71. AJ Terrell – CB, Clemson – A very good athlete with fluid hips and quick feet, Terrell has shadow coverage ability against most receivers. Great at using boundary as extra defender. He is not a blazer and can be beaten deep with double moves. Needs to add strength to succeed with press at the next level. Terrell often gets caught looking into the backfield, but he is very coachable and should be a starter early on.
72. Bryan Edwards – WR, South Carolina – His stock will be dependent on his 40 time. If he runs in the 4.5-4.55 range, he could shoot up draft boards. He hasn’t shown the ability to consistently separate, but he is extremely physical at catch point and after the catch.
Edwards has excellent body control and a late hands catcher when defensive backs face guarding him. I would like to see better releases from Edwards when pressed, especially for a player of his size, but certainly has the makings of an impact player.
73. Joshua Uche – EDGE, Michigan – Single year starter at Michigan, but productive. I love him in a wide-nine rush role to give him an extra step to use his agility to keep offensive linemen off balance.
Uche can also win with inside moves due to an ultra-quick first step. His frame is capable of adding good weight without sacrificing athleticism. May be used as a SAM linebacker at times due to athletic ability to drop into coverage. Uche is a nice prospect with both short and long-term upside.
74. Brycen Hopkins – TE, Purdue – A very nice athlete for the tight end position, Hopkins makes route running look rather easy. He needs to become a better blocker, both as a lead in the run game and in pass protection. He is a natural hands catcher who had some drops, mostly due to turning upfield before securing the grab. Hopkins shows the ability to high-point and plays taller than his 6’4” frame.
75. KJ Hamler – WR, Penn St – A slot receiver that must be accounted for at all times. A home run hitter with the ball in his hands. Hamler can run every route, but better suited near LOS and utilizing his after-catch ability. He is extraordinarily shift as he will create a lot of mismatches and could make a big impact in Year 1. Hamler needs to add some mass, but carefully, as to not sacrifice any of his agility.
76. Bryce Hall – CB, Virginia – Hall is not the greatest natural athlete for the position, but he is extremely smart. He is extremely physical from snap throughout catch point. He can get too handsy, at times, but he makes life very difficult for opposing receivers.
I think Hall’s best suited for press-zone schemes due to lack of quickness, but will make an impact in the right defense. He has excellent ball skills and will stick his nose into the play in run support.
77. Robert Hunt – G, Louisiana – Hunt is a huge, physical road-grader. He possesses a mean streak that you love to see from your guys up front. He has a lot of work to do in terms of technique but uses his strength and arm length to create leverage and seal blocks. Hunt won’t fit a zone scheme but could be a very good starter for a long time in a power system.
78. Hunter Bryant – TE, Washington – A dynamic receiving threat at the tight end position, Bryant is much in the mold of Evan Engram. Only 6’2,” which is relatively short for the position. But what he lacks in height and strength, he more than makes up for in speed, agility, and hands. There aren’t many linebackers or safeties that can match up with Bryant athletically, so he could have a major impact from Day 1.
79. Jonathan Greenard – EDGE, Florida – Greenard is a scheme-versatile EDGE that could play base end in a 4-3 or stand up in a 3-4. He has good size and strength. Greenard has a solid burst at the snap allowing him to turn speed into power, given his size.
Greenard shows adequate bend to turn the corner, but not close to elite there. He has a constant effort that chases a lot of plays down from behind. Strong enough to hold the edge in run support.
80. Jordan Elliott – DT, Missouri – Elliott is an interesting player with scheme versatility. He is an enormous man with more than enough get-off to fit any scheme. Perhaps his best fit will be as a 5-technique, but could certainly play inside in a 4-3 base. He is a major disruptive force as a penetrating defensive lineman and will have a role early on, with the potential to be much more as he refines his hand placement, gap control, and anchor.
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