Life Christian, linebacker, Tennessee, 5-11, 225. Hes got great size, but for a kid his size, hes got good feet and hes extremely powerful, Prince George coach Bruce Carroll said. The coach also complimented Harmons coverage on the last play of the state championship game, even though the opposing receiver scored and Highland Springs lost the game. This pick gives Lions GM Brad Holmes options. School Culture. Johnson started all 13 games as a redshirt sophomore and junior at Marshall University. Dameon Pierce looked great as a rookie, Nico Collins is a bigger target, John Metchie III is returning after missing last season with leukemia, and maybe Robert Woods reemerges as a difference-maker. Other two-sport stars who made it big in football took a step back on the baseball team. I think hes going to be a big-time player for them. Criswell also predicted Jones to exceed expectations. Also on the team is Matoaca grad Immanuel Hickman. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (Round 1, No. This one was tough to choose. It needed a reliable third option alongside DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and there was no better available in this class. A starter for Dale as an underclassman, Madison went to Georgia to play his junior year before returning for his senior season at Dale. He skipped his senior season as a result of the pandemic. NFL Of the 32 excellent selections I'm about to run through, 20 were great additions found in Rounds 2-7. I think hes going to surprise people with his impact, probably on the defensive side of the ball. What is unmistakable about Jones is his speed, chiseled frame and the leadership he displayed, even when he had little varsity experience. One of the drafts true success stories, Torrence (6-5 3/8, 330) weighed more than 420 pounds in high school before changing his diet, and he became a first-team All-American last year. 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He jukes and spins and then pushes a button to explode with more speed, another coach said. In 2020, Mitchell had two games with over 60 receiving yards and one with over 100. Young is a little raw, and he had only 1.5 sacks last season, but once he develops his pass-rush moves and is more consistent with a plan of attack there, his game will take off. 43). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Join our linker program. He was a second-team All-American with 12 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss in 2022, and was voted captain as a senior. 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Walker emerged as a junior, playing running back, safety and linebacker for Varina. Life Christian, defensive line, Virginia, 6-3, 250. I'm a hard worker, and if you're on my team, we will win regardless.". The physical traits are there; he just needs some refining. Massive. Harmon picked Oklahoma in August over South Carolina, Penn State, Tennessee and Georgia. Matt Young. Pernell is long and athletic, and has room to add more bulk on once he gets in a college weight room, one recruiter said. Initially a North Carolina-area recruit out of Durham's Hillside High, Martin transferred to Life Christian and "has a big upside," one recruiter said. WebRichmond Senior High School Skip To Main Content Site Map + - Sharing Search WebMail Login Open Menu For technical questions and comments regarding this NFL players The agility and lower-body flexibility really pop on tape, though he's not an overpowering back by any means, and he is just adequate in the pass game. And I'm not sure Chicago needed to pick two defensive tackles -- Florida's Gervon Dexter and Pickens -- on Day 2, especially when it scooped up run-stuffer Andrew Billings in free agency. 3, on his way to a big gain. There's no arguing that Young is the Panthers' best selection, but I have a lot of appreciation for their first Day 2 pick, too. "Knowing what we look for in that position, he was a guy who was very versatile, played multiple sports. Brown is an incredibly hard worker who will carve out a role in this 49ers defense, maybe even lining up as a big nickel in some situations. And as a run-blocker, his quickness shows up in zone-blocking schemes. He can make plays in the backfield (nine tackles for loss last season) and has the range to run down ball carriers. He mixes speeds on his passes, leads receivers into yards after the catch, has mobility when healthy and throws a beautiful deep ball. But I'm excited about what Downs can do in this offense as a quick-game target out of the slot. I liked the value of the third-round dart throw on Davis Mills in 2021, but it's clear he isn't the long-term answer here. Another talent evaluator saw Carter at a camp a few years back, and Carter wowed the staff. And yes, the talented defensive back goes to the team that drafted his father in 1999. How do you not take a quarterback there? Downs, who combined for 2,364 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns over the past two seasons, will be an immediate boost out of the slot, despite being undersized at 5-foot-9 and 171 pounds. Langston Wertz Jr. is an award-winning sports journalist who has worked at the Observer since 1988. While the plan is for Woolfolk to play quarterback on the football team and pitch on the baseball team, it's possible he could end up playing cornerback instead. Now, there's of course the off-field aspect of it all, part of the reason he was No. Detroit (MI) produced the third The Demon Deacons program felt like home from the outset, said Claiborne, who also had offers from Virginia, Virginia Tech, Michigan and West Virginia, among others. Another coach said Gilliam and Harmon are the type of guys who can play Day 1 when they arrive at Oklahoma. Recruiters also love his intangibles as a soft-spoken, humble kid who's smiling all the time and works hard in the classroom. If you go back to 2021, he scored nine times on the ground. I mean, right off the bat, this is arguably the most talented player in this draft class, and the Eagles got him at No. (Cameron, NC) football team in its game Richmond Senior High School on Oct 7, 2022. But come on, Robinson is a different kind of player and has the chance to be truly special. Burgos had 45 tackles, 13 sacks and 23 tackles for loss and was named the Region 4B defensive player of the year and first-team all-state. That's what I see in Bryson. I know running back Saquon Barkley is happy about this pick -- Schmitz takes great angles as a zone blocker at the second level. So rather than reach, why not take the top tight end in the class to give Josh Allen another target? Cornell Powell - DRAFTED NO. 2023 NFL Draft: See where Clemson football players landed Any time a receiver shows the ability to play another sport like basketball and play above the rim, that can make him a very dynamic football player. The Buccaneers need some youth as they reload this roster, and the defensive line just isn't what it was a few years ago. Slotting Tippmann between Alijah Vera-Tucker and Laken Tomlinson will build a wall on the interior, even if New York still needs a long-term answer for the tackle spots. For one, I love his route-running detail -- the way he sells and tempos the route and how well he accelerates out of his cuts. I really love his awareness and think he's going to be a high-level starter for a long time. Having reliable options stacked up the middle means Dallas is free to move Parsons around and let him get after the passer off the edge, and the team is better for it. No moment is too big for him, and he plays with such composure, even when the play is crumbling around him. The Fighting Scots (6-4) will now prepare for their "He's a really hard worker, it means something to him. If I was a running back or quarterback, if I had a joker that looks like that protecting me, I would sleep good every night. Denver is looking for answers. He piled up 1,580 rushing yards and 18 TDs on the ground last season and was one of the nation's most effective backs in the pass game. A scholar-athlete of the month this past fall, Bostic also had offers from William & Mary, Richmond, Columbia, Dartmouth and Brown. Welcome to The Athletic s pick-by-pick grades for Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Coleman had 15 offers according to 247, including Boston College, Rutgers, Old Dominion and JMU. 3 was too rich, especially given what they could get to trade out. There's also the current Kamara situation, which could result in a suspension at some point. WebHermitage (Richmond, VA) NFL Player Stats. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. But flip on the tape from his 2021 breakout season (1,081 yards and 12 touchdown catches), and you'll quickly see why this is a good selection. He's a kid that can probably see some early playing time," Hall said. "He doesn't move like he's 6-8, 340 pounds, size 18 shoe. But I plead you to go watch some highlights before you make an evaluation of Strange. You can't tell me that wasn't part of the thinking for the Pats. He ran a really disappointing 4.65 40 at the combine, but he plays way faster than that. Penn Sate coach James Franklin came to watch Claiborne during King William's state title run, but the Nittany Lions entered Claiborne's recruitment too late to draw him from the first school he visited, Wake Forest. He flies around the field, has enough quickness to spy quarterbacks and can cover tight ends and running backs. Luke Tenuta was an all-state football player in Class 3A at Western Albemarle, recording 52.5 tackles and 11 tackles for loss on the defensive line and receiving all-conference, all-district and all-region honors on the offensive line. He has drawn comparison to Hanover graduate Sam Rogers. The Jets, who needed to address the position, were lurking at No. 24) was a reserve defensive back for the Giants in 1984 and the Colts from 1986-1987. Pittsburgh took care of a big need in Round 1 by selecting offensive tackle Broderick Jones out of Georgia, but corner was still a hole heading into Friday night. NC State is keeping North Carolinas top shooting guard recruit in-state. I will say that the Bears could have addressed the 3-technique spot in Round 1 if they had stayed at No. The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Murphy No. But he can also flex into the slot when necessary. Stout played his first year of college football at Virginia Tech, where he ranked No. 9 and taken Jalen Carter. His 91 forced missed tackles led the country by a significant margin last season. Hitting on the Day 2 and 3 picks is going to be important, and I think a lot of prospects in the Rams' rookie class will have a chance to start at some point this season. Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State (Round 2, No. He racked up 14.5 sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss over the past two seasons.