with the ball in front of him; if he was a little thicker would consider him at safety; not a fluid, natural guy — almost gangly in his movement; long arms, good speed; started as a freshman at Ole Miss; 25 PBUs and 4 picks in four years; both ’25 interceptions came on awful throws, not because of great coverage; has DB hands; must have good speed because he sticks with just about everybody (4.45, 1.58 split, so average); fear is he does have a little Noah Igbinoghene to his game (plenty of athleticism, not enough instinct); my bad if he ends up being a stud, just don’t see it (R2/DNW) ⬤

CB D’Angelo Ponds, IU : good player who will be dinged at draft time because of his size (5-9, 182 with 29 3/8-inch arms) and I don’t see Miami going in his direction because of it, so I’ll limit my assessment compared to what you can read elsewhere; I think he can be a good pro as an inside corner in a zone defense but he will have to transition because he only played outside in college; fast and a real good football player; he’s totally got dawg in him and he’s real sticky in coverage; smart, instinctive; just don’t see how he’s going to match up with receivers who have him by 3-6 inches and 20+ pounds; doesn’t fit MIA stated profile, though he is real good (R3/DNW)

CB Malik Muhammed, Texas:  6-0, 188; 3 career interceptions and 19 PBUs in 41 games; looks better in zone than man; good in play recognition in zone; Texas didn’t press with him much, he’d give 5-yard buffer off LOS; didn’t make a ton of plays in his career really; has good instincts and really showed up against OU; combination of size (188 pounds) and play style (aggressive in run support) could end up being a problem for him; man coverage concerns at next level, especially against an X, have me steering clear (R3/DNW)

CB Keith Abney, ASU: 5-10, 187; looks thick for a corner; former inline roller speed skater; aggressive and very good tackler; plays with a lot of confidence; good in coverage short and intermediate, could have trouble with a burner; not the greatest against high-point contested plays; excellent at play recognition and keeping eyes where they should be; good and aggressive in man coverage; comes off as high IQ player; not the fastest but makes adjustments at full speed/good hips; will have to tone down hands fighting, had a good number of PIs; would move to slot, could very good inside; size and speed not ideal for Miami; love the guy but 30-inch arms at 5-10 troubles me (R3/DNW) 

CB Chandler Rivers, Duke: smallish, listed at 5-9 ½, 185 with 29 3/8-inch arms; Duke used him all over the place but he’s probably best in the slot at the next level; good football player, just doesn’t have the desired frame; in pretty much every scenario, but especially outside, he gave his receiver a good buffer; he’s going to struggle with big guys; pretty intuitive on screens and will fight off a block to get to the ball carrier; tested great at the combine (4.4/1.55/39-inch vert.) but simply too small and not a physical profile fit for Miami defense (R4/DNW)

CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington: great size speed combination and his length shows up on field; 6-3, 196, ran a 4.45 and has an 80-inch wingspan so physically a fit; is an elite athlete but not a natural one; he does the same as his teammate and gives too much space to receivers mid-route, but he’s not as good as Davis at closing; his arms help him in run support but wouldnt call him particularly physical; he would have positional versatility in Miami but sometimes the numbers aren’t enough — don’t like his film (R5/DNW) ⬤

CB Paco Austin, Cal: transfer from USF; had huge goal line punch in a game I watched but rest of his tape looks very average (UDFA/DNW)

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S Caleb Downs, Ohio State:

Prefer he was a little bigger and maybe faster (hasn’t tested so not sure); 6-0, 206 with 30¼-inch arms (short); super skilled in coverage; OSU lined him up everywhere — outside on a WR, inside covering a TE, deep in traditional sets; versatility is probably the most attractive part of his game; not real big but a pretty solid, fearless tackler; his instincts pop on film; very active in play recognition and taking good angles to the ball; good, dependable tackler with players coming at him or in pursuit; surprised he was much more a strong or box safety than a true free safety; can tell he likes playing football; rumors regarding a degenerative ACL, medical laws could keep private; play speed suggests high football IQ, just doesn’t have those elite physical traits you want in a safety drafted as high as he will go; not running suggests long speed issue, which limits his role in MIA; reportedly an “alpha” (R1) 🚩

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⭐S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

Average size (6-0, 201); started as a freshman at Purdue and showed out immediately; knocked the combine out of the park – 4.35 40-yard dash (1.52 split), 41-inch vertical and 10-5 broad, all elite; good tackler who does a nice job of squaring up to the ball carrier and takes advantage of opportunities at punching/ripping the ball if it’s there; takes great angles to the ball in pass coverage and the play speed matches the combine speed; seems to prefer playing centerfield as opposed to a player you can move all over, but is definitely the free safety of this draft class (note: when I made this note, I admittedly knew less about Thieneman and less about Hafley. Watching more and learning more, his traits are perfect for Hafley’s deep safety); around the ball a lot; not in the same class as a player like Downs in terms of coverage versatility but on the flip side, can track way better than Downs and is a long touchdown eraser; posted good results in his coverage area; arm and hand size not ideal; best fit in the draft for arguably the most important spot in a Cover 1/Cover 3 defense — protection for the corners, who have a lot put on them (R1) ⬤

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S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

6-3 1/2, 201; 77 tackles, 2 int., 5 PBUs and 3 forced fumbles in ’25; has a little hesitation to his game at times and Toledo didn’t particularly use him in creative ways, but when he’s diagnosed a play, he comes full speed and somebody is going to pay for it; really violent defender; could end up being good but it’s going to take time imo; seems there are hiccups when he’s headed somewhere like he’s thinking too much; surprised he ran a pretty pedestrian 4.52; 35½-inch vertical, 10-2 broad; is definitely a strong/box/nickel safety; could have some versatility to WLB; if he can find the right defense that helps him play fast, could be a beast; would consider if he slides, no way at 11 and probably not 30; good fit among early round safeties for Hafley’s defense (Star) (R1-R2) ⬤

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⭐S A.J. Haulcy, LSU

5-11 5/8, 215; 88 tackles, 3 int., 1 FF and 4 PBUs in ’25; good anticipatory skills and a big hitter, though he does come in a little hot sometimes; very physical defender, breaks up a lot of balls with big hits; looks bigger than listed size; was LSUs deep safety and shows pretty good range; testing scores don’t match play speed (he tested average – 4.52 (1.62 split); hips are good for a guy his size; good burst shows upon play recognition; not a safety you’re going to match up one on one but he does real well cutting off underneath passes and playing with the ball in front of him; good zone defender and can certainly be used to rush the passer; would move him inside to box as a pro as he looks more nimble than fast; had 7 picks in two years at Houston before transferring; could be a versatile piece in time, though he may struggle with taller tight ends; poise, instincts, football player; taking him is a case of film over tests; this is probably the ideal player for the “Star” in Hafley’s scheme as he combines safety and linebacker traits, isn’t overly fast for a S but is big, isn’t overly big for an LB, but is fast for one — hybrid city; nickname is “Mr. Gimme That” (R2-R3) 

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S/LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh

Good in coverage and super instinctive; going to have a hard time finding a home in the NFL at LB imo because teams will run it in his direction; 6-0, 220; quick and has a good final burst to the ball carrier; played Will at Pitt; tweener but his hips are good and he’s a football player and again, coverage skills are excellent; what’s he going to do with a pro TE would be the concern at LB; doesn’t fit MIA stated profile for linebacker but if he runs well enough at the combine (he did: 4.53 with a 1.58 split, 39½-inch vertical, 10-9 broad jump); could definitely be a consideration at safety and would give a little desired versatility; probably an excellent future special teamer; 24 TFLs, six interceptions and 10 sacks in the last two years so he could sim or come on blitz and be believable, while also being able to drop off and cover the box; Hafley surely loves his positional versatility (and that he’s from Pitt); would not be surprised to see Dolphins take him (R2-R3) ⬤

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S Jalon Kilgore, So. Carolina

6-1 3/8, 210; primarily a box safety but maybe fast enough to prove otherwise; 5 interceptions in 2025; had soft tissue injuries every year, small concern; long legs, long arms (almost 33″); his hips aren’t great but he is pretty good in one-on-one coverage downfield; uses the sideline as a second defender well; is a frickin’ missile coming at the ball carrier; athletic score at the combine was second among safeties and included a 4.40 40-yard dash (1.56 split), a 37-inch vertical and 10-10 broad; has versatility on the front end as a blitzer; still very young (20 as of 3/6/26); freshman All-American in 2023, 5 picks in ’24 and two in 2025; semi-regular hamstring issues and sometimes he seems to take plays off or might have him higher (R3) ⬤

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S Kamari Ramsey, USC

6-0, 202; transferred from UCLA where he was primarily used in a deep safety role; at USC, moved around the box a good bit; had some injuries and was limited last year to 9 games (knee); good play recognition and he absolutely lights people up; looks and plays bigger than listed size; 4.47 and with a 1.55 10-yard split at the combine++; pretty good blitzing safety; arms aren’t too long (30 5/8- inches) but doesn’t seem to be an issue; comes like a missile on sniffed-out screens; plays pass defense with his head up++; good team defender; has safety hands for sure (bad); right knee injury three years in a row; positional versatility a plus for Hafley (R4) 🚩

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DB Bud Clark, TCU

6-1, 188; 56 tackles, 1 sack, 4 interceptions and 7 PBUs in ’25; real good cover skills for a safety and has positional versatility; TCU left him iso situations and he seems to cover like a corner; good awareness and anticipation; good with the ball in the air; seems to have good burst and plays fast; tackles like a corner and not a safety; if he runs well, I would draft to play nickel corner, not sure about safety (update: killed the combine – 4.41 40-yard dash (1.56 split), 38-inch vertical, 10-7 broad; kind of a tweener because he isn’t a player you could leave without some help in the NFL; good player but not sure where Miami would use him (R4)

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⭐S V.J. Payne, Kansas State

6-3, 206; nearly 34-inch arms+++; started 41 straight games to close his career; 207 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 4 interceptions, and 4 FF for his career in Manhattan; lanky but a strong tackler who uses both force and his long arms to secure a ball carrier; instinctive and actually pretty powerful when it comes to mixing it up in a pile; will take time to figure out his NFL game but he’s got the hybrid thing going for him; could definitely take on a role that moved him around; pass defense will take some time, developing, otherwise he’d be an early day 2 guy; hands are not good; good range, but is definitely a defensive back you’d want closer to the LOS; incredible combine numbers: 4.40 with a 35-inch vertical; solid play recognition; could be a great in “Star” role of MIA defense, though the pass defense part of his game needs work (R4-R5) ⬤

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S Jakobe Thomas, Miami

6-1, 211; played at MTSU and UT before finishing at Miami; had 49 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 sacks and 6 PBUs last year; athleticism scores at combine were average to below average, including a 4.55 40; does not look slow on tape at all, but that long speed is not good; good ball skills; super physical; good closing speed; is okay in coverage but needs to cut down on missed tackles, which he had a decent number of last season; whiffs on tackles and is inconsistent; had 21 missed tackles in ‘23; torn on him (R5-R6) ⬤

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S Jalen Huskey, Maryland

Physical player for 6-2, 196 who stood out nearly every time I watched the Terps; 72 tackles (a whopping 58 solo) with 4 interceptions and 2 PBUs; 117 tackles, 4 sacks, 7 interceptions and 7 PBUs the last two years after transferring from BGSU; instinctive ball hawk and a fearless tackler (found himself in the tent because of it); read/recognition/burst is very good; play speed is good; didn’t cover too much 1v1 at UMd so not sure about in the box and his versatility; trouble is can he cover inside slash does he have the speed to play deep?; chose not to test at combine; started as a corner at Bowling Green, so coverage skills are pretty good; 11 picks in the last three years; Terps DPOTY, one year after Dante Trader earned same recognition; coverage versatility will help him, though long speed (4.58) is a concern (R7/UDFA)

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S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State: 6-3, 201; long strider, 4.62 40 at PSU Pro Day; to me, he’s stiff and slow; doesn’t seem strong enough to be an effective safety in run support; if he can cover he could be a box/nickel corner; too passive of a tackler; takes bad angles to the ball (R3/DNW)

S Treydan Stukes, Arizona: played at Arizona SIX years; 2025 by far his best, 52 tackles, 4 interceptions and 6 PBUs; 6-1, 190 so came in smaller than listed; good tackler; not super fluid but seems to move well; does a good job covering tight ends; good at tracking the ball and seems like a ball magnet somewhat; team captain, seems like a good kid in interviews and apparently a gym rat++; killed the combine, so stock up for some teams, but tape is the problem for me; 4.33 40 (1.50 10-yard split), 38-inch vertical; played mostly corner for the Wildcats but a likely slot safety in the NFL, which could help him; 2024 ACL teear and he is 24 years old (R4/DNW) ⬤

S Genesis Smith, Arizona: 6-2, 204 and looks even longer; moved around some at Arizona but lined up primarily as a deep safety; his best trait is his arm length and what seem to be strong hands; long strider, not super nimble; he takes bad angles to ball carriers regularly, sometimes his length bails him out but sometimes he’s his overrunning plays; he’s not afraid to stick his nose in but he is flat out a bad tackler; sometimes the bad angles seem like they’re generated by him flying in recklessly, which is admirable in its fearlessness but he’s got to get in control; he is not good in coverage; not terribly versatile; he will be a project; would play him inside; 42½-inch vertical, 4.48 40-yard dash with a 4.18 20-yard shuttle, fastest among safeties (R4-R5/DNW) ⬤🚩

S Louis Moore, Indiana: 5-11, 191 safety who had a productive senior season; instinctive player who lacks athleticism; had 6 interceptions last year but with sub-30 inch arms and at 25 years old, there’s literally no part (size, athleticism or age) that fits Sullivan’s stated traits (R6/DNW) 

S Wydett Williams Jr, Ole Miss.: big hitter; spent first 3 years at Louisiana-Monroe; posted 100 tackles with 4 PBUs and 3 int at ULM in ’24; good size at 6-2, 210 but ran a 4.56 at Ole Miss Pro Day and has short arms (R7/DNW)

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K Drew Stevens, Iowa: big kid (6-1, 205) who’s kicked in the cold; no shortage of FG attempts when you’re Iowa’s kicker; 80% field goal percentage and 97.6% on PATs over four years; 12-of-19 for his career on kicks over 50 yards with a long of 58; needs a little more consistency from 40-49 range (UDFA)

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Key: DNW (Do Not Want. This can be DNW overall or that I do not want them compared to other players where they are projected or even close. Sometimes I note DNW before Rx, meaning I would take them if they fell) 

R#  (Round I feel MIA should select them; if rated or drafted much higher, I DNW them in many cases; e.g. players rated by most to go in R2, I place R5 grade basically saying if they somehow slip that far, I would take them; my draft grades are not in any way an exact science or meant to represent where players will really go. The later the draft goes, the less of an idea I have)  

⭐ (Denotes my personal favorite players in the draft. If, for example, that star is placed on a R5-graded player, that means I feel that way about the player assuming they are drafted in that round or close to it. But overall, it denotes players I think have a chance to be very good pros respective of where they are drafted)

⬤ Means ACR sees this player meets standards for what Sullivan/Hafley are looking for, whether it be size and speed, or positional versatility. A player without this dot has some undesirable trait based on Packers/Sullivan history

🚩 Pretty self-explanatory. This player has most likely an age, injury or character issue that is may be of concern