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2020 NFL Combine: Outside Linebacker Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the outside linebacker prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the outside linebacker prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Outside Linebacker

Date: Saturday, February 29: Linebacker
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the outside linebackers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Outside Linebacker Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

18. Azur Kamara, Kansas 6-4, 235 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good-sized prospect with a decent pass rushing burst, he a true tweener who needs to show off the explosiveness, needed to be more than a special teams flier.

17. Tipa Galeai, Utah State 6-5, 235 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s edge rushing potential after a five-sack season, but he’s not quick enough to be an outside linebacker and not big enough to hang on a line. He’s got the frame, though, and the playmaking resumé to get a look.

16. Khaleke Hudson, Michigan 5-11, 220 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Way undersized, he’s a quick outside prospect who’ll have to make a roster on special teams. He’ll move and look like the pumped up defensive back that he is. He needs to look and workout like a possible pass rushing specialist.

15. Kamal Martin, Minnesota 6-3, 245 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: How smooth is he? He was hurt throughout the 2019 season with a knee problem, but he still made a whole lot of things happen when he was on the field. As is he wasn’t really all that smooth without the knee, but he can hit.

14. Michael Pinkney, Miami 6-1, 226 (ILB) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: It stinks that he’s so undersized. He’s a fantastic baller of a linebacker who’ll hit, get nasty, and has the smarts of a veteran who played four years at a high level. He’s missing the tools, but someone will want to give him a shot if he can look quick at all in Indy.

13. Carter Coughlin, Minnesota 6-3, 234 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The guy just made plays. He’s a true tweener without a position, he should run okay but he needs to rock in the shorter drills. He needs to be able to bulk up and still show a pass rushing burst.

12. Casey Toohill, Stanford 6-4, 247 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: All that matters is his pass rushing ability. He’s not going to beat up anyone, but he looks the part and has the right frame, but he’s a tweener who’ll end up being a specialist if he sticks.

11. Justin Strnad, Wake Forest 6-3, 235 (ILB) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Hardly surprising for a Wake Forest player, he’s a very smart all-around player, but he has the speed and the flash, too. He doesn’t have an NFL linebacker frame, and everything has to be fine after suffering an arm injury this season, but he’s versatile enough to make an impact.

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10. Darrell Taylor, Tennessee 6-4, 255 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: What is he? He’s not really a defensive end, and he’s not quite refined enough to be sure-thing pass rushing edge guy on the outside, but there’s SO much to like. He looks out of central casting with a sky-high ceiling as a mid-round prospect.

9. Cameron Brown, Penn State 6-5, 233 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he rock the combine? He’s got great on-field athleticism – he plays fast – and there’s a whole world of upside once he bulks up to around 240ish. A great edge rushing prospect, he can turn into a top 100 pick if he can rip it up.

8. Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State 6-2, 215 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just find a spot for him. He’s built like a big safety, he can move, and he’s a big-time producer. He’ll never be a bulky run stuffer, but he might be a tweener in a good way – just get him out there in some role and let him get to the ball. However, he had better time well for his size.

7. Troy Dye, Oregon 6-4, 224 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s undersized, he’s too thin for a big-time linebacker, and he’ll get steamrolled over by any NFL blocker, but he’s the type of player you want leading your D. He’s a guided-missile who’s always around the ball and in the backfield. In Indy, he has to give scouts who love him a reason to be a must-have.

6. Logan Wilson, Wyoming 6-2, 241 (ILB) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the best pure tacklers in the draft, now he has to find a real role. His versatility is a major plus, but is his a sideline-to-sideline guy on the inside, or a dangerous pass rusher who can hold his own against the run on the outside? No matter what, he might lead a team in tackles right away.

NEXT: Top Five Pre-NFL Combine Outside Linebackers

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2020 NFL Combine: Wide Receiver Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the Wide Receiver prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the Wide Receiver prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Wide Receiver

Date: Thursday, February 27: Wide Receivers
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the wide receivers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Wide Receiver Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

50. KJ Osborn, Miami 6-0, 206 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Does he have the raw tools? He’s not a deep threat at the next level, and he’s more of a reliable inside target than a thriller. He’ll likely have to stick on a roster as a special teamer.

49. Chris Finke, Notre Dame 5-10, 184 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he make it as a punt returner? He’s a smallish, shifty receiver who can find his way open, but he’ll need to latch on as a special teamer. His quickness will be everything in his workout.

48. Cody White, Michigan State 6-3, 215 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: The looks are there with a great size and perfect NFL look, but he’s just not fast enough – at least, he doesn’t appear to be – to grow into an NFL playmaker. That can all change with one fantastic 40 time.

47. Jeff Thomas, Miami 5-10, 174 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s really fast, and he’s got the upside to be a good value late deep threat pick, but he’s inconsistent and he wasn’t nearly productive enough. With him, the interview process will mean everything, considering question marks stemming from a suspension.

46. Kendrick Rogers, Texas A&M 6-4, 204 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: While he’s got the size and he has a whole lot of playmaking upside, but he just never put it all together. He’ll time and test well enough to make scouts look harder at the tape, but he needs to play up to his size.

45. Darnell Mooney, Tulane 5-11, 175 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: While he’s not a volume catcher at the next level, he’s a deep threat who could latch on as a No. 4 outside target. There’s no physical aspect to his game – he’s all about the speed and quickness.

44. Darrell Stewart, Michigan State 6-2, 216 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A sturdy, dependable receiver with good size and a physical style that some will love, he’s not going to blow the doors off the combine, but he’s athletic enough to deserve a long look.

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43. Binjimen Victor, Ohio State 6-4, 199 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Get ready for him to generate a buzz. He’s got all the athleticism everyone wants, all the size, and the great catching radius, but he wasn’t productive enough. He needs to look like a guy worth developing.

42. Austin Mack, 6-1, 215 Ohio State (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Never really healthy, he wasn’t as productive as he should’ve been. However, he could be a free agent steal with the NFL look and tools needed to be worth developing.

41. Juwan Johnson, Oregon 6-4, 231 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The Penn State transfer has terrific size and is more than physical enough, but he’s always been banged up and he’s never quite been able to bust out on a consistent basis. He might make a roster as a tweener who could be used as a second receiving tight end.

40. Joe Reed, Virginia 6-1, 215 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tough reliable short-range receiver, his NFL future will likely start out as a kick returner. He needs to dominate in the quickness drills and potentially be something of a downhill target.

39. Dezmon Patmon, Washington State 6-4, 228 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Is there any NFL quickness or speed to his game? He was a fine route-runner in the Wazzu offense, and he’s reliable when he has to battle for the ball, but he might just be a good short-range target prospect.

38. Tyrie Cleveland, Florida 6-2, 205 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s got the size and the tools, but he didn’t produce nearly enough as he needed to with the Gators – catching just 25 passes for 351 yards and a score last year. He’ll look great, but something has to be otherworldly about the workout to get drafted.

37. Tony Brown, Colorado 6-1, 195 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A nice route-runner who isn’t going to blow the doors off a defense, he’s a shifty player who might stick as a No. 3 midrange target. He has to show a draftable tool and not be just another guy.

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36. Aaron Parker, Rhode Island 6-3, 208 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He needs to show off just enough to get drafted late as an interesting flier. A very, very good, big-guy target at the lower level, there could be something to get excited about after a little polish. A big 40 would be a game-changer.

35. John Hightower, Boise State 6-2, 172 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A productive deep threat who can be used as a kick returner, he’s only a speed receiver at the next level. If it’s possible to show any toughness and strength, that would be a huge help.

34. Freddie Swain, Florida 6-0, 199 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The NFL abilities are all there to get someone excited as a returner or a No. 3 target. He didn’t produce at a high level for the Gators, but he came up with seven touchdowns on his 38 catches and he’s got the next-level upside to find a job.

33. Malcolm Perry, Navy 5-9, 190 (RB) (7)
NFL Combine What Matters: He might get drafted just because someone will want to take a flier on the ultra-quick Navy guy, but he has to learn how to be a wide receiver. Give him a little while to figure it out, and there’s tremendous upside considering his open-field speed and quarterback mentality. Remember, Julian Edelman was a college quarterback, too.

32. Trishton Jackson, Syracuse 6-1, 191 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s going to fly. He might not be the best all-around receiver, and he’s not going to be anything but a one-trick deep threat at the next level, but if he goes 4.4 or better and looks smooth, he could earn a draft slot.

31. Quez Watkins, Southern Miss 6-2, 190 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The productivity was there, and he was a difference-maker when he got his shot to rise up, but does he have the quickness and next-level speed, or is he just a guy? He needs to look smooth.

30. Lawrence Cager, Georgia 6-5, 220 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: How much upside is there? He’s really big, he looks the part, and he can move, but his time in Indy is about the medical evaluation after having surgery on his ankle.

29. Marquez Callaway, Tennessee 6-2, 204 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: 40, 40, 40. He’s never going to be anyone’s No. 1 receiver, and he’s never going to be an NFL volume catcher, but he can hit the home run. If he’s not REALLY fast, he’s a flier of a return guy and No. 4 outside target.

28. Quartney Davis, Texas A&M 6-1, 200 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He didn’t do enough with the Aggies to be a must-have draft pick as anything more than a flier, but he’s got decent size and he’s versatile enough to play just about anywhere.

27. James Proche, SMU 5-11, 193 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Try to blow off that he doesn’t necessarily have the NFL tools to be anything special. He’s a good football player who’ll catch everything, but can he stand out at all in the drills? He’ll be the guy in camp who becomes a brutally tough cut if he doesn’t standout on special teams.

26. Kalija Lipscomb, Vanderbilt 6-0, 201 (5) 
NFL Combine What Matters: His production dropped as the Vandy offense went into the tank, but he’s a sound, reliable receiver with excellent quickness. He has to show off the deep speed that wasn’t there at times in college, and he might not be physical enough for some teams.

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2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Guard, Center Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive guard, center prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive guard, center prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Guard, Center

Date: Friday, February 28: Offensive Guards, Centers
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the offensive guards and centers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Offensive Guard, Center Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

28. Andy Pinter, Ball State 6-4, 300 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good all-around blocker who can move a little bit, he’s not a tackle at the next level, and he’s not bulky enough or physical enough for the inside. He has to show something amazing athletically to look draftable.

27. Cordel Iwuagwu, TCU 6-3, 311 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Too smallish to be a regular power blocker on the inside, he’s got the fight and he’s productive, but he has to come out with a few NFL tools to be more than a flier.

26. Simon Stepaniak, Indiana 6-4, 321 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tough guy blocker for the run, he’s a brick wall with ridiculous strength. He doesn’t have the feet – he can’t be lumbering in the drills.

25. Cameron Clark, Charlotte 6-5, 294 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot to his game to like, but he’s not bulky enough. He’s not a tackle at the next level, and he’s not going to be a punishing guard. There’s a show his workout is good enough to earn a longer look as a must-have versatile free agent.

24. Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson 6-2, 310 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s just not big enough. He might have been an ultra-productive tackle at the highest of college levels, and something has to stand out about his workout to get everyone over his lack of bulk.

23. Mike Onwenu, Michigan 6-3, 350 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Way big and way bulky, good luck getting around him. Can he move at all? The length might not be there, but he’s a tough, strong hitter who can crank up his stock by looking solid in the quickness drills.

22. John Molchon, Boise State 6-5, 318 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good blocker without a set position, he’s a tweener who could see time anywhere on a line, but needs to work inside without the pop to be a top guard. If he can show power, this would be it.

21. Cohl Cabral, Arizona State 6-5, 304 (C/OT) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A true center with the blocking ability to be a starter for a long, long time. He’s ready to lead an NFL line right away, but if he can show off good feet, he could be thought of as a versatile backup at tackle, too.

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20. Trystan Colon-Castillo, Missouri 6-4, 315 (C/OG) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has the size and versatility to play anywhere on the inside, but he doesn’t have the length NFL teams will want. He has to look and be a bit stronger and more powerful, if possible.

19. Logan Stenberg, Kentucky 6-6, 317 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot not to like. He might not look like a bulky guard, and he’s not going to come up with great times, but he’s a baller who was outstanding for the UK line over the last few years. The short drills will mean everything.

18. Jack Driscoll, Auburn 6-5, 296 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Good luck figuring this one out. He doesn’t have NFL size, and he’ll never flatten anyone, but he can move, and he can produce. He’ll be easy to pass up because of his lack of bulk, but someone will love his upside as an option for either guard spot.

17. Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas 6-4, 302 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tackle-sized blocker who’ll end up working on the inside, he doesn’t have the size of an NFL guard. Someone will want him as a jack-of-all-trades, but he has to look like a possible next-level starter.

16. Jake Hanson, Oregon 6-5, 297 (C/OG) (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the meanest – in a good way – blockers in the draft, he’s the leader everyone will want. Now he has to show off the NFL ability and quickness to get past the lack of raw bulk.

15. Matt Hennessy, Temple 6-4, 302 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he move well enough to get scouts past his lack of bulk and size? He’s a smart, quick, veteran blocker who knows how to handle a line, but can he add any more pop to his frame?

14. Darryl Williams, Mississippi State 6-3, 310 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s not big enough, but he was a high-end SEC blocker with the versatility to work in a variety of ways in the middle of a line. He’s got a nice enough mix of skills to get drafted, but he has to look like the most athletic center.

13. Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon 6-5, 309 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Draft him and he’ll find a starting home somewhere. Talented enough to play any position, he might be a true tweener without a true spot, and he doesn’t have one NFL tool in the box, but he’s a fantastic football player. Something has to stand out, though.

12. Jonah Jackson, Ohio State 6-4, 310 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Able to play anywhere in the interior, he can move well and he’ll fit for the faster-paced teams that like to wing the ball all over the place. If it’s possible to show pure power in this workout, he has to do it.

11. Shane Lemieux, Oregon 6-4, 316 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He looks the part of a big, tough guard who’ll bring his pop on every snap, can he move at all? There’s a whole lot to not like about his style and his game, but he’ll take over a line and make it his.

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10. Nick Harris, Washington 6-1, 293 (C) (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Opinions on him will be all across the board. On production, toughness and skills, he’s it. He’s a special center who can move as well as any middle man in the draft. But he just doesn’t have the size, and there’s no way to fix that.

9. Keith Ismael, San Diego State 6-3, 300 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s one of those guys who’ll drop a bit because he’s not the right size and he doesn’t have a set spot, and then he mans the pivot of a line for a decade. Is his shoulder okay after having it fixed up?

8. Netane Muti, Fresno State 6-3, 307 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the best pure guards in the draft in pure talent and ability, he’s a strong, feisty blocker who someone will love to have as a good-value pick. So what’s the issue? He’s been way too banged up. The medical evaluation will be everything.

7. Solomon Kindley, Georgia 6-4, 335 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Here’s the bulk that’s so sorely missing. He’s got an NFL mindset who’ll destroy his many, and he has the size to be a dominant force. Just a wee bit of athleticism will make him a possible top 100 pick.

6. Cesar Ruiz, Michigan 6-4, 319 (C/OG) (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: The size is there to go along with the versatility. Watch out – everyone in Indy will love him. He’s going to have the athleticism to go along with the bulk, and he has a shot to win the combine and move up.

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2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Tackle Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive tackle prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive tackle prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Tackle

Date: Friday, February 28: PK, ST, OL, RB
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the offensive tackles invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Offensive Tackle Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

24. Jon Runyan, Michigan 6-5, 312 (OG) (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A high-end Big Ten left tackle, he knows how to play and knows how to handle himself, but he can’t move at the next level and doesn’t have a set NFL starting position considering he’s not necessarily a guard.

23. Kyle Murphy, Rhode Island 6-4, 302 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s left tackle potential as a flier in a camp. Now he has to show off the raw athleticism and the potential to add a few more pounds of good weight to compete.

22. Colton McKivitz, West Virginia 6-6, 304 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: How much can he overcome the lack of raw NFL tools? He’s a good, veteran blocker who needs to show off something strong athletically – or at least not look stiff.

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21. Terence Steele, Texas Tech 6-6, 310 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: It’s going to be all about versatility with him. He’s a tackle and he has the right size, but can he move at an NFL level, and could he generate enough power to be kicked inside?

20. Justin Herron, Wake Forest 6-5, 290 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: The size and bulk just isn’t there, but he can move. He has to rip up the short drills to be seen as a swing backup tackle for a good passing attack.

19. Matt Peart, UConn 6-5, 310 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has good size and decent quickness, but he has to show off the strength and power needed to be an NFL run blocker. He can’t be considered a finesse blocker.

18. Saahdiq Charles, LSU 6-4, 295 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he overcome the lack of bulk with a ridiculous workout? Teams will be looking for reasons to like him, but he’s going to look smallish compared to the rest of the pack.

17. Alex Taylor, South Carolina State 6-9, 310 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Everyone will want to take the chance on him in the middle of the draft. The lower-level competition will always be the concern, and he needs to blast away like an NFL blocker, but guys this big who can move like he can are rare.

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16. Yasir Durant, Missouri 6-7, 330 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he move? Everyone will love his ability to blast away, and someone might want to think of him as a massive guard, but if his feet are okay among the other tackles in Indy, his stock will soar.

15. Tyre Phillips, Mississippi State 6-5, 345 (OG) (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: An interesting prospect, he can can play left tackle but he’s built like a killer of a guard. How does he look and move in the short drills? Can he move like an NFL tackle?

14. Robert Hunt, Louisiana 6-5, 322 (OG) (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot of upside and potential somewhere on someone’s line. He’ll move as well as anyone, but he’ll need a whole lot of work to be thought of as an NFL left tackle. The tools will be there.

13. Charlie Heck, North Carolina 6-8, 315 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s going to be a polarizing prospect. The size and length are impressive, and he can move, but he looks like a just okay NFL blocker. Someone will love his potential and athleticism, but he’s likely a fantastic backup.

12. Ben Bartch, St. John’s (MN) 6-6, 308 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he bulk up any more or is he already maxed out? He’s already pumped up, but he’s a ridiculous athlete who might run the best 40 among all the O line prospects. He’s a developmental flier, but  there’s stuff to work with.

11. Trey Adams, Washington 6-8, 314 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Medicals, medicals, medicals. Before suffering a slew of injuries, he had the size and the upside to be seen as a possible top 20 overall pick, but he’s got too much wear and tear.

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10. Ezra Cleveland, Boise State 6-6, 310 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s not a guard, and he’s not going to destroy anyone in an NFL power running game, he’s going to look, move and run like a next-level tackle who can step in right away.

9. Lucas Niang, TCU 6-7, 328 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he really move as well as expected for a guy his size? He doesn’t really look like an NFL tackle, but he has no problem in all phases, can play, and could be a leader of a line. A good workout puts him in the top 50.

8. Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn 6-5, 307 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: What’s up with the knee concern that flagged him at the Senior Bowl? He’s not massive, but he can move as well as any tackle in the draft, but he’ll need just a wee bit of developing. If he’s healthy, teams will love him as a good value pick after the top 50.

7. Isaiah Wilson, Georgia 6-7, 340 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has to be able to move well. He’s so big, so talented, and so good as just a football player, but can he show off enough raw movement to become a strong NFL starter?

6. Joshua Jones, Houston 6-5, 310 (1)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he workout well enough and be strong enough to become a top 20 pick? It’s a good draft for tackles, and Jones might not be quite as strong a prospect as the top guys, but that’s what the combine is for. He can go from being a fringe first rounder to a must-have guy to build around.

NEXT: Top 5 Offensive Tackle Prospects Before the 2020 NFL Combine

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NFL Combine schedule for Georgia football’s 10 invitees

Here’s the 2020 NFL Combine schedule for the Georgia football players invited.

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Georgia had 10 players invited to participate in the 2020 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The combine will take place from February 23rd to March 2nd, with on-field workouts beginning on the 27th.

The 10 Georgia players that received an invite are as follows:

• K Rodrigo Blankenship

• WR Lawrence Cager

• QB Jake Fromm

• RB Brian Herrien

•  OL Solomon Kindley

• S J.R. Reed

• RB D’Andre Swift

• OL Andrew Thomas

• OL Isaiah Wilson

• TE Charlie Woerner

For the players that did not receive an invite, and for those who did but want to better their scores, Georgia will host its annual pro-day, where coaches from all 32 NFL teams should be present.

As for the 10 players who will be in Indianapolis next week, they’ll be busy with everything from orientation, to interviews, medical exams, psychological testing, media sessions and an NFLPA meeting.

And then finally they’ll hit the field for their workouts.

They’ll be broken up into groups. Here’s a list of those groups and the Georgia players who will be in them.

Group 1: TE, QB, WR (Fromm, Cager, Woerner)

Group 2: PK, ST, OL, RB (Blankenship, Thomas, Kindley, Wilson, Swift, Herrien)

Group 3: DL, LB (No UGA players)

Group 4: DB (JR Reed)

Here’s the schedule for the 10 Dawgs who will be there, provided by NFLCombine.net.

Group 1: (Fromm, Cager, Woerner)

Sunday, Feb. 23: Arrive in Indy, Registration, Orientation, Interviews

Monday, Feb. 24: Measurements, Pre-exam at hospital, Interviews

Tuesday, Feb. 25: Media session, Medical exams, Position coach interviews, Psychological testing

Wednesday, Feb. 26: NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Bench Press, Psychological Testing

Thursday, Feb. 27: Limited testing, On-field Workout

Friday, Feb. 28: Departure from Indianapolis

Group 2: (Blankenship, Thomas, Kindley, Wilson, Swift, Herrien)

Monday, Feb. 24: Arrive in Indy, Registration, Orientation, Interviews

Tuesday, Feb. 25: Measurements, Pre-exam at hospital, Interviews

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Media session, Medical exams, Position coach interviews, Psychological testing

Thursday, Feb. 27: NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Bench Press, Psychological Testing

Friday, Feb. 28: Limited testing, On-field Workout

Saturday, Feb. 29: Departure from Indianapolis

Group 4: DB (JR Reed)

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Arrive, Registration, Orientation, Interviews

Thursday, Feb. 27: Measurements, Pre-exam at hospital, Interviews

Friday, Feb. 28: Media session, Medical exams, Position coach interviews, Psychological testing

Saturday, Feb. 29: NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Bench Press, Psychological Testing

Sunday, March 1: Limited testing, On-field Workout

Monday, March 2: Departure from Indianapolis

2020 NFL Combine: Safety Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the safety prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the safety prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Safety

Date: Sunday, March 1: Safeties
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the safetiesinvited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Safety Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

27. L’Jarius Sneed, Louisiana Tech 6-1, 193 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The team’s second-leading tackler was a big producer with great ball skills over the last two years, he has to turn into a safety. He’s a corner trying to be a safety.

26. Daniel Thomas, Auburn 5-11, 209 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Are the ball skills there? He produced as a part of the puzzle for four years and turned into a whale of a tackler over the last two years, but he did next to nothing when the ball was in the air. Can that be worked on?

25. Chris Miller, Baylor 6-0, 191 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Undersized, he was good at bringing the pop when needed for the Bears, but he didn’t do nearly enough when the ball was in the air last year. Something about his workout has to make him more than a special teamer.

24. Jaylinn Hawkins, Cal 6-2, 210 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The short drills have to rock. The size, length, and college prediction are all there, but he has to show he can cut on a dime at an NFL level.

23. Rodney Clemons, SMU 6-0, 205 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A high-volume tackler who made a whole lot of plays when the ball was in the air with four picks last year. He doesn’t have a big frame and needs to show off the wheels to make up for it – he’s a safety tweener.

22. Geno Smith, Iowa 5-10, 210 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A really nice piece-of-the-puzzle safety, he might be undersized, but a good workout makes him draftable as a good flier who really might make it as more than a special teamer.

21. Kamren Curl, Arkansas 6-2, 198 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Tall, productive, and versatile enough to be used as a corner, he’s missing a true NFL trait. He’s not a corner at the next level, and he’s not a big enough hitter to thrive at safety.

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20. Tanner Muse, Clemson 6-2, 230 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s not an NFL linebacker, even though he’s built like one. He’s not an NFL safety, even though he’s good when the ball is in the air. He’s a terrific football player who’ll be a tough cut – but he has to find a role.

19. Jalen Elliott, Notre Dame 6-1, 205 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he be more than a flier? Teams will love him as a possible core special teamer, but he has to run and move like a draftable defensive back, too.

18. Josh Metellus, Michigan 5-11, 210 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: All run D, questionable wheels. He might be a high-riser in the process with a few good times in the drills. He’s what teams want in run support, but he has to prove he can be an NFL coverman.

17. Brian Cole, Mississippi State 6-2, 205 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He doesn’t have a set job. He’s a tough guy who could work as an undersized linebacker, but his coverage skills are just okay. He needs to look like more than core special teamer.

16. Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame 5-11, 202 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: The Navy transfer to Notre Dame isn’t going to lack for effort. He’ll hit and he’ll make himself into an NFL player in some way, but he has to put up some good times to be more than a good special teams option.

15. Shyheim Carter, Alabama 6-0, 191 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good-sized all-around playmaker for the Crimson Tide, he’s good when the ball is in the air – one pick last year with seven broken up passes – and he’ll hit, but he needs to show off the quickness in the short drills.

14. Jordan Fuller, Ohio State 6-2, 205 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Where is he going to play? He’s going to look like the right type of NFL safety size-wise, and he’s a good hitter, but he has to run well and look like he can handle himself against the decent next-level wide receivers.

 

13. K’Von Wallace, Clemson 5-11, 199 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Considering he’s a force when he gets to bring the thump, but can he cover anyone? There isn’t a set role for him at the next level, but if he runs and moves well, someone will like all there is to work with.

12. Antoine Brooks, Maryland 5-11, 215 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just find a spot for him. He’s a smart all-around player who should be a nice value pick, but he has to find a role somewhere. He’s not a prototypical NFL safety.

11. Brandon Jones, Texas 6-0, 205 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He needs to crush the 40 – or at least not be lumbering. He’ll never shy away from popping someone, and coaches will love his effort, but does he have the raw speed?

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10. JR Reed, Georgia 6-1, 194 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Built like a corner, he’s a nice all-around defensive back who can tackle in the open field and make enough plays to find a job as a good free safety, but don’t expect any thump at the next level. If possible, he has to look physical.

9. Julian Blackmon, Utah 6-1, 204 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: An interesting tweener, he’s a big corner who’s just growing into the safety job. He’s got the size and the skills, but how healthy is the knee he hurt late in the season, and how much work does he need to be a top starting NFL safety?

8. Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois 6-3, 219 (3) 
NFL Combine What Matters: Size, size, size. He was a terrific tackler a the FCS level with the speed and potential to become a great mid-round prospect to develop. He might need seasoning, but one great workout with his size will push him into the fourth round or better.

7. Terrell Burgess, Utah 5-11, 192 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he work his way into the second round? He’s not huge, but he’ll tackle, he’ll move, and he’ll have a high ceiling. However, he needs a little bit of work and technique refining.

6. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-1, 220 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Blow … it … up. Talk all you want about playing at the lower-level – and everyone will – but a guy with this size and this speed and this sort of movement needs to get a much longer look. There’s no way to measure whether or not he can make the massive leap in competition, but it’s his job to look like he will.

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2020 NFL Combine: Cornerback Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the cornerback prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the cornerback prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Cornerbacks

Date: Sunday, March 1: Cornerbacks
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the cornerbacks invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Cornerback Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

35. Stantley Thomas-Oliver, FIU 6-2, 184 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Very tall with a great frame and a whole lot of good college production, there has to be a speed element – he has to give coordinators a reason to be developed. He’ll look the part, though.

34. Reggie Robinson, Tulsa 6-1, 197 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: While he’ll look the part and should come up with a decent workout, is he a free agent safety or a corner? He’s a good football player, but there has to be one standout NFL tool in the box.

33. Josiah Scott, Michigan State 5-10, 171 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Great college player, doesn’t quite have it for the NFL – he has to prove otherwise. He’ll hit and he’ll attack the ball, but he’s undersized and might not have a set next-level role.

32. James Pierre, Florida Atlantic 6-2, 185 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A very, very nice all-around college player with good size … does he have a role? Does he have the speed? He’s one good 40 away from being a top priority free agent.

31. Thakarius Keyes, Tulane 6-1, 200 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Also known as BoPete, he’s a very big corner who looks the part, but can he run? A fantastic 40 gets him drafted, and he could at least be a star special teamer.

30. Javelin Guidry, Utah 5-9, 193 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Speed, speed, speed. He can fly, and that has to be enough to overcome his lack of bulk and the work he needs to do to refine himself as an NFL corner. He has to be more than a special teamer.

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29. Nevelle Clarke, UCF 6-1, 187 ((7)
NFL Combine What Matters: With great length and a productive resumé, he’s got the range, but he needs to rock the quickness drills.

28. John Reid, Penn State 5-10, 181 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: Is everything cool with a knee that cost him his 2017 season? He had a strong final two years after that, but does he have the raw quickness to go along with his playmaking ability?

27. Myles Bryant, Washington 5-9, 185 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good, tough, productive tackler, he needs to find a spot and look the part of a corner rather than a smallish tweener.

26. Essang Bassey, Wake Forest 5-9, 190 (4) 
NFL Combine What Matters: A better player than an NFL athlete, he has to show enough to get past his lack of bulk. His fight is better than his bulk.

25. Trajan Bandy, Miami 5-9, 186 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He needs a whole lot of work and he’s not a hitter, so can he be so athletic that he’ll be worth the effort?

24. Javaris Davis, Auburn 5-10, 180 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good-sized tackler who isn’t afraid to get physical, something has to standout from the pack to look like a top 100 pick.

23. Lavert Hill, Michigan 5-11, 192 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the more interesting corners, he’s got the toughness and the pop, but can he move well enough? He could be a fringe top 100 pick with a great workout, or he could fall through the floor, but someone will love his style.

22. Harrison Hand, Temple 6-0, 192 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he look, run and move like an NFL corner? He’s a good football player and he has decent size, but at least one great time would do wonders.

21. Michael Ojemudia, Iowa 6-0, 200 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: The NFL tools have to blow things up. He’s an okay player who wasn’t bad at coming up with picks. but someone will have to find a role for him.

20. Grayland Arnold, Baylor 5-10, 190 (6) 
NFL Combine What Matters: Versatile, he can play just about anywhere in the secondary. Can he run like an NFL corner? His 40 time will matter.

19. AJ Green, Oklahoma State 6-1, 199 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s got the length and the right frame, but does he have the raw skills and timing numbers? Can he move like an elite corner and look great in the quickness drills?

18. Troy Pride, Notre Dame 5-11, 194 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Fast, fast, fast. He was okay with the Irish with decent stats, but his stock will be about his wheels. NFL teams will find something to do with him if he runs as expected.

17. Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech 5-9, 183 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has to do enough to make everyone overlook his size. He’s a smallish player who made a LOT of big plays for the Bulldog D. Forget about him against the run, but can he fly and can he make everyone look back at the tape?

16. Darnay Holmes, UCLA 5-10, 192 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Undersized but tough, he’s a battler with fantastic ball skills, but he has to be great in the short drills. At his size, he has to be in the top half of the quickest corners.

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15. Lamar Jackson, Nebraska 6-2, 206 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Someone will find a place for him, but where? Is he a corner or a safety? He’s really big, but he needs to run like an NFL cornerback.

14. Dane Jackson, Pitt 6-0, 180 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: An elite playmaker on the ball with 12 broken up passes last year, he’s a smart, tough playmaker. How smooth is he? Is he fluid?

13. Jaylon Johnson, Utah 6-0, 195 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has to be the guy who makes everyone buzz. He can beat up receivers, and he’ll have a few great numbers in the workouts, but he has to run well to go along with what should be a top vertical.

12. Stanford Samuels, Florida State 6-2, 185 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Get ready for him to be one of the more polarizing prospects. He’s tall with a great frame and he can play, but he just doesn’t quite look the part. He could go anywhere from the late third to the early sixth depending on his workout.

11. Kindle Vildor, Georgia Southern 5-10, 185 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: The tools aren’t going to be there. He’s too small, not a blazer, and he isn’t going to do much against an NFL running game, but he’s always around the ball. Something about his workouts have to standout, though.

10. Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn 5-11, 200 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot to like as a tough corner or a potentially great safety – one great combine makes him a must-have. It might take a little work, but the upside is massive.

9. Damon Arnette, Ohio State 6-0, 195 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: What are his times in the short drills? He’s a good football player and can hit, but just how quick-twitch is he?

8. Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State 6-2, 185 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: This is his shot to move up into a top 50 prospect and possibly a first rounder. He has the size and he’s about to show off as one of the best athletes in Indy.

7. AJ Terrell, Clemson 6-1, 190 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Opinions on him are going to be all over the place. He’s an interesting baller of a corner who doesn’t necessarily look quite right – he looks like a wideout – but he’s got the skills to be a Day One starter. His 40 will be everything, at least in Indy.

6. Jeff Gladney, TCU 6-0, 183 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: As tough as any corner in Indy, he’ll battle, scrap and come up with a whole lot of tackles. Will the scouts be okay with his smallish body type? A good 40 is a must.

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2020 NFL Combine: Tight End Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the tight end prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the tight end prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Tight Ends

Date: Thursday, February 27: Tight Ends
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the tight ends invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Tight End Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

20. Charlie Taumoepeau, Portland State 6-2, 245 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just good enough as a blocker to earn a look, he doesn’t have the size to be a full-time tight end as a pass catcher. Something about him has to stand out to get past his lack of height and FCS background.

19. Dominick Wood-Anderson, Tennessee 6-4, 257 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tools guy, he looks like an NFL tight end, and he’s going to workout like an NFL tight end. Now he has to show something to make scouts think there’s something there to work with.

18. Charlie Woerner, Georgia 6-5, 245 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s not a lot there as an NFL talent, but he could stick on a roster as a blocker and mid-range receiver. He was a four-year player with 34 career catches and one touchdown – what does he have to be a whole lot better at the next level?

17. Cheyenne (CJ) O’Grady, Arkansas 6-4, 256 (7)
NFL Combine What Matters: The interview process will mean everything. He has the NFL talent and receiving skills, but the problems at Arkansas – suspended before leaving the team – will be the question mark.

16. Stephen Sullivan, LSU 6-5, 242 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: With tweener skills and a great motor, he could make a team as a special teamer who fits in two tight end sets. However, he has to show off the NFL speed to get there.

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15. Sean McKeon, Michigan 6-5, 238 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’ll be draftable if he looks the part of a possible receiver. He might not have the bulk, but he can hit. Can he look like a reliable NFL target?

14. Dalton Keene, Virginia Tech 6-4, 251 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Does he have a set spot? He can block, he can catch, and he can do it all, but he doesn’t do any one thing at an NFL level. Some team will love his blocking, but everyone will look to see what he can do in workouts as a receiver.

13. Josiah Deguara, Cincinnati 6-3, 245 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Yeah, he might be able to make a team as a blocker, but can he come up with anything for an NFL passing game? He has to look like more than a potential No. 2 tight end.

12. Mitchell Wilcox, USF 6-5, 245 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A nice mix of all-around talent – including as a blocker – to be a good mid-to-late flier, but he needs to come up with something that stands out from the pack. The times and numbers need to open eyes.

11. Jacob Breeland, Oregon 6-5, 250 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has to look like there’s a set tight end position for him. He’s more like a big wide receiver, but without the athleticism. Don’t expect a whole lot as a blocker.

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10. Thadeus Moss, LSU 6-3, 249 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Try to get away from the idea that he’s the son of Randy Moss – he’s not Randy Moss. He’ll make plays and he’ll be a part of an NFL passing game, but his money will be made early on as a blocker. The raw numbers and times will matter.

9. Hunter Bryant, Washington 6-2, 239 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just how much will the scouts care about his lack of bulk? He’s built more like a running back, and there’s a big concern with past knee injuries, but he can really, really catch.

8. Adam Trautman, Dayton 6-5, 253 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: This is what an NFL tight end looks like, at least as a mid-range receiver. Everything is in place to workout like a superstar, but the questions will be there about the tape against FCS talent. The 40 might be overrated, but it’ll matter here.

7. Colby Parkinson, Stanford 6-7, 251 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s too much size to ignore. He’s a deep threat who averaged close to 17 yards per catch with seven scores as a sophomore, and last year he was decent despite the quarterback issues. Can he be physical enough?

6. Devin Asiasi, UCLA 6-3, 260 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: How quick can he be at 260? He’s a good, physical receiver who can stretch the field a bit. Can he look more natural as a pass catcher?

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2020 NFL Combine: Quarterback Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the quarterback prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the quarterback prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Quarterback

Date: Thursday, February 27: QB
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the quarterbacks invited to the 2020 NFL Combine – and one who isn’t.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Quarterback Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

18. James Morgan, FIU 6-4, 213 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There are a whole lot of NFL skills to like, and it starts with a special arm. He has the smarts and the skills to grow into a good backup, but is there enough in the overall package to be draftable?

17. Shea Patterson, Michigan 6-1, 202 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a shot he goes from being a nice college quarterback to a solid NFL baller. Can he show enough arm strength to be more than a plucky backup who bounces around the league?

16. Brian Lewerke, Michigan State 6-3, 216 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Was it the team or the player? Great as a sophomore, miserable as a junior, and okay as a senior, does he have the raw skills worth developing as a key backup? He needs a workout to make him a late round flier.

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15. Cole McDonald, Hawaii 6-4, 220 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A pure short-range passer who’ll be worth a late flier, he needs to show off a decent deep arm. More than that, is there anything fixable about his throwing motion? He can throw, but does he have any NFL tools?

14. Kevin Davidson, Princeton 6-4, 225 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Everything is there but the at-bats. He has the right size, the right arm, and the right accuracy, but he’s going to need a whole lot of work with an NFL quarterback coach along with a whole lot of time.

13. Jake Luton, Oregon State 6-7, 229 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’ll show of the arm, size, and NFL passing potential to be draftable, but he suffered a frightening back injury two years ago. Everything turned out to be fine, and he was able to play, but the medical evaluation will be a key part of the puzzle.

12. Bryce Perkins, Virginia 6-3, 215 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: NOT INVITED TO THE NFL COMBINE

It doesn’t make any sense. In a year when there aren’t any amazing quarterback prospects outside of the top six or so, how is a 6-3 ultra-mobile baller who hit 65% of his throws and all but carried his team to the Orange Bowl not at least given a look in Indy? Perkins will be drafted. Several quarterbacks at the combine won’t be.

11. Kelly Bryant, Missouri 6-3, 225 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: In every workout it’ll be all about three things: accuracy, accuracy, accuracy. He has the size, mobility, and NFL arm and tools. More reps are a must, but there’s a world of upside with a little work.

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10. Anthony Gordon, Washington State 6-2, 199 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He might not have the size, but he’s able to make every throw in the book. Arm strength is going to matter. He’ll need some developing, and he’ll be a great backup for a few years before he’s ready to roll, but he has the upside to be a higher-end Gardner Minshew or Kyle Allen.

9. Steven Montez, Colorado 6-4, 240 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: The interview process will be everything. What’s missing? Why didn’t this work? If you were to build an NFL quarterback with the right size, right arm, and right mobility, it’s all there. He was fine at Colorado, but he never grew into a superstar … again, what’s missing?

8. Nate Stanley, Iowa 6-4, 243 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he move at all? The arm, strength, and pro-style passing tools are there, but he has to show accuracy on the run and has to show off decent enough feet to learn how to buy himself more time.

7. Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma 6-1, 218 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he throw like a pro-style passer, and does that even matter? He doesn’t fit in any sort of box or a type – except for, possibly, Taysom Hill in a create-a-package way – but he’s a peerless leader that everyone will want, just because. Just draft him and figure it out.

6. Jordan Love, Utah State 6-4, 225 (Top 20 overall)
NFL Combine What Matters: GOOD LUCK, Indianapolis – and that goes for the combine and the Colts – trying to make a call. On tools and upside, you take him ten out of ten times over Jake Fromm and almost everyone else, but can he quicken his throwing motion?

Can he connect on the deep ball and not just be a mid-range passer. There’s a whole lot there, but he’s going to have to show enough to be worth a top 15 overall pick.

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2020 NFL Combine: Defensive End, Edge Rusher Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the defensive end, edge rusher prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the defensive end, edge rusher prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Defensive End, Edge Rusher

Date: Saturday, February 29: Defensive Ends
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the defensive ends and edge rushers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Defensive End, Edge Rusher Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

25. Qaadir Sheppard, Ole Miss 6-3, 252 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: More of a linebacker than an end, can he actually produce? Is he healthy? Never quite 100%, he transferred from Syracuse, came up with a solid junior season, and didn’t do much last season.

24. LaDarius Hamilton, North Texas 6-3, 260 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters:He was able to come up with 8.5 sacks as a dangerous pass rusher over the last two years, but does he have the quickness off the ball to be drafted? The raw numbers have to be excellent.

23. James Smith-Williams, NC State 6-3, 265 (7)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he turn it back on? A foot problem led to a disappointing season that just never got going. He’s got nice size, and he’s a good pass rushing prospect, but the medical evaluation matters.

22. Chauncey Rivers, Mississippi State 6-3, 275 (7)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s got great size and good pass rushing ability – he led the Bulldogs in sacks – but where does he fit? He’s a good all-around player, but at his weight, he needs to be fluid in the quick drills.

21. Derrek Tuszka, North Dakota State 6-5, 246 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: An undersized pass rusher who dominated for the FCS national champion, he came up with 13.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Can he fly around the short drills, and potentially move well with an extra ten pounds?

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20. DJ Wonnum, South Carolina 6-5, 254 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Speed, speed, speed. Everyone will want him for his intangibles, toughness, and leadership, but he’s not a run stopper – he has to look like an NFL pass rusher and be more than a core special teamer.

19. Kendall Coleman, Syracuse 6-3, 253 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He HAS to look and be explosive and quick. He’s got the intangibles, and he’s a good football player, but he might not have the NFL tools to be more than a flier.

18. Trevon Hill, Miami 6-3, 233 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: The interview process will be the key. GMs and scouts will want to ask him about the end of his time at Virginia Tech, but even more than that, does he have the tools to overcome his lack of bulk?

17. Kenny Willekes, Michigan State 6-4, 252 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Is he more than just a try-hard motor guy? The walk-on was fabulous for the Spartans, but can he look like something other than a good special teamer and rotation guy?

16. Alex Highsmith, Charlotte 6-4, 242 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Where will he fit? He’s an undersized defensive end who needs to add some bulk, but he was ultra-productive – 14 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss, 75 tackles – and he needs the tools to match the tape.

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15. Trevis Gipson, Tulsa 6-4, 259 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: A still-improving player, he was a pass rusher terror for the Golden Hurricane – leading the team with 8 sacks and 15 tackles for loss – without a whole lot of moves in the package. He needs to blow the doors off the combine with his athleticism.

14. Jonathan Garvin, Miami 6-4, 250 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: It’s all there to be fantastic. Be really disappointed if he doesn’t look and time great, but he has to show good balance and a bit more power and strength.

13. Jason Strowbridge, North Carolina 6-4, 267 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he be unblockable? He might not be the typical tackle, and he’s not really an end, but he needs to find a home and a role. At his size, he can be a too-quick end in the right system.

12. Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame 6-4, 265 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: A very, very nice mix of bulk, power, and versatility, he needs to find a true home. Teams will look for a reason to draft him, and ANY burst and athleticism will go a long way.

11. Curtis Weaver, Boise State 6-3, 265 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Is he a tweener in a good way, or does he not have a real role? Don’t expect a special workout – he’s a better football player than an athlete – but teams are going to look for anything positive to go along with the tape.

10. Bradlee Anae, Utah, 6-3, 257 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Are the raw tools there to go along with the fight? Everyone will love his style of play, but is he a try-hard type, or can he move like the top pass rushers in the draft? One great workout moves him into the second round.

9. Jonathan Greenard, Florida 6-3, 263 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot to like as long as he can stay healthy. He missed all of 2018 with an arm problem, and was banged up throughout his year at Florida. On effort and upside, he’s a first rounder, but the medical evaluation has to be great.

8. Alton Robinson, Syracuse 6-3, 260 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a chance he could be one of the biggest high-risers on draft boards with a great workout. His tape and production are fantastic, but does he have the raw tools to take his game to a whole other level?

7. Jabari Zuniga, Florida 6-3, 253 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Upside, upside, upside. When he’s healthy – which he wasn’t throughout his senior year with an ankle problem – he has the potential to be the second-best pass rusher in the draft. He’s a pass rusher and not a true end, but if he’s right, he could be one of the draft’s best value picks. He has to look the part in Indy.

6. Terrell Lewis, Alabama 6-5, 258 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: The medical part of this is everything. If he’s 100%, and you can guarantee that he’ll start 100 games he might be the No. 2 guy on this list. All the tools are there to be special.

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