2017

Strengths: Advanced route-runner Good run-after-the-catch receiver Very polished Explosive play-maker in college Quickness Consistently gets separation Weapon on third down Can get vertical Quick release off of the line Plug and play; ready to contribute Experience in a West Coast offense Kick- and punt-return ability Safe pick to turn into a quality contributor Upside Weaknesses:…

Strengths: Superb athletic skill set Quickness Pass-rush ability Displayed real speed around the corner in 2014 Strong; well-built Tough run-defender who can hold the edge Closes well on the quarterback Ability to shed blocks Can play with good leverage Uses bull rush to push the pocket Could move inside in passing situations Can sink his…

Career Recap: Despite a lot of talented competition, Spence earned some playing time as a true freshman for Ohio State. As a backup, he totaled 12 tackles with a sack. Spence made a big jump in his play in 2013 after winning a spot as a starting defensive end. For the year, the sophomore collected…

Strengths: Fabulous edge pass-rusher Extremely athletic Great get-off Good repertoire of pass-rushing moves Surprising effectiveness of bull rush Dangerous spin and swim moves Fast off the edge Instincts Great pursuit defender Lives in the backfield Constant source of pass pressure Consistently produces splash plays Skilled at shedding blocks Chases running backs down from the backside…

Career Recap: Since his first day on campus, Greene has been a leader for the Florida State offense. While still a freshman in 2011, he was the Seminoles leading receiver as he registered 38 catches for 596 yards and seven touchdowns. With E.J. Manuel at quarterback the next year, Greene caught 57 passes for 741…

Strengths: Man-cover corner Superb at not allowing separation Great speed to run with speed receivers Plays well in off-man coverage Ability to run with receivers in their routes Change-of-direction skills Can play press-man coverage Good size; put together well Confident; has the man-corner mentality Used to playing on an island Loose hips; can turn and…

Career Recap: Calhoun had a bit of a slow start to his collegiate career. After redshirting in 2011, he barely played in 2012. Calhoun was a backup who picked up 2.5 tackles for a loss on the season. Last year was a different story though; the Spartans had one of the best defenses in college…

Career Recap: Coming out of high school, Diggs was one of the top recruits in the nation. He almost became a Florida Gator, but decided to play close to home by becoming a Terrapin. Diggs said he wanted to win a championship while playing at home. Obviously, choosing Maryland won’t lead to him winning any…

Career Recap: Mannion has become one of the best quarterbacks in the Pac-12 over the course of the past three years. After two quality seasons to start out his career, Mannion had a massive 2013 year with wide receiver Brandin Cooks. In 2012, Mannion completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,446 yards with 15…

Strengths: Strong run-blocker Gets movement in the ground game Can battle heavy nose tackles Tough drive-blocker Flashes heavy hands Ability to sustain blocks Physical Improved technique with hand placement Reliable in short-yardage situations Can get to the second level Scheme flexibility; ability to work in a man or zone Ability to stay on his feet…