There are plenty of talented players left after an exciting first day of the NFL Draft in Detroit. Here are my top prospects available for Friday’s second and third round:
1. Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois, Jr., 6-2, 304
Newton was the No. 9 overall prospect on my Big Board. Some team is getting themselves a steal on the second day of the draft. He was likely a Day 2 selection had he entered the draft after his sophom*ore season, when he led the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense in tackles for loss (14), quarterback hurries (11), sacks (5.5) and fumble recoveries (two). The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year may be undersized for some teams, but he’s been a disruptive force the last two seasons against the run and pass. He was a team captain in 2023, while also leading the country in blocked kicks with four. Newton (foot) underwent surgery in January to repair a partial Jones fracture in his foot and has been limited with his participation in the draft process.
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2. Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa, Jr., 6-0, 202
I’m also surprised DeJean is still available. I had him as the No. 12 overall prospect in this class. Obviously, an onslaught of offensive players being drafted on day one caused some seriously talented defensive players to fall. The former four-star recruit lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track, quarterbacking his high school to back-to-back undefeated state titles (the only ones in school history) while personally winning state championships in the 100 meters and long jump his senior year. DeJean was No. 14 on Bruce Feldman’s 2023 “Freaks List.” He’s a highly competitive defensive back capable of thriving at cornerback, nickel or even safety. He’s reliable against the run and his ball skills are top-tier — he allowed only one catch of 15-plus yards in 2023. He returned three of his seven career interceptions for touchdowns while averaging 13.1 yards per punt return, including a game-winning 70-yard TD against Michigan State last September. He controversially had a 54-yard punt-return TD called back with under two minutes remaining against Minnesota a month later. DeJean has been sidelined for most of the draft process after suffering a broken fibula while practicing with the Hawkeyes’ offense in November, which explains why it feels like he’s been flying under the radar.
3. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama, Jr. 5-11, 196
The former five-star recruit was the No. 1 cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class. McKinstry earned the “Kool-Aid” nickname from his grandmother, who said he had a “Kool-Aid smile” from birth. He started as a true freshman in a Nick Saban defense and was first-team All-SEC his sophom*ore season. He wasn’t targeted as much his junior season, but he still found ways to improve an already polished technique. There’s no panic in his game. McKinstry also provides value as a punt-returner. He produced 418 punt-return yards the last two seasons — fifth-most in the FBS over that span — averaging 11.3 yards per return.
4. Keon Coleman, WR, Florida St., Jr., 6-3, 213
Coleman, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist after transferring from Michigan State, features a combination of size, strength and acrobatic skills you’d normally find in Cirque du Soleil. A lack of lateral agility hinders his ability to get consistent separation, but he doesn’t really need to with his above-the-rim mentality and elite ball skills. Coleman is also a dominant blocker in the run game and will completely erase a cornerback from the play. He isn’t a burner, and his draft stock has seemed to cool after running a 4.61 40-yard dash at the combine, which is very reminiscent of Anquan Boldin, another play-making Seminoles receiver.
5. Zach Frazier, OL, West Virginia, Sr., 6-2, 315
A wrestling background is almost a prerequisite for a top-tier center prospect, but Frazier was an elite heavyweight (285-pound weight class). He was a four-time state wrestling champion in West Virginia, while only losing twice (both times as a freshman). Frazier was the first true freshman to start on the offensive line in Morgantown since 1980. He finished as a four-year starter and three-time All-American for the Mountaineers. He started 37 straight games at center before suffering a broken leg in the regular-season finale against Baylor last season. He’s been limited during the draft process as a result of the injury. Frazier is stout, a quick processor and scheme-versatile. He isn’t an elite athlete, but he’s athletic enough and if the three-time team captain gets leverage on a defender, he’s cooked. Frazier was a finalist for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman).
6. Kingsley Suamataia, T, BYU, So., 6-4, 326
Suamataia was a five-star recruit who originally landed with Oregon before transferring to Provo. He was No. 3 on Bruce Feldman’s annual college football “Freaks List” behind only South Carolina wide receiver Nyckoles Harbor — a true freshman last year — at No. 1 and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 2. Suamataia has double-digit starts at both tackle positions and was voted captain as a sophom*ore. His premium athleticism shows in the run game, but there’s still a lot of work to do with developing his technique as a pass protector. Suamataia is cousins with the Sewell brothers (Penei and Noah).
7. Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL, Oregon, Jr., 6-3, 328
The former four-star recruit was a three-year letterman in both baseball and wrestling on top of helping his high school go undefeated (40-0) his final three prep seasons, winning three straight state championships in Utah. Powers-Johnson had only one full season of starting experience for the Ducks, but he managed to become an unanimous All-American and the first-ever Pac-12 player to win the Rimington Award (nation’s top center). He’s smart, tough, strong and his premium skill-set plays at both guard positions and center. Medical evaluations could play a role on where and when Jackson Powers-Johnson is drafted considering he’s suffered multiple concussions.
8. Patrick Paul, T, Houston, Jr., 6-7, 331
Paul was a four-year starter at left tackle for the Cougars. His technique is a work-in-progress, especially as a run blocker, but you can’t teach his size or athleticism. He’s an aggressive striker who plays with top-flight power and a bad attitude. The two-time team captain earned first-team All-Conference honors the last three seasons in two conferences (American Athletic and Big 12). He suffered a sprained ankle and torn ligament in his foot as a freshman, requiring season-ending surgery.
9. Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan, Sr., 5-9, 182
Sainristil played wide receiver his first three years in Ann Arbor before moving to defensive back full time in 2022. He lacks prototypical size for the position, but he’s an explosive athlete who has played multiple positions in the secondary. His instincts as a pass defender and fearlessness against the run will endear him to most coaches. The two-time team captain was one of just five FBS players with at least six interceptions last season, including three returns of 70-plus yards and two pick-sixes.
10. Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky, Jr., 5-10, 207
A former two-star recruit at cornerback, Corley spent his first two seasons with the Hilltoppers at running back before finding a home at wide receiver. The experience shows in his vision and contact balance once he gets the ball in his hands. He runs fearless, almost as if he’s seeking a collision. He forced 55 missed tackles over the last two seasons. Most of Corley’s production came through manufactured touches, but if he continues to develop as a receiver, he has the ability to develop into one of the NFL’s more well-rounded offensive weapons.
11. Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia, Jr., 5-11, 186
McConkey isn’t a jump ball receiver, but that’s about the only thing he doesn’t do at a high level. He’s pure precision as a route runner, and he can manipulate coverage with an advanced feel for leverage. He’s a threat vertically, and while size may scream slot, McConkey has the experience and ability to play outside. McConkey dealt with back and ankle injuries, missing five games last season.
12. Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan, Sr., 6-3, 299
His father is former NFL All-Pro defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Sr. His uncle Cullen Jenkins also played defensive line in the NFL. Both enjoyed careers lasting at least a decade. Jenkins’ sack totals won’t impress anyone, but he routinely faced a double team, so there’s still upside at the next level, especially if he can spice up his pass-rush repertoire. His premium athleticism (No. 6 on Feldman’s list), NFL bloodlines, and abilities as a run defender give him a very high floor as a pro.
13. Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia, Jr., 5-11, 187
Lassiter is a two-year starter in the SEC despite being a true junior. He was second-team All-SEC last season with no interceptions, which is indicative of how good his coverage skills are. Some teams may be turned off by him running a below-average 4.64 40-yard dash at his pro day, but his 6.62 three-cone time was the fastest at the combine for the position. Lassiter doesn’t feature elite physical traits, but he makes up for it with tenacity, a refined technique and a competitive fire that’s second-to-none.
14. Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington, Jr., 6-3, 245
Trice is the poster-child for why the NFL has a combine. The Huskies listed him as 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds; in Indianapolis, he measured an inch shorter and 25 pounds lighter. The “bigger” version of Trice reminded me of Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson, but it was back to the drawing board after Indy. Trice isn’t a twitched up athlete, and considering his actual size, that could drop him down some draft boards. However, Washington’s team captain was a productive technician who was relentless against the pass and run. According to Pro Football Focus, Trice ranked first in the FBS in QB pressures in each of the past two seasons — 80 in 2023 and 70 in 2022.
15. Junior Colson, LB, Michigan, Jr., 6-2, 238
The former four-star recruit spent the first nine years of his life in Haiti. Colson played in all 43 games (starting 36) for the Wolverines after enrolling, helping them win their first national championship since 1997. The Lott IMPACT Trophy winner was the leader of the best defense in college football last season, and led the team in tackles the last two seasons. He’s a strong run defender who possesses a great feel for coverage.
16. Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan, Sr., 5-10, 185
Wilson is a legit vertical threat with sudden quickness and great hands. Some teams may see him only as a slot receiver because of his size. He’s a good route runner, but he needs to work on his speed variation in order to create more space — not every route is a sprint. Wilson was one of just 10 FBS players with at least 12 TD receptions last season. He was only targeted 67 times. Imagine what he would’ve done in a wide-open offense, considering the Wolverines wanted to bludgeon every defense with their run game. Wilson is an ascending player who can win on all three levels and beat NFL man coverage.
17. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas, Jr., 6-2, 205
Mitchell began his career at Georgia, where he won back-to-back national championships. In 2023, he transferred to Austin to be closer to his daughter. He’s a fluid route runner who features solid size, and has a nose for the end zone, especially in big games. Almost 82 percent of Mitchell’s receptions went for a first down or TD last season, which is the best among receivers in this draft class. He really hasn’t showcased much RAC-ability, but he is an asset as a blocker in the run game.
18. Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M, Jr., 6-2, 230
Cooper catapulted himself into early-round discussion after a dominant junior season for the Aggies — 83 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and eight sacks with two forced fumbles. The first-team All-American is the only prospect in this class who led his team in all four categories. Cooper features elite speed, decent coverage skills, and plenty of special teams experience (11 career tackles on both kick and punt coverages).
19. Chris Braswell, Edge, Alabama, Sr., 6-3, 251
The right NFL defensive coordinator could mold this premium ball of clay (a former five-star recruit) into a Pro Bowler. Braswell was stuck behind Will Anderson Jr. on the depth chart, so he has limited snaps compared to most of the other prospects. He has an impressive first step, converts speed to power effortlessly and has the athleticism to turn and run with tight ends and running backs in coverage when playing an outside linebacker role. Braswell was No. 7 on Bruce Feldman’s 2023 “Freaks List.”
20. Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas, Jr., 6-3, 245
Sanders was the No. 1 athlete in the 2021 recruiting class, and was ranked No. 13 overall nationally. He was originally planning on playing defensive end, but settled on tight end after Steve Sarkisian took over at Texas. Sanders features an above-the-rim skill set, soft hands and ability after the catch. The two-time first-team All-Big 12 honoree was highly productive for the Longhorns the last two seasons, making 99 receptions for 1,295 yards and seven TD receptions on 139 targets. Only Georgia’s Bowers had more receptions and targets among FBS tight ends over that span. Sanders is more scheme-dependent than Bowers, and shouldn’t be utilized in an in-line role at the next level, but he could thrive as a big slot in a wide-open attack.
21. Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas, So., 6-0, 216
Brooks is a former four-star recruit currently recovering from a torn ACL suffered back in November, but is expected to be ready for his first NFL training camp. Prior to the injury, I had Brooks as my top running back prospect in this draft class, but expected him to return to school after he hurt his knee. He still looks like the best option in a weaker running back class because of his dynamic, all-purpose skill-set. Plus, his tires are full of tread, given he has just 238 collegiate carries, averaging north of 6.0 yards per carry in each of his three seasons in Austin.
22. Payton Wilson, LB, NC State, Jr., 6-4, 233
Based solely on 2023, Wilson would likely be the first linebacker selected and it would almost assuredly be in primetime on Day 1. The unanimous All-American and Butkus Award winner produced 138 tackles (17.5 for a loss), nine passes defensed, six sacks, three interceptions (including one pick-six), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He’s a three-year captain, big, fast and capable of making plays sideline-to-sideline. However, there are ruby red flags when it comes to durability. He has an injury history that dates back to high school, including multiple surgeries on both shoulders and multiple knee injuries.
23. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan, Sr., 5-7, 205
The former four-star recruit became a two-time All-American (unanimous his junior season) and team captain for the Wolverines. Corum makes up for his smaller frame with excellent footwork, and his low center of gravity makes him hard to target directly. He’s been highly productive for the National Champions (58 career rushing touchdowns) and has natural hands as a receiver. He isn’t going to outrun everybody, but his vision, patience, toughness and decision-making balance the scales.
24. Tyler Nubin , S, Minnesota, Sr., 6-1, 205
Nubin is a former three-star recruit at cornerback who moved to safety during his freshman season for the Gophers. The four-year starter doesn’t feature top-tier speed, but that’s about it. He’s a conductor on defense. Nubin interprets the play, knows it inside out and keeps his teammates on time. The second-team All-American is a versatile, rangy defender who uses his size, athleticism and elite processing to disrupt a run game or pass attack. He’s a turnover generator, producing a team record 13 interceptions during his collegiate career. Nubin was also a regular on special-teams coverages all five seasons in Minneapolis, producing 14 career tackles.
25. Cooper Beebe, OL, Kansas St., Sr., 6-3, 322
Beebe was a former three-star recruit at defensive tackle before switching to the offensive line shortly after enrolling at Manhattan. He was a consensus first-team All-American, a William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman) finalist, a Lombardi Award semifinalist and an Outland Trophy finalist for the Wildcats last season. In 48 collegiate starts, the two-time team captain was primarily a left guard, but he also started at both tackle spots. He’s a technician with quick feet and plays with a wide base, but short arms will keep him at guard in the pros.
26. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers, Sr., 5-11, 187
Melton was a four-year starter for the Scarlet Knights, producing 30 passes defensed and eight interceptions over the last three seasons. He’s a physical, explosive ball-hawk with inside-outside versatility. His aggressive nature occasionally draws a flag and he needs to be a more consistent tackler (12 missed tackles in 2023), but those are both coachable offenses. Melton blocked four punts in his career, including an FBS-best three blocked kicks in 2022.
27. Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri, Sr., 5-11, 179
Abrams-Draine is a former wide receiver who was selected first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American last season. Size will be an issue for some teams — he might not be an asset against the run in the NFL — but he held up well at college football’s highest level while essentially learning on the job. Abrams-Draine produced 40 passes defensed and seven interceptions the last three seasons. He could begin his NFL career as a return specialist while he continues to learn the nuances and develop the anticipation required to play the position.
28. Trey Benson, RB, Florida St., Jr., 6-0, 216
This former three-star recruit transferred from Oregon after two seasons (and a major knee injury). Benson is a chiseled, relentless runner with track speed, but he’s a work-in-progress on passing downs. Although, his big-play ability is omnipresent. He scored three touchdowns of 80-plus yards (in three different ways) for the Seminoles. Benson had just two seasons of collegiate wear and tear, and he only hit the 20-carry mark in one game.
29. Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri, Sr., 5-11, 183
The three-star recruit passed on offers from Alabama and Texas to join the Tigers. Rakestraw wins with physicality. He’s strong, but he doesn’t have the speed most teams seek from the position in the early rounds. However, he does play with a competitive swagger that’s undeniable. He’s a willing run defender, but the lack of ball production is concerning (he only had one interception in 36 career games). So is his injury history. He suffered a torn ACL in 2021 and struggled with a groin injury and a core muscle injury last season.
30. Michael Hall Jr., DT, Ohio St., So., 6-3, 290
Hall is considered undersized for the interior, but the former four-star recruit has proven capable of handling the responsibility due to his elite strength and athletic ability. The Buckeyes utilized him at every position on the D-line. Hall has the movement skills to be a productive pass-rusher in the pros, but he’ll need to develop a better plan with his hands. He’s still just 20 years old.
32. TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa St., Sr., 6-0, 194
The three-star recruit was a wide receiver when he first joined the Cyclones before becoming a three-year starter at cornerback. Tampa’s size, speed and physical mentality is ideal for bump-and-run coverage. He gambles a bit, but his ball skills and long arms usually bail him out.
33. Christian Haynes, OL, Connecticut, Sr., 6-2, 317
Haynes was a four-year starting right guard for the Huskies, finishing his career with 49 straight starts. He’s a sturdy, powerful blocker who plays with tremendous physicality. The second-team All-American excels in space and features the athleticism to impact the second level. Haynes is an exceptional puller and zone blocker. He’s a plus-pass protector and a finisher in the run game. He showcased his entire skillset during Senior Bowl week and performed well at the combine. Haynes has played almost exclusively on losing teams dating back to high school, but if you watched him, you’d think the national championship was on the line every snap.
34. Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami, Jr., 5-11, 202
The former four-star recruit thrives in coverage or as a run defender. Kinchens was the first Cane to reach double-digit career interceptions (11) since Sean Taylor. Ed Reed is the only other Miami player to do it this century. Kinchens doesn’t feature a lot of premium athletic traits, and his draft stock has taken a dip since running a 4.65 40-yard dash at the combine, but it’s not like he’s walking around out there. He’s more smooth in his movement than explosive and it’s hard to argue with his consistent results. He’s a first-team All-American (2022), two-time first-team All-ACC playmaker who wins with his toughness, instincts and intelligence.
35. Braden Fiske, DT, Florida St., Sr., 6-4, 292
The Western Michigan transfer wins with strength and athleticism. Fiske is explosive off the ball considering his size and is developing a solid pass-rush repertoire. His hand usage is a work-in-progress, which is a bit concerning considering he’s a sixth-year senior (he’s 24 years old), but an impressive performance during Senior Bowl practices and in Indianapolis at the combine has significantly boosted his draft stock.
36. Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina, Sr., 6-1, 234
Gray was a three-star recruit who became a three-year starter for the Tar Heels, producing 100-plus tackles his final three seasons in Chapel Hill. He was the only Power 5 player to average double-digit tackles per game in both 2022 and 2023. He was a multiyear team captain in both high school and college. Gray needs to bulk up a bit, and his aggressive nature can be used against him at times, but his premium athleticism, production and football IQ is indicative of an impact player in the pros.
37. Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon, Jr., 6-1, 176
Franklin was the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class. He features a rare size-speed-agility combination and projects to be a major open-field, big-play threat. He produced eight receptions of 40-plus yards last season. For being such a burner, he’s actually a crafty route-runner too, although I’d like to see him expand his route tree. Franklin led the Pac-12 in TD receptions each of the last two seasons, and his 25 career touchdowns are a school-record. Only Marvin Harrison Jr. had more TD catches the last two seasons. Franklin will need to get stronger or NFL press corners will bully him and focus drops are part of the package.
38. Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee, Jr., 5-10, 210
Wright didn’t start a single game for the Volunteers his sophom*ore season, but led the team in rushing nonetheless with 875 yards and 10 TDs. He did it again as a full-time starter his junior season, gaining more yards (1,013) despite fewer carries, leading all FBS running backs in yards per carry (7.4). Wright is an explosive back with good size and breakaway speed, a quarter of his runs went for 10-plus yards (tops in the FBS). Mastering pass-protection and securing the football will determine whether he reaches his full potential in the pros.
39. Cole Bishop, S, Utah, Jr., 6-2, 206
A three-year starter for the Utes, Bishop was a standout lacrosse player in high school. He’s an enforcer with the size and toughness NFL teams covet. He’s athletic enough to neutralize tight ends in man coverage — a skill he showcased during Senior Bowl week — and can make plays at all three levels of the field. His hustle doesn’t have an off switch, but his overaggressive tendencies make him a target for misdirection and occasionally leads to overruns.
40. Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson, Sr., 6-4, 294
Originally from Nigeria, Orhorhoro moved to the United States at the age of 9. He excelled at basketball before switching to football in his junior year of high school. Orhorhoro possesses the power to move the pocket and can shed blockers consistently to get to the ball carrier as a run defender. He’ll need to develop a pass rush move other than the bull rush in the NFL, where he can’t just overpower most linemen. The right defensive line coach will be crucial in helping Orhorhoro reach his immense potential.
41. MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC, Jr., 5-8, 220
Lloyd was the No. 5 running back in the 2020 recruiting class and spent three seasons at South Carolina before transferring to the west coast. He features enough shake-and-bake to torment open-field tacklers and is a creative playmaker with the ball in his hands. Lloyd was one of only five FBS running backs to average more than 7.0 yards per carry last season. There’s untapped potential as a pass-catcher, but he’s unproven in pass-protection. There are also ball-security issues and durability concerns. Lloyd tore his ACL in 2020 and also missed time during his sophom*ore and junior seasons.
42. Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas St., Jr., 6-3, 250
Sinnott was a former no-star recruit who was a standout hockey player as a high-schooler in Iowa, an all-state first baseman and power-hitting lefty in baseball and lettered in golf, tennis and track. Surprisingly, he received only one FCS offer out of high school, so he decided to walk on for the Wildcats, where he earned two first-team All-Big 12 selections. Sinnott led the team in receiving yards (676) and TD receptions (six) last season, plus he won the Lowman Trophy, given to the nation’s top fullback. He may not be a fit for every scheme, but he offers the combination of size, big-play ability and athleticism others in a thin class for the position do not. He produced four receptions of 40-plus yards last season. Sinnott led all tight ends in the three-cone (6.82 seconds), vertical (40 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, 6 inches) at the combine.
43. Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington, So., 6-1, 203
After one season at Texas Tech, the former three-star recruit’s production steadily increased each of his three seasons with the Huskies, finally producing 69 receptions for 1,159 yards and nine TD receptions last season. Polk is big and tough enough with strong hands to work over the middle, but features great body control and enough speed to win deep as well. He isn’t an elite RAC threat, but few prospects in this class can compete with his contested-catch skills.
44. Jonah Elliss, Edge, Utah, Jr., 6-2, 243
Elliss needs to get stronger, but he’s quick off the ball and already has several effective pass-rush moves in his toolbox. His father, Luther, had a 10-year NFL career and was a two-time Pro Bowler, and he currently has three brothers in the league as well.
45. Javon Bullard, S, Georgia, Jr., 5-10, 198
Bullard was the Defensive MVP of the Bulldogs’ CFP Semifinal and National Championship victories in 2022. He was also voted the top safety on the American team during Senior Bowl practices earlier this year, so it’s clear he can rise to the occasion. He’s a bit undersized for the position, and lacks premium athletic traits, but he could thrive as a big nickel in run support. Bullard’s spatial awareness, processing skills and football IQ give him an edge in coverage, but a defensive coaching staff will have to be mindful of the matchup. He doesn’t lack physicality when he tackles, but he is inconsistent when wrapping up.
46. T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas, Sr., 6-4, 366
The Outland Trophy winner features an immovable base against the run and is capable of collapsing the pocket as a pass rusher. Sweat eats blocks like, well, I’m assuming everything else on his plate. Conditioning will be a concern, as will a recent DWI arrest, but Sweat is nimble on his feet for someone pushing 370 pounds. You simply can’t teach his size.
47. Calen Bullock, S, USC, Jr., 6-2, 188
Bullock was the No. 7 athlete in the 2021 recruiting class. He played both free safety and nickel for the Trojans, intercepting nine passes in three seasons while averaging 23.7 yards per return. He was one of just eight FBS players with at least nine interceptions and two pick-sixes the last three seasons. As a run defender, Bullock’s poor recognition and bad angles were one of the reasons it seemed like every time you looked up, someone was breaking a big play or scoring a touchdown on USC’s porous defense. Perhaps an NFL strength program will help him fill out his thin frame, but he’s already a good athlete with excellent speed, quick processing capabilities and top-tier ball skills. It wouldn’t shock me if a team targets him as a cornerback. Bullock is one of the few prospects in this class who won’t be able to legally pop champagne during draft weekend.
48. Brandon Dorlus, DT, Oregon, Sr., 6-3, 283
Dorlus is a plug-and-play pass rusher from the interior, with an array of pass-rush moves, but he’s kind of a tweener. He primarily played off the edge for the Ducks, but his athleticism won’t translate there in the pros. Still, he’s a high-floor, high-character player who can contribute right away.
49. Tanor Bortolini, OL, Wisconsin, Sr., 6-4, 303
Bortolini put on one of the more impressive performances for an O-lineman at the combine, where his 40-yard dash (4.94) tied for second and his two agility runs (4.28 short shuttle and 7.16 three-cone) were first — the three-cone mark broke Jason Kelce’s combine-record for interior lineman. On top of the top-tier athleticism, he’s also highly intelligent (recruited by Harvard and Yale), and features premium versatility. He logged starts at five different positions, including center, both guard positions, right tackle and tight end. Bortolini missed five total games in 2021 and 2022 due to injuries to his right knee.
50. Adisa Isaac, Edge, Penn St., Jr., 6-4, 247
Isaac features a solid combination of size, strength and athleticism. He’s proven effective as a partner running D-line games (stunts and twists), and demonstrated resilience after returning to full capacity following a ruptured Achilles in 2021. Isaac was named the Nittany Lions’ defensive MVP after producing a career-high 7.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss last season.
