Kayvon Thibodeaux - Edge, Oregon
6’4” 254 lbs
2021 Stats - 10 G, 49 Tk, 12 TFL, 7 Sk, 2 FF
Player Comp - Jadeveon Clowney
Strengths:
Kayvon Thibodeaux possesses a rare combination of speed and power that makes his potential as an edge rusher terrifying. With an explosive first step off the edge and elite bend in his ability to turn the corner and get to the quarterback, he is someone who will keep offensive coordinators up late at night worrying about how to gameplan for him. It had always shown up in his tape, but with the 4.58 second 40 yard dash and 27 reps he put up in the bench press, his freak-level athleticism was on full display at the combine. To go along with his explosiveness off the edge, he is also able to use his size and length to go straight through a tackle’s chest with a bull rush or keep them at bay with a long arm move that he can quickly shed from.
Another one of the bigger strengths in his game is his versatility. At Oregon, he was able to line up all over the defensive line - right and left, inside and outside, two and three point stance, and he was even able to drop into coverage when necessary, utilizing his mobility and fluidity to cover in space. In the NFL, he projects to be utilized best as an outside backer in a 3-4 scheme, where he can line up wide off the edge and use his explosive first step and rip move in order to get home to the QB. Thibodeaux was also strong against the run in college, able to use his long arms to keep himself separated from his blocker, easily disengaging and making a play in the backfield, using his speed and length to track down runners and blow up runs.
Weaknesses:
One of the biggest critiques of Thibodeaux has been his lack of polish with his pass rushing move set, as he has a tendency to rely too much on his athleticism to win, not engaging in hand-fighting with the tackle to shed their blocks. He was able to mostly rely just on his rip move to get around the edge and a counter back inside for when tackles overset to the outside. If a tackle was able to get hands into his chest, he would often become disengaged with the rep, not fighting to get out of the block. If his initial move wouldn’t work he would often just become a non-factor on the play, just being another body out there. Thibodeaux also had a tendency to get over-enthusiastic against the run, either forgetting or ignoring his assignment in order to try and make a play on the runner, leaving no one to set the edge or plug his gap.
People have criticized him saying he isn’t an NFL-level competitor, citing him for somewhat giving up on certain reps, and his choosing to play at a lower level of competition at Oregon, rather than going to an SEC school where he could really test himself, although he said that he chose Oregon for academic reasons. Some coaches are concerned with his interests off the field, and think that he isn’t focused enough just on football, especially when compared to someone like Aidan Hutchinson. More on him later on.
Summary:
Overall, I see Kayvon Thibodeaux as the best prospect in this draft, just barely edging out Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton due to the positional value of an edge rusher versus a safety. He has the ceiling to be an All-Pro level game-wrecker like Myles Garrett or Von Miller if he can reach the full potential of his ridiculous levels of athleticism. Even if he doesn’t fully pan out to that level, he should still be someone who can impact games on a high level and be a strong producer for years to come. If I was a team at the top of this draft, I wouldn’t hesitate to choose him with my pick.
Kyle Hamilton - Safety, Notre Dame
6’4” 220 lbs
2021 Stats - 7 G, 34 Tk, 2 TFL, 2 Int, 4 PD
Player Comp - Earl Thomas
Strengths:
Kyle Hamilton plays like a combination of Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, able to fill the roles of both safeties from the legendary Legion of Boom defense at once. At 6’4” and 220 lbs, he possesses elite size for the safety position, which paired along with his speed and athleticism, gives him unmatched physical traits. With the ability to simultaneously play the run and excel in coverage, he is possibly the greatest safety prospect the NFL has ever seen. Hamilton bears elite instincts, allowing him to make plays in the run game while lining up as a deep safety, essentially giving the defense an extra defender in the box without sacrificing anything in coverage.
He reads the game extremely well, and is quick to pounce when he recognizes a run, using his speed to cover ground and fill gaps up the middle or get to the edge and bring the runner down in the backfield. Hamilton also has great versatility at the safety position, having lined up in two-high and single-high looks as a deep safety, in the box, and in the slot as the nickel defender. He has a nose for the football, as his playmaking instincts allow him to create turnovers and advantages for his defense that no other safety can provide. He has incredible range in coverage, excelling in both one and two-high looks, and he can essentially take away half of the field with his speed from sideline to sideline. His best coverage area is when he is assigned as a robber in a cover one, as it lets him lurk underneath to take away crossing routes while still being able to easily play the run. In college Hamilton was also asked to guard receivers one-on-one in the slot on a frequent basis, and held up pretty well, using his athleticism to flip his hips and run with them or stop on a dime to break up passes.
Weaknesses:
The biggest question that surrounds Hamilton is what his role will be once he reaches the NFL. Some see him as a jack of all trades, but a master of none, where he’s not physical enough to be a true box safety, and not fast enough to be a full-field eraser in cover one, leaving him in a sort of gray area. This leaves questions as to where NFL teams can best utilize him, and if they will need to play another safety to make up for certain areas where he lacks. Another critique of Hamilton is his natural instinct to try and make the big play can get him in trouble at times. Being too eager to try and jump on run plays and leaving himself susceptible to play-action, or leaving his coverage assignment to try and make an interception.
Summary:
Overall, I see Kyle Hamilton as a generational talent as a safety prospect, and probably the top overall player if you discount traditional positional value being lower on safeties. He can instantly transform the defense of any team that drafts him, opening up all sorts of things, and will have a chance to be a perennial All-Pro level defender at the NFL level. Any team at the top of the draft would be foolish to pass on him because of his positional value.
Aidan Hutchinson - Edge, Michigan
6’7” 260 lbs
2021 Stats - 14 G, 62 Tk, 16.5 TFL, 14 Sk, 2 FF
Player Comp - Maxx Crosby
Strengths:
Aidan Hutchinson loves to play football, and no matter who he is playing against he is going to be the hardest working player on the field. An absolute monster off the edge who can run around or through any tackle, he has been the worst nightmare for every tackle, quarterback, and offensive coordinator in the Big Ten throughout his time at Michigan. Hutchinson is very polished as a pass rusher, a great hand fighter with many different ways to get around a lineman. He shoots his hands quickly in order to make contact with the tackle before they can get their hands on him. From there he can use his swipe or rip moves to go around the outside of them, or his devastating swim move to counter back inside. His raw power is nearly unmatched for an edge rusher as well, converting his speed into a strong bull rush to go straight through a lineman’s chest, pushing them back into their QB’s lap. He doesn’t have an elite first step, but has great instincts that help him time up the snap to get a good jump on every play. And while he doesn’t have the same bend that someone like Thibodeaux has, he plays with great pad level in order to get around the tackle and turn the corner towards the QB. Hutchinson has also shown elite lateral quickness while defending the run, using that along with his raw power and physicality to set a hard edge to send the running back back inside, or chase them down from the backside of the play. He plays with unmatched intensity and energy on every play, never giving up on a rep and always fighting through the whistle.
Weaknesses:
Although Hutchinson is still a freakish athlete, he doesn’t have the same first step or bend around the edge that Thibodeaux has, which makes his potential not quite as high. In college he liked to rush standing up in a wide nine technique in Michigan’s 3-4 defensive scheme, which he may not be best suited for in the NFL. He doesn’t drop into coverage well, often playing stiff and without enough fluidity, and would probably best be used in a 4-3 defense where he can line up in more five or seven techniques in order to maximize his power.
Summary:
Overall, I see Aidan Hutchinson being someone who can be an instant culture changer for any of the weak defensive teams at the top of the draft, and I don’t see him falling past the Lions at number two. The energy and intensity he will bring everyday in the pros will instantly make everyone around him better, and his impact will be felt from the moment he is drafted. I also loved how he played his best on the biggest stages, including a three sack performance to help Michigan beat Ohio State for the first time since 2011. He will be a tone-setter from the get-go, and will be a perennial pro bowler for years to come.
Ikem Ekwonu - Tackle, NC State
6’4” 310 lbs
2021 Stats - 12 G
Player Comp - Trent Williams
Strengths:
Ikem Ekwonu plays football angry. His goal on every down is to physically dominate and humiliate whichever poor defender has the unfortunate opportunity of being his assignment on that play. He plays with an intensity that puts fear into the hearts of defenders, and explosiveness while finishing his blocks, always with the goal of putting the other player on the ground. Ekwonu is an athletic freak, having anchored the relay for his high school’s track team while also being an all-state wrestler and football player. He uses this to his advantage to be an incredible blocker in space and to absolutely destroy opponents once he reaches the second level, especially when used as a lead blocker for screens.
He has elite burst and short area quickness that allow him to easily cut off defenders and seal them in both run and pass blocking situations, and he’s next-level as a puller on power runs. He showed positional versatility at NC State, playing guard in addition to his main role as a tackle. Ekwonu uses his lateral quickness and agility as a pass blocker to quickly get into his pass set and be ready for the pass rusher. He plays with good balance, bending at his knees rather than his hips to stay strong and be able to anchor his feet. With strong, active hands, he has a punch that can send pass rushers straight off their course, and his incredible grip-strength allows him to clamp down on a defender's chest in order to stay in front of them. Ekwonu also plays with great awareness as a blocker, reading what the defense is doing to pick up stunts and make sure everyone is accounted for and blocked.
Weaknesses:
Ekwonu is still raw as a pass blocker, and although he has the physical tools to be a franchise left tackle, he will still need coaching once he reaches the NFL to help refine his technique. He has a tendency to overset too far to the outside in order to try to stop speed rushers from going around him, which ends up leaving himself vulnerable when they counter back with an inside move. He plays with so much aggression that it can leave him a bit out of control, but he just needs to be coached to help fix the timing and placement of his punches while pass protecting.
Summary:
Overall, I see Ikem Ekwonu as the best blocker in this draft. His incredible physical tools give him the opportunity to be a generational talent at left tackle. He will immediately be an absolute mover in the run game, and his versatility will allow him to fit into both zone and power run schemes. Any team at the top of the draft should be glad to get him, as he will make an immediate impact in the trenches for them with his physicality and athleticism, and if they can work to improve his technique as a pass blocker he will be a recurring name on All-Pro teams for years.
Evan Neal - Tackle, Alabama
6’7” 337 lbs
2021 Stats - 15 G
Player Comp - Mekhi Becton
Strengths:
Evan Neal is massive. At 6’7” and 337 lbs, he absolutely dwarfs every defender he comes across. Despite this size, he still plays with great fluidity, able to get to the second level and pancake defenders in the run game or drop into a pass blocking set with a quick kick step to keep pass rushers in front of him. He is probably the most currently pro-ready of the tackles at the top of this draft, as a better pass blocker than Ekwonu and better run blocker than Charles Cross.
In his pass set he is able to keep himself anchored, bending with his knees and quickly shooting his hands. He has great grip strength that can stop defenders in their tracks when his punch lands, getting hands into their chest and anchoring them there. He is a good hand fighter, and always keeps his hands active, timing up his initial punch well with his great length and being quick to reset if the defender discards the initial punch. Neal is a strong processor in his pass sets as well, picking up on stunts and being quick to slide back to the inside. He played all over the line at Alabama, starting games at both right and left tackle, and even at guard. He plays with great pad level on his run blocks despite his massive size, using his strength and athleticism to finish blocks powerfully, often putting players on the line and in the second level in the dirt. After dropping 15 lbs in the offseason, he has added even more mobility and quickness to his game.
Weaknesses:
Neal has a tendency to lean too much on defenders, getting too far out over his feet and leaving himself off balance and vulnerable to push-pull moves from pass rushers. Once he gets out of position he doesn’t recover well and ends up turning and running with the pass rusher rather than sliding to stay in front of them. At times he will rely too much on his size rather than focusing on his technique and making sure to have good hand placement and slide correctly. Although he is probably the most complete prospect now, I don’t see his ceiling being as high as someone with the physical gifts of Ekwonu.
Summary:
Overall, I see Evan Neal as the tackle from this draft who can make the most immediate impact upon entering the league. He will be a plug-and-play starter for any team as a rookie, and will instantly be able to sure up their line from either tackle spot. Although he doesn’t have the same ceiling as some of the other tackles, he is the most well rounded, being a better run blocker than Cross and a better pass blocker than Ekwonu, and will be a cornerstone piece on the offensive line for whatever team chooses to take him at the top of this draft.
Charles Cross - Tackle, Mississippi State
6’5 307 lbs
2021 Stats - 12 G
Player Comp - Laremy Tunsil
Strengths:
Charles Cross is the most complete pass blocker in this draft. He pairs good technique with quick feet to slide with defenders off the edge and wash them around the outside to create a pocket for his QB. He has by far the best technique of any of the tackles at the top of this draft, having played in an air-raid offensive scheme at Mississippi State where they were dropping back to throw the ball upwards of 50 times per game. He can easily use his quickness to mirror speed rushers coming off the edge, staying in front of them and not giving up the outside or inside. Cross has good technique with his hand placement as well, getting into the defender’s chest and locking onto them to keep them in place. Even when he is beaten off the line, he can quickly recover with good footwork to prevent the defender from easily going around the outside. He uses his quickness to be able to get out in the run game, cutting off defenders in order to seal them on the backside of run plays, and he has shown fluidity while pulling or getting to the second level.
Weaknesses:
While he has shown some flashes, Cross is still very unproven as a run blocker. Playing in the pass-heavy scheme at Mississippi State, he wasn't given the opportunity to really get better at this aspect of his game. He doesn't play with great pad level overall, often getting too high in both his run and pass blocking, not being able to push and drive defenders down field in the run game and leaving his chest too open in pass protection. The biggest weakness in his pass protection is against power rushers, as his punch isn’t very strong, allowing defenders to be able to get their hands into his chest and push him backwards to collapse the pocket. His high pad level also leads to his feet being too close together, sometimes leaving him off balance and able to get pushed around. He isn’t on the same level, athletically, as Ekwonu and Neal, with his size, strength, and speed just being on a lower tier, and he hasn’t shown the same scheme and positional versatility that they have.
Summary:
Overall, I see Charles Cross being a plug-and-play starter in pass protection as soon as he enters the league. He will immediately be effective against most edge rushers, and if he can be coached to lower his pad level and add strength to his punch, he has the potential to be a dominant force at left tackle for whichever team decides to draft him. His athletic ceiling not being as high as Ekwonu and Neal puts him behind them for me on my draft board, but any team who decides to draft him in the top ten will be extremely happy with the results that he will produce for them.
Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner - Cornerback, Cincinnati
6’3” 190 lbs
2021 Stats - 13 G, 40 Tk, 5 TFL, 3 Sk, 3 Int, 4 PD
Player Comp - Richard Sherman
Strengths:
Sauce Gardner has the skills to be a lockdown corner in press-man coverage. Growing up in Detroit, he gained the nickname Sauce while playing youth football. He plays with that signature brand of Detroit toughness and attitude, which is exactly the mentality you need in order to succeed as a corner in the NFL. At 6’3”, Sauce is able to use his length and physicality in order to win at the line of scrimmage, using his long arms getting hands onto the receiver to shut them down. He plays with very active hands, jabbing at the receiver to direct where they can go so that he can stick right with them. With the 4.41 second 40 yard dash he ran at the combine, he showed off the speed that gives him the ability to truly run with any receiver. Sauce also showed off the ability to flip his hips to run with the receiver, then stop on a dime with them when they make their break. Once the ball is in the air, his length makes him a problem for anyone trying to make a contested catch. His ability to easily break up or intercept the pass is part of the reason he never allowed a touchdown while in coverage at Cincinnati. He is also a great processor on the field, reading and reacting to what the offense is doing, ready to jump a pass from zone coverage or come up to help in the run game.
Weaknesses:
Due to the physical and aggressive nature that Sauce plays with in press coverage, he often ends up getting too handsy with the receiver and drawing unnecessary penalties. When he feels like he is being beat, he will grab onto the receiver in a last ditch effort to stay with them. He has the athletic tools to be able to stick with them; he just needs to focus more on his technique and put more trust in his hips and feet to be able to run with the receiver. He also doesn’t have a lot of experience in zone coverage. At Cincinnati they would put him in man coverage most of the time, because they knew he could hold up one-on-one against any college receiver. He will need to work to hone his zone instincts in the NFL.
Summary:
Overall, I see Sauce Gardner as someone who can be an immediate CB1 for whichever team drafts him. With his length and athleticism he will dominate receivers in press coverage, dictating where they can go and sticking right with them the whole way. He will need some coaching from whatever team drafts him to help cut down on the unnecessary holding and pass interference penalties that he draws. But with the physical tools he has, he has the potential to be a corner that you can leave in one-on-one coverage and not have to worry about his matchup for the rest of the game.
Derek Stingley Jr. - Cornerback, LSU
6’0” 190 lbs
2021 Stats - 3 G, 8 Tk, 3.5 TFL, 1 FF
Player Comp - Patrick Peterson
Strengths:
Derek Stingley was immediately the best cornerback in all of college football as a true freshman in 2019. During LSU’s national championship season that year, he was able to consistently shut down the other team’s top receiver and snagged six interceptions. He is a high-level athlete, and although he didn’t test at the combine, he has reportedly ran his 40 in the 4.3 range and has a 40+ inch vertical, which we will hopefully see at LSU’s pro day on April 6th. Stingley has elite ball skills as a corner, finding and tracking the ball while it’s in the air, and using his long arms to either break up or intercept the pass. If the QB tries to test Stingley with a 50-50 ball, he can just about guarantee that his receiver is not going to come down with it.
He has good technique and hand placement while in press coverage, using his length to jam the receiver at line while still maintaining a cushion, allowing him to disrupt the route while not losing any position. He sits in the receiver’s hip-pocket to stick with them in coverage, flipping his hips to match them step-for-step if they try to take him vertical, and breaking right with them to not allow any separation. Even when Stingley is beat initially by the receiver, his acceleration and short-area quickness allow him to cover ground in an instant to break up passes.
Weaknesses:
Despite how incredible his freshman season was in 2019, Stingley has been largely inconsistent in his play and health over the last two years, only playing a total of 10 games. He has been criticized for his effort over this period, with people saying he hasn’t had the same competitiveness in him as in 2019. Like many young corners, he can get too handsy with receivers rather than trusting his athleticism and technique to help him in man coverage, leading to unnecessary penalties. Even during his excellent 2019 season, he still struggled at times against the very best of the best at the receiver position, most notably future 2021 first round pick, Alabama’s DeVonta Smith, who torched Stingley to the tune of 7 catches for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns during their matchup.
Summary:
Overall, I see Derek Stingley having the potential to be an island-type corner, able to shutdown the opponent’s top receiver or half of the field. LSU has severely underperformed since their incredible 2019 season, resulting in head coach Ed Orgeron’s departure less than two years after winning it all, which could help explain the inconsistency and lack of competitiveness that Stingley has shown at times. If he can land with a coaching staff that will help bring that back to him, he has the skills and athleticism to be a franchise cornerstone at the cornerback position, and someone who will be able to lockdown almost any receiver in the league.
Treylon Burks - Wide Receiver, Arkansas
6’2” 225 lbs
2021 Stats - 12 G, 66 Rec, 1104 Yds, 11 TD, 14 Car, 112 Yds, 1 TD
Player Comp - A.J. Brown
Strengths:
Treylon Burks is a threat to score anytime the ball is in his hands. He attacks the defense at all three levels of the field, with his combination of size and speed making him a handful for any defense. He has the versatility to line up all over the field, having lined up outside, in the slot, and even in the backfield while at Arkansas. He uses changes of speed in his route running to create separation from defenders or find the hole in the zone where he can be a target for his QB, bending his routes back towards them to make the throws easier and avoid defenders. He does a great job attacking the ball at the catch point, showing strong body control and the ability to adjust to the ball in the air, and using his size and physicality to go up and get jump balls.
He is able to threaten the defense deep as well, kicking into a second gear to accelerate past defenders, and using the ball tracking skills he developed as a center fielder in high school to bring in the catch. Burks is an absolute monster after the catch, which showed fully in his usage in the screen game and on handoffs at Arkansas. He is able to outrun defenders for breakaway touchdowns, and his physicality makes him hard for most DBs to bring down in the open field. He also played his best when he faced the toughest competition, hauling in 8 catches for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns against Alabama.
Weaknesses:
Burks significantly underwhelmed at the NFL combine, where after expectations of at least 4.4 if not 4.3 seconds for his 40 yard dash, he disappointed by coming in at 4.55 seconds, while also only jumping 33 inches for his vertical. This has caused people to doubt his speed and explosiveness, and whether or not they will translate to the NFL level. His route running still needs work as well, as he wasn’t asked to run a complete route tree at Arkansas, and he doesn’t have the speed getting in and out of his breaks that you would want to see from a first round receiving prospect.
Summary:
Overall, I see Treylon Burks as the top receiver in this draft, and think he will find himself in the same class as other physical freaks at receiver like A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, and D.K. Metcalf. I don’t have the same worries about his athleticism that others do, as despite the combine numbers, it still shows up on tape where he outruns defenders for breakaway touchdowns and outleaps them on contested catches. Whichever team decides to draft him should try to use him in a specialized role like the 49ers with Samuel or the Seahawks with Metcalf. That way they can maximize his elite physical gifts while refining the more technical aspects of his game, so he can one day be a true, dominant, number one receiver.
Malik Willis - Quarterback, Liberty
6’1” 219 lbs
2021 Stats - 13 G, 61.1%, 2857 Yds, 27 TD, 12 Int, 197 Car, 878 Yds, 13 TD
Player Comp - Jalen Hurts
Strengths:
Malik Willis will immediately be the second best running quarterback once he enters the league, only behind Lamar Jackson. He is fast and powerful in his 6’1” 219 lbs frame, and excels in both designed runs as well as scrambles, with great escapability from the pocket, making him nearly impossible for d-lineman to bring down for the sack. He has an absolute rocket of an arm, able to make throws all over the field and attack the defense at every level. Willis has the same out of structure playmaking ability after the play breaks down that is common with so many of the top QBs today, and he can make all of the off-platform throws that are so desirable for teams looking for their next franchise centerpiece. He was a standout at the Senior Bowl and combine, interviewing great with coaches and showing the off arm talent that has helped him stand out among the QBs in this class and shoot up draft boards. At Liberty, he constantly had to bail them out of bad play calling and pass blocking on many occasions. He was pressured on over 40% of his dropbacks in college, forcing him to have to try to extend plays on his own outside of the pocket. Although he played at a lower level of competition at Liberty, his athleticism will undoubtedly be able to transfer to the NFL, and he was always still the best athlete on the field when playing Power Five schools.
Weaknesses:
Even with all of the potential and flashes that Willis has shown, he is still very raw and unproven as a prospect. He wasn’t asked to run any NFL-style concepts at Liberty, and although that can partly be attributed to bad play calling and design, some of it still falls on Willis’ inability to process what the defense is doing on the level that he will need to in the NFL. Because he was far and away the best athlete on the Liberty team, Willis had a tendency to play too much hero ball, getting himself into trouble at times. He would consistently bail from clean pockets trying to make a play with his legs, and once he would get outside of the pocket he wouldn’t be looking downfield to try to find someone open, tucking and running on many occasions when he easily could have hit an open man.
He has shown many struggles in his ability to read the field, often reading his receivers to see who’s open rather than what the defense is actually doing, leading to him sometimes being baited easily by disguised coverages. He doesn’t make throws with anticipation from the pocket, mostly waiting to see his receiver open before pulling the trigger on the throw, resulting in many passes being late and windows being closed. Willis hasn’t shown the patience to sit in the pocket and progress through his reads or find the checkdown, getting tunnel visioned and locked in on his primary option while missing other open receivers downfield, ultimately bailing out and taking off to run if he didn’t like what he was initially seeing. He has shown discomfort in attacking the middle of the field, mostly avoiding it in favor of sending shots deep down the sideline, which has allowed defenses to be able to contain his passing with two-high looks. Despite all of the arm talent he has, Willis still has plenty of accuracy problems as well, not putting enough touch on his deep balls and overthrowing them. His footwork in the pocket is inconsistent and shaky at times, leading to plenty of misses on what should be easy throws. He has demonstrated an almost Carson Wentz-ian carelessness with the football on multiple occasions, taking unnecessary sacks and fumbling while trying to make the hero play, or throwing up prayers while scrambling that get easily intercepted rather than just throwing the ball away, and simply fighting to live another down.
Summary:
Overall, I see Malik Willis having extreme boom or bust potential, with his ceiling being the highest out of all the quarterbacks in this draft. He will at least have his dynamic running ability as a floor for production in the NFL, but if he doesn't develop better as a processor in the passing game, he could end up maxing out around Jalen Hurts’ levels of production. Whichever team decides to draft him will be taking a big risk, but it could also pay off in a big way. I see a lot of similarities between Willis and Josh Allen. When Allen entered the league, he was also a mostly unproven athletic quarterback from a small school, with a big arm and inconsistent accuracy and decision making. Willis doesn’t have the same frame as Allen, who is listed at 6’5” and 237 lbs, but I could see him being a more compact version of the same type of player and a better and more dynamic runner. Whichever team chooses to draft him should first focus on feeding him easy reads and teaching him how to process at an NFL level, all the while using his elite athleticism on bootlegs, read-options, and designed QB runs in order to help boost their offense.
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