The NFL Draft may be over, but for players who weren’t chosen, that doesn’t mean the dream is, too.
In the coming days, several will be receiving phone calls from teams offering a contract. It’s a long battle to make a game day roster, but it’s been done countless times before. Just ask James Harrison, Jason Peters, Wes Welker, Tony Romo and Kurt Warner.
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Among the notable players who went undrafted who were ranked in the top 300 are Washington tight end Hunter Bryant (who will sign with the Lions, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig), Auburn cornerback Javaris Davis (who will sign with the Chiefs, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig), LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (who will sign with the Redskins, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (who will sign with the Colts, per The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones).
Seventy-five of the top 300 prospects didn’t have their name called. Here’s who’s available to sign a contract with any team now that the NFL Draft has ended. This list will be updated as players land with teams.
134. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington (6-2, 248)
With his speed and run balance, Bryant is a dynamic threat before and after the catch, making it tough for single tacklers to ground him in space. While he shows athletic ball skills, he is a low-percentage finisher with crowded catch points. As a blocker, he struggles to sustain and shouldn’t be expected to handle inline duties. Overall, Bryant is a low-ceiling blocker and could use a few more credits in receiving school, but his plus athletic traits as a pass-catcher make him a potential mismatch “move” tight end if the medicals are clean. Will sign with The Lions, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
151. Francis Bernard, LB, Utah (6-0, 234)
Bernard is a determined player with a violent mentality, seeing things quickly with enough athleticism to get the job done in pursuit. However, he must cut down on the missed tackles and develop his hand usage to properly stack, shed and make stops in the hole. Overall, Bernard needs to improve his take-on technique to earn a meaningful role in the NFL, but he is an aggressive run defender with promising reps in coverage, projecting as an NFL rookie backup who will eventually compete for starting reps. Will sign with Cowboys, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
156. James Robinson, RB, Illinois State (5-9, 219)
Robinson is quick to and through lanes with the toughness to wear out the defense, setting the tone with his physicality. However, he has taken plenty of punishment over his career and his elusiveness rating is below average by NFL standards. Overall, Robinson is a proven workhorse who consistently picks up positive yardage with his vision and determination, although his quicker-than-fast run style could be an issue versus NFL-level speed. Will sign with Jaguars, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
159. Javaris Davis, CB, Auburn (5-9, 183)
Although he is small, Davis is physical and twitchy in man coverage, attaching himself to patterns from press and anticipating route breaks to challenge the catch point. He competes with heady ball skills and looks comfortable with his back to the ball, playing through the hands of receivers. Overall, Davis will always have his issues versus size and must continue to tweak his transition technique, but his speed, ball skills and play personality give him a chance to earn a nickel role in the NFL. Will sign with Chiefs, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
160. Anthony Gordon, QB, Washington State (6-2, 205)
A rhythm passer, Gordon slings the ball to all levels of the field and plays extremely loose, not allowing a mistake to faze him. He competes with the courage that ignites the team, but must better balance the fine line between aggressive throws and forced throws. Overall, Gordon needs to be more consistent with his decision-making and prove that he can be productive outside of Leach’s system, but he has a twitchy release with the ball placement and self-confidence worth drafting and developing. Will sign with the Seahawks, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
161. J.R. Reed, DS, Georgia (6-1, 202)
The son of a 12-year NFL veteran, Reed is quick to key and trigger, driving on plays with speed. However, he often arrives too hot as a tackler and has a tough time working off blocks. Overall, Reed has the closing speed, smarts and professional makeup that will intrigue NFL teams, but he is an overaged prospect with poor length and play strength, projecting as a possible backup. Will sign with Jaguars, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
162. Joe Bachie, LB, Michigan State (6-1, 230)
Bachie is an ultra-physical player, but he is slow to leverage his gap as a downhill defender, struggling to scrape and fill. While instinctive, he doesn’t have the foot quickness to hang with NFL backs and tight ends in coverage. Overall, Bachie is an active, intense competitor with the toughness and awareness required for the pro game, but his athletic limitations might make it tough for him to surpass backup status in the NFL.
173. Benito Jones, DT, Ole Miss (6-1, 316)
A true country boy off the field, Jones has that country strength on the field with the agile feet and “bull in a china shop” mentality to disrupt the timing of the backfield action. However, he needs to improve his rush plan and properly play through redirect blocks to be consistently productive versus NFL-level competition. Overall, Jones has the quick get-off movements and violent hands to threaten gaps while also holding his own versus the run, projecting as a key rotation piece if he maintains his intensity level.
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185. Thaddeus Moss, TE, LSU (6-2, 250)
Moss displays athletic movements to stay smooth in and out of the drive phase, fluidly adjusting to throws with clamp hands to finish. As a blocker, he is physical and works hard to sustain or throw a shoulder but is more likely to end up on the ground than put a defender on the ground. Overall, Moss is a get-in-the-way blocker with the athletic catch point skills to be a steady short-to-intermediate target in the NFL, but his average speed and limitations should temper expectations. Will sign with the Redskins, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
186. Quartney Davis, WR, Texas A&M (6-1, 201)
Davis has explosive elements to his game, flashing the occasional ability to push routes vertically or create as a ball carrier. While he has the start/stop athletic twitch to attack defenders at the stem, he must streamline his pacing and steps to set up NFL-level cover defenders. Overall, Davis struggled to put splashy or consistent plays on tape, but there is intriguing potential that he has yet to tap into, projecting as a midround developmental option. Will sign with Vikings, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
193. A.J. Green, CB, Oklahoma State (6-2, 202)
Green loves to challenge receivers, jamming at the line and closing with burst on plays in front of him. He competes with confidence, but he tends to overthink concepts and draws flags due to his guessing. Overall, Green has a projectable frame and moves with the muscle twitch to pester receivers from press, but he struggles to recover after false steps and must improve his discipline to see steady playing time in the NFL, projecting as a backup.
194. Trishton Jackson, WR, Syracuse (6-1, 197)
Jackson accelerates well downfield with coordinated feet to give his quarterback a target (led the ACC with 10 catches of 30-plus yards in 2019). He has adequate ball-tracking skills, but he doesn’t create much separation and tends to lose focus when defenders crowd the catch point. Overall, Jackson’s NFL future depends on his ability to expand his route skills and sharpen the specifics of the position, but he has the body fluidity and runway acceleration to potentially add value to an NFL offense.
195. Malcolm Roach, DT, Texas (6-2, 297)
Roach competes like a mad man but must add more cohesiveness to his attack. And he also must become more efficient with his gas tank, expending his energy on wild plays and disappearing for stretches on tape. Overall, Roach is an unrefined, short-armed rusher with better flash than substance, but those flashes are promising with his ability to crash down on the ball carrier, projecting as a one-gap penetrator in a four-man front.
196. DeMarkus Acy, CB, Missouri (6-0, 195)
Acy is a tall, stringy athlete with clean footwork and the physical nature to challenge routes early. However, he is excessively handsy in coverage, especially once the receiver gains a step, lacking the recovery skills to correct his path. Overall, Acy is missing make-up burst when beaten in press and his instincts and technique seem to come and go, but his blend of size, speed and toughness are key traits that will earn him playing time as a rookie. Will sign with the 49ers, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.
199. Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati (5-9, 226)
Warren is a decisive, tough-minded inside runner, bouncing through congestion with his run balance. While gaining yards after contact is a key part of his game, the absence of explosive qualities could put a low ceiling on his pro potential. Overall, Warren isn’t a dynamic make-you-miss back and needs to get better as a blocker, but he runs with the compact power and quick feet to be a banger between the tackles, projecting as a potential backup option. Will sign with Eagles, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
200. Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt (6-4, 257)
Pinkney displays good balance and body control for the position to work over the linebackers and create small windows of separation. However, he struggles to set up defensive backs and needs to be more aggressive in his routes and as a blocker to earn consistent snaps in the NFL. Overall, Pinkney has limitations in his blocking and doesn’t have explosive traits as a pass-catcher, but he is a smooth athlete with reliable ball skills, projecting as a capable NFL tight end.
201. Rodrigo Blankenship, PK, Georgia (6-1, 190)
Best known for his thick glasses, Blankenship became Georgia’s all-time leading scorer with 440 points, which also ranks second in SEC history. Despite a few uncharacteristic misses as a senior, the former walk-on took home the Lou Groza Award in 2019 and only 11 of his 85 kickoffs were returned. Overall, Blankenship has a good mix of power and accuracy on his kicks, which made him nearly automatic on short-to-intermediate kicks, projecting as a long-term pro. Will sign with Colts, per The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones.
202. Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina State (6-8, 308)
With his body flexibility and foot agility, Taylor looks like a basketball player in pads, not showing any awkwardness in his movements. His size is a double-edged sword, boasting remarkable length, but his taller stature and high center of gravity creates leverage issues and struggles to play low. Overall, Taylor lacks sophistication to his game and can be tossed if his posture isn’t precise, but his light feet and length are intriguing beginner traits, projecting as a high-upside zone tackle who will need time.
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207. Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska (6-2, 208)
Jackson passes the eye test and his physicality and length are his best traits, overwhelming receivers in press to escort them where he wants. While he controls himself well in short-areas, his lack of long speed and inconsistent effort versus the run lead to positive plays for the offense. Overall, Jackson is a scheme-specific cornerback prospect who won’t be for everyone, but he has the combative personality and man-to-man skills to stay within arm’s length with receivers, projecting as a borderline starter in the right scheme if he maintains a professional attitude. Will sign with Jets, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
210. Juwan Johnson, WR, Oregon (6-4, 230)
A large-framed target, Johnson provides a huge strike zone for his quarterback and was a chain mover in college with 72.1 percent of his career catches resulting in a first down (although he managed only six career touchdown grabs). While he moves well in short areas, his strides are heavy and decipherable, hindering his ability to uncover. Overall, Johnson has subpar route instincts, inconsistent hands and questionable football character, but he is an impressive athlete for his size with plenty of upside if he puts everything together, projecting as a low-risk, high-reward pass catcher in the later rounds. Will sign with Saints, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
214. Stanford Samuels III, CB, Florida State (6-1, 187)
Samuels has the size and mentality to challenge routes at the line and not allow receivers to get comfortable. Although he often finds ways to recover, he too easily loses balance when leaning on routes and relies more on his physicality than his technical savvy to pattern match. Overall, Samuels is a traditional bump-and-run corner who faces up receivers with the stride quickness and aggressive length, but his balance struggles versus NFL route runners will be a tough challenge to overcome, projecting as a developmental backup. Will sign with Packers, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
215. Grayland Arnold, CB, Baylor (5-9, 186)
Arnold, who was voted a single-digit player each of the last three seasons, is a dialed-in defender, which allows him to make quick decisions and leverage routes, using his body control to mirror pattern breaks. His lack of ideal size, length and strength are equally underwhelming on paper and the tape, leading to missed tackles and play opportunities. Overall, Arnold has culture-setting intangibles and a nose for the football that will endear him to pro coaches, but his size and speed shortcomings lower his NFL ceiling and create scheme confusion, projecting best as a nickel defensive back with return ability. Will sign with Eagles, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
219. Darryl Williams, OC, Mississippi State (6-2, 304)
Williams is a powerful, tough-minded blocker who lives to protect the integrity of the pocket. While pro coaches will appreciate his physical approach and finishing attitude, he lacks the reactive quickness needed to face off versus NFL-level rushers. Overall, Williams does a nice job when square to his target, but things get sloppy with a defender on his shoulder or when forced to move his feet, projecting as an NFL reserve with interior position flexibility.
220. Raequan Williams, DT, Michigan State (6-4, 308)
Williams is an agile big man with flexible joints and the pursuit skills to work up and down the line of scrimmage. While he shows spurts of disruptive play, he is aimless as a rusher and doesn’t impact the game as much as his traits suggest. Overall, Williams has a reliable play motor with the lateral quickness, length and strong hands to earn snaps as a one-technique, although his hurried play style and lack of consistency project him as more of a backup.
221. Kalija Lipscomb, WR, Vanderbilt (6-0, 207)
Lipscomb is a dependable target who introduces tempo and rhythm in his patterns, showing the natural tracking skills to locate, adjust and snatch. However, he doesn’t always play up to his size and his play speed is non-threatening, lacking explosion, especially in the first 10 yards. Overall, Lipscomb lacks deception in his routes and as a ball carrier, which limits his pro ceiling, but he has reliable focus and finishing skills as a pass catcher.
224. Kyahva Tezino, LB, San Diego State (6-0, 235)
Tezino is instinctive and his motor never shuts down, playing 99.6 percent (1,704/1,710) of the team’s defense snaps the last two seasons. While his play speed stands out, the missed tackles pile up due to his length limitations and wild technique. Overall, Tezino needs to improve his anticipation in coverage and finishing skills, but he trusts his vision, doesn’t second guess himself and competes with the physicality that will serve him well in the NFL.
225. Madre Harper, CB, Southern Illinois (6-2, 196)
Harper is an imposing athlete with elite testing numbers, which backs up his on-field skills. He takes his run responsibilities seriously, maintaining outside leverage, chasing down the action and throwing his body around. Overall, Harper needs to become a more disciplined player, but his combination of length and athleticism is unique and he has the awareness and energy that should serve him well as a press-man corner or free safety – one of the draft’s most intriguing sleepers.
226. Rico Dowdle, RB, South Carolina (5-11, 213)
A consistent finisher, Dowdle runs low and hard with enough balance and juice that makes him tough to get on the ground. He can be as productive as his volume, but his college resume shows a troubling number of fumbles, drops and injuries that create dependability concerns. Overall, Dowdle is a hard-charging runner with the agility on cutbacks to quickly get north-south, projecting as an NFL running back worthy of a roster spot if he can prove to reliable and healthy.
227. Yasir Durant, OT, Missouri (6-6, 331)
Durant is a wide-bodied, super-long blocker, allowing him to quickly establish his anchor and fend off rushers when his placement is right. However, he struggles to sustain/center his blocks and tends to be upper-body dependent, leading to leverage issues. Overall, Durant uncorks his long arms to quickly knock defenders off balance, but his inconsistent mirror skills and drive blocking could limit his NFL ceiling, projecting as a possible swing tackle.
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230. Trey Adams, OT, Washington (6-8, 318)
Adams has an above-average feel for spacing, but he isn’t a dancing bear in pass pro and explosive NFL rushers will force him to be perfect with his set point timing. He has terrific hand strength and is a grinder, both on and off the field, showing he can overcome adversity. Overall, Adams is a bully in the run game with adequate space skills to hold up in pass protection, but he isn’t quite the same prospect due to injuries with strong concerns about long-term durability.
232. Lawrence Cager, WR, Georgia (6-5, 220)
Cager wins in single coverage due to his power forward mentality and fluid ball skills, adjusting and snatching the ball out of the air. While drops were uncommon on his tape, so were missed tackles and plays where he easily separated from man coverage. Overall, Cager has average route athleticism and lacks diversity across the formation, which likely limits the way offenses can get him the football, but his impressive size and catch point skills could earn him a specialized role if he stays healthy.
234. Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah (5-9, 191)
The rare state champion sprinter in two states in high school, Guidry has elite speed and loose athleticism, competing with the physicality of a football player and not a track athlete. However, his lack of size and questionable mental process will be tough to overcome versus NFL skill players. Overall, Guidry is currently a better athlete than cover man and although he has the muscle twitch to quickly recover, he doesn’t have a natural feel for reading routes or finding the football downfield, projecting as a late-round development prospect.
235. David Woodward, LB, Utah State (6-2, 230)
Woodward is a magnet to the ball (averaged 11.9 tackles per game the last two seasons) with a keen understanding of football geometry, finding the quickest way from A to B. He isn’t a twitchy athlete with only adequate lateral range and speed, which especially shows when hung up on blocks, but the motor is always locked in. Overall, Woodward has fantastic football sense, vision and temperament to be a tackling machine, but his average size, speed and strength could put a cap on his NFL ceiling and the medicals could derail his NFL career before it starts.
236. Austin Mack, WR, Ohio State (6-2, 208)
Mack is a crafty wide receiver with a projectable body type, boasting the length, coordination and catch radius that will translate well in an NFL training camp. While he makes some outstanding focus catches, he follows them up with easy drops and his lack of reliability was a constant theme in college. Overall, Mack is a Jekyll-and-Hyde finisher and lacks dynamic speed, but he is a mature route runner who understands timing, which gives him the chance to earn a final roster spot.
237. Jonah Williams, Edge, Weber State (6-5, 281)
Williams tested like a top-tier athlete, which doesn’t always show on film, but he plays with outstanding balance and has yet to play his best football. He tends to rely more on hustle than technique or savvy and needs to become a more efficient player to see NFL snaps. Overall, Williams is not currently well-schooled with his hand usage and will require time, but his physical ability and effort are the type of traits worth gambling on in the later rounds.
238. Sean McKeon, TE, Michigan (6-5, 242)
McKeon is a smooth route runner and didn’t put any drops on his film, but the lack of targets also contributed to that. As a blocker, he routinely received praise from head coach Jim Harbaugh for his assignment-sound approach, although he will need to tweak his hand use to better match up in the NFL. Overall, McKeon doesn’t offer a distinguishing trait that guarantees him a draft pick, but he is a tough-minded blocker with the ball skills to warrant practice squad consideration as he develops.
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239. Chauncey Rivers, Edge, Mississippi State (6-2, 262)
Rivers moves with short-area quickness and length to leverage gaps, doing just enough to let the quarterback know he is there. But he must develop more consistency with his pad level, rush technique and run-stopping duties to earn a weekly NFL paycheck. Overall, Rivers is still piecing together the complexities of the position and how to best use his skills, but he has thud in his hands and a nose for the football to push for a roster spot if he becomes more disciplined. Will sign with the Ravens, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
242. Cohl Cabral, OC, Arizona State (6-5, 300)
Cabral allowed only one sack the last two seasons at center, showcasing the versatility to play multiple positions on the line. He isn’t a top-tier athlete and needs to hone his posture and strike timing to help mask his deficiencies. Overall, Cabral needs to grow stronger at the point of attack and continue his growth on the interior, but he displays the toughness, smarts and competitive mentality to be a quality backup with position flexibility.
243. Salvon Ahmed, RB, Washington (5-11, 197)
Ahmed has lively feet and shows the ability to throttle down, kicking it into high gear post-cut to pull away from pursuit. However, he struggles to anticipate run lanes, doesn’t break enough tackles and his third-down skills are lackluster. Overall, Ahmed is field fast and flashes the athletic traits to get himself out of trouble, but he is too reactive as a runner and will have a tough time beating out established NFL backups. Will sign with the 49ers, per The Athletic’s Ben Standig.
245. Lavert Hill, CB, Michigan (5-10, 190)
Despite his slight frame and rail-thin limbs, Hill loves to press and mix things up at the line of scrimmage. However, he often finds himself in a trail position, leading to him grabbing and reacting instead of anticipating and staying ahead of receivers. Overall, Hill is a hands-on cover man with a nose for the football, but he is too easily outmatched by size and speed at receiver, facing an uphill climb to earn meaningful NFL playing time unless he matures in several areas.
246. Cheyenne O’Grady, TE, Arkansas (6-4, 253)
While O’Grady has NFL-level ability with his ball skills and body control, his predictable route running needs work and his run blocking was an obvious hole to his game in college. He has owned up to his history of immaturity and undisciplined behavior, but can a leopard change his spots? Overall, O’Grady owns the coordinated athleticism and natural tracking skills to stick on an NFL roster, but his unreliable character will keep several teams from taking the chance, projecting as a potential late-round flier.
248. Jalen Elliott, DS, Notre Dame (6-0, 205)
Elliott is quicker than fast with the balance in his transition to redirect to cover tight ends or chase ball carriers in pursuit. However, he looks like a fish out of water in man coverage, lacking the anticipation or burst to be a playmaker. Overall, Elliott has high-level intangibles and flashes NFL skill, but the consistency (especially in coverage) isn’t there, lacking a distinguishing trait that will stand out during camp next to NFL-level players.
249. Dante Olson, LB, Montana (6-2, 237)
The son of a coach, Olson has outstanding diagnose skills and passion for the game, which directly translates to his on-field performance. He is a high-motor, powerful tackler, but he won’t narrow the gap in chase mode or contain runs like he did in college. Overall, Olson’s lack of cover skills and recovery speed could be deal-breakers in some schemes, but his smarts, production and competitive toughness are NFL-worthy.
251. Calvin Throckmorton, OG, Oregon (6-5, 317)
Throckmorton is very aggressive at run blocking and in pass protection, working hard to utilize angles and get his hands involved. However, his limitations with his feet and length leave him late when attempting to win on the edges or reach the three-technique on the interior. Overall, Throckmorton struggles to bend and won’t routinely overpower NFL defensive linemen, but his pro-level intelligence, toughness and versatility might be enough to earn a reserve spot in camp, projecting as a backup guard/center.
254. Sewo Olonilua, RB, TCU (6-3, 232)
Olonilua reads his blocks well and runs with purpose, but there isn’t much start-stop element to his game, displaying more of a runaway train mentality. With his defensive background and natural ability, his best chance of sticking in the NFL might be on special teams coverages. Overall, Olonilua flashes ability similar to Latavius Murray with his size and athletic skill, but his below-average contact balance and sporadic effectiveness make it an uphill climb to earn a roster spot.
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258. Trevon Hill, Edge, Miami (Fla.) (6-3, 248)
Hill has enough edge athleticism to impact the pocket and shows the foot quickness to drop and play in space. But he doesn’t have the body type or power to control the point of attack and there are coachability concerns. Overall, Hill flashed high-level pass rush potential during his time in college, but consistency and discipline (both on and off the field) have held him back, projecting as a low risk, high reward lottery ticket in the later rounds.
259. Kendall Hinton, WR, Wake Forest (5-10, 193)
A former quarterback, Hinton became the first Wake Forest player to score a touchdown in five different seasons with natural ability with the ball in his hands. He padded the stat sheet with a lot of underneath production, but he also flashed the ability to make plays in traffic and downfield. Overall, Hinton needs to add branches to his route tree and play with better body position, but he has been a quick study at wide receiver due to his natural athleticism and ball skills, giving him a chance to compete for slot work in the NFL. Will sign with Broncos, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.
262. Mitchell Wilcox, TE, USF (6-4, 247)
Although his receiving production declined with a new offense in 2019, Wilcox was the go-to target on money downs and killed defenses over the middle of the field. He has the temperament to down block and stay after it, but he is more of a one-pop daddy (the initial pop is there, but not the sustain skills). Overall, Wilcox has solid hands and route-running skills, but his ordinary speed, fluidity and blocking skills will make it tough for him to climb an NFL depth chart, projecting as a late-round option.
263. Trajan Bandy, CB, Miami (Fla.) (5-8, 180)
While undersized, Bandy plays physical and isn’t shy driving on plays in front of him, although he needs to be a more reliable tackler. However, he struggles versus sophisticated route runners due to his awkward transition and quarterbacks and play callers know they can use his aggressiveness against him. Overall, Bandy is an intense competitor with a fearless attitude, but his lack of consistency from a fundamental and finishing perspective are concerns, projecting as a backup NFL nickel defensive back.
264. Javon Leake, RB, Maryland (5-8, 208)
Leake has intriguing plant-and-go speed to destroy pursuit angles, but most of his college production came on clear path runs where he relied on his jets. He isn’t a grinder and prefers to run away from contact, which doesn’t translate well to the NFL. Overall, Leake is an explosive one-cut-and-go runner with big-play potential and kick return value, but his offensive identity is currently limited with too many unreliable aspects of his game.
266. Tyler Clark, DT, Georgia (6-3, 289)
Clark is a power-packed player with lackluster range or change of direction skills, but he will jar blockers and rely on his force to win the point of attack. Aside from an initial sidestep and a bull rush, his pass rush tends to stall due to his high pads and immature move-to-move technique. Overall, Clark isn’t going to provide consistent upfield penetration, but his blend of length, upper body power and competitive toughness are building blocks for a rotational NFL lineman.
267. Parnell Motley, CB, Oklahoma (6-0, 183)
Motley is a locked-in competitor who loves to trash talk, playing with the closing speed and nose for the football that will translate to the next level. Although his aggressive play style also leads to negative plays, he was responsible for 12 turnovers (six interceptions, six forced fumbles) over the last three seasons. Overall, Motley’s high center of gravity leads to balance issues mid-transition and he must develop better discipline downfield, but his athleticism and confident mentality gives him a decent shot to make an NFL roster as a press-man corner. Will sign with Buccaneers, per The Athletic’s Greg Auman.
268. Cale Garrett, LB, Missouri (6-2, 234)
Garrett is a hyper-aware hunter who is quick to key, read and flow, not wasting time getting from A to B. He is quicker than fast, although the farther away from the line of scrimmage, the more profound his athletic limitations become. Overall, Garrett is a disciplined, assignment sound defender with the toughness and play personality that NFL coaches will fall in love with, but he has some stiffness in his movements and the average range will be an issue versus NFL speed, projecting as a potential NFL backup.
270. Aaron Fuller, WR, Washington (5-11, 188)
A smallish target, Fuller will make some remarkable one-handed grabs, but then drops too many easy ones. He isn’t much of a tackle-breaker and the absence of YAC skills on his tape was disappointing. Overall, Fuller is an instinctive player with the break quickness and toughness that will give him a long look in an NFL camp, but it will be tough for him to overcome his below-average size, speed and dependability.
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271. Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech (6-6, 312)
A quick-footed athlete, Steele easily achieved his depth with the vertical pass sets in the Red Raiders’ offense, but he often forgets his feet, lunging at the waist to cut off rush angles. His technique remains a work in progress, including his wide, mistimed punches that leave him off-balanced. Overall, Steele is a nimble big-man with the arm length and workable frame that NFL teams covet at the position, but it rarely looks pretty on tape due to his lower body stiffness and undeveloped mechanics.
274. Nick Coe, Edge, Auburn (6-5, 280)
A high school champion wrestler, Coe plays with the point-of-attack power to bully blockers, using his hands as clubs. However, he doesn’t properly time his punch or surprise blockers with his attack, negating his imposing length and force. Overall, Coe has a projectable body type and the natural strength worthy of NFL action, but he is an unseasoned, one-dimensional power rusher with rigid movements and questionable football character.
275. Benny LeMay, RB, Charlotte (5-8, 221)
LeMay is a tough-minded ball carrier with the coordinated feet and contact balance that will challenge tacklers. More of a one-note runner, there isn’t anything special about his athletic profile, but he catches the ball well and coaches will appreciate his detailed approach. Overall, LeMay isn’t a burst player and must improve his reliability in pass pro, but he has an excellent feel for run angles and how to pick his way through the defense, projecting as a late-round option.
276. Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami (Fla.) (5-9, 170)
Former head coach Mark Richt got tired of his repeated issues and booted him from the team towards the end of the 2018 season. Although head coach Manny Diaz welcomed him back, he was suspended by his second coaching staff midway through his junior year (NFL Scout: “He’s bright and not a bad kid at all. But he’s unpredictable because of his immaturity. If he ever grows up or a coach figures out what motivates him, look out.”). Overall, Thomas is an electric athlete with the light-footed acceleration and ball-tracking skills to be a splashy NFL playmaker, but he is undersized and most NFL coaches won’t tolerate his lack of maturity, projecting as a borderline draft pick.
277. Oluwole Betiku Jr., Edge, Illinois (6-3, 249)
Betiku looks like he is straight out of central casting with his muscle-bound body type and loose athleticism. While he has active, strong hands, his upfield attack lacks complexity and his take-on mechanics are undeveloped, which might limit his effectiveness on run downs. Overall, Betiku is very young in football years and is still discovering how to translate his natural gifts into on-field production, but his athletic burst and upside make him worthy of Day 3 draft consideration.
279. Kyle Murphy, OG, Rhode Island (6-3, 316)
Murphy has the smooth lateral movements to mirror, using his hips and arm extension to lock out and control his man. While an agile athlete, nothing about his game is explosive, lacking the brute power to maul defenders. Overall, Murphy needs to tidy up bad habits and his average strength in the run game is a concern, but he moves well with the wide frame and technically-focused mindset that allows him to play different positions, projecting as an NFL-quality reserve.
280. Omar Bayless, WR, Arkansas State (6-1, 212)
Although he will drop some easy targets, Bayless is physical to the football and makes terrific adjustment grabs, turning errant throws into completions. He is heavy entering his breaks and the difficulty level to separate at the next level will jump exponentially. Overall, Bayless has strong hands and natural body control to make grabs over defenders, but his pedestrian speed and the lack of detail in his routes could limit how far he can climb up an NFL depth chart.
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281. Brian Herrien, RB, Georgia (5-11, 209)
Herrien has quick feet to dart through creases with the urgency and determination that helped him create after contact. While his competitive nature is a strength, he tends to be overly sporadic and unpredictable with his rush path. Overall, Herrien was overshadowed most of his career due to a crowded running back depth chart in Athens, but he was productive when called upon and has enough NFL-level skills as a runner, receiver and blocker to fight for a backup role.
282. Darrion Daniels, DT, Nebraska (6-3, 311)
Daniels plays downhill with a head of steam and forceful hands, peppering blockers and surprising them with his relentless nature. However, his wild play style doesn’t lead to backfield production and his athleticism is below average. Overall, Daniels is an active, high-spirited player on and off the field, but doesn’t win enough phone-booth battles and needs to better dictate the point of attack to survive NFL roster cuts. Will sign with the 49ers, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.
285. JaMycal Hasty, RB, Baylor (5-8, 205)
Hasty is able to drop his hips and explode laterally, shaking defenders as a ball carrier or route runner to create separation. While he runs low, tough and competitive, he struggles to break tackles and will never be a high-volume ball carrier. Overall, Hasty is a limited back due to his unimpressive run power and contact balance, but his open-field athleticism, receiving skills and value on special teams coverages could be enough to earn an NFL roster spot as a third-down back. Will sign with the 49ers, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.
287. Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland State (6-2, 240)
Taumoepeau is a hands-catcher with a knack for finding the void between linebackers and safeties, attacking and securing to move the chains. However, he tends to telegraph his patterns, which makes it easy on defenders to drive on his breaks. Overall, Taumoepeau is an efficient receiver and try-hard blocker who is willing to run through a wall for his team, but his pedestrian athleticism might make it tough for him to stand out during camp.
288. Cordel Iwuagwu, OG, TCU (6-3, 309)
Iwuagwu passes the eye test with his natural body mass and length, moving well when he keeps his feet beneath him. Although he flashes masher traits, he isn’t consistent as a drive blocker due to chaotic technique, lacking the pop in his hands to thud his target. Overall, Iwuagwu has balance issues in pass protection and as a run blocker, but he explodes into contact and ties up defenders, projecting as an NFL reserve who has upside if medicals aren’t a concern.
289. Kendrick Rogers, WR, Texas A&M (6-4, 208)
Rogers looks like a basketball athlete in pads, showing the speed, body control and ball skills that translate to the next level. However, he relies too much on his raw ability, struggling to uncover or focus on the particulars of the position. Overall, Rogers has intriguing physical traits with his length and athleticism, but he leaves you wanting more as his game lacks sophistication, toughness or consistency, projecting as a late-round or undrafted flier.
291. Amari Henderson, CB, Wake Forest (6-0, 170)
Henderson has terrific awareness from zone coverage and does a great job feeling routes around him, driving downhill or floating underneath throws. He has a natural feel for playmaking angles, but must improve the balance in his pedal and transition. Overall, Henderson is a gawky, finesse cornerback with unimpressive play strength, but his length, route recognition and ball skills will give him a fighting chance in training camp.
292. Josiah Coatney, DT, Ole Miss (6-3, 308)
Coatney is a gap-sound player with shock in his hands and adrenaline coursing through his veins, helping him get upfield and chase. However, he is aimless as a pass rusher and his balance issues and tight redirection movements limit his playmaking range. Overall, Coatney doesn’t have a deep toolbox as a pass rusher, but he understands his role and relies on his powerful play style to hunt the football, projecting as a rotational run defender with scheme-versatility.
293. Josh Pearson, WR, Jacksonville State (6-3, 205)
Pearson is well-built at the position and owns the physicality to play through defenders and win the catch point. He has outstanding burst out of the gate and sustains that speed downfield, stacking cornerbacks vertically and tracking the ball over his shoulder. He is very smooth mid-pattern, but also more of a novice route-runner right now. Overall, Pearson is unseasoned in areas and his maturity must check out, but his size/speed blend and natural pass-catching skills are traits worth betting on. Will sign with the Buccaneers, per The Athletic’s Greg Auman.
294. Qaadir Sheppard, Edge, Ole Miss (6-3, 261)
Sheppard is a powerfully built player who stays active and balanced through hand-to-hand combat. But he relies more on motor than know-how or instincts, lacking the juice to consistently threaten the pocket. Overall, Sheppard is better than his senior production would indicate, but he doesn’t play with the game speed or mental speed required to make an impact against NFL-level blockers.
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295. Tipa Galeai, Edge, Utah State (6-5, 235)
For teams that put a premium on athleticism and length, Galeai will be an appealing pass rush project due to his explosive lower body and rangy frame. However, he lacks power in his hands and the battle is usually over once blockers latch on. Overall, Galeai is an energetic competitor with the athletic promise and body length worth developing, but his underdeveloped play strength and unrefined hands are concerns, projecting as a late-round option if the character checks out.
297. J.J. Taylor, RB, Arizona (5-5, 185)
Taylor is a quicker than fast athlete who loves to punch the gas instead of tapping on the brakes to attack defenses. While he should be commended for hurried decisiveness in the backfield, if he showed better discipline with his reads, he would see bigger holes about to open. Overall, Taylor has the shifty feet, soft hands and go-go-go play attitude that makes him a fun watch, but it will take the right situation for him to earn a roster spot as a change-of-pace option.
299. LeVante Bellamy, RB, Western Michigan (5-9, 192)
Bellamy has the field acceleration to erase pursuit and stick his foot in the dirt, exploding away from trouble. Due to his limitations, he is somewhat of a specialty runner who can be a luxury to a backfield if proves his value on special teams. Overall, Bellamy doesn’t have the desired body armor, run strength or blocking chops by NFL standards, but his top-end speed and athletic traits make him a big-play threat whenever he touches the football, giving him a fighting chance. Will sign with Broncos, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.
300. Bryce Huff, Edge, Memphis (6-2, 254)
Playing a conversion role as an edge rusher, Huff is built low to the ground and rushes with outstanding pad level and contact balance to pester blockers. However, his rush is predictable and overly reliant on his effort, lacking ideal length for the edge. As a run defender, he can be overwhelmed at the point of attack and pushed around, although he doesn’t miss tackles when in position. Overall, Huff is an inconsistent edge setter with tweener traits, but he rushes like an energetic ball of butcher knives, projecting as an NFL nickel rusher due to his first-step quickness and relentless nature.
(Top photo of Hunter Bryant: Jennifer Buchanan / USA Today)
