Category: 2021 Player Profiles

STRENGTHS
Wyatt has the consistency you look for in an offensive lineman. He has good feet and the in-the-box quickness needed to go to the second level and make blocks. He shows solid lateral agility to pass protect. He is smart and does a good job picking up stunts and helping out his teammates with communication before the snap. Wyatt is a quality offensive lineman and should be a solid guard for the team that selects him.

CONCERNS
I like to select guards who have played multiple positions but there are always exceptions to every rule. Wyatt has had some knee issues that some teams may have concerns about. In his defense he will play hurt, a positive sign of his leadership and character.

BOTTOM LINE 2.14
Wyatt is just a good football player, but I do wonder why he has only played one position on the line? He definitely improved his play from one year to the next and he seems to have the athleticism to play more than one position but his college team has never moved him to one so it does make me wonder…why? Nevertheless, he is a very good right guard but because of the position he plays, teams will value him differently and that might affect his draft status. Wyatt is the type of player who could drop to a lower round just because of the value teams put on his position and because he hasn’t shown that he is more versatile. If we had the combine, I believe those questions would be answered but if Wyatt is struggling with knee issues and can’t work out at his pro day, that might affect what round he will be selected in. Wyatt should be a plugin, ten-year offensive lineman, and you can’t ask or more than that when selecting an offensive lineman in the draft, no matter what position they play.

STRENGTHS
Sam has played on both the right side and the left side as an offensive tackle for his college team. He has good size and enough athleticism to be a solid offensive lineman for the team that selects him.

CONCERNS
With the amount of repetitions Sam has had at both tackle spots you would think that Sam would use better techniques, lower his pad level when pass blocking and run blocking, have gotten stronger through the years but alas…he has not been able to do any of that. By the way, his stance telegraphs the next play because he changes it on every play. I could tell if the next play was a run or pass and to what side the play was going to all because of his stance on each play. No wonder the offense was erratic and the QB too.

BOTTOM LINE 4.44
To be honest my gut tells me to question this kids’ commitment to football. I mean seriously, how do you play and start as many games as Sam has and not improve in any aspect? But that’s just me questioning his commitment after all I only go by film and have never interview Sam so you have to take that into account also. It’s possible he went to class, and that was his priority and if so…I have no problems with that but I’ve been doing this a long time and there are plenty of player’s whose priority was class over football and believe me, I always respect that and take it into account when I do a profile. In fact, in most cases, I considered it a positive because most of the time those players keep improving while they go to class and get high grades. I don’t see that with Sam and If I’m wrong then, by all means Sam, prove it! Maybe Sam will be considered by some teams as a potential swing tackle and maybe some teams will think they can “Coach him Up” and he can become a starting tackle. For personally, with all the work needed for Sam to become a starting offensive tackle, I would let some other team do all the work and see where he is after his first contract is up. But that’s just me. I’m sure others will think differently.

STRENGTHS
Terrace has the size, strength, speed, and eye/hand coordination along with a big catch radius to be a franchise receiver for the team that selects him. He is a very smart and clever route runner, with the ability to move the chains and with enough long speed to outrun safeties and take it all the way. Terrace is a willing blocker and has deceiving, speed because he runs with a smooth gait that makes you think he is not running that fast. He has the ability to change speeds to get separation and use his big body in the red zone to score touchdowns. Terrace on the field is making plays without the flash of other receivers but he is just as impacting as any receiver in this draft. When it’s all said and done, Terrace just might wind up being the best and most productive receive from this very talented group. You just might not realize it because of his sneaky, smooth style of play.

CONCERNS
Terrace is not a quick-twitch type of receiver, he is more of a power receiver with the impact of a quick-twitch receiver.

BOTTOM LINE 1.61
Terrace is smooth like a Cadillac running his routes. He’s not a Ferrari speeding around drawing attention to his play on the field. He just is, a smooth gliding, sneaky receiver that most fans will not realize (except at the end of a game when they see his stats), how impacting he was. He doesn’t run his routes as if he has the speed to outrun the defense until he gets behind them, catches the ball, and then they try to catch him. There is no film where he gets caught from behind that I have seen. I’m sure there is someplace but I haven’t seen it. All I see when he gets behind a defense is Terrace running away from other players and scoring touchdowns. Add to that his excellent route-running skills, along with his size and hands to catch the ball there are not many receivers that are better. Terrace has a special “feel” for his position that will allow him to mind-meld or have a telepathic link with his quarterback. He plays the game in a “Vulcan” like manor and that’s why I call him Terrace (Spock) Marshall because of his efficient, unemotional play on the field.

STRENGTHS
Peyton is your sleeper quarterback in this draft. He has the size and high IQ along with good arm strength and excellent accuracy. He is very good in the pocket and handles pressure as well as any young quarterback coming out in the draft. He has good athleticism to make yardage when needed. Peyton is the type of football player who steps up to the challenge physically and emotionally but he doesn’t give you that impression until you turn on the film and watch him in a complete game. He is accurate when throwing on the move and when rolling out and will change his release point with accuracy and make the tough check down throw, when under pressure. His accuracy is one of the best in this draft and that along with his quick release makes him a potential starting quarterback for the next level. Peyton’s demeanor on and off the field reminds me a lot of former Giants, Eli Manning.

CONCERNS
He did improve on not turning the ball over but, for the next level that decision-making still has to get even better. Peyton has excellent accuracy and can make all the throws but not forcing the ball is something that needs more work. He also has to get much better reading blitzes and this will take a little time.

BOTTOM LINE 2.19
As I stated before, Peyton is your sleeper quarterback pick in this draft. No one is talking about him but you can bet the scouts are. I know, and you know, that Peyton will not be selected in the early rounds of this draft. In fact, he is not even being considered an afterthought as far as the media is concerned. When I profile, I do it with no agender. I don’t try to give you information based on the most likely round a player will be selected in. I just try to give you the talent level and project why and how I think a player will impact at the next level. I don’t care if Peyton winds up being a rookie free agent. I just look at the film and tell you what I see and try to project. I also add where I might draft the player so that you can see how 32 teams may have significantly different draft boards. Here is what I see in Peyton, I see a good size quarterback with good arm strength, velocity, and excellent accuracy, to make all the throws along with a competitive demeanor to get better to become a starting quarterback at the next level. Will that happen? That will be up to the team that selects him and of course if, he can get on the field and as of this writing, I suspect that won’t happen unless the QB in front of him gets injured. If I’m a GM looking for a developmental, potential starting QB…Peyton would fit that criteria for sure.

STRENGTHS
Patrick has the size teams look for, in an in-line blocking Tight End. He also has the athleticism to play off the line and block in space and this will make him attractive to most teams in this draft. Pat has excellent “baby soft” hands to catch the ball along with the hand/eye coordination to make the acrobatic catch with ease. His ability to block in space for his size is unique and the fact that he stays with his blocks in space, suggests he has the ability to run good routes and get the needed separation inside the red zone. Pat is smart and understands that his blocking sets up his route running. He shows a good feel for getting open when his quarterback is in trouble and trying to extend plays outside of the pocket. Patrick looks on film to be a complete Tight End with the talent to impact blocking and catching the ball.

CONCERNS
He lacks the speed to make a touch down running 100 yards down the field but really is that what you expect, from any true complete Tight End?

BOTTOM LINE 2.67
Patrick is your classic size, speed Tight End with good hands to make the tough catch and acrobatic catch. He will move the chains and be a weapon in the red zone but the truth is, if you have an offensive coordinator or quarterback who is not going to take advantage of his talent then forgetaboutit, as far as drafting him. He will impact as much as he is used. Seriously like a full back, if the Tight End is not used or in the game plan or a quarterback does not fall in love with them in the passing game how much of an impact do they truly have? History tells us, look at the great Tight Ends and then look at who was throwing them the ball. So, don’t come to me if Pat doesn’t have the impact on your team that I suggest he could have. Go and bitch at your team for not using all of his talents. He is a touchdown machine in the red zone and in the middle of the field he can make impact plays in the passing game as well as block and move the chains. If a team is not going to use that talent in their offense then don’t look at me!

STRENGTHS
Jayson has the size teams look for in an edge rusher…that’s it, I got nothing. Oh yeah, he does show excellent effort on every play. There, how’s that?

CONCERNS
Jayson does have some foot quickness to speed rush an offensive lineman at the college level but one move does not make a player.

BOTTOM LINE 4.67
I see on film a developmental player to be developed by a developmental coach…or intern. Basically, a practice squad player. Can he get better? Absolutely, but for the purpose of this draft and the information on film it will take time.

STRENGTHS
Aaron is a cover corner with excellent size and cover skills. He looks on the field, much bigger than his size and he plays much bigger than his size because of his skills and physical play. Aaron has the size, strength to play in the slot or on the outside, and the determination to cover any size receiver. He has excellent speed and enough quickness to be used at different positions in the defensive backfield. Aaron has leadership skills through his play on the field and with a little more motivation could become a core player on defense, for the team that selects him.

CONCERNS
Aaron seems to lack the aggressiveness to tackle anyone on the field except for the person he is covering. His team doesn’t play much zone, and although he looks to be smart on the field, Aaron will have to learn zone concepts to show that he is more than just a cover defensive player and can play inside or outside and support the run better.

BOTTOM LINE 2.11
Hall of Fame Deion Sanders was an excellent cover corner and special teams ace but he would not tackle. He made it to the hall of fame in spite of that. Aaron will tackle the receiver he is covering but struggles to tackle any other player if they get loose and are coming at him. He won’ run guys down from behind, or cross the field to make a tackle either. Of course, he doesn’t play a lot of zone and that could be the reason why but when he plays in the slot, he doesn’t show the aggressiveness you expect and need to string out plays or fight off blocks to make tackles consistently. He seems to have the same attitude towards supporting the run that Deion had. That is, he’s not my man, and not my responsibility so tackling him is someone else’s job. I’m not suggesting that Aaron is a poor tackler or that he doesn’t tackle. I’m saying he is not as quick or interested if it is not his man. For a defensive back, if your teammates and coaches can’t trust a fellow teammate to make an honest attempt every time to tackle and help shut down the run it leads to a defense that gives up big plays at the worst times of a game. Aaron has the talent to be selected in the first round of this draft if a team needs a cover slot corner who can play on the outside in situations and be physical. But for me, his attitude to tackle CONSISTENTLY is a red flag that I struggle to overlook. You can’t have players going at each other in the locker room over, missed assignments and lack of effort. But that’s just me.

STRENGTHS
Rashod has good size and solid speed with the run after the catch skills to move the chains on any down and distance. He is a good blocker and when used in the slot, can be a matchup problem for the defense. Rashod is smart and does a very good job running his routes against zone coverages and finding ways to get open. He can make the acrobatic catch and has a good catch radius.

CONCERNS
Rashod struggles to get separation against single coverages. He is a good zone receiver and if he wants to improve he will have to get, quicker off the line to gain separation in the red zone. He also has to be more consistent catching the contested pass, especially in the red zone. Rashod has to improve the strength in his hands and learn to use his body better and more to his advantage.

BOTTOM LINE 3.67
Rashod is a productive receiver for his college team and he can be also for the team that selects him. Nevertheless, he needs to improve against single coverages for the next level or he will just be a complementary receiver and not as a franchise receiver. Right now, on film, Rashod doesn’t show any specials traits that separate him from a lot of other receivers in this draft. He is good but not special. There have been many receivers in the NFL that have or has Radshod’s talents and they have been productive in complementary roles but as soon as they are counted on to be the top receiver on a team their lack of quickness, speed, and sure hands to catch every pass, shows up. If Rob can improve his, quickness and explosiveness off the line and making his cuts, then he becomes a steal of this draft. But for the purposes of this draft, I see a solid zone receiver who can impact against zones because of his skills to run after the catch and gain important yardage. He also can be effective on crossing routes but running the whole route tree and impacting is not the type of receiver he is showing me right now.

STRENGTHS
Azeez has the long arms and legs that teams look for in an edge rusher for the next level. He has decent strength and when he uses the right techniques can be stout against the run. He does a good job getting into the backfield and disrupting when he takes a direct line to the quarterback. Azeez has the physical talent to develop into the type of edge rusher that Chandler Jones has become if he can continue to improve.

CONCERNS
Azeez is just not strong enough in his lower and upper body to rush the passer or stop the run at the next level with any consistency. He also is lacking in his football IQ and the understanding of how to play his position within the context of the game plan. On his outside rush, he is easily moved off his line, and against the run, he struggles with his aggressiveness, passion, and techniques to be consistent. He has the size to play linebacker but struggles with his change of direction agility and that means moving him to a linebacker position is questionable.

BOTTOM LINE 3.78
Azeez needs to get stronger and smarter in just better in every aspect of his game. When, and if, that happens, he could be as good as Chandler Jones but he is developmental at this point of his career…for the next level. At the college level, Azeez has been very productive and a good player and that shows teams that he is willing to learn and be coached.

STRENGTHS
Spencer is a monster Right Tackle who has the athletic talent of a tight End playing Right Tackle. The truth is he is a specimen of a football player and at 314 lbs, 6’ 8”, there is no fat on this kid. He moves with the fluidness not found in most football players much less offensive lineman. Spencer handles pass blocking with the foot quickness needed lateral agility to mirror his opponent and shows the strength and quickness out of his stance to dominate when run blocking. Spencer is tall and most tall offensive lineman struggle with the lower acrobatics needed to keep those speed rushes from turning the corner, dipping their shoulder, and making sacks. Spencer does not have those problems because of his athleticism. He reminds me a lot of #Chiefs Eric Fisher and like Eric, if Spencer had a chance to work out at the combine he would shoot up the draft boards like a comet shoots across the sky because Spencer, is a potential 10-year, pro bowl offensive tackle.

CONCERNS
Spencer is tight in the hips so he will struggle to change direction but he has the lateral agility to minimize this issue. That means turning his hips is a struggle but as long as he keeps his opponent square to his shoulders he will be fine and he has the lateral agility to do that.

BOTTOM LINE 1.94
When Eric Fisher came out he struggled with his techniques because of his athletic talent. Spencer might be more athletic but what I saw in the Senior Bowl tapes was a significant increase and improvement in Spencer’s play from day one to game day in practices. In fact, his improvement in using leverage and getting his pad level down both in pass blocking and run blocking was excellent. He will struggle with the speed rushes until he learns better techniques but because he showed the improvement that he did in such a short span of time I believe this will not be an issue for very long. With the need for offensive lineman especially Right Tackles who can play without help from a Tight End or Running Back, Spencer could sneak into the back half of the first round. If there was a combine I know in my gut, that would happen but this year who knows? The size, athletic talent, and overall agility, and mental toughness to be the best he can be are too much for me to overlook and think otherwise. Truthfully, there is nothing to suggest that he can’t play on the Left side as well as the Right Side. But that’s just me, you never know what other’s opinions will be.

STRENGTHS
Tyson is that long-legged, long arm corner, teams are looking for at the next level. He does a good job in one on one coverage with the ability to flip his hips and run with just about any big receiver at the next level. Tyson does a good job tackling and is a willing tackler on sweeps to his side of the field. He shows a good burst to the ball with the ability to shed blocks and make tackles when he anticipates the play coming at him. Tyson is a pure outside corner with the ability to move inside on third and long downs but only to cover big receivers. Overall, Tyson has good potential because of his size and speed to be a solid corner at the next level for the team that selects him.

CONCERNS
Tyson is a penalty machine waiting to happen and has no confidence at all, in his techniques the further he goes down the field. He also struggles with his long strides, changing direction and he gives up separation on the quick routes and stop and go routes easily. Tyson hasn’t played much zone, so learning those techniques at the next level will be imperative to him succeeding, at the next level.

BOTTOM LINE 3.67
Tyson is easy to beat on third and long downs. All you have to do is throw long and he will hold the receiver and force the referee to call a penalty. On the deep balls, as soon as he feels the ball coming, or looks back for the ball, he holds on to the receiver like a mother holding on to a baby in the maternity ward for the first time. On third and short all you have to do is take off like your going deep, get him to flip his hips, and then stop and come back to the ball. He will get beat every time. Tyson could be a solid corner with experience, good coaching if he is willing to learn, and realize that he most likely will not be a shutdown corner for the team that selects him. That doesn’t mean he can’t be a good corner, just not the type he thinks he might be.