29 April 2024
The key is hearing this without overreacting. Estime was profiled as an early-down grinder during his days at Notre Dame, so it’s not surprising to hear Payton describe him in the same way post-NFL Draft. Despite an underwhelming return in 2023 from a torn ACL, Javonte Williams is still expected to enter camp as the lead back and should be viewed as such until something suggests otherwise. The Broncos also have a talented back in second-year pro-Jaleel McLaughlin, and Samaje Perine remains on ...29 April 2024
Ayedze (6'4/308) was an unranked offensive tackle recruit who began his career at HBCU Frostburg State before transferring to Maryland in 2023. His lack of height allows him to be quick out of his stance and take advantage of natural leverage against taller Edges. Though Ayedze’s experience primarily comes as a bookend, he looked comfortable on the interior and took advantage of his range as a mover. What’s puzzling is that while it seems that he possesses the ability to torque down, he some ...
29 April 2024
Crum (6’8/313) started 49 games at Wyoming, with 36 of those starts coming at right tackle. He’s played exclusively on the outside, and earned First-Team All-MWC honors in 2023, despite allowing a career-high in pressures (20) and sacks (4). Crum spent five years at Wyoming but still needs additional work on his technique if he hopes to thrive in the NFL. Barring a massive leap, Crum’s ceiling is that of a backup who can start a game or two as needed.29 April 2024
Cephus (6’3/190) is a fifth-year prospect who was a solid three-year producer for UTSA. Over his final three years, Cephus posted a receiving line of 247-3202-22 while averaging 13.0 YPR. The lanky receiver displayed solid hands for his career, dropping just nine of the 433 targets he saw come his way, but he caught only 39.2 percent of his contested targets. Cephus could offer some depth as an outside receiver but is far from a lock to land on a 53-man roster.29 April 2024
After four seasons of rotational snaps and nearly an entire season lost to injury, Proctor (6’1/199) wouldn’t earn a starting role until 2023. The Owasso HS product had 47 total tackles and 5 pass breakups in his final campaign with the Buckeyes, underwhelming production from a 25 year old draft prospect. He plays instinctively as a slot defender, looking to jump routes underneath and make plays on the ball. Although he has solid short area speed, he finds himself getting stacked by receiver ...29 April 2024
Murphy (6'4/309) was a mainstay on the defensive front in Chapel Hill, starting every single game after his freshman year. The Tar Heels relied on Murphy’s mass and staying power to deploy a fast defense around him. He is constantly aware of his body leverage and utilizes his hands well to maintain control of his gap. Although is not a particularly urgent athlete and won’t gain penetration easily, his strength allows him to be a consistent pocket pusher. It is probably best to keep his respo ...29 April 2024
Robinson (5’11/191) totaled 194 receptions for 2,604 yards and 16 touchdowns during a five-year collegiate career. A former three-star recruit who got his start at Virginia Tech, Robinson transferred to Kentucky ahead of the 2022 season and totaled 81-1049-7 in two years with the Wildcats. He’s one of several slot receivers in this class who have proven to be threats after the catch, averaging 6.9 YAC/REC for his career while forcing a missed tackle on 23.6 percent of his receptions. Robinso ...29 April 2024
Landry missed all of the 2023 season after his 2022 with the Saints was cut short due to an ankle injury. Landry, 31, has appeared in 21 games over his last two seasons played, catching 77 passes for 842 yards and three touchdowns over that span. A career slot receiver who has played 67.1 percent of his snaps from the slot, Landry may not find much room in a Jaguars offense that featured Evan Engram and Christian Kirk a combined 658 times in the slot last season. However, a deal with the team is ...29 April 2024
Worth “up to” $5.5 million, the deal is contingent on a Monday physical, which is no sure thing in Becton’s case. Still, Philly undoubtedly knows what it is getting into. The Eagles, who addressed guard but not tackle during the draft, have needed a swing tackle since losing Jack Driscoll and Sua Opeta in free agency. Becton finally stayed healthy in 2023, but was more part of the problem than solution on the Jets’ right side.28 April 2024
Dell was reportedly a “bystander during a shooting at a private event (where a) teenage gunman wounded 10 people after an altercation,” ESPN reports. Dell was not seriously wounded, and has already been released from the hospital and returned to Houston. Recovering from a major December leg injury, it appears Dell has escaped with “only” a scare. With Stefon Diggs now a Texan alongside Nico Collins, Dell could have problems cracking the top 36 at receiver in 2024, especially if there are ...28 April 2024
Anusiem (6’1/200) is a six-year prospect who transferred to Colorado State ahead of the 2022 season; Anusiem has two years of starting experience under his belt. He played almost entirely on the outside and allowed just 228 yards and one touchdown per PFF in 2022. Unfortunately, he took a step back in 2023, allowing 31-330-4 on 48 targets while breaking up just two passes. He has the size to match up with receivers on the pro level and blew scouts away with solid athletic testing at his pro da ...28 April 2024
Victor (5’9/177) started his career at Hawaii but transferred to Washington State in 2021. He finally broke through in 2023 when he went for 87-850-5, which more than doubled his receiving total from his previous four seasons. Victor played 80.6 percent of his career snaps from the slot and averaged a meager 10.1 YPR for his career. Some experience on special teams could help him stick on a roster but we wouldn’t expect much more than that at this point.28 April 2024
After previous reports that Hartman (6'1/211) was signing with the Bears, the six-year prospect is now set to join the Commanders, who gave him a guaranteed base salary of $225K — a notable amount for a UDFA. After spending five seasons at Wake Forest in which he amassed 12,967-110-41, Hartman closed out his career in 2023 at Notre Dame, throwing for 2689-24-8 while leading the team to a 9-3 record. A willing deep ball thrower who is capable of extending plays from the pocket, but turnovers ha ...28 April 2024
Cephus was reinstated from a season-long suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy and will now have a chance to make the Bills’ roster. Cephus, a former fifth-round pick, has appeared in 22 games over his career, catching 37 passes for 568 yards and four scores while playing 83.1 percent of his snaps from out wide. While this is likely a one-year prove-it deal, the Bills receiving corps may be then enough for Cephus to land a spot on the regular season roster when all is said an ...28 April 2024
Ross retired last season but is now reportedly looking at a comeback. An injury-riddle career limited him to just 37 games over five seasons, and Ross hasn’t taken a regular-season snap since 2021, when he went for 11-224-1 with the Giants. At 28 years old, durability is more of a concern for Ross than age. While it’s possible he does enough to earn an invitation to camp, it’s hard to imagine him making much of an impact even if he does latch on to a roster — in Philly or elsewhere.28 April 2024
McGregor (6’5/257) improved each year throughout his time at Michigan. From not seeing the field at all his Freshman season, a measly 62 snaps the next, to starting three games in 2022, and finally starting all 15 games in 2023. The All-Big Ten honorable mention had 9.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during his final Honorable Mention All-Big Ten campaign. He has a long, lanky frame that needs to be filled out in order to help him play with a better anchor. Despite being a little over 6 ...
