LondonBrown

He’s gone pretty low to me https://x.com/bobbyburger41/status/1703941473605992656?s=20 Don’t watch if you scare easily

Did Fitzpatrick put a punk hit on NC or was it just bad luck

He had a terrible injury in college I recall and made it back to become one of the best around in the big league Warrior get well soon Nick

Chubb looks hurt 😞

Those play calls on 3rd and 4th when needing one yard were a fucking joke

I’m concerned. He’s miles from what he was in Houston

Wasted turnovers are an easy way to lose a NFL game

Two pass plays why

Delpit is balling under Schwartz !

Man what a start

How many cyclists nearly hit you? The damn things are everywhere out there Short hop from London I’ve been twice and hated it both times

What a win to start. There’s been some clips on Twitter of what Schwartz has done differently with Garrett which look easy if you know how to coach.

Rappaport conforms he’s torn his ACL and wont play again

Texans in Cleveland when we were playing pretty well with Hoyer at QB I think we were 7-4 going into the game We stunk the place out, the fans wanted Hoyer benched and JJ Watt scored a TD…..on offense 😂 I think we then lost every game from that one until the end of the season

Phelps has a chance of making the roster for sure!

24. CHARLIE THOMAS | Georgia Tech 6025 | 216 lbs. | 5SR Thomasville, Ga. (Thomasville) 1/31/2000 (age 23.24) #1 BACKGROUND: Charlie Thomas, who is one of four children, grew up in south Georgia and started playing pee wee football at age 6. He attended Thomasville High School and was a four-year varsity letterman, playing on both sides of the ball. Thomas posted 62 tackles and two interceptions as a junior, earning honorable mention All-State honors. As a senior safety, he led Thomasville to an undefeated regular season and the school’s first regional title in a decade, finishing the 2017 season with a 12-1 record. Thomas posted 78 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss and one interception, adding 242 rushing yards, 442 receiving yards and five total touchdowns (three rushing, two receiving) while also seeing snaps at quarterback. He again earned All-State honors and was a U.S. Army All-American. Thomas also lettered in basketball and track and set personal bests in the long jump (14 feet 11 inches) and triple jump (33-9.5). A three-star recruit, Thomas was the No. 48 safety in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 67 recruit in Georgia. He picked up offers from Troy and Tulane as a sophomore and then Colorado State, South Alabama and Vanderbilt as a junior. Prior to his senior season, Thomas received several SEC offers, including Auburn, Mississippi State, Missouri and Ole Miss. But the 180-pound defensive back was drawn to Georgia Tech, which offered him as both a safety and wide receiver with the chance to play right away. He was the fifth-highest-ranked recruit in the Jackets’ 2018 class. After initially playing as a defensive back, Thomas moved to linebacker in his first season on campus. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility because of COVID rules and returned to school for a fifth season. Thomas graduated with his degree in business administration (December 2021) and is pursuing his graduate degree in general studies in history, technology and society. He accepted his invitation to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. STRENGTHS: Unlocks his hips, trusts his eyes and immediately accelerates … above-average play speed to the perimeter, and covers a lot of green … shows secondary quickness after escaping blockers … has the athleticism to play the cutback by the ball carrier … takes fast angles downhill, and stocked his college tape with plenty of plays at or behind the line of scrimmage … range translates to coverage, including his ability to stay stride-for-stride with backs, tight ends and receivers … feels routes coming and hunts crossers … was asked to wear multiple hats based on personnel, playing a variety of nickel and linebacker alignments … had his best statistical season as a senior. WEAKNESSES: Thin-framed and looks more like a safety than a linebacker … doesn’t have the growth potential to add much more mass … mediocre play strength and struggles to punch himself off blocks … lack of length and force will be highlighted in the tackle box … too easily knocked off schedule by roadblocks … needs to do a better job settling his feet to square up moving targets as a tackler … accelerator can get stuck in overdrive at times, allowing even slow-footed quarterbacks to shake him … had two targeting penalties in 2022 and needs to be more controlled with his strike zone. SUMMARY: A five-year starter at Georgia Tech, Thomas played the “Money” linebacker position in defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker’s 4-2-5 base scheme. A high school defensive back, he made the transition to linebacker for the Yellow Jackets and was consistently productive, including a career-year in 2022 with 112 tackles. With his versatile athleticism, Thomas lined up everywhere on tape and showed outstanding short-area burst and acceleration in the open field (confirmed by his 1.55 10-yard split and 4.55 40-yard dash at the Combine). He is a magnet to the football when kept clean but can be too easily knocked off his path and needs to be more controlled as a finisher. Overall, Thomas will have a tough time overcoming his lack of strength, but he is fast-flowing in pursuit, and his play range expands his usefulness. He is a potential special-teamer with development potential as a nickel backer. GRADE: Priority Free Agent

23. LONNIE PHELPS | Kansas 6023 | 244 lbs. | 4SR Cincinnati, Ohio (Mount Healthy) 8/24/2000 (age 22.68) #47 BACKGROUND: Lonnie Phelps Jr. started playing football at the pee-wee level as a defensive end and continued through middle school. He was mentored by his father (Lonnie Sr.), who helped him develop his pass-rush skills. He enrolled at Mount Healthy High School (same alma mater as Detroit Lions’ running back David Montgomery), where he earned a starting role as a freshman. Phelps earned All-District honors as a sophomore with 46 tackles and a conference-best 9.0 sacks. As a junior, he was named the conference Defensive Player of the Year with 76 tackles, 10.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, three blocked kicks and one interception. Phelps CONTENTS [178] earned first team All-State honors as a senior captain and was named the 2018 District Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his final season with 100 tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and four blocked kicks. Phelps also lettered in basketball at Mount Healthy. A three-star recruit, Phelps was the No. 87 weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 61 recruit in Ohio. He was underrecruited and didn’t receive many serious looks from FBS programs. Phelps verbally committed to Miami (Ohio) as a junior and finished as the third highest-ranked recruit in the RedHawks’ 2019 class. After three years at Miami, he entered the transfer portal and received an offer from Kansas on the same day. Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold was familiar with Phelps from his time coaching in the MAC (Phelps recorded his first collegiate sack in 2019 against Leipold’s Buffalo). Phelps was also pursued by Virginia Tech and several other programs, but he committed to Kansas and enrolled in January 2022. He accepted his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl. STRENGTHS: Bursts off the ball to race around the arc or fire through the B-gap … attacks the corner with momentum and naturally low pads … cat-like lateral quickness to work inside counters and effectively cross the face of blockers … forces linemen to keep their feet moving, creating opportunities … uses a swift swiperip move to clear the blocker’s outside shoulder … violently chops at the quarterback’s arm once he reaches the pocket (see: strip sack on 2022 Kansas State tape) … blows through arm blocks with his body lean and power … agility helps him secure open-field tackles … high-motor pursuit player and chases runs away from him … plays with enduring toughness … consistent production the last two seasons, at two different programs. WEAKNESSES: Well-developed muscle tone but undersized with shorter-than-ideal arms … inconsistent versus the run … long-armed blockers will control him once they get into his frame … rush success is more flash than consistency … hands are active but not always purposeful … overeager for contact and would benefit from more finesse in his game … undisciplined tendencies, including seven penalties in 2022 (five offsides, one facemask, one unnecessary roughness) … lack of length puts a dent in his tackling … did more zone dropping after he transferred to Kansas, but it’s still new territory for him … didn’t play on kick or punt teams in 2022. SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Kansas, Phelps lined up at boundary defensive end in defensive coordinator Brian Borland’s 4-3 base scheme. After three seasons at Miami (Ohio), Phelps looked to challenge himself in a more talented conference and led the Jayhawks in sacks and tackles for loss. Phelps is quick off the ball and rushes with both speed and power, maneuvering his frame to force entry into the backfield from different angles. Though he plays with better physicality than bigger defenders, he needs to adapt more refined hands/timing as both a pass rusher and run defender to stay on the field. Overall, Phelps’ lack of size/length will be a limiting factor for him versus NFL competition, but he is a pesky player to block because of his get-off and menacing energy in pursuit. He projects as a scheme versatile sub-rusher. GRADE: 4th-5th Round

29. TANNER MCCALISTER | Ohio State 5104 | 191 lbs. | 5SR Rockwall, Texas (Heath) 1/27/2000 (age 23.25) SUMMARY: Tanner McCalister was born in Dallas and was a four-year letterman at Rockwall-Heath High, rushing for 2,443 yards in prep career. He also logged five forced fumbles and four interceptions at cornerback. A three-star recruit, McCalister committed to Arkansas before flipping to Oklahoma State, where he played corner before moving to safety in 2020. For his final season, he followed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and transferred to Ohio State as a slot safety (and became an extra coach on the field, helping OSU defenders transition to the new scheme). Hyper-alert in coverage, McCalister moves like a former corner with terrific footwork/fluidity to transition from his pedal and defend multiple routes. He strikes with timing and authority but must fine-tune his tackling angles and techniques. Overall, McCalister doesn’t have elite size/speed and is somewhat of a tweener, but NFL coaches will appreciate his instincts, urgency and nose for the football. GRADE: Priority Free Agent

33. HASSAN HALL | Georgia Tech 5102 | 196 lbs. | 5SR Atlanta, Ga. (Maynard Jackson) 8/28/2000 (age 22.66) SUMMARY: Hassan Hall was a standout football and track athlete at Maynard Jackson High, where he placed second at states in the 100 meters (10.63 seconds) as a senior. He played both ways with 728 rushing yards, 98 tackles and three interceptions. A three-star recruit, he committed to Louisville (over Syracuse) but struggled to earn a regular role in the Cardinals’ backfield. He transferred back home for his fifth year and led Georgia Tech in rushing in 2022. Hall averaged 23.5 yards per kick return (110 attempts, 2,581 yards, two touchdowns) in his career. (He didn’t return punts but looked great fielding punts at his pro day). He is a strong-striding athlete with the field speed to destroy pursuit angles. His vision tends to run hot and cold, leading to indecision, but his agility helps him create on the go. Overall, Hall doesn’t have the statistical resume to get you excited, but his home-run speed gives him a chance to earn a roster spot as a returner and reserve. GRADE: Priority Free Agent

21. MOHAMOUD DIABATE | Utah 6034 | 225 lbs. | 4SR Auburn, Ala. (Auburn) 5/18/2001 (age 21.94) #3 BACKGROUND: Mohamoud (mah-mood) Diabate (dee-ah-bah-tay), who has three sisters, was born and raised in Auburn. His parents immigrated to the United States in 1988 from the west African country of Mali and grew up speaking several languages, including Bambara, the national language of Mali. His father (Youssouf) is a professor of agricultural and resource economics at Tuskegee University. Diabate started playing football in the fifth grade and later attended Auburn High School where he was a three-year starter on varsity as a linebacker and defensive end. He played in only four games as a sophomore because of a life-threatening staph infection that put him in the hospital. Diabate returned to the field as a junior and led Auburn to a 10-win season, posting 82 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and three blocked kicks to earn first team All-State honors as the Class 7A Lineman of the Year. As a senior, Diabate finished with 35 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks and was named a U.S. Army All-American. A four-star recruit, Diabate was the No. 6 outside linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 6 recruit in Alabama (behind wide receiver George Pickens and quarterback Bo Nix). His offer sheet starting to fill up after his sophomore season, starting with Virginia followed by Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. The top programs in the SEC soon followed, and Diabate considered both Alabama and Auburn, but was drawn to the diversity of Gainesville. He is a devout Muslim, and his faith is a central part of his daily life, praying multiple times a day and regularly attending Islamic religious centers. Diabate committed to Florida before his senior season and was the sixth-ranked recruit in the Gators’ 2019 class (behind Kaiir Elam). He enrolled early in January 2019 and played three seasons at Florida. After the 2021 season, Diabate entered the transfer portal because he wanted a “better situation” and chose Utah to fill the shoes of Devin Lloyd. His older sister (Fanta) ran track at UAB (2014-17). Diabate graduated with his degree in sociology (May 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. STRENGTHS: Long, rangy body type with a large wingspan … runs like a gazelle and attacks in a hurry … straight-line explosive, which is especially evident as a blitzer when he can split gaps or threaten the edges (see 2022 USC tape) … frequently makes run stops at or behind the line of scrimmage thanks to his aggressive nature and speed … loads up behind his pads for thump at contact … isn’t always effective but is more than willing to scrap and press off blocks … versatile experience, playing multiple different positions between his time at Florida and Utah. WEAKNESSES: Lean-framed and thin-limbed, lacking desired muscle mass … upright and long-legged, hindering his ability to abruptly change directions or adjust his tackling angles … has a tendency to unravel and lose balance when pursuing shifty ball carriers in space … late to sort through blocking combinations as an inside linebacker … raw hand use and can be overwhelmed by climbers … overaggressive in coverage and struggles to maintain tight spacing in man-to-man … doesn’t see through tight ends to the quarterback, and frequently bites on route fakes … lack of career ball production reflects his savvy in coverage … underwent labrum surgery following the 2021 season prior to his transfer to Utah, missing 2022 spring practices. SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Utah, Diabate played “Mac” linebacker in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s hybrid 4-2-5 scheme. A high school pass rusher, he moved to off-ball linebacker as a sophomore at Florida and took over Devin Lloyd’s role in the Utes’ defense in 2022, leading the team in tackles for loss. With his length and speed, Diabate covers a lot of ground and has intriguing blitzing potential from various alignments. His read-and-react vs. the run is underdeveloped, and he struggles to diagnose route concepts (throws in his direction usually resulted in completions). Overall, Diabate is an aggressive and explosive linear athlete, but the game often moves too fast for him, leaving him out of position vs. the run and the pass. He projects as a developmental run-and-chase defender who will need to earn his roster spot on special teams. GRADE: 6th-7th Round

18. RONNIE HICKMAN | Ohio State 6004 | 203 lbs. | 4JR South Orange, N.J. (DePaul Catholic) 10/11/2001 (age 21.54) #14 BACKGROUND: Ronnie “Rocket” Hickman Jr., who has four siblings (two brothers on his mom’s side and two sisters on his dad’s side), grew up in South Orange and started playing football and lacrosse at a young age. He played for the Maplewood-South Orange Packers at the pee wee level with his father (Ronnie Sr.) serving as commissioner of the program and his mother (Hanifah Crawley) the president. Hickman enrolled at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne where he was a two-sport standout in football and lacrosse. A four-year letterman, he saw varsity action as a freshman and played both offense (wide receiver) and defense (safety). After a breakout sophomore season, Hickman led DePaul to an 8-3 record and the 2017 non-public Group 3 state title, finishing his junior year with 44 catches for 809 yards and 10 touchdowns along with 44 tackles, 11 passes defended and two interceptions. In four games as a senior, he posted 26 catches for 609 yards and nine touchdowns with 19 tackles on defense before a knee injury ended his 2018 season. He finished his prep career with 1,418 receiving yards and 22 total touchdowns. A U.S. Army All-American in football, Hickman was also a high school All-American in lacrosse and played at the club level for Building Blocks Lacrosse. A four-star recruit, Hickman was the No. 10 safety in the 2019 class and the No. 3 recruit in New Jersey. His first scholarship offer came from Rutgers to play lacrosse, and he committed as a freshman. However, Hickman realized football was his better long-term sport, especially once he started to receive several high-profile offers. He narrowed down his final six to Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers and Virginia Tech. He grew up a Buckeyes fan, so there was no surprise when he committed to Ohio State in April 2018. Because of his torn ACL as a senior, Hickman was forced to redshirt in 2019 as he rehabbed. When he was a toddler, he was given the “Rocket” nickname by his father because of the way he would try to take off and run when he was crawling. Hickman graduated with a degree in human development and family sciences. He elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Hickman accepted his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl. STRENGTHS: Long, lean-muscled frame … talented linear athlete to pedal, collect himself and drive … didn’t surrender many explosive plays with zero touchdowns allowed in 2022 … attacks the run with fast angles, finding the quickest route from A to B … uses long-striding speed to beat blockers to the point and leverage outside run plays … utilizes wide base and low pads to be a physical tackler … was a regular on kick coverage and punt return duties in 2022 … finished his Buckeyes career with 26 straight starts … experienced in the box, slot and as a single-high defender. WEAKNESSES: Needs to better use his long levers to fight off blocks for quicker detachments … plays tall and tight-hipped, impeding the acceleration out of transitions versus slot speed … lateral agility will be challenged versus NFL tight ends in isolated matchups … questionable peripheral vision and late to feel route combinations mid-pedal … play recognition tends to be a half beat behind … doesn’t take many chances in coverage … can tweak tackling mechanics to be more reliable and forceful … needs to continue bulking up and would benefit by getting to 210-215 pounds … suffered a torn ACL in his right knee (October 2018) as a senior in high school, forcing him to redshirt at Ohio State; unable to work out at the combine or pro day because of a right hip labrum injury (March 2023). SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Hickman played the “adjuster” safety position in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ 4-2-5 base scheme. After playing the hybrid “bullet” role as a linebacker/safety in 2021, he transitioned to more of a free safety as a junior, which cut his tackles in half from the previous year, but he led the Buckeyes in passes defended in 2022. Hickman takes sound angles to the ball when his eyes are in position, and his keys help him anticipate the play design. However, his tape does not show a quick-reaction player from depth, and his conservative nature led to ball production left on the field. Overall, Hickman is a long, linear athlete with baseline physical traits, but you wish he saw things a half second sooner and was more aggressive making plays on the ball. He projects as a special-teamer and rotational NFL “robber” safety. GRADE: 5th-6th Round

Now that the UDFA names are coming in......if they are profiled I will add them

That’s correct mate but I’m back in England now. Much to my dismay!

4. LUKE WYPLER | Ohio State 6025 | 303 lbs. | 3JR Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional) 5/3/2001 (age 21.98) #53 BACKGROUND: Luke Wypler (WHIP-ler), who has four half-siblings, was born and raised in New Jersey and grew up playing multiple sports, including baseball, lacrosse and hockey. However, he started to lean toward football as his go-to sport in middle school. After growing up in central New Jersey with his mom, Wypler moved in with his dad in eastern New Jersey when he was 14 so he could enroll at St. Joseph Regional School, a college preparatory school and one of the top football programs in the state. Wypler earned the starting left tackle job as a sophomore and took home first team All-League and second team All-County honors. As a junior left tackle, he led St. Joseph to a 10-win season and the 2018 state championship. After a wrestling injury in the offseason, Wypler moved from left tackle to right tackle for his senior season and was named first team All-State and a 2019 U.S. Army All-American. He also earned letters in lacrosse and wrestling in high school. A four-star recruit, Wypler was the No. 2 center in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in New Jersey. He started to receive FBS offers following his sophomore season, picking up scholarships from Rutgers, Florida, Stanford, Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State over a one-month span. With two-dozen offers, Wypler took numerous visits before settling on Ohio State and stayed committed after Urban Meyer’s retirement. He was the second-highest ranked offensive lineman in the Buckeyes’ 2020 recruiting class, behind only Paris Johnson Jr. His father (Al) played linebacker at East Stroudsburg State. After Luke enrolled at Ohio State, Al bought a house in west Columbus that he shares with his son. Luke’s mom (Michele Desimone) is a nurse. His parents are divorced. Wypler elected to skip his final two seasons of eligibility and enter the 2023 NFL Draft. STRENGTHS: Athletic mover with the first step and joint flexibility to get underneath defenders … executes well laterally to reach or pull … highly efficient on combos and climbs to pass off defensive tackles before reaching the second level … displays patient weight distribution and strong hands to redirect/mirror in his pass sets … his hands stay accessible for quick resets if he gets swiped … adjusts well with gap exchanges and his peripheral vision is an asset … made major strides with his snap/delay penalties between his sophomore and junior seasons … coachable, high-intangible player with the mental capacity for the NFL game (also adds plenty of dry humor) … durable player who started all 26 games the past two seasons. WEAKNESSES: Short arms and can be flattened out if he doesn’t initiate first contact … struggles to regain leverage against power or long-arm moves … shaky anchor and it will be tougher for him to “lose slowly” versus NFL bull rush … can do a better job rolling his hips to add explosion at contact … doesn’t consistently drive defenders in the run … quick to climb, but inconsistent breakdown in space to lock down linebackers … questionable position flexibility with 100 percent of his snaps coming at center in college. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Wypler was entrenched at center in head coach Ryan Day’s zone/RPO-based offense. A high school offensive tackle, he made the move inside, where he was the starting center for all 25 of C.J. Stroud’s college starts. (Stroud: “Luke is probably one of the smartest people I have ever been around … the smartest O-lineman I’ve ever met in my life.”) Wypler is a quick, efficient mover with outstanding football IQ and communication skills. However, he labors to sustain if not perfectly square, especially with defenders on his edge, and can be stacked when he isn’t in position to break contact. Overall, Wypler is sawed-off and will be force-fed his vegetables as he adapts to NFL power, but his above-average athleticism and handwork help him stay in position. He is ideally suited for a zone team and projects as an NFL backup with potential to be more. GRADE: 4th-5th Round

13. CAMERON MITCHELL | Northwestern 5106 | 191 lbs. | 4JR Bolingbrook, Ill. (Bolingbrook) 9/8/2001 (age 21.64) #2 BACKGROUND: Cameron “Cam” Mitchell, who is the middle child of three (older sister and younger sister), was born in Chicago and grew up in the suburb of Bolingbrook. He started playing football at age 5 and was mostly a WildDawg quarterback throughout the youth levels. Mitchell also played soccer, baseball and basketball growing up, but was football-only once he got to high school. He enrolled at Bolingbrook High School, where he was a four-year starter on varsity at cornerback (played only on defense). Mitchell was named a team captain and All-Conference his junior and senior years while also earning All-Area and All-State in his final season. He finished his prep career with five interceptions. A three-star recruit, Mitchell was the No. 106 cornerback in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 22 recruit in Illinois. After his sophomore season, he picked up a pair of MAC offers (Bowling Green and Northern Illinois) followed by Northwestern. Mitchell flirted with nearby schools like Minnesota, Notre Dame and Wisconsin, but Northwestern was his only Power 5 offer, and he committed prior to his senior year. Mitchell, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Evan Hull were three of the Wildcats’ lowest recruits in the 2019 class. He followed in the footsteps of his close friend and former Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome, whom he has known since he was 11. Cameron’s father (Deon) was a running back, wide receiver and return man at Northern Illinois (1994-98) and accounted for 4,732 career all-purpose yards. Mitchell elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2023 NFL Draft STRENGTHS: Plays with enough size, speed and length to stay in phase … footwork stays controlled and on top of routes to contest stop/comeback routes … solid technician with athletic transitional skill out of his breaks … anticipatory and feels route combinations around him (comfortable with two-to-one reads) … shows excellent timing once he locates the football to gracefully disrupt passing windows without going through receivers … physically competitive in press and downfield, and receivers know they are in for a dogfight … quick to support the run and stays loose in his breakdown to finish in space (11 tackles on 2022 Penn State tape) … called for only two coverage penalties in 2022 … productive on special teams (seven career tackles) and well-schooled to be a core teams guy … has the skill set to play inside or outside. WEAKNESSES: Lacks recovery burst, giving skilled receivers a chance to create separation when caught on his heels … can be fooled by initial route movements, and excitement to attack passing lanes will draw him out of position … only two career interceptions and left a few others on the field … enthusiastic, physical hands to connect in press, but needs to break that contact post-release (see 81-yard catch allowed on 2022 Duke tape) … can be covered up by perimeter blocks and needs to improve his hand use to gain his freedom … improved tackling technique will help compensate for his average size and play strength against downhill runners. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Northwestern, Mitchell played boundary cornerback in former defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil’s base Cover 4 scheme. When his close friend, Greg Newsome, was banged up late in the 2020 season, he stepped into his role and quickly developed into one of the team’s best defensive players. A smooth, competitive corner, Mitchell has athletic footwork with the play strength and coverage timing to disrupt passing windows (he just needs to pull down more interceptions). Though he is fearless jumping plays, NFL quarterbacks will look to expose his greedy tendencies and catch him out of position. Overall, Mitchell needs to continue and develop his eye discipline to better match up with NFL receivers, but his athleticism, aggressiveness and smarts give him the scheme-versatility that NFL teams desire. He will be ready to compete for NFL starting reps as a rookie. GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 85 overall