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12. DORIAN THOMPSON-ROBINSON | UCLA 6015 | 203 lbs. | 5SR Las Vegas, Nev. (Gorman) 11/14/1999 (age 23.45) #1 BACKGROUND: Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the middle child of three, was born in Columbia, S.C. while his mother (Marva), a college professor and administrator, was working on her doctorate at South Carolina. They then lived in Tallahassee before moving to Las Vegas, and Thompson-Robinson started playing football at age 7. He attended Bishop Gorman High School, a private Catholic school and football powerhouse, and likely would have started as a freshman at most other schools. However, he was stuck behind Tate Martell, who signed with Ohio State, on the quarterback depth chart. He was relegated to backup duties his first three years of high school while also seeing some time at wide receiver (eight receiving touchdowns). As a senior, Thompson-Robinson became the starter and completed 68.8 percent of his passes (176-for-256) for 3,275 yards and 38-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He added seven rushing touchdowns. He was named an Under Armour All-American and led Bishop Gorman to a 13-win season and the 2017 state championship. A four-star recruit, Thompson-Robinson was the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the 2018 recruiting class (behind Justin Fields) and the No. 3 recruit in Nevada (behind his high school teammates Palaie Gaoteote IV and Brevin Jordan). Despite attempting just 48 passes over his first three high school seasons, he shined at recruiting camps and picked up several notable offers before he became a starter, including from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee, UCLA and Utah. His final decision came down to Michigan (his mother’s alma mater) and UCLA, and he committed to the head coach Jim Mora Jr. and the Bruins in April 2017. Despite a coaching change at UCLA midway through the 2017 season, Thompson-Robinson stayed committed to the Bruins and new head coach Chip Kelly, becoming the top-ranked recruit in UCLA’s 2018 class. He took advantage of the extra year of eligibility and returned to the program for a fifth season in 2022. During the pandemic, he trained with his older brother (Christopher), who is a professional MMA fighter. Thompson-Robinson graduated with his degree (December 2022). He accepted his invitation to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. STRENGTHS: Quick, twitchy release, regardless if he is stationary or on the move … above-average arm strength and spins lasers with proper weight transfer … naturally accurate in the short-to-intermediate game … displays playmaking instincts with his legs and arm … terrific skill as a runner and shows a timely understanding for when to keep passing plays alive or take off as a ball carrier … has elusive qualities once he reaches the open field and is a true dual-threat (one of only two FBS quarterbacks with 25-plus passing touchdowns and 11-plus rushing touchdowns in 2022) … boasts the toughness, both physical and mental, to power through adversity (head coach Chip Kelly: “He’s the toughest kid I’ve ever been around.”) … plays through minor injuries and set the UCLA record for quarterback starts (48), finishing with a winning record (25-23) as a starter. WEAKNESSES: Slight frame, thin torso and lacks ideal body mass … gets tunnel vision as a passer and doesn’t see all 11 defenders on the field … plays frenetic in the pocket and will lose his bearings … more comfortable escaping the pocket instead of climbing/sliding … guilty of unnecessarily speeding up his process and dropping his eyes too quickly … confused footwork creates uneven platforms, making throws more difficult than they should be … puts too much air on his deep balls with inconsistent downfield placement … his ball security must improve (10 fumbles in 2022, 39 fumbles in his career) … despite staying on the field in college, his body type will lead to durability concerns with teams; missed one game as a sophomore because of a leg injury (September 2019); missed one game after injuring the thumb on his throwing hand (November 2021). SUMMARY: A five-year starter at UCLA, Thompson-Robinson showed steady improvements each season in Chip Kelly’s balanced offensive attack and had his best season as a “super senior” with a school-record 69.6 percent completions. He departs Westwood as the school’s all-time leader in several categories, including total offense (12,537), completions (860), touchdown passes (88) and total touchdowns (116). With his live, accurate arm, the ball spins clean off his hand and his dualthreat skills allow him to create off-schedule plays. Thompson-Robinson handled quite a bit in Kelly’s offense (checks at the line, multiple play options based on presnap reads, etc.), but he is still prone to youthful mistakes, especially when things get hectic. Overall, Thompson-Robinson plays panicked at times and must take better care of the football, but he has an NFL-quality arm with the toughness and ability to create that will appeal to pro teams. His veteran presence will help him compete for a backup role very early in his NFL career. GRADE: 6th-7th Round

15. ISAIAH MCGUIRE | Missouri 6043 | 268 lbs. | 4SR Tulsa, Okla. (Union) 7/27/2001 (age 21.75) #9 BACKGROUND: Isaiah McGuire grew up in the Tulsa area with his mother (Faith Shannon) and started playing football at the youth level. He is close with his father (Tarrick), who played tight end at Oklahoma State (1997-2000) and is now the Assistant Police Chief in Arlington, Texas. McGuire enrolled at Union High School, where he was a four-year letterman on varsity as a defensive end, although he wasn’t a full-time starter as an underclassman. As a senior, he led Union to the 2018 district championship and the Class 6A state semifinal game. McGuire finished with 6.0 sacks and was named an All-District performer. He also lettered in track at Union and set personal bests in the outdoor shot put (49 feet 9 inches) and indoor shot put (47-8). A three-star recruit, McGuire was the No. 81 strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 15 recruit in Oklahoma. Somewhat of a late bloomer, he started to receive recruiting attention after attending camps the summer before his senior year and picked up FCS offers from Abilene Christian, Missouri State and Western Illinois. His hometown Tulsa joined the mixed, followed by Missouri. McGuire visited other schools, including Alabama and Oklahoma State (his parents’ alma mater), but Missouri was his only Power 5 offer, and he signed with the Tigers. He ranked No. 17 in Missouri’s 22-player recruiting class in 2019. McGuire opted out of the 2022 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl. STRENGTHS: Physically impressive with a long-armed, moldable frame and comfortably carries his weight … stout at the point of attack with lateral range in the run game … uses his arm length to quickly play off blocks and find the ball … slams his physical hands into the chest of blockers as a pass rusher to force his way into the pocket (see: his matchup versus Broderick Jones on the 2022 Georgia tape) … unleashes a violent rip-chop move and shows the ability to grab and dispose of blocker’s wrists to access rush lanes … shows enough dip at the top of his rush to tighten his cornering angles and force holding calls … speed is average but displays enough juice to track down ball carriers from the backside or in pursuit … heavy tackler … voted a senior captain and young for his class … productive in the backfield (31.0 TFL in 35 games the last three seasons). WEAKNESSES: Not a sudden rusher and won’t beat blockers with his get-off and speed alone … NFL blockers will catch on to his predictable rush plan … needs to be more consistent with his setup and move timing to maximize execution … pad level gets high, leaving him exposed to down blocks and washouts … late to anticipate side-angled blocks that seal him inside … stack and shed can get too methodical at times … saw more drop-and-cover reps in 2022, but this area isn’t yet a strength to his game … expected better sack/pressure production based on his talent … didn’t bench during the draft process because of his right shoulder. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Missouri, McGuire was a hand-on-the-ground defensive end in defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s 4-2-5 base scheme, although he also reduced inside at times. He led the Tigers in sacks as a junior and senior and planted his flag as one of the best all-around defensive ends in the SEC with his 2022 season. McGuire is stout at the point of attack with the long arms and lateral quickness to defend multiple gaps. Although he isn’t sudden as a pass rusher, he has strong strides and body flexibility to wrap the outside shoulder of offensive tackles or create forceful knockback with his bull rush. Overall, McGuire needs further polishing to truly maximize his skill set, but he is long, agile and powerful enough to effectively leverage blockers and disrupt both the run and the pass. He is a scheme-diverse prospect and projects as a future NFL starter. GRADE: 3rd-4th Round (No. 94 overall)

6. DAWAND JONES | Ohio State 6082 | 374 lbs. | 4SR Indianapolis, Ind. (Ben Davis) 8/6/2001 (age 21.73) #79 BACKGROUND: Dawand Jones, who is an only child, was born and raised in Indianapolis. Basketball was his first love since the age of 5. He attended Ben Davis High School where he focused on basketball and dabbled in football. Jones started playing varsity football as a junior in 2017 and played left and right tackle. He helped Ben Davis to a 14-0 season and won the 6A state title. As a senior, Jones started to blossom on the football field, primarily as the starting right tackle. Still, basketball was his main focus in high school. As a junior, Jones averaged 13.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, helping his team to a 21-win season and a deep run in the playoffs. He improved his numbers to 17.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game as a senior and helped Ben Davis reach the Class 4A state final. Jones was selected to play for the Indiana All-Stars basketball squad and helped sweep the Kentucky All-Stars in June 2019. A three-star recruit, Jones was the No. 86 offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 13 recruit in Indiana. He always saw himself as more of a basketball recruit and received scholarship offers from several Division I programs including Ball State, Bowling Green and Cleveland State. At the start of his senior year, Jones was ready to commit to Kent State to play basketball, but his coaches encouraged him to be patient because they believed football offers would soon arrive. During the season, Mississippi State was his first big offer followed by several national powers like Florida State and Michigan. He considered signing with USC during the early signing period in December 2018, but decided to wait until signing day in February. Jones had a final five of Florida, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State and USC and ended up picking the Buckeyes. Among the 17 recruits in Ohio State’s 2019 class, Jones was the lowest ranked. He accepted his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl but missed most of the week with an injury. STRENGTHS: Extraordinary frame and mass with the wingspan of a Boeing 747 … his initial movements at the snap are well timed and repeatable … smooth mover for his size … doesn’t have rangy feet, but he compensates with his wide body and mile-long arms to reposition/outposition rushers … uses full extension to escort rushers wide of the pocket … he loves to snatch and bury defenders who try to rush down his middle … his pass-blocking balance looks much improved from his 2021 tape … doesn’t allow his length to go to waste in the run game … engulfs in the run game and drives defenders where he wants with his mauling hands … was always a basketball player first, and it has taken time for him to fully dedicate himself to football, but the Ohio State coaches say his energy improved each year … Wisconsin pass rusher Nick Herbig called Jones the best blocker he faced (Herbig: “That guy is a monster.”) … has clear upside with his age (young for a fourth-year senior) and background as a basketball-first athlete who has now embraced football. WEAKNESSES: High cut and sets tall, which leads to leverage breakdowns … ends up on the ground when he overextends and needs to shed the bad habits … gets in his own head and is late to anticipate/counter inside moves, allowing rushers to attack his inside half … tries to get a head start in pass pro, and his sheer size makes it easier for officials to spot when he leaves early (five false starts in 2022) … grabby hands … occasionally leans on blocks in the run game instead of controlling them … would like to see more “nasty” to his finish … his discipline is a work in progress (16 total penalties the last two seasons as a starter) … managing his weight and body composition will be imperative in the NFL (refused to weigh in at the Ohio State pro day) … NFL scouts grade him as a scheme-specific right tackle only. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ohio State, Jones lined up at right tackle in head coach Ryan Day’s zone/RPO-based offense. Although it took time for his mentality to change from “I’m a basketball player” to “I’m a football player,” he showed improvements each year in Columbus, including an All-American senior season in which he didn’t allow a single sack. As a run blocker, Jones flashes the heavy hands to steer and create movement and uses his natural size to cave in defenders on down blocks. As a pass blocker, he is effective when he can quick-set, eliminate space and get his hands on his target before they get into their rush, but covering up inside on wide-nine NFL speed is a different animal. Overall, Jones needs continued refinement with his decision-making and reaction skills, but he is a masher in the run game and his rare size/length and improved balance in pass pro have him on the trajectory to be an NFL starter. He will be valued higher by NFL teams that covet size and run blocking at right tackle. GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 62 overall

8. SIAKI IKA | Baylor 6027 | 335 lbs. | 4JR Salt Lake City, Utah (East) 11/8/2000 (age 22.47) #62 BACKGROUND: Siaki (See-AH-key) “Apu” (AH-poo) Ika (EE-kuh), who is the youngest of five children, grew up in a Polynesian family in Salt Lake City to parents (Falakesi Kiola and Selu Loiola) who migrated from the Tongan islands in the South Pacific. Following in the footsteps of his three older brothers, Ika started playing basketball and football in elementary school and played through middle school. He attended East High School where he played both ways on the offensive and defensive lines. After spending his first two years as a part-time player, Ika became a starter as a junior and posted 128 tackles, 15 sacks, one forced fumble and a blocked kick, leading East to the 2017 Class 4A state championship game (Ika sang the national anthem before the title game). As a senior, he finished with 89 tackles and 14 sacks, earning All-American honors. Ika also lettered in basketball at East. A four-star recruit out of high school, Ika was the No. 13 defensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 2 recruit in Utah (behind WR Puka Nacua). Growing up in a BYU family, he attended Cougars’ games throughout his childhood and had a relationship with head coach Kalani Sitake going back to his pee-wee days. When BYU offered him a scholarship as a freshman in high school, Ika jumped at the opportunity and committed. However, he decided to reopen his recruitment after his junior season once more schools showed interest. Ika had a final five of Florida, LSU, Oregon, USC and Utah and committed to the Tigers and enrolled in January 2019. He played in 13 games as a true freshman at LSU and helped the program win the 2019 national championship. Ika played in four games in 2020 before entering his name into the transfer portal in October 2020. Two months later, he signed with Baylor and rejoined Dave Aranda, who left LSU after the 2019 season to become Baylor’s head coach. His nickname “Apu” came from his older sister, who thought he resembled the monkey “Abu” from the movie “Aladdin” when Siaki was a baby. Ika opted out of the 2022 bowl game and elected to skip his senior season to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to play in the 2023 Senior Bowl, but later pulled out. STRENGTHS: Thick, wide-hipped frame and comfortably carries his 335 pounds … rare quickness, body control and lateral flow for his size … shoots his hands at the snap to get movement and reset the line of scrimmage … uses his length and hand strength to stack, lock out and play peek-a-boo to track backfield action … violent hands to shuck single blocks and bully his way through the shoulder … his go-to as a rusher is an arm-over power move … anchors versus double teams … voted a team captain in 2022 … gives consistent hustle and logged 36.8 defensive snaps per game over his two seasons in Waco. WEAKNESSES: His backfield production plummeted in 2022 … inconsistent snap anticipation … bends well when he wants, but too willing to stand up and play upright at the snap … can be caved by angle blocks when he doesn’t sink and secure his outside leg … can get himself buried when he overextends his upper half and sacrifices his balance … his missed tackle rate increased in 2022 … barrels to the ball, but needs to use better control to finish tackles in confined spaces … suspended one game for an “off-field incident” (September 2021) … needs to stay conditioned and keep his weight under control (was 12 pounds heavier at his pro day compared to the scouting combine). SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Baylor, Ika lined up at nose tackle in head coach Dave Aranda’s hybrid 3-3-5 base scheme, playing multiple techniques (1, 2i, 3) on the interior. After winning a national championship at LSU as a freshman, he followed Aranda to Baylor and earned All-Big 12 honors each of the last two seasons. Ika plays with the power, awareness and joint flexibility to press blockers off his frame and find the football versus the run. For a player his size, he is light-footed with the short-area explosiveness and hand usage to defeat blocks, however, his best flashes can be found on the 2021 tape and he struggled to make backfield plays in 2022 (partly because of his role). Ika is a nimble, disruptive big man with stout, powerful traits, but all of his impressive parts don’t consistently add up to impact plays. He is a toolsy size prospect with a high floor as an early down NFL nose while also flashing the ability to be more. GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 71 overall)

8. CEDRIC TILLMAN | Tennessee 6033 | 213 lbs. | 5SR Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman) 4/19/2000 (age 23.02) #4 BACKGROUND: Cedric Tillman, who is the middle child of three children, grew up in the Las Vegas suburbs and started playing flag football at age 6. He played in the Nevada Youth League and fell in love with football, following in the footsteps of his father and older brother. He attended football powerhouse Bishop Gorman High School, where he was teammates with top recruits like tight end Brevin Jordan (Miami), wide receiver Jalen Nailor (Michigan State), defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (Ohio State) and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA). After waiting his turn as a freshman and sophomore, Tillman recorded eight catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns as a junior as Bishop Gorman completed an undefeated 15-0 season. Catching passes from Thompson-Robinson, Tillman had a breakout senior season with 37 receptions for 774 yards and seven touchdowns, earning second team All-State honors and helping Bishop Gorman to the 2017 state championship. Tillman joined the track team as a senior and was a member of the 4x200 relay team (1:27.19) and participated in the long jump (20 feet 8 inches), high jump (5-10) and triple jump (43-1.25). A three-star recruit, Tillman was the No. 246 wide receiver in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 11 recruit in Nevada. Despite playing at a program known for producing high-level recruits, he went overlooked by college teams. Tillman initially received offers from Hawaii and UNLV, although neither made him a top priority. His talent was noticed by former USC head coach Clay Helton, who didn’t have a spot for him in the Trojans’ 2018 recruiting class, but he tipped off his brother, Tyson Helton, who was then the offensive coordinator at Tennessee. When the Volunteers had a spot open late, they offered Tillman a scholarship days before national signing day. Tillman was ranked as the 19th-best recruit (out of 22 players) in the 2018 Tennessee class. His father (Cedric) caught passes from Steve McNair at Alcorn State (1988-91) and was picked in the 11th round (No. 305 overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. He went on to play four seasons in the league. His older brother (Jamir) was a wide receiver at Navy (2013-16) and considered an NFL prospect but was unable to play professionally because of his military commitment (Cedric wears No. 4 jersey because that was his brother’s number). His younger sister (Janai) is a rising junior volleyball player at College of Southern Nevada. Tillman graduated with his degree in communication studies (December 2021). He opted out of the 2022 bowl game and declined his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl. STRENGTHS: Big, sturdy athlete with above-average length … uses his frame to shield and secure catches … strong, well-timed hands (only five career drops) … has the body control to make adjustments downfield and the catch radius to attack throws away from his body … physical demeanor vs. press and won’t get bullied off his route path … runs with the build-up acceleration to get on top of cornerbacks vertically … tracks the deep ball well (16 receptions of 25-plus yards over the past two seasons) … can make the first man miss on screens … has the body and play strength to knock back and beat up corners as a blocker … caught a touchdown in nine of his final 13 games at Tennessee. WEAKNESSES: Inefficient at the top of routes and must tighten up his footwork/body movements … has work-back instincts underneath, but his sink-and-react is predictable … ran a rudimentary route tree in the Tennessee offense and must develop a more detailed approach to it … tends to lose his speed downfield and lacks a top gear … not elusive and averaged only 2.9 YAC per reception in 2022 … his success rate in contested situations tends to be hit or miss … only lined up on the right side of the formation … missed four games as a senior because of a left ankle injury (September 2022), which required tightrope surgery; also missed an additional two games (to rest his ankle). SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Tennessee, Tillman was an outside receiver in head coach Josh Heupel’s up-tempo, spread offense, lining up exclusively on the right side of the formation. After a breakout junior season, his senior year was marred by an ankle injury, but he still finished top-10 all-time in Tennessee history in touchdown catches (17) and holds the school record for consecutive games (seven) with a touchdown grab. Tillman has above-average hands with the catching range and body type to be effective on slants/stops/comebacks or when tracking downfield. He can open his stride and maintain his acceleration through the stem but lacks the short-area quickness or detailed urgency to easily create separation. Overall, Tillman might be limited to a linear route tree, but he is a big target with the acceleration, play strength and ball skills to exploit perimeter matchups. He has NFL starting traits as an X and should develop into a solid No. 2/3. GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 57 overall)

RIP Bruce my friend.

58 yards my ass that ball was still going for another 20 yards !

Gutted. I met Bruce in London when the Browns played the Vikings he’d had his tickets delivered to my address so I met him to hand them over and he in turn had a Browns board jumper to give it to me! We chatted briefly as he had to meet his wife but he was a true friend to me on this board via PM and the brief chat we did have in person was a fun one filled with laughter. Sleep well my friend.

Obviously Watson is a far better QB than Mayfield but that doesn't mean BM is a bad one. Both things can be true. Clearly the FO and HC were tired of BM's attitude or performance around the place. I think he is good enough to play for a team most years if he grows up a bit, that team will win some games cos of him and it will lose some games cos of him. He deserves some credit for where we were the night he came in against the Jets to how we nearly and probably should have beat the Chiefs in the playoffs (im still not over the head on Higgins). No hard feelings toward him at all and Im surprised any Browns fan would have.

Good stuff Tour, keep punching this thing in the face my good man.

There has to be something behind the scenes we don't know because Mayfield as a player would have suitors there's no doubt about that. Something doesn't add up

That should be that lol

10. DAWSON DEATON | Texas Tech 6054 | 306 lbs. | rSR. Frisco, Texas (Frisco) 5/6/1999 (age 22.98) #50 BACKGROUND: Dawson Deaton, who is one of three children, grew up in Frisco and attended Frisco High, where he was a four-year letterman. After seeing time at offensive tackle as a freshman, he moved to a tight end role in 2014 as a sophomore. Deaton moved to center as a junior and earned Second Team All-District honors. As a senior in 2016, he saw action at both center and guard and helped Frisco to an 8-3 record and playoff appearance for an offense that rushed for 2,861 yards and 31 touchdowns. He earned First Team All-District honors as a senior. A three-star recruit out of high school, Deaton was the No. 6 center in the 2017 recruiting class (three spots behind Creed Humphrey) and the No. 86 recruit in the state of Texas. He received 20 scholarship offers and narrowed that to a top five of Army, Houston, Kansas, Mississippi State and Texas Tech. As the son of a pair of Texas Tech grads, Deaton grew up rooting for the Red Raiders, which led him to signing with them along with his high school teammate Jack Anderson, who was picked in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Deaton’s daughter (Parker) was born in October 2019. His older brother (Jaxson) played on the offensive line at Army (2016-19). Deaton graduated with his degree in marketing (December 2020) and is enrolled in the graduate program. He accepted his invitation to the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl. STRENGTHS: Athletic blocker who can efficiently unlock his lower body flexibility … functional lateral footwork in his pass sets with the body control for sudden adjustments … processes things quickly and patiently and doesn’t play panicked … developed recognition skills vs. stunts and delayed pressures … quick with his hands for early connection … continues to rework his hands post-contact to adjust his positioning … voted a two-time team captain … earned Academic First Team AllBig 12 honors each of the past four seasons … experienced with double-digit starts at center each of the past three seasons. WEAKNESSES: Top-heavy body type with lean lowers … inconsistent leverage in the run game, and lacks the leg power to drive defenders off their spot … only average length, and leaves his chest vulnerable to power … his hand placement often lands wide, sacrificing his pad level as he attempts to recover … has the hand strength to snatch, but the sustain is inconsistent (two holding penalties on the 2021 tapes studied) … finds himself off balance at times in space when working up a level … has a history of minor shoulder injuries that need to be checked out … scouts say he cross-trained at guard and tackle in practice, but is likely a center-only in the NFL. [148] SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas Tech, Deaton was a staple at center in former offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie’s version of the Air Raid offense. He was a two-time team captain for the Red Raiders and earned All-Big 12 honors three consecutive years at center. In the run game, Deaton tends to rely more on athleticism than power and will need to play with improved leverage and balance through contact to hold up vs. NFL defensive linemen. As a pass blocker, he moves well laterally and keeps his head on a swivel (pressures allowed were hard to find on his 2021 tape). Overall, Deaton isn’t a drive blocker, and he battles anchor issues, but he is a solid blocker in the run game and in pass protection thanks to his movements, smarts and patience. He can be an NFL backup center in the right situation. GRADE: 6th-7th Round

23. ISAIAH THOMAS | Oklahoma 6047 | 266 lbs. | rSR. Tulsa, Okla. (Memorial) 12/3/1998 (age 23.40) #95 BACKGROUND: Isaiah Thomas, who is one of four children, grew up in Tulsa with his mother (Leslie Sones). He fell in love with basketball at an early age (he is named after the NBA Hall of Famer) and started playing youth football at age 7. Thomas enrolled at Memorial High and earned immediate starting reps at defensive end as a freshman. As a senior, he posted 71 tackles and 11.0 sacks and was named a U.S. Army All-American. Thomas also played all four years on offense, initially at offensive tackle before moving to tight end as a senior (seven touchdown catches). Thomas played basketball all four seasons and, after losing in the state title game as a junior, he helped lead Memorial to the 2017 Class 5A state championship. He led the team with 11.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a power forward/center. A four-star recruit out of high school, Thomas was the No. 20 weakside defensive end in the 2017 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in the state of Oklahoma. He considered offers from Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee, but in the end, he looked to stay in-state and committed to Oklahoma over Oklahoma State. Thomas earned his undergraduate degree (May 2021). He elected to skip Oklahoma’s 2021 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl. STRENGTHS: Long, moldable frame and looks the part ... heavy-handed rusher who gets blockers moving in reverse ... go-to rush move is a forceful chop/swipe to knock down the reach of blockers ... long-arm and spin moves have improved with each game ... able to make himself skinny to barrel through gaps ... good pursuit from the backside ... holds ground vs. double-teams and not easily rerouted in the run game ... sees through blocks to contain the run on the edge ... four forced fumbles the past two years ... outgoing people-person with a positive attitude that helped make him a senior captain in 2021 ... led the team in sacks each of the past two seasons. WEAKNESSES: Average athlete ... tight-hipped and change-of-direction lags ... below-average tackler and leaves too much production on the field ... plays out of control, which puts a dent in his ability to finish ... doesn’t have the technique or know-how to quickly shed blocks once engaged ... pass rush quickly loses life once his initial attack is stymied ... uninspired secondary moves ... inconsistent motor and may shut down before the whistle ... arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI (June 2021) and didn’t play the season opener vs. Tulane. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Thomas lined up at defensive end (usually the field side) in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s 3-3-5 base scheme. Although he doesn’t have the same athleticism or rush skills as teammate Nik Bonitto, he led the Sooners in sacks each of the past two seasons. Thomas is a stout edge-setter and creates consistent movement at contact when he rushes with momentum, displaying inside/outside versatility. However, he is slow to collect his feet, redirect or break down in space, and the missed plays/tackles pile up on tape. Overall, Thomas has subpar get-off quickness and finishing skills, but he has NFL-level size, length and strength to be a rotational defensive end in a 4-3 base defense, kicking inside in sub packages. GRADE: 4th-5th Round

As opposed to JagWars 🤣

lol I doubt we are drafting for need in round 7

I've lost count the number of times I have read the Browns "won the draft" and those players went on to be....not very good. Think I will wait to see how these guys do before wanting Berry's head on a stick

44. MICHAEL WOODS II | Oklahoma 6011 | 204 lbs. | SR. Magnolia, Texas (Magnolia) 3/19/2000 (age 22.11) #8 SUMMARY: Michael “Mike” Woods II was a three-year starting receiver at Magnolia High, where he combined for 155 catches, 2,988 receiving yards and 41 touchdowns in 31 games over his final three prep seasons. A three-star recruit, he originally committed to SMU before following Chad Morris to Arkansas when he became the Razorbacks’ head coach. After three seasons, he sought out a more explosive offense and transferred to Oklahoma for the 2021 season. Woods has a long, slender frame with some build-up speed to stack coverage on vertical patterns. He uses his length to reach back or snatch the ball outside of his frame, but focus drops plagued him during his career. He is a linear route runner and lacks the instincts or stem deception to routinely snap his hips and create easy separation. Overall, Woods displays a rangy catch radius and long-striding athleticism, but doesn’t have any special qualities to distinguish him on an NFL depth chart. GRADE: Priority Free Agent

17. JEROME FORD | Cincinnati 5104 | 210 lbs. | rJR. Tampa, Fla. (Armwood) 9/12/1999 (age 22.63) #24 BACKGROUND: Jerome Ford attended Armwood High School in Mango, Fla., where he contributed on offense, defense and special teams. Ford was part of a crowded backfield at Armwood and shared snaps with Erin Collins (NC State, Northern Illinois) and Brian Snead (Ohio State, Austin Peay), who were both highly recruited. As a senior, he finished with only 22 carries for 159 yards (7.2 average) and two touchdowns. But the coaches found a home for him at slot receiver to get him on the field, and Ford responded with 42 catches for 827 yards (19.7 average) and eight touchdowns as Armwood advanced to the 2017 Class 6A state championship game. Ford also lined up on defense in the front seven and notched seven tackles and a pair of sacks. He finished his high school career with 22 total touchdowns and scored four different ways (12 receiving, four rushing, three kick returns, three fumble returns). Ford also lettered in track and set personal bests of 10.50 in the 100 meters and 21.96 in the 200 meters. A four-star recruit out of high school, Ford was the No. 12 all-purpose back in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 66 recruit in the state of Florida. He compiled an impressive offer list, including Cincinnati, Nebraska, North Carolina and Tennessee. But once Alabama got involved his senior year, Ford couldn’t say no to Nick Saban and signed with the Crimson Tide. He redshirted in 2018 and started the 2019 season opener but fell behind Najee Harris and Brian Robinson Jr. on the running back depth chart. After the 2019 season, Ford entered the transfer portal, saying he never felt comfortable with Alabama’s culture. He had several Power 5 programs reach out, but his connection with Gino Guidugli (Cincinnati’s former running backs coach and now offensive coordinator) led him to the Bearcats. Ford graduated with his undergraduate degree (December 2021). He elected to skip his final season and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl. [31] YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES 2018: (4/0) 7 37 5.3 0 0 0 0.0 0 Alabama; Redshirted 2019: (4/1) 24 114 4.8 3 2 11 5.5 0 Alabama; Started the season opener 2020: (10/1) 73 483 6.6 8 8 51 6.4 0 Cincinnati 2021: (13/13) 214 1,319 6.2 19 21 220 10.5 1 Cincinnati; First Team All-AAC; AAC Championship Game MVP; Led AAC in rushing Total: (31/15) 318 1,953 6.1 30 31 282 9.1 1 HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP COMBINE 5104 210 30 5/8 9 1/8 73 1/4 4.46 2.61 1.56 31 9’10” - - - (no shuttles or bench press – choice) PRO DAY 5104 211 30 7/8 8 7/8 74 1/8 - - - - - 4.22 7.31 - (stood on Combine runs and jumps) STRENGTHS: Runs with an effective mix of size and speed … quick-footed with the lateral agility to change his gaps while staying square … efficiently collects his feet in the open field with the plant-and-go burst to frustrate pursuit angles … has a take-it-the-distance linear gear with three rushes of 75-plus yards in 2021 (40-yard dash confirmed his speed on tape) … flashes compact power and keeps his feet pumping through contact to make it difficult on tacklers … shows soft hands on screens and wheel routes … adapted well with the Cincinnati program (head coach Luke Fickell: “He embodied the ‘humble and hungry’ culture we have built here.”) … only one season of starting wear and tear on his body … excellent production in 2021, becoming just the fifth player in school history to reach 1,300 rushing yards in a season. WEAKNESSES: Spotty creativity at the line of scrimmage, and will hesitate without a clear point-of-entry … inconsistent run patience, and runs into traffic … needs to improve his timing to hit the lane as it develops … runs with high pads and takes too many blows to his body … exposes the ball and increases the odds of it coming loose (six fumbles on his 316 offensive touches at Cincinnati) … inconsistent pass protection technique and base strength … missed one game as a senior because of a left ankle injury (November 2021). SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Cincinnati, Ford became the Bearcats’ lead back as a junior in former offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s spread RPO offense. The Alabama transfer was a key reason behind Cincinnati’s run to the 2021 College Football Playoffs, leading the AAC in rushing and matching the school record for rushing touchdowns (19) in a season. Ford has the lateral footwork and body strength to keep plays alive, flashing the open-field juice to gash defenses (averaged 6.1 yards per carry in his career). However, his vision and patience lack consistency, and he needs to improve his ball security and blocking to maintain the trust of his coaches. Overall, Ford has room to improve his eyes and timing at the line of scrimmage to be more of a creator, but he has an effective blend of size, strength and speed with upside catching the football. He can provide a punch to an NFL team’s depth chart. GRADE: 6th Round

Browns give up #118 for pick #156 and a 2023 4th round pick from Minnesota

4. PERRION WINFREY | Oklahoma 6035 | 290 lbs. | SR. Maywood, Ill. (Lake Park) 8/15/2000 (age 21.70) #8 BACKGROUND: Perrion (PAIR-ee-ahn) Winfrey grew up in West Chicago before his mother (Chantel Walker) moved them to the suburbs. He started playing football in the fifth grade and attended Lake Park High, where he was a three-year letterman playing defensive end and defensive tackle on defense and tight end on offense. Winfrey earned All-Conference honors as a junior with 32 tackles and 7.0 sacks. As a senior, he finished with 43 tackles and 8.0 sacks, again earning All-Conference honors. A three-star defensive tackle recruit out of high school, Winfrey was the No. 128 defensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 49 recruit in the state of Illinois. He received an offer from Virginia Tech and interest from dozens of other Power 5 programs, but his academics made him a non-starter for most teams. After not qualifying for Division I, Winfrey attended Iowa Western Community College, where he posted 27 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks as a freshman. As a sophomore, he finished with 28 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. A four-star JUCO recruit, Winfrey was the No. 1 defensive tackle and the No. 1 JUCO recruit overall in the 2020 recruiting class. He received scholarship offers from Alabama, LSU, Penn State, Texas and others before committing to Oklahoma. Winfrey opted out of the 2021 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl, earning Game MVP honors. YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES 2018: Iowa Western Community College 2019: Iowa Western Community College 2020: (11/8) 19 6.0 0.5 0 3 0 Oklahoma; Second Team All-Big 12; Blocked FG 2021: (12/12) 23 11.0 5.5 1 0 0 Oklahoma; Second Team All-Big 12; Opted out of bowl game Total: (23/20) 42 17.0 6.0 1 3 0 HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP COMBINE 6035 290 35 1/4 10 1/4 84 3/4 4.89 2.85 1.71 - - - - - (no jumps, shuttles, bench – left ham) PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (DNP – left hamstring pull at Combine) STRENGTHS: Intimidating size with rare wingspan and length ... plays like a bull in a China shop ... heavy, powerful hands to beat up and displace blockers ... forces his way through bodies with rip/swipe moves to create his own rush lanes ... able to scrape laterally until he finds the weak spot on the line of scrimmage ... uses his length to lock out and control blockers ... outstanding effort to chase plays up and down the line ... forceful tackler with outstanding grip strength to finish once he gets his hands on the ball carrier ... blocked a FG in 2020 ... outstanding backfield production with 40.5% of his tackles occurring in the backfield ... dominant Senior Bowl performance during the week and earned game MVP honors. [185] WEAKNESSES: High cut with lower body stiffness ... below average change of direction skills ... struggles to break down in small spaces (like the backfield), leading to missed tackles and production left on the field ... too willing to sacrifice his balance for the bull rush, slamming into blockers and ending up on the ground ... plays with tall pads and allows blockers to get underneath him ... marginal instincts and flows with the action instead of tracking the football ... undisciplined and still maturing on and off the field (nine penalties in his 23 games at Oklahoma) ... most of his weight is in his upper half ... averaged only 1.9 tackles per game in 2021 and didn’t have more than three tackles in any game as a senior. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Winfrey lined up at nose guard in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s 3-3-5 base scheme. It was tough to get an accurate read on him in the Sooners’ slanting front, however, his skills were unleashed at the Senior Bowl and allowed him to show scouts his flashes of dominance. Winfrey has an imposing frame and length that no blocker wants to deal with, playing with the shock in his hands to jar blockers or toss bodies from his path. His tendency to play tall and inability to break down and be flexible leads to missed plays in the backfield. Overall, Winfrey needs to improve his pad level and play discipline, but his size, energy and the power in his hands help him to terrorize blockers. He has NFL starting-level traits. GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 53 overall)

Dane Brugler