DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

Pros: Athleticism, Technique, Pass rush 

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Cons: Double teams, power rush

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Archetype: Balanced

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Comparison: (Heavier) Braden Fiske

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Scouting Report:  Mason Graham is a freak of nature. At 6”4 320 lbs, he moves with an amazing burst and gets off once the ball is snapped. He is very technically sound as a player, is very strong in holding his gap in the run game, and is a talented pass rusher from the inside out. He is versatile, able to play as a 1 tech, 3 tech or over the tackle as 4 tech on pass rushing downs. He is a high motor player. He does struggle with taking on double teams and needs to develop more of a power rush moveset as DT. Overall I can see why Mason Graham is high on Draft boards and given his talent and impact at the DL position, he is a blue collar prospect that falls somewhere in the top 10. 

Pros: Disruptive, High awareness, good mover

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Cons: Weight, pass rush plan,  

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Archetype: Balanced

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Comparison: Nick Fairley 

 

Scouting Report:  TJ Sanders might be one of the smartest players on the defensive line. He demonstrates this by having a high sense of awareness of where the ball is and recognizes plays as they develop (like screens). He is a disruptive force on the defensive line. He has good sound technique. He’s a smooth mover. He is a bit of a tweener DL and he isn’t the best run stuffing DT, but he can hold his ground, tackle the ball carrier and get pressure on the QB. I really liked his film and can see him having high potential. He is a borderline day 1 pick or could fall into the early day two.

Pros: Athlete, high motor, pass rush

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Cons: Weight, footwork, 

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Archetype: Balanced 

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Comparison: Levi Onwuzurike

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Scouting Report:  Omarr Norman-Lott is explosive! His first step of the ball is scary and he has a high motor, relentless to get to the passer and wreak havoc in the backfield. He has a high awareness. He is a tweener DT that will need to work on his strength and adding weight to his frame. He has good durability, but his stamina is in question after only taking 225 snaps. However, in those snaps he managed to record 5 sacks, 9 hits and 13 hurries which is pretty solid. I really like him as a prospect and is one of my higher graded DTs in this draft. I think he can slip into the 1st round, but is more likely a 2nd round pick. 

Pros: Explosiveness, Disrupter, Pass Rush 

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Cons: Pass Rush Moves, Effort?

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Archetype: Balanced

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Comparison: Jeffery Simmons 

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Scouting Report: Derrick Harmon has some potential traits that makes him an interesting prospect. He is long, quick, and a disrupter in the back field. His vertical penetration into the backfield is due to his explosiveness. He is a good athlete. He could work on his hands and technique. He also gets lost and doesn;t realise where the ball is at times. His raw play style needs refining, but like a diamond in the rough he just needs some great coaching and tools to equip him to be a high level NFL DT. He can play inside at the 1 or 3, but His weight makes me see him more as a 3 tech or 4 tech DE in a 3-4 Defense. I like him as a prospect and have him above other prospects because of athletic prowess and movement alone. 

Pros: Hands, sets anchor, 

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Cons: finesse pass rush, track ball, tackling?

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Archetype: Balanced

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Comparison: Bilal Nichols 

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Scouting Report: Darius Alexander may have played at a MAC school, but he graded as one of the more dominant DTs in the nation. He has good size, long arms, and quick twitch off the ball. He has a fairly high motor and takes good cut off angles when pursuing ball carriers. He is aggressive with his hands and his technique is quite polished. He is still growing as a pass rusher, needs to do a better job collapsing the pocket, his footwork can be cleaned up and can he handle bigger stronger NFL O Lineman? I think he can. Overall I like Darius Alexander as a 3 down lineman that can provide good quality reps right now and if he reaches his potential, could be a nightmare to play against in a few years. 

Pros: Size, Versatility, technique 

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Cons: Pass rush, laziness

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Archetype: Run Stopper 

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Comparison: DJ Reader

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Scouting Report:  Alfred Collins has upside as a DT, specifically as a 1 shade. He Has great height, long arms, and a powerful frame that moves quickly off the ball. He has high physical tools and has intangibles you look for in a prospect as well. He plays well against the run, but is very limited in his pass rush part of his game right now. While not the most high motor guy, he even appears lazy at times in his pursuit. His athletic traits and potential give you glimpses of what kind of player he can be. I just wish I saw more play making and disruptiveness when watching his tape. I think Collins can cause chaos upfront in a 3-4 system or be a heavier 4-3 shade.