Jalen Collins, CB - 42nd overall pick

Jalen Collins, LSU, #32

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-1	203	32 1/8	9 3/8	1.50	4.48	DNP	36	124	6.77	4.27	11.32

Game Film Evaluated:

Alabama (2014)

Texas A&M (2014)

Notre Dame (2014)

Pros: Excellent leaping ability to go up and challenge for the ball. He can get out of breaks quickly in man coverage. Ideal frame, great workout numbers. Most comfortable in downfield man coverage. Has the speed to keep up with receivers downfield, can jump with most receivers.

Cons: Over aggressive, will take a lot of chances. A grabber downfield, needs to keep his hands off the receiver. Fails to locate the ball in the air. Gives no resistance to Amari Cooper on inside, he wanted nothing to do with jamming Cooper. Doesn’t show a lot of effort in tackling. He gets run over with ease. He does not play fluid, he struggles to get low. Doesn’t have the quickness to change directions. He consistently lets receivers cross his face to the inside, offers no resistance. Tackles way too high and makes himself easily avoidable.

Summary: Jalen Collins is a top athlete for corner, he has the ideal frame and measurables and workout numbers. The player at this time is not the same guy who provided those numbers at the combine. He is a comfortable man corner who will take away most routes mid to long range. However he wants nothing to do with going inside and over the middle. He is not much of a tackler, he is willing but is a poor tackler. Collins will be drafted on potential in round 1 in hopes of capturing a corner with that size and in hopes of capturing that man coverage ability in this passing league. He has a lot of red flags, not used to jamming receivers, concedes the inside, poor tackler and struggles to locate the ball. He will fit best into a scheme that relies on man coverage and will have a violent safety who will punish receivers coming across the middle. The athlete Jalen Collins is a top 15 pick, the player on film is a 2^nd round pick.

Eddie Goldman, DT - 39th overall pick

Eddie Goldman, Florida State, #90

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-4	336	33 1/8	10 1/8	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

Louisville (2014)

Florida (2014)

Pros: Gives good effort…Holds the LOS well. He can generate leverage and knock the blocker back into the pocket. Shows a good swim move if the center drops his head. Shows strong quick hands. Has a nice initial punch and capable to knock the lineman off balance to get pressure on occasion.

Cons: Shows average burst. Plays with inconsistent arm technique, often the blocker gets their hands into his body. When he plays the nose, he struggles to locate the ball. Does not play 2 gap responsibility well. Kid won’t give up on a play, he will pursue outside of his area. Limited athleticism, cannot change directions quickly. Easily neutralized 1 on 1 vs Florida. He could not get off blocks, displayed average quickness. He struggles to change directions quickly allowing the lineman to recover when he gets initial penetration.

Summary: Eddie Goldman is a quality college football player but he is a limited pro prospect. He is strong and powerful capable run stuffer who could offer the rare pass rush. He gives fine effort and shows interest in working hard on the field using technique to generate pressure. On paper, he looks like a good 3-4 nose tackle but he needs to locate the ball more consistently to be trusted to control 2 gaps. At this point, he is a one-technique in a scheme that favors a space eater to free up the mike backer to make the play is the best place for him. He looks like a 3^rd to 4^th round player.

Preston Smith, DE - 38th overall pick

Preston Smith, Mississippi State, #91

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-5	271	34	10 5/8	1.63	4.78	24	34	121	7.07	4.28	11.70

Game Film Evaluated:

LSU (2014)

Texas A&M (2014)

Kentucky (2014)

Pros: Versatile player, lined up over center on pass downs. Dropped into coverage as a stand up linebacker in base scheme. Rushed from a 3 point stance in a 4 man front and then inside at the 3-technique during the same game. Plays with good arm length and has a good swim move to disengage from blockers. Plays with good motor and will pursue plays all over the field. Has a knack for shooting the gaps especially when lined up inside at tackle. Has the ability to drop his shoulder and turn the corner on a tackle.

Cons: Doesn’t seem to play with much power. Doesn’t get a huge push in the pocket with leverage. Doesn’t play with a great burst off the snap but manages to get into the backfield. Has the ability to hold the POA at times but needs to be more consistent to use proper leverage.

Summary: Preston Smith lined up all over the place for the Bulldogs but I feel he projects best to a 3-technique tackle position or a strongside defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. He is an average pass rusher outside as an end but he showed a dynamic pass rushing element when he moved inside to rush the passer. Need to verify his measurables at the combine but he has the strong hands to not be a liability vs the run as a 3-technique. The lack of burst limits him somewhat but I see a 2^nd round pick as a tackle but 3^rd rounder as a defensive end.

TJ Yeldon, RB - 36th overall pick

T.J. Yeldon, Alabama, #4

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-1.2	226	31 5/8	9	1.70	4.61	22	36	117	7.19	4.22	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

Auburn (2014)

West Virginia (2014)

Oklahoma (2013)

Pros: Runs in singleback and I formation often. Stoned a blitzer up the middle using perfect technique. Gets good depth in protection, keeps head on swivel but needs to happen a bit faster especially when nickel corners blitz. Strong stiff arm. Very impressive burst and explodes through hole… makes the jump cut with ease to dodge safeties…effective one cut and go runner, not much dancing behind the line. Has the speed to get to the outside…keeps moving forward after contact. Comfortable running inside… Might be the best back in recent memory to hit the hole as fast with his size especially inside. He can dial it back and let the blocks develop but he wants to go 100 mph most of the time. He can catch the ball effectively on screens. Keeps the ball tight against his body protecting it.

Cons: Runs high…doesn’t break as many tackles as expect with his ability. Does not have feel for getting open as a receiver, not a good check down option. …Lot of his production is a result of an amazing offensive line. Can get aggressive in protection and get caught reaching. He was blessed being faster than almost everyone on the field in college, it will be tougher at the next level. He will get some yards keeping the feet moving but Yeldon does not break enough tackles, he has a solid stiff arm. He has always been able to out run the defender, how will he respond when that isn’t the case as much in the pros.

Summary: Yeldon is an incredibly fast inside and outside runner capable of making the big play any time he touches it. The problem with Yeldon is he will be as good as his offensive line is, he will ride and die with them at the next level. He is not the type of back you will say, he got 5 yards when he should have been stopped 2 yards behind the line. He is perhaps the most consistent pass protector among the top prospects, a capable receiver but I need a feature back to break tackles as it won’t be as open for him in the NFL as it was at Bama. High Risk/Reward middle 3^rd round pick.

Mario Edwards Jr, DE - 35th overall pick

Mario Edwards Jr, Florida State, #15

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-3	279	33 ¼	10 7/8	1.72	4.79	32	32.5	120	7.44	4.55	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

Miami (2013)

Auburn (2013)

Florida (2014)

Pros: Very strong player. Can hold at POA. Looks best as a 5T in a 34 front or possibly a strongside DE in a power 4 man front. He could be a excellent 1-technique, a 5-technique and even a strongside DE in a 4-man front. Lined up in a 2 point stance in FSU base 3-4 scheme. Poor technique, lots of hand fighting with tackles. No use of any pass rush moves. Has impressive length when he uses proper hand placement, can disengage and make plays in the run game. Has some potential to get under the pads of a guard and get pressure. 5:04 mark 1Q vs Auburn, knocked Robinson on his back.

Cons: Doesn’t use proper hand placement, lets blockers hands get into their body. Matched up vs Greg Robinson at Auburn, a top 5 pick. Questionable motor. He is capable of far better things but lack of motor/effort is hurting his development. Doesn’t play with great power, no effective bull rush. Cannot get off blocks once engaged.

Summary: Mario Edwards Jr is a frustrating evaluation, his film suggest a end in a 3-4 scheme but then he weighs in at 279 at the combine. He is a average run defender with upside but has significant development needed to offer much in the pass rush. He will need to take to NFL coaching and work on developing technique to make in the NFL. There is a lot of work needed but I see a potential 3-4 defensive end that wants space eaters versus athletic big men or a power defensive end on the strongside in a 4-3 scheme. 4^th to 5^th round prospect.

Donovan Smith, OT - 34th overall pick

Donovan Smith, Penn State, #76

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-6	338	34 3/8	10 5/8	1.84	5.27	26	32	109	7.95	4.79	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

Nebraska (2013)

Ohio State (2014)

Pros: Matched up vs Randy Gregory in 2013. Let Gregory get hands into his pads and drove him back a bit but he recovered and anchored well to allow no rush. He is a power player in the run game. Plays with long arms and adequate feet. Gets a good base and can slide out to take away the speed rush. Has real strong arms and gets a good push with leg drive in the run game. Is a fighter and flashes desire to take his man to the ground. He can anchor and take a bull rush with ease. Stays on his feet consistently.

Cons: Not super quick feet. He can get off balance and struggle a bit to recover moving laterally. He needs to finish blocks in the run game more consistently. Moves well down the line but struggles to hit the moving target. Lacks elite quickness to reset feet to take away inside move.

Summary: Donovan Smith is a power blocking tackle/guard prospect who has demonstrated ability to handle top speed rushers in Gregory and get a push in the run game. He plays with long arms and has adequate, not great feet. I see Smith as a second tier tackle and potential starting right tackle in the NFL or right guard at the next level. He lacks the quickness and great feet to excel in a zone scheme but should do fine in an angle scheme. Late 2^nd round player.

Landon Collins, SS - 33rd overall pick

Landon Collins, Alabama, #26

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-0	228	31 ½	9 3/8	1.58	4.53	DNP	35	120	7.38	4.33	11.94

Game Film Evaluated:

Florida (2014)

Mississippi State (2014)

LSU (2014)

Auburn (2013)

Pros: Comfortable safety playing in the box and off in coverage. Lined up few times as center fielder in cover 1 responsibility. Has the capability to fill a hole with authority and stuff a run whenever he makes contact. Not a head hunter, solid form tackler. Potential playmaker, forced a fumble vs Tre Mason at Auburn. Capable of getting to the deep half and making plays on the ball in cover 2 coverage. Can time a blitz well and make plays behind the line. Made one handed pick vs Florida in centerfield coverage. Good hip flexibility to change directions with ease in space. Capable of making the open field tackle…Regular on ST units as a gunner.

Cons: Had trouble in man coverage vs slot receivers going upfield. but will get a bit flashy and go for the strip fumble instead. Can bite on playaction toward the LOS when matched up in the box on run downs. Displays excellent form tackle technique vs RBs but lowers the shoulder too much vs wrapping up against receivers. Inconsistent tackler.

Summary: Landon Collins is a better safety prospect than Mark Barron went to Tampa Bay in the first round a few years ago.  Collins can make plays in coverage as the centerfielder and in deep half responsibility as well as fill in hard against the run. While he may lack the skills to match up vs receivers in man coverage, he has more than enough ability to project into the top half of the first round.  He slightly regressed as a tackler in 2014 and needs to be more consistent wrapping up the back vs going for the strip or the big hit. Top 20 overall prospect.