This new section highlights which players have improved or worsened their 2021 NFL Draft stock as the draft approaches.
By Charlie Campbell.
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2021 NFL Draft Stock Up
Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU Moehrig was all over the field against Oklahoma State, making a lot of clutch plays that had an impact on the scoreboard to help lead his team to an upset of the Cowboys. In the early going, Moehrig made a touchdown-saving tackle downfield and got his defense off the field when he delivered a hard hit to force a third-down incompletion. Midway through the fourth quarter, Moehrig had outstanding coverage running with a receiver downfield and made a leaping breakup in front of the end zone to protect the TCU lead. A pass was tipped later on the same drive, and Moehrig made a phenomenal one-handed catch in the back of the end zone for the interception. He reached and tipped the ball up before controlling it to snag a huge pick for TCU that essentially clinched the win.
Moehrig has strong safety potential for the NFL and shows ability to cover as well. He could be a solid second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and looks similar to Grant Delpit, except Moehrig is a better tackler than Delpit. Team sources have told me they have graded Moehrig in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Tyreke Smith, DE, Ohio State Smith entered the Michigan State contest having has a quiet season, but he impressed against the Spartnat. In the second quarter, he had an impressive speed rush around the right tackle to hunt down the quarterback for a sack. Smith came close to another sack after halftime, firing past a pulling guard, but the quarterback broke free from his hands. The 6-foot-4, 267-pound Smith has a good skill set with speed, athleticism, and active hands. He could be a prospect who rises over the final games if he continues to play like he did against the Spartans and get after the quarterback.
Ed Ingam, G, LSU LSU has had a rough season, but one of the bright spots has been the play of its guards. Some team sources say Ingram is part of pair of Tigers guards who could be selected on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Ingram was a rotational player in the past, and has become a solid starter this season. He is a tough run blocker that who the skill set to protect the passer in the NFL.
Chasen Hines, G, LSU The 6-foot-3, 349-pound Hines is a heavy interior blocker who is a large load at the point of attack. He has been a bright spot, alongside teammate Ed Ingram, this season, impressing some team evaluators. For the NFL, it would help Hines to lose some weight and improve his ability to handle speed rushers. Some sources believe Hines could have second-day potential in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama Taking on LSU, Barmore continued to show his ability to get after the quarterback, notching his fourth sack of the season – this one being a strip-sack. The 2021 NFL Draft is not strong on the interior of the defensive line, and Barmore could end up as the first defensive tackle selected if he leaves school. Barmore has serious in-line pass-rushing ability and finding an interior rusher is a tough commodity to find for the NFL. Given his consistent ability to pressure the quarterback, there should be plenty of teams hoping to land Barmore in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama Smith put on a show against LSU last Saturday, single-handedly out scoring the Tigers. In the second quarter, Smith got wide open for the deep ball and Jones lofted in a 65-yard touchdown to his star receiver. On the next Alabama possession, Smith raced away from man coverage to get open for another long touchdown. Smith hauled in the pass at the 30 and sprinted into the end zone for rhe 61-yard score. Smith continued to show his run-after-the-catch skills with a short reception that he turned down the field for a gain of 48 yards. Just before halftime, Smith continued his highlight-reel afternoon, running a tremendous route and making a leaping one-handed touchdown reception in the back of the end zone. Smith totaled eight receptions for 231 yards and three touchdowns against LSU.
Smith is deadly, dynamic weapon who could has the potential to be a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. He has the speed to get vertical, is superb after the catch with moves in the open field, runs fabulous routes to create separation, is very sudden in and out of his breaks, high points the ball well, and has excellent hands. If Smith were not so thinly built, he would be a top-10 pick, but even with his lean frame, he looks like a first-round pick for the 2021 NFL Draft. His outing against LSU could help Smith to receive top-20 consideration.
2020 NFL Draft Stock Down
Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama Team sources like Leatherwood’s pass-protection ability, but his lack of prowess in the ground game and struggles when needing to get physical are really hurting his projection. Some see him as a first-rounder, while others have him on Day 2. It would help Leatherwood to show more physicality in the final games, but that might be too little too late given his body of work at Alabama.
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