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HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 246

HAND: 10"

ARM: 33¼"

WINGSPAN: 80½”

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40-YARD DASH: 4.58

3-CONE: 7.12

SHUTTLE: 4.25

VERTICAL: 31.5"

BROAD: 9'10"

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POSITIVES

— Solid size with a thick build and good arm length.

— Has good instincts as a run defender to quickly key and diagnose plays and get into the right position.

— Takes on blocks with his hands and has the strength and length to get extension on blocks.

— Also defeats blocks with his hands well and has a decent rip move to beat offensive linemen climbing to the second level.

— Drops his pads and wraps up when tackling. Long arms increase tackling range/radius which helps when making open field tackles.

— Solid linear acceleration when crashing downhill as a run defender or to help click and close in zone coverage.

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NEGATIVES

— Poor awareness in zone coverage, he doesn't locate threats coming into his area well and often isn't in a position to cover his area.

— Lack of agility/lateral movement skills makes it difficult for him to tighten throwing windows and play the ball in the air.

— Has tight hips and sub-par change of direction skills to cover shifty running backs in man coverage.

— Will get beat to the flat when covering backs out of the backfield.

— Angles toward the sideline are often too deep, leading to over-pursues.

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NOTES

— Born Jul. 21, 2000

— A 3-star recruit in the 2019 class as a dual-threat quarterback, per 247Sports

— No major injuries

— Played at Georgia Tech from 2019 to 2022 until he was dismissed from the team four games into the 2022 season, transferred to Charlotte in 2023 and then to South Carolina for this past season.

— 2024: Honorable Mention All-SEC

— 2023: First-Team All-AAC, second in AAC in tackles (96)

— Three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll

— Cousins with three-time Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall

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OVERALL

Demetrius Knight Jr. is a former dual-threat quarterback and a six-year senior which shows up in his instincts against the run. He's quick to key and diagnose, recognizes when he can shoot gaps, is good at mirror running backs on zone runs and can sift through the trash to make tackles.

Knight also takes on blocks with his hands, has good arm length and upper body strength to get extension and escape against offensive linemen. Additionally, his long arms increase his tackle radius/range as the former Gamecock has very few flaws as a run defender.

However, Knight isn't very fluid and has limited lateral movement skills that impact his ability to cover tight ends and running backs in man coverage. Also, he has bad eye discipline in zone coverage, often getting manipulated by quarterbacks and caught out of his area. So, he's more of a two-down linebacker at the next level.

Overall, Knight would be a good fit as an inside linebacker in either odd or even fronts. But teams may view him as a low-ceiling prospect as he's older, turning 25 years old before his rookie season.

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GRADE: 7.2 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 89

POSITION RANK: LB6

PRO COMPARISON: Reggie Ragland

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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: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 243

HAND: 9⅝”

ARM: 33½”

WINGSPAN: 80⅛”

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POSITIVES

— Good height and length for an NFL edge defender.

— Good get-off and speed to win around the edge.

— Has the change of direction and quickness to effectively turn speed to power and has shown an impressive one-arm stab move that he can win with.

— Flexible ankles and bendy to corner at the top of the rush.

— Good agility to be effective as the looper in line games.

— Effective as a spy, has the athleticism to mirror quarterbacks and plenty of speed to close for sacks or short gains.

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NEGATIVES

— Very little playing experience despite being a fifth-year player, especially against the run.

— Lean frame, needs to add size and strength to avoid getting widened when setting the edge or washed inside as a run defender.

— Lacks the strength to shed and get off blocks from offensive linemen.

— Has to make the first significant contact as a pass-rusher or offensive tackles will be able to control him due to his slender frame and lack of strength.

— Struggles to play the hands as a pass-rusher, limiting the moves he can win with.

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NOTES

— A 4-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (left arm, season-ending, missed 4 games), 2019 (Torn ligament in ankle, had surgery in high school)

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OVERALL

Quandarrius "Que" Robinson was a highly rated recruit coming out of high school. However, he suffered an injury during his senior year that required surgery, causing his college career to start slowly. He also didn't see the field much until this season, and an injury cut his final campaign short.

On the field, Robinson can potentially be a problem as a pass-rusher. He's an impressive athlete with a quick get-off to win with speed around the edge and has shown a good one-arm stab move to take advantage of his length when turning speed to power. If his use of hands improves, he can develop a wide range of pass-rush moves at the next level.

The Alabama product does need some work as a run defender, though. He has a wiry frame and lacks strength to hold up at the point of attack against offensive linemen. With some time in the weight room, he could become a serviceable player against the run, as he does have long arms to maximize extension on blocks if he develops the strength to lock linemen out.

Overall, Robinson is a developmental prospect who is a good athlete but lacks on-field experience. He could be a good fit at standup linebacker as a third-down rusher and might have the potential to play off-ball linebacker as well. Alabama used him there occasionally and he proved to be an effective spy and showed decent instincts against the run for not playing the position regularly.

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GRADE: 6.4 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 185

POSITION RANK: EDGE21

PRO COMPARISON: DeAngelo Malone

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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: 258

HAND: 10"

ARM: 33⅛”

WINGSPAN: 80½”

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40-YARD DASH: 4.62

3-CONE: 7.41

SHUTTLE: 4.53

VERTICAL: 35.5"

BROAD: 10'1"

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POSITIVES

— Good size and frame for an NFL defensive end.

— Works the hands well as a pass-rusher.

— Solid hand-swipe and cross-chop moves that he can win with.

— Decent angles and bend when rushing the passer to take efficient paths to the quarterback.

— Good instincts as a run defender to put himself in position to take on blocks or get unblocked tackles near the line of scrimmage.

— Quick to get his hands up against the run and has good arm length and solid upper body strength to get extension and set the edge against tight ends.

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NEGATIVES

— Not quick-twitched.

— Lacks explosion off the line of scrimmage to win with speed around the edge.

— Sub-par quickness and change of direction skills hurts his ability to turn speed to power.

— Needs to rush with a plan, doesn't show counter moves if his initial move doesn't work.

— Plays high and lacks lower body strength to anchor as a run defender against offensive linemen with good leverage.

— Older prospect, will be a 24-year-old rookie.

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NOTES

— Born Oct. 22, 2001

— A 4-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Undisclosed, missed spring practice at Louisville)

— Played at Tennessee from 2020 to 2023, committed to Ole Miss out of the transfer portal originally, then flipped to Louisville and enrolled in the spring before transferring again to Miami ahead of summer camp

— 2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC

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OVERALL

After spending four years at Tennessee before eventually making his way to Miami this past season, Tyler Baron is one of the older and more experienced edge defenders in this year's draft class.

That shows in his ability to play the run. He's consistently in the right spot and in a good position to take on blocks, especially against pullers, as either the force or spill player.

Baron also has impressive size and length, which help him set the edge when taking on blocks from tight ends. However, he plays with a sub-par pad level and lacks lower body strength to effectively anchor against offensive linemen who play with good leverage. That will result in him getting widened or washed inside in the ground game.

As a pass-rusher, the former Hurricane lacks the twitch to make offensive tackles miss consistently. But he does have decent cross-chop and hand-swipe moves to win around the edge and can play the hands. Also, while he's not super bendy, he has enough flexibility and takes good angles to have efficient paths to the quarterback.

Overall, Baron is a solid player who can be a serviceable backup in the NFL. His best role would be as a rotational defensive end in even fronts.

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GRADE: 6.5 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 168

POSITION RANK: EDGE19

PRO COMPARISON: Dawuane Smoot

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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: 5'11"

WEIGHT: 180

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POSITIVES

— Dynamic athlete with an explosive burst and acceleration to blow past pursuing defenders.

— Fluid and easy mover; clean route transitions for good separation.

— Dangerous after the catch, suddenness to transition from receiver to runner.

— Vertical threat with elite top-end speed.

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NEGATIVES

— Underwhelming play strength to fend off physical coverage defenders.

— Catch radius is limited and cannot be relied upon in contested catch situations.

— An undersized frame limits his upside as a play-side run blocker.

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NOTES

— Born Mar. 15, 2004

— 4-star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— Georgia 6A state champion in 100-meter (10.51) and 200-meter (21.19)

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OVERALL

Isaiah Bond is an undersized pass-catcher who exemplifies elite speed.

Bond is an explosive and electric playmaker with the speed to strike fear in the hearts of defenses. He is equipped with pursuit angle-beating burst, acceleration, and top-end speed. He is a twitchy and sudden mover who can change directions at the drop of a hat. This aids his separation creation abilities as a route runner. His route tree has more variety and depth than most college wide receivers. He can drive upfield and sink his hips at the top of the route.

Bond handles manufactured touches to provide easy access to space, where he can be dangerous after the catch. Feeding him underneath targets creates clear paths for Bond to maintain his stride and speed and gain as many yards after the catch as possible. He is adept at finding soft spots in defensive coverages. He quickly sits in the void of zone concepts while using speed to push defensive backs upfield against man coverage.

Bond is undersized, and this shows up as a perimeter play side blocker. He cannot sustain blocks on the outside to spring his running back. Bond will be better suited as a backside blocker, operating as a decoy or walling off his defender from entering the backfield. Bond's a fantastic talent, but maximizing and refining his release package can dictate his effectiveness on Sundays. He will face great athletes with better strength and wingspans at the next level. Quickly winning to enter his route phase and get open for his QB will be an essential development in his game. His catch radius is less than ideal, limiting his effectiveness in contested catch situations.

Overall, Isaiah Bond's combination of route running and elite speed are game-changing qualities to have as a wide receiver prospect. Placing him in a timing-based passing attack with an offensive coordinator open to being creative is the best for Bond's NFL future. An accurate and well-timed quarterback will appreciate what he brings to the offense. He plays mainly as an outside receiver but can create havoc defensively working out of the slot.

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

OVERALL RANK: 61

POSITION RANK: WR9

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Jaylen Waddle

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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: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 210

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POSITIVES

— Is a natural separator, runs well-paced routes with good short area quickness.

— Savvy operator with the football in flight, flashes late hands and body control.

— Functional play strength and hand usage against physical/handsy defensive backs.

— Efficient playmaker with the football in his hands; good run-after-catch threat.

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NEGATIVES

— Does not possess elite athleticism or explosiveness.

— Charted for 12 drops since 2023, hand catching mechanics needs improving.

— Good athleticism but straight-line speed is not an immediate threat to press corners.

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NOTES

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

— 2024: Second Team All-ACC; Jon Cornish Trophy Finalist

— 2023: All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention; Jon Cornish Trophy Winner

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OVERALL

Elic Ayomanor epitomizes natural separation.

He is a savvy and detailed route-runner who defeats one-on-one coverages. Ayomanor plays at his own pace and speed but alters his route tempos to keep defensive backs honest and on their toes.

Against man coverage, he runs nuanced routes, attacking the defender's leverage with his stem and squaring up the defender before separating at the top of his routes. Ayomanor puts defenders in a bind with his footwork and suddenness at the breakpoint. He is a smooth, quick, and efficient mover but plays with good strength as a route runner to clear handsy defenders.

Due to his high football IQ, he excels against zone coverage. He finds the soft spots within the coverage and works around the defensive spot droppers. His strength is useful in the middle of the field. He is fearless and tough when making plays in high-traffic areas.

Ayomanor is a reliable ball tracker down the field. He is savvy, using late eyes to find the ball and hands to bring the pass in. He rarely gives the defender any early indications the ball is on its way. Ayomanor's body control is outstanding—he can contort his frame in the air to make acrobatic grabs. He uses his entire frame in the red zone to make difficult sideline catches look routine.

Ayomanor is a good but not a great athlete. His explosiveness and burst early in reps limit winning foot races down the sideline. Winning at the line of scrimmage with quickness and nuance is key for him to beat and stack defenders vertically. His speed lands in the buildup category. Therefore, big, explosive vertical passing plays are not his calling card at the next level against NFL athletes. Concentration drops and hand/catch mechanics need improving. Ayomanor's hands can be too wide as the ball approaches leading to unwanted drops.

In all, Elic Ayomanor projects as a good number two Z-receiver for an NFL offense. He is alignment-versatile and makes plays from the slot with a two-way release. Adding his play strength, he will give smaller nickel defenders fits in man coverage by boxing them out for in-breaking passes. Ayomanor is a talented and reliable pass catcher who can start for multiple years and contracts.

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GRADE: 7.6 (Potential Impact Player — Second Round)

OVERALL RANK: 43

POSITION RANK: WR6

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Chris Godwin

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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: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 186

HAND: 8⅞"

ARM: 30⅜"

WINGSPAN: 72¾"

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POSITIVES

— Locates and exploits soft spots within zone coverage.

— Quick route runner and a natural separator.

— Short-area burst/acceleration at the top of his route.

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NEGATIVES

— Does not possess top-end speed to be a consistent vertical threat.

— Thin, wiry frame and lacks desired play strength for a perimeter receiver.

— Physical coverage disrupts timing and pushes him off the route path.

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NOTES

— Born March 15, 2003

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

— 2024: First-Team All-Big 10; Biletnikoff Semifinalist; Team captain;

— 2023: Third-Team All-Big Ten

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OVERALL

Tai Felton is a plus-level route runner with good timing to hit his landmarks.

Felton wins with short-area quickness and footwork. He can shake defenders with hesitation maneuvers and the rocket step technique. Felton separates well in the short and intermediate portions of the field. Good push on the vertical plane to create opportunities to separate on in/out-breaking routes. His cuts at the breaking point have good suddenness and sharpness to create natural separation. Separating from coverage is his best skill set and he does it well.

Felton's coverage recognition is a strong part of his process. He has good zone recognition and can work inside the soft spots of the coverage. On the outside, he is effective on slants, daggers, quick hitches, and comeback routes. With the ball, Felton has a good motor to take on contact and fight for extra yards—doesn't go down without a fight.

However, play strength is a missing part of his game. Felton struggles to counter physical/handsy defenders. Both inside the contact window and during his route stems—will be knocked off his path easier than I'd like. Not for the lack of trying, Felton does not reel in contested catches at a high rate. His lack of strength and a plus wingspan show up. Felton's short-area burst is fine but top-end speed will not overwhelm defenders. Defensive backs are consistently stride for stride with him down the field if they do not lose leverage quickly at the line of scrimmage. Felton's frame appears wiry on tape, combined with the lack of play strength, which can lead to him playing mostly in the slot in the NFL.

In conclusion, Tai Felton projects as a slot/movement Z receiver with quick route runner and separation abilities. If paired with a true number-one receiver, he can find success on the lesser defenders on the opposing defense. He is an adequate NFL wide receiver with a solid ceiling to buy into.

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GRADE: 6.8 (Potential Role Player—Fourth Round)

OVERALL RANK: 129

POSITION RANK: WR16

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Jalen McMillan

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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: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 196

HAND: 8½"

ARM: 30⅛"

WINGSPAN: 72½"

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POSITIVES

— Quick-footed receiver who can freeze defensive backs in their tracks at LOS.

— Sharp planter/cutter at the top of his routes to pull away from the defender.

— Space creation artist; talented route runner and separator.

— Urgent burst and acceleration off the line of scrimmage.

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NEGATIVES

— Dealt with nagging drops throughout career.

— Limited catch radius to convert contested catches against long-limbed NFL CBs.

— Post-catch creativity, minimal yard after contact created.

— Against press coverage, he does not utilize his hands enough to disengage from CBs.

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NOTES

— Born Sept. 4, 2002

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

— 2024: First-Team All-Big 12 (KR/PR); Co-Captain; Honorable Mention All-Big 12 WR

— 2023: Co-Captain; Second Team All-Big 12; Honorable Mention All-Big 12 KR/PR & Offensive POY

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OVERALL

Jaylin Noel is a quick-footed route runner with sharp plants and cuts for ample separation.

Noel is a space-creating route runner with good suddenness at the top of his routes to separate quickly from man coverage. He uses quick footwork to freeze defenders at the line of scrimmage before getting vertical into his route. Noel's short-area quickness is a great asset to finding success as a quick game-winner—he can get to his spot quickly and be available for his QB.

If given a free release, he has an urgent burst off the ball to stem vertically and attack defensive backs. He sells those routes well without tipping his hand on when the break will come. Noel is a manipulative route runner with good stop-and-start ability. His double moves with sudden direction changes put defenders in conflict down the field.

Noel is an alignment versatile playmaker. Iowa State put him in numerous positions to attack opposing defenses. He has aligned in the slot, outside, and in the backfield with both static alignment and pre-snap motions.

Noel will benefit from adding better hand usage against handsy cornerbacks at the line of scrimmage. His footwork is on par with moving defenders off their spot and forcing them to open their hips, but he doesn't clear their hands from making contact. He will get tangled up and stuck trying to disengage, forcing the QB to look elsewhere due to disrupted route timing. I'd like to see more YAC from Noel. With his agility and quickness, you'd expect him to average more than four yards per reception after the catch.

Separation is pivotal to success for Noel's success. I am not sure his contested catch conversion rate translates to the NFL. Noel does not have a great catch radius or wingspan to out-battle NFL cornerbacks at the catch point. Drops have nagged Noel throughout his career. He has a drop rate of 7.2%

Jaylin Noel projects as a quick winning slot receiver and assumes the WR3 role in an NFL offense. The combination of route running, suddenness, and quick-twitch abilities make him a difficult cover out of the slot position. Noel is a reliable separator who can move the chains routinely. His ceiling may be capped due to limited physical tools and size.

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

OVERALL RANK: 65

POSITION RANK: WR10

PRO COMPARISON: Christian Kirk

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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: 290

HAND: 10¼”

ARM: 33⅝”

WINGSPAN: 81⅛”

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POSITIVES

— Good size and length for an NFL defensive tackle.

— Quick off the ball and accelerates off the line well to get penetration when one-gapping.

— When he lifts his hands straight up from the ground and keeps them tight, he has the strength to win at the point of attack and get extension on blocks.

— Solid athlete to help avoid getting reached in the running game or set up pass-rush moves.

— Has decent swim and hump moves to catch offensive linemen leaning.

— Good pass-rush motor.

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NEGATIVES

— Plays with high pad level and often has a narrow base when taking on blocks, resulting in him getting washed inside against down blocks and double teams.

— Poor use of hands, inconsistent with how quickly he gets his hands up and often has wide placement to expose his chest as a run defender and pass-rusher.

— Bull rush is ineffective due to high pad level and sub-par leg drive after contact.

— Lacks a go-to pass-rush move he can win with when offensive linemen use proper technique.

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NOTES

— Born Jan. 14, 2003

— A 5-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2025 (Stress fracture in foot, had rod inserted, missed Senior Bowl), 2024 (Torn labrum in shoulder, offseason surgery, Shin, offseason surgery), 2022 (Undisclosed, missed 1 game)

— 2023: Second-Team All-SEC

— 2021: Freshman All-SEC Team

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OVERALL

Shemar Turner is a developmental prospect who could become a solid 3-technique defensive tackle in a penetrating, one-gap type of defense. He's big, strong and athletic with some impressive traits.

However, Turner's technique needs a lot of work. He plays with high pad level and is often late and wide when shooting his hands, exposing his chest and leading to inconsistencies against the run. That gets exposed the most against double teams and combo blocks as he'll get pushed out of his gap when taking on two offensive linemen.

Additionally, those issues impact the effectiveness of his bull rush and restrict his pass-rush arsenal. He does have a couple of moves, like a swim or hump, that he can catch offensive linemen leaning with, but he's often ineffective against linemen who have good technique, which will be an issue at the next level.

That being said, Turner has an impressive get-off that he can get penetration with and be disruptive when his hands and pad level are right. He's a ball of clay, but a good defensive line coach could mold him into a quality NFL defensive tackle.

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GRADE: 6.8 (Potential Role Player — 6th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 130

POSITION RANK: DL13

PRO COMPARISON: Sebastian Joseph-Day

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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: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 249

HAND: 9⅝"

ARM: 31⅞”

WINGSPAN: 79"

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POSITIVES

— Impressive production as a pass-rusher with 30 career sacks.

— Good get-off and burst off the line of scrimmage, can win with speed around the edge.

— Sets up his pass rush moves well by stemming and using euro-steps. Also has the quickness to change the angle on offensive tackles, going from inside to outside leverage in a hurry or vice versa.

— Has a solid rip move to win around the edge and a decent inside cross-chop.

— Physical and has natural leverage at the point of attack to set the edge and get off blocks from tight ends.

— High motor player who can get coverage sacks and factor into gang tackles down the field.

— Comfortable dropping in coverage.

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NEGATIVES

— Lacks size and length for an NFL edge defender.

— Offensive linemen who can absorb contact or play with good leverage can widen him in the running game due to sub-par size and lower body strength.

— Short arms limit his extension and ability to disengage from offensive tackles.

— Lacks the mass and strength to effectively turn speed to power as a pass rusher.

— Below-average accuracy with his hands and chops when working pass-rush moves, will often miss and allow offensive linemen to get into his body.

— Questionable bend, ankles look stiff to turn tight corners at the top of the rush.

— Struggles to break down in the backfield as a pass-rusher, comes in too hot and will lose contain against athletic quarterbacks.

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NOTES

— Born Apr. 26, 2003

— A 3-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Undisclosed, missed 1 game)

— Transferred from Coast Carolina ahead of the 2023 season

— 2024: Second-Team All-Big Ten

— 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

— 2022: Second-Team All-Sun Belt

— 2021: First-Team All-Sun Belt, Freshman All-American, Set school record with 12.5 sacks

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OVERALL

Josaiah Stewart has been a productive pass rusher throughout his college career. As a true freshman at Coastal Carolina, he burst onto the scene with 12.5 sacks. Since then, he's transferred to Michigan and proven to be a solid situational rusher prospect.

Stewart has an impressive get-off to win with speed around the edge and takes advantage of offensive tackles with slow feet. He also sets up his pass-rush moves well by stemming to the inside and using his quickness and/or a euro-step to win on the inside or outside with a rip or cross chop moves.

However, Stewart isn't a technician with his hands, often missing and failing to "defeat the hands and defeat the man." Especially against offensive linemen with good length that can allow offensive tackles to get into his body and stop his moves. Also, he doesn't have poor bend but does lack some ankle flexion to turn a tight corner at the top of the rush.

As a run defender, the Michigan product's lack of size and lower body strength are issues. He's physically strong enough to be effective against tight ends but has a hard time setting the edge versus offensive tackles and pullers. That could make him more of a third-down pass-rusher at the next level.

Overall, Stewart's combination of sub-par size and technical flaws as a pass rusher could lead to varying opinions about his ceiling from NFL clubs. But his production is hard to argue with and he has enough traits to potentially become a sub-package rusher as a standup outside linebacker.

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GRADE: 6.6 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 160

POSITION RANK: EDGE18

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Nik Bonitto but shorter

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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: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 327

HAND: 10¼”

ARM: 32½”

WINGSPAN: 78⅛”

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40-YARD DASH: 5.15

3-CONE: 7.65

SHUTTLE: 4.85

VERTICAL: 27.5"

BROAD: 8'9"

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POSITIVES

— Good upper body strength to stand up offensive linemen at the line of scrimmage and gain control of the block.

— Takes on blocks with good knee bend and a sturdy base, hard to move one-on-one and is solid at staying in his gap versus double teams.

— Quick to recognize down blocks, shifting his eyes and hands to take on the block and avoid getting washed inside.

— Decent athlete for his size and runs his feet well to avoid getting reached against outside zone runs.

— Can make tackles in his gap with offensive linemen hanging onto him.

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NEGATIVES

— Minimal pass-rush production, doesn't have any moves he can win with and has a sub-par motor to get coverage sacks.

— Often false steps out of his stance, hurting his get-off and bull rush.

— Hand placement is a little wide as a run defender, exposing his chest.

— Not violent when shedding or getting off blocks which can lead to him getting stuck.

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NOTES

— Born April 18, 2002

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

— No major injuries

— 2023: Second-Team All-SEC

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OVERALL

Nazir Stackhouse is a solid run-defending interior defensive line prospect who can plug gaps. He's strong at the point of attack to gain control of blocks and hard to move one-on-one. Against double teams, he attacks and can defeat the man he's lined up across from. He has good knee bends and a sturdy base to absorb contact from the second blocker to stay in his gap.

Stackhouse also has solid quickness and lateral movement skills for his size which, combined with good block recognition, allows him to avoid getting reached or scooped out of his gap.

However, the Georiga product is more of a "do your job" type of player than someone who is going to make a lot of tackles and post flashy stats. He'll be in the right spot consistently but can struggle to disengage and get off blocks. Also, he offers nothing as a pass rusher, evidenced by his three career sacks in five seasons.

Overall, Stackhouse is a reliable backup defensive tackle in the NFL who can line up as a nose tackle or 2i-technique.

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GRADE: 5.6 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 289

POSITION RANK: DL31

PRO COMPARISON: Nick Eason

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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.