In Nix and Penix, we see known commodities with a half-decade’s worth of starts under their belts. (EPA/attempt percentage of throws over the middle) 26) as the “best of the rest” options at quarterback.Ģ024 NFL Draft Middle-Of-The-Field throwing: 38) himself is a tangled thread in an impossible-to-parse debate that also includes Bo Nix (No. in the QB4 debateĪ little more than a month since the college football season ended, sober-minded analysis can more appropriately distribute credit for Washington’s excellent offensive year among the receiving corps, the coaching staff and QB Michael Penix Jr. Ranking him ahead of guys like Graham Barton and Kingsley Suamataia is a step outside of my comfort zone.ģ. He’s still good, but I think his range belongs between picks 50-75. When you compare Powers-Johnson to some of the centers who’ve been first-round picks ( Tyler Linderbaum, Frank Ragnow, Travis Frederick), his explosiveness, agility and play strength might not quite clear that bar. Still, I don’t see the kind of first-round prospect on tape that others do. He also appeared to clean up his footwork ahead of the Senior Bowl, because he didn’t have the same issues with setting too deep or too shallow - that’s why we saw more clips of him dumping guys in one-on-ones. He has above-average size for a center, and he moves better in pass protection than his weight suggests. He’s comfortably one of the top five interior linemen of this class, and the top center. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: Powers-Johnson is an interesting evaluation. NFL Draft's quiet star was built for this moment - and he's rising up draft boards He’s not as imposing as Tee Higgins, but he can pick on a mismatch over the top, especially on third downs and in the red zone.īig bodies like Johnny Wilson and Brenden Rice likely will be available in Round 3. But he high points the ball well, runs good routes and understands the nuances of creating separation at the catch point. Coleman’s production makes him a bit of an enigma, but he’s another impressive athlete with a wide catch radius and smooth movement skills for his height.įor Mitchell, we’ve waited his entire career - and are still waiting - to see him dominate the way his athletic profile suggests he can. Thomas is a small forward on turf who could run a 40 time in the 4.4s. 33) all are X-receiver types who can make their way into the first round.
2 on the board) is an obvious one, but Brian Thomas Jr. Click here for a list of employment opportunities with NFL has seen an influx of guys who can play in the slot or outside, but it’s rare to have so many highly touted players who project primarily as outside matchup problems.
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Participated in football, basketball, wrestling and track (shot put) at Jones High School in Orlando. One of Newton's teammates was Willie Harper, brother of former Cowboys receiver Alvin Harper. He was a team captain as a senior when he was named all-conference. Newton played on both the offensive and defensive lines while winning four letters at Florida A&M. Re-signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on April 7, 1994. Nate Newton profile, statistics and more | NFL | Player Index