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HEIGHT: 5'11"

WEIGHT: 226"

HAND: 8½"

ARM: 32"

WINGSPAN: 77⅝"

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POSITIVES

— Dense and powerful build that matches his running style.

— Strong combination of patience and vision as a runner.

— Downhill runner who finishes with physicality.

— Surprising quickness and elusiveness in tight spaces.

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NEGATIVES

— Lacks homerun or great long speed.

— Improving pass protection technique and hand placement.

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NOTES

— Born Jan. 31, 2004

— 3-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: All-ACC, Honorable Mention

— 2023 All-Pac-12 First Team; AP All-Pac-12 First Team; Doak Walker Award Semifinalist

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OVERALL

Damien Martinez is a densely built running back with surprising evasiveness with the football.

Martinez gives you both power and lateral elusiveness as a runner. He displays patience and bouncy footwork at the line of scrimmage like Le'Veon Bell. Martinez is adept at pressing a gap pulling a defender downhill before laterally cutting to a nearby vacated gap. For a big with his density, he can string together cuts well in the alley or into the third level of the defense. His patience exudes the coaching term, "slow too, fast through". Martinez plays at his own pace and forces the defense to join in.

When he isn't able to shake and bake a defender, he lowers the shoulder to run through them. He has immense lower-body strength to push forward through contact from multiple defenders. He is a hassle to bring down with forward momentum. Martinez's underrated trait is catching the football out of the backfield. He displays soft hands and looks the ball in. With his versatile running style, he makes it difficult for defenders in space.

Martinez is not a home run threat. His top-end speed is adequate but it will not wow you. Generating consistent explosive plays against NFL athletes will be more difficult. Due to his patient running style, defenses need to have disciplined run fits and cage him behind the line of scrimmage. Martinez is a willing pass protector but improving his technique and hand placement can go a long way with his third-down presence for the offense.

Overall, Damien Martinez is an adequate starting running back for Gap scheme teams. He is best suited for attacking the line of scrimmage downhill where his patience and vision can lead to success. He can be the lead running back of a power-rushing attack.

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GRADE: 7.4 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter—Third Round)

OVERALL RANK: 68

POSITION RANK: RB6

PRO COMPARISON: Najee Harris

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 323

HAND: 9⅞"

ARM: 33⅝"

WINGSPAN: 81"

40-YARD DASH: 5.29

3-CONE: 8.03

SHUTTLE: 4.72

VERTICAL: 29"

BROAD: 8'4"

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POSITIVES

— Thick, stout and well-rounded build with good arm length.

— Takes fluid pass sets with solid initial and lateral quickness to get to his spot first.

— Has the range to expand his set points and extend/widen high-side rushes past the QB's drop.

— Uses his size and length to cover up targets on down blocks with enough leg drive to seal off lanes.

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NEGATIVES

— Unrefined, raw run blocker with choppy footwork and a bad habit of dropping his eyes and leaning into contact.

— Still figuring out how to consistently transition into his anchor leaving him vulnerable to getting jolted backwards against speed to power.

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NOTES

— Born July 4, 2001

— Played basketball in high school and did not start playing football until his first year at Chabot Community College in 2021

— Transferred to Washington State prior to the 2023 season after spending his first two years at Chabot

— 21 career starts at left tackle

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Shrine Bowl

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OVERALL

Esa Pole is a two-year starter at left tackle inside Washington State's 54-46 run-pass split, multiple-run scheme. Pole didn't start playing football until his first year of junior college in 2021. He has a thick, stout, and well-rounded build with good arm length, solid athletic ability, and adequate play strength.

Pole wins as a run blocker using sheer size, length, and leg drive to wall off defenders on down blocks with enough burst to close space and cover up targets on pulls. He struggles to sustain due to clunky footwork and a bad habit of leaning into contact that saps his balance.

In pass protection, Pole is a fluid mover who understands how to play long, keep rushers at his fingertips, and expand his set points to protect the corner. He can also redirect to stay attached and slow down inside moves. While Pole has promise against high-side speed rushers he has an inconsistent anchor due to choppy footwork.

Overall, Pole is new to football with extremely raw areas of his game that are far away from being ready for the NFL, but he has good size with natural mirroring skills in pass protection that give him a chance to earn a backup role at tackle or guard.

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GRADE: 5.7 (Backup/Draftable — 6th/7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 261

POSITION RANK: OT19

PRO COMPARISON: Travis Glover

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 250

HAND: 10"

ARM: 32⅞"

WINGSPAN: 78¾"

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POSITIVES

— Chain-moving receiving option, converted 68 percent of his receptions for 1st downs.

— Fluid and smooth-moving route runner and separator.

— Outstandingly reliable hands, only one drop in 2024.

— Grass-finder against zone coverage; exploits weaknesses in defense.

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NEGATIVES

— High-pad level and exposed chest limit effectiveness as a run blocker.

— Can improve his play strength at the point of attack.

— Never utilized as a high-priority receiving option for LSU's offense.

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NOTES

— Son of Hall of Fame DE Jason Taylor

— 3-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Third-Team All-SEC

— 2022: Freshman All-SEC

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OVERALL

Mason Taylor has a combination of NFL pedigree, fluidity, and football IQ to succeed on Sundays.

Taylor is a fluid mover and route runner. He wastes little movement, changing directions and breaking away from his defender. His route tempo has a veteran, savvy feel. Based on the route concept, Taylor doesn't foreshadow where he is designed to go. Instead, he uses club and swipe maneuvers to knock down the defender's hands to avoid being rerouted mid-stem.

Taylor is a grass-finder against coverages. He has a good feel for the game and space and works through traffic to reach his landmarks on time for his quarterback. He does a good job in the shallow areas of the field off-play, where he can quickly catch the ball in the flats and turn upfield as a runner. Taylor has outstanding hands, which pair well with his ability to track the ball in flight. He makes difficult catches look routine.

Run blocking is an area of improvement for Taylor heading into the NFL. He doesn't display the proper play strength or physicality at the point of attack in the run game. He will be seen driven back or quickly shredded by active and determined defenders. Taylor's lack of explosiveness could play a factor when facing coverage versatile safeties at the next level. He excels with tempo and short-area quickness to create space between him and the defender. When aligned outside, it can limit his effectiveness in attacking vertically against defensive backs.

Overall, Mason Taylor projects as a top-two tight end on the offensive depth chart. He is a good and reliable pass catcher. Taylor can defeat man but excels against zone coverages where his instincts are essential. He can be an adequate starting tight end if given the opportunity!

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GRADE: 7.8 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — Third Round)

OVERALL RANK: 37

POSITION RANK: TE3

PRO COMPARISON: Mark Andrews

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 308

HAND: 9⅝"

ARM: 31¾"

WINGSPAN: 77½"

40-YARD DASH: 5.05

3-CONE: 7.56

SHUTTLE: 4.51

VERTICAL: 30.5"

BROAD: 8'9"

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POSITIVES

— Good athletic ability, body control and movement skills.

— Does a very good job closing space, lining up and intersecting targets on climbs and pulls.

— Solid anchoring ability using a series of small hop-backs with the mobility, tight hands and strain to die slowly against the bull-rush.

— Efficient zone run blocker with a firm understanding of leverage, timing and leverage to stick on blocks.

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NEGATIVES

— Sawed off frame with mediocre sand, girth and mass.

— Below-average power leaves him stacked and stalemated against bigger, hulking defensive tackles when isolated in the run game.

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NOTES

— 4-star recruit from the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Son of Pete Kendall, former Boston College and NFL guard with 193 pro starts

— 37 career starts at center

— Team captain

— 2024: AP First-team All-ACC selection

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Shrine Bowl

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OVERALL

Drew Kendall is a three-year starter at center including 13 starts in 2024 as a team captain inside Boston College's run-heavy (64-36 run-pass split) multiple-run scheme. Kendall has mediocre arm length with evenly dispersed weight throughout his frame, good athletic ability and solid play strength.

Kendall is an efficient zone run blocker with good quickness, leverage, and sustain skills to execute combos effectively, climb, pull, and intersect targets on the move. He does a nice job steering defenders away from the ball to secure rush lanes and not fall off of blocks cleanly, very often. Kendall will get stacked and stalemated on back blocks due to middling power and length, but he has the mobility and strength in his lower half to dissipate momentum enough to not get blown up.

In pass protection Kendall has a solid anchor to grind down the bull-rush and die slowly with the hand-fighting skills and grip strength to stay inside and underneath of rushers. His lack of girth, mass and length leaves him vulnerable to getting picked by penetrators and creates soft edges that moves across his face can exploit but his active hands and feet keeps him in the fight and give him a shot to recover.

Overall, Kendall has below-average size and power but is an athletic, sticky run blocker with solid play strength to anchor who can carve out a role as a backup center with the sustain skills to compete for a starting job inside a zone-based run scheme.

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GRADE: 6.5 (Potential Role Player - Round 4)

OVERALL RANK: 170

POSITION RANK: IOL16

PRO COMPARISON: Greg Mancz

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 306

HAND: 10¼"

ARM: 32½"

WINGSPAN: 78⅛"

40-YARD DASH: 5.20

3-CONE: 8.01

SHUTTLE: 4.83

VERTICAL: 28"

BROAD: 8'6"

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POSITIVES

— Thick, sturdy and well-rounded build with good play strength.

— Has a stiff punch with tight, inside hand placement using a double-under technique.

— Excels on base blocks and in the post on double-teams covering up, lifting and uprooting defensive tackles

— Grinds the bull-rush down with a strong, firm anchor.

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NEGATIVES

— Struggles to sustain and finish blocks late in the rep due to not always bringing his feet and failing to step on the toes of defenders.

— Gradually lets his pads rise, gets overextended and is vulnerable to getting shed by the push=pull technique.

— Adequate lateral quickness and recovery skills.

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NOTES

— Born Dec. 12, 2002

— 2-star recruit from the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Originally committed to Lamar University in Texas where he started 22 games at center before transferring to Arkansas State before the 2023 season

— 46 career starts at center

— Suffered a torn ACL during spring practice before the 2024 season and returned five months later in Week 2

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Senior Bowl

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OVERALL

Jacob Bayer is a four-year starter at center, including 24 career starts at Arkansas State, including 12 in 2024 inside the team's 53-47 run-pass split, inside zone-based, downhill run scheme. Bayer has a thick, sturdy, and well-rounded build with adequate athletic ability and good play strength.

Bayer wins as a run blocker with a wide-bodied base, good upper-body strength, and an effective double-under technique to cover up, lift, and displace defensive tackles in the post on double-teams and angle-drive blocks. He has enough quicks to overtake and reach shades in the outside zone run game but does his best work on inside zone and gap concepts where he can work downhill. Bayer shows some lower half stiffness that saps his ability to sustain, redirect, and recover late in the rep. He also needs to work on churning his feet and stepping on the toes of defenders to close space and not get overextended against the push-pull technique.

In pass protection, Bayer is a stout presence against power, and he quickly absorbs and grinds the bull-rush down in his anchor while creating a lift using the double-under. He has a stiff, jolting punch and physical mindset when uncovered to clear the pocket. Bayer's feet tend to get stuck against rushers that can string together moves, creating easy access to his edges and gradual penetration when isolated.

Overall, Bayer has below-average movement skills but brings the size, play strength, and demeanor to compete for a backup role at center with the upside to get onto the field during his rookie contract if he can clean up his footwork.

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GRADE: 5.8 (Backup/Draftable - Rounds 6-7)

OVERALL RANK: 252

POSITION RANK: IOL28

PRO COMPARISON: Russell Bodine

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 212

HAND: 8⅞"

ARM: 31⅜"

WINGSPAN: 75"

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POSITIVES

— Strong and reliable-handed pass catcher.

— Good route runner and separator with intentional movement skills.

— Tough and physical high-pointing, ball winner; reels in contested catches routinely.

— Short area quickness and burst to create space with his routes.

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NEGATIVES

— Average top-end/long speed to be a consistent vertical outside receiveing threat.

— Lacks the ideal explosiveness to put defenders on their heels.

— One year of production over four years at the collegiate level.

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NOTES

— Born Feb. 18, 2002

— 3-Star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Second-Team All-Big 12; Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist

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OVERALL

If you want a selfless, team-first playmaker, look no further than Jack Bech. He has experience playing both tight end and wide receiver during his freshman year at LSU.

This season, Bech emerged as a highly effective pass catcher. As a route runner, he is an efficient and intentional mover to create separation. You will not see all of the fancy footwork at the line of scrimmage; he relies on sudden jab steps to move his defender and creates space to enter the vertical stretch phase of his route. Bech is quicker than fast and uses it to break free from his defender. He runs routes with little wasted movement at the top of his routes. He is a well-tempered route runner who plays at his own pace; he will lull defenders to sleep before separating at the breakpoint of his routes. When the ball is in the air, he attacks it with a ferocious mentality, bringing those contested catches in. He can be a quarterback's best friend on third downs.

He meets press alignment/bump-and-run coverage with physicality. He uses his hands well to counter the defensive back's punches in the contact window. Bech is strong, and he works through that contact well enough to still get open in a timely manner. That short-area quickness aids him in creating space quickly against man coverage.

Bech's toughness and physical play style show up as a perimeter blocker and after the catch. He does a good job sealing defenders and giving his running backs space to work on the perimeter. After the catch, he runs hard and with good strength to gain as many yards after contact as possible. He doesn't mind being a middle-of-the-field collision player and chain mover.

However, Bech won't wow anyone in the speed department. He is not an explosive mover and lacks the burst to step on defensive backs' toes, pushing vertically. Bech's top-end speed is adequate at best. He is quick but will not win many foot races against NFL perimeter corners. He is a first-year breakout player, and one year of production raises eyebrows inside NFL buildings.

Overall, Jack Bech projects as a power slot, possession receiver who will thrive working the horizontal route concepts like crossers, dig/daggers, inside hitches, over routes, etc. Bech can become the glue guy for an NFL passing offense and handle the dirty work route concepts in the middle of the field with defenders converging from their landmarks. If a team can work past his athletic shortcomings, they will have a potential productive possession-style receiver.

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GRADE: 7.5

OVERALL RANK: 59

POSITION RANK: WR8

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Puka Nacua

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 314

HAND: 10½"

ARM: 35¼"

WINGSPAN: 83⅜”

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40-YARD DASH: 5.11

VERTICAL: 29"

BROAD: 9'4"

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POSITIVES

— Good size with a thick build and great arm length. Impressive athleticism and quickness for his size, too.

— Decent at timing up the snap and has good acceleration off the ball to get penetration with his get-off.

— When he keeps his pads down and shoots his hands, he has plenty of upper body strength to stand up interior offensive linemen and lock them out to get great extension on blocks with his long arms.

— Can make tackles with offensive linemen hanging onto him.

— Has the strength and size to be an effective bull rusher when he keeps his pads down and shoots his hands.

— Flashed solid swim and cross-chop moves as a pass rusher.

— High motor effort player who will get coverage sacks and factor into gang tackles.

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NEGATIVES

— Often plays with high pad level/stands up out of his stance.

— Has wide hand placement as a run defender, exposing his chest to offensive linemen and making it difficult to consistently take advantage of his long arms. Also impacts his ability to disengage from blocks.

— Struggles to stay in his gap against double teams due to the two factors mentioned above and playing with a narrow base.

— Lacks some rotational strength to keep his shoulders square and avoid getting reached or scooped.

— Sub-par pad level also hurts his ability to consistently be effective with a bull rush.

— Often late with his hands as a pass-rusher and struggles to work the offensive lineman's hands.

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NOTES

— A 3-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2023 (Thumb, offseason surgery, missed bowl game and 2024 spring practice), 2024 (Undisclosed, limited in 1 game)

— 2022: Honorable Mention Freshman All-American; All-ACC Academic Team

— 2023: Second-Team All-ACC; All-ACC Academic Team

— 2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC, Fourth-Team All-ACC

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OVERALL

Joshua Farmer has many traits that NFL teams covet. He has good size with very long arms and impressive quickness and lateral movement skills. That gives him a high ceiling at the next level.

Farmer stands out the most as a run defender. When he shoots his hands straight from the ground, he's hard to move with one-on-one blocks and has plenty of upper-body strength to lock out offensive linemen and take advantage of those long arms. Also, he can get penetration when slanting with his quickness and agility.

However, the Florida State product has a tough time staying in his gap against double teams and combo blocks. His pad level and hand placement are inconsistent which exposes his chest, and he takes on blocks with a narrow base. He also doesn't anticipate double-teams well.

As a pass-rusher, Farmer wins in flashes rather than being a consistent producer. His sub-par pad level reduces the effectiveness and consistency of his bull rush and he's often late with his hands. Additionally, he could afford to mix up his pass-rush plan more often as he tries to bullrush too regularly. He's shown solid cross-chop and swim moves and has the athleticism to put together a few finesse moves but rarely uses them.

Overall, Farmer has the profile of someone who could be a good NFL interior defensive lineman but may need some time to develop. That could cause him to get drafted higher than expected if a team is willing to bet on his traits. Schematically, he has some position versatility after lining up everywhere from a nose tackle to a 3-technique in college.

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GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 116

POSITION RANK: DL12

PRO COMPARISON: Carlos Watkins

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

HEIGHT: 6'4½"

WEIGHT: 250

HAND: 10"

ARM: 33"

WINGSPAN: 81⅞"

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POSITIVES

— Manipulative route runner to fake out defenders for optimal separation.

— Vertical athleticism and speed to put defenders on their heels.

— Good NFL height and frame; plus-level wingspan to extend the catch point.

— Untapped potential; redshirt junior who has not reached his peak yet.

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NEGATIVES

— Improving run-blocking technique and hand placement.

— Functional strength at the point of attack.

— Hampered by injuries for two straight seasons before 2024.

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NOTES

— Born Apr. 5, 2003

— 4-Star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024 Second-Team All-ACC

— Battled injuries in consecutive years, 2022-2023

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OVERALL

Elijah Arroyo combines size, speed, and athleticism to become a mismatch tight end at the next level.

Arroyo's biggest strengths are route running and creating separation. He manipulates defenders with his route stem to attack leverage and push them where he needs to free up the intended direction of his break. He sells routes well using his body, including head/shoulder fakes, eye manipulation, and rocker steps.

Arroyo attacks off/soft coverage with urgency, quickly putting them on their heels and vulnerable at the top of his routes. Athletically, Arroyo displays the speed and burst necessary to win the vertical plane. Alignment is insignificant; he can get behind the defense anywhere in the formation. He has a 6'9" wingspan and uses it well to extend at the catch point and pluck the ball away from his body. Arroyo will use his frame to shield defenders away from the ball and limit their chances of punching through the pocket to force a pass breakup.

As talented as Arroyo is, he has one year of production due to consecutive seasons with a left knee injury. He only played eight games between 2022 and 2023. Combine medical checks will be important to rule out any long-term concerns. Arroyo is a willing blocker, but two areas in which he can continue to improve are functional strength and technique. He is better suited for a wide-zone blocking scheme where he can use angles and momentum to his advantage. His hand placements and technique do not allow him to secure and sustain blocks. Initial pop is sufficient, though.

Elijah Arroyo projects as a Flex(F) tight end with a high-playmaking ceiling. He is the type of tight end who creates mismatches and should be used as a pre-snap coverage indicator. He possesses the tools required to be a potential high-volume pass catcher for an NFL offense.

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GRADE: 7.8

OVERALL RANK: 41

POSITION RANK: TE4

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Zach Ertz

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 305

HAND: 10¼"

ARM: 34"

WINGSPAN: 82⅞” 

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40-YARD DASH: 4.95

3-CONE: 7.6

SHUTTLE: 4.79

VERTICAL: 31.5"

BROAD: 9'3"

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POSITIVES

— Good size and long arms for an NFL defensive tackle.

— Takes on blocks with solid pad level and a wide base and is decent at absorbing contact to stay in his gap against combo blocks and double teams.

— Keeps his hands tight as a run defender, has the strength to win at the point of attack and create statements at the line of scrimmage against one-on-one blocks from offensive linemen.

— Can make tackles with linemen hanging onto him.

— Has a solid swim move that he can win with as a pass-rusher.

— When he gets off the ball and goes straight into the offensive lineman, he has the strength to collapse the pocket when bullrushing.

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NEGATIVES

— Long strider and not explosive off the line of scrimmage, hurting his get-off.

— Has a habit of doing too much dancing at the line when bullrushing.

— Hips are a little stiff to clear his lower half and get clean wins as a pass-rusher.

— Needs to rush with more of a plan, could afford to add some countermoves to his arsenal.

— Lack of agility and foot quickness makes him susceptible to getting reached.

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NOTES

— A 3-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Undisclosed, miss 1 game)

— 2024: Second-Team All-MAC; Named National team's top defensive lineman at Senior Bowl

— 2023: Third-Team All-MAC

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OVERALL

Darius Alexander has the potential to become a solid every-down defensive tackle at the next level. He's an impressive run defender who can defeat one-on-one blocks with his strength at the point of attack and can stay in his gap against double teams. As a pass-rusher, he has a solid swim move and can collapse the pocket when bull rushing, he fires off the ball.

That's part of how Alexander proved himself against a higher level of competition and stood out at the Senior Bowl. However, he looked quicker and more agile in Moblie than during the season. He tested well at the NFL Combine with a 9.14 RAS, so he's a better athlete than what was seen during the 2024 campaign.

Schematically, the former Rocket would be best as a 3-technique in even fronts. While he has the potential to start in year one or two, teams could view him as a low-ceiling type of prospect, given his age. No date of birth has been confirmed, but Alexander was a sixth-year senior and in the 2019 recruiting class, which means he'll be a 24-year-old rookie.

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GRADE: 7.3 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 79

POSITION RANK: DL7

PRO COMPARISON: David Onyemata

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 289

HAND: 10⅛"

ARM: 33½"

WINGSPAN: 82⅜”

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40-YARD DASH: 4.74

VERTICAL: 33"

BROAD: 9'11"

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POSITIVES

— Good block recognition as a run defender to put himself in a good position to take on blocks.

— When he keeps his hands tight against the run, he has the upper body strength and arm length to get extension against offensive linemen.

— Can close the gap with tight ends and offensive tackles who lean at the point of attack.

— Decent at getting off blocks against offensive linemen.

— Has solid power as a pass-rusher to collapse the pocket versus tackles, and has shown a solid rip move to win around the edge and help recover when he misses with his hands.

— Active hands when rushing the passer.

— Good pass-rush motor to get coverage sacks and a hustle player overall.

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NEGATIVES

— Sub-par athlete overall, making it difficult for him to play on the edge in the NFL.

— Often late to react to the snap and lacks acceleration off the line of scrimmage.

— Could afford to be more physical at the point of attack.

— Inconsistent with his hand placement as a run defender, often landing too wide and exposing his chest.

— Accuracy with his hands when rushing the passer is poor, often missing and allowing offensive linemen to make the first significant contact.

— Struggles to break down in the backfield and lacks lateral movement skills, making it difficult to bring down shifty running backs and quarterbacks.

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NOTES

— Born Jul. 3, 2003

— A 4-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: didn't suffer any major injuries in college but he was born with a rare breathing disorder and had a tracheotomy tube placed into his neck at three months old

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OVERALL

Sai'von Jones was primarily used as an edge defender at LSU but would be better suited on the inside as more of a 4i- to 3-technique in the NFL. He lined up on the interior at the Senior Bowl and had success in both phases of the game. Also, he's not a good athlete or fluid mover but does have impressive size and strength.

Jones has good block recognition as a run defender and enough upper-body strength to lock out offensive linemen and win at the point of attack. When rushing the passer, he has solid power to collapse the pocket with a bull rush and has shown a decent rip move to win around the edge.

However, the LSU product is still learning how to use his long arms to his advantage in both phases of the game. He showed improvement this season but does have a habit of using wide hand placement against the run and is pretty inaccurate with his hands when rushing the passer.

Overall, Jones is a developmental prospect, especially if he's going to play a different position in the pros. However, there could be a team that likes his physical traits and is willing to be patient and work with him on the interior defensive line.

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GRADE: 6.3 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 187

POSITION RANK: DL18

PRO COMPARISON: William Gholston

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.