Running Backs
Ezekiel Elliot - RB Ohio State University
6'1" 225
Tremendous top end speed. Was able to get to the edge and capitalize. Nice between the tackles but I was unable to see his ability to shake off the first defender. I want to see what he can do after initial contact. Very nice runner with serious NFL talent. He looks best served to join an offense employing the zone blocking scheme.
Derrick Henry - RB Alabama
6'2" 240 lbs
College players seem to bounce off of him. He is one cut and go, runner. Not overly elusive in the open field but a true load to bring down. He does not have elite speed but his size may make up for it. He does have a Brandon Jacobs feel to him. Unfortunately, it is easy to compare him to Eddie Lacy only because of his already large size. If he gets off his diet regimen, his weight could really come off the rails. It takes Henry a bit of time to get his full head of steam going making a stop and go running an impossibility. I am not convinced he has the physical tools to become an elite NFL RB. He may turn into a strong GL or short yardage back. He was limited in the passing role at Alabama.
Devontae Booker - RB Utah
5'10" 208 lbs
Booker is slightly undersized but has similar physical traits as Doug Martin (5'9" 215 lbs) did when he came out of Boise State. He also plays similar to Martin where he isn't afraid to go between the tackles and catches the ball extremely well out of the backfield catching 80 balls for 624 yards in his final two years at Utah. His best game at Utah came where he piled up 222 yards rushing and 2 TD's against California. Booker has some NFL tools and could make a very nice NFL RB given the right opportunity and system.
Kenneth Dixon - RB La Tech
5'10" 213 lbs
Dixon finishes every run the same way he starts them...strong. He has a flash of Chris Ivory to him in the fact that he never gives up until the play is over. Dixon also has a nice set of hands totaling 64 catches, 852 yards, and 13 touchdowns through the air over his final two years at La Tech. Due to the physical nature of his play, he may he may have longevity concerns.
Quarterbacks
Carson Wentz - QB North Dakota State
6'6" 235
Super tall kid with a pretty nice arm. Pretty athletic, I saw a couple runs that were relatively impressive for a kid that size. Ran some read option and also took snaps from the shotgun. He has very nice touch on the ball when needed. Doesn't unnecessarily throw the ball too hard. Wentz also finished second on the team in rushing with 642 yards on the ground. Played WR in HS. Injured throwing wrist late in the season. Could be the first quarterback taken. Has some Ben Roethlisberger traits, much thinner.
Jared Goff - QB California
6'4" 205
He is a little thin but does throw a very nice ball. His delivery seemed quick to me which is a good thing when he starts processing the NFL defenses. He showed nice touch on the ball when necessary but could zing it in as well. He goes through his reads very fast, seemingly too fast at times. He will not be mistaken for Michael Vick. He is just athletic enough to escape the pocket but don't look for many 20+ yard runs. Maybe closer to Russell Wilson type speed.
Paxton Lynch - QB Memphis
6'6" 225
Lynch is a very big athletic quarterback. He ran the spread at Memphis so his numbers could be deceiving. He is very mobile and uses his legs well. It is hard to tell if his talents will translate to the NFL. Many spread quarterbacks have not panned out but Lynch has a different physical skill set than most from this type of system.
Connor Cook - QB Michigan State
6'4" 220
There are tons of similarities between Connor Cook and Kirk Cousins. You will hear it a million times between now and the end of time. They both went to MSU, are mobile, occasionally accurate, will force bad throws, and the same size. Sometimes comparing QB's is too easy. In this case, I think it is right on point.
Wide Receivers
Laquon Treadwell - WR Ole Miss
6'2" 210
I think a lot of people are going to fall in love with this kids size. I just didn't see anything that blew me away. He does not have amazing speed, but that is not required to be an NFL WR. It certainly does help to become an elite NFL WR. His lack of top end speed will hinder him from a route tree point of view. Will not have tons of opportunities down the field. Not tremendous in the open field, but has great hands. Will have a lot of catches, might make a good PPR type WR.
Michael Thomas - WR Ohio State
6'3" 210
Thomas is a big physical kid that wants to catch the football. Lacks elite level speed but makes up for it in his size. Will be a very nice possession receiver and red zone threat. Ideal size and strength for those short yardage looks.
Will Fuller - WR Notre Dame
6'0" 180
Speed, speed, and more speed. Fuller has the ability to take the top off any defense. Very few college DB's had the speed to stay with Fuller. He has some TY Hilton to his game, but Hilton makes more defenders miss in open spaces. I don't see him as a WR1 for any offense but will make a nice complementary piece helping open up the field. He might run a sub 4.4 at the combine. He finds himself behind defenses over and over again.
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