SIXTH-ROUND GRADES
- Raequon Williams, DT, Michigan St (6’4”, 308 lbs, 5.04, 1.78) – Versatile defensive lineman that could fill a need for a number of teams. Can play on the inside in an even front or kick out to defensive end in a 3-4. Athletically challenged, but strong enough to offer a bull rush or hold up against the run. Will look back in 7 years and he will still be on an NFL roster. BEST FITS: Arizona, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, LA Rams
- JR Reed, S, Georgia (6’0” 6/8, 202 lbs, 4.54, 1.57) – Does well with his reads, but doesn’t showcase the acceleration needed to get all the way to the perimeter against NFL arm strength. Physical player, always willing to stick his nose into the backfield, but tackling form has been spotty. Needs to wrap up as he won’t be able to “pop” NFL running backs as easily as he did collegiate ones. Talent is average, or a little more, but he’s likely limited to Special Teams duties early and a third safety role. BEST FITS: San Francisco, Denver, Philadelphia, New England
- Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan St (5’9” 2/8, 185 lbs, 4.42, 1.54) – Solid in coverage, whether in zone or man. Scott has the athleticism and mirror skills to be a solid nickel at the next level. Tackling needs refinement. A knee injury in 2018 will scare some teams and move him down boards, but this is a player that could have an immediate role covering slots. BEST FITS: Las Vegas, Carolina, Philadelphia, NY Jets
- Darryl Williams, G/C, Mississippi St (6’2” 3/8, 304 lbs, 5.23, 1.80) – Most likely relegated to a backup role at the next level, Williams is adequate across the board. He could improve with his hand technique, but his limited athletic ceiling probably limits him to being a fringe starter. BEST FITS: Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, New Orleans
- Mitchell Wilcox, TE, South Florida (6’3” 4/8, 247 lbs, 4.88, 1.71) – Athletic limitations are clear on tape. Decent at using his body and shielding defenders to make contested catches. Not strong enough to be just a blocking tight end. Special teams will be his calling card early, but has a chance to stick as a No. 2 or No. 3 tight end. BEST FITS: Seattle, Green Bay, Chicago, Arizona
- Isaiah Coulter, WR, Rhode Island (6’1” 7/8, 198 lbs, 4.45, 1.55) – Nice combination of traits that could make Coulter a steal in the long run. Not the quickest player in the draft, but showcases good speed, nice hands, very good body control and contested catch skills. The level of competition wasn’t top notch, and his agility are a concern, but Coulter looks the part of an NFL receiver. BEST FITS: Las Vegas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Carolina, Detroit, Cleveland
- Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA (5’10” 5/8, 212 lbs, 4.49, 1.61) – A physical player with a nice size/speed combination. Kelley always seems to fall forward for extra yards. Excellent in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Not the most elusive player in space, nor is he the best receiver. Likely an early-down player only, Kelley could push for 12-15 touches as part of a committee. BEST FITS: Atlanta, Buffalo, Seattle
- Shaquille Quarterman, LB, Miami (6’0” 4/8, 234 lbs, 4.74, 1.68) – More of a downhill thumper than a linebacker that will drop into coverage. A little stiff in the hips makes him a liability covering backs in the flat and on option routes. Doesn’t have the prototypical size of a MIKE, making his position at the next level a bit of a question. Regardless, Quarterman has a high football IQ, and players like that tend to stick. BEST FITS: New England, Baltimore, Seattle
- Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah (5’9”, 191 lbs, 4.29, 1.51) – An absolute burner with fluid hips, Guidry has plenty of appeal as a slot corner. Really needs work with his technique and play diagnosis, but the natural cover skills are there. Tackling is an issue, though he’s more than willing. In the right scheme, he could see the field early with plenty of room to grow. BEST FITS: Minnesota, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Jacksonville
- Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska (6’2”, 208 lbs, 4.58, 1.56) – Big, physical corner that makes things difficult for receivers on the edge. Doesn’t have the most fluid hips or quickest feet, likely limiting him to the outside, unable to kick into the slot. Press/trail technique is something he can do right now with his size and length. Straight man coverage might be a little tough, but he can play the part extremely well if he knows he has help over the top. Will be a solid Special Teams contributor early. BEST FITS: Indianapolis, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco
- Jonathan Garvin, EDGE, Miami (6’4” 1/8, 263 lbs, 4.82, 1.67) – Effort was consistent on tape. Excellent film when effort was evident. Length and movement skills are present for Garvin to stick in the league. Needs to get stronger to hold up against the run, otherwise he may be limited to sub-package rush situations. BEST FITS: Minnesota, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle
- Danny Pinter, G/T, Ball St (6’4” 2/8, 306 lbs, 4.91, 1.73) – Lacks ideal frame/strength at this time to be a starter. Developmental lineman with quickness, technique, and footwork to become at least a swing lineman. Former tight end is worth taking a chance on and sticking on the practice squad while he gets stronger and further learns the position. BEST FITS: Baltimore, Philadelphia, Green Bay, Pittsburgh
- Jacob Breeland, TE, Oregon (6’4” 7/8, 252 lbs, no 40) – Not the most athletic guy, but uses his strength well to create separation at the top of his routes. Natural hands catcher that loves to get downfield and make plays on the ball. Decent after the catch. Willing blocker, not great. Has a chance to make a team as a #3 TE as a rookie, with room to become more. BEST FITS: New England, Green Bay, Tennessee, New Orleans
- Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee (6’3” 1/8, 215 lbs, 4.72, 1.65) – Speed and quickness are almost absent. Size and toughness will give him a chance to stick as a No. 4 receiver and red zone threat. Excellent blocker and tough to bring down once the ball is in his hands. BEST FITS: Buffalo, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Kansas City, Denver
- Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati (5’9” 1/8, 226 lbs, no 40) – Big and physical back that shows nice feet through the hole. Keeps feet moving and generates extra yardage. Shiftier than most backs his size, but not fooling anyone for Tarik Cohen. Not fast in the open field, limiting his big-play ability. Pass protection will be an issue, likely limiting Warren to an early-down/short-yardage hammer role. BEST FITS: Atlanta, Buffalo, Pittsburgh
- Steven Montez, QB, Colorado (6’4”, 231 lbs, 4.68, 1.64) – Physical tools are there for Montez to develop into a quality backup, if not low-end/average starter. Needs to play faster. Pre-snap reads can use some refining. A quality QB coach can help his film study to recognize tendencies faster and take advantage. A practice squad is in his immediate football future. BEST FITS: New England, New Orleans, LA Rams, Indianapolis
- Benjamin Victor, WR, Ohio St (6’3” 6/8, 198 lbs, 4.60, 1.64) – Big receiver with one of the largest catch radii in the draft. Uses body well to shield defenders and long arms to make plays away from his body. Smart player, but could stand to gain “good weight” to beat the press and stand up in run blocking. BEST FITS: Philadelphia, New England, Miami, Washington
- Zach Shackelford, G/C, Texas (6’3”, 303 lbs, no 40) – Played both center and guard at the collegiate level, but likely a center-only prospect at the next level. He’s quick to get out of his stance and can set up his blocks using his agility, but doesn’t pack an overly strong punch at initial contact. Likely a career backup, there is some upside if he can get stronger in his lower half and refine his anchor technique. BEST FITS: Detroit, Minnesota, NY Giants
- AJ Green, CB, Oklahoma St (6’1” 4/8, 202, 4.62, 1.56) – Bigger, physical corner with adequate change of direction skills. Top end speed is a concern, but he’s fluid with his movements allowing him to stay with receivers. Not great in zone recognition, but solid ball skills allow him to make plays when given a chance. Solid at catch point. May make a transition to safety at some point, but will be given every opportunity to stick at corner. BEST FITS: Dallas, Carolina, Houston, Arizona, Green Bay
- Tanner Muse, S/LB, Clemson (6’2”, 227 lbs, 4.41, 1.56) – Some view Muse as a linebacker, some as a safety. He really can play either given his speed at his size. Plays downhill and is very aggressive. Coverage skills are lacking, which is why the transition to WILL may be the best move for his long-term outlook. BEST FITS: Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington
- Lavert Hill, CB, Michigan (5’10”, 190 lbs, no 40) – Competitor willing to take on any task asked of him. Physical at line of scrimmage and uses jam well to disrupt route concepts and timing. Doesn’t have elite hips or change of direction ability, which limits his long-term appeal. Boundary corner that needs to get stronger through catch point. BEST FITS: Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, NY Jets, Buffalo
- Levonta Taylor, CB, Florida St (5’8” 5/8, 176 lbs, no 40) – Corner/safety hybrid that doesn’t have ideal size for the safety position, nor the true cover skills for the corner position. Smart player that plays fast (sometimes too fast) and makes up for lack of ideal measurables with instincts. Physical player that jams well. Can move into slot in sub-packages. BEST FITS: Indianapolis, Tennessee, Cleveland, Arizona
- Bravvion Roy, DT, Baylor (6’1” 1/8, 332, no 40) – Despite lack of length, Roy shows an enormous amount of upper body strength. Pure nose tackle with the ability to anchor. Early down player only that will come off field in passing situations. BEST FITS: Baltimore, Tennessee, Arizona, LA Chargers
- Carter Coughlin, EDGE/LB, Minnesota (6’3” 1/8, 236 lbs, 4.57, 1.61) – Productive college career in terms of sacks and tackles for loss. Uses elite quickness to create havoc. Doesn’t have the requisite length or strength to hold up against the run, likely limiting him to sub-packages in coverage or as a rusher. BEST FITS: LA Rams, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Buffalo
- Jon Runyan, G, Michigan (6’4” 2/8, 306 lbs, 5.08, 1.79) – Another college tackle that will kick inside, Runyan has limitations in terms of strength and technique. He’s a smart player that handles stunts and twists well, but needs to get stronger, especially in his base. Bloodlines are there with his father being a former Pro Bowler along the offensive line, but Runyan is, at best, a backup/developmental starter. BEST FITS: Kansas City, Miami, Detroit
- Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland St (6’2” 2/8, 240 lbs, 4.75, 1.70) – An athletic, and versatile, tight end prospect. Taumpoepeau doesn’t have the elite size scouts love, but he can be used as a big slot to create mismatches, especially in the red zone. Has nice hands and shields defenders well. Blocking will be a challenge, but Charlie T has the chance to stick. BEST FITS: NY Giants, NY Jets, Arizona, Jacksonville
- Patrick Taylor Jr, RB, Memphis (6’1” 4/8, 217 lbs, 4.57, 1.59) – Early down hammer excellent in short yardage situations. Shows balance through contact, though feet can be a little too static at times. Not a shifty player, nor does he excel at catching the ball, or even in pass protection. LeGarrette Blount-type of player that has enough speed to pull out of the pack and make a big play. BEST FITS: New England, Detroit, Buffalo
- Julian Blackmon, S, Utah (5’11” 6/8, 187 lbs, no 40) – Former cornerback that has major potential with his transition. Size is sufficient, though he could add some bulk to his frame. Acceleration is solid, though playing single-high might be a little too much. Nice skills coming down into the box and in the slot. Tackles well. Development needed with play recognition and with getting stronger, but there is something here for Blackmon as a chance to be a good starter down the line. BEST FITS: New England, Denver, Buffalo, Tennessee
- Kamal Martin, LB, Minnesota (6’2” 7/8, 240 lbs, no 40) – While Martin played as an outside linebacker in college, he most likely makes the move to the middle in a 3-4 system. He doesn’t possess any elite traits, but he’s smart and is a good tackler. He reacts well to plays and likes to get downhill. He will make his bones as a special teamer and rotate in on early downs. BEST FITS: San Francisco, New England, Pittsburgh, LA Rams
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