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2019 NFL Draft recap, pick-by-pick: AFC South

May 3, 2019 Neverthere Leave a comment

Omenihu, the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2018, has nearly 37-inch arms. He could be a fit in DC Romeo Crennel’s schemes.

Houston Texans	Notable picks: Howard and Johnson both ranked in our Top 50 and represent potential starting players in Year 1. Scharping is as technically advanced as any OL in the draft and Warring could be a factor in two tight end sets. The signing of Matt Kalil ensures the team goes into training camp with competition at the offensive tackle spot. Of the team’s Day 3 draft picks, Omenihu may be asked to adjust right away from a need perspective. Will Fuller’s injury history could leave the team depending on backups again late in the year.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (23)	Tytus Howard	OT/Alabama State	41/2nd Round	The former high school quarterback often talked about the task of gaining weight and has gotten up to the 322-pound range. His quick-footed nature could become a fit on the right side for the Texans.
2 (54)	Lonnie Johnson	CB/ Kentucky	47/2nd Round	Johnson’s occasional pass interference penalty sometimes comes from not using his length to disrupt the wide receiver’s release. When he does, it is tough for the wide receiver to get off the line. On the plus side, his tackling technique and hip flexibility make for a unique combination at 6’2, 213 pounds.
2 (55)	Max Scharping	OT/Northern Illinois	81/2nd Round	We talked about how Scharping’s NFL Combine performance alleviated some of the concerns about pure quickness heading into the draft. The Texans went into this year’s draft hoping to cure some of the ills along its offensive line and this selection continues to work in that direction.
3 (88)	Kahale Warring	TE/San Diego State	57/2nd Round	Warring uses his foot speed to get on top of opponents as a receiver. He still needs refinement in terms of sustaining blocks, but his best football is ahead of him.
5 (161)	Charles Omenihu	DE/Texas	122/3rd Round	Omenihu’s 36 1/2-inch arms continued to aid him in his development while in school. The Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year began to display increased pass rush acumen as a senior when it came to counters. He is a solid run defender and will compete with Carlos Watkins, who has largely been disappointing.
6 (195)	Xavier Crawford	CB/Central Michigan, Oregon State	300/4th Round	After missing seven games at Oregon State in 2017 due to a back injury, the first-team All-MAC corner defended 13 passes in 2018. He competes on routes outside the numbers.
7 (220)	Cullen Gillaspia	FB/Texas A&M	N/A	Texas A&M’s 12th man was a special teams stalwart and team captain. The former walk-on posted nine tackles in 2016.

Tell III (No. 7 pictured) impressed NFL personnel at the 2019 NFL Combine with a 42″vertical jump, 11’4″ broad jump, 4.01 20-yard short shuttle and a 6.63-second time in the three-cone drill.

Indianapolis Colts	Notable picks: General manager Chris Ballard continues to add positive pieces to one of the better young rosters in the NFL. Ya-Sin and Banogu have a chance to add an element of speed and toughness that the defense continues to expand. Okereke and Willis will be special teams contributors in Year 1 with the expectation that they can challenge for bigger roles early. Tell III may be asked to move to cornerback, where his smooth change of direction could perhaps shine. Campbell has the speed to stretch defenses vertically to take some of the pressure off of stud WR T.Y. Hilton, but his potential contributions in the kick return game should not be underestimated. Patterson will compete to backup all three interior line spots.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
2 (34)	Rock Ya-Sin	CB/Temple, Presbyterian	63/2nd Round	The first-team All-AAC selection has a background that includes a stint as an All-Big South corner for the Blue Hose. Watching him play puts you in the mind frame of viewing a 6-foot-2 corner (he is nearly 6’0) because he plays bigger than even his size would indicate.
2 (49)	Ben Banogu	DE-OLB/TCU	44/2nd Round	Banogu moved around so much in school and with so much effectiveness, he shouldn’t have been pigeon-holed as a Rush outside linebacker. His loose nature gives him options, but the team is expected to start him with his hand in the dirt.
2 (59)	Parris Campbell	All-Purpose/ Ohio State	39/2nd Round	Campbell’s speed was used more going sideways in school, but he did work the middle of the field on deep crossing patterns and square-ins.The team has a number of targets already efficient in those roles, so how he is incorporated will be interesting to observe. He may be a dynamo as a kickoff returner early.
3 (89)	Bobby Okereke	LB/Stanford	162/3rd Round	Okereke’s speed would seem to be a match for the type of scheme the Colts run. His size/speed/weight ratio is in line with 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard and fellow LB Anthony Walker. He will start off as a special teams contributor.
4 (109) Acquired from Oakland via Jacksonville	Khari Willis	S/Michigan State	87/3rd Round	Willis’ high football IQ and overall steady nature earned him praise through the draft process. His ability to cover tight ends at 213 pounds also adds to his value. He gives the Colts unique depth at the safety spot.
5 (144) Acquired from Cleveland via Jacksonville	Marvell Tell III	DB/USC	387/5th Round	We speculated that a team would look at Tell’s physical profile and project him to cornerback. He may in fact get an opportunity to show off his cover skills outside in training camp.
5 (164)	EJ Speed	LB/Tarleton State	N/A	Speed overcame some off the field and injury concerns to get into the draft after totaling 106 tackles, 5 QB sacks and 12.5 TFLs in 2018.
6 (199)	Gerri Green	OLB/ Mississippi State	210/4th Round	Green appeared in 52 games during school and has made starts at both DE and OLB. He will likely become an exchange linebacker, where he has been pretty good at sliding and shuffling despite weighting in the 250-pound range. Versatile performer.
7 (240)	Jackson Barton	OT/Utah	341/5th Round	Barton’s lateral kick-slide won to a spot on many occasions in pass pro. He is a decent athlete with questionable leverage. There are possibilities for him to compete with Joe Haeg and Le’Raven Clark for a backup spot outside.
7 (246) Acquired from Philadelphia via New England	Javon Patterson	OL/Ole Miss	404/5th Round	The former five-star recruit has to overcome small hands that make it difficult to latch. On the positive side, he is an effective pulling option and cuts off on angles with efficiency as a run blocker. The fact that he has started at OG and OC could him stick in Indy.

Taylor (No. 65 pictured), a former Freshman All-American, made starts at both right tackle and left tackle as a Gator.

Jacksonville Jaguars	Notable picks: It will be interesting to see DC Todd Wash intends to use Allen. He got up to around the 262-pound mark prior to the draft, but he has played in the 240-pound range in the past. He has enough flexibility to be at least serviceable in coverage, but they drafted him to rush the passer. The selection of Taylor would seem to add positive depth to an offensive line always in search of physical players. Williams and Armstead will increase the team’s speed on special teams. This was a solid, if unspectacular, draft haul that produced a number of players who fit the personality and make-up of the current roster.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (7)	Josh Allen	Kentucky	6/1st Round	Allen will get an opportunity to build on what was a breakout senior year. He finished his career with 41 tackles for losses and 11 forced fumbles. His activity in school was his biggest strength. Look for the team to make him a wild card type of player tough to identify.
2 (35)	Jawaan Taylor	OT/Florida	7/1st Round	There may have been some concerns about Taylor’s health, but he is in line with what the Jaguars want to do when it comes to running the ball. Taylor has quality footwork that shines when he is in optimum condition.
3 (69)	Josh Oliver	TE/San Jose State	107/3rd Round	Oliver’s foot speed, ball skills and ability to flex add an element perhaps missing from the team’s offense prior to the draft. He and free agent acquisition Geoff Swaim could potentially form a solid one-two punch at the position.
3 (98)	Quincy Williams	LB/Murray State	339/5th Round	Quinnen Williams’ older brother found a way to sneak into the third round due to his speed and explosiveness. The former safety was frequently walked-out in an overhang position for the Racers, and there is work to be done when it comes to key-and-diagnose from the exchange LB spot.
5 (140)	Ryquell Armstead	RB/Temple	153/3rd Round	Armstead’s downhill running style closely mirrors many of the running backs he will compete with for a roster spot. The difference? His 4.45 speed overcomes a bit of a rigid nature and he played a few snaps on defense in 2018 for the Owls.
6 (178)	Gardner Minshew	QB/ Washington State, ECU	372/5th Round	Minshew carries similar traits to current Jaguars backup Cody Kessler when it comes to hand size, height and weight. He was a bit of a gambler at ECU, but he played at a faster pace under Mike Leach while at Washington State.
7 (235) Acquired from Oakland via Seattle	Dontavius Russell	DT/Auburn	183/3rd Round	Russell kind of got lost in the shuffle in what proved to be a deep defensive tackle class. We felt he had underrated strength, particularly when aligned in an inside shade of an offensive guard or center. If he earns a roster spot, it will be to take some of the snaps off of the team’s starters.

Long (seen scooping the ball versus Utah in the 2017 Heart of Dallas Bowl) was named an AP second-team All-American and the Big 12’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. He finished with 111 tackles, 8 QB sacks, 19 TFLs and 4 PBUs.

Tennessee Titans	Notable picks: Simmons may not be available for action until 2020, which requires this draft class to drift into somewhat of a wait-and-see proposition. Brown, however, will have his slot evaluated early on. The same can be said for both Davis and Hooker. Hooker brings a lot of desirable traits to a defensive backfield full of capable playmakers. Walker’s inability to perform until late in the process caused him to slide, but he was at his best against the best competition. There are not many drafts that allow you to draft a conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in the sixth round, but the Titans picked one up from the Big 12 in Long, Jr.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (19)	Jeffery Simmons	DT/ Mississippi State	5/1stRound	With Brian Orakpo’s retirement, the onus falls on Harold Landry -last year’s second-round pick- to take the next step. Although Simmons may redshirt in 2019, he could become a Pro Bowler if he can return to full health after suffering an ACL tear while training for pre-draft workouts.
2 (51)	A.J. Brown	WR/Ole Miss	16/1st Round	Brown’s strong run after the catch skills make him a tough tackle for any defensive back at 226 pounds. He displayed the ability to go outside against Vanderbilt, but he primarily worked from the slot on his Pro Day.
3 (82)	Nate Davis	OG/ Charlotte	92/3rd Round	Despite playing right tackle in 2018, he was outstanding with his quick-set technique as a LG. We were most impressed with his vision, but he needs work on preventing his frame from getting overextended. He will compete for the right guard position in training camp.
4 (116)	Amani Hooker	DB/Iowa	34/2nd Round	The Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year may have been hurt by the fact that he covered the slot in school. He will have to prove that he can get off the hash in coverage, which he has done effectively on occasion. He is at his best reading and passing off underneath routes.
5 (168) Acquired from N.Y. Jets via New Orleans	D’Andre Walker	OLB/Georgia	85/2nd Round	Walker received one of final second round grades and the Titans were able to pick him up in the fifth round. We liked his ability to work from either a two-point or three-point stance effectively. This team needed more pass rushers and he can play from either side.
6 (188) Acquired from Miami	David Long, Jr.	LB/ West Virginia	115/3rd Round	Long was nicked for his size and lack of length. He was also unable to complete a full workout until late in the process. The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year routinely attacks the action and consistently trusts what he sees in front of him. He will have to shine on special teams to earn a roster spot.

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2019 NFL Draft recap, pick-by-pick: NFC West

May 1, 2019 Neverthere Leave a comment

Murray (No. 1 pictured) was often tasked with finding passing lanes behind a mammoth offensive line in school.

Arizona Cardinals	Notable Picks: Two-time executive of the year Steve Keim let the draft come to the team patiently. It is a big reason he picked up a center who we felt was one of the best overall players in the draft in Gaillard. He may be able to battle for a backup spot. Miles was an underrated athlete and collegiate left tackle with a legitimate six-inch punch. The trade of 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins netted the team its second round pick (62nd overall), UMass WR Andy Isabella, and a fifth-round pick in 2020. Allen is a heck of a football player and may have to provide a presence as an interior pass rusher after the team didn’t pick up a true outside rusher in the draft.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (1)	Kyler Murray	QB/ Oklahoma	17/1st Round	Murray’s disciplined pocket approach is complemented by an ability to create once the pocket breaks down. Whether or not the team did enough to address its offensive line is to debate, but it could be argued that its starting five is already in place.
2 (33)	Byron Murphy	CB/ Washington	24/2nd Round	DraftNasty’s top-ranked corner has all of the tools to develop into a frontline starter. For this to be a value pick, he has to develop into at least an immediate starting nickel.
2 (62) Acquired from Miami in the Josh Rosen trade	Andy Isabella	WR/UMass	137/3rd Round	For better or worse, Isabella’s name will always be associated with Josh Rosen’s in terms of who got the better end of the deal. In an offense where slot wide receivers have had large degrees of success on fade routes from the slot, Isabella’s speed will put pressure on defenses. He has been inconsistent tracking the ball down the field.
3 (65)	Zach Allen	DE/Boston College	190/3rd Round	Allen gets as many points for batting down footballs as he does putting the quarterback on the ground. In school he notched 14 pass break-ups, but he also tallied 40.5 tackles for losses. He is a feisty defensive end who excels at playing to half a man.
5 (139)	Deionte Thompson	S/Alabama	66/2nd Round	Although he is somewhat of a shoulder-block tackler, the 195-pound Thompson rarely runs away from contact. Injuries clouded his postseason and left scouts wondering about his durability.
6 (174)	KeeSean Johnson	WR/Fresno State	175/3rd Round	One of the draft’s best route runners, Johnson plays a game that doesn’t rely completely on long speed. He is adept at changing his speeds to achieve separation at the top of routes. His ball skills are above average.
6 (179)	Lamont Gaillard	OL/Georgia	51/2nd Round	We were bullish on Gaillard’s stock and certainly ranked him higher than most teams. We like the fact that the former four-star recruit has experience at both OG and OC. He has finishing DNA as a football player.
7 (248)	Joshua Miles	OL/Morgan State	227/4th Round	Not many 314-pounders notch 36-inch vertical jumps. This is a mere additive for the former Morgan State left tackle. He became the first player from the school drafted since Visanthe Shiancoe in 2003 and just the second since 1982.
7 (249)	Michael Dogbe	DL/Temple	235/4th Round	Dogbe translates perfectly as a four-technique DE for the Cardinals and his quick, slippery nature could get him looks at a three-technique position in Bear fronts. He can play a number of spots in obvious pass rush situations, but he is sound defending the run versus reach or angle blocks.
7 (254)	Caleb Wilson	TE/UCLA	207/4th Round	Mr. Irrelevant has 4.56 speed but limited thump as a point of attack blocker. He became more willing in this regard as a cross-blocker when at the fullback or U-off position, but he is at his best after the catch or when working the seams of the field.

Collier (No. 91 pictured) had 14.5 quarterback sacks and 20.5 tackles for losses in 42 career games.

Seattle Seahawks	Notable Picks: Fair or unfair, this draft may very well come down to a comparison between the team’s first-round pick L.J. Collier and the departed Frank Clark (Chiefs). It shouldn’t. GM John Schneider used the trade to pick up a 2020 second-round pick, swapped a third-rounder in 2019, and then traded its own first-rounder (21st overall) to the Green Bay Packers for its 30th pick in the first round and then picked up the 114th overall pick (4th round) and 118th overall pick (4th round). After that, the ‘Hawks traded the 30th overall pick in the first round to the New York Giants for the 37th overall pick (2nd Round), a fourth-round pick (132nd overall) and a fifth-rounder (142nd overall). They used that fifth-round pick to select Washington LB Ben Burr-Kirven. What did they do with the 37th overall pick? They traded it to the Panthers to get the 47th overall pick (Marquise Blair) and the 77th overall pick (3rd Rounder). They used their other draft capital to trade back up into the third round with the Vikings to select Barton 88th overall while receiving the 209th overall pick (Christmas). There were other trades and moves that allowed a team with limited selections to end up grabbing 11 players, but you get the point.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1(29)	L.J. Collier	DE/TCU	125/3rd Round	Collier was always a flex player for the Horned Frogs, but he arguably turned in his best season in 2018. His improved play defending the run complemented an improvement when it came to setting up his pass rush moves. He had two sacks, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble in the 2019 Senior Bowl.
2 (47)	Marquise Blair	S/Utah	58/2nd Round	It would not at all be a surprise to see Blair employed as a potential cornerback. We felt as if his fluidity could work at the position, much like the safety the Seahawks took a season ago in Tre Flowers. Blair, however, is unique in his skill at translating speed-to-power on contact as a tackler. Will his frame hold up with his violent playing style?
2 (64)	D.K. Metcalf	WR/Ole Miss	37/2nd Round	Metcalf’s lack of production can be attributed to a lack of repetitions due to injuries, some of them fairly major in nature. When healthy, the former Rebel has demonstrated range, power and tracking skill down the field. Can he put it all together as a route runner?
3 (88)	Cody Barton	LB/Utah	177/3rd Round	Although Barton presents a tad bit of stiffness, he often corrects his angles of pursuit. Barton projects as a Will linebacker. The former high school DB has awareness in coverage and can contribute in sub-packages.
4 (120)	Gary Jennings	WR/West Virginia	116/3rd Round	The Seahawks continue to load up on wideouts with the uncertain status of WR Doug Baldwin. Jennings impressed outside the numbers in the postseason after winning for most of his career in the slot with toughness and 4.4 speed.
4 (124)	Phil Haynes	OL/Wake Forest	165/3rd Round	Haynes competed well at the guard spot after initially playing the right tackle position earlier in his career. His length will serve him well as a backup at both guard spots initially, but he has starting potential.
4 (132)	Ugo Amadi	All-Purpose/Oregon	271/4th Round	Amadi’s ability to return punts is supplemented with an ability to cover the slot, contribute off the hash and as an eighth man in the box.
5 (142)	Ben Burr-Kirven	LB/ Washington	200/4th Round	The former high school track & field runner was often a blur running by his teammates on his way to an FBS-best 176 tackles. His segmented nature, however, does result in some misses in space. The former Husky reads the eyes of the QB well in zone coverage.
6 (204)	Travis Homer	RB/Miami (Fla.)	170/3rd Round	The team values special teams production and it doesn’t get much better than Homer’s 22 career tackles. In-between running down at the gunner spot or on kickoff coverage, Homer used his 4.4 speed to rush for over 900 yards in back-to-back seasons.
6 (209) Compensatory pick acquired via Minnesota	Demarcus Christmas	DL/Florida State	254/4th Round	There is still a place for Christmas on an NFL roster. While most point to his lack of sack production, it is worth noting that he broke up 13 passes in his career.
7 (236) Acquired from Jacksonville via Baltimore	John Ursua	WR/Hawaii	413/5th Round	Ursua finished his career with 189 receptions and 24 TDs while averaging over 14 yards per catch. He has been an effective slot receiver and could add a different element of quickness in the slot. His injury history is a concern at just 178 pounds.

Bosa, pictured, did 29 reps at 225 pounds at the 2019 NFL Combine and recorded a 4.14 20-yard short shuttle.

San Francisco 49ers	Notable Pick: Over the last three years GM John Lynch has put together a talented roster. His draft picks from this year continue to indicate he is intent on building it through the draft. Samuel and Bosa are the headliners, but both have extensive injury histories. They need to stay healthy. If he has as much success with his 2019 third round pick (Hurd) as he had with his 2018 selection (Fred Warner), this draft could land high marks in a couple of years.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (2)	Nick Bosa	Ohio State	3/1st Round	Bosa has all of the tools to become a potent bookend at the DE spot opposite Dee Ford. We think he will provide matchup problems if aligned on the left side versus the tackles of the Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals. Can he stay healthy?
2 (36)	Deebo Samuel	All-Purpose/ South Carolina	69/2nd Round	In 30 career games, Samuel scored 32 touchdowns. There was a marked difference when we viewed him early in the season as opposed to the postseason (due to past injury issues). He has had injury scrapes in each of his seasons on campus. If not, he may have been a Top 15 pick.
3 (67)	Jalen Hurd	WR/Baylor, Tennessee	97/3rd Round	Hurd could have made an impact at the 2019 Senior Bowl, but was unable to participate due to injury. After starring as a running back early in his career at Tennessee, he impressed with his work in the slot at Baylor in 2018. The big question he faces is whether he can be as effective outside the numbers.
4 (110) Acquired from Cincinnati	Mitch Wishnowsky	P/Utah	451/5th Round	Wishnowsky has a wide repertoire of punts. From the running rugby-style (which he won’t use) version, he’s executed the now popular hook punt. We think he can perfect this and some of his other punts from a traditional punting platform, which he executed from on occasion with success. His highest hang times got up into the high 4-second range, but he was generally capable in the 4.6-range depending on the style of kick. He can also kickoff.
5 (148) Acquired from Denver	Dre Greenlaw	LB/Arkansas	186/3rd Round	The operative thinking is that Greenlaw will just provide depth as a fourth or fifth LB who could see time in sub-packages. However, we think he could challenge Malcolm Smith in due time.
6 (176)	Kaden Smith	TE/Stanford	241/4th Round	Smith was one of the best tight ends in this year’s draft at making contested catches on seam passes. If he can overcome his pedestrian speed to earn a roster spot, he could allow Kyle Shanahan to incorporate some two tight end receiving sets.
6 (183) Acquired from Cincinnati	Justin Skule	OT/Vanderbilt	389/5th Round	Skule will have every opportunity to grab the third tackle spot behind Staley and McGlinchey. He’s probably best suited to backup McGlinchey, who he is nearly identical to in terms of size and quickness. He played LT as a senior at Vanderbilt, but he did start at RT in school.
6 (198) Acquired from Cincinnati via Dallas	Tim Harris	CB/Virginia	226/4th Round	Harris is a developmental draft pick in the mold of former third-rounders Tarvarius Moore and Ahkeilo Witherspoon. Moore started two games in 2018 and Witherspoon has quietly started 21 games in two seasons. Harris’ durability question marks overshadowed 4.4 speed and decent foot quickness.

Henderson (No. 8 pictured) averaged 8.9 yards per carry for the Tigers in 2018 and scored 25 touchdowns.

Los Angeles Rams	Notable Picks: Despite not having a first-round pick, many would argue that the Rams got better value than each of their picks in the first three rounds. We had Rapp ranked lower than some teams and Long earned a second-round grade from us. Grabbing Gaines in the third round had to feel like a coup for the team. The pick of Scott in the seventh round was the classic ode to special teams coordinator John Fassel, a future NFL head coach. Scott was Penn State’s best special teams player in each of the last two seasons.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
2 (61)	Taylor Rapp	S/ Washington	94/3rd Round	Rapp had a chance to go even higher had he put together a better 40-yard dash time (4.7), but he excelled in short area change of direction drills (3.99 20-yd SS, 6.82 3-cone). On the field, he is a player who carries his pads. He needs a lot of work timing his breaks when working off the hash marks.
3 (70)	Darrell Henderson	RB/ Memphis	154/3rd Round	We spotlighted the explosive Henderson early in the year when he was averaging an insane amount of yards per carry. In years past, the Rams have had bigger runners backing up Todd Gurley but this is a departure from that philosophy. Henderson is an underrated receiver out of the backfield (15.5 YPR in 2018).
3 (79)	David Long	CB/Michigan	79/2nd Round	The former high school wideout and U.S. Army All-American displays outstanding competitiveness in man coverage. He didn’t play quite as big as he measured in at during the postseason, but his flexibility is above average.
4 (134) Acquired from New England	Greg Gaines	DT/ Washington	106/3rd Round	The nimble Gaines can translate speed-to-power when pushing the pocket and is underrated as a two-gapping force. Gaines has even stood up to rush from the edge.
5 (169)	David Edwards	OT/ Wisconsin	288/4th Round	Edwards has some technique flaws but his hip flexibility and footwork are both adequate. The light-footed former TE battled through injury in 2018. He needs to play lower to earn a roster spot.
7 (243)	Nick Scott	S/Penn State	438/5th Round	The pick of Scott in the seventh round was the classic ode to special teams coordinator John Fassel, a future NFL head coach. Scott was Penn State’s best special teams player in each of the last two seasons. In 2018, he began to find another gear in pass coverage as well.
7 (251)	Dakota Allen	LB/Texas Tech	218/4th Round	Allen trusts his eyes and delivers on contact at a violent clip. The two-time team captain overcame off the field troubles to become one of the Red Raiders team leaders. His short area change of direction rivals that of many of the class’ top defensive backs.

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