That's how valuable Adams can be. He's phenomenal in the open field, and while he might not knock you out, you're going to go down when he gets to you. Lamp doesn't bring character concerns and brings value at 23rd overall. The back-shoulder throws, the 50-50 balls, the goal-line grabsWilliams can come down with all of them, and that's exactly what the Ravens offense has been missing. He's like a younger version of Tyrann Mathieu or a better version of Keanu Neal coming out last year. Our doctors ultimately felt like it was something that we were going to be okay with, Ziegler said. Interestingly enough, I don't think this draft is heavy in top-end talent, but there is a wealth of depth and value to be had. General Manager John Dorsey acquired veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor in a trade with the Buffalo Bills. 70 of Simms' league-wide quarterback rankings. In other words, he's long, strong, athletic and explosive. Mel Kiper, for one, liked the first two picks but the others, not so much. Big compensation: For this pick and a fourth- this year, the Texans gave the Colts the 12th and 33rd overall picks this year and their first- and third-round picks next year. In this scenario, Alabama's Reuben Foster makes too much sense to pass up. Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. He says Mahomes is probably his number 3, but depending on team, Davis Webb, Deshone Kizer and Nathan Peterman. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Then Ziegler47, in gray suit, black Oxford shirt, no tie, white and black sneakersentered the draft room, where 13 scouts, personnel people, one coach and one owner would plot the immediate future of Al Davis team. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. believes that the decision comes down to Darnold or Allen, have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. Conley and Jackson are each in my top four when it comes to upside for cornerbacks. Thats four games a year for the next few years against these great young quarterbacks. Few tight ends are capable of doing all of that. Did Fields Get Enough Help? The pre-draft process comes with waves of information that can seem overwhelming at times. Njoku brings a more physical brand of football than Howard after the catch. I know youre gonna help us win a lot of games. He's worthy of such a comparison. So he actually back pedaled on what most consider to be his best year in ranking. Simms always ranks these guys as he sees them. pic.twitter.com/dkzlcKeZEJ. At pick No. I feel like Alabama's Jonathan Allen has become the forgotten man in this draft. If you're looking for someone who can catch the ball out of the backfield smoothly and do something after the catch, Fournette's still your guy. This is a West Coast-style offense that relies on a lot of play action and bootlegs, and Clemson's Deshaun Watson has the skill set to run iteven if he has to play as a rookie. The three-day event takes place this Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The NFL analyst and former quarterback is known for his yearly QB draft rankings has a surprise pick at No. What's even better is that he can be that 10-sack guy at end or at linebacker. You can put him at nickel or at free safety if need be, but he's also a guy you can put on an island and let him run with the other team's No. I have no such concerns with Adams. I did have over a 3.0 in college. Now, time to go work, son. I went pick by pick, team by team, 1 to 32. In a division with receivers like Dez Bryant, Odell Beckham Jr. and Terrelle Pryor, the Eagles desperately need a No. He and Ziegler slapped hands. He's one of those rare defensive prospects that come along once every few years. That wasnt it. I'm not going to rush to judgment on the Gareon Conley allegations. Figuring out the draft order is where things get difficult. This will likely allow some team to get a steal in the draft. It's a serious allegation, but like Laremy Tunsil last year, the teams who like him are going to get really involved over the next couple of days and find out for themselves if the allegations are true or not. Whichever team snags Jackson is going to be getting a talented cornerback. Physically, Baker reminds me of a guy I played with, Ronde Barber. So no real drama. He had to be dealing with Detroit, trying to get ahead of Vegas to ensure getting Johnson. I wasn't sure if Cadillac Williams would be a superstar when I first met him, but I could tell that he was a guy you could hand the ball to 20-30 times a game without worrying if he'd screw up. This was a weak class overall. That seems to have been accurate, to say the least. Humility is something Im not afraid of, Stroud said. Read more in Peter Kings full Football Morning in America column. 5 to No. That's about as close to a bust as I think he could be. Hes got elite arm talent, a [Brett] Favre or [Pat] Mahomes arm. He looks like he's going to be a top-15 pick, and the film justifies that. Whatever the Steelers need Barnett to do in their multi-look 3-4 defense, he can do. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett can make life simpler for Watson. None of @CSimmsQBs contacts across the NFL have him ranked that high. The Panthers have a little bit of an NFL-college-hybrid offense with Newton at the helm. A player who played the way Stroud didparticularly in putting up 41 points in his superb final college game in the playoff against Georgiais not a player who cant process, or cant ID a defense. Melifonwu is also one of the top tacklers in the draft. So far, Simms has revealed his highly anticipated list of the top 5 quarterback prospects, wide receivers, cornerbacks, running backs, and more. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. 1,367 yards, 10 TDs as a Giant in 2017). Josh Jones is a perfect example of your modern NFL safety. Hushed discussion, presumably exchanging potential offers for the pick. We don't have a clue where these quarterbacks are going to go. Njoku is athletic, has long arms and is a phenomenal run-blocker. His motivation, his drive, how he handles adversity off the charts. Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. Davis started laughing, like he could sense Ziegler and McDaniels did not want him to start lobbying for the best speed receiver in the draft. Simms' Top Five TE prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft Tier One 1. He isn't yet on a Rob Gronkowski level, but he could be coached up in the NFL. Chase at 1 and Waddle at 4. Florida's Jarrad Davis is a three-down linebacker and a thumper between the tackles. Not only do they need a legit pass-rusher, but they also need help against the run. He's just too talented to ignore. WATCH: Fans Return to Wrigley Field for the First Time in 557 Days, BREAKING: Illinois Online Sports Betting Moves To In-Person Registration Tomorrow At Midnight, Simms previous rankings have been prophetic at times, the 2017 NFL Drafts most special QB talent., Kellen Mond and the Bears being totally smitten with each other, Rookie WR Tyler Scott on Joining the Bears: Its Exactly Who I Wanted to Draft Me, The Bears Handed Out Numbers to Their Rookie Draft Picks, A Kicker and a QB Highlight the Chicago Bears Undrafted Free Agent Signings, Everything You Need to Know About Chicago Bears First-Round Pick Darnell Wright, How Many Starters Did Poles Draft? Look, this doesn't need to be brain surgery. While you're drafting Adams to be a physical strong safety, he has the range and the cover skills needed to play free safety, too. Situation matters, but I assume most would have him over Haskins, and many would prefer him to Lock. If you're looking for a bell-cow back who can run between the tackles 25-30 times a game, Fournette's your guy. See below to find out who made the top 5 names for each position. These are the prospects in this year's draft I believe already belong on an NFL field. He's 6'4" and 272 pounds, ran a 4.64-second 40, did 33 reps in the bench press and produced a 41.0-inch vertical. Six weeks ago, Anderson sent a letter to each team, saying Wilson has responded extremely well to surgery. This reminds me of when going through rankings people say "Even though I have this guy 2nd, wouldn't surprise me if he is the best in this class." There isn't much more you need to say when you're talking about those measurables. 1 receiver. He can trick and trip opposing defenseswhether it's on a sweep, an option or a reverseand fit Tennessee's unconventional offense perfectly. Im actually blessed, Im super blessed to be a Texan. Its something Im accustomed to. I'm not going to say he's the next Zack Martin, but he reminds me of him to a degree. Obi Melifonwu from UConn has been flying under the radar a bit, and I'm not sure why more people aren't talking about him. HENDERSON, Nev.Just before noon on Thursday, hours before the start of the NFL Draft, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels popped into GM Dave Zieglers office for one last bit of strategy talk. The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner. Colorado's Chidobe Awuzie is one of the most physically gifted cornerbacks in this draft. In the NFC South, the Saints have to face Cam Newton, Jameis Winston and Matt Ryan. At the very worst, they'll be starters for a number of years. But he still had him below Trubisky. Hehas great hands, makes people miss and can take a pass up the seam and explode for a 70-yard touchdown. There are lulls in all drafts, and after Banks and Harrison went at 24 and 27, this was the Raider lull. All of a sudden, New York's line is a strength. His value is too high for Detroit to pass him up. I can process very, very fast. Im ready for it.. The question is whether he's going to be a good slot or outside cover corner or if he can develop into an elite shutdown stud. Goosebumps, Ziegler said. 5:54 p.m. Paris Johnson to Arizona. I haven't seen UCLA's Fabian Moreau anywhere in the first round in mock drafts, and people are dropping the ball with him. The California native completed 152-of-270 passes for 1,812 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. After their rookie year we would probably go Baker, Lamar, Allen. Arizona was targeting Johnson. In my time watching running backs (or game film in general), I don't ever remember seeing so many would-be tacklers fall off a guy. By Coleman Bentley March 03, 2021 Share story Michael Reaves We've covered Chris. As good as Howard is, Miami's David Njoku is my favorite tight end in this draft. While he is definitely lower than most on the rankings for Fields, is Simms someone who has been right in the past or constantly wrong? We'll be focusing on the second group here. The gem of this prediction is Herbet at #2. We're talking about a 6'4", 272-pound defensive lineman with 4.64-second speed. And again, all the credit in the world for that call. There have been plenty of rumors recently about the Jaguars taking a quarterback, but I'm not basing this selection on rumor. I'd be shocked if Fournette doesn't become a superstar and lead the league in rushing a few times. 1 NFL corner. He's as instinctive as you're going to find at the linebacker position this year. I thought about going with Clemson's Mike Williams here. Johnson would have been great to bookend Kolton Miller. Oooooh, someone in the room said. Whichever team drafts Allen will get a guy who can do a lot of things for its defense for many, many years. I can check down. Detroit's general manager Bob Quinn is another guy I worked for in New Englandand New England loves tight ends. But Iamsaying that his currentrankings and track record is enough to have us re-considering what we think about this draft class and how we go about evaluating possible fits for the Bears. He has blazing speed when running on the edge, he can catch the ball out of the backfield, and he can line up at receiver and run a full route tree. But the Titans already have bigger possession receivers in Rishard Matthews and Tajae Sharpe. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. 1 overall quarterback on his board entering the 2018 draft.. On the latest episode of The Simms & Lefkoe Podcast, Simms . 307 506 2,353 Chris Simms @CSimmsQB Here's a link to the Draft QB Rankings podcast with @FareedNBCS: open.spotify.com/episode/7ES4m7 YouTube will be up later today open.spotify.com 2023 Draft QB Rankings Thats why they play the games. His ceiling could be Michael Bennett. I have to push back on this. Howard is a difference-maker, and the Jets could desperately use one of those on offense. That left Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Josh Rosen to follow behind that duo. Chris reveals his Top 6 QBs of the 2021 class, find out more here. Gameday, as Mark Davis said. 21. A torn pectoral muscle at UCLA's pro day has caused Moreau to practically disappear from the draft conversation, but there's too much talent to ignore. It's largely this media breakout clip where he says Mahomes has the most special arm of anyone in the class. Mitch Trubisky*, QB, North Carolina Height: 6-2. I think the quarterback class is a hair overrated," Simms said via MMQB.com. However, if your starting outside corner gets hurt, Baker could start there for a few weeks, and he's going to be a natural at it. He was overshadowed at the scouting combine, and there were some medical concerns about arthritis in his shoulders. But those who dont understand tape might want to go to other things and analyze other things. Im certain Chicagos football minds have different ideas than those of Simms. I think he's one of the easiest evaluations in the entire draft. But the vibe in the room, the smiles, showed this staff loves Wilson, even with the foot injury that made him an iffy candidate to some teams. The Washington Redskins need help at the interior of their defense. Now, this is their chance to build something. A year later, Simms put Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen at his top two spots. So, just wanted to touch base on a few things. They can and will sling the ball deep. But when you dig deeper, the Nostradamus level of hype these rankings get are a bit overblown. I'm simply saying these are the prospects in this year's draft class that a team can't miss on. Ultimately, though, Florida State's Dalvin Cook is too tasty to pass up. There aren't any glaring weaknesses in Foster's game. I don't see any weaknesses in Njoku's game other than the fact he's a little raw. Facts and . Jackson could even catch a few passes per game if a team needed him to. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. While he might not be as versatile as some of the other backs in this class, Fournette can legitimately carry an offense. He doesn't have the footwork or the agility to fully excel against edge-rushers at the pro level. His thoughts on the 2018. Don't forget we added Fournette at No. And yet, through all the noise, Chris Simms quarterback rankings stand out. 6, so I think they pull the trigger on the trade. Sam LaPorta, Iowa Tier Three 3. As I said before, I don't love putting trades in my mock. Not gonna work, Ziegler said. This is where we have our first shake-up. There's not a better run-blocking lineman in the draft. He'll come down and try to knock your head off in the run game, but he's also phenomenal in the pass game. The Lions could go to more two-tight-end sets and take advantage of the athleticism of Eric Ebron and Njoku in the play-action passing game. For me I know the film speaks for itself. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. Im not upset. I didn't know how special Aqib Talib would become when he first walked into our locker room. We could get [Oklahoma tackle Anton] Harrison at 12, McDaniels said. He has an explosive first step, he has good bend around the edge, and he knows how to disengage from blockers. 1 cornerback for a long time. If you're looking for someone who can break big plays and outrun NFL corners and safeties, Fournette's your guy. You can be analytics smart. 1 selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Short conversation with KC. 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Ziegler and McDaniels stared at the trade-value board in the back of the room, analyzing trade possibilitiesthe values, plus or minus for the Raiders, based on the numerical values Ziegler assigns to each pick: +177 ARI sends 2-33, LV gives back 4th (109), +68 ARI sends 2-33 and 6-213, LV gives back 3-100 and 4-109. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. They needed help. That is one heck of a nights work. When the TV showed a crestfallen Will Levis, undrafted, still in the green room in Kansas City, he said: Someone should tell him careers are not made on draft day. This is the right value for him as a prospect, and he fills a need on Pittsburgh's defense. Last year, he had Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert as his top two prospects. The New York Jets haven't had a top-tier tight end sinceI don't even know when. 5:18 p.m. PT: Panthers picked Young. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. They hold the No. Yet, he also has the speed, range and athleticism to cover the Jason Wittens and the Zach Ertzs of the world. With his speed and athleticism, Jackson could have some success early in his career when left on an island in coverage. Hes toward the bottom as a thrower of the football, and hes careless with the football," Simms explained. The Texans have asked Stroud to let the S-2 Test controversy go, but he got a couple last licks in on it. Thomas is athletic, strong and versatile and pairs well with DeForest Buckner. The 2018 NFL Draft takes place from Apr. Adding him at guard would immediately improve Miami's line. Chris Simms is one of the best in the business. Give him some time, and I think he's a Pro Bowler. He can play every position in the secondary, which is where his value lies. It might end up being true, but in the end it's a hedge. Western Kentucky's Forrest Lamp is yet another college tackle I believe fits better as a guard in the NFLI don't think any of these guys are first-round tackles. Regardless of what you think of him as a long term starter, he has more talent than Finley and Stidham. 5:47 p.m.: Witherspoon to Seattle at five. Melifonwu has tremendous size (6'4", 224 lbs), tremendous speed (ran a 4.40-second 40 at the combine) and unreal leaping ability (logged a 44.0-inch vertical at the combine). The Kansas City Chiefs are also in the conversation for a quarterbackand I wouldn't be shocked if they tried to trade up for Mahomes. Seemed obvious Ossenfort wanted Paris Johnson. Stroud to Bryce Young and more. Arizona's defense is similar to Pittsburgh's, and Reddick can be a more physical version of Ryan Shazier for the Cardinals. Josh Whyle, Cincinnati 5. Caserio told me at NRG Stadium that Stroud was clearly the teams target at two. To this stage of their respective careers, this certainly looks like Simms nailed this one. Top 3 is perfect, as is Darnold over Rosen. This is the modern draft, where lips are no longer loose, where mock drafts are a mockery of reality. At the same time, I approached this mock draft as if I am an NFL GM. Wanted to give you a few points. Chris Simms' 2023 NFL Draft QB Rankings: C.J. The beauty with Foster is that he has the makeup to play inside in either a 3-4 or a 4-3. Now that Branden Albert is gone and the team is moving Laremy Tunsil to left tackle, there is a need at guard. Weight: 222. Leonard Fournette is 6'0", 240 pounds and runs the 40 in 4.51 seconds. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need help on their defensive line. I give Joe Burrow at 1 the same consideration I give Kyler at 1 in 2019. 1 QB. He kind of looks and plays like Kam Chancellor, but he's way better in coverage than Chancellor ever was or ever will be. All of these things factor into the challenge of making a mock draft. He's the type of safety in today's NFL who can give guys like Rob Gronkowski, Greg Olsen and Jordan Reed their money's worth in coverage. Phil Simms unveils his 2019 NFL Draft QB rankings and explains why he's high on Daniel Jones and Clayton Thorson.#NBCSports #ChrisSimmsUnbuttoned #KylerMurra. Green Bay needs that on its defense. Arizona traded down to 12 with Houston. I see a fast receiver, I want him. He ran the three-cone drill in 6.68 seconds at the combine, which shows his ability to stick his foot in the ground and change direction. Youre gonna talk to the media here in a bit. The Bills have been starving for a quarterback of this nature, but they won't need to rush Mahomes on the field. When asked to rank the quarterbacks, they were as follows: The Cleveland Browns have the No. Can Thomas develop into a superstar? But all over Reddit, people are saying "He had Mahomes as QB1 and faded Mitch Trubisky." The names are familiar, but the places they land arent. Barnett can come in and complement Bud Dupree as a pass-rusher. Marcus Mariota doesn't helm a traditional NFL offensethere are some college elements to what the Titans do. There is enough secondary depth in this draft that Oakland can get a starter in Round 2. We stood in a hallway just off the Texans locker room for 12 minutes and I asked him about what hes learned from the last three months. The plan was preordained. It's a great evaluation. The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. As a pass-catcher, Njoku also can make an immediate impact. However, if this season has shown us anything, it's that every pick matters from . Ohio State's Conley can be exactly what the Eagles are looking for to fill that role. I really think that theres different types of ways to be smart. This is imply not true. The Cleveland Browns lack elite talent in their front seven, and Garrett is going to be an elite defensive player for years to come. Witherspoon would have been great to add to a needy secondary. He can cover. Chris Simms unveiled his 2023 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and had his fair share to say about this year's crop of signal-callers,. He might only be 195 pounds, but don't tell him that, because he's going to hit you like he's 225. I feel his presence every day.. They're also my two safest picks at the position, and I think both will have stellar NFL careers. This is a great outcome for us.. Heck, sometimes when watching tape, I saw Adams diagnose plays and hit the hole before the running back even got there. The deal got done and all parties notified, he said, with close to a minute left. I don't expect him to have trouble with even the shiftiest NFL receivers. The beauty of Baker is that he has the talent and the ball skills to potentially step into whichever position is vacated first. I'd put Fournette in a class with Bo Jackson, Ezekiel Elliott and Adrian Petersonspecial talents who only come out every so often. Why? 4, and he'll make life simpler for Watson as well. With LSU's Jamal Adams on the board, though, I think they'll wait until the second round. But and there is a big but you should have been at the Texans facility in the basement of NRG Stadium late Friday afternoon, when Stroud and Anderson put on a show of humility and team-firstness that had to make Texans fans so weary of losing (a league-worst 11-38-1 in the last three years) happy for the first time since the Wild Card win over Buffalo three years ago. Ultimately, though, Baker's versatility is what makes him a can't-miss prospect. And a truly Nostradamus ranking would have probably had Herbert at 1. Just express how excited youwhich I know you are.. So I could still see Conley being drafted early if a team believes Conley's story that he is innocent. He stopped by the floor-to-ceiling photograph of the man who lords over this franchise 12 years after his death, and Ziegler patted the photograph of Al Davis. Chris Simms has dropped his QB Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. He's one of my favorite guys and one of the most fun watches on game film. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Adding Lamp would allow the Giants to play D.J. RELATED: When is the 2022 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, TV channel, start time, Round 1 draft order. Plus, that 37.5-inch vertical is going to allow him to out-leap most defensive backs. Let's examine year by year. And for the Texans, that bit of motivation will be a very good thing. One wall taken up entirely with the draft board, ranking the players by position from top to bottom, on magnetic cards, the old-school way. He won't beat you with pure speed, but he has enough wiggle to gain separation, and those long arms give him an unreal catch radius. He also has the strength and drive to collapse an area of the defensive line in the run game. You can be football smart. He could be a tone-setter and a difference-maker for years to come. It doesn't matter what you ask Foster to do. He has the burst to move with receivers and to break on the ball when the opportunity presents itself. Philip Rivers is 35 years old and has 13 seasons under his belt. Thats something that I pride myself on. As a return specialist, Jackson can be one of the best in the league. Most recently, Simms had Justin Herbert (and not Tua Tagovailoa) as his QB2 in 2020. Calais Campbell is gone, and Daryl Washington hasn't played in three years because of a suspension. Sure. I had over a 3.0 in high school. Davis kept things interesting. But maybe they should take Simms rankings into consideration. This guy is what the modern NFL is looking for in a prototypical tight end. His crazy speed is what puts him on another level, though. Bouye, who just signed a huge five-year, $67.5 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency. But what about the Top 3 order? I mean, theyve tried everything else. The teams draft board had been set with finality Wednesday, after three months of debate. As I explain in the next item about Arizonas draft, Houston could be picking very early next yearwhich will put a white hot spotlight of pressure on Anderson. I honestly think Adams is a better version of Landon Collins, and that's saying something. These hits are awesome and prove that he is a premiere QB evaluator. Las Vegas is on the clock, tinny voice says. Seven minutes passed. Arizona is on the clock. For Vegas, there goes day-one starting right tackle Paris Johnson. 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