Browns 2016 draft picks with NflDraftScout comments
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SHON COLEMAN, OT, Auburn
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with a wide-hipped, broad-shouldered frame…flexible lower body to stay balanced even when overextended…comfortable in space and nimble on his feet to pitch a tent at the second level…not easily moved in pass protection or put in reverse, sitting in his stance…extends well and has shock absorbers for arms, halting momentum generated by pass rushers…quick punch and recoil, always keeping busy…heavy hands with a strong upper body to punch and drive block…competes like a bully and not shy about playing a physical brand of football…has handled unthinkable adversity, beating cancer and working his way back onto the football field – beacon for toughness and determination in the locker room…mature and carries himself like a professional – earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees…two year starter in the SEC at left tackle.WEAKNESSES: Still developing the bulk and muscle on his body…bad habit of not moving his feet once engaged, falling off blocks…needs to consistently bring his feet with him to avoid lunging with his upper body…doesn’t consistently utilize body angles in the run game…strong hands at the point of attack, but needs to do a better job steering and redirecting defenders with those hands instead of just jolting…active with his length, but the timing of his punches need tweaked…late out of his stance and needs to protect against inside moves…grabby when beat…older prospect and will be a 25-year old NFL rookie…missed one game last season due to a slightly torn MCL in his right knee (Nov. 2015) – played through the injury, but required minor surgery after the bowl game, keeping him from participating at the Senior Bowl or Combine…medical evaluations are paramount to his draft grade due to his past battle with cancer.SUMMARY: A two-year starting left tackle in Auburn’s spread scheme, Coleman arrived at Auburn in 2010 as a top recruit with a chance to earn a starting job as a true freshman. But his life drastically changed that spring when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and spent the next two seasons focused on beating the disease – required 30 months of chemo treatments. After declared cancer free, Coleman redshirted in 2012 as he worked to get back into football shape and spent the 2013 season as the back-up to future first round pick Greg Robinson. With Robinson off to the NFL, Coleman took over the left tackle job in 2014 and started 25 games the last two seasons, steadily progressing into one of the SEC’s top blockers. He is a balanced big man with long arms and strong hands, but after spending three years away from the game, Coleman is still raw in several areas, bending too much at the waist and not properly using angles. Coleman has NFL starting potential if given time to develop, but the medical evaluations will be the deciding factor on his draft projection. -
CODY KESSLER, QB, USC
STRENGTHS: Quick release and scans well pre-and post-snap…above average accuracy in the short-to-intermediate passing game…locates secondary targets and makes whole field reads…resets and hangs tough under pressure, shuffling well in the pocket – holds the ball until the last possible second…not a statue in the pocket with functional mobility…technically sound passer and doesn’t force passes, playing within himself…solidly built with large hands…develops chemistry with his targets and works overtime to max out his ability…gutsy passer and plays with heart…doesn’t allow mistakes to linger…excellent retention and execution…graduated with a degree in sociology (May 2015)…highly productive the last three seasons, setting several school records including career completion percentage (67.5%).
WEAKNESSES: Lacks the arm strength to zip the ball wherever he wants from the pocket…accuracy plummets when forced to add juice to his throws and the ball takes too long to arrive…inconsistent reads and anticipation, locking on or abandoning routes too quickly…makes it too easy for defensive backs to decipher his intentions…uneven poise and allows the pocket to swallow him up – flat-footed vs. the blitz and prematurely drops his eyes…slow movement skills and easily caught from behind…throws a very catchable ball, but his placement needs improved with too many throws waist-level or below…doesn’t feel backside pressures or take care of the football (nine career fumbles).SUMMARY: A three-year starter in USC’s pro-style scheme, Kessler was an ideal fit for the Trojans’ offense due to his understanding of timing and tempo, posting impressive production each season – was the west coast version of Aaron Murray in college. There is a lot to like about his football intelligence and make-up, doing an excellent job taking what the defense gives him, but panics and struggles to anticipate without a clean pocket. A highly productive college quarterback, Kessler has a low NFL ceiling due to his lack of physical traits, lacking the necessary arm strength to put the ball where he wants on a consistent basis – might be able to stick as a back-up similar to Murray or Chase Daniel, but won’t elevate players around him. -
JOE SCHOBERT, DE, Wisconsin
STRENGTHS: Initial burst and closing speed to force offenses to quicken the play design…lateral range to work around blockers, hitting the jets when needed to chase and narrow the gap…outstanding secondary effort after initial block with a motor that is always revving – energizer bunny and the next play he takes off will be his first…aggressive edge blitzer with timing and snap anticipation to catch linemen off balance – effective on stunts, quickly finding gaps and maximizing angles…loose hips to skim and stay balanced near the line of scrimmage…comfortable dropping in space, following the eyes of the quarterback (12 career passes defended)…nose for the ball with natural instincts…playmaker on special teams coverages…competes with heart and passion, practicing as hard as he plays…violent play style and has stayed durable…above average starting production with 33.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks and seven forced fumbles the past two seasons.WEAKNESSES: Lean-framed and lacks ideal muscle definition…below average arm length and take-on strength to hold the point vs. NFL linemen…can be washed out in the run game and doesn’t have the body type or power to live in the trenches – too easily knocked off his feet by off-balance blocks…uncontrolled in space with wild break down skills, slipping off ballcarriers…quicker than fast and lacks ideal long-speed…requires a dash of patience, often attacking before diagnosing…tends to freelance and will be snake-bitten by low-risk chances…tight ends are able body him up in coverage…most of his production comes downhill and the Wisconsin defense schemed him to stay uncovered.SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Wisconsin, Schobert lined up as the starting outside linebacker in the Badgers’ 3-4 base and was one of the most productive front-seven defenders at the college level the past two seasons. A former walk-on, he was put on scholarship prior to becoming a full-time starter (Feb. 2014) and developed into an intriguing NFL prospect due to his pass rush traits and unrelenting effort. Schobert has impressive play speed and light movements to challenge the edge and penetrate due to stunts, but offenses can run at him with ordinary size, strength and length. A Shea McClellin type of pro prospect, Schobert doesn’t have ideal athletic and physical skills, but he is a pesky rusher with the driven mentality to make plays – offers value on special teams with starting potential inside and outside in a 3-4 scheme. -
RICARDO LOUIS, WR, Auburn
STRENGTHS: Tall, linear athlete with solid muscle definition…very good straight-line speed and foot quickness…decisive plant-and-go cuts out of his breaks to create separation…little wasted motion off the snap to shake press and accelerate…achieves proper depth, forcing corners to commit their hips…works back to the ball and finds ways to get uncovered…quick hands and long arms to track and attack the ball away from his body…catches the ball well in stride to be a YAC target…balanced runner to tightrope the sideline…kick return experience, averaging 20.9 yards per return (11/230/0)…used often on end-arounds and receiver screens, averaging 8.5 yards per rush (68/578/2)…stepped into a leadership role as a senior and had his most productive season.
WEAKNESSES: Highly inconsistent ballskills with weak hands and streaky focus, allowing throws to get on top of him…too many “almost” catches on his film, fighting the ball and struggling to consistently finish throws away from his body…lacks diverse stem releases and wasn’t asked to run a sophisticated route tree in college…tightly wound and lacks elusive twitch to create in space…feet stop on contact and lacks the body power to break tackles…can be muscled off his routes by physical defenders…poor ball security with six fumbles on 177 career touches in college (fumbled once every 29.5 touches)…not a proven deep threat who will stretch the defense…below average point of attack blocker…often banged up and battled nagging injuries over his career.SUMMARY: An on and off starter at Auburn, Louis was lost on the depth chart as an underclassman and best known as the receiver who caught the “Prayer at Jordan-Hare” in the win over Georgia (Nov. 2013). But with Sammie Coates off to the NFL and Duke Williams kicked off the team, Louis emerged from the shadows as Auburn’s top pass-catcher in 2015 and was productive despite poor quarterback play. He accelerates well in his routes with strong cuts in his breaks, but lacks nuance in his patterns and the film doesn’t show much route diversity. Although he is capable of the acrobatic grab due to his length and athleticism, Louis has shown unreliable ballskills over his career and there isn’t much that separates him as a player right now – late round size/speed developmental project who might benefit from a position switch to the secondary. -
DERRICK KINDRED, S, TCU
STRENGTHS: Well-built for the position…very good range and unforced acceleration, changing gears well when chasing…collects his footwork well on the move to turn and carry receivers vertically…fearless in run support, zeroing in on his target and going for the knockout blow…fills with a powerful shoulder and explodes at contact…stays low on his tackle attempts and looks to separate man from ball…strong hands to latch and finish or keep ballcarriers contained until help arrives…quick to key, read and flow, diagnosing play speed well…no one can question his toughness after playing through a broken left collarbone his entire senior season…can create after the interception with two defensive touchdowns, averaging 17.5 yards per return (8/140/2)…reliable starting production vs. both the pass and the run – also played on special teams coverages.WEAKNESSES: Bad habit of slowing his feet prior to contact, allowing shifty ballcarriers to set him up…needs to better force the action downhill and restrict run lanes…physical striker, but needs to consistently face-up and wrap to finish…body thickness creates mechanical movements, needing a moment to plant, gather and go…overeager pursuit angles to the outside…undeveloped route recognition and eye discipline…needs to better find the ball in deep coverage, misjudging and finding himself out of position…small catch radius and lacks playmaking ballskills…durability needs to check out after playing through his left shoulder injury (Aug. 2015) as a senior.SUMMARY: A two-year starter at TCU, Kindred lined up at free safety in the Horned Frogs’ 4-2-5 scheme, showing consistent improvement each season. A week prior to the 2015 season, Kindred suffered a broken collarbone and the trainers recommended surgery, but he decided to play through the injury and didn’t miss a start as a senior. He didn’t allow the injury to deter his attacking mindset or aggressiveness, always hunting and seeking out contact. Kindred has above average straight-line speed for the position, which shows on kickoff and punt coverages, but he plays with some stiffness and struggles to anticipate routes. Although his lapses in coverage lowers his pro ceiling, Kindred has the grit and competitive nature to make a roster as a back-up and special teamer. -
SETH DEVALVE, TE/WR, Princeton
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JORDAN PAYTON, WR, UCLA
STRENGTHS: Good-sized target with well-distributed thickness…long, strong strides to chew up grass and gain proper depth in his routes…sells patterns with sharp footwork, working back to the ball…makes smooth adjustments on throws away from his body, keeping his focus through the catch…prefers to use his hands at the catch point and avoids using his body to finish…competes with veteran savvy and understands situations…shows his numbers to the quarterback and is a reliable target…nice job working the sidelines…physical blocker with the framework to be better in this area…toughs out injuries and rarely leaves the field…highly productive and set the UCLA record for career catches (201), posting personal-bests as a senior with 78 catches and 1,105 receiving yards.
WEAKNESSES: Not a burner vertically and doesn’t play as fast as he times…doesn’t create consistent separation out of his routes, lacking sudden feet to sink and explode in/out of his breaks…labors off the line of scrimmage and at the stem…marginal leaper and struggles to highpoint…occasionally forced to break stride in order to finish catches…not elusive to be a consistent YAC threat…overaggressive downfield and will attract offensive penalties…streaky effort as a blocker, late finding defenders or simply missing assignments…found the end zone only five times on 78 catches as a senior…might have already hit his ceiling as a football player.SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Payton steadily improved his production each season, leading the Bruins in receiving the last two seasons – 40 career starts on his résumé, including 33 straight. He is a reliable possession receiver with strong ballskills and a good-sized catch radius, not allowing traffic to disrupt his focus. While dependable and a smooth athlete, Payton isn’t dynamic, lacking explosive traits or body twitch to consistently create his own separation or be a threat as a ballcarrier, which will limit his ceiling at the next level – day three option due to his size and hands to be a trustworthy possession target. -
SPENCER DRANGO, OT, BAYLOR
STRENGTHS: Wide base with smooth shuffle in his initial kickslide…stays light in his pass-sets to operate in space…positions himself well to dig his cleats in the turf and halt rushers with minimal resistance…nice job with body angles, absorbing contact well…extends well with timing to stay balanced and on his feet…smart with keen awareness and rarely caught off guard – quick thinker and minimizes the mental mistakes…not a complacent blocker and effort never quits…mature leader and considered a first-class teammate…graduated with a degree in finance (Dec. 2014), earning multiple Academic All-Big 12 honors…extensive collegiate résumé as a four-year starter at left tackle, becoming the first player in Baylor history to repeat as a consensus All-American.WEAKNESSES: Round midsection and lean lower body, lacking muscle definition…stiff lower body and needs to win off the snap, lacking the recovery quickness to make up for false steps…lack of ideal arm length shows up on film, allowing rushers into his body…hand placement is wide and wild – overeager puncher, leading to mistakes…not a technician and pro coaches will need to break him of bad with his upright stance…grabby hands and will attract holding calls…not a people mover in the run game, relying on angles more than power…needs to add more glass to his diet…faces a sizeable transition from Baylor’s spread offense to a pro-style scheme…durability concerns after rupturing a disc in his back (Nov. 2013), which required surgery and ended his sophomore season.SUMMARY: A four-year starter, Drango has been a fixture at left tackle for the most successful four-year run in school history, leaving Baylor with 48 career starts and two Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year awards – lined up predominantly in a two point stance. He was a steady edge blocker with few holes in the Bears’ spread scheme, but will face a tough transition in a pro-style formation. Drango is a pedestrian athlete with limited power and technical flaws which limits his ceiling in the NFL, but his best attributes are his intelligence and professional make-up, which should keep him in the league as a back-up guard, who might be able to fill in as a spot starter. -
RASHARD HIGGINS, WR, Colorado State
STRENGTHS: Good height and length for the position…light-footed with easy strides and natural body control…excellent rhythm and depth in his routes and transitions his weight well…crafty, coordinated footwork at the top of routes and off the line of scrimmage to create spacing…above average locating ability with terrific sight adjustments to find, track and quickly adjust to the ball…great sense of surroundings with an innate feel for holes in coverage…nifty and creative to be a catch-and-go threat…attacks with his hands and finishes through the process of the catch…competitive blocker, using his body as a tool…fearless over the middle and not intimidated by anyone on the field…humble, but doesn’t shy from his “Hollywood” moniker – earned nickname due to his athleticism and charismatic smile as a child…carries himself with a quiet confidence and wants to be great…highly productive and leaves Colorado State as the school’s all-time leader in catches (230), receiving yards (3,520) and touchdowns (31).
WEAKNESSES: Thin-boned with lean muscle tone…not a powerful runner and won’t consistently break tackles…focused, but too finesse at the catch point…average long-speed…can be overmatched physically and knocked off his route by some defensive backs…mediocre top-end speed and lacks multiple gears…good plant-and-go quickness, but not naturally explosive or a strong leaper…has cut down on the drops, but will have occasional focus lapses…doesn’t have any return experience on special teams…minor durability concerns due to his frame, missing playing time because of a left foot sprain (Sept. 2015) and right shoulder issue (Nov. 2014).SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Higgins was barely a blip on the recruiting radar out of high school, but he made an instant impact at Colorado State, leading the team in receiving each of his three seasons in Fort Collins with 18 career 100-yard receiving performances – led the NCAA in receiving as a sophomore and was the first CSU player to earn consensus All-America honors since 1995. He lined up primarily as the “X” receiver in Colorado State’s offense and was asked to run a variety of routes, showing the instincts to exploit holes and get uncovered. Higgins isn’t a burner or sudden athlete, but he plays with synchronized shake and terrific footwork to plant-and-go without wasted movements in his routes. He is advanced in several areas at the position and might be the best receiver in this class at improvising to find open zones and give his quarterback a clean target. Although is lack of ideal size and speed will ding him on draft boards, Higgins has the production that matches the tape and his strengths translate well to the next level – second round prospect and NFL starter. -
TREY CALDWELL, CB, Louisiana-Monroe
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SCOOBY WRIGHT, ILB, Arizona
STRENGTHS: Muscle-bound upper body and keeps himself well-conditioned…above average instincts and trusts his vision – eyes are trained on the ball at all times…consistently beats the ballcarrier or blocker to the spot due to his diagnose skills, putting himself in position to make plays…anticipates well with the balance and chase speed to get a head start…physical take-on skills with active hands, point-of-attack power and ferocious playing temperament, working off blocks…aware and aggressive, competing full-go all four quarters until the echo of the whistle…violent tackler, loading up and striking through his target…high pain tolerance, playing on heart and grit…wired the right way with an insatiable work ethic to push himself to the peak – role model teammate on and off the field…plays with a chip and motivated by doubters – Twitter username is @TwoStarScoob…athletic bloodlines – father (Philip) played college football at Santa Rosa Junior College and Long Beach State (now the head coach of the Santa Rosa Junior College softball team)…elite production with a dominant sophomore year, arguably the most impressive season for a linebacker in college football history – highly decorated on the award circuit.
WEAKNESSES: Needs to strengthen his lower body and lacks ideal length for the position…one-speed player and even though he is quick to find the ball, he doesn’t always have the burst or play speed to make a play…overaggressive angles and needs to better control his momentum and break down on the move…slips off too many tackle attempts and doesn’t use consistent technique…doesn’t play with any bend…hyper-focused on the ball, but needs to expand his vision to recognize blocks in his peripherals…over-runs plays and ends up stuck in the muck, struggling to recover…stiff hips and footwork, laboring to open his stance and stick with receivers vertically – not a playmaker when the ball is in the air…action was often funneled to him in the Wildcats’ scheme, inflating his production…medicals need cleared, following multiple injuries his junior season – missed two games following a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee that required surgery (Sept. 2015) and eight games due to a right foot sprain (Sept. 2015).SUMMARY: A three-year starter in Arizona’s 3-3-5 scheme, Wright started at strongside as a true freshman and moved to the middle the last two seasons. His 2014 season will go down as one of the best in college football history for a linebacker, becoming just the sixth unanimous All-American in school history, but 2015 was basically a lost year for him, missing 10 games due to a knee and foot issue. Wright has the instincts and competitive temperament worthy of the first round, but he is a tightly-wound athlete and his production is based more on effort than skill. He is one of the tougher evaluations in this draft class because the athletic traits are below average and he tends to play out of control, but the production is elite and his instincts help him overcome his flaws. Although it will be tough to mask his deficiencies in the NFL, especially in space, Wright is a classic overachiever in the Zack Thomas mold, projecting as a two-down thumper. -
Thought could be useful to have a 'guide' like this in one place, especially for those that dont know very much about the college players
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Thought could be useful to have a 'guide' like this in one place, especially for those that dont know very much about the college players
Thought could be useful to have a 'guide' like this in one place, especially for those that dont know very much about the college players
Excellent post, you have my thanks!
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Excellent! Pay yourself oh, say, about 115Ls for the effort.
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Great post London !
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Excellent! Pay yourself oh, say, about 115Ls for the effort.
Excellent! Pay yourself oh, say, about 115Ls for the effort.
You're assuming I only put £100 on in the first place there
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Bottom line: Everyone has strengths, and everyone has weaknesses. Except that DB from Louisiana. He must be a swamp spirit.
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