| Arizona Cardinals | Zane Lewis | CB | Air Force |
| Comments: Lewis received the highest guaranteed bonus of any player Arizona signed following the draft and has ideal physical traits for the position at nearly six feet, one inch tall with 4.45 speed and a 33-inch vertical jump. The former-Falcon also shows quick feet but will need to get stronger to handle the physicality of the NFL game. Lewis is still awaiting approval to play football prior to his five-year commitment to the Air Force, which requires that he have a viable opportunity to play in the NFL as one of its stipulations. While he may only have one career interception, he knocked down 15 passes as a senior and should have a realistic chance to push for one of the final spots on that roster. | |||
| Atlanta Falcons | Jared Pinkney | TE | Vanderbilt |
| Comments: Some thought Pinkney would be drafted, and after a 2018 season in which he reeled in 50 passes for 774 yards and seven touchdowns, some had him as their top tight end coming into his senior year. Still, he took a big step backward in his final season, and while poor quarterback play was part of the problem, his commitment to getting better came into question. Pinkney has the size and athleticism to be the Falcons second-best tight end if Atlanta can get the most out of him, and he would pair well with Hayden Hurst as more an H-Back who moves around the formation. He shows excellent ball skills in traffic, but his routes and discipline as a blocker both need to improve dramatically. | |||
| Baltimore Ravens | Trystan Colon-Castillo | C | Missouri |
| Comments: There are a pair of tight ends in this group (Oregon’s Jacob Breeland, Georgia’s Eli Wolf) that can push for a spot on the roster, and I’m intrigued about Tyler Huntley’s skillset fitting in this offense. Still, Colon-Castillo is the guy I think can really push for a roster spot. He’s a smart, gritty player that can push for the backup center position. He doesn’t have great length for the position, but he is got solid mobility for the inside, and there is savvy to his game that helps him get the job done. The Ravens have a couple of players with the versatility to play center, but Bradley Bozeman and Ben Powers end up starting at guard, it might be nice to have a true backup center on the roster. | |||
| Buffalo Bills | Trey Adams | OT | Washington |
| Comments: While Florida Atlantic’s Brandon Walton received $50K guaranteed from Buffalo, I think his better fit is going to be on the interior in the NFL, and the tackle position is where the Bills have room for an undrafted free agent to squeeze in. At one point, Adams was considered to be a first-round talent, but a series of injuries over the past few years took a toll on his draft stock. Still, if Adams can prove healthy, I could see him pushing to be the fourth tackle on this roster. At six feet, eight inches tall, with over 34-inch arms, he has impressive size that is difficult to get around. I’m not sure he has the upside of a starter like he once did, he could grow into a capable swing tackle. | |||
| Carolina Panthers | Omar Bayless | WR | Arkansas State |
| Comments: The Panthers guaranteed Bayless $100K to convince the former-Red Wolf to sign with Carolina, and he’s got a strong chance at making the team. Their depth at the receiver position is less than impressive, and Bayless combines some intriguing traits with an incredible 2019 campaign that had me feeling he would be drafted. He’s got a strong build and elevates well to bring in 50-50 balls. Bayless attacks the ball in the air, and his size should make him a capable player on special teams. | |||
| Chicago Bears | Trevon McSwain | DT | Duke |
| Comments: McSwain has very intriguing size and length that could give him an upper hand at making this roster. This defensive line needs youth and depth, and the former-Blue Devil offers both. With only 8.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in 38 games at Duke, the stat line doesn’t look overly impressive, but his best football may be ahead of him. If Chuck Pagano and Jay Rodgers can get the most out of his 35-inch arms and sturdy frame, McSwain could be a post-draft steal. | |||
| Cincinnati Bengals | Mitchell Wilcox | TE | South Florida |
| Comments: I almost went with Tyler Clark here, but Wilcox has a skillset that the Bengals could take advantage of as a blocking H-back. I don’t know if he will ever be a versatile option in the passing game, but Wilcox did have an impressive 2018 campaign that included 43 receptions for 540 yards. Still, where he is going to impress the Bengals coaching staff is with his physical play. They can move him around the formation and ask him to be part of the blocking scheme, and I also expect him to be a capable player on special teams. | |||
| Cleveland Browns | Kevin Davidson | QB | Princeton |
| Comments: There are some very interesting names in this group. Oklahoma State cornerback, A.J. Green, was guaranteed $145K by the Browns to sign in Cleveland. This team was desperate for tackles coming into the draft, and while they filled their need at left tackle with first-round pick Jedrick Wills, Alex Taylor could push for a roster spot with his exceptional combination of size and length. Still, Davidson is intriguing. I thought he might get drafted, thanks to his prototypical size and arm strength. He will have to beat out Garrett Gilbert for that third spot, or could even play his way on to the practice squad for a year of development. | |||
| Dallas Cowboys | Ron’Dell Carter | OLB/DE | James Madison |
| Comments: This was a tough one to narrow down because Dallas rounded up an impressive group after the draft, but Carter was guaranteed $145K to sign. He also fits the walk-down linebacker role that Dallas is looking to implement in their new hybrid scheme. Carter had an impressive career at James Madison after leaving Rutgers, with 23 sacks and 48 tackles for loss in 44 games. The Cowboys don’t have a lot of viable options to compete for that role giving Carter a realistic chance at making the roster. Kansas’ Azur Kamara also fits that role, and has incredible athleticism and length, but needs further development if he is going to make the roster. | |||
| Denver Broncos | DeVante Bellamy | RB | Western Michigan |
| Comments: The Broncos don’t exactly have a shortage off running backs, but still, they chose to give Bellamy $60K in guaranteed money to sign with them. What Bellamy brings to the table is big-play ability. In his 617 career rushes, he averaged six yards a carry while gaining 6.5 on his 57 career receptions. Overall, he compiled 4,090 yards and 36 scores thanks to his impressive open-field ability. Bellamy ran a 4.5 at the combine while showing off his explosion with some of the top jumps at the event. If he can prove to more of a factor on passing downs, he can push Royce Freeman and Khalfani Muhammad for that third running back spot on that roster. | |||
| Detroit Lions | Hunter Bryant | TE | Washington |
| Comments: Bryant received $60K to sign in Detroit and brings a skillset that Detroit doesn’t currently possess on their roster. While Jesse James, T.J. Hockenson, and Isaac Nauta are all more traditional tight ends, Bryant is more of an H-back that can line up all over the formation. He’s also a nightmare to match up with as a receiver, no matter where he is lined up and has terrific ball skills. Detroit is committed to running a lot of multi-tight end sets, and Bryant would allow them to get more creative in that area. He can really stretch the field and averaged at least 15 yards a reception each of his three years in college. The one area of concern, which was the likely culprit of him going undrafted, was a pair of knee injuries early in his career at Washington. | |||
| Green Bay Packers | Darrell Stewart | WR | Michigan State |
| Comments: I think former-Utah State defensive end, Tipa Galeai will push to offer to make this roster, but the receiver position is wide open, giving Stewart a strong chance to make this roster. Stewart will have to get a lot more polished at the position, but he has intriguing size and physicality that can give him added value after the catch and as a blocker. He should also be able to help on the coverage units because of his size. He’s not the most explosive athlete and may be best suited in the slot where his play strength can make up for it. | |||
| Houston Texans | Scottie Phillips | RB | Ole Miss |
| Comments: The Texans are set at the top two running back positions with David and Duke Johnson, but Phillips could push for that third spot. Neither of Houston’s two starters are physical runners, which could be what gives Phillips an edge. He is a stout, shifty runner with a low center of gravity that is tough between the tackles. Phillips also has surprising burst and acceleration. There might be some more intriguing names in this bunch like Nick Tiano or Tyler Simmons, but if Houston is truly interested in keeping a third running back, Phillips has a strong chance to fill the slot. | |||
| Indianapolis Colts | Rodrigo Blankenship | K | Georgia |
| Comments: There has still been no decision made by Adam Vinatieri on his future, but the fact that Blankenship was given $20K to sign with the Colts could mean Indianapolis is prepared to move on. Blankenship leaves Georgia as the all-time points leader with 440 points, hitting 82.5 percent of his attempts over four years. Chase McLaughlin made 18 of his 23 kicks filling in last season, and with Blankenship in the fold, the Colts should have a genuine kicking competition during training camp. I’d also keep my eye on Kendall Coleman, who may end up playing linebacker and can help on special teams. | |||
| Jacksonville Jaguars | James Robinson | RB | Illinois State |
| Comments: There are some intriguing defensive backs in this bunch, including Georgia’s J.R. Reed, Wake Forest’s Amari Henderson, and San Diego State’s Luq Barcoo, but I went with Robinson. The former-Red Bird impressed me at the East-West Shrine Game, and it forced me to go back and find some more tape on him. He is a big-bodied running back with good vision and a surprising ability to change direction. Robinson is also a hard worker that will pass protect or even play special teams, which is essential to being a third back. He rushed for 4,462 yards and 44 touchdowns during his time at Illinois State. | |||
| Kansas City Chiefs | Lavert Hill | CB | Michigan |
| Comments: It was tough to settle on one, in what looks like a competitive bunch. Offensive linemen like Yasir Durant and Darryl Williams were tempting, as is a solid route-runner like receiver, Kalija Lipscomb. Still, Kansas City is thin at the cornerback position, which was true before Bashaud Breeland’s recent issues off the field. Hill is best suited to play in the slot, where his short-area quickness can shine, as can his physical nature. Not only did the Chiefs give him $110K to sign with them, but there is a strong chance they could already have a role carved out for him. | |||
| Las Vegas Raiders | Madre Harper | CB | Southern Illinois |
| Comments: The Raiders have a lot of young, talented corners, which would usually spell long odds for an undrafted free agent. Still, Harper is gifted enough to win a job. At six feet, two inches with nearly 34-inch arms, the 4.42 and 40-inch vertical jump make for an awe-inspiring package. He is going to need to improve his footwork and play-strength a lot, and there are some concerns involved with his dismissal from Oklahoma State that likely kept him from being drafted. Still, if they have room to carry a developmental player, Harper should be the guy. | |||
| Los Angeles Chargers | Brieden Fehoko | DT | LSU |
| Comments: Fehoko is an interesting player, as he was a bit of an unsung hero at times in the middle of the LSU defense. He is a stout defender that plays with good pad-level and solid upper body strength, but he will need to continue to add weight to fit this system. Still, Fehoko is a leader that understands his role as a player who frees up others, and that is something that could help him stick on the roster. | |||
| Los Angeles Rams | Trishton Jackson | WR | Syracuse |
| Comments: The Rams have a solid group of receivers between Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, and second-round pick, Van Jefferson, but none of them have great deep speed. That is what Jackson has coming out of Syracuse. He is far from a finished product, but he can absolutely fly, and I thought that speed would get him drafted later on day three. Another player to keep an eye on is Bryce Perkins. He had a terrific career at Virginia, and Sean McVay is one of the more innovative offensive minds in football. I’ll be interested to see how McVay grooms him as a backup quarterback, as well as possibly implementing a special package with him behind center. | |||
| Miami Dolphins | Benito Jones | DT | Ole Miss |
| Comments: Jones was a player I expected to get drafted, and the Dolphins were a team starved for talent heading into this draft. With that being the case, Jones should have a realistic chance of making this roster. He is a big, run-stuffing defensive tackle that can push to be part of a rotation on the interior. Brian Flores likes to mix his fronts, and Jones is someone that would fit well lined up as a nose. He won’t offer much as a pass rusher, but he put up 31 tackles for loss over his four years at Ole Miss. | |||
| Minnesota Vikings | Quartney Davis | WR | Texas A&M |
| Comments: I fully expected Davis to be drafted as a receiver with good numbers across the board in his measurements. He is just over six feet, one inch, at 201 pounds with a mid-4.5 forty and a 35.5 inch vertical. The production hasn’t been great at Texas A&M, but the Aggies have been anything but consistent on offense. Davis is a player that can play both inside and out, and will likely have to prove valuable on special teams to push for one of the final receiver positions. The Vikings also paid him $100K to sign following the draft. | |||
| New England Patriots | Nick Coe | DE | Auburn |
| Comments: Coe has the kind of versatility that Bill Belichick loves to maximize in the front seven. Coe can play inside or out, and even stand up as a linebacker. An injury spoiled his 2019 season, but in 2018 Coe collected seven sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss. With arms that measure just under 34 inches, I expect the Patriots to leave him on the edge. Still, if he makes the team, look for him to find a role in the rotation anywhere they can fit him in, as well as on special teams. | |||
| New Orleans Saints | Joe Bachie | LB | Michigan State |
| Comments: The Saints were able to nab several players I had draftable grades on, and Bachie was the highest of the group. He’s an old school linebacker that is at his best when things stay in the box. The former-Spartan isn’t going to offer much on passing downs, but he can back up multiple positions while also helping on special teams. It also helps that the top four linebackers on the depth chart are all free agents this coming offseason. With the Saints having to continuously find ways to create cap space over the next year or two, I could see Bachie sticking around for future depth. | |||
| New York Giants | Austin Mack | WR | Ohio State |
| Comments: The Giants brought in several skilled position players that I think can compete for a roster spot. Mack was the one I felt had the best chance of earning a job because of his size. The Giants could use some bigger targets in their receiving corps, and Mack has the ability to help on coverage units as well. His production at Ohio State was anything but impressive, but if he can continue to learn how to put his long arms and strong frame to good use, I think he has the upper hand at making this team. | |||
| New York Jets | Shyheim Carter | DB | Alabama |
| Comments: The Jets brought in three defensive backs that all have a chance to make this roster. While Utah’s Javelin Guidry and Nebraska’s Lamar Jackson will compete for one of the final cornerback spots, Carter has the versatility to make this team as a slot corner or a safety. That is what gives Carter the edge in my book. The Jets are desperate for depth in the secondary, and he can handle multiple roles. That could ultimately save the Jets a roster spot if he continues to show the kind of toughness and instincts that always seemed to get him on the field in that loaded Crimson Tide defense. | |||
| Philadelphia Eagles | Raequan Williams | DT | Michigan State |
| Comments: I went with Williams, but two players I am also intrigued with are running back Michael Warren and offensive weapon Khalil Tate. Warren is a physical runner which could be a necessary trait if Miles Sanders and Boston Scott are going to be the top two backs. Tate also has the kind of explosive athleticism that was a menace for Pac 12 teams during his time at Arizona. Still, Williams is a guy I thought would be drafted due to his position flexibility, and productive play at Michigan State. He’s going to have to continue to get stronger, especially in his lower half, but he has good length and the Eagles depth concerns on the interior of their defensive line. | |||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Calvin Taylor | DL | Kentucky |
| Comments: I’m not sure anyone truly jumps off the page in this bunch, although cornerback Trajan Bandy is an intriguing athlete despite less-than-ideal size and polish. Still, Taylor is a prospect that caught my eye when I was studying Andrew Thomas this past summer. For starters, he’s got incredible size at six feet, nine inches, and 310 points, and his basketball background has provided him with a fair amount of athleticism. After being more of a five-technique (which is where he should fit for Pittsburgh) as a junior, Kentucky asked him to line up as a defensive tackle more often in his final year, and he racked up 8.5 sacks. Taylor is probably the only player that Thomas had trouble moving on tape, and that is what he brings to the table. If that shows up in camp, he could force his way onto the roster. | |||
| San Francisco 49ers | DeMarkus Acy | CB | Missouri |
| Comments: San Francisco could have a number of guys listed here. Baylor’s JaMycal Hasty and Washington’s Salvon Ahmed both have skillsets that could push to be the third running back on this roster, especially if Jerick McKinnon isn’t healthy. I had a draftable grade on Darrion Daniels, but Acy is the one I’m going with in this slot. He had a tremendous junior campaign that included three interceptions and ten passes defensed. He’s got good length and fluid hips that teams look for on the perimeter. I was shocked when San Francisco chose not to address the secondary during the draft, and while I’m not going go so far as to say that Acy will carve out a role in the sub-packages, it’s certainly a possibility if he is healthy. | |||
| Seattle Seahawks | Anthony Gordon | QB | Washington State |
| Comments: Gordon is one of only three quarterbacks under contract in Seattle, giving him a strong chance to make this roster if the Seahawks are planning to keep three quarterbacks. Also, Geno Smith has only agreed to a one-year deal and is on his fourth roster in as many seasons, so if the Seahawks are looking to develop a quality backup, Gordon has the slight upper hand. In his only season as a starter for Mike Leach, Gordon finished only behind Burrow for the most passing yards (5,579) and touchdowns (48) in the nation. There are physical limitations to his game, but Gordon is a smart player that proved he can develop in a backup role while at Washington State. | |||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Zach Shackelford | C | Texas |
| Comments: There were several names that I could have went with here, considering the Bucs still have quite a few holes on their roster. I know the hype surrounding Tom Brady coming to town has increased the excitement in Tampa Bay, but that only solves one position for a franchise that has one winning record in nine seasons. Outside Shaq Barrett, this team doesn’t have a particularly impressive group of edge rushers. Cam Gill can add depth to that bunch, while Michael Divinity has an impressive skillset that could make him an option to back up multiple positions. Josh Pearson is an explosive athlete that could push for one of the final receiver positions. Still, this offensive line is a group that needs help inside, as well as depth, and Shackelford can give them that. He was a four-year starter at Texas with outstanding leadership and work ethic, and Tampa Bay is looking for a backup center. | |||
| Tennessee Titans | Cale Garrett | LB | Missouri |
| Comments: I was a big fan of Garrett at Missouri, but an injury his senior year was enough to keep him from getting drafted. Still, this is a player that is always around the ball, and Garrett is usually a step ahead of everyone else on the field. His awareness on the field is outstanding, and while he’s not an extraordinary athlete, I think he can start games in the NFL. The Titans are pretty set at linebacker, but he can make this roster as a backup on the inside while pushing for playing time in the defense down the road. | |||
| Washington Redskins | Thaddeus Moss | TE | LSU |
| Comments: The Redskins have a few offensive prospects that went undrafted that could make this roster, but Moss is the one with the best chance. The Redskins are wide open at the tight end position, and while they have some good young options, Moss is the only one who fits more of an H-back. If that is a skillset Washington is interested in, I think he’s going to make this roster. Moss is a willing blocker, although he needs to add strength, and his physical nature can help on special teams as well. He’s not an exceptional athlete in the passing game, but he is serviceable and can haul in contested passes. | |||
