2020 NFL Draft Grades: Jacksonville Jaguars swing for the fences
By Evan Bachman
4. 52. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. OT. St. John's (Minnesota). Ben Bartch. player
Obviously it’s not normal for Division III players to be drafted into the NFL. In fact, Ben Bartch is the first Division III player to be drafted since 2015. Bartch playing in Division III pretty much looks like an NFL tackle blocking a high school edge rusher, it’s that unfair. Last year he only allowed four pressures on 504 pass protection snaps, according to PFF, that is just complete domination.
He’s being drafted not just for beating up his Division III competition but his size (6-foot-6, 309 pounds) and athleticism combination is good enough to be a good tackle in the NFL. My concern is obviously going from Division III to the NFL will a major adjustment and he won’t be able to solely rely on just being bigger, stronger, and more athletic than everybody.
Ultimately, Bartch obviously isn’t going to adjust to the NFL seamlessly, but he has potential to be a good player one day and like I’ve said repeatedly, they aren’t looking to compete right now. They can afford to have players take some time to develop and getting someone with his potential in the fourth round is excellent value.
Final Grade: A+
Pick Analysis. CB. Michigan State. Josiah Scott. 52. Scouting Report. 4. player
Josiah Scott was a productive corner for Michigan State in his three-year career. He started all three of those years and produced a PFF grade in the 70s every season. While he is undersized (5-foot-9, 185 pounds) he makes up for it with his coverage skills and speed. He doesn’t lack ball skills either. Even though he’s short with small arms, he still recorded six interceptions and 22 passes defended.
Due to his lack of size, he will probably need to make a transition to a slot corner in the NFL. There’s always going to flaws in day three prospects, but getting a corner who has 4.42 speed and has produced well in college is good value.
Final Grade: A
Pick Analysis. Miami (FL). Shaquille Quarterman. 52. Scouting Report. LB. 4. player
Shaquille Quarterman has started every single game in all four of his years at Miami (FL) and has recorded 356 tackles. He is excellent as a run defender. He quickly diagnoses where the run is going and is a sure tackler. Not often does a college linebacker rack up 46.5 tackles for loss in their career and that is testament to how well he plays the run.
My concerns with him are his limitations in coverage. His PFF coverage grade in his last season was 60.5 and his speed is below average (4.74 40 yard dash), and he’s undersized (six-foot, 234 pounds), which isn’t good for if he has to match against tight ends or big receivers. Ultimately, even though he was productive in college it’s just hard to feel good about a linebacker translating to the NFL who can’t cover.
Final Grade: C-
S. Auburn. Daniel Thomas. 5. player. Scouting Report. 52. Pick Analysis
Daniel Thomas was a productive safety for the Tigers, in his four year career he’s recorded 199 tackles, five interceptions, and eight passes defended. He is good at defending the run, he’s quick to diagnose and fly to ball carriers and he rarely misses tackles as he is an excellent tackler. He is short (five-foot-ten), but built well (215 pounds), and he has good speed (4.51 40 yard dash) and strength (24 bench press reps).
The Jaguars now have seven safeties on the roster and Thomas probably won’t see much game action right away, but I would bet on him to make the roster, making this a solid value pick.