For fans of the NFL Draft, it doesn’t get much better than the next few months, starting with the NFL Combine that will kick off this week from Indianapolis.
For decades, the combine has been a way to pick up insight on players and teams ahead of the draft. NFL general managers usually provide intel on their team’s plans, while top prospects try to improve their draft stock during individual drills.
During the most recent “With the First Pick” podcast, several of our draft experts (Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Mike Renner) listed five players who could vastly improve their draft stock during the combine. Here’s a look at each player and what our experts specifically said about each one.
Mike Renner’s list
Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson: In Renner’s opinion, Wiggins is “the best pure cover guy” and overall cornerback in the draft. Wiggins’ size, however, is a question mark for Renner.
Payton Wilson, LB, NC State: Wilson is Renner’s pick as the most complete linebacker in the draft. Health is a concern, however, after having knee and shoulder injuries in college.
Austin Booker, DE, Kansas: Renner feels that Booker is a top-50 player in this draft class. A big reason why is his physical skills and untapped potential after playing just over 500 snaps in college. Booker had eight sacks and 12 tackles for loss during his lone season at Kansas.
Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame: Fisher underwhelmed this past year after having a stellar sophomore campaign. Still, Renner is a fan of Fisher’s athletic traits, but he needs to work on his hands and balance.
Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee: This isn’t a great running back class, which could benefit Wright. Renner tabbed Wright as the draft’s most explosive running back. Renner is specifically a fan of Wright’s “game-changing, ankle-breaking type of speed in his game.” Wright averaged a whopping 7.4 yards per carry last season.
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-02-25 16:08:03
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