It’s time to give the big men up front some love. The defensive tackles are always an interesting group to evaluate and ordinate, in part because they come in different sizes and styles of play.
I just dove into a handful of these players in the last week or so, and the more I watch the group, the more I do like the DT class overall. Still need to watch more of most of these guys, as this is more on first impression and preliminary study for all but the top two, who I’ve watched extensively and really like.
Wide receivers (via Brennen Rupp)
1. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
What stands out: Variety of ways in which he beats blockers
2. T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
What stands out: Quickness to shed and finish for his size
3. Leonard Taylor, Miami FL
What stands out: High-end athletic potential that is growing in technical aptitude nicely
4. Darius Robinson, Missouri
What stands out: Power-to-speed moves and the ability to play anywhere out to EDGE
5. Byron Murphy, Texas
What stands out: Hot motor and ever-improving hand and shoulder usage
6. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
What stands out: Attack mentality and skill but an odd size/body type to play inside full-time
7. Michael Hall, Ohio State
What stands out: Two-step burst and functional power in any direction
8. Kris Jenkins, Michigan
What stands out: Athletic 1-tech with a high-end football IQ
9. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
What stands out: Balance and power for a taller inside player
10. McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M
What stands out: Burst for his size and finishing power
11-20
11. Tyliek Williams, Ohio State
12. Braden Fiske, Florida State
13. Mekhi Wingo, LSU
14. Howard Cross III, Notre Dame
15. Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia
16. Keenan Stewart, UTEP
17. Maason Smith, LSU
18. Dontrez Brown, Bowling Green
19. Dewayne Carter, Duke
20. Marcus Harris, Auburn
