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Durst's 2015 NFL Draft : Post-Senior Bowl Risers, Sliders, and revised Big Board


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QB



Garrett Grayson Cody Fajardo Blake Sims
Marcus Mariota Brett Hundley Bryce Petty
Shane Carden Brandon Bridge Taylor Kelly
Jameis Winston

Sean Mannion

Dylan Thompson
RB
Tevin Coleman Jeremy Langford Javorius Allen David Johnson Malcolm Brown Thomas Rawls

Jay Ajayi Duke Johnson Mike Davis

Yyler Varga

Cameron Artis-Payne Terrence Magee

TJ Yeldon Ameer Abdullah David Cobb Jamaal Williams Jalston Fowler Michael Dyer
Melvin Gordon Todd Gurley Karlos Williams Matt Jones Josh Robinson Storm Woods Trey Williams
WR Amari Cooper Sammy Coats Tony Lippett Justin Hardy Kasen Williams Josh Harper Mitch Matthews
Jaelen Strong Vince Mayle Phillip Dorsettt Devante Davis DeVaris Daniels Jarrod West Jaxon Shipley
DeVante Parker Nelson Agholor Deontay Greenberry

Stephon Diggs

Austin Hill Tre McBride Bud Sasser
Dorial Green-Beckham Devin Smith Rashad Greene Jamison Crowder Chris Harper Kyle Prater Malcolm Kennedy
Kevin White Ty Montgomery Antwan Goodley Kenny Bell Dezmin Lewis Deon Long Jameon Lewis
Devin Funchess Breshad Perriman Tyler Lockett Dres Anderson Nigel King Matt Miller
TE
Maxx Williams
EJ Bibbs Ben Koyack Jake McGee Dillon Gordan

Clive Walford

Jesse James

Nick O"Leary

Jeff Heuerman

Nick Boyle

Tyler Kroft

Darren Waller

Rory Anderson
Randall Telfer
AJ Derby
Blake Bell
Malcolm Johnson
Cameron Clear
OT Andrus Peat Jake Fisher Tyrus Thompson Chaz Green Jamon Brown Mickey Baucus Austin Shepherd
Ereck Flowers Donovan Smith Darryl Williams Sean Hickey
Malcolm Bunche Terry Poole
DJ Humphries Cedric Ogbuehi Ty Sambralio Eric Lefeld Trent Brown Quinterrius Eatmon
TJ Clemmings

Corey Robinson

Rob Havenstein Blaine Clausell
Michael Yeck Simon Goines
OG Brandon Scherff AJ Cann Tre' Jackson Jarvis Harrison Shaquille Mason Landon Turner Aundrey Walker
La'el Collins Jamil Douglas Quinton Spain Torrian Wilson
Jon Feliciano Kyle Costigan Alex Barr

Arie Kouandjio

Laken Tomlinson

Kaleb Johnson

Josue Matias

Ali Marpet

John Miller

Adam Shead

Cody Whitehair

Connor Hanratty

Willie Beavers
OC

Cam Erving

Hroniss Grasu

Andrew Gallik

Reese Dismukes

Max Garcia

Brandon Vitabile

Shane McDermott

BJ Finney

Dillion Day


DE
Leonard Williams Nate Orchard Za'Darius Smith Henry Anderson Deion Barnes Ray Drew
DE
Randy Gregory Owamagbe Odighizuwa Marcus Golden Theiren Cockran Frank Clark Anthony Chickillo
DE
Dante Fowler Trey Flowers Cedric Reed Marcus Hardison Geneo Grissom Ryan Muller
DE

Arik Armstead

Danielle Hunter

Lyndon Trail

Preston Smith

Corey Crawford

Caleb Azubike

Hau'oli Kikaha

Ryan Russell

Marin Ifedi

Marcus Rush

DT Eddie Goldman Carl Davis Ellis McCarthy Tyeler Davidson JT Surratt James Castleman Derrick Lott

Mario Edwards

Malcom Brown

Jordan Phillips

Michael Bennett

Terry Williams

Kaleb Eulls

David Parry

Christian Covington

Bradon Ivory


Matt Hoch
Danny Shelton

Grady Jarrett

Gabe Wright Louis Trinca-Pasat Travis Raciti Chucky Hunter Kalafitoni Pole
ILB
Stephone Anthony Hayes Pullard Ramik Wilson Henry Coley Jake Ryan AJ Johnson
Benardrick McKinney Eric Kendricks Jeff Luc Taiwan Jones Mike Hull Steve Edmond Ben Henley

Denzel Perryman Amarlo Herrera Trey DePriest Bryce Hager Curtis Grant AJ Tarpley
OLB Shane Ray Lorenzo Mauldin Tony Washington Thurston Armbrister Xzavier Dickson CJ Johnson JR Tavai
Alvin Dupree Eli Harold Paul Dawson Norkeithus Otis Josh Forrest Jordan Hicks Derrick Malone

Shaq Thompson

Vic Beasley

Max Valles Kwon Alexander

Damien Wilson

Terrance Plummer JR Tavai James Vaughters
CB Trae Waynes Doran Grant Quinten Rollins Ladarius Gunter Quandre Diggs Tevin Mitchel Kevon Seymour

Ron Darby

Alex Carter Kevin Johnson Steven Nelson Kevin Peterson Byron Jones (S?) Tim Scott (S?)
Marcus Peters Jacoby Glenn Deshazor Everett Julian Wilson Blake Countess Damian Swann Justin Coleman
PJ Williams

Jalen Collins

John Shaw

Kevin White

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu

Senquez Golson

Nick Marshall

Damarious Randall

Anthony Jefferson

JaCorey Shepherd Jonathan McKnight
S
Gerod Holliman Eric Rowe (CB?)

Kurtis Drummond

Sam Carter

Derron Smith

Clayton Geathers

Ronald Martin

Landon Collins Durrell Eskridge Cody Prewitt Anthony Harris Jaquiski Tartt Erick Dargan Kyshoen Jarrett

Jalen Mills Chris Hackett

Adrian Amos

Jermaine Whitehead Jordan Richards Ibraheim Campbell

Of note, I currently have 15 offensive players with first-round grades, including Winston, who personally have a second-round grade on, but admit it is highly unlikely all 32 teams pass despite his character risks.

On defense, I have 19 players with first round grades, including 12 players who have played defensive line in college. That is too many, which is why I have several notable defensive lineman outside the first round.

Top 10 Senior Bowl Risers

1. Miami (Ohio) CB Quinten Rollins:

Rollins, who officially weighed in at 5-foot-11 and 193 pounds at the Senior Bowl, won the MAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in his first and only season playing college football.

Prior to 2014, the 6-foot, 203-pound Rollins was a starting guard for the Redhawk basketball team, where he finished second in Miami history in steals with 214.

Rollins says the basketball skills that helped him win defensive player of the year for Miami three times on the hardwood has helped him tremendously on the football field.

Indeed, those ball-skills have translated nicely to the grid-iron where he finished among the nation's leader with seven interceptions. Rollins also had had 72 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and nine pass breakups this season.

The story goes, Rollins thought his future was going to be overseas playing professional basketball, until aBaltimore Ravens scout saw Rollins play basketball and encouraged him to try football.

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler stated he believes Rollins is a possible first-round pick, but with questions about his deep speed, I would be surprised, and think late second to early third is more likely.

During the Senior Bowl game, Rollins missed one pick when his basketball vertical let him down, but came back to make a football over the shoulder catch at the very end of the third quarter.

2. Clive Walford TE Miami:

Walford came into the Senior Bowl as arguably the draft's top TE, but also with question marks, including a knee-surgery, initially reported as an MCL tear, that caused him to miss Miami's bowl game against South Carolina.

At the Senior Bowl, Walford measured in at 6-foot-4 1/8, 254 pounds, and appeared to be 100% healthy. He's been very consistent as both a blocker and pass catcher, handling defenders at the line of scrimmage as well as making receptions down the seam.

The fifth-year senior left Miami as it's all-time leader among tight ends with 121 catches, 1753 yards and 14 touchdowns. "The U" is famous for how many NFL TEs have played there, including former first-rounders Jeremy Shockey, Kellen Winslow, Greg Olsen, and Bubba Franks.

NFL Network's Mike Mayock called Walford "the most explosive tight end in this year's draft." Something I disagree with. He's not a true vertical threat, but rather a dependable all-around TE.

NFL comp: Jermaine Gresham? Gresham averaged 56 receptions and 544 yards receiving per season with 24 combined touchdowns in five seasons.

3. USC CB Josh Shaw:

Didn't get head around on deep pass from Sims to Locket in the 2nd Q. 41-yard penalty, then beat by Coats in the end-zone, but Coats was unable to get his second foot down. Ran with Coats down the side-line late in the 2nd and was able to defend to pass.

NFL.com's Mike Mayock said during the Shrine Game of USC DB Josh Shaw "He's 6-1, with long arms; he's a press corner in today's NFL." Shaw's career began as a safety at Florida, but moved to corner after transferring to USC.

Shaw entered the season regarded as one of the top defensive backs in the class, and I, for one, had a first round grade (as a safety) on him last spring, but he comes with character concerns after his 10 game suspension for lying to team officials.

The story begins with Shaw getting into a loud argument with his girlfriend. The two insist no physical violence occurred, but the police were called. Shaw jumped from the second story, injuring both ankles, then made up a lie about saving his nephew from drowning.

NFL comp: Aqib Talib?

4. Norfolk State OLB-DE (TE?) Lynden Trail:

Trail is a big, versatile athlete who has a lot of upside. At 6'7/260, he's listed as a linebacker on the Senior Bowl roster, but may project best at as a 4-3 DE.

A former five-star Florida recruit, Trail transferred to Norfolk State, an FCS school, where he has dominated over the past two years. During that span, Trail racked up 185 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 12 pass breakups, seven forced fumbles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery for a touchdown as an outside linebacker in the Spartans’ 3-4 defensive scheme.

Trail could end up going a lot higher than many expect, and showed some notable flashes, both in one-on-one pass-rushing drills and when ran with Miami tight end Clive Walford downfield to slap a pass away.

Lastly, Trail got a few reps at TE during Wednesday's practice, and with frame and athleticism scream prototypical TE. Although a position switch seems like a long-term project, keep in mind many of the NFL's best TEs either didn't play college football or just one season (Graham, Gates, Julius Thomas).

NFL comp: Aaron Lynch?

5. Kentucky DE Za’Darius Smith:

Smith is coming off a great performance at the East-West Shrine Game where he was named the Defensive Player of the Game with a sack, a tackle for loss and several quarterback pressures which earned him a "call-up" to the Senior Bowl. He’s a power end, but doesn’t have a crazy explosive first step.

In 12 games in 2014, he had 61 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups while normally lining up as a LDE for the Wildcats.

While Smith didn't have the break-out season that Kareem Martin had his final year at UNC, I feel they are comparable talents, and like Martin, feel Smith will ultimately be drafted in the third-round.

NFL comp: Kareem Martin?

6. Eric Rowe DB Utah:

Rowe was a first-team freshman All-American back in 2011, and had 35 starts at free safety (32 at FS) prior to 2014 when he was moved to corner. Reportedly, he worked out at both positions at the Senior Bowl, where he measured 6' 1/2 inch, and 204 pounds with 32 12/ inch arm length.

If rumors of him running sub 4.4 are true, be could be one of the fastest free safeties in the NFL, but he has the size, speed, and arm length to challenge bigger WRs one he gains more experience as a corner.

Can he quickly flip his hips and transition downfield with receivers? Those that can't are pigeon-holed to safety.

NFL comp: Dezmen Southward. The Falcon's 68th pick last year brought similar height/weight/speed and also a background at both safety and corner.

7. Danny Shelton DT Washington:

Shelton measured 6-foot-1 3/4 and 343 pounds at the Senior Bowl weigh-in, drawing comparisons to Haloti Ngatafrom NFL Network's Mike Mayock who called him a top-10 pick.

According to Shelton, he ballooned to 360 in early January, and had to work his way DOWN to 343. While he is a media darling, I wonder if NFL teams are concerned about Shelton's difficulty keeping his weight down.

Broke-out last season with 93 tackles, led the nation in fumble recoveries with five, and was also among the nation’s leaders in tackles for loss (16.5) and sacks (9) this past season.

Which is important, as few teams are drafting NT in the first round, as they are often the player to come out on third down as NFL teams add a fifth or sixth DB.

At the Senior Bowl, his pass rush wasn’t as successful, but no defensive lineman stacked and shed near as well as Shelton.

NFL comp: Star Lotulelei?

8. Donovan Smith OT Penn State:

One of the five from the North team "who made money" during the Senior Bowl week according to Mike Mayock. Has history of playing on both sides at PSU, and during practice at Senior Bowl. Charles Davis agreed saying "he handled just about everyone one-on-one, and moved people on team periods".

Recently, NFL.com's Gil Brandt stated Smith grades out as a sixth-rounder, and that he should have returned to school, while DraftInsider.com's Tony Pauline came out and said he was surprised by Smith's decision.

I am not at all surprised, as he already has 31 starts at LT and just graduated in December. I have had a second-round grade since the start of the season on Smith, who measured in at the Senior Bowl at 6'5/341 with 34 1/4th inch arm length.

Last season, Penn State had four new starters on their OLine and Smith, who at times appeared like he was having to block the entire defense by himself.

NFL comp: Kelechi Osemele?

9. Nick Marshall, CB, Auburn:

How about this for a prop-bet, former Auburn QB Nick Marshall led the Senior Bowl with five solo tackles (seven others had five TOTAL tackles). He was one of the last added to the roster, and was expected to replace Marcus Mariotta after he decided he was not going to participate, but after the first day Marshall announced he was switching back to CB, and position he originally played as a freshman for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Most are pointing to Marshall's technical difficulties, and not giving enough credit to the fact that he held his own against some of the best WRs in the nation after just three practices. Just amazing.

Marshall brings great size to the position and QBs better pray Marshall does not make the interception as we all know what he can do with the ball in his hands.

10. Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska

Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah was named MVP of the Senior Bowl (game).

A "gamer", Abdullah had 113 total yards on 11 touches (including four receptions).

Questions: small framed. 17 lost fumbles in career. struggled in pass-pro both in college and in Mobile.

NFL comp: Branden Oliver?

While San Diego's Oliver went undrafted in the 2014, Abdullah should come off the board right about pk #100.

11. Carl Davis, DT, Iowa:

After three days of practices, Davis was voted by a panel of NFL scouts to have been the most outstanding player in practices during Reese's Senior Bowl week, and was one of Mike Mayocks top three risers. During the game, game announcers joked that he was the South teams' 12th man since he was in their backfield so much.

This past season, most have read/hear "he has been prone to bouts of inconsistency", but Davis is a two-gap defender, that played in a steady, but conservative defense. More times than not, he was an elite run-stopper, holding-up against double-teams.

The 6'4 5/8, 321-pound Davis had only 3 1/2 career sacks at Iowa, which is far fewer than some of the other top-tier DT in the 2015. ESPN currently ranks him the #52 overall prospect, and the their #6 DT, but his performance at the Senior Bowl could push Davis into the first round.

12. Kevin White, CB, TCU:

Voted defensive back of the week after an excellent week of practices leading up to the Senior Bowl.

White is just one of three Horned Frogs DBs expected to be drafted, and likely will have five defenders selected in 2015 which might be the most of any college team.

During the Senior Bowl, White made a diving interception and showed good awareness on the return. Mayock said White "had one of the best practices that I saw."

White comes with the same size limitations that former TCU CB Jason Verrett had, but unlike Verrett, White has not been mentioned as a potential first rounder. Verrett was having a good rookie season, until shoulder surgery sidelined him for the season.

NFL comp: Jason Verrett?

13. David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa:

Northern Iowa redshirt senior RB David Johnson won the award for "Best Performing Running Back" throughout the week at the Senior Bowl, then had the game's first touchdown, a 19-yard run in the first quarter.

Need to study him much more...

14. Tre Jackson, Guard, Florida State:

Jackson was named the most outstanding player for the south team after the south controlled the game on the ground behind a strong offensive line.

I am not sure if I agree with this award, as I thought I saw Jackson struggle against both speed and size, but who am I to argue. Jackson entered the season as a potential first round pick (not by me) but most have been disappointed.

The lone FSU player of many that were invited that elected to participate, he appears he salvaged some of his draft-stock during his four-day interview.

15. Nate Orchard, DE, Utah:

Meanwhile, Orchard was named the most outstanding player for the North Team after racking up five tackles with one TFL. Orchard was already one of my bowl week risers, but it seems many are questioning if he is a "one-year-wonder" and predict a less than spectacular performance at the NFL combine.

ESPN's Scout'sInc wrote "He also was able to convert speed to power as a pass-rusher, putting offensive tackles on their heels."

Measuring in at 6'3 1/4 inches and 251, he frame suggests 3-4 OLB, and so does his game after the Utes prospect recorded 84 tackles including 21.5 tackles for loss and 18.5 sacks in 2014.

While statistics are almost always misleading, and he may not wow you in shorts, I feel confident Orchard's game translates well to the pros, and feel he will be a steal if drafted after the top-50 picks.

Of note, the North Team was coached by Tennessee's coaches, who will have the 34th pick in the 2015 NFL draft.

NFL comp: Jeremiah Attaochu. The 50th pick in the 2014 Draft, Attaochu did not have a great rookie year. I still think he will ultimately become a productive pass-rusher.

16. Ali Marpet, OLine, Hobart:

Yeah, I had never head of him either....

Marpet, 6-3, 307, has exceeded all expectations of a Division-III player attending the Senior Bowl. He has looked completely comfortable battling a higher level of competition and has won out more times than he's lost. Marpet has lined up at both left tackle and guard, facing off against some of the best defenders in the nation. Marpet's performance at the Senior Bowl has elevated his draft grade into the middle rounds.

17. Tyler Varga, FB/RB, Yale:

Varga also more than met expectations of him, first he reportedly "won" at weigh-ins, and then proved proficient at both blocking and running in short-yardage situations.

18. Nick Boyle, TE, Deleware:

Excellent size for the position, he also has long arms and huge hands, and projects a an in-line TE. Someone that big is not expected to hurdle a defender.

19. Max Garcia, OLine, Florida:

Garcia came to the Senior Bowl as an unheralded lineman but seemed to impress with his play in Mobile. He is the one-time starting LT for Maryland, who transferred and played his final season at center. The 6'4, 305-pound Garcia brings great versatility and plays with great fundamentals. He rates as one of the draft's better center.

20. Stephone Anthony, ILB, Clemson:

Personally, I have been high on Anthony all along, but it appears I may finally be getting some support.

Possibly the most underrated linebacker in the upcoming draft, Anthony is a complete LB, a very good height/weight/speed guy (for an ILB) who easily projects as a three-down LB. He reportedly did exceptionally well in coverage drills, Anthony can easily stay step-for-step with running backs or tight ends who came over the middle of the field. He also is a skilled blitzer and shows speed and range in pursuit.

Before coming to Clemson, Anthony was rated the No. 1 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.

21. Steven Nelson, CB, Oregon State:

"Mighty Mouse" as they called him during the Senior Bowl had a good weak, and broke up a bunch of passes during the game.

Per CBS Sports, Nelson "officially broke up four passes, consistently undercutting receivers to bat away passes". While ScoutsInc wrote they had given Nelson "a fourth-round grade...but that he played much better than that".

Nelson had a good senior season with two interceptions and 60 tackles, and was a two-year starter after transferring from The College of the Sequoias.

Neutral (didn't really raise or lower their stock)

1. Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State:

DE Preston Smith got the game's only sack, and was frequently complemented for his performance at practice. Most see him as a LDE who lines-up over the RT and occasionally over a guard in third-down situations.

2. Grady Jarrett DT Clemson:

Jarrett is the son of former Atlanta Falcon LB Jessie Tuggle.

Before the Senior Bowl, I predicted Jarrett would be the biggest "winners", and that interior offensive lineman would have no answers for him in 1-on-1 situations. Essentially, I predicted Aaron Donald 2.0.

While he isn't Donald, the 13th overall pick of the Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft, he is extremely quick off the snap and plays with good leverage and strength. The success Donald has enjoyed as a rookie is likely to help Jarrett's case despite his lack of size.

During the NFL Network's broadcast, Daniel Jeremiah compared Jarrett to the Titan's Jurrell Casey.

NFL comp: Jurrell Casey?

3. Hau'oli Kikaha, DE/OLB, Washington:

The nation's most productive edge-rusher was one of those forced into playing OLB at the Senior Bowl, which given their 4-3 format, does not allow OLBs the same opportunity to show their pass-rushing skills, but instead exposes them in space. Has perhaps the best technical skills of all the pass-rushers in this year's class, perhaps stemming from his experience in Judo and mixed martial arts.

He has been listed by some as a "slider" but most NFL scouts understand what Kikaha is, a sub-package pass-rusher, whose medicals will be the most important aspect when determining his draft position.

4. La'el Collins, OLine, LSU:

Entered Mobile as a certain first rounder, and left having verified his status, but while few agreed with me that Collins is a NFL guard at the start of the season, most agree now.

The 6-foot-5, 321-pound offensive lineman was an All-American as a senior, and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy signifying the SEC’s top offensive lineman as voted by the league’s coaches, 38 career starts in 45 games, including starting at left guard as a sophomore and at left tackle in his junior and senior seasons.

NFL comp: Zack Martin?

5. Sammie Coats WR Auburn:

Got the start over several notable WRs, but failed to do much in the game. Lauded for his speed, but ridiculed for his hands.

I have had Coats as either a late first or early second all season despite statistics that would suggest a seventh-round pick. His grade has always reflected his presumed NFL combine performance.

NFL comp: Is he another Torrey Smith or another Darrus Heyward-Bey??

6. Devin Smith WR Ohio State:

Was regularly listed among the top performers during Senior Bowl practices, but did nothing during the game, as both the North and South teams were limited by poor QB play.

Devin Smith is supposedly an excellent gunner, and had a nice tackle on a KO return.

I have been steadily raising my Devin Smith ranking from fifth to second round the past few months, but I don't believe he makes it into the top-50 selections.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah recently ranked Smith as the No. 23 overall prospect int eh 2015 class. Certainly

Smith has built a lot of momentum for himself lately and even Buckeyes' head coach Urban Meyer pronounced his senior wide out is flying up draft boards. He appeared to be a terrific vertical receiver for the national champs but is he capable of running good routes and making the underneath receptions?

NFL comp: Kenny Stills?

7. Henry Anderson 3-4 DE Stanford

After weigh-ins Eric Galko of Sporting News and Optimum Scouting noted "soft for 287, undefined arms".

While he may have "failed" his weigh-in, DraftInsider.net's Tony Pauline tweeted Anderson has been "dominating" in drills at Senior Bowl practice, and draft analyst Josh Harris wrote " I’m still waiting on someone to block Stanford’s Henry Anderson".

ESPN's Todd McShay tweeted "Stanford DE Henry Anderson stood out among the DLinemen today. Didn't win the weigh in. Won't wow at Combine. Dude's just a good FB player."

During the Senior Bowl, he wasn't able to bring down QB Blake Sims when he had him dead to rights after being left unblocked.

NFL comp: Jared Crick?

8. Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke:

While Crowder was on everyone's draft risers for his excellent performance during Senior Bowl practices, he both muffed a punt return in first quarter, and double caught one late in the second. He finished with only one catch.

Crowder will be a listed as a riser by most, with his forte being creating constant separation with burst and breaks, however, he is small, measuring in at just over 5'8, and 174 pounds, with small hands.

While he may have received a "bump" at the Senior Bowl, remember, none of my six projected first round WRs were at the Senior Bowl, and Crowder is not going to impress in shorts at the NFL combine. I would be shocked if he were taken in the first 100 picks.

NFL comp: Andrew Hawkins? While Hawkins went undrafed out of Toledo, Crowder has gained the confidence of NFL scouts, but physical limitations will still likely cause him to be drafted lower than many expect.

9. Shaq Mason guard Georgia Tech

During the Senior Bowl, Mike Mayock seemed to be a fan of Mason, who thinks he "ultimately will be a center".

The 6-foot-1, 310-pounder was named a USA Today First-Team All-American, but the Ga Tech offense is very different than the NFL, which hurts his draft stock. Additionally, Mason is undersized. That would hurt his draft chances more than his actual ability.

John Norris described him as a barrel chested, stout, point of attack guard, that plays with great leverage. Then goes on to say "I can’t remember an OL playing with his butt that low to the ground".

Of coarse, he measured only 6'1 1/2/ with 31 1/8 inch arm length, so that is not too surprising. For comparison's sake Arie Kouandjio was over 6'4 with 34 3/4 arms. The theory with arm length is similar to a boxer, you can get your hand on your opponent without him getting his hands on you.

10. Arie Kouandjio, Guard, Alabama:

Reportedly did very well at the Senior Bowl, but was already highly regarded.

11. Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA:

Fresh off his impressive bowl game in which Odighizuwa recorded six tackles (two for loss), a sack and two passes broken up versus Kansas State, OO was equally impressive at the Senior Bowl, first at the weigh-in, and later when some were calling him the best pass-rusher at Mobile.

He's now Rang's No. 32 overall prospect, with DraftInsider.net's Tony Pauline agreeing OO "should be in the first round conversation".

He does come with some medical concerns, including missing all of 2013 following hip surgery.

12. Amarlo Herrera, ILB, Georgia:

Originallly not invited to the Senior Bowl, Herrera got the call-up after he reportedly "looked great" at East-West Shrine Game. However, there seemed to be little buzz about Herrera during Senior Bowl week.

13. Trey Flowers, DE, Arkansas:

Texas DB Quandre Diggs was strong in coverage, and had an interception in the game, jumping a short pass to an outside WR after lining up at his customary nickel position.

14. Marcus Hardison, DE, Arizona State:

The Sun Devil was a late add to the Senior Bowl roster, and was largely quiet. The junior college transfer has slowly developed, but ended the season as a player ascending, and has the measurables to line-up as a DE in either a 4-3 or 3-4 and can work inside at DT.

15. Garrett Grayson, QB, Colorado State:

Grayson possesses enough physical skills for the next level but there is nothing elite about him. Most feel he was the best QB at Mobile, but that is not saying much.

16. Marcus Murphy, RB/KR, Missouri:

Marcus Murphy from Missouri evidently just flew in the night before the game, but returned the first KO of the 4th quarter for a nice gain. Nice bowl game Vs Minnesota.

17. LaDarius Gunter, CB, Miami:

Measured-up as one of the draft's longest and biggest CBs, Gunter has had an inconsistent career at Miami, something that continued at the Senior Bowl.

18. Jeff Luc, ILB, Cincinnati

I had not caught on to Luc until the very end of the season, and thus have to put him in my "risers" but I am torn on this one.

Luc measured in at 5'11 3/4, and 263 pounds, and his game and frame scream run-stopper, but how much is that worth in today's NFL?

The powerfully built senior only started one year for Cincinnati, but posted 134 tackles and 6.5 sacks, while leading the FBS in forced fumbles (six) and fumble recoveries (four).

ESPN's # 1 ranked HS inside linebacker, Luc originally played at Florida State, before transferring to to the Bearcats. He had eighteen tackles against Ohio State earlier in the season, and then 13 against Virginia Tech in the bowl game.

19. Rannell Hall, WR, UCF:

Two good catches during game from UCF WR Rannell Hall . Zero TDs in 2014?? Battled through injuries in 2014 to play in 10 games with nine starts. Overshadowed by Breshad Perryman? Started all 13 games in 2013 (Blake Bortles final season), leading UCF with 57 receptions and 886 yards. Helped lead UCF over Baylor in the TostitosFiesta Bowl when hed the Knights' wide receiving corps with 113 yards on four catches, and added two touchdowns with a long catch-and-run going for 50 yards.

In three games I saw UCF play in 2014, he had zero catches vs Penn State (did he play?), one vs Houston, and six vs East Carolina. While he may have risen from free agent to draftable, Hall does not appear to be more than a 7th-round flier.

20. Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville:

Mauldin, 6-3, 256, has made the switch from college defensive end to outside linebacker prospect with few bumps in the road.

Entering the season, I liked him more than Marcus Smith, his former Louisville teammate and first-round pick of theEagles last year (who I had rated as a second rounder).

Mauldin has looked very comfortable playing in space, easily moving laterally or in reverse, but his forte still remains rushing the quarterback, finishing his career with 20.5 sacks including 9.5 in 2013.

21. USC MLB Hayes Pullard:

While there were rumblings that Pullard dropped back well, and was quicker than expected, Pullard was already a known commodity coming into the Senior Bowl.

Pullard was a four-year starter at USC that brings plenty of experience to the NFL. He finished his Trojans career with 377 tackles, which is the sixth-most in school history, 25.5 tackles for loss, 17 pass breakups, six sacks, three forced fumbles, three interceptions, including one for a touchdown, and a fumble recovery. The athletic Pullard led his team with 95 tackles in 2014, and also had eight pass deflections, 5.5 tackles for loss, an interception and a fumble recovery.

22. Cody Prewitt, FS, Mississippi:

Prewitt spent his first two seasons as an in-the-box safety, before transitioning to more free safety alignments as a junior.

Reports out of Mobile was that Prewitt showed well at practices, and ended the game tied with five total tackles.

CBSsports.com now has Prewitt at #54 in it's overall draft rankings, and their #1 FS prospect, while Joel Klatt at FoxSports.com had Prewitt at #45 overall, praising him for his "quality understanding of the game".

Top 10 Senior Bowl Sliders:

1. Brett Hundley QB UCLA:

Event organizer and former Browns general manager Phil Savage revealed to the media that Hundley was amongst a small group of players who declined his invite by not communicating whether or not he would attend.

While Winston and Mariota are the top two QBs, there is a big drop-off after them, with some even saying they would not pick any other QB before day three.

At least Baylor's Bryce Petty and Colorado State's Garrett Grayson got the opportunity to prove themselves to all 32 teams, while Hundley will have to wait until the NFL combine and UCLA's pro-day.

One interesting landing spot could be Philadelphia, where he could be seen as a cheaper alternative to Mariota, and his acquisition could allow them to part ways with free agent Mark Sanchez this off-season, and perhaps Nick Foles next year.

2. Markus Golden , DE, Missouri:

After being named player of the game in Missouri's bowl-game victory over Minnesota, Golden failed to capitalize on his post-season momentum.

Rotated with Kony Ealy and Michael Sam in 2013, recording 55 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups and 6.5 sacks, and became a full-time starter in 2014 when he notched 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.

NFL comp: Courtney Upshaw?

3. Bryce Petty QB Baylor:

Ended season with a bang, throwing for a career-high 550 passing yards vs. Michigan State for Cotton Bowlpassing record and game’s Offensive MVP, helping to prove that he doesn't just pile on against poor defenses in the Big-12.

But questions still remained; is Petty a product of the Baylor system and does he possess the necessary arm strength to play on Sundays?

The Baylor prospect needed a strong performance to impress evaluators this week, and that hasn't been the case. He never distinguished himself above the group of mediocre quarterbacks on the North squad and finished his week of Senior Bowl practices by throwing a pair of interceptions during Thursday's practice, then looked over-matched during Saturday's game.

From his frame, to his average arm-strength, physically he reminds me of Geno Smith, who played in a similar offense while at WVU, and someone I still feel could have been successful if had landed in a better spot.

NFL comp: Geno Smith?

4. Blake Sims QB Alabama:

Not nearly the pro-prospect that Jake Coker is (his back-up last season at Alabama). 14 career starts all came in 2014. Known for his leadership.

The first-year starter from Alabama is a good athlete but proved he's not a great passer. Originally recruited as a WR and started his college career at RB, his accuracy was questionable all season as were many of his reads and decisions. Sims was effective rolling outside the pocket then throwing on the move and showed ability picking up yardage with his feet, but it is unlikely he did enough at the Senior Bowl to change the minds of scouts.

5. Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan State:

Caught just one pass, and threw one (an incompletion) during the Senior Bowl game, and was never mentioned among those making a big impression during practices.

Lippett played exclusively at his normal position of WR during Senior Bowl week after playing both WR and CB during the final few games of the regular season, and playing nearly 50% of his snaps on defense during MSU's bowl game win over Baylor.

While there have been some who feel Lippett's length and hands would make him an excellent corner, he appears to be committed to WR, with his time on defense making him an asset on special teams (he made one tackle on special teams during the SB game).

6. TJ Clemmings, OT, Pitt:

Beat by DE Preston Smith late in the 2ndQ, but announcers felt it was a the QB holding the ball too long.

Mayock says he struggles with the inside move, yet is still confident he is a first rounder, and impressed that he only played two seasons in HS, and only two on offense at Pitt.

Flowers was giving him problems when Clemmings was lined-up at LT during the third-quarter.

Clemmings was targeted by several NFL scouts as one of the offensive tackles with the athletic potential to develop into a blind-side protector in the NFL.

NFL.com's Mike Mayock said "I think he's got a left tackle skill-set after only playing on offense for two years", while ESPN's Kevin Weidl recently wrote Clemmings "is generating chatter among inner scouting circles because of a significant improvement from his first to second year on the offensive side of the ball".

Evaluators will certainly temper their expectations after his up-and-down performance at the Senior Bowl. I continue to only see four blind side protector in this class: Flowers, Humphrey, Peat, and Ogbuehi (who has a torn ACL).

NFL comp: Jeff Otah?

7. Justin Hardy WR East Carolina:

Hardy collected 121 catches, 1,494 yards, and 10 scores this past season, and is the FBS all-time leader in catches, but is not a receiver who passes the eyeball test as he measured just over 5-10, 190 during weigh-ins.

Reportedly struggles catching the ball at Senior Bowl practices, which is not good for a limited ceiling WR.

The ultra-productive Hardy is a terrific slot receiver, using quickness and technique to separate from defenders, but he shows no elements of being a downfield threat, and is a poor red-zone target. He also was not utilized in the return game at ECU.

Measured about two inches shorter than expected, but that should not hurt him too much, as he was never considered a height/weight/speed guy. The slot dynamo is pretty easy to project to the NFL, and will likely to go in the middle rounds.

NFL comp: Danny Amendola? I find it hard to compare Hardy to someone as accomplished as Wes Welker, even if his NFL role may indeed be similar, but a non-injured Amendola seems right.

8. Reese Dismukes, Center, Auburn

Entered Auburn as the # 1 ranked HS center in the nation, and left as the Rimington Trophy winner and consensus first team All-America as a senior. Started all of his 50 career games. Highly experienced in an up-tempo offense.

Dismukes struggled to consistently anchor in one-on-one drills at the Senior Bowl, and he is undersized lending questions about his functional strength. Most feel he projects best to a zone-blocking scheme.

9. Ty Sambralio, OT, Colorado State:

One of my bowl-week sliders, I continue to question what those are seeing who felt he was a potential first round pick. Appeared to struggle again vs multiple opponents, and I think he was the one who gave-up a sack to Preston Smith.

10. Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami:

While Scout's Inc. reports that Miami senior LB Denzel Perryman was a standout at Senior Bowl practice, it couldn't have gone much worse for Perryman who measured nearly two inches shorter than his listed weight, and then got injured (abdominal strain) on the first day of practice, missing significant practice time and the game.

"He diagnosed plays quickly against the run in the nine-on-seven period and showed good awareness in zone coverage in the seven-on-seven period," wrote Todd McShay.

A long-time favorite among bloggers for his jarring hits, and bone-crushing tackles, it is hard to gauge his value to the NFL.

NFL comp: Chris Borland? The 5-foot-10, 242-pound Perryman frequenlty draws comparison's to Chris Borland, who was drafted in the third round by the San Francisco 49ers. Will Borland's rookie success benefit Perryman?

11. Kurtis Drummond, Safety, Michigan State:

Another Spartan, Drummond too was largely quiet, then missed the game due to "a strained hamstring".

Drummond was named the 2014 Tatum-Woodson Big 10 Defensive Back of the Year after leading the Spartans in tackles (72), pass breakups (11) and interceptions (four). The versatile, hard-hitting safety finished his Michigan State career with 233 tackles as a three-year starter, in addition to 33 pass deflections, 14 tackles for loss, 12 interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Entering the season, scouts graded Drummond as the top safety from the senior class, but I was never much of a fan, stating he is an average athlete benefiting from elite corners and a strong pass-rush.

12. Adrian Amos, S/CB, Penn State:

Highly experienced DB with many starts at both CB and Safety, Amos entered the season as a personal favorite. However he had a rather ho-hum final season, and is not an elite athlete that can compensate for it an the NFL combine, bringing greater importance to the Senior Bowl. Little was heard from him.

13. Senquez Golson, CB, Mississippi:

Golson was the shortest player at the Senior Bowl, measuring in Tuesday morning at 5-foot-8 ½ inches and a mere 178 pounds, and that was the last we heard of him after a strained hamstring. The shifty cornerback had 10 interceptions (2nd in the nation) and 18 pass breakups in 2014. Most analysts believe Golson will be relegated to nickel duties at the next level.

14. Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford:

Earlier this season, while many were still declaring Montgomery as a potential first round pick, I predicted that by the end of the season, Devon Cajuste will have eclipsed Montgomery as The Cardinal's top wideout. While that may not have been true, Montgomery's stock has fallen greatly. First, he was unable to play in Stanford's bowl game, then he measured nearly three inches shorter than his listed height, and finally Montgomery still struggles making routine catches. Mike Mayock (? I think) said something along the lines of I wonder why is he playing wideout (and thought he looked more like a running back).

15. Jamil Douglas, OLine, Arizona State:

Was given credit for making a great block during the game, but little was heard from the media during the week.

Switched from guard to left tackle for his final season. Started all 13 games at left tackle in 2014 after 27 consecutive starts at guard.

The former high school tight end, was named the #16 "Freak" on Bruce Feldman's annual "Freak" list prior to last season, and at 6'4/307 claims to run a sub five second 40.

Despite being known for his freakish athleticism and strength in the weight room, Douglas is undersized and may not be powerful enough to start at guard, but arm length (32 1/8) and height may not allow him to function at OT.

NFL comp: Pouncey twins? Douglas' athleticism may come out better at the NFL combine, where few interior offensive lineman should come close to what is expected of him.

16. Deion Barnes, DE, Penn State:

Barnes is another junior eligible on course to graduate, thus able to play in the Senior Bowl (new rule). He’s also a prospect who made a mistake entering the draft. Much was expected of the former Big-10 defensive Freshman of the Year, but Barnes has only flashed the past two seasons. Is Barnes the next Aaron Maybin? Little was heard from him during Senior Bowl week.

17. Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame

Koyack came into the week with mixed reviews from scouts, but my preseason grade was merely a fifth-rounder, with notes stating Koyack is NOT in the same class as the other recent Irish TEs. Koyack struggled in one-on-one blocking drills, and looked stiff and slow in his routes, according to several scouts.

18. Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State:

Langford was largely quiet, and missed the game due to "lower back tightness".

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