All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Can Chris Olave revitalize the Saints' aerial attack? "I think that's what a lot of teams want to see is how fast I actually am.". NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Hetold reporters in Indianapolis he believes that versatility is an asset that can only help his draft stock. On some level, it's almost unfair to criticize Monday's 4.52-second time in the 40especially since it was .07 seconds faster than the time of Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton, who is just about universally considered the top safety in this class and a potential top-five pick. The 4.55-second 40-yard dash that he turned in isn't awful for a 6'2", 225-pounder, but it doesn't look great compared to the 4.36 that North Dakota State's Christian Watson (another bigger receiver) registered. For Hamilton, confirmation bias will help salvage his combine, as scouts who love him will dismiss the time. Gannon, who knew Joseph from their days together with Minnesota where the big man was a two-time Pro Bowl player, felt more comfortable with the veteran as the stakes got higher even when Davis returned from the injury. Though well never forget those moments as Philly sports fans, we have always recovered. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. In his NFL preseason debut against the Seemingly, the former option is the better option, right? Before we go any further here, one thing has to be said: Auburn safety Smoke Monday (B/R Scouting Report) has one of the best football names of any player in this class. You guys already know how he rolls. And when the linebackers took the field to close out the workouts Saturday night it was Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen who ran the first, and fastest it turned out, 40 with a 4.41 clocking at 243 pounds. Grade: First round (top 10) Will Philly use some draft capital to find a running back or add one via the free-agent market? His 33" vertical was below average for his position group. At times, he showed glimpses of bend and power, so you can see some potential as a five-technique at the next level. RELATED: Jordan Davis shares championship mindset of Georgia football before Super Bowl, We have tremendous respect for Coach Smart and the program he has developed, Roseman said. Dean explains what the transition to the NFL has been like through a week of Training Camp. RELATED: Georgia football Mount Rushmore: Herschel leads the way, a vote for Jordan Davis. 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Youll really appreciate this if youre a younger Philadelphia Eagles fan. 1, two projected trades and three QBs in the top 32, Risers, best performances of the NFL combine: Blazing speed and standouts from all four days, Kiper's updated Big Board for the 2022 NFL draft: Ranking the best prospects at every position, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans, Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board. Throw in some knocks against his size and stature and you have a third-round pick. Like an increasing number of elite NFL prospects, DeVonta Smith decided he would allow his game tape to speak for itself. His performance in position drills also wasn't especially impressive. Can the Lions fix their defense? Purdue's David Bell (B/R Scouting Report) was productive in college, as twice in three years the 6'1", 212-pounder topped 1,000 receiving yards. Dean is hoping to be a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft after putting up incredible numbers throughout his career with Georgia. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Bush is 5-foot-11, 235-pounds. Ask someone a little older about the Fog Bowl, the NFC Championship Game losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals. Darius Saly and starting outside corner Avonte Maddox return next season. Cine was not targeted much in his NFL debut but was still in all the right spots when he dropped back into coverage. Despite only registering one tackle last week it was an impressive one. The Eagles' 2022 rookie class, including Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens, Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship, are integral to the Eagles' future Super Bowl hopes. This isnt the most important assistant vacancy that the Birds will be filling this offseason. Despite not registering any stats, Walker showed versatility and some similar sparks as he did in college. Couple that with the coaching staff attrition after an uncharacteristic year of calm waters there and the confirmation by Howie Roseman that compensatory picks in 2024 are on the horizon due to upcoming free-agency losses and you have the cocktail for a bit of a backslide. 40-yard dash time: 4.52. Nothing that happened Sunday is going to alleviate those concerns. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. There were draftniks who went into the weekend believing that Hamilton was the top prospect in this class overall. Listed at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, the junior boasts a lightning-fast first step, loose hips, and explosive bursts to close in pursuit. "JJ" Enagbare was a strong player for the Gamecocks the past few seasons, powering his way through tackles with a physical demeanor, but his combine performance could keep him out of the top two rounds of the draft. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 2022 Combine Results 2023 Combine Results 2024 Combine Results. Marc Ross spotlights 10 rookies set up for success in the 2022 NFL season and beyond. We like Reed. However, his workout did not match the outstanding athleticism usually possessed by linebackers taken in the top half of the first round. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. It doesn't matter. 6-0, 216 | 40: 4.74 | Class of 2019. Deans speed and coverage ability could allow him to play like a box safety similar to Jeremy Chinn of the Carolina Panthers and several other NFL players. Top linebacker prospects weigh in on draft debate, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine winners and losers, Day 1: Chris Olave, Malik Willis impress, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine winners and losers, Day 2: Ickey Ekwonu, Kenny Walker III shine, With NFL opportunity knocking, Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner thanks his mother by telling her to retire, LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. says he's best cornerback in 2022 NFL Draft. Will Malik Willis develop into a high-end QB for the Titans? Status Signed Time to buy these energy stocks with over 40% upside potential, analysts say Energy stocks outperformed last year, with the sector generally gaining 59% in a year when the S&P 500 dropped 19%. That might cost him a first-round slot.". Probably not franchise history-altering good like the 2022 bunch, but theres no reason to assume that Philadelphia will regress to the demarcation line of parity that defines the modern NFL because most of the franchise quarterbacks in the league are on the other side of the bracket. Leal's stock had already dropped some due to his uneven play during the 2021 season, and his combine performance did not reverse that trend. According to Willie McGinest of the NFL Network during Saturday's telecast of workouts, Thibodeaux claimed that he wanted to do drills as both a defensive lineman and linebacker. 1 overall since 1967, Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design, 2023 NFL Draft: Top 50 prospects 1.0 (pre-combine version), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Regardless of what people tell you, offensive coordinators do so much more than call plays on game day. We arent as impressed. 8 safety in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. Walker also displayed powerful punches and swipes at pads during his workout, portending a bright future as a pass rusher at the next level. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Earlier this week, Thibodeaux told reportersthat questions regarding his motor areoff-base. That he disappears at times in games. Lloyd's stellar play the last two seasons has teams excited about his NFL future. Dean explains what the transition to the NFL has been like through a week of Training Camp. Channing Tindall was another one of the third-round selections in this years draft. I think he just needs to play. Stetson Bennett, Juice Scruggs, Sidy Sow, DeMarvion Overshown, and Habakkuk Baldonado are all part of the 2023 scouting combine All-Name (). Coming in at 229 pounds and 5 feet, 11 inches, Dean has an NFL prospect grade of 6.40. He joined Phillys staff during 2021s offseason after spending the previous three NCAA football seasons as a Duke graduate assistant. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart explained Dean is still recovering from a strained pectoral muscle he suffered while training for the combine last month. Davis, who opened eyes with a 4.78-second time in the 40-yard dash - as a 6-foot-6, 341-pounder was somewhat slowed by injuries. Moving onto the first overall pick in the NFL draft, Travon Walker. Dean hopes to run and test in mid-April.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/kP7l3WI342, As Chip Towers of the AJC points out, Dean spent most of his time Wednesday in the shadows of the western wall of Georgias Payne Indoor Athletic Facility with a hoodie pulled over his head.. He did not disappoint during drills, either, as he showed quick hands and excellent bend turning the corner for a guy likely to line up between the tackles. When defensive tackle Jordan Davis was selected 13th overall, he was known for his pure athleticism for his size. In the clip below, from the endzone angle, we are able to slow it down and see there are a total of three blockers trying to get in the way of Davis. A pure nose tackle, Davis was the type of player former defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon wanted in order to toggle between his 50 and 40 fronts with the intent of winning early downs in order to create known-pass situations on third downs. His 10'6" broad jump was 10th at the position. However, as Chad Reuter wrote for NFL.com, Green's performance in the position drills could give potential suitors pause. Sign up for the University of Georgia Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. We don't want to just draft for immediate needs, said Roseman. I can get in the slot on first and second down, and then on third down, if you need me to run inside the tackles or outside the tackles or pass pro, I can do that too. Dean is currently at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he shared a great message about leadership. Bush and Dean also are similar in size. He managed just 33" in the vertical jump and a so-so 10'2" in the broad jump. The Jets and Giants put on quite a show, while a couple of marquee teams raised eyebrows. Then, well begin discussing free agency and the pre-draft process. Davis later had a standing broad jump of 10 feet, 3 inches, believed to be the record for a player over 300 pounds. But the biggest knock on him heading into the combine was that for all the things he does well, he just isn't an especially explosive athlete. 1 wide receiver. That Dean, meanwhile, was buried on the depth chart behind elite veteran inside linebackers. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst couldn't have made it more clear at the scouting combine: He wants Jordan Love to play more. At the time of this storys publishing, Philly has three coaching vacancies to fill, and it wont matter who leadership drafts or signs if they hire the wrong men to fill those vacancies. Which teams helped themselves in Las Vegas -- and which teams are trending in the wrong direction? School Horn Lake High School. They were ready to play this year. 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In 2021, he caught 93 passes for 1,286 yards and six scoresnumbers that earned him Big Ten Receiver of the Year honors over Ohio State's Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Tindall played 25 snaps against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. Unfortunately, his workouts in Indianapolis reinforced that perception. WebNakobe Dean Scouting Report: 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Profile. Time to buy these energy stocks with over 40% upside potential, analysts say Energy stocks outperformed last year, with the sector generally gaining 59% in a year His agility and suddenness did not match up with that of (Charles) Cross, (Ickey) Ekwonu or even (Jordan) Lucas, which means he will likely continue to be projected as a guard. Andersen likely left Indy with a continued climb up some draft boards. The 2022 NFL Draft is in the rearview. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Linebacker Quay Walker played 12 snaps in his debut for the Green Bay Packers against the San Franscisco 49ers. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPhiladelphia Eagles and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. With Dean sitting out workouts, Lloyd had a golden opportunity to solidify that claim. Shockley share thoughts on Stetson Bennett, Holy moly, Tyrique Stevenson finished strong at Miami, learned valuable lesson at Georgia. But as Bell himself told reporters in Indianapolis, there was one goal he really needed to accomplish at the combine. Thats an esoteric role for a No. Dean is able to push the blocking tight end into the running back, successfully ending the play. Lewis Cine played in 34 of the 72 total snaps on defense for the Minnesota Vikings. Its easy to forget just how incredulous most of the drafts announcers were about Deans freefall, but teams were reportedly concerned about a potential need for pectoral surgery (and Deans refusal to have it). "He needed an exceptional performance to prove to teams that he can play tackle in the NFL, and he came up a bit short. Where there is likely going to be a regression to the mean is with things you cant fully control like games lost to injury and quirky turnovers, the latter of which already started correcting itself in the back half of the 2022-23 campaign. He ranked as the second-best defensive player on the Dolphins according to PFF, as he was targeted twice allowing only five yards. He showed great positioning and quick feet when distinguishing the run lanes. He also didn't show the sort of agility and flexibility that Hamilton did in position drills. 1, LSU safety with Georgia ties enters transfer portal, A look at Georgia football's receivers for the 2023 season, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Then, well begin discussing free agency and the pre-draft process. Well see if that changes ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine. At just 5'9" and 194 pounds, he is on the smaller side for a running back, but he told Tom Loy of 247Sports that he disagrees with the perception that he can't be an every-down player. Tuggle made five Pro Bowls with the Falcons. Poe also did 44 repetitions of 225 pounds in the bench press and had a 34-inch vertical jump -- each a staggering number for a player of his size. Jalen Carter (Georgia) The potential No. Did anyone nail their first three picks more than the Eagles? Listed at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, the junior boasts a lightning-fast first step, loose hips, and explosive bursts to close in pursuit. Heres a look at the best LB times in the 40-yard dash in 2022: Reasons Jalen Hurts can eventually lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win. Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis shattered the record for a 40-yard dash by a player over 340 pounds. Davis' lateral agility was exceptional, and even his ability to backpedal and transition forward was much better than that of the other interior linemen. Williams has quite a bit going for him, as the converted wide receiver is one of the better pass-catchers in the class, and he's better at pass protection than many backs coming out of college. But if he is going to be a Day 2 pick, he needs to considerablyimprove that 40 time at Notre Dame's pro day. But it seems clear he'll have to wait until the middle rounds to hear his named called. Unlikely. He was getting ready for the combine and doing a lot of bench press and strained his pec. As Kroft runs up field Walker does a great drop keeping his eyes on the backfield as he drops back into coverage. He played in the NFL from 1987-2000. WebTracking where Nakobe Dean could be drafted in the 2022 NFL mock draft. Dean is 6-foot, 225-pounds. Takes plays off. Among the top-ranked linebackers in this year's draft are Georgia's dangerous duo of Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, Utah's Devin Loyd, Wyoming' Chad Muma, and If Kelce returns, expect Jurgens to slide over to right guard as Isaac Seumalo walks for big money on the open market. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Its time to build what we hope will be another phenomenal roster. Walker uses a straight arm to maintain proper spacing, keeps his head up and eyes in the backfield so he can engage with the ball carrier. Back in April, here at Touchdown Wire, we broke down how he was able to eat blocks with ease and crash to the ball carrier. In the next clip, the Vikings were in a third down situation and although this ended in a touchdown, Cine still showed great awareness to pick up the quarterbacks first read towards the sideline of the endzone. 1 pick, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Commanders' Payne first to be tagged, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: A new No. Among the over-330 club, only former Auburn tackle Greg Robinson and former Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe had broken the 5-second mark in the 40 prior to Davis. Will another aggressive draft by Mickey Loomis pay off for the Saints? Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Seahawks consider QB at No. They are being trained the right way at Georgia as football players and as people.. That sounds exactly like Dean, who is an engineering major with strong leadership traits. When were drafting players, just knowing how they are trained and the background, its no different than when you are hiring staff, you look for people who have learned the right way.. However, consider that the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady Patriots won six Super Bowls and the best team the organization ever had, the 2007 16-0 team, came up a little short on the biggest stage, losing the Lombardi Trophy to the upstart New York Giants. ATHENS It was surprising when Nakobe Dean didnt participate in drills at NFL combine in Indianapolis. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Lamar Jackson cant even get a seat on the AFC side because Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Justin Herbert get the calligraphy treatment. Nakobe the role model. Deans biggest knock throughout the NFL draft process will be his lack of size, but does that matter? Copyright 2023 Philadelphia Eagles. The performance should go a long way toward proving he's not just a two-down player. Tying up blockers to let others make plays simply isnt sexy, however, especially when the others combine for 70 sacks and you get none of them. And in any event, it's still more likely than not that Lloyd will hear his name called on April 28. One thing I noticed coming into the league and watching a lot of film there isnt really a lot of pretty sacks, its effort sacks, not giving up on the play.. There are several intriguing edge rushers, inside linebackers looking forward to long NFL careers and some massive, athletic interior linemen. It might be a little too early to say that he is everything we thought he was and more, but he certainty showed flashes of his future potential last week. Philadelphia Eagles general manager and VP Howie Roseman said Kirby Smart's Georgia football program producers players that are "trained the right way, as football players and as people." It feels like Kyzir White is out of here and it isnt a guarantee that T.J. Edwards wont be a cap casualty. Theyre hoping for big things from their first three picks Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens and Nakobe Dean in 2023 after those players made a relatively small impact as rookies. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 60, 225 lbs. As one of the most productive players at the highest level of college football, Smith was right to bet on himself in that way. Even though he is a third string linebacker in the Dolphins defense, he showed some of the potential you like to see from a rookie. When the scouting combine drills get going, here are six offensive players who could tear it up, and the tape is also intriguing. Rest assured that the Eagles are going to be a pretty good team in 2023. And nine wide receivers ran the 40 in under 4.4 secondseasily the most ever. Dean is still making good use of his time at pro day, though. School Horn Lake High School. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. While Thibodeaux will still most likely be a top-10 pick, every spot he slides back takes considerable cash out of his pocket. You can also bring up that Super Bowl 39 loss or reference other sportsif you need other parallels. But the question for scouts with Monday wasn't his physicality. 10 overall selection. This was the most from one school in a seven-round draft since 1994. But if he was offered a mulligan for Saturday's workout, you can bet the rent he'd take it. If Philly went the route of adding the best available EDGE star and cornerback in Round 1, you wont hear any complaints from us, but dont be shocked if Howie drafts Lane Johnsons eventual replacement or something. Current. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. pic.twitter.com/y68CAj7VpP In the clip below, at the snap he takes his opponent to his left while keeping his eyes in the backfield and quickly reacting to the right, forcing the ball carrier to completely change directions. DeVonta Smith 40 time: How did he compare to other wide receivers? But in a crowded class at the position, there's little margin for error for players looking to be first-round picks, and Burks didn't do himself any favors in testing. Please Howie Roseman Find us someone else! Perhaps a reversal to 11 or 12 wins comes with a solid January again next year before the February ticket is punched and this time the defense gets the one stop it needs. All rights reserved. But Gordon's unofficial 40 times of 4.57 and 4.60 seconds were the most surprising of his position group, and while his official time of 4.52 seconds is better, on a day when two corners ran a sub-4.3 and eight more ran faster than 4.4 seconds, it still doesn't look especially good. Nakobe Dean was the best linebacker in college football last season. Position Outside Linebacker. Theyre hoping for big things from their first three picks Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens and Nakobe Dean in 2023 after those players made a relatively small impact as rookies. Nakobe Dean speaks about the depth of 'dawgs' on the team and his first NFL preseason so far. Davis has a chance to learn behind six-time Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox. You can reach him at [email protected], John McMullen Given the lack of a Combine that offseason, it can be a bit difficult to measure one prospect against another because results vary so much depending on who is in charge of the timing, the actual running surface, wind and weather, and other factors. Philly also has Tristin McCollum signed to a future deal and Mario Goodrich, Josh Jobe, Zech McPhearson, and Josiah Scott on the roster. It appears that some of the guys on the roster agree. Gennaro Filice and Dan Parr rank each franchise's class, from No. Posted March 16, 2022. Gardner-Johnson and Avonte Maddox provided an opportunity. The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is it's a two-player race to be the first off-ball linebacker drafted between Georgia's Nakobe Dean and Utah's a bad 40 time isn't Blocking tight end into the weekend believing that Hamilton did in college Philly sports fans, we have always.... 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