As 2021 NFL Draft stocks rise and fall with the college football playoffs, how does the draft landscape change after the 2021 NFL wildcard round?
With the college football final inbound and the newly dubbed ‘super-wildcard weekend’ behind us, we look to the newly laid landscape of the 2021 NFL Draft. Both Ohio State and Alabama draft prospects have flown up draft boards in their recent performances against Clemson and Notre Dame respectively.
This first-round mock of the 2021 NFL Draft will not contain trades, but the likelihood of draft-day movement should be kept in mind (specifically a top-five swap between Miami and Cincinnati).
After securing the number one overall selection of the 2021 NFL Draft following a series of self-harming victories from the New York Jets at the end of the regular season, the Jacksonville Jaguars have managed to win the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes and will look to pair him alongside a complimenting head coach following the firing of Doug Marrone. With a blank-slate and plentiful cap-space, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a rare opportunity to fully reconfigure their roster to best fit their newfound franchise signal-caller.
Although pass protection may be an issue for the new savior, there is a respectable armory of weapons including breakout rookie James Robinson and big-body wideout D.J. Chark. The most agreed-upon quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck, the only limits on Lawrence’s potential will come from his new coaching staff and front office in their efforts to rebuild the Jacksonville depth chart.
After one of the gutsiest performances in recent memory, Justin Fields took full advantage of the Sugar Bowl spotlight in a rout of the Clemson Tiger and projected number one overall selection, Trevor Lawrence. Fields completed 22-of-28 passes for six touchdowns, a single interception, and rushed a calculated eight times for 42 yards. Fields managed to silence questions surrounding his deep-ball accuracy with three completions of 30+ air yards including a backbreaking 60-yard touchdown to Chris Olave.
The proof-of-character inside of this game was the hit heard around the country, a spearing hit by linebacker James Skalski directly to Fields’ midsection. Sidelined for a single play, Fields returned to action and continued his dominance amid wincing pain following every throw as well as the memorable image of him fighting through the pain to use an exercise bike.
Following interviews continued to manifest a narrative of leadership and fiery competitiveness around Fields, making him a leading candidate as QB2 of the 2021 NFL Draft and the messiah of the New York Jets.
As the lopsidedness of Bill O’Brien’s trades continues to develop, Miami will collect their riches and become a competent divisional foe for the super-bowl contender Buffalo Bills. Although Miami is likely to trade out of the number three spot and collect even more 2021 NFL Draft assets, a very likely scenario could find them creating a dominant offensive line in front of apparent franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Penei Sewell is not just the top tackle prospect of the 2021 NFL Draft, but the best overall offensive lineman who will be able to plug-and-play day one on the edge or on the interior with his athleticism. Between his freakish footspeed and raw physicality, Sewell could transform the Miami offense into a bruising unit led by Myles Gaskins.
After such an impressive performance by Justin Fields in the college football playoffs, Zach Wilson falls to QB3 of the 2021 NFL Draft class, but will not fall far before becoming a franchise centerpiece. Among numerous rumors and speculations around the status of Matt Ryan, Atlanta will look for youth under center and hit the restart button on the development of their franchise.
By bringing in a rookie quarterback to lead the charge, Atlanta will also avoid the hefty salary-cap impact of Matt Ryan’s contract in hopes of investing in defensive talent. Wilson may not have the strength of schedule to elevate himself to QB2 but has shown the tendencies and physical ability to spread the ball around a heavily-weaponized offense.
After seeing Penei Sewell go off the board at number three overall, Cincinnati shifts their focus to the defensive side of the ball in their efforts to support Joe Burrow. Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons is the most impressive defensive prospect of the 2021 NFL Draft as well as one of the best athletes.
Although he may seem oversized at 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, Parsons is able to run with matchups in coverage and uses his weight well as both a run-defender and pass-rusher. Such an athlete is uncommon to come across among linebacking prospects, and Parsons manages to pair that with instinctive play. Cincinnati needs a centerpiece to their defense if they are to become competitive under Burrow, and Parsons is the 2021 NFL Draft’s answer.
Even after opting out of the 2020 college football season, Ja’Marr Chase has remained WR1 despite legitimate challenges from Alabama Heisman-winner Devonta Smith. The element within Chase’s game that has kept him atop draft boards has been his downfield production combining athleticism with instinctive positioning and ball skills.
The Philadelphia Eagles have lacked an intimidating number one wideout after numerous draft busts, but Ja’Marr Chase is a can’t-miss athletic prospect who can translate to almost any offensive system. After being the go-to guy for number one overall selection Joe Burrow, Chase could become something similar for projected 2021 starter Jalen Hurts. The Philadelphia Eagles have had the issue of a true leading receiver for years, and Chase could finally be the solution.
The Detroit Lions will be losing the vast majority of their starting receivers in the 2021 NFL offseason, meaning their top draft selection will likely be spent on one of the premier wideouts atop a deep receiver class. Matthew Stafford looks to be on the way out of Detroit with the recent lack of progression within the franchise, but pairing him with a dynamic rookie could entice a return.
Devonta Smith has done an incredible job challenging the absent Ja’Marr Chase for his place at the summit of the 2021 NFL Draft wide receiver class but has only come up short due to a single measurable which draws concern from many NFL front offices and pundits alike.
Whilst Chase was the downfield threat at LSU, Smith has shown to be productive from any alignment with his sharp route-running and lightning quickness. The very source of this quickness is also his biggest weakness, standing as a measly 175 pounds. This size draws questions to his durability despite an empty injury-history, as well as his run-blocking contribution if aligned in the slot.
Although the future of the Carolina Panther’s quarterback position is murky, the two years remaining on Teddy Bridgewater’s $63 million contract dictates that other areas of the roster need to be strengthened first. After investing solely into the defensive side of the ball in last year’s draft, the 2021 NFL Draft offers Matt Rhule the opportunity to introduce a player who embodies the team slogan “Keep Pounding.”
Wyatt Davis is a force of nature within the offensive line and is capable of single-handedly blowing open running lanes in both power and zone blocking schemes. Such physically dominant interior linemen rarely come along, and such a chance needs to be capitalized upon. Although in need of coaching for his pass-protection, Davis will be an immediate aide to franchise-halfback Christian McCaffrey.
Still lacking a counterpart to A.J. Bouye since the departure of longtime defensive staple Chris Harris Jr., the Denver Broncos can look to polish off their secondary with one of the numerous talented cornerbacks within the 2021 NFL Draft. Premier safety Justin Simmons has become a defensive cornerstone for the Mile High City but needs some help from his corners to go one-on-one with the top-tier opposing wideouts who call the AFC West home.
Patrick Surtain II has been the lead cornerback for the Crimson Tide defense in their run to the college football championship, playing with prototypical physicality at the line of scrimmage and rangy length downfield. Surtain is not going to be the most athletic specimen of the 2021 NFL Draft but encompasses the qualities of a number one corner teams now seek as a press-man corner.
After one of the most memorable defensive performances for all of the wrong reasons throughout the 2020 campaign, the Dallas Cowboys need to find a solution to the vast problem that is their defense. Defensive end Randy Gregory has finally begun to pan out for the Cowboys, whilst cornerstone Demarcus Lawrence has been unable to capture his prior form. Dallas needs to find a player to generate pressure within the 2021 NFL Draft.
Gregory Rousseau is easily one of the most gifted athletes of the 2021 NFL Draft, measuring in at 6-foot-7, 265 pounds. Although technically raw, Rousseau managed to total 15.5 sacks with the Miami Hurricanes in 2019 justifying his label as a pass-rusher. Despite the need for coaching in his pass-rush technique as well as adding bulk in the weight room, Rousseau has the high-ceiling potential to justify a top-ten selection.
After narrowly missing an NFC East championship at the hands of Doug Pederson and Nate Sudfeld, the New York Giants have a clear need entering the 2021 NFL Draft. Gettleman needs to find a way to take the weight off franchise halfback Saquon Barkley’s shoulders and place a serious weapon alongside breakout tight end Evan Engram.
Jaylen Waddle is the most dynamic of the top three wide receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft, bringing the ability to create yardage on catch-and-runs from behind the line of scrimmage as well as stretch the field vertically. Despite being sidelined by an ankle injury and subsequently overshadowed by teammate Devonta Smith, Waddle has shown his value to scouts and his ability to break games open with his speed and elusiveness.
Since falling from grace following the crushing super bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco needs to recapture their prior form of a reliable defense complemented by Kyle Shanahan’s speed-based running attack. Free-agent addition Jason Verrett has been impressive for the Niners across from Richard Sherman, but with the latter on his way out in free agency opens a void for a better system-fit in the secondary across from Verrett.
After being one of the first top prospects to opt-out of the 2020 college football season in favor of preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft, Caleb Farley has managed to uphold his draft stock as another physical man corner within this cornerback class. Aligned across from Verrett, San Francisco can shift their coverage focus from shell-zone to aggressive man-coverage with a variety of blitz packages, trusting the athleticism of their secondary.
After another disappointing season for the Los Angeles Chargers despite an outstanding rookie year from Justin Herbert and numerous names on the offensive side of the ball, problems need to be solved fast as to not waste their prodigies inexpensive years. Outside linebacker Melvin Ingram will be hitting free agency this offseason at 31 years of age, pointing to the addition of pass-rushing youth in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Michigan’s Kwity Paye is the most conventional edge-defender of the first-round prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft, possessing superior athleticism in his hip-bend and explosiveness to be a dominant pass-rusher. Slotting across from Joey Bosa, Los Angeles can retain a dynamic duo of defenders to get to Patrick Maholmes, Derek Carr, and (insert John Elway quarterback prospect here).
The Minnesota Vikings’ secondary has been primarily comprised of the Pro Bowl safety pairing of Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris, complemented by some combination of young cornerbacks since the dismissal of Xavier Rhodes. Jeff Gladney was brought to the group in last year’s draft, but with Anthony Harris hitting the open market Minnesota will need to supplement their need for coverage in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Jaycee Horn made the 2020 college football season his coming out party with the Gamecocks, most notably posting two interceptions and four pass defenses against Auburn. Although only standing at six-foot-one, Horn impresses with his long frame and massive wingspan which seemingly always stays connected to the hip of the receiver in trail-man coverage.
The 2021 NFL Draft and free agency period will act as a critical period determining whether this is just a one-year blip in the Patriots’ competitiveness or a full-stop rebuild. Between lack of depth in linebacking, threatening pass-rushers, and the bolded question mark hanging over the quarterback depth chart, the only issue which surpasses those listed is the lack of a genuine receiving threat that can challenge an opposing secondary any given Sunday.
Kyle Pitts has been widely considered the perfect match for the New England Patriots in the 2021 NFL Draft, offering one of the best mismatches among all prospects this year (a favorite of Bill Belichick in his offensive scheming). Pitts has also taken this past season to work vigorously on his run blocking and it showed with consistent technique and effort.
The Arizona Cardinals are seemingly a single crucial piece away from completing their offensive unit and gaining the week-to-week consistency which plagued them during the 2020 campaign. One evident need will be a complementing tackle to D.J. Humphries, taking the place of free agent Kelvin Beachum. With the addition of an offensive tackle from this deep class of wildly varying skillsets within the 2021 NFL Draft, Arizona can find their franchise tackle to stick with Murray for the long-term.
Christina Darrisaw has flown up draft boards throughout the collegiate season, displaying all of the technical habits of a promising NFL draft selection as well as a conventional six-foot-five, 313-pound frame. Darrisaw will not only supplement the need for youth along the Cardinals offensive line but also come in at a similar cap-figure to the outgoing Beachum.
As evidenced by the surprise selections laced throughout 2019 and 2020, the Raiders 2021 NFL Draft class under Jon Gruden could go any number of ways. After spending hefty amounts of not only cap space but trade assets on their linebacking corps, the Raiders defense failed to live up to expectations behind Corey Littleton, Nick Kwiatowski, and Raekwon McMillan. Looking to cut down salary entering the 2021 offseason, the Raiders find themselves looking for a new, young defensive centerpiece.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense has incorporated a new label to the outside linebacker position which has become the newest wave throughout the NFL. Dubbed the ‘rover,’ this linebacker operates inside the box as a sideline-to-sideline tackler that chases down the play from the backside and can keep pace with receivers who would typically be classified as mismatches against conventional linebackers. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramaoh has perfectly encapsulated this position at Notre Dame and looks to carry his play to the NFL.
After passing on WR1 Ja’Marr Chase at the number three overall selection, the Miami Dolphins still have a serious need for receiving threats on the outside to help Tagovailoa. Devante Parker has come into his own as a big-body deep-threat, and Jakeem Grant brings the needed dimension of speed and isolation-playmaking. The element missing from this unit though is a route-runner with well-rounded athleticism to offer week-to-week consistency.
Minnesota’s Rashod Bateman was unable to break his way into the top-tier of wide receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft class but has all of the measurables and skills to evolve into a league-leading receiver. At six-foot-two, 206 pounds, Bateman has an NFL ready body containing a surprising amount of explosiveness for his size. At Minnesota, Bateman not only operated as a high-volume safety-blanket on crucial conversions but was also capable of turning short gains upfield for chunk plays.
The Washington Football Team has gone through their own internal struggles to find their man under center, like many of their division rivals, and cut loose their most recent franchise signal-caller in favor of the people’s quarterback. Emergency quarterback Taylor Heinicke impressed with veteran-like discipline in a 300-yard passing effort against the Buccaneers in their wildcard defeat, but a deep 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class boasts bright options for long-term success.
Enter Trey Lance, the biggest unknown of the 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class. After only a single season of FCS play in 2019, Lance posted an incredulous stat-line of 28 touchdowns to zero interceptions, as well as 1,100 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. Combine this with his athletic measurables, Lance is a premier prospect that could replicate similar success to Cam Newton during his days under Rivera in Carolina.
Although the Chicago Bears managed to scrape together a playoff birth, their issues entering the offseason are plentiful, as shown in a convincing loss to the New Orleans Saints. Between the quandary that is Mitchell Trubisky and a departing Allen Robinson, Chicago figures to weaken an already struggling offense unless immediate reinforcements are brought to the fray.
After a short absence prior to the college football playoffs in which Justin Fields struggled with two interceptions against Northwestern, Chris Olave showed just how valuable he is to the Ohio State offense with six catches for 132 yards and two scores. Olave has been the refined route-runner of the Buckeye’s offense and shown not only a sound route-tree but also instinctive positioning to present himself to his quarterback. A reliable target, Olave can provide security for a sputtering Bears offense.
Establishing themselves as one of the NFL’s premier defenses behind linebacker Darius Leonard and redemption-fueled cornerback Xavier Rhodes, the Indianapolis Colts will have their work cut out for them in replacing and supplementing an aging and thinning defensive unit.
After adding interior anchor DeForest Buckner via trade during last year’s draft, the Colts defense will still need to address their pass-rush compliments to the 31-year-old Justin Houston. First though, Indianapolis needs to bring in a young premier cornerback to replace or pair with Xavier Rhodes after Rock Ya-Sin’s disappointing campaign.
After making a hasty transition from a nickel to boundary corner, Shaun Wade saw his 2021 NFL Draft stock fall to the wayside behind the likes of fellow cornerback prospects. Wade is an instinctive corner who did his best work in off-coverage on the outside but showed flaws in press-coverage with poor hand-usage, giving away leverage on both in-breaking and boundary routes. Despite these recent struggles, Wade is still one of the best nickel corners of the 2021 NFL Draft and could become a lead-cornerback with the right coaching.
Lacking true edge-rush talent, the Tennessee Titans will be seeking a high-value selection in the back-half of the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Despite an overall effective front-seven, there is a clear lack of a truly dynamic pass-rusher at the outside linebacker position within the Tennessee Titans’ 3-4 front. Defensive end Jeffrey Simmons promises to become one part of the solution, but a second asset from the 2021 NFL Draft would offer a cap-friendly solution.
By far and away the fastest riser of the 2021 NFL Draft class, Azeez Ojulari has ascended to the top of a thin edge class. A raw playmaker for the Georgia Bulldogs, Ojulari shows natural hand-usage and athletic superiority over many opposing tackles.
Ojulari also managed four forced fumbles through the 2020 season, showcasing his nose for the football and aggressive turnover-focused mentality. Within a Titan’s defensive front lacking pure pass-rushing talent, Ojulari is a strong six-foot-three, 240-pound edge presence against both the run and pass with instincts and physicality.
Although we would all love to see it, Frank Gore can not play forever. Even if he is able to contribute in the New York Jets backfield for another season, the focus of the Jets running game will be shifted to incumbent halfback La’Mical Perine and a likely incoming rookie from the 2021 NFL Draft class.
The vast majority of pundits would place consensus RB1 Travis Etienne in this position, but the fit of needs for this roster is too good to pass up on the latest Crimson Tide halfback.
Another Alabama halfback dominating the college football landscape with raw power. Harris has not only been the lead back for the Crimson Tide on their run to the national championship (6.1 YPC on 229 attempts) but a consistent contributor in the passing game as a reliable check down for Mac Jones with 36 receptions. This added dimension could elevate the bell-cow back’s draft stock and legitimize him as the new face of the Jets rushing attack.
With franchise tackle Alejandro Villanueva set to hit free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in need of a cap-friendly tackle solution for their competitive roster in an effort to protect either the aging Ben Roethlisberger or newfound franchise centerpiece for the 2021 season. With a late first-round selection and a deep offensive tackle class, Pittsburgh would be inclined to save cap-space by letting Villanueva walk in favor of a young rookie.
Samuel Cosmi has risen up draft boards thanks to his raw measurables and athleticism at offensive tackle. At six-foot-seven, Cosmi possesses the unique length of an offensive tackle in the mold of Trent Brown, able to make up for any disadvantage in footspeed with long arms extending into the chest of less physical edge-rushers. Cosmi has shown a tendency for poor weight distribution but can be coached into a franchise pass-protecting tackle.
Received via trade for Jalen Ramsey, the Jacksonville Jaguars can pair a first-round talent with their newly acquired franchise quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. With a suitable stash of weapons surrounding Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville would be wise to upgrade his pass-protection after seeing the gruesome injury sustained by 2020 number one overall selection Joe Burrow.
At only 6-foot-3, Rashawn Slater has been in the discussion as a top tackle prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft behind Sewell. Despite a lack of reach on the edge, Slater has shown his ability to make up for measurable shortcomings with quick feet and hand positioning against some of college football’s premier edge-rushers.
This includes an outstanding performance in 2019 against Ohio State in which Slater was able to stifle future number-two overall selection Chase Young rep after rep. With talks of sliding inside to guard at the NFL level, Slater has the versatility and talent to settle into the Jaguar’s offensive line.
In an unfamiliar draft position for the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns will still be seeking long-term defensive talent to play alongside Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward with their late first-round selection. Besides a legitimate number two pass-rusher to help take some of the hefty responsibility off of Garrett’s plate, Cleveland’s primary defensive concern has been an underdeveloped linebacking group that has both struggled against the run and mismatch offensive weapons such as divisional rival Mark Andrews.
Despite the lack of name recognition for the program, Tulsa’s Zaven Collins broke out as one of college football’s premier inside linebackers, winning the Chuck Bednarik Award for the best defensive player in the nation.
With both range and instincts from the interior of the defense, Collins is a sure-tackler who perfectly defines the linebacker position. As the cornerstone linebacker for the Browns, Collins can set the tone of the unit with his calculated playstyle for a unit lacking clear talent.
With the impending loss of two key linebackers in Shaquill Barrett and Lavonte David, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their work cut out for them in replacing such integral talents. Despite all attention being directed to the offensive talents surrounding Tom Brady, the Buccaneers defensive unit has impressed with young secondary pieces.
Possibly one of the most developmental first-round prospects within the 2021 NFL Draft, Texas’s Joseph Ossai provides dual-level athleticism as a hybrid 3-4 linebacker. Ossai possesses typical size for an elite edge at 6-foot-4, 254-pounds. Although underdeveloped in his pass-rush technique, Ossai is still capable of producing with his instinctive play and nose for the football. Ossai has also shown flashes of promise in coverage, able to cover open-field and meet receiving backs at the boundary.
After a highly criticized season for the Baltimore Raven’s passing attack despite the late-season success, the 2021 NFL Draft needs to bring in a weapon that can take the weight off of the shoulders of Marquise Brown and Mark Andrews. Whilst many will be calling for a big-body prospect such as LSU’s Terrace Marshall Jr to fill the void of size on the boundary for the Baltimore offense, there may just be a better fit to capitalize on the explosive sideline-to-sideline offense of the Ravens.
Rondale Moore has faded from the college football landscape in recent seasons due to a combination of injuries and a short-lived 2020 COVID opt-out, but those who remember his 2018 campaign for the Purdue Boilermaker’s will be reminded of his explosive playmaking ability and phone-booth escapability.
At only 5-foot-9, 180-pounds, Moore is one of the smallest wideouts of the 2021 NFL Draft but easily makes up for the lack of size with post-catch production on short crossing routes and screens, as well as deep-threat speed to threaten safeties back to there center-field positioning. Within a Ravens offense that loves speedy playmakers to stretch the defense laterally, Moore could explode onto the NFL scene after his collegiate absence.
As the era of Drew Brees comes to a close in New Orleans, with or without his absence next season, consistent offensive weapons will need to be brought in to complement the future quarterback of the New Orleans Saints (likely Taysom Hill). Currently, in the Saints’ tight ends group, aging veteran Jared Cook looks to hit the open market, and former draft selection Adam Trautman seeks an increased role in the passing offense.
Behind clear-cut TE1 Kyle Pitts, the gap in talent is apparent and noticeable on tape. Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth though still brings first-round value to the tight end position with his balanced style of play and size (6-foot-5, 260-pounds).
This trademark mismatch size will make him a day one receiving threat against conventional linebackers, and paired with Trautman would make an imposing run-blocking presence on the edge. Although his run-blocking is imperfect, Freiermuth has a high ceiling in this facet and could become a personal bodyguard to Alvin Kamara.
Despite an impressive season protecting quarterback Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ offensive line is not only aging but expensive in the wake of new salary cap restrictions. Buffalo is one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, and in an effort to save money could expend their first-round selection on an athletic offensive lineman who can step into the place of a previously costly tackle or guard. The 2021 NFL Draft also sports one of the deepest rosters of first-round offensive line talent in recent memory, meaning there is no better time to invest in the unit with a late selection.
One of the few offensive line prospects who can rival the athletic prowess of Sewell, Trey Smith has been a consistent physical presence for the Vol’s offense in the running game. At 6-foot-5, Smith has NFL size and length with long-reaching arms which reign in pass-rushers but will need to continue to develop his footwork to better sync with his hands and opposing pass-rushers.
Smith also possesses the athleticism and skill set to slide inside to guard and become a pure mauler in the run game from day one, making him a potential immediate asset to the Buffalo offensive line.
The Green Bay Packers are entering a crucial offseason in which two of their interior offensive linemen, as well as running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, hit the open market. With little cap space to go around the league and Jones figuring to demand a hefty paycheck, Green Bay needs to find affordable alternatives for their inevitable free agency losses.
Creed Humphrey has led one of the best offensive lines in college football for the past three years, quickly assuming the starting center role as a redshirt freshman. Humphrey is not only a capable blocker at 6-foot-5, 320-pounds but also an intelligent presence in the center of the offense. In preparation for the end of Aaron Rodgers’ career, Humphrey would continue to be a consistent presence within his unit adjusting protections and identifying pressure.
Although the projected super bowl champions may have little in the way of weakness throughout their roster, efficiently spending their late first-round selection on defensive talent in the 2021 NFL Draft could very well continue to supplement their dominance. Having been unable to fully recover the form of their championship defense thus far, the Kansas City Chiefs could add to a currently uninspiring linebacking group.
Bringing needed athleticism to the Chiefs front-seven, Dylan Moses is a gap-shooting inside linebacker standing at six-foot-three, 240-pounds. According to an article posted March 14, 2017, by Andrew Holleran, as a freshman Moses ran a 4.46 forty-yard dash at a similar 235-pounds. This would place him among the elite athletes at the linebacker position from day one. Moses will need to work on limiting his down-to-down aggression and pursuit angles, but otherwise is a prime athlete to develop over the course of his rookie campaign.