Gonzalez is so good in press coverage, with long arms and speed for days (he ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, but he might play even faster). 20). Brown was No. Tippmann doesn't even know what it's like to allow a sack -- he gave up zero over three years and 23 starts at Wisconsin. 9). Young is my No. There might not be a team with more needs in the NFL, as this roster undergoes a bit of a transition. The 2022 A-List: Ranking the Richmond area's top high school football recruits. Check. During his redshirt senior season, he led the Thundering Herd in interceptions and was selected to the All-Conference USA second team. One recruiter said Henderson is as good as anyone who has played in the Richmond area, including Macho Harris and Brandon Minor. Hes got everything, said another. You're not misremembering. He has the speed to cover from sideline to sideline, and hes got a frame capable of bulking up another 30 pounds. One problem was that Jones never played his college position until his senior year of high school. As a high schooler in Big Stone Gap, James Mitchell was an all-state tight end all four years and was named VHSL Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year in 2017. The Packers are getting a reliable pass-catcher with big-play ability, underrated speed and impressive acceleration. 10 in overall defense and gave up the fourth-fewest yards per play in the nation. For what it's worth, though, they did address the run game at the second level, using a third-rounder on my No. A simply gargantuan human being, Green had 42 pancake blocks in 10 games for the Eagles, regularly tossing aside would-be tacklers in space and mauling opposing lineman at the point of attack to create rushing lanes. Yes, we saw signs of his potential as a more mobile quarterback during the College Football Playoff matchup with Georgia, but he thrives when he's able to make accurate, on-time throws from the pocket. He dealt with an ankle injury last season, which limited him to six games. The Patriots lined the team captain up outside, in the slot and in the backfield. Stream now on ESPN+. Meet the 2023 All-Metro girls basketball team, led by a Lancer, a Rapid, a Gator, a Knight, a Skyhawk, and a Spartan. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a fatal January crash and was out of shape at his pro day. Good range and can tackle. Another coach called him a product of great coaching and development at Highland Springs. He was the dude, the coach said. Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh (Round 1, No. 1 inside linebacker and No. Austin Hooper and O.J. Willis already has faced off-the-field issues. "If he plays in a one-back system, where does he fit in?" IMG Academy (Florida) led the way with four players selected, St. Josephs Prep (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The only thing truly standing between Miller and a big role in the pros is his receiving skills, which he'll need to improve on. Former Manchester running back Ramon Brown has a chance to be really special, at Maryland, said Lancers coach Tom Hall. It would have been a different argument if he went in Round 1, but at No. But I plead you to go watch some highlights before you make an evaluation of Strange. Rose HS (Greenville)/Clemson WR | 6'0 | 205 TDN #189 | PFF #123 | CBS #119 | Average #144 (est. He will give you a little bit of everything, but his best traits are toughness and strength after the catch. With ridiculously long 34-inch arms and great physicality in press coverage, Porter should make an impact early in his career, pushing Peterson and Levi Wallace for rookie-year snaps. On offense, Johnson played both running back and wideout. Interview with Barty Smith | More from Gary Bly said that since Jennings arrived on campus, it's evident that football is part of his lineage. Prince George, offensive line, James Madison, 6-4, 315. I think he'll be an impact starter in no time. His ability to change direction quickly is elite, one recruiter said. Overshown has 50 games of experience under his belt and is coming off an 89-tackle, four-sack campaign. Has an edge to him. The Buccaneers need some youth as they reload this roster, and the defensive line just isn't what it was a few years ago. But all agreed Greene has the potential and tools for big-time production in Chapel Hill and perhaps beyond. After transferring from Colorado, Gonzalez picked off four passes last season and broke up another seven. 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. Luckily, Los Angeles came into the draft with 11 picks to attack those needs. Football is going to be his thing.". New York was No. 2 Ardrey Kell stops No. "When you watch him play, you see what all the fuss is about," Hess said. Download the free 8News and StormTracker 8 mobile apps! He can play either defensive end or defensive tackle, and hes got good size, one scout said. It's a solid fit no matter how you look at it. He falls off blocks when his pads rise, and his angles climbing to the second level are inconsistent. Renaissance Overview Research & Success Stories Events Get Started Resources Awards Use "Jefferson" instead of Jordan Addison, WR, USC (Round 1, No. You can cancel at any time. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (Round 1, No. With size and the agility to track ball carriers, he had 23 solo tackles and 36 assists, eight sacks, 20 tackles for loss and 14 quarterback hurries on the way to first-team Region 6A and All-Metro honors. Humphries playing only eight games last season. But the need was heightened this time around. We're really excited about him," Bly said, adding that "Big Tre" wears a size 18 shoe. Jaylen Jones is going to be the gem of Virginia Techs recruiting class, he said. Bo is definitely one of the most prolific players Ive ever coached. This story was originally published April 25, 2023, 5:30 AM. Then it jumped back up to No. I'm a hard worker, and if you're on my team, we will win regardless.". 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. When he is in position, he has a knack for making plays on the ball, as well. He was second among FBS tight ends last season in yards (890) and touchdowns (eight). 1 overall prospect in this class and has the skill set to turn around a dreadful Carolina pass game. Factor in Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman and J.K. Dobbins, and you have a legit Super Bowl-caliber unit. "He'll definitely play early, he's a smart dude who can pick up playbooks quickly. Johnson was selected in the seventh round by the Kansas City Chiefs. "That's what we hope for from 'Dre. In 2019, Mitchell carried the ball five times and went into the end zone on all of those occasions except one. Definitely a kid that's going to do well over there as soon as he learns the system and plays D-end a little bit more, he'll definitely be on the field. "They've done really well with developing players across the board," he said. He was my No. Green was roughly 400 pounds when UNC started recruiting him, Bly said. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State (Round 1, No. He's a fantastic run defender with a lot of power, and while he's not going to put up big sack numbers as an interior pass-rusher, Benton is disruptive. The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Murphy No. Our experts predict every series, Liverpool rescue three points, chase top-four finish after surviving epic Spurs comeback, Jets' Aaron Rodgers expects a 'heaven' and 'hell' relationship with Zach Wilson, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades, Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, Memphis wasn't 'fine in the West' -- getting there hinges on massive culture questions, Why the Lakers' real test begins now, after dispatching the No.
. But he's also 6-foot-1 with 32-inch arms and runs a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, so it's no surprise that Forbes picked off 14 passes over three college seasons, including six that were returned for TDs. When targeted last season, he gave up a QB rating of 57.9. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But I'm going with Stroud because a) he's going to be their franchise quarterback, b) they had to trade a sizable haul to Arizona to move up for Anderson, and c) Stroud always should have been the pick at No. He quickly gets through his progressions, has the movement traits to navigate pressure and create off platform and displays the touch, ball placement and release to make any throw. Gilliam had about 40 offers, narrowing his finalists to Oklahoma, Penn State and South Carolina. It's tough to really nail a draft when you have five picks and nothing before No. NC State is keeping North Carolinas top shooting guard recruit in-state. The toolbox is full in that area, even if the production hasn't come just yet (six sacks over the past two seasons). 141 prospect could pay off as running back depth if the Vikings decide to release Dalvin Cook to save some cap space. 12 and added three picks, all on Day 2 or better and including a 2024 first-rounder. North Carolina High School Football - Richmond tipped by Scotland October 28, 2022: Rockingham, NC 28380. At 281 pounds, Kancey is a tweener, so he'll be at his best next to a true nose tackle. The late flier on my No. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Myers Park students celebrate the boys basketball teams 74-60 victory over Richmond Senior in the NCHSAA state 4A championship game at the Dean Smith Manchester averaged 40 points on its way to the Region 6A semifinals behind Brown, a four-star prospect (247Sports) who verbally committed to Virginia Tech in July 2021 before signing with Maryland on early signing day amid coaching changes in Blacksburg. And you had to figure one would be used on a tight end after they moved on from Darren Waller after a disappointing 2022 season. He's an older prospect at 25, but I think he'll get on the field plenty right away, at the very least as a pass-rush specialist to support Aaron Donald. And Carter is strong against the run, too. In comes Jawaan Taylor via free agency, and Lucas Niang is getting a promotion to a starting gig. 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. His frame allows him to compete with big receivers, but I could see him moving inside to a nickel role. Breece Hall, Michael Carter and fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda are going to love running behind this 6-foot-6, 313-pounder. I had this match in my final mock draft, and the scheme fit works well here. San Francisco has a very capable safety duo in Talanoa Hufanga and Tashaun Gipson Sr., but the latter re-signed for just one year and is turning 33 years old. Benedictine, quarterback, Virginia, 6-1, 200. In high school in Southeastern Virginia, Stout was all-state and all-conference three times and was perfect in his nine field-goal attempts as a senior. Plus he's a talented pianist to boot. As a senior defensive back in 2015, Johnson deflected ten A great performance at the combine boosted his stock, too. Eli Apple left in free agency, and Chidobe Awuzie is coming back from a torn ACL, so this was definitely a need. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (Round 1, No. 6 on my final board. Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % CONFERENCE 0-0 1st3A/4A Sandhills. See all 259 picks | Team by team He was all over the guy in that last play. Hes got length, hes got good speed, another recruiter said, complimenting Harmons instincts and ball skills. 2, in my opinion. Like I mentioned with Deshaun Watson earlier, Trevor Lawrence enjoyed success at Clemson with big targets such as Tee Higgins and Justyn Ross. Brown carried 166 times for 1,132 yards and 17 touchdowns as the centerpiece of the Lancers' high-flying attack. Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and now Downs form a solid supporting cast for Richardson and/or Gardner Minshew. 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. He still had 50 sacks for his high school career, and this past season had 57 tackles, eight sacks and 11 tackles for loss in seven games en route to first-team all-region and All-Metro honors. Positioned at No. Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma (Round 3, No. Another coach said Gilliam and Harmon are the type of guys who can play Day 1 when they arrive at Oklahoma. It wouldn't surprise recruiters and pundits to see him earn a scholarship in Charlottesville before long. The VISAA player of the year, Greene hauled in 42 balls for 823 yards and 15 touchdowns, threw a TD, picked off three passes and scored a defensive touchdown in his senior year for 10-1 St. Christopher's. As a high schooler, Curtis Brooks was called one of the areas most terrorizing defensive lineman by the Danville Register & Bee and was named to the All-Region 4A second team. He will flip his hips to run with receivers, and he's never out of it if he gets caught out of phase -- his burst means he can recover quickly and still make a play on the ball. If there were 1A/1B favorite picks for the Steelers, I'm going with Wisconsin defensive tackle Keeanu Benton as the other standout. Miller can ski through traffic, weaving in and out of cuts without losing speed, and he has the field vision to find holes. Deep Run quarterback Bo Kite stiff arms Freeman defender Aidan Wilson, No. 1). And he doesn't make many bad decisions, throwing just six interceptions in each of the past two seasons while tossing 40-plus touchdown passes in both of those campaigns. Matoaca defensive end Keyshawn Burgos, the Region 4B defensive player of the year, signed with Virginia Tech after committing to Virginia in July. The area where they really struggled, though? "I'm somebody that's never going to give up. He committed to Liberty on June 13after comments from Hokies coach Brent Pry that Tech "didn't feel good about bringing him here.". He transferred from Saint Frances in Baltimore to Life Christian for his senior season, and Life Christian played only five games in the fall because of the pandemic. He played in a passer-friendly scheme at Tennessee, so getting at least a season to develop on the sideline would be good for his transition. 15. Nazeeh Johnson was a standout on both sides of the ball at Millbrook High School in Winchester. There's a lot to like with his game. Cleveland traded for Elijah Moore this offseason, but I was still looking for it to add to the receiver room behind Amari Cooper. Recruiters lauded the discipline and work ethic of players from Springers coach Loren Johnson's program. Baltimore signed Odell Beckham Jr., extended Lamar Jackson and now used its first-round pick on Flowers. Do you have a sports website? In his first year after transferring to Penn State, he ranked fourth in FBS for touchbacks and was named team captain the season after. The physical traits are there; he just needs some refining. Hess saw the Knights play Dinwiddie in November and, though the Generals won 35-21 behind a dominant ground game, he said Madison "lived in Dinwiddie's backfield. I always told my mom I wanted to be an NFL player. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Levis has a magnificent arm, with the ability to just flick his wrist and drive the ball with velocity. So I'm picking out the single best pick for each of the 32 franchises, from the perfect Day 1 matches to the Day 3 steals. Dems of backing Spruill to force her out, Road rage shooting wounds man in Chesterfield, VA Education Association: Youngkin administration misappropriating lab school money, VCU hoops notes: John Marshall coach praises local trio. He transferred to Montana in 2020 and played the last two seasons for the Grizzlies. He has outstanding first-step explosion, powerful hands and flexibility as an interior pass-rusher. Hes the best lineman Ive coached in 25 years. Montgomery had 16 offers according to 247, including East Carolina, Liberty, Old Dominion and Richmond. Schmitz allowed just one sack over nearly 1,000 career pass-block snaps. If Montgomery can get himself into college football shape quickly, hell compete for a starting job early on, the coach added. Join our linker program. ", Patrick Henry wide receiver / defensive back, 6-0, 185. 9 overall. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN From NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins to North Carolina football coach Mack Brown to Richmond's Armando Bacot, St. Christopher's senior Kyan Patel. Located in Richmond County N.C. NSU issues statement in response to former football players assault, hazing claims. 2 defensive tackle in the first round should help inject some life into that unit. I feel like he can, but I couldn't tell you what position that is. "When you look at how big he is and how he runs, you can totally get what all the fuss is about," said Hess, who ranked Brown ahead of Claiborne because of the former's more imposing frame. 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. Cox is 32 years old and back for just one year, and given how much emphasis general manager Howie Roseman puts in building from the trenches, this selection sets the Eagles up with a solid duo up the middle going forward. He has a smooth delivery and can change arm angles when necessary. Or write about sports? I'll also call out getting UAB's DeWayne McBride in Round 7. Murphy, listed at 6-foot-5 and 268 pounds, was one of only two Power Five players in the country to record at least 35 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles from From Day 1, he's been all-in. Carter is long, athletic and has good pass-rushing abilities, one coach said. And you bet the Ravens will use him in motion and on sweeps, putting defenses on their heels. They have a really tight family, Parker said. I love Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon's game, but this has to be Smith-Nijgba. In 2020, Mitchell had two games with over 60 receiving yards and one with over 100.Brandon Straka Mark Levin,
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