Ourlads' Top 32 3.0

Hunter is a unique prospect as he excels at two positions wide receiver and cornerback. His stated desire is to be a two way player in the NFL which could give a team the equivalent of two players. However with an injury you lose two significant parts of your roster. As a receiver he shows excellent hands and route running skill to go with breakaway speed. As a corner he is equally adept at man and zone coverage. He shows outstanding mirror ability sticking wide receivers throughout the route tree. As a zone defender he is a savvy player with excellent vision and ability to close voids in outside zones. Excellent ball skills with sudden reactions.

Versatile defender who has played off the ball and on the edge. He has been an effective chase linebacker with solid coverage skills. In 2024 he primarily lined up on the edge to take advantage of his pass rush skill. As a pass rusher he has developed an impressive arsenal of moves with ability to win with speed or stack moves. He shows an effective spin move as a counter and has an extra gear closing on a quarterback. He’s inconsistent taking on blocks and tends to play high. He has Swiss army knife potential in any defense.

Has played all along the Michigan front with equal success. Powerful and massive he’s a former wrestler and plays with excellent balance attacking blocks. Quick first step and hands he’s adept at defeating blocks inline. Graham plays with an incredibly hot motor and has agility to consistently make plays along the line. Normally plays with knee bend and maintains leverage. Makes plays with second effort and can chase across the field. Excellent penetrating gaps he can create havoc in the backfield. As a pass rusher he shows a violent push pull into a move including arm under and over to escape. Long armed blockers can give him occasional trouble.

A power-packed frame with a dense build that carries a lot of weight while maintaining quick twitch and explosive traits. Sudden jerks and reactions to tacklers combined with creativity and vision make him a big play threat every time he touches the ball. Sudden and explosive agility in traffic he can make people miss in space. Confident and decisive to work between the tackles and out in space. Coordination and body control show up as a receiver as well. Running style leads to extra hits and can be vulnerable to fumbles.

Big frame receiver with ideal NFL size weight and arm length. Smooth moving with excellent run after catch ability. Agility creates elusiveness, makes defenders miss, and power and toughness allows him to break tackles. Shows a high level of concentration and coordination when attacking the ball in the air. Easy body control gives him ideal timing when extending. A true threat to all levels of the defense that rarely lets a ball hit the turf if he gets his hands on it. Could improve overall route running skill.

A do-it-all player with alignment versatility to play safety and nickel with some reps at corner. An excellent athlete who makes plays all over the field. Instinctive with processing speed to read concepts and take away multiple routes over the top. Great range in one-high and two-high schemes. Sticky in man coverage with impressive technique and mirror ability. He can play through the receiver’s hands to break up passes. An asset in run support who is a more than willing tackler with solid form. Possesses a light frame that could create minor strength deficiencies at the next level.

Versatile tight end with experience as a slot receiver and hand in the dirt tight end. Excellent size for the position, he’s a two-way prospect who will make a difference both as a receiver and inline blocker. Adept at finding soft spots in zone coverage along with solid route running skill. He fights for extra yardage after the catch and is tough to bring down. As a blocker he is quick off the ball and comes off with a good pad level to drive a defender off the ball. Has played fullback both as a runner and blocker.

Versatile and athletic tackle prospect whos' played both sides as well as guard. Size may push him to guard. While height is not ideal his athleticism and length makes up for it. Excellent footwork and power as a run blocker. In pass protection can punch and mirror keeping a low base. Plays with a competitive nature and outstanding effort.

Versatile defensive tackle he has played all over the front. Powerful and athletic he shows a quick first step and ability to shoot violent hands to attack and separate from blockers. Excellent anchor in the run game he rarely stays blocked. He can penetrate and disrupt in the backfield on stunts. As a pass rusher he has enough juice to turn the corner coming off the edge and chase the quarterback down. He also flashed a quick out to in move against an overset. On the interior he can bull rush or stunt a gap. Will occasionally get too high on a block and get stalemated.

Big bodied, long armed and experienced left tackle. Good strength and power to go with excellent footwork. Very good pass protection with range to ride defender out and ability to pass off line twists. Film, at times, looks like a highlight tape. A very sound technician with knee bend, hand placement and leg drive. Good upfield footwork on zone blocking. Gets to the second level and absorbs the linebacker. Strong movement on down blocks. Can be susceptible to arm over because of body lean but usually recovers quickly.

A playmaker with both his arms and legs that will create a lot on his own. Specializes in off-schedule plays. A dangerous threat any time he escapes the pocket. Excellent arm strength and accuracy on the move. Knows how to place the ball in a way to set up receivers after the catch. Layers the ball between levels of the defense with confidence. Release is sudden and explosive. Has shown issues with ball protection throughout entire career. Poor ball security habits in traffic and puts the ball on the ground too often. Will take chances on passes he should not. Needs more situational awareness.

Athletic prospect with excellent footwork and lateral movement. Solid base, excellent accelerating cut block. Attacks defensive line with a flat back and an upward rise. Squares up on defensive lineman and plays with good strength. Comes off a double team to the linebacker extremely well. Outstanding footwork. Uses arm length as a cushion in pass protection. Adept at punch and mirror and can stay with athletic edge rushers and ride them out. Effective against counters. Will punch a little high and is a bit soft on the edge. Needs to more consistently finish plays. Vulnerable to counter moves. Could project to guard.

Johnson has a remarkable combination of size, length, and athletic skill. He’s experienced in multiple coverage and technique and is polished in all aspects of corner play. He’s adept at outside corner in zone concepts along with hard corner and press and off-man. In off coverage he shows a smooth pedal with ability to maintain cushion and time lateral and turn and run to stay in phase. Has the speed to cover deep. He easily reads and adjusts to route concepts. Quick to react on the throw, he attacks the catch point. Has some inconsistency but his skills will play.

Jim Thorpe award winner as the best defensive back in the country. Versatile as he's played corner, safety and nickel. Excellent zone defender with ability to decipher route combinations and get in the right spot. Can be physical with receiver's on the release. Ball skills are top notch and he's adept at getting to the catch point. Makes some big hits breaking on the ball. Will miss at times not wrapping.

Explosive athlete with dynamic playmaking ability. Used primarily as a slot receiver he has also played outside and running back. Often shifting and/or sent in motion he creates havoc with defenses. Has excellent run after catch ability with contact balance, elusiveness in space and vision to find openings. Used often on hitch and bubble screens he can make people miss and turn short passes into big plays. His speed also makes him a vertical threat. Has also shown excellent punt return skill.

A pure pocket passer with a smooth and repeatable over-the-top release. He can make all the NFL throws and has shown remarkable accuracy. He’s adept at the intermediate throws outside the numbers and ball placement is a strength. He can fit the ball consistently into tight windows. He is at his best with a clean pocket. Pocket presence is not a strength at this point. He’s taken more sacks than necessary by holding the ball rather than moving in the pocket or hitting a check down. While he lacks great mobility he still needs to move in the pocket with purpose rather than giving himself up.

Rare athlete for someone his size. Versatile defender he has lined up all along the Texas A&M front. He has first step quickness along with speed to pressure as a pass rusher. Playing the run he’s strong to take on blockers as well as using his quickness to penetrate and disrupt attacking a gap. Incredible closing burst in pursuit he can chase down ball carriers from the backside on the line of scrimmage. Impacts the passing game more than just sacks as he uses his length to get hands in the throwing lane. Not as productive as his traits would indicate and he can use better overall technique. That said there is upside to be a dynamic starter in the NFL.