Top 100 – QB – RB – WR – TE – OT – IOL – EDGE – DL – LB – CB – S
Grade Scale for Ceiling/Floor: High-End Starter: 80+ | Avg. Starter: 60-79 | Backup/Situational Starter: 40-59 | Roster Filler: 20-39 | Camp Invite: 0-19 |
NFL Readiness: Graded on 0-5 scale
Grade calculation: Average of Ceiling(x3) and Floor + NFL readiness
RAS: Relative Athletic Score
| Rk | Player | Pos | School | Ht | Wt | Arm | Forty | Broad | RAS | Ceiling | Floor | Ready | Grade | Scouting Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 | Calijah Kancey | DL |  Pittsburgh | 6'0" | 281 | 30.625" | 4.67 | -- | -- | 92 | 58 | 3 | 86.5 | Incredibly explosive interior pass-rusher. Wins with an exceptional burst off the snap, but also has quick, active hands which allows him to keep linemen from getting into his pads. Mediocre production against the run due to his lack of length and strength. Plays with leverage and can hold his ground against the run, but struggles to shed blocks. Does have nice range when he’s able to disengage and pursue the ball carrier. Might be viewed as a pass-rush specialist, but has incredible potential in that area 一 and that type of player has never held more value than in today’s era. Missed time with a shoulder injury in 2022. |
| DL2 | Jalen Carter | DL |  Georgia | 6'3" | 314 | 33.5" | -- | -- | -- | 95 | 45 | 2.5 | 85.0 | Explosive interior pass-rusher. Tends to win with his burst off the snap, and guards who can’t match his quickness struggle to recover. Strong upper body allowed him to bully some linemen, but appeared to lack the array of moves to consistently win against linemen who could match his strength. Not much of a bull rush, and appears to avoid using it 一 he keep trying to find a lane into the backfield at times when he’d be better served to engage and try to walk his man back into the pocket. Lower body strength needs improving for him to be a top-tier run defender. Mediocre overall size/strength may limit his scheme fit 一 he’ll be best suited lining up as a three-tech and probably needs to be put in situations where he’ll avoid double teams. Played just over 1,000 career snaps due to injuries and Georgia’s depth. Questions were raised by scouts about his maturity even before his arrest for reckless driving and racing after an incident resulting in the death of a teammate. Dealt with knee and ankle injuries throughout most of 2022, playing part-time and missing some games early in the season. Showed up to his pro day out of shape, further raising questions about his maturity and commitment. Despite the talent, there are now serious questions as to whether he'll have the right attitude and work ethic to play at a high level in the NFL. |
| DL3 | Bryan Bresee | DL |  Clemson | 6'5 | 298 | 32.5" | 4.86 | -- | 9.07 | 94 | 44 | 1.5 | 83.0 | Five-star prospect who immediately saw action at Clemson, but struggled to stay healthy. Played under 1,000 career snaps. Stats show some pass-rush production but it's a lot of clean-up production and benefitting from the elite talent around him. He’s underdeveloped from a technique stand point 一 with his strength and athleticism he’ll take advantage of mistakes, but he does not create for himself. Strong lower body to hold up at point of attack versus run. Decent burst to close on the ball carrier in tight spaces but lacks much range. Suffered a torn ACL in 2021. Missed time with a kidney infection in 2022. Will be a 21-year-old rookie and still has the high upside he showed in high school, but he should be considered a developmental prospect who needs to develop pass-rush technique to make a significant mark in the NFL. |
| DL4 | Ade Adebawore | DL |  Northwestern | 6'1" | 282 | 33.875" | 4.49 | 10'5" | -- | 80 | 42 | 2.5 | 73.0 | Versatile lineman who shifted between the interior and edge. Tough to block on the interior due to his modest height, which makes it easier to play with leverage, coupled with his exceptional length and athleticism. Had some success as a pass-rusher on the edge, but from a matchup perspective he probably holds more value as an interior pass-rusher. Could be someone who plays on the edge on early downs and then shifts inside as passing downs. Run game production is inconsistent 一 capable of getting into the backfield but doesn’t finish plays. Shocking number of missed tackles for someone with his size/strength profile. 40 time at the combine was shocking 一 you’d expect to see him make some plays in pursuit with that speed, but it just doesn’t show up on the field. His combine performance suggests he deserves a shot as an explosive edge defender, but he very much looks and plays like a stout interior lineman on the field. Profile compares favorably to Levi Onwuzurike (Lions 2nd-round pick, 2021). |
| DL5 | Keeanu Benton | DL |  Wisconsin | 6'3" | 309 | 33.875" | 5.08 | 9'3" | 8.65 | 73 | 52 | 4 | 71.8 | Two-year starter with 36 career starters over his four seasons and still doesn’t turn 22 until August. Versatility is one of his best assets 一 quick enough to play three-tech and get after the quarterback, but also has the length and ability to play with leverage to play nose tackle. Impressive pass-rush production from the nose tackle spot 一 he’s not just a space eater and has the length/strength to defeat double teams and get into the backfield. Not a ton of closing speed, so he’ll provide more pressure than sacks. Modest ceiling given his athletic limitations, but the versatility should make him a valuable piece of the rotation, especially for a team playing with multiple fronts. |
| DL6 | Mazi Smith | DL |  Michigan | 6'3" | 323 | 33.75" | -- | -- | -- | 75 | 50 | 2.5 | 71.3 | Two-year starter on the defensive line in Michigan’s 2-4-5 scheme. Due to the scheme, most his reps came in a two- or three-tech spot, but did have some opportunity to play a true nose tackle role, which is his best fit in the pros. Moves fairly well for his size, but not a serious threat to get to the quarterback 一 mostly just a space-eater. Holds his ground in the run game, and capable of making an occasional play in the backfield with a decent burst for a nose tackle. He fits best as an early-down run defender in a defense relying on three-man fronts. |
| DL7 | Gervon Dexter | DL |  Florida | 6'6" | 310 | 32.25" | 4.88 | 9'2" | 9.21 | 80 | 36 | 2 | 71.0 | Developmental prospect who has potential as an interior pass-rusher. Flashed some impressive pass-rush tools in 2021 but took a significant step back and was essentially a non-factor in 2022. Testing numbers support the explosive potential he showed in the previous season. Son was born in spring of 2022 一 it’s possible balancing college, parenthood and football took its toll on him and explains the down year. Lacks ideal power to anchor in the run game and will need to add some functional strength to be a three-down lineman. Fits best as a three-tech in four-man fronts. High upside, but disappearing act in 2022 sets a lower floor. |
| DL8 | Zacch Pickens | DL |  South Carolina | 6'3" | 291 | 34.375" | 4.89 | 9'8" | 8.97 | 77 | 45 | 2 | 71.0 | Five-star recruit and starter for 2.5 years with an intriguing blend of size, length and athleticism. Played a high percentage of snaps as a nose tackle in zero- or one-tech role which limited his pass-rush production. Also saw a lot of double teams, further suppressing his production. Tough projection, because he lacks the power to stay in that role but we haven’t seen enough of him elsewhere. Could probably play three-tech if he develops a better pass-rush arsenal, but might be best suited as an end in three-man fronts. Should be treated as a developmental prospect, but there’s a chance he quickly adjusts to a new role and provides immediate help. |
| DL9 | Moro Ojomo | DL |  Texas | 6'2" | 292 | 34.5" | 5.04 | 9'4" | 8.56 | 75 | 44 | 2 | 69.3 | Saw significant action over four years, with 29 starts. Spent five years in the Texas program but doesn’t turn 22 until August. Mostly lined up as a three-tech with decent pass-rush production. Athleticism on the field doesn’t quite match the testing numbers 一 he isn’t consistently quick off the snap, which probably leads the impression that he’s not as explosive as those numbers. Length is his best asset 一 makes it tough for linemen to get into his pads and move him off his spot. Potential to grow into a three-down lineman and as an asset as a pass-rusher if he can develop better anticipation at the snap. Also the prototypical build for an end in three-man fronts. |
| DL10 | Byron Young (Ala) | DL |  Alabama | 6'3" | 294 | 34.375" | -- | 11'0" | -- | 63 | 52 | 4 | 64.3 | Starter for 1.5 years but part of the rotation all four seasons at Alabama. Played defensive end in three-man fronts, which explains his lack of pass-rush production 一 though he was fairly productive in 2022 relative to others in that role. Wins with his leverage due to his impressive length and strong hands. Lacks much of a burst, which explains the lack of pressures converted to sacks 一 that probably won’t improve. He was a perfect fit for his role at end in Alabama’s three-man fronts and should stick to that role in the league. |
| DL11 | Jalen Redmond | DL |  Oklahoma | 6'2" | 291 | 32.625" | 4.81 | 9'8" | 9.63 | 72 | 30 | 3 | 64.5 | Two-year starter with significant playing time in three seasons. Made his mark as an interior pass-rusher, even leading team in sacks in 2019. Opted out in 2020 and will be a 24-year-old rookie. Missed time with a knee injury in 2021 and again for the same issue in 2022. Also missed time due to blood clots in his lungs in 2018. Obviously his medical evaluation is critical, especially as an older prospect. Played a versatile role in 2022, and he’ll fit best as a rotation player in a multiple-front defense. |
| DL12 | Colby Wooden | DL |  Auburn | 6'4" | 273 | 33.75" | 4.79 | 9'7" | 9.01 | 68 | 38 | 4 | 64.5 | End/tackle ‘tweener who played both roles at Auburn. On the edge he lacks the juice to get after the passer 一 just not enough burst off the snap and not enough bend around the edge. On the interior, his quickness jumps out against slow-footed interior linemen. Can make himself small to slip between gaps on the interior. Not much power to his game 一 can get moved off his spot in the run game too easily. Frame might be maxed out; he’s already packed on a lot of weight over the course of his career. Low ceiling for someone with no true position, but he does have potential as an interior pass-rusher in four-man fronts. |
| DL13 | Siaki Ika | DL |  Baylor | 6'3" | 335 | 32.375" | 5.39 | -- | 2.02 | 62 | 52 | 4.5 | 64.0 | Spent two years at LSU before transferring to Baylor. Started each of his two seasons at Baylor. Moved around the interior line at Baylor, but is built to be a pure space-eating nose tackle. Adequate movement skills for his size and the role he’ll play, but no one will ever confuse him the likes of Vita Vea or Dontari Poe. If you rely on three-man fronts and need a pure nose tackle, he’s a capable starter, but his usefulness will be limited to those teams. |
| DL14 | Karl Brooks | DL | #N/A | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 70 | 25 | 3 | 61.8 | Five-year starter who was surprisingly not invited to combine. Played defensive end in three-man fronts, but would also shift to the edge on passing downs. Really impressive productive as a pass-rusher on the edge given his size 一 displayed the dominance you want to see from prospects at lower levels. Given his size and quickness, he has potential as a three-tech pass-rusher on four-man fronts, but we’ve rarely seen him in that role. Pro day numbers were disappointing, making it even harder to project his role at the next level. He’s an interested developmental prospect, but the range of outcomes is wide considering all the unknowns. |
| DL15 | Kobie Turner | DL |  Wake Forest | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 58 | 38 | 4 | 57.0 | Three-year starter at Richmond before transferring to Wake Forest where he played in the rotation for one year as a sixth-year senior. Wins with his burst off the snap and can shoot gaps to be disruptive in the backfield. Will be a 24-year-old rookie. Lacks ideal size and length and probably won’t be a three-down defender, but has the ability to provide value as an interior pass-rusher in subpackages. |
| DL16 | Jaquelin Roy | DL |  LSU | 6'3" | 305 | 32.75" | -- | -- | -- | 60 | 30 | 1.5 | 54.0 | Pure nose tackle who played in the rotation in 2021 and moved into a starting role in 2022. Lacks the dominant size of most nose tackles, but has a strong lower body to hold his ground. Partially forced into nose tackle role due to a lack of athleticism. Appeared to drop weight for pro day and still tested poorly. Purely a developmental prospect who could turn into a decent nose tackle with help from NFL training staff adding to his already solid functional strength. |
| DL17 | Tyler Lacy | DL |  Oklahoma State | 6'4" | 279 | 33.25" | 5.11 | 9'8" | 7.80 | 0.0 | ||||
| DL18 | Keondre Coburn | DL | Texas | 6'1" | 332 | 31.5" | 5.22 | 8'5" | 3.72 | 0.0 | ||||
| DL19 | Cameron Young | DL |  Mississippi State | 6'3" | 304 | 34.5" | 5.10 | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| DL20 | Dante Stills | DL | 6'3" | 286 | 32.375" | 4.85 | 9'5" | 8.44 | 0.0 | |||||
| DL21 | Broderic Martin | DL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | |||||
| DL22 | Scott Matlock | DL |  Boise State | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| DL23 | Jacob Slade | DL |  Michigan State | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 |
