Turner blazed a 4.26 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, the fastest time for the event this year. 68 overall, I'm not as concerned there. Check again. I always told my mom I wanted to be an NFL player. Add four receiving scores and a kickoff return TD, and his 52 house calls for the season left him third on the VHSL season list behind Elijah Davis of Heritage and TreVeyon Henderson of Hopewell. But I still love this selection because of what the Bills can do with Kincaid. 92). First, Arizona moved from No. 61). A standout student, he had interest from Air Force, Navy and Army and offers from Columbia, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania, William & Mary and Richmond. There were 19 players each from Houston (TX) and Miami (FL) high schools on Kickoff Weekend rosters, tied for the most of any city. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % CONFERENCE 0-0 1st3A/4A Sandhills. Levis has a magnificent arm, with the ability to just flick his wrist and drive the ball with velocity. 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He's a kid that can probably see some early playing time," Hall said. I'd like to see a more diverse pass-rush move arsenal, and he's still leaving some opportunities to make plays out there, but the potential is really good. Kincaid accelerates in a flash, can win down the seam and is a smooth route runner. He competes. Carter chose Virginia in December and had 11 offers, according to 247 Sports, including Virginia Tech, Florida and Penn State. But this is actually my dream. Breece Hall, Michael Carter and fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda are going to love running behind this 6-foot-6, 313-pounder. The agility and lower-body flexibility really pop on tape, though he's not an overpowering back by any means, and he is just adequate in the pass game. Pretty cool. In fact, it's quite the opposite in most cases, since I'm looking mostly at value. Pittsburgh took care of a big need in Round 1 by selecting offensive tackle Broderick Jones out of Georgia, but corner was still a hole heading into Friday night. NC State is keeping North Carolinas top shooting guard recruit in-state. Brandon Smith, who was born in Henrico County but attended Louisa County High School, was one of the most highly-regarded linebacker prospects in this years draft and somehow fell all the way to the fourth round. Stout was selected by the Baltimore Ravens, where hell be able to learn under seasoned veteran and former Pro Bowler Sam Koch. And here's the thing: Smith-Njigba posted those numbers with first-round talents Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave lined up next to him. Jostens Renaissance. A scholar-athlete of the month this past fall, Bostic also had offers from William & Mary, Richmond, Columbia, Dartmouth and Brown. Played quarterback in high school and was a backup QB for the University of Richmond. Factor in Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman and J.K. Dobbins, and you have a legit Super Bowl-caliber unit. With his 4.32-second speed and sudden, sharp-cutting ability, he is a home run hitter who can take any handoff to the house. 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. For what it's worth, though, they did address the run game at the second level, using a third-rounder on my No. In fact, Philadelphia tied for the most defensive players drafted from the same school in the common draft era, per ESPN Stats & Information research. Davis had 59 touchdowns in 15 games, Henderson 53 in 14. He racked up 14.5 sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss over the past two seasons. Rogers walked on at Virginia Tech and eventually was drafted into the NFL. Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin (Round 2, No. WebRichmond High School Football; Richmond Football. Dallas took Micah Parsons in Round 1 in 2021 as an inside 'backer, but injuries pushed him into an edge-rushing role in which he now has 26.5 sacks over two seasons. And yes, the talented defensive back goes to the team that drafted his father in 1999. Hes a high academic student and persevered despite his fathers death two years ago. A new start time has been set, Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston announces bid for statewide office, No. ", Life Christian offensive lineman, 6-8, 338. If there were 1A/1B favorite picks for the Steelers, I'm going with Wisconsin defensive tackle Keeanu Benton as the other standout. I've been high on Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener for most of the draft cycle and want to acknowledge my guy, too. With Mike Hilton locking down the slot, the Bengals can use Awuzie, Turner and Cam Taylor-Britt on the outside to lock down receivers and try to help this team back to the Super Bowl. Denver is looking for answers. Good range and can tackle. Another coach called him a product of great coaching and development at Highland Springs. 9 overall. As a junior and senior at West Mecklenburg, Brown scored 29 touchdowns. And as a run-blocker, his quickness shows up in zone-blocking schemes. And I actually think the ball production could improve in the pros because of how well he closes on targets. 10 in overall defense and gave up the fourth-fewest yards per play in the nation. Please subscribe to keep reading. You have permission to edit this article. C.J. Every year, the NFL Draft gives fans the opportunity to get a preview of the next generation of NFL talent and young players take the next steps on their journey to becoming household names. Former Manchester running back Ramon Brown has a chance to be really special, at Maryland, said Lancers coach Tom Hall. He can make plays in the backfield (nine tackles for loss last season) and has the range to run down ball carriers. Coleman had 15 offers according to 247, including Boston College, Rutgers, Old Dominion and JMU. From Day 1, he's been all-in. Young is my No. DJ Turner, CB, Michigan (Round 2, No. Philadelphia Eagles. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He needed to land in the right situation, and he couldn't have asked for a better one. He had more passes defensed (31) than games played (28) in his Maryland career and led the Big Ten with 16 in 2021. Myers Park won 78-37 in Rockingham, but the Raiders were without five-star recruit Paul McNeil, a 6-6 junior who has committed to N.C. State. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Coaches and recruiters say a wrestling background is a plus for linemen, and that Burgos is still raw and on an upward trajectory. He features NFL-ready speed (4.30 40-yard dash in Indy) and ball skills. Positioned at No. Tillman wins on contested catches and plays with enough power to break tackles after the catch. 15. 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. As for his age, yes, he's 25 years old. And this Giants line wasn't all that spectacular to begin with, save for tackle Andrew Thomas. This is the 10th of 11 positional breakdowns leading up to the NFL Draft (April 27-29). This story was originally published April 25, 2023, 5:30 AM. 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. Kite had 21 offers according to 247, including JMU, Liberty, William & Mary and Richmond. 19 on my board, didn't go in the first round. "You can see that football is in his background, he was raised in a football family," Bly said. The Bills will flex him out to give Stefon Diggs some support and let him feast against zone looks, where he shows the ability to find open windows. "Can he contribute somewhere else? Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Keep reading to see who Virginia has sent to footballs biggest stage this year: College: Marshall University (West Virginia). Thomas Jefferson graduate Jaylen Jones, who enrolled early at Virginia Tech in the spring of 2021. You can cancel at any time. Kiper's grades | McShay's best picks He pleaded not guilty in March to felony and misdemeanor charges for battery after allegedly punching, kicking and stomping a man in Las Vegas during Pro Bowl week. Hell end up being a really good player at JMU, one scout said. He has committed to Wake Forest. It's Schmitz, who will be a 10-year starter for New York. Recruiters lauded Claiborne's speed, vision and pass catching ability, saying he's a great weapon to create mismatches with and Wake is sure to find creative ways to get the ball in his hands. "He's continuing to work, he's amazed every last person here in this program with his work ethic, how nice he is, how athletic he is, how big he is. Projected: Rounds 5-6 BONUS: Caleb Murphy (Sr., Ferris St., 6-3, 254) Unluckily, none of those 11 were first-round selections. He won't be the biggest corner in the league at 5-foot-11 and 178 pounds, and he picked off only one pass last season, but he has the traits to be a solid starter in Cincinnati. But he can also flex into the slot when necessary. Coaches like his speed, instinct, vision and good grades. In the meantime, Hooker can learn behind Goff and adjust to the NFL game. "He doesn't move like he's 6-8, 340 pounds, size 18 shoe. At 5-foot-11, Willis is at least three inches shorter than the average high-level college linebacker. Kancey is as explosive as they come, running the fastest 40-yard dash for a defensive tackle since 2006 at the combine (4.67). "He's pretty special," said Gary Hess, the longtime voice of high school football in Richmond on 910 The Fan. And, although He's a little tight, but he has the speed to turn and run with pass-catchers and the instincts to read the QB in zone looks. The Dukes are a good fit for Bostic, Criswell said. 11 overall prospect -- was tremendous. Hes got great size, but for a kid his size, hes got good feet and hes extremely powerful, Prince George coach Bruce Carroll said. We saw 259 players find new homes, a record 43 in-draft trades, three teams invest first-round picks in quarterbacks and an uncountable number of surprises. During that season, Cincinnati ranked No. Getting him in the third round is solid value. Recruiters lauded the discipline and work ethic of players from Springers coach Loren Johnson's program. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Hes just an all-around great kid, Varina coach Marcus Lewis said. Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah (Round 1, No. And if Detroit wants to move on from Goff after 2023, his dead cap is only $5 million at that point. It's tough to really nail a draft when you have five picks and nothing before No. The Jets, who needed to address the position, were lurking at No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. When you look at his highlight tape and you look at 'Dre in person, it just all makes sense.". He used standout instincts and ball skills to catch 31 passes for 514 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing 41 times for 368 yards and four more scores. Pernell was the leader of a talented and deep front wall for the region champ Springers, finishing the season with 40 solo tackles, 18 assists, 11 sacks and 21 tackles for loss. This is going to be a dangerous offense if Geno Smith can repeat what he did last season. 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. Highlights. ", Life Christian defensive lineman, 6-5, 300. 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. The Jaguars franchise-tagged Evan Engram after a 766-yard season, but Strange is a different type of tight end, and they can coexist in this Jacksonville offense. But Hooker in the third round? This pick gives Lions GM Brad Holmes options. 2, in my opinion. Getting Jordan Love help was critical. Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State (Round 1, No. He ran a really disappointing 4.65 40 at the combine, but he plays way faster than that. "He was a guy that got more and more impressive as [Patrick Henry] got deeper and deeper into the playoffs. And hes considered one of the most talented players in the nation. The RENPHO Foot Massager Machine may be just the gift to make Mothers Day extra special for your mom this year. Austin Hooper and O.J. The one thing that NFL rookies generally all have in common is an outstanding experience playing high school football. JSN was limited to three games in 2022 because of a nagging hamstring injury, but he went for 1,606 receiving yards in 2021. Donovan Peoples-Jones is coming off a good season, but he's entering the final year of his contract. In 2019, Mitchell carried the ball five times and went into the end zone on all of those occasions except one. Hes a gem, one scout said. 25). 1 inside linebacker and No. Leggy 100 | HBCU rankings . Jump to: And Young will make an impact as a run-game penetrator (24.5 tackles for loss over two seasons) and spot-dropper in coverage, too. This one was tough to choose. Carter is long, athletic and has good pass-rushing abilities, one coach said. Watch the James River in downtown Richmond. 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 Has an edge to him. He's small for the position at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, but Henley has really good instincts and burst. 190 overall. Look at him more like a 6-foot-4, 246-pound slot receiver who can create mismatches. Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta has speed and ball skills, Alabama safety Brian Branch does a little bit of everything, and Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs -- positional value at No. Montgomery is tall, strong lineman who can play either tackle or guard, though he played more tackle at Prince George. Bo is definitely one of the most prolific players Ive ever coached. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Simply put, Robinson is elite and in the perfect offense, so I'm OK with the use of a top-10 pick here. But it's his contact balance that really wows you when you watch him take a handoff. At 6-foot-5 and 307 pounds (with 35-plus-inch arms), he has an impressive frame and plays with enough power to overwhelm defenders. The last Richmonder to have a talent set like his was Russell Wilson. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In 2022, he had 24 tackles and two interceptions in 13 more games. 2 Ardrey Kell stops No. In 2021, Brooks led the Bearcats in sacks and tackles for loss, and was named First Team All-AAC. Whether its a short vacation or theyre jetting off to begin their career, show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift. With only one pick on Day 2, they had to address that O-line and ace the selection -- and they did with my No. The following is a list of players that attended Richmond who were drafted in the NFL Draft from 1960-present. He committed to Liberty on June 13after comments from Hokies coach Brent Pry that Tech "didn't feel good about bringing him here.". Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon (Round 1, No. Miller can ski through traffic, weaving in and out of cuts without losing speed, and he has the field vision to find holes.