2022 Edition NFL Draft/IOL

 The 49ers have the top LT in the league and that's about it along the offensive line. They seem to be counting on their 2021 2nd round pick, Banks to fill the void left by Tomlinson at LG. Mack is at or near retirement, and so maybe they draft his apprentice high. McGlinchey will be coming off a severe injury at RT, and is no guarantee to return to form. A vet, Skule and McKivitz could be likely options. Let's take a look at prospects they might be interested in early after the 1st round. First player up:

Cole Strange 6'5" 307 lbs., Chattanooga 33" arms, 10 1/8" hands, 5.03 forty, 31 bench, 28" vertical, 120" broad jump. Good athlete with intelligence that brings a nasty disposition to the party. He's got excellent short area quickness without any movement stiffness. Played most of his college snaps at LG. Gave Kinlaw all he could handle. I see him as the apprentice center and starter in 2023.

Cam Jurgens 6'3" 303 lbs., Nebraska 33 3/8" arms, 10" hands, 4.92 forty, 25 bench. A little on the light side but has the frame density and punch to hold up against average initial power. Perfect fit as far as scheme. He'll need a year to get stronger, develop better hand technique, pass sets, etc., and maybe temper some of the aggression that has drawn penalties. 

Luke Fortner 6'4" 307 lbs., Kentucky 33 1/8" arms, 10" hands, 5.21 forty. Not a great athlete. High character team captain. Plays a little high at times. Versatile with experience at RG/C which adds to his value. Seems smart but the Georgia front confused him with some delays and b gap attacks that led to open lanes to the quarterback. 

Dylan Parham 6'3" 311 lbs., Memphis 33 1/8" arms, 10 1/4" hands, 4.93 forty. Another capable athlete but far from great. Works his angles to wall off defenders with some instinctual awareness. Has experience at both guards spots. Has excellent ankle flexion which leads me to believe he'll have success at any of the interior spots. 

Zach Tom 6'4" 304 lbs., Wake Forest 33 1/4" arms, 10 3/8" hands, 4.94 forty. Durable, smart center prospect with LT background. Good technique that knows how to take advantage of timing and angles. Could play with better discipline as he drew several penalties in 2021. In this scheme his range would probably be unmatched with his quick feet, hinge and pivot. 

Dohnovan West 6'3" 296 lbs., Arizona St. 33" arms, 9 1/2" hands, 5.27 forty. Might just be a center but has logged 4 games at both guard spots in 2020. Very good athlete that needs a year of strength and conditioning at the NFL level, along with getting more consistent in technique, pad level, play recognition and being assignment sound.  

What should we expect the 49ers 'Draft Plan' to be?

By Scooter_McG

We're still quite some ways away from the NFL draft and there is still plenty of time for free agent and trade movements to shift draft focus. However, the more I've been thinking about this year's draft, and ruminating on the team's draft needs, the more I have come to appreciate the forward planning the team implemented in 2021. And it comes down to an old draft adage - draft for the future. 

There was some lamenting during the past season that the 49ers weren't getting enough of an immediate return from their 2021 draft class. There's is definitely some truth to that, as only one player (Elijah Mitchell) earned a starting role for most of the season and a number of the drafted rookies were either riding the bench or inactive for large portions of the season (including their #3 overall draft pick). And in an era where teams more and more often ask rookies to step in right away and not only contribute but be high impact players it was in some ways alarming to see (or not see, as the case may be) the contribution from the 49ers rookie class. 

But looking back now, even in the press conferences after players were selected the team made reference to how many of these players they anticipated were longer term investments that may take time to develop (especially guys like Lance and Thomas that didn't have much of an opportunity to play in 2020 due to COVID). Now as we look at the current state of the 49ers roster it becomes even clearer that the plan in the 2021 draft all along was to draft with an eye for 2022 and beyond. Just look at the first four picks the 49ers made:

• Lance was drafted with the intent of sitting him in 2021, a plan the team stuck with, and is all but guaranteed to be the 49ers starting QB this year, no matter that Jimmy Garoppolo still currently remains on the roster. 
• The team lost Laken Tomlinson and has not replaced him with a high priced free agent - indicating former Notre Dame LG Aaron Banks, the 49ers second pick last year, is expected to take over that role and play his natural left side position (rather than the RG position many thought he would earn in camp last year).
• The team took two RBs last year, much to the surprise of many, which now looks like a smart move with the departure of Mostert. Third round pick Trey Sermon spent much of last year in the proverbial dog house, however, in college he was a dynamic playmaker and home run threat that now stands to rise up the depth chart to complement Mitchell, the 6th round pick who exceeded expectations. 
• Despite many fans believing the team needed to draft a CB early, the team waited until the end of the third round and then draft Ambry Thomas, who sat out 2020. Thomas now looks likely to enter the season at least as the 49ers third CB, and depending on plans in the slot (and whether Moseley will be used there) may be expected to see a lot of snaps.  

And that just covers the first four picks. Day 3 picks Jaylon Moore, Talanoa Hufanga and Deommodore Lenoir may also be in line for considerable increases in snaps in 2022, with RT, SS and slot CB all in flux at the moment. 

So why do I bring this up? Well, partly to show that the 49ers "holes" may not be as great as some fear. But also to gain some insight on how the 49ers may look to approach the 2022 draft. It is common as a fan to look at the roster of the team you support and make presumptions of the players and positions the team may target based on areas that appear to be weakest right now. I know I am guilty of it. If we were to look at those areas right now, most people would probably say the team's biggest needs are some combination of OG, RT while McGlinchey recovers, SS and Edge. 

But when you then look at who they drafted last year and signed in FA... most of those positions already have guys the team has brought in to compete for those roles. 

If, rather than focusing on the areas that appear weakest right now, we turn our lens to the teams looming holes in 2023, how does that change what might be considered the 49ers draft needs? Well, some of that requires a bit of navel gazing and projection as to which players coming off contract the 49ers are likely to look to extend/ re-sign versus those they may let go. And going off how the team has operated in recent years if I had to guess how the team will approach those decisions it will be partly based on age and partly based on position value. 

I think it is safe to say extending both Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa will be prioritised. Not only are they excellent players in the top tier of their positions in the NFL, they are entering their prime and play premium positions. If I was a betting man I would also say that Mike McGlinchey has a strong likelihood of being extended given age and the position he plays, though that will no doubt be a decision that is impacted by how he recovers from a very serious injury. With that in mind I doubt the team will look to invest a high pick at the position until they determine McGlinchey can no longer operate at a high level. 

One area that clearly will need some attention in the near future is edge. Even with Bosa likely being extended, all of the other notable edge players (Hyder, Ebukam, Omenihu and Willis) will be coming off contract after the 2022 season. While the team can probably retain some of those players without breaking the bank, it would behoove them to take advantage of a cheaper resource through the draft that can learn the ropes as part of a rotation in 2022. 

Some interesting decisions are also coming though for stalwart FS Jimmie Ward as well as CB Emmanuel Moseley. Ward has been a consistently good player for the 49ers for some time but is now on the wrong side of 30. He's at a point in his career where he can still likely get good money on the open market but on shorter term deals. Will the 49ers be willing to keep paying a premium on an aging safety, or will they look to get younger? Also, with Tarvarius Moore a FA at the end of the season, who will no doubt be in the mix for the SS role next to Ward this year, the 49ers could have both starters hitting the market. 

Moseley meanwhile has been a steady performer when healthy, and will be hitting free agency in his prime. With another solid season in 2022 his market should be strong. However, he also consistently misses time and the 49ers have now invested in Charvarius Ward and drafted Ambry Thomas last year. There has also been speculation that the team may look to move Moseley inside to slot CB this season when in nickel with Thomas playing opposite Ward. Slot CBs typically don't make as much as outside CBs and the 49ers may not be willing to pay Moseley outside CB money. 

Another looming hole from 2023 onwards (and potentially this year) is at center. Alex Mack is reportedly mulling retirement, and while I expect he will be back in 2022 the team also needs to be start planning for his replacement. Given how much Shanahan values the pivot, it seems likely that if the 49ers plan on replacing Mack through a drafted player that player will be drafted with an early pick. 

From the lens of looking at 2023 and beyond I think a strong case can be made that the biggest "needs" for the 49ers appear to be edge, center, safety and slot CB. I wouldn't be surprised in the least to see at least three of those positions drafted in the 49ers first four picks of the 2022 draft as part of the team's future planning.  

Examining the fit: DE Kerry Hyder

By Scooter_McG

The 49ers announced they have signed DE Kerry Hyder to a 1-year deal worth $1.5M, with $750K guaranteed. The contract also has up to $750K that can be earned in sack incentives. 

In terms of examining Hyder's fit, you only need to go back to 2020 when he racked up 8.5 sacks and 10 TFL (with 18 QB hits) as a member of the 49ers. Hyder led the team in sacks that season, a year in which the team struggled to replace the impact of DeForest Buckner (traded that offseason) as well as early season ending injuries to Bosa, Ford and Thomas.  

Hyder parlayed that career year into a 2-year, $6.5M deal with the Seahawks last year, but was released by the Seahawks after just one season in which he provided little impact. 

Hyder will be entering his third stint under DL coach Kris Kocurek (Hyder previously played under Kocurek at the Lions as well) and it is with Kocurek that Hyder has enjoyed his most success. In addition to his 8.5 sack season in 2020 Hyder also produced an 8 sack, 11 TFL season (with 19 QB hits) with the Lions in 2016. Unfortunately Hyder would then tear his Achilles prior to the 2017 season which derailed his Lions tenure. 

Hyder won't be confused as an elite edge player, but he has proven his ability to be productive within Kocurek's system. He will provide a nice rotation of long, powerful edge rushers that can collapse the pocket with strength while also holding up well in the run game, mixing in with Charles Omenihu and the recently re-signed Jordan Willis. These players complement the elite combination of technique, speed and power of Nick Bosa. Samson Ebukam also remains, offering something a little different as more of speed rusher, but also offers a nice power element to his game. Dee Ford is also still on the roster but at this stage it would seem unlikely he will play in 2022 (and if he does, certainly can't be counted on to stay healthy). 

The signing of Hyder would seem to indicate Arden Key's days as a 49ers are over. While Key put together a nice season in 2021 and his presence will be missed, he is a player that benefitted from Kocurek's system. It is likely he will get paid by another team, much like Hyder did in 2020, but may struggle to replicate his success in a different system. Replacing Key with Hyder, as well as having Omenihu get a full offseason in the system, should more than make up for the loss of Key.  

They're Back!

 The human super glue known as Dontae Johnson.

The hero of the Packers playoff game, Jordon Willis.

 Last but not least, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Welcome back, Kerry Hyder Jr.

49ers Roster Holes

 The 49ers had two glaring weaknesses that cost them games last year. The special teams and outside cornerback. In free agency they attacked both by signing a new special teams coach, and giving him a couple weapons in, McCloud, Burks and Odum. Charvarius Ward was targeted as their lock down outside cornerback. Let's take a look at what positions the 49ers need to still address as we move towards the draft:

1. Offensive line, specifically LG/RG/RT. Who's in the mix?

Banks/Brunskill/Brendel/McKivitz/Moore/Skule. Assuming Banks takes over at LG, you'd like to see Brunskill beat out by one of McKivitz or Moore so he could go back to a utility role. I think they need to add a rookie guard that has the skillset to take over center next year. I also believe they will bring in a veteran RT to compete against Skule, because I just don't think McGlinchey will be ready. I would not be opposed to them selecting a RT early in the draft, but I just don't think they will. 

2. Speed rusher opposite Bosa. Maybe Ford returns but there's no way in hell they can count on that. I fully expect them to take one with their first draft pick, but I also think Kocurek will have them bring in a another bargain bin f/a he can polish up. 

3. SS, no Tartt and all they have is Hufanga and Moore. It looks like they'll address the position in the draft, but I wouldn't expect it to happen until day 3.

4. WR, specifically a legitimate deep threat that defenses have to worry about getting behind them. Coincidentally, this draft's cup runneth over with them, and that's where I'd expect them to look. Ray-Ray McCloud should get his share of offensive looks, but he's not a true burner.

Jimmy G's Trade Value

 Talk is cheap but, 49ers G.M. John Lynch is telling interested teams that he has an offer in hand of two second-round picks for Garoppolo, a player the team acquired in 2017 for one second-round pick. (At least one interested team reacted to the news, we’re told, by concluding that, if the 49ers have two first-round picks for Garoppolo, they should take it.)

Examining the fit: WR Ray Ray McCloud and SS George Odum

By Scooter_McG

The 49ers have agreed to terms with two more free agents - 25 year old WR/ return specialist Ray Ray McCloud on a 2-year deal worth up to $10.4M and 28 year old safety/ special teams ace George Odum on a 3-year deal worth up to $10.95M. 

McCloud is listed as a 5'9" 190lbs WR that is a shifty runner with good speed that excels as a punt and kick returner. He spent the past two seasons with the Steelers, earning a spot on PFF's second team All Pro roster in 2020 as he averaged 10.3 yards on 29 punt returns while also gaining 646 kick return yards. Last season he led the NFL in punt return yards (367 yards) and was third in yards per return (9.7), while also accumulating 776 kick return yards (4th in the NFL). 

While his primary role will be as the 49ers return man, McCloud also contributed as a receiver for the Steelers and may well carve out a role on offense for the 49ers. He finished with 20 receptions in 2020 and 39 receptions last season. In both years his yards per reception were very low for a WR, which can largely be attributed to how he was used as a slot WR primarily asked to run shallow crossing routes or quick outs as an outlet for the QB while also taking some sweeps and screen passes.

George Odum is a 6'1" 202 lbs safety that is a special teams demon, with his stellar contributions on special teams earning him first team All Pro honours in 2020. Odum also has starting experience at safety filling in for injury, with last season seeing Odum play the most defensive snaps of his career (471 snaps, 43% of all defensive snaps for the Colts in 2021) where he accumulated 55 tackles, 2 passes defensed, an intercept, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Odum will provide nice depth to the safety group, but it would seem unlikely that he is being viewed by the team as one of the starting safeties.

While both McCloud and Odum provide nice depth on offense and defense respectively, these signings are all about improving the 49ers special teams which was atrocious in 2021. McCloud instantly upgrades the 49ers return game which in recent years has been one of the least dynamic in the NFL. Odum, as well as the addition of Oren Burks earlier in the fre agency period, will be expected to lift the 49ers coverage units while also help spring McCloud in the return game. 

After watching the 49ers special teams units make numerous silly mistakes in 2021 it is a welcome sight seeing the team prioritise strengthening the special teams units, including hiring Brian Schneider as the speical team coordinator.   

Watson Is A Brown

 

Ari Meirov

@MySportsUpdate

The #Browns originally traded the pick that allowed the #Texans to draft Deshaun Watson. Now Watson is actually going to the #Browns. And he chose Cleveland. Absolutely wild.

How does this affect Jimmy G stock?

Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter

· 38m

Deshaun Watson has decided he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns in a stunning change of events, per sources. Watson has informed the Houston Texans that he now is willing to waive the no-trade clause in his contract to be dealt to Cleveland.

Examining the fit: DT Hassan Ridgeway

By Scooter_McG

The 49ers have reportedly agreed terms to sign DT Hassan Ridgeway on a 1 year deal worth $2.5M, with $1M in guaranteed money. At 6'3" and a shade over 300lbs, Ridgeway was originally drafted by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. Ridgeway spent three seasons at the Colts before being traded to the Eagles where he has spent the past three seasons. 

Ridgeway has been a rotational DT for the majority of his NFL career, with some starting experience filling in for injured players. When healthy, Ridgeway has been on the field for between 20% and 53% of his teams defensive snaps each year from 2016 to 2021. However, staying healthy has been an issue for Ridgeway as he missed a combined 34 games between 2018 and 2020 due to injury. For his career he has played in 65 regular season games with 12 starts, accumulating 80 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss and 20 QB hits. 

Ridgeway is an interesting signing for the 49ers given the loss of DJ Jones and the players already on the roster. Jones was one of the best run defending DTs in the NFL in 2021, recording the highest run stop percentage of all interior DL according to PFF. 2020 first round pick Javon Kinlaw will be expected to step into that role next to Arik Armstead in 2022 but has so far struggled to stay healthy in his NFL career due to knee issues. 

Behind Kinlaw and Armstead the 49ers already have Givens and Hurst. Both players are known as penetrating interior DTs but are generally more disruptive against the pass than run, which is also where Ridgeway's strength lies. Ridgeway is at his best as a pass rusher but has been a liability at times defending the run, as indicated by grading out as the third worst DT against the run in 2021 according to PFF.  

It is worth noting that while DJ Jones ranked high in run stop percentage, his greatest asset was also his ability to penetrate into the backfield. That is clearly a skillset the 49ers coaching staff covets in their DTs and one that meshes well with Kris Kocurek's philosophy. It may be the 49ers feel that Ridgeway's limitations against the run can be mitigated within an attacking scheme that prioritises gap penetration. 

The loss of Jones meant the 49ers had a need for more depth along the interior and the addition of Ridgeway provides that depth with a play style that the 49ers desire at a relatively low cost. 

Examining the fit: LB Oren Burks

By Scooter_McG 

The 49ers have agreed to terms on a 2 year deal worth a reported $5M with free agent LB Oren Burks. Burks, a former third round pick in the 2018 draft, spent the past four years with the Green Bay Packers and was primarily a backup LB and special teams player. 

Burks played in 59 regular season games over the past four seasons, but played only 480 defensive snaps with 7 starts, accumulating 92 total tackles over that span. The 2021 season saw Burks log his most defensive snaps in a season with 205, or 19% of the Packers total defensive snaps. However, Burks has been a mainstay of the Packers special teams units, playing 1,175 STs snaps over the past four years. 

While Burks never settled into a starting role with the Packers, he has the desired athletic traits that have appealed to the 49ers in recent years at the LB position. At the 2018 combine Burks measured in at 6'3" and 233lbs, and put on a show in the athletic testing. He ran a 4.59s 40 time with a 39.5" vertical, 131" broad, sub 7.0s 3-cone and 4.15s short shuttle. 

Like many of the LBs the 49ers have targeted in recent years, Burks split time between safety and LB in college, showing his athleticism in coverage. 

While at first glance it would seem this move is about strengthening the special teams unit, I suspect there is a decent chance Burks will be in the mix for one of the top 3 LB positions for the 49ers in 2022. His profiles as a similar player to Al-Shaair and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles who can fly to the football while also providing special teams value. 

The move may also signal the 49ers are expecting to be moving on from one of either Al-Shaair or Greenlaw this offseason. There has been rumours the team has fielded offers for Greenlaw, while the 49ers have not tendered restricted free agent Al-Shaair.  

Examining the fit: CB Charvarius Ward

By Scooter_McG

The NFL's legal tampering period ahead of the start of the new league year has commenced, and with it the 49ers have seen their two prize free agents find new homes - Laken Tomlinson has reportedly agreed to terms with the New York Jets on a deal worth over $40M over three years while DJ Jones has signed with the Denver Broncos on a 3 year $30M deal. 

The team has some ready made replacements for those two roster spots already on the books with 2020 1st round pick Javon Kinlaw and 2021 2nd round pick Aaron Banks. Kinlaw was already seeing starter snaps next to Jones before his knee injury in 2021, and will now likely slide over with Armstead staying at DT in 2022. Banks on the other hand was largely unseen last season but the expectation will no doubt be that he can take one of the two starting OG spots in 2022 (noting RG Brunskill also remains unsigned at this point in time). 

While the team sustained some losses on the first day of the legal tampering period, they also made their first foray into the 2022 free agent market with the signing of former Kansas City Chiefs CB Charvarius Ward. Rumours from the combine were that the 49ers were expected to be very active in the CB market, and this was borne out as they inquired about the top two CB options in JC Jackson and Carlton Davis (both of whom were signed quickly to deals of $16.5M and $15M per year, respectively). Once those two players were signed the 49ers turned their full attention to Ward, agreeing to terms on a 3 year deal reportedly worth $40.5M, with $26.7M in guarantees. 

The currently reported deal will no doubt include some agent speak and the full $40.5M is unlikely to be realised, but even so at a reported value of around $13.5M per annum shows how serious the 49ers were about upgrading the CB position.

Ward brings a nice physical presence at 6'1" and around 200lbs, and has the speed to carry WRs down the field with a 40 time of 4.44s at his pro day. 

Ward was originally signed by the Cowboys in 2018 as an undrafted free agent out of Middle Tennessee, but was traded to the Chiefs before the season started. He was active for 13 games as a rookie (2 starts) but worked his way up the Chiefs depth chart thereafter. In his four year career he has played in 56 regular season games with 43 starts, recording 4 INTs and 29 passes defensed. He has also played in 11 post season games (10 starts), with 0 INTs and 9 PDs. He is still only 25 years old and is an ascending player. 

Based on data from Pro Football Reference, since 2019 Ward has allowed a completion rate of 51.1% against his coverage during the regular season, while QBs have posted a passer rating of just 79.7 when targeting Ward. His 2021 season effectively mirrored his average since 2019, with a completion percent of 51.3% and QB rating allowed of 79.4. Next Gen Stats suggest Ward's completion rate allowed was lower at just 45% in 2021 (second lowest among defensive backs), which according to PFF dropped to 38.3% when in man coverage, while he also allowed the lowest average separation on targets (2 yards). 

In addition to his coverage, another area that no doubt appealed to the 49ers was his missed tackle percentage of just 5%, ranking Ward for the lowest missed tackle percentage among the top 75 outside CBs in tackles since 2019. 

Ward is exclusively an outside CB. However, he has left and right CB flexibility having played both sides during his time with the Chiefs and was often matched against the opponents top WR. He excels playing in man coverage, which should pair nicely with 2021 3rd round pick Ambry Thomas who was a primarily man cover CB for Michigan. With these moves in back to back years it indicates the 49ers may be considering using more man coverage concepts moving forward. 

The signing also gives the 49ers three CBs they should feel comfortable with on the outside, as he joins Moseley and Thomas. Moseley will likely be given first shot to start opposite Ward, but Thomas should be given an opportunity to compete for the job. With K'Waun Williams a free agent there is also potential that Moseley may be moved to the slot when the team is in nickel. 

I have to admit this was more money than I anticipated the 49ers to put into signing a CB, and it is probably more money than many expected Ward to get. But contract aside, the signing of Ward looks to be a good one for the 49ers and should help solidify a position that last year was exposed as being perilously thin and required a large number of snaps from the likes of Josh Norman and Dontae Johnson, and even resorted to using a washed Dre Kirkpatrick. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if the team looks to add another veteran CB for depth such as bringing Jason Verrett back on an incentive laden deal.

2022 Edition NFL Draft/Edge Rushers

We're going to be taking a look at the Edge position in a deep class, beginning with players I believe will be available in rounds 2 and beyond. We all understand the premium they put on the position so it will be addressed early and perhaps again later on. I'm focusing on Ford's replacement and first step explosion combined with power. First player up:

Boye Mafe, 6'4" 261 lbs., 32 5/8" arms, 9 7/8" hands, 4.5 speed with a 1.61 10 yard split. 38" vertical, 10'5" broad jump. Made a name for himself in the Senior bowl with 2 sacks, a forced fumble and 3 TFL's. He has an explosive first step with a powerful jab and chop. Plays with good leverage, and he attacks with some strategy. Seems like a smart player, and one that Kocurek/Bosa could turn into a star. Feels like he'll go in the top of the 2nd round, where the 49ers could find themselves if they trade Jimmy G.

Arnold Ebiketie, 6'2" 250 lbs., 34 1/8" arms, 10 1/4" hands, 38 vertical, 128" broad jump. Technically proficient with active hands. Rarely allows OT's into his chest and has more than a few ways to win. He's got some power in his hands which he uses in conjunction with speed. Plays the position like a vet even though it took him until his 5th year to breakout. Given his size I think he'd be best served in a sub-package pass rushing role, similar to the way Aldon Smith was used in his rookie season. His pro day is March 24th and it's then we'll get a 40 yard dash, 10 yard split and 3 cone. Another candidate to be taken at the top of round 2.

Nik Bonitto, 6'3" 248 lbs., 32 1/2" arms, 9 3/8" hands, 4.54 speed, 35.5" vertical, 120" broad jump, 7.07 three cone, 1.59  ten yard split. He's undersized and the scheme he played in allowed him to attack. He'd be another sub-package rusher until he gets a year of NFL strength and conditioning. He's twitchy as hell, and he's a quick processor. I think he could excel in this wide 9 under Kocurek. I anticipate him having the best chance of the three to still be on the board late in round 2. 

Dominique Robinson, 6'5" 253 lbs., 33 1/4" arms, 9 3/4" hands, 4.72 speed, 41" vertical, 121" broad jump, 1.69 ten yard split. Former wr turned pass rusher, therefore lacking experience. Technically he has a lot to learn, but it's all there to exploit. Fluid, sudden, change of direction traits are all there. He looked the part in the Senior bowl. I'd expect him to go in that late 2nd early 3rd round. 

 Joshua Paschal, 6'3" 268 lbs., 32 3/4" arms, 9 5/8" hands, 4.77 speed, 37.5" vertical, 123" broad jump, 1.62 ten yard split. Versatile. Kentucky used him up and down the line. He's got some twitch off the snap for a big man. He had a down year in 2020 but owned 2021. This is a player I could see Lynch designating as a "Gold Star" player, and another late 2nd, early 3rd round prospect. 

 Amare Barno, 6'5" 246 lbs., 34" arms, 9" hands, 4.36 speed, 37" vertical, 131" broad jump, 1.54 ten yard split. Explosive athlete that needs development. The skies the limit but the floor could drop out. Doesn't play with the same intensity of some of the others. Needs to learn to counter at the top of his pass rush in order to clear and soften the edge. I think you could have something in year 3, and I'd expect him to be a late 3rd or early 4th round prospect.