@AdamSchefter

Text from a participant on the NFL’s mock draft that started at 1 pm EST. “Mock draft today already technical glitch w Cincinnatis 1st pick!!! Brutal.”

@AdamSchefter

More on today’s mock draft technical glitch: The Bengals didn’t do anything wrong; wasn’t their fault. But the glitch resulted in a two-and-a-half minute delay, per source.

@diannaESPN

I was on the phone with a head coach talking about the mock draft today and he was losing his mind because his Internet went down…apparently his young children were all on their iPads using up the band width. “ everybody get off the Internet”-in loud dad voice. I hung up.

@diannaESPN

Text from a GM during this mock draft “there are early communication issues because 32 of us GMs are on conference call and we didn’t hit mute. Sounds awful”

@diannaESPN

I’m texting with multiple coaches and GM’s who are on this mock draft call and everybody is saying the same thing which is band width is a problem. There are many communication issues.

But before everyone needed a ventilator, things appear to have been sorted out.  The AP:

The NFL’s practice draft Monday to test technology and communications for the real thing beginning Thursday night had no major hangups.

There were some technical glitches at the outset, when the Cincinnati Bengals were making the first selection, and at various spots, several people involved in the virtual test told The Associated Press. A few of them spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

Indeed, Commissioner Roger Goodell earlier this month warned team executives not to be critical of the process, nor of the league’s decision to go ahead with the draft as scheduled April 23-25.

But general managers John Lynch of the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and John Elway of the Denver Broncos were satisfied with the proceedings.

“I think we used it as another opportunity to focus on internally,” Lynch said. “I think the chatter out and about that I understand is going on, that it really wasn’t in a good situation, I didn’t really see that. I think early there were a couple of hitches. That’s why we do practice trial runs.”

Added Elway: “The draft went smooth. It got off to a little bit of a hiccup when we first started, but other than that I thought it went really smooth. There were no problems with it, so we got more comfortable with it. So, it should be fine and go on without a glitch — I’m sure there will be a couple of glitches here and there — but actually for the first time I thought it went pretty well.”

QUARTERBACK WONDERLIC SCORES

The 2020 Class of QBs has had their Wonderlic scores leaked.  As you see where they slot in on this list of premier quarterbacks (plus some others of note), you can find competent QBs at every level.  Still, QBs TUA TAGAVIALOA and JALEN HURTS are not as high as some others. The 2020 rookies are boldfaced in red.

Ryan Fitzpatrick          48        QB

Carson Wentz             40        QB

Alex Smith                  40        QB

Eli Manning                 39        QB

Justin Herbert           39        QB (erroneously first reported as 25)

Matthew Stafford        38        QB

Colin Kaepernick        38        QB

Josh Allen                   37        QB

Tony Romo                 37        QB

Andrew Luck               37        QB

Jared Goff                  36        QB

Sam Bradford             36        QB

Drew Bledsoe             36        QB

Aaron Rodgers            35        QB

Jake Fromm               35        QB

Ryan Tannehill            34        QB

Joe Burrow                 34        QB

Tom Brady                  33        QB

Steve Young               33        QB

Marcus Mariota           33        QB

Kirk Cousins                33        QB

Johnny Manziel           32        QB

Matt Ryan                   32        QB

Kliff Kingsbury             31        QB

Phillip Rivers               30        QB

Josh McCown             30        QB

Troy Aikman               29        QB

Brady Quinn                29        QB

John Elway                 29        QB

Andy Dalton                29        QB

Nick Foles                   29        QB

Matt Hasselbeck         29        QB

Jimmy Garoppolo       29        QB

Sam Darnold               28        QB

Blake Bortles               28        QB

Drew Brees                 28        QB

Peyton Manning          28        QB

Russell Wilson 28        QB

Joe Flacco                  27        QB

Jameis Winston          27        QB

Ryan Leaf                  27         QB

Jordan Love             27         QB

Carson Palmer            26        QB

Jay Cutler                   26        QB

C.J. Beathard              26        QB

Dan Orlovsky              26        QB

Kellen Moore               26        QB

Baker Mayfield           25        QB

Ben Roethlisberger     25        QB

Chad Pennington        25        QB

Byron Leftwich            25        QB

Dak Prescott               25        QB

Mitchell Trubisky         25        QB

Brock Osweiler           25        QB

Anthony Gordon       25        QB

Brian Lewerke            25       QB

Jacoby Brissett           24        QB

David Carr                  24        QB

Christian Hackenberg 24        QB

Patrick Mahomes       24        QB

Robert Griffin III          24        QB

Jacob Eason              23        QB

Tim Tebow                  22        QB

Brett Farve                  22        QB

Trent Dilfer                  22        QB

Chris Simms               22        QB

Cam Newton               21        QB

Retton Mitchell            21        QB

Deshaun Watson        20        QB

Teddy Bridgewater     20        QB

Jake Locker                20        QB

Derek Carr                  20        QB

Michael Vick               20        QB

Tua Tagovailoa         19        QB

Paxton Lynch              18        QB

Jalen Hurts                18        QB

Vinny Testaverde        17        QB

Terry Bradshaw          16        QB

Dan Marino                 16        QB

Jim Kelly                     15        QB

Vince Young               15        QB

Donovan McNabb      14        QB

Jeff George                10        QB

There is a school of thought that scores have escalated in recent years as players on the advice of their advisers, have taken practice tests.

This from CBSSports.com:

The Wonderlic test is used to measure general cognitive ability in three areas: math, vocabulary, and reasoning — and All-Pro defensive back Richard Sherman is questioning the process. Each year, Wonderic scores are revealed in the weeks leading up to the draft and a low score is waved as a “red flag” not to draft a player — especially a quarterback.

Tua Tagovailoa was the latest signal caller to be criticized over his Wonderlic score. Conflicting reports ensued on what score Tagovailoa actually received, as ESPN’s Laura Rutledge reported Tagovailoa scored a 19 at the NFL Scouting Combine when he took the test and the 13 he recorded was when he first took the test at the University of Alabama in spring of 2018. There were other scores reported that were actually higher than the initial score that was reported, per Albert Breer of the Monday Morning Quarterback.

Tagovialoa’s score is still below average (the average score is 20), but the score shouldn’t determine how he’ll fare as a NFL quarterback. Sherman criticized the Wonderlic and it’s place in the NFL Draft process.

@RSherman_25

Lol if ppl only knew how guys really treat the wonderlic.  Lol no one cares!https://twitter.com/WillBlackmon/status/1251264365245788160 …

@RSherman_25

Yea the wonderlic is taken at a time where guys have little to no sleep and are being rushed around. Not many take it seriously because most understand it has little to no bearing on their draft grade

Sherman reportedly had a 24 on the Wonderlic and he netted a pretty impressive career for himself, earning three First Team All-Pro selections. The average score for cornerbacks that take the Wonderlic is 18.

Having a poor Wonderlic test score doesn’t mean much for a professional football career. Frank Gore scored a 6 (one of the lowest ever) and is third on the NFL’s all-time rushing list. Darrelle Revis netted a 10 on the Wonderlic and was arguably the best cornerback of his era, earning four First Team All-Pro selections.

Hall of Fame quarterbacks Jim Kelly and Dan Marino each scored a 15 and still ended up becoming one of the top quarterbacks of their era. Donovan McNabb had a score of 14 on the test and went 98-62-1 in 13 seasons, making six Pro Bowls. 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson scored a 13 on the test.

Bottom line: The Wonderlic test isn’t indicative of how a player’s NFL career will unfold — which could be the message Sherman is trying to send. Whether players take it seriously is another story, especially since they know the scores will likely be released and the criticism will head their way if they score low.

The DB would also think that players who are not particularly adept as readers, for whatever reason, are not going to do as well on a timed written test.  They still may have analytical minds for visual problems, such as reading a defense.

NEW YORK GIANTS

Why is Joe Judge wasting his valuable time with Oregon QB JUSTIN HERBERT?  The New York Giants have the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, and theoretically already have a quarterback after selecting Daniel Jones with the sixth pick a year ago, but they are still reportedly interested in Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in the first round.

Giants first-year coach Joe Judge had a FaceTime conversation with Herbert, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, and New York has been doing extensive research on the 2020 Senior Bowl MVP.

However, this could just be some gamesmanship by the Giants, as a couple of teams right behind them in the draft – the Miami Dolphins at No. 5 and the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 6 – are in need of a quarterback, and New York could potentially be looking at driving up the price of their pick and trading down.

Jones had an inconsistent rookie season, leading the Giants to a pair of wins in his first two starts but went just 1-10 as a starter the rest of the way. He finished the year completing 61.9 per cent of his passes for 3,027 yards, 24 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Would that supposedly compel the Dolphins to trade with Detroit at #3 for Herbert, therefore giving the Giants their pick of defensive players not named CHASE YOUNG?

TAMPA BAY

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com has come up with three teams that might want QB JAMEIS WINSTON.

Jameis Winston might be the most enigmatic player in the league, but I’m surprised that the veteran passer is still a free agent with the music on the verge of stopping on the QB carousel.

Yes, I’m well aware that Winston is coming off a Jekyll-and-Hyde-like year in which he became the first player in NFL history to throw 30 touchdown passes and 30 interceptions in one season. Despite his notorious peaks and valleys, I’m actually miffed that a team hasn’t signed Winston after he led the league in passing in 2019 and became just the eighth quarterback in NFL history to post a 5,000-yard season. Lost in all of the jokes surrounding his turnover woes is Winston’s membership in the exclusive 5k club, which features the likes of Dan Marino, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, Matthew Stafford and Patrick Mahomes.

Think about that. The 26-year-old passer is in elite company despite possessing a fatal flaw (turnover-prone) that could be corrected with detailed coaching, continued skill development and scheme change.

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Winston would undoubtedly benefit from playing under a respected quarterbacks coach in a winning program. The one-time Pro Bowl selectee needs to refine his fundamentals while learning from a coach with the capacity to teach management skills and situational football. Winston has to better understand risk assessment and make better decisions with the ball in his hands. Whether it is settling for the checkdown or throwing it out of bounds when the defense wins the down, the veteran needs to know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em at the card table.

Winston might be wise to follow the example of Teddy Bridgewater, who ended up in a great situation after Minnesota parted ways with him a couple years ago. After initially signing with the New York Jets, Bridgewater was traded to the New Orleans Saints before the 2018 season and became the backup to Brees. He had the opportunity to master the nuances of the game under Sean Payton’s tutelage, choosing to re-sign with the team last offseason even though it meant sacrificing a chance to compete for a starting spot elsewhere. After serving a two-year apprenticeship with solid performances in limited action, Bridgewater was able to land a hefty paycheck from the Carolina Panthers last month.

If Winston plays his cards correctly, he could change the narrative surrounding his career and put himself in a better position to be the QB1 that some envisioned when he was the first overall pick of the 2015 draft.

Here are three potential team fits for him:

New England Patriots: Bill Belichick loves taking on former first-round picks as reclamation projects. The Patriots have successfully plugged dispatched No. 1s into roles that accentuate the strengths of their respective games within the framework of New England’s scheme. Winston might be viewed as the ultimate boom-or-bust player based on his history with turnovers and questionable decisions, but his natural talent is undeniable, as evidenced by his 5,109 yards and 33 passing touchdowns last season. He has a set of skills that mesh well with the Patriots’ old-school scheme that’s built on the running game and a complementary play-action passing attack with a variety of vertical throws and intermediate routes. Moreover, he is a high-IQ player capable of digesting and processing the Patriots’ voluminous playbook. If Belichick decides he needs to upgrade the overall talent in his quarterback room, he could take a chance on Winston.

Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott’s contract situation will eventually be resolved, but the Cowboys would be wise to add Winston to the roster as a valuable insurance policy against injury or an extended holdout. The veteran passer is a significant upgrade over current backup Cooper Rush. For Winston, it would give the former starter an opportunity to refine his mechanics under a respected offensive mind in Mike McCarthy. This would represent a win-win situation for the team and player, which makes it a situation worth considering for a franchise looking to vault into title contention in 2020.

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers narrowly missed out on the playoffs a season ago due largely to inconsistent play from their backup quarterbacks. Winston might be a flawed passer, but he is unquestionably a much better player than Pittsburgh backups Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges. Winston has at least shown flashes of being a blue-chip player, and those glimpses should encourage the Steelers to take a flyer on his upside. If Winston shows promise as a QB2 on the field and in the classroom, he could give the Steelers a young, experienced (70 career starts) player to groom as Ben Roethlisberger’s successor down the road. Considering the Steelers’ experience with former starters like Charlie Batch and Byron Leftwich occupying the QB2 role, Winston would appear to be a great fit as a backup quarterback with developmental potential.

Meanwhile, Winston’s successor has already had his first run-in with local authorities. WFLA-TV:

A new resident of Tampa was recently caught not following social distancing guidelines.

According to Mayor Jane Castor during Monday’s daily virtual update, a Tampa Parks and Recreation employee was patrolling a downtown park when she noticed a man working out.

Mayor Castor said the staff member approached the man to tell him it was closed… and came face-to-face with Tom Brady!

Somehow, a man standing alone (or running alone) in a field is violating “social distancing guidelines” even though to those with common sense that seems like the very definition of social distancing.

SAN FRANCISCO

GM John Lynch is quite public about his desire to pick once or not at all in the first round. Jelani Scott of NFL.com:

Outside of a pair of first-round picks, the San Francisco 49ers wouldn’t be on the clock again in this year’s draft until the fifth round.

The lack of middle round selections could inspire general manager John Lynch to take action.

Lynch expressed Monday that he’s begun informing teams that he’s open to move the Nos. 13 and 31 picks in an effort to add mid-round selections, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner.

However, Lynch didn’t rule out holding on to the 13th pick and making a selection, noting that there are scenarios where the team will be “real convicted” to draft a player should a “foundational”-type of talent be available.

In his latest mock draft, Chad Reuter predicted the Niners would take Alabama receiver Henry Ruggs III at No. 13, and Notre Dame edge Julian Okwara at No. 31.

While the team’s draft picks are sure to net them more than a few calls, the selections aren’t the only assets Lynch could be looking to move.

The team is also actively discussing moving 2013 third-round pick receiver Marquise Goodwin. Lynch even mentioned that they came close a couple times to completing a deal. “We’ll see if something happens here,” Lynch said, per ESPN.

With the draft only three days away, the 49ers could be very active as they look to strengthen their roster for the 2020 season.

LOS ANGELES RAMS

Stan Kroenke appealed a judgment against him from a Missouri court, but the U.S. Supreme Court has told him it is time to pay the relocation piper (or at least, October of 2021 will be time to stand trial before a Missouri jury).  Joel Currier in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled it will not hear a petition by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and his team to settle a relocation lawsuit in arbitration.

The high court’s decision means the lawsuit will either be settled out of court or head to trial in St. Louis Circuit Court next year.

The case had faced long odds of reaching the Supreme Court, which hears only a fraction of thousands of petitions it receives each year. The NFL and its other teams are defendants in the lawsuit but were not involved in Kroenke’s petition to the court.

Last fall, after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the relocation lawsuit should be decided in a St. Louis courtroom — and not in arbitration — Kroenke’s lawyers appealed in order to halt the court’s order until it could petition the U.S. Supreme Court.

The lawsuit, the biggest of four filed by fans and government entities, was filed 15 months after the Rams left St. Louis. The dome authority, St. Louis and St. Louis County sued the Rams, the NFL and 31 other NFL teams and owners alleging breach of contract, fraud, illegal enrichment and interference in business by the Rams and the NFL, causing significant public financial loss.

In January, a judge signed a scheduling order establishing deadlines for discovery and setting a tentative trial date for Oct. 25, 2021, in St. Louis. The court order requires parties to produce depositions and other evidence by April 2, 2021. Since the January court order, records show, both sides have begun seeking to file some evidence under seal.

The other lawsuits involved fans who tried to recuperate money spent on tickets and merchandise, season ticket holders who sued over the price of personal seat licenses, and the dome authority, officially called the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, which went to court over the Rams’ former practice facility in Earth City.

Legal scholars have said the relocation case was never destined for the U.S. Supreme Court because the dispute over the Rams’ contract is primarily a local issue, not a constitutional question.

The decision by the nation’s highest court is now the fourth to go against Kroenke.

The first came in December 2017 when the St. Louis Circuit Court ruled against Kroenke’s motion to move the case to arbiters.

A Missouri appeals court decided a year ago that the Rams couldn’t resolve the lawsuit in arbitration based on the language of the team’s 1995 lease agreement

DENVER

Curious, the Broncos are said to be desirous of moving up in the first round to get a wide receiver – which would seem to be the one position you could move down and still get a good one.  Jelani Scott of NFL.com:

eading into the 2020 NFL Draft, there’s been a surging expectation that the projected top-3 receiver prospects in Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb and Henry Ruggs III will be off the board before the 15th pick.

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, whose team is currently occupying that spot, could be looking to make a move to ensure his squad grabs one of those electrifying talents.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Broncos’ interest in trading up Monday, and added that Denver could find a potential suitor in a club known for pulling off deals aimed to increase their draft pick arsenal.

“Keep an eye on the Cleveland Browns at 10. We know they’re open to moving back. Analytically, this is something that they’ve done when Andrew Berry was with the Browns the first time. Paul DePodesta has done it plenty in his past,” Rapoport said on NFL Total Access Draft Preview. “If the Broncos want to beat the cavalry there, maybe get Jerry Jeudy, the top receiver on not all teams’ boards but a lot of teams’ boards. They might have to get to 10, the Broncos are definitely a team to watch.”

Should the Broncos stay put, Rapoport mentioned that the team could select Oklahoma’s Kenneth Murray to address the other glaring hole they have at linebacker.

The Broncos’ focus on adding a young wideout emphasizes the front office’s desire to build around its young quarterback, Drew Lock.

JACKSONVILLE

This on DE YANNICK NGAKOUE’s attempts to force a trade out of Duval.  Josh Alper ofProFootballTalk.com:

Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue took his push for a trade away from the Jaguars to social media on Monday by telling Jaguars senior vice president of football administration and technology Tony Khan to “stop hiding” and “holding up” a deal.

Ngakoue also called Khan, who is the son of Jaguars owner Shad Khan, “spoiled” and tweeted a clown face at him. Khan initially replied that he hasn’t been in hiding, but returned with a longer reply designed to let Ngakoue know that his approach wasn’t going to lead the Jaguars to make a trade any faster.

“It’s a new regime here sir,” Khan wrote. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the contributions you made here. That said, tweeting insults at me won’t get you traded any faster. Only good trade compensation will do that. Please redirect your efforts into a more productive outlet.”

Ngakoue replied by saying Khan could save the speech and “just trade me.” Khan returned with a reply of his own.

“Show me the compensation. I’m sure you’re really driving up the price today btw,” Khan wrote.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported on Monday that things have been quiet on the Ngakoue trade front. The back-and-forth between Khan and Ngakoue brought some sound and fury, but it doesn’t appear to be the kind that will signify the ending that Ngakoue is looking for in Jacksonville.

MIAMI

Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel says the Dolphins want to use some of their massive draft capital to move up from #18 (the second of their three picks) on Thursday.

The Miami Dolphins are aggressively working to move up in the first round of this week’s NFL draft, but it’s not the No. 5 pick that general manager Chris Grier is trying to improve upon.

According to league sources, the Dolphins have had preliminary discussions about moving up from the No. 18 pick — with the goal of putting the franchise in position to land one of the top-four offensive tackles in the draft.

Or maybe it’s a quarterback Grier is targeting if he doesn’t select one with the fifth pick?

“In terms of moving up, trading and all of that stuff, we’re in the same process that it is every year. Teams call us. We call every team. Every team calls every team,” Grier said last week. “Everyone is just doing their due diligence just to see what options are available if anyone wants to move or trade up.

“For us … I know it will be scrutinized more because of all of the picks we have and what we’re doing, but it’s really the same process we’ve had since I’ve been here.”

If Miami uses the No. 5 pick to select a quarterback — whether it’s Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa or Oregon’s Justin Herbert — the team’s focus likely would be placed on finding an offensive tackle that could push Jesse Davis and Julien Davenport for the starting spots.

Alabama’s Jedrick Wills Jr., Georgia’s Andrew Thomas, Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs and Louisville’s Mekhi Becton are viewed as the top tackles, with each of them projected to be taken among the first 15 picks.

The Dolphins, who have three first-round picks among their NFL-high 14 selections, likely would have to use the No. 5 pick to land one of those tackles — or trade up from the No. 18 and No. 26 picks to secure one.

It is also possible that Miami could use the first of its three picks on Wills, Thomas, Wirfs or Becton and then trade up to pick a quarterback.

If the Dolphins are unable to move up in Thursday night’s first round, they likely would have to select from Houston’s Josh Jones, Georgia’s Isaiah Wilson, USC’s Austin Jackson, Auburn’s Prince Tega Wanogho, Boise State’s Ezra Cleveland, TCU’s Lucas Niang and LSU’s Saahdiq Charles when it comes to the second wave of offensive tackles.

If there’s a run on that position, some of those players could be pushed into the first round, but most will likely be taken in the second or third rounds, which will take place on Friday night.

The Dolphins own two second-round picks (Nos. 39 and 56) and one third rounder (No. 70). They have eight picks in rounds four through seven on Saturday.

The New York Giants (No. 4), Arizona Cardinals (No. 8), Cleveland Browns (No. 10), New York Jets (No. 11), San Francisco 49ers (Nos. 13 and 31) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 14) are the teams picking ahead of Miami’s No. 18 spot that would benefit from selecting an offensive lineman early.

The Cardinals only have six draft picks and don’t have a second-round selection.

According to the trade value chart, which is routinely used by teams to evaluate trade offers, moving down from pick No. 8 to pick No. 18 is worth 500 points. Miami’s first second-round pick (No. 39) is worth 510 points, but trading down would prevent the Cardinals from landing one of the four elite tackles, which should be a priority for general manager Steve Keim if he wants second-year quarterback Kyler Murray to improve — and stay healthy.

Like last year’s Dolphins, the Jaguars are embarking on a full-fledged rebuild, and could view a trade down with Miami as an opportunity to improve their bounty of selections, which sits at 12. The Jaguars already possess two first-round picks (Nos. 9 and 20). Trading down from No. 9 could produce an extra second-round pick.

The Raiders have seven picks, including two first rounders (Nos 12 and 19), and might be willing to trade with the Dolphins if the players they target at 12 are already off the board.

The 49ers own two first-round picks, but don’t have another selection until the fifth round. Doing business with Miami, trading down from 13 to 18, could provide San Francisco an opportunity to pick up some Day 2 selections.

THIS AND THAT

PROSPECT PROFILE – CJ HENDERSON

As is the modern way, Florida CB CJ does not use periods for his initial “first name.”

Like Bossman Junior (BJ) Upton, Henderson’s J stands for Junior as he was born Christopher Henderson, Junior in Miami in 1998.  He went to Christopher Columbus High School, the Catholic school that counts Brian Griese and Alonzo Highsmith among its alumni.  Alex Rodriguez went there as a freshman.

A four-star prospect, Henderson de-committed from the University of Miami to attend Florida in 2017.  He was a part-time starter as a true freshman, but scored TDs on pick sixes in his first two games against Michigan and Tennessee.  So of the top two cornerback prospects in this draft, the one with the pick-six against Michigan is NOT the one who attended The Ohio State.

Henderson was an outstanding starter in 2018 and missed four games in 2019.  He was a First Team All-SEC choice last year, despite not having an interception.  For his career, Henderson had 6 INTs  to 3 for Okudah.

Gators DC Todd Grantham had this to say on the digital pages of the Gainesville Sun about Henderson in 2018.

The way sophomore cornerback CJ Henderson hustles and makes plays, a strong argument could be made that he’s become the new face of Florida football under Dan Mullen.

“He works hard, he competes,” defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said. “When you talk about Gator Standard, he has what we want from that perspective.”

Grantham doesn’t hesitate when asked what kind of season Henderson is having.

“He’s having a great year,” Grantham said. “He’s the best corner I’ve ever coached. He’s competitive. He plays hard and he does his job. He works and I’m certainly glad he’s on our team and looking forward to continue to develop him.”

Henderson comes from what was once a “conventional” family with a father, mother and siblings, which is not always the case in Miami-Dade.  His brother, Xzavier, is a 4-star wide receiver who will enroll at Florida this fall should the authorities allow enrollment.  Can a brother inside the family bubble cover another brother in lockdown workouts?

Henderson usually goes off the board after Okudah, but there is a feeling that many teams rank the Gator higher.

Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah is the presumed top player at his position in the 2020 NFL draft, but one NFL general manager believes Florida corner CJ Henderson could go off the board ahead of him.  Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report:

“I bet 40 percent of the teams in the league have Henderson higher on their boards than Okudah,” the GM told Peter King of NBC Sports. “Better cover guy.”

King noted that a team like the Detroit Lions could target a player like Okudah with the third overall pick, though trading back and nabbing Henderson could make sense.

Henderson likely will be a top-20 pick. B/R’s Matt Miller had him ranked at No. 14 on his latest big board, while NFL.com‘s Daniel Jeremiah had him at No. 21 on April 1. Jeremiah called him “extremely explosive and athletic” in his scouting report:

“He is very physical in press coverage, landing a two-hand jam consistently. He is extremely loose and fluid to open up and mirror all over the field. He’s hardly ever out of position and possesses rare makeup speed when he is caught in a bind. You see that same burst when he’s in off coverage and the ball is thrown in front. He does need to improve on finding the ball down the field, as he’s often a little late to look back. The major concern with this player is tackling. He has way too many misses and that must be improved. Overall, Henderson has some elite traits and could emerge as the top cornerback in this class, but his tackling must be addressed.”

In his April 7 mock draft, meanwhile, Jeremiah projected Henderson to land with the Atlanta Falcons at No. 16 overall, adding that he had the “greatest upside of any cornerback in the draft class.”

Most people swear by his character, etc. but we do note this from muckraking on-line scout Tony Pauline:

Negatives

Can get a little grabby at times, which will result in penalties at the next level. Character issues have raised red flags with NFL teams.

JEFF LEGWOLD’S TOP 100

Jeff Legwold, ESPN.com’s Denver-based correspondent, has compiled his list of the Top 100 prospects and it’s order does not conform with a lot of Mock Drafts. He has commentary on everyone here, some of which we deleted below:

For the past three decades, I’ve made thousands of calls to hundreds of scouts, coaches and personnel executives before the NFL draft. I’ve chased down game video on prospects, crunched numbers, made charts and tried to organize handwritten notes.

The best part comes after conversations about the best scheme fit and disagreements about the best route runner. After we finish talking football, we discuss family, the future and the rhythm of life.

As much joy as I get from football — the foundation of this project — it’s because of the people who have let me into their lives along the way. The conversations before this 2020 draft were a little different. Folks were at home, worried for family and friends and hoping for the best on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. An enormous thanks to everyone who was kind enough to give of their time under these circumstances.

Now, on with the show. Just a reminder, this isn’t a mock draft — just the top 100 players ranked — regardless of position. The quarterbacks will be selected well before where they have been slotted, because there are always two draft boards — the quarterback board and the board for everybody else.

And, as always, if you disagree with the rankings, rest assured many in the league whom I have long respected have already objected.

Note: Best verified or electronically timed 40-yard dash time in parentheses. DNR means no verified time because a player didn’t run at the combine and most pro days were canceled.

1. Isaiah Simmons, S/LB, Clemson, 6-foot-3⅝, 238 pounds (4.39)

Simmons projects as an early-down safety who can drop to linebacker in nickel and dime packages. The game video shows snaps at five different positions — outside linebacker, inside linebacker, free safety, strong safety and slot cornerback. The team that finds the right mix for his talents will have a spectacular player.

2. Chase Young, DE, Ohio State, 6-4⅞, 264 (DNR)

Simmons, Young and Derrick Brown were mentioned most often by league personnel as the top players in this draft. Young leads the way with a sought-after combination of high-end production and enormous upside once he refines his handwork and counters. Young missed two games to a suspension in 2019, but took home the majority of defensive awards. He had 16.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and 21 tackles for loss, with 45.7% of his tackles coming behind the line of scrimmage

3. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU, 6-3½, 221 (DNR)

Burrow threw 60 touchdown passes in 2019 while leading LSU to a national title. Against the three teams LSU faced that finished among the nation’s top 10 in scoring defense, he threw for an average of 368.3 yards with 12 touchdown passes and no interceptions. LSU was 11-1 against top-10 teams in Burrow’s time as a starter. He showed staggering poise, accuracy and confidence — ding him for arm strength at your own risk — with coveted leadership.

4. Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State, 6-1⅛, 205 (4.48)

Some defensive backs coaches believe Florida’s CJ Henderson is more of a ready-right-now prospect, but Okudah’s potential is enormous. A driven, intelligent player with rare skills, he will get better quickly when he learns more about NFL receivers. Okudah had shoulder surgery early in his career at Ohio State, but is a walk-in starter with rare closing speed.

5. Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn, 6-4⅝, 326 (5.16)

Brown is an athletic rarity who can play in a variety of fronts and is routinely the first off the ball, posting 12.5 tackles for loss last season. While he might not be a double-digit sack guy from the start, Brown often puts the blocker across from him in recovery position from first contact. He will start from Day 1.

6. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama, 6-1, 193 (4.45)

Over the past two seasons, Jeudy averaged a touchdown every six catches. He leads a remarkable wide receiver class because of his route versatility, high-end speed and body control. He will have to adjust to NFL cornerbacks — he rarely faced press coverage at Alabama — but his precision routes will make him a popular choice for his quarterback.

7. Jedrick Wills, T, Alabama, 6-4½, 312 (5.05)

Wills was a starter for the final 28 games of his college career. Alabama coaches told scouts Wills missed only seven assignments in the 2019 season. He is a powerful player with quick feet and flexibility. In the rare occasion he gets pushed off balance, his recovery skills are dynamic.

8. Mekhi Becton, T, Louisville, 6-7⅜, 364 (5.10)

Becton started at both tackle spots for the Cardinals, and his upper-body power is evident. He has a massive frame, quick feet and long reach. Some worry about his weight down the road, but those who like him believe his discipline on the field shows the potential for him to figure out his conditioning.

9. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama, 6-0, 217 (DNR)

Tagovailoa’s accuracy, especially on the deep ball, is remarkable and borderline ridiculous. He’s calm under pressure and has a quick release with easy delivery. Tagovailoa has played well in the biggest moments, throwing 33 touchdowns in nine starts last season. He had only 11 interceptions in 32 college games. All that said, the ankle and hip injuries are a concern, especially if he ends up in an offense that can’t protect him.

10. K’Lavon Chaisson, OLB/DE, LSU, 6-3, 254 (DNR)

Chaisson is loaded with potential and has demonstrated leadership and quick first step off the snap. He could get pushed around in the run game early in his career, but he has shown he’s a smart player who learns and adjusts. He did miss the 2018 season because of a torn ACL as well as a couple of games in 2019 with an ankle injury, but he is an impact pass-rusher waiting to happen.

11. CJ Henderson, CB, Florida, 6-0¾, 204 (4.39)

Some believe Henderson is the No. 1 cornerback in this draft because he is a ready-made pro prospect. He makes smooth transitions into his backpedal with elite speed and possesses the patience to make a move on the ball at the right time. There was concern about his concentration lapses and reliability as a tackler, but an early season ankle injury could have contributed.

12. Tristan Wirfs, T, Iowa, 6-4⅞, 320 (4.85)

Offensive line coaches love former wrestlers because of their balance and ability to counter; Wirfs was a state champion as a senior in high school. He started games for the Hawkeyes at both tackle spots due to his strength and athleticism. His 40-yard-dash time at the combine was better than four of the tight ends.

13. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma, 6-1⅝, 198 (4.50)

The sheer number of quality receiver prospects might push some down the board. Many believe Lamb is the best of this year’s group. He’s a big-play machine — 24 career catches of at least 40 yards — with ultra-reliable hands and also forces missed tackles. Lamb will need to prepare for cornerbacks who will play him far more aggressively than anybody in the Big 12.

14. Andrew Thomas, T, Georgia, 6-5⅛, 315 (5.22)

Thomas started 41 games in three years and won the SEC’s best blocker award in 2019. He could play at either tackle spot due to his powerful hands and quality fundamentals. He should improve quickly as a pro, especially if he smooths rough edges in pass protection.

15. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama, 5-11, 188 (4.27)

Ruggs is a multifaceted player who can provide impact in both the running and passing games and as a returner. He might be the fastest player on the board. But more than straight-line speed, Ruggs can throttle down and get back to full speed quickly. He runs quality routes, has good hands and will make an impact in space.

16. Kenneth Murray, LB Oklahoma, 6-2½, 241 (4.52)

Murray has tremendous range and finishes tackles all over the field. He has elite burst, and his play speed is among the best on the board. Murray gets caught with misdirection plays at times because he charges so hard to find the ball, but it’s easier to fix that than find a player with his skill and work ethic.

17. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU, 6-1¼, 202 (4.43)

Jefferson did the bulk of his work in the slot last season, but he can play all over the formation and has some of the best hands on the board. He snatches the ball, which creates more space against the defender, and runs well after the catch.

18. Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina, 6-5⅛, 324 (DNR)

Some teams have Kinlaw higher because his physical abilities are rare for a player so big. A first-team All-American, he is considered a potential-over-production prospect. He has big-time first step and has flashed elite power.

19. Patrick Queen, LB, LSU, 6-0¼, 229, (4.50)

If NFL teams really put “90 percent” of the emphasis on game video in a draft season without pro days, as Broncos coach Vic Fangio said, Queen will fare well. He was a full-time starter for one year, but watch him against Oklahoma and Clemson and you’ll see a player who can diagnose a play and has the speed to get there.

20. D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia, 5-8¼, 212(4.48)

Any back who averages more than 5 yards per carry over his career is worth a long look. Swift averaged 6.6 yards per carry over three seasons in the SEC, with 73 career receptions. He had games where fumbling was an issue – with two two-fumble games over the past two seasons — but he’s ready to make an immediate impact.

21. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama, 6-0⅜, 201 (4.63)

McKinney had at least 100 snaps at safety, cornerback, inside linebacker and outside linebacker last season. He plays far faster than the 40 time he ran at the combine indicates. (He told scouts he cramped up on the run.) McKinney had four forced fumbles and three interceptions, knocked down five passes and blocked a kick in 2019.

22. Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State, 6-5, 266 (DNR)

Gross-Matos had 35 tackles for loss over the past two seasons and projects to be an impact rusher as he gets stronger. He’s had to overcome more than most — when he was 2, his father drowned while rescuing him, and later in his childhood his brother was killed by lightning.

23. A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa, 6-5⅛, 275 (5.04)

Epenesa didn’t run well at the combine, and there are more explosive players at his position on the board, but he’s a ballplayer who consistently shows quickness and power along the line of scrimmage. He fits in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 and had 26.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles during the past three seasons. Epenesa was one of two true freshmen on the team’s leadership council in 2017 and was a team captain in 2019.

24. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson, 6-3⅝, 216 (DNR)

Higgins averaged more than 19 yards per catch in two of his three seasons with the Tigers, and he had a touchdown reception every 4.7 catches during the past two seasons. He can play multiple receiver spots and might be the best of the class in contested catches. Higgins will need to be more physical in press coverage.

25. Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU, 6-3⅛, 290 (4.90)

Blacklock missed the 2018 season because of a torn Achilles tendon and played 26 total games. He’s an ascending prospect who generates power quickly, right from his first step. He has shown the ability to work through double-teams, and his potential as an inside rusher will likely push him into the first round.

26. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU, 5-7¼, 207 (4.60)

Edwards-Helaire is a high quality runner who shows elusiveness and decisiveness in traffic. He had 270 touches in 2019 with only two fumbles, one lost. His ability as a receiver — four or more receptions in nine games last season — enhances an impressive résumé.

27. Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU, 5-10½, 191 (4.48)

Of all the cornerbacks on the board, Gladney might be the most competitive from the first snap to the last. He plays with an edge and made 42 starts with 28 passes defensed in his past two seasons. He will compete in man coverage from his first practice.

28. A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson, 6-1⅛, 195 (4.42)

Terrell had a difficult day against LSU in the national title game, but his body of work shows a competitive player who has plenty of skills in man and zone looks. He battles for the ball in contested-pass situations and will contribute early.

29. Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin, 6-2⅜, 238 (4.65)

After arriving at Wisconsin as a quarterback, Baun has turned into one of the draft’s best linebackers. Only Chase Young had more sacks among Big Ten players than Baun’s 12.5, and only Young had more tackles for loss than Baun’s 19.5. He was Wisconsin’s first consensus first-team All-American at linebacker.

30. Austin Jackson, T, USC, 6-4⅞, 322 (5.07)

Jackson has first-round potential but many scouts said he would have benefited from returning to school for 2020. He is a player with vast potential, including quick recovery skills and high-end agility. Jackson donated bone marrow to his sister last summer and returned to play his junior season.

31. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State, 5-11⅝, 205 (4.50)

Aiyuk had surgery in recent weeks to repair a core muscle injury. He’s one of the best catch-and-run players in the draft and has quality return skills. With some polish in his routes, he will consistently turn short passes into big plays.

32. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma, 6-1, 222 (4.59)

Hurts is QB3 of this draft. The former Alabama quarterback is calm under pressure, has boatloads of toughness and high-end movement skills and possesses the ability to extend plays and escape the pocket. There is a vastly underrated awareness in his game and, in the right hands, he will be a starter.

33. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah, 5-11⅞, 193 (4.50)

Johnson had right shoulder surgery in early March after playing last season with a torn labrum. He has had two other surgeries on his shoulders, in high school and as a freshman at Utah. Johnson needs to clean up some tackling issues, but he is a smart (graduated in three years), aggressive player who has skills in man and zone looks.

34. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado, 6-0⅝, 227 (DNR)

If a team is willing to find ways to get the ball in his hands, it will reap the rewards. Shenault is a tough matchup for any defense. There are injury concerns, as Shenault underwent surgery in recent weeks to repair a core muscle injury. His routes need some work, but this is a playmaker with potential.

35. Marlon Davidson, DE, Auburn, 6-3⅜, 303 (5.04)

Davidson tied Derrick Brown for the team lead in tackles for loss this past season (12.5) and started 51 games in his career. The Tigers also had one of the few pro days before stay-at-home orders started. Davidson might begin his career as a situational pass-rusher but will grow into more.

36. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin, 5-10¼, 226 (4.39)

Taylor is a sturdy, smart runner with elite speed who put up back-to-back 2,000-yard rushing seasons and topped 1,900 rushing yards in all three of his years with the Badgers. He knows how to read blocks and shows patience when needed and burst when it’s time to hit the crease. Taylor is an unfinished player in the passing game and fumbles are a concern. He fumbled 18 times in his career, losing 15.

37. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC, 6-4, 223 (4.52)

Pittman is a physical player who understands how to win the ball against faster defensive backs. He’s the kind of receiver quarterbacks covet due to his ability to move the chains. His routes are clean, and he consistently gets himself in the right spot. Pittman also has special-teams value. He blocked three punts and returned kickoffs and punts.

38. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon, 6-6¼, 236 (4.68)

Herbert is big, strong and uber-smart with plenty of arm to make a wide variety of throws. He will be selected well ahead of this spot and has shown preparation with his pre-snap work. If anything slows his development, it will be lack of anticipation with his throws, especially between the numbers in the short and intermediate areas of the field.

39. Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor, 6-2⅞, 207 (4.39)

Mims wasn’t asked to do as much, in terms of routes, as the other prospects on the board, but his skills are easy to see. He has a big catch radius and elite speed, so he figures to make an impact downfield early before he develops a more all-around game. He had 28 touchdown catches over the past three seasons combined.

40. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama, 6-1⅜, 205 (DNR)

Diggs caught 11 passes as a receiver as a freshman and returned kickoffs and punts. He is one of the bigger cornerbacks on the board and makes smooth transitions when he’s matching wide receivers. He doesn’t have the top-end speed of other defensive backs, which could limit where teams play him, but he plays with awareness and wins contested passes.

41. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU, 5-11⅝, 197 (4.46)

Fulton has been asked plenty about his suspension for tampering with a test for performance-enhancing drugs.

42. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State, 5-9½, 209 (DNR)

Dobbins is one of four players who rushed for at least 2,000 yards in this year’s draft. He’ll be an early contributor because of his vision and ability to break tackles and make defenders miss. Dobbins needs polish as a receiver, but his work in 2019 showed toughness and durability.

43. Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan, 6-2¾, 307 (5.08)

Ruiz started games at both guard and center. He has high-quality movement skills to pull or get to the second level off double-teams and has good hand placement. He is reliable with the pre-snap calls and will have positional flexibility.

44. Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota, 5-9⅛, 203 (4.45)

Winfield played in four games in both 2017 and 2018 because of injuries. He understands offenses, is a quality tackler and has the athleticism to make plays.

45. Josh Jones, T, Houston, 6-5, 319 (5.27)

Jones has a high ceiling and NFL offensive line coaches point to how much he improved during the 2019 season alone.

46. Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M, 6-2⅝, 293 (4.83)

Madubuike might be a better fit for defenses that let him play in a one-gap role, but he has shown top-end quickness against blockers in the SEC.

47. Lloyd Cushenberry III, C, LSU, 6-3⅛, 312 (5.27)

Cushenberry plays with power and athleticism, so he is rarely pushed out of his pass sets by a bull rush. Because LSU played out of three-wide receiver looks with five-man protections, personnel executives have seen him work plenty in a pro-style offense. He is a,smart player whose 84¼-inch wingspan gave him the biggest reach of any interior linemen measured at the combine.

48. Grant Delpit, S, LSU, 6-2½, 213 (DNR)

Delpit’s stock will rise if teams value the 2018 tape over his play this past season. He’s a leader who finds the ball but needs to tackle better.

49. Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn, 5-10⅜, 198 (4.48)

His mom, Faith, was a bronze-medal-winner at the 1992 Summer Olympic games and his father, Festus, was a five-time SEC champion in the long jump and triple jump.

50. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois, 6-3, 221 (4.45)

It’s hard to ignore Chinn’s versatility and athleticism as he lined up all over the formation. He doesn’t always take the best angle, but he will be able to run with tight ends and should be able to play out of the slot.

51. Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU, 5-10⅝, 206 (4.47)

Reagor is another player who might be waiting a while to be selected because of the wide receiver depth in this draft.

52. Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame, 6-4½, 238 (4.42)

Claypool is one of the leading ‘Where you going to play him?’ players on the board. He arrived at the combine with many thinking he’d be a tight end, but then he ran a 4.42.

53. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State, 6-3¾, 224 (4.74)

Some of Love’s 2019 difficulties — 17 interceptions — can be traced to departed starters on offense and a complete turnover of the school’s offensive coaching staff. He’s a promising prospect who needs to work on the timing of his throws and improve his accuracy and anticipation.

54. KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State, 5-8⅝, 178 (DNR)

He has game-breaking speed and got separation against almost every defensive back he faced. He had double-digit drops in 2019 but has upside as a returner.

55. Isaiah Wilson, T, Georgia, 6-6½, 350 (5.32)

There are some offensive line coaches who believe Wilson is a first-round pick.

56. Zack Moss, RB, Utah, 5-9⅜, 223 (4.65)

Teams with a heavy inside-zone run game will look his way.

57. Van Jefferson, WR, Florida, 6-1½, 200 (DNR)

He suffered a Jones fracture in his right foot — it was discovered at the combine — and underwent surgery in early March.

58. Robert Hunt, G, Louisiana, 6-5⅛, 323 (DNR)

He needs polish, but has a power/quickness combination and plays with edge.

59. Malik Harrison, OLB, Ohio State, 6-2⅝, 247 (4.66)

Harrison is a former high school quarterback who asked Ohio State coaches if he could start his career as a wide receiver. Harrison attacks the line of scrimmage and finds the ball. \

60. Julian Okwara, DE, Notre Dame, 6-4¼, 252 (DNR)

He’s more of a height-weight-speed prospect, but 30% of his tackles went for negative yardage at Notre Dame.

61. Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia, 6-1¼, 202 (DNR)

Hall had ankle surgery after six games in 2019, but he has the measurables.

62. Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State, 5-11⅝, 195 (4.57)

63. Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma, 6-2, 304 (4.79)

64. Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame, 6-5¾, 262 (4.70)

A versatile athlete who was a pitcher for Notre Dame’s baseball team, Kmet is the best all-around prospect at the position. He is expected to improve quickly as a blocker, but is adept enough to play right away on the line of scrimmage or out wide. His 108-yard receiving day against Georgia shows his potential.

65. Ezra Cleveland, T, Boise State, 6-6, 311 (4.93)

Teams will have to decide how much a toe injury early in the 2019 season affected him. He was limited in practice for much of the season, but started every game. Cleveland needs more strength, but movement skills and a wrestling background make him one of the better true left tackle prospects after the first-round group.

66. Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming, 6-2⅛, 241 (4.63)

67. Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-0⅞, 217 (4.49)

Dugger is a tough evaluation because he often overwhelmed his competition, but his ability and skills are undeniable.

68. Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama, 6-6⅛, 311 (5.12)

Whenever a four-year player has his best season as a sophomore, there will be questions about why.

69. Terrell Lewis, OLB, Alabama, 6-5¼, 262 (DNR)

70. Curtis Weaver, DE/OLB, Boise State, 6-2⅜, 265 (DNR)

71. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State, 5-10⅜, 217 (4.47)

A former prep quarterback who had 149 total touchdowns during his high school career, Akers was hidden during the Seminoles’ struggles on offense at times. He’s a high-effort player who runs with vision and can break tackles. He joined Warrick Dunn and Dalvin Cook as the only backs with multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons in school history.

72. Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton, 6-5, 255 (4.80)

Another former prep quarterback, Trautman was rarely challenged at the line of scrimmage. He’ll have to adjust, but a 70-catch season in 2019 and a quality Senior Bowl week could have him set up as TE2 for many teams in this draft.

73. Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri, 6-3⅞, 302 (5.02)

74. Jonathan Greenard, DE, Florida, 6-3⅜, 263 (4.87)

75. Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee, 6-3⅝, 267 (DNR)

76. Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia, 6-1⅞, 219 (5.01)

There has been plenty of discussion about Fromm’s potential limitations as a pro, but this is the same player who forced Jacob Eason (Washington) and Justin Fields (Ohio State) to transfer. He works progressions, sees the field and has looked ready for an NFL job.

77. Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic, 6-4¾, 243 (4.73)

Even with 148 career receptions, it’s Bryant’s potential as a blocker that separates him from many other prospects at the position, despite playing tight end since only his senior year of high school. He needs a little more bulk, but he’s willing and stays on his blocks when asked.

78. Matt Hennessy, C, Temple, 6-3⅞, 307 (5.18)

79. Ashtyn Davis, S, California, 6-0⅞, 202 (DNR)

80. Prince Tega Wanogho, T, Auburn, 6-5, 308 (DNR)

81. Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State, 6-2¼, 188 (4.64)

Dantzler’s underwhelming 40 time at the combine raised eyebrows and could affect where he gets selected.

82. Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida, 6-3⅜, 264 (4.64)

83. Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas, 5-10½, 200 (4.39)

Duvernay is built like a running back, but has elite speed. He played in 52 games and was the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Year twice. He doesn’t always look smooth during his routes but finished with 106 catches in 2019.

84. Josh Uche, DE, Michigan, 6-1¼, 245 (DNR)

85. Terrell Burgess, S, Utah, 5-11⅜, 202 (4.46)

86. Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina, 6-2¾, 212 (DNR)

87. Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin, 6-3⅝, 314 (DNR)

88. Akeem Davis-Gaither, OLB, Appalachian State, 6-1½, 224 (DNR)

89. James Lynch, DE, Baylor, 6-3⅝, 289 (5.01)

90. Bradlee Anae, OLB/DE, Utah, 6-3⅜, 257 (4.91)

91. Lucas Niang, T, TCU, 6-6, 315 (DNR)

92. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington, 6-5⅞, 231 (4.89)

His arm will dazzle, which means some teams will have him higher on the board. Eason might have the best chance to succeed with a patient team. He needs to play with better awareness and doesn’t always show assertiveness in moving to get himself out of trouble.

93. Jordyn Brooks, OLB, Texas Tech, 6-0, 240 (4.54)

94. Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech, 5-8⅜, 187 (DNR)

95. John Simpson, G, Clemson, 6-4⅛, 321 (5.24)

96. Lynn Bowden, WR, Kentucky, 5-10⅝, 204 (DNR)

97. Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty, 6-4, 223 (4.60)

98. McTelvin Agim, DT/DE, Arkansas, 6-2⅝, 309 (4.98)

99. Antonio Gibson, WR, Memphis, 6-0⅜, 228 (4.39)

Gibson has 77 touches in two seasons combined, but few players made more of their opportunities. He scored a touchdown every 5.5 times he had the ball, and that doesn’t include a kick return TD.

100. Davion Taylor, OLB, Colorado, 6-0½, 228 (4.49)

Close, but not quite: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon; Damien Lewis, G, LSU; Ben Bartch, T, St. John’s (Minnesota); Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA; Matt Peart, T, Connecticut; Saahdiq Charles, T, LSU; Willie Gay Jr., LB, Mississippi State; Jason Strowbridge, DT, North Carolina; Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota; Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin; Netane Muti, G, Fresno State; Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue; Alton Robinson, OLB/DE, Syracuse; AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College; Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State.