by Frank Coyle & Pro Scouting Staff of Draft Insiders.com - 25th Season

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1 Safeties - Grade: B Positional Traits Best Athlete - Vonn Bell Man Cover - Vonn Bell Zone Cover - Karl Joseph Run Support - Sean Davis Best Tackler - Miles Killebrew Best Hands - DeAndre Houston-Carson Best Intangibles - Kevin Byard Ball Instincts - Karl Joseph Most Developed - Vonn Bell NFL Premier Players Earl Thomas Blue Chip - Vonn Bell Red Chip - Karl Joseph Rising - Sean Davis Falling - Jayron Kearse Underrated - Keanu Neal Overrated - DeAndre Houston-Carson Sleeper - Miles Killebrew Boom/Bust - Darian Thompson Hidden Gem - Kevin Byard Overdrafted - Tyvis Powell by Frank Coyle & Pro Scouting Staff of Draft Insiders.com - 25th Season NFL Teams in need: 1. Rams 5. Raiders 2. Chargers 6. Colts 3. Steelers 7. Browns 4. Giants 8. Texans Positional Overview: This year s safety group is an above average class at a critical position that has become more important with the focus on the passing game. Several highly regarded prospects figure in the top 100 selections with Vonn Bell a probable late 1st round pick. He is a fine blue chip prospect with the skills to play in all the packages and the defender with the most upside. Karl Joseph, Sean Davis, Jeremy Cash and KJ Dillon all figure in the top 100 selections. Joseph and Top Safety Prospects 1 * Vonn Bell - Ohio St 2 Karl Joseph - West Virginia 3 Sean Davis - Maryland 4 Jeremy Cash - Duke 5 KJ Dillon - West Virginia 6 Darian Thompson - Boise St 7 Kevin Byard - Middle Tennessee St 8 * Keanu Neal - Florida 9 Miles Killebrew - Southern Utah 10 * Tyvis Powell - Ohio St 11 Derrick Kindred - Texas Christian 12 DeAndre Houston-Carson - W&M 13 Justin Simmons - Boston College 14 Deon Bush - Miami 15 Kavon Frazier - Central Michigan 16 * Jayron Kearse - Clemson 17 * TJ Green - Clemson 18 Doug Middleton - Appalachian St. 19 Clayton Fejedelem - Illinois 20 Elijah Shumate - Notre Dame 21 Jordan Lucas - Penn St 22 Tevin Carter - Utah 23 Jamal Golden - Georgia Tech 24 Michael Caputo - Wisconsin 25 Jordan Lomax - Iowa Davis are very good well-rounded athletes who have moved into the top 50 selections off strong final seasons and might be over drafted off their upside potential. There are several early middle tier prospects like Cash, Dillon, Thompson, Powell and Killebrew that figure in the 3rd/early 4th rounds and potential NFL starters. Killebrew, Houston-Carson and Middleton are highly regarded small college kids with upside potential as pros and rising up the charts. Byard, Neal, Green and Houston-Carson are rising talented prospects with starting talent. There could be as many 12+ prospects selected over the top 150 selections. This year's class may produce as many as 20+ safeties drafted and another 20 as high priority FAs. 1. * Vonn Bell # , Ohio St - Sp Rating 90 Instinctive, versatile, junior free Key Factors safety enjoyed an impressive short Athletic Ability 8 career with the Buckeyes earning Big Speed 8 Ten honors his final two seasons. He Quickness 8 has cornerback size and talent with a Strength 8 free safety skill set. Plays the game Run Defense 8 fast and physical, frequently getting into the middle of the action. He can be inconsistent playing in the box though, where he can struggle to Zone Coverage Man Coverage Intangibles Ball Instincts work through contact. Good speed Key & Diagnose 8 Hindu Theory for a safety and able to transition quickly. Fine natural footwork with Devin McCourty smooth lateral movement and easily opens his hips to retain coverage. Very tenacious Draft Insiders Digest / 1

2 Draft Insiders Digest / 2 and goes full speed constantly. Takes precise angles to the ball and reacts quickly to what is happening. Moves well and maintains leverage to the sideline with good closing speed. Sound awareness and anticipation and does not get fooled by play action or counter plays. Will not give up on a play and often runs down ball-carriers from behind, even well downfield. In pass coverage, he is skilled at jumping routes, reading the QB and baiting throws. Plays single high safety well and drops over the slot receiver with the ability to jam and mirror in coverage. Plays bigger and tougher than his size with the ability to matchup with top receivers or take down big running backs. Lines up the defense and displays an unselfish team-first mentality. Highly dedicated with good training habits. Productive starter in only two seasons at the FBS level, creating 9 interceptions. While he needs to improve his technique and read his keys better in coverage, he is currently at a high level. Sufficient size and good flexibility, plus ball skills to compete for early time in the NFL. Shows the speed, quickness and athleticism to play cornerback with natural coverage skills and technique to play there at the NFL level. He has a good nose for the ball and the tenacity to make sure tackles in space and the ideal makeup for free safety. In zone coverage, he has nice development and the ability to read and react with fine vision and awareness to find the ball and finish. At safety, he shows very good range, catch-up speed, sound transitional skills and little wasted motion. Talent and level of development to become an immediate starter with the skills and determination to provide an early impact on package defenses especially in nickel situations. As a junior, he started 13 games and made 65 tackles with 1 TFL, 0 FF, 0 FR, 2 picks for 2 TDs, and 9 PBU. As a sophomore, he started 15 games and made 92 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 picks and 6 PBU. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 5 11 and 199 lbs. with 32 3/8 arms and did 16 reps. At his pro day, he ran a 4.51 time and added a 30.5 VL. He did very well in the positional drills, showing smooth hips and easy transition while dropping in coverage for a fine overall workout. Fast rising talented athlete and possible late first round pick with the skill set and temperament to be a rookie starter. Key contributor in the nickel and dime package. Smooth savvy defender with a fine LOD and very good ball skills. Rising top 30 prospect with high level of development and fine intangibles. Excellent addition with big upside to rank among the best free safeties in the game in a short time. Fast improving talent with Pro Bowl skill set. Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round 2. Karl Joseph #8-5-10, West Virginia - Sp Rating 88 Hard-hitting talented veteran safety has been the leader of the Key Factors Mountaineers' secondary for the Athletic Ability 8 Speed 8 past four seasons, until his college Quickness 8 career ended Oct 2015 due to a Strength 8 knee injury sustained in a noncontact drill. Prior to the injury, he Zone Coverage 8 Run Defense 8 was primed for a huge season and Man Coverage 7 in 4 games already had 5 picks. Intangibles 8 Stepped in as a full time starter in Ball Instincts as a true freshman. Was Key & Diagnose 8 named WVU Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman All-America and All-Big 12 Hindu Theory Conference honorable-mention team (AP). In 2013, he was named All-Big 12 Earl Thomas Conference honorable mention, while again starting every game. In 2014, was named 2014 WVU Team Captain and an All-Big 12 Conference 1st team selection by coaches. In 2015, at the time of his injury, ranked #1 nationally with 1.3 interceptions per game and #1 in the Big 12 with 1.5 passes defended per game. One of the most physical, hard-hitting players in the country. Craves and seeks to deliver the most bone crushing, violent hits, and does a fine job of timing them up to dislodge the ball. Displays an awesome closing burst, arriving with low pad level to maintain leverage, creating all the force possible as a tackler. He has instantaneous read-react ability and attacks with an all-out, explosive, aggressive manner with a motor that knows only one speed. Drives through his target upon contact and delivers some of the most jaw dropping hits you'll ever see. Passionate player and football is obviously very important to this young man. Proven consistent playmaker. Lined up in a variety of ways and produced however he was used. Usually a single-high safety, but often lined up over a slot receiver. Sometimes would creep down into the box and blitz off the edge was impressive results. Highly versatile with the range and instincts to play free in the deep middle and the toughness and run stopping ability to be the eighth man in the box. He has fine instincts for man-coverage, and reliable hands to hang on to his interception opportunities. Called upon to cover the Sooners' top receiver Sterling Shepard at times, and held his own. Keeps his head on a swivel in coverage and reacts to the ball

3 quickly. Attacks the throw at the catch point as if he was the receiver. Wants the interception if at all possible and won't settle for just knocking the ball down. Fine leaping ability and able to compete well for jump-ball throws. He was really coming on as a ball hawk when he went down with the knee. Five of his nine career picks came in the last 4 games he played at West Virginia. Plays all facets of the game with a strong sense of urgency. He does however, lack ideal size, especially for a heavy diet of playing in the box. His medicals need to check out coming off the knee, and those results will likely greatly impact his draft status. Once in the NFL, he'll need to be more judicious when it comes to the big hits, so as not to draw flags. If his knee gets a clean bill of health, he should be one of the first safeties taken, and there is really nothing he cannot do well at that position. In 2015, in just 4 games, he had 20 tackles, 2 TFL, one sack, 5 picks, one PBU, and 1 FR. In 2014, was 2nd on the team with 92 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1 pick, 3 PBU, 2 QB hurries and 3 FF. In 2013, totaled 68 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 pick, 4 PBU, 2 FF and 4 FR with 2 resulting in TDs. In 2012, as a freshman, led the team with 104 tackles. Also recorded 7 TFL, 1 sack, 2 picks, 6 PBU, 3 FF and 1 FR. For his career, totaled an impressive 8 FF and 6 FR. Best suited for playing single high or centerfield in a cover-2 zone scheme. Deceptive athleticism to be consistently reliable in deep man coverage. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 5 10 even and 205 lbs. with 32 1/8 arms. He did not workout. At his pro day, he did 19 reps only and did not workout. He has the size/speed ratio to be an eventual starter for either safety spot and compares to Earl Thomas in size, athleticism along with his strengths and weaknesses. Type with the toughness and tackling to play either free or strong safety. Shows flexible hips and quick footwork, though his instincts need to improve. Talent to surprise after he settles in a position and system. This is a high quality athlete and football player with experience to compete for time in different packages and an excellent addition. Probable early starting ability if he is healthy and refines in coverage. Tough special teams performer where he should be able to carve out a niche on coverage units as a gunner. Versatile prospect with fast developing talent and a three down defender. Rising marginal top 50 selection with impact talent. Draft Projection: 2nd Round 3. Sean Davis #21-6-1, Maryland - Sp Rating 85 Big, versatile, experienced senior Key Factors finished a well-rounded career that Athletic Ability 8 saw him lineup at both corner and Speed 8 safety. Physical defender played in Quickness 8 50 games during his three starting Strength 8 seasons. Played both corner and Run Defense 9 safety and is expected to return to Zone Coverage 8 deep patrol where he started as an Man Coverage 7 underclassman. His versatility Intangibles 8 strengthens his resume in the eyes Ball Instincts 8 of many scouts and he should continue to climb up draft boards with strong pre-draft Key & Diagnose 7 workouts. Named All-Big Ten honorable-mention in each the last two seasons. His Hindu Theory final two years at Maryland where at corner, he finished with 88 tackles, 3 Aaron Williams interceptions and 3 passes defended as a senior. Fine physique and height, relatively long 32 1/4 arms and solid frame for either position. Very aggressive in pursuit. Closes downhill hard. Displays the start/stop quickness to recover and change course mid play. Naturally smooth in coverage and closes to the ball well. Sticky hands and flexibility to adjust to the ball and pick it off. With the increasing popularity in bigger corners, he can handle press corner with improved footwork and technique. Fine fluidity in the open-field with the ability to finish with bone crushing tackles. High backpedal and slightly tight hips that hinders his ability to change directions and close. Able to turn, run and recover when ball is in the air. Reads routes well and dependable in coverage and seldom out of position. Can call defensive signals. Experienced at slot corner in sub packages with the ability to play bump and run well. Exceptional playing zone coverage with good eyes and capable of finishing with big hits. Covers tightly and will pinch down throwing lanes. Average to plant and drive on throws, though arrives with a physicality that forces turnovers. As a run defender, plays with a sense of urgency most of the time. Uses precise pursuit angles vs the run tracking high to low or lined up near or in the box. Physical thumper when tackling and many stops drop ball carriers in place. Decent instincts that needs some work. Carries out his assignments with a good football IQ and rarely takes a penalty. Scheme versatile with solid cover skills. Looks like an early NFL starter after extensive experience at a few positions and high grades. As a senior, he made 88 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3 picks, 5 FF and 3 PBU, starting 12 games. As a junior, he started 13 games and made 115 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, 8 PBU and no picks. Over his four-year career, Draft Insiders Digest / 3

4 he made 318 tackles with 10.5 TFL, 14 PBU, 6 FF and 5 picks. At the NFL Combine, he came in just over 6 1, 201 lbs. with 31 3/8 arms and 21 reps in the lifting. He ran 4.46 time with a 1.56 ten yard split, with a 37.5 VL and 10 6 BJ. He did 21 reps and had a 3.97 shuttle and 6.64 three cone. He did well in the positional drills for an outstanding overall workout. He compares well to Aaron Williams or Malcolm Jenkins in size, AA along with his strengths and weaknesses. He displays good recovery speed for the next level and can be effective in either a man or zone scheme. He has the size/speed ratio to be an intriguing prospect with early starting time after a long Big Ten career. Shows the toughness to win a gunner role as well as coverage defender in package defenses. Probable early/mid 2nd day pick off his talent and upside. Starting talent and a high ceiling in the right setting. Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round 4. Jeremy Cash #16-6-0, Duke - Sp Rating 85 Dynamic playmaking strong safety Key Factors racked up a ton of big plays in his Athletic Ability 8 three seasons on the Blue Devils Speed 7 defense. Originally enrolled at Ohio Quickness 8 St, but played only five games there Strength 8 in a reserve role as a true freshman Run Defense 8 in Transferred to Duke and sat Zone Coverage 8 out the requisite one season. Man Coverage 7 Immediately stepped into a starting Intangibles 8 role as a sophomore in 2013 and Ball Instincts 8 came on like gangbusters. Selected a 2nd-team All-American and 1st-team All-ACC. Key & Diagnose 8 In 2014, was selected a 2nd-team All-American and 2nd Team All-ACC. Was named a Hindu Theory unanimous First-team All-America and ACC Defensive Player of the Year in Donte Whitner Fine physical specimen with impressive overall muscularity, relatively long 32 3/8 arms and huge 10 1/2 hands. Usually lined up in the box as almost an extra linebacker, though often used in a nickel-back role too over a slot receiver. Displays outstanding initial quickness off the snap. Anticipates very well. Sometimes moves up across from an inside gap just before the snap and fires across the line before the linemen can barely get out of their stance. Very impressive timing when he comes on a delayed blitz. Readreacts very well and chases and closes on the ball with a vengeance. Displays almost instant acceleration and covers short-areas in a blur. Disruptive and brings impact. Plays the run in all facets about as well as any safety in recent memory. Nearly impossible to block when he's on his track toward the ball-carrier and is smelling blood. When closing down on the inside runs, his agility and lateral quickness are more than most linemen can consistently handle. Consistently sound tackling form. Comes in low and wraps up well. Ball-carriers seldom escape his grasp. Less often used in coverage, but often enough to see his has good instincts and awareness, especially on underneath and intermediate routes where the play is in front of him. Less experienced covering the deeper portions of the field, but not someone you'd want to sell short there. Pure football player that can be lined up somewhere and turned loose to wreak havoc on an offense. Could be ideal in a role such as Deone Bucannon plays for the Cardinals. Broke his wrist late last season which required surgery and will need to be checked out. Did not workout at the NFL Combine, due to the wrist and a hamstring injury. Not used much in man coverage and may not be an asset if asked to do that early in the NFL. Change of direction skills in coverage are just average. But if a team is looking for an in-the-box safety or a safety-linebacker hybrid, it would be difficult to find a better choice than Cash. In 2015, totaled 101 tackles, 18 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 8 QB hurries, 4 PBU, 3 FF and 1 FR. In 2014, totaled 111 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 5 QB hurries, 2 picks, 7 PBU and 4 FF. In 2013, totaled 121 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 4 picks, 4 PBU, 2 QB hurries and 2 FF. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 even and 212 lbs. with 32 3/8 arms but did not workout due to injuries. At his pro day, he did 13 reps only. In pass coverage, he shows decent hip flexibility to transition and retain his speed. Maintains sound positioning to play the back quarter with the skills to also be a starting free safety. This is an aggressive developing defender who needs refinement on his man coverage skills to become a pro playmaker. Marginal top 75 prospect with well-rounded skill set to start fairly early as a pro. Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round Draft Insiders Digest / 4

5 5. K.J. Dillon #9-6-0, West Virginia - Sp Rating 82 Productive senior really stepped up for the Key Factors Mountaineers after more heralded teammate Athletic Ability 8 Karl Joseph went out with an early season Speed 7 injury. Earned All-Big 12 Second-team honors Quickness 7 in 2015 and was also invited to the Senior Strength 8 Bowl. Basically able to do about every job one Run Defense 8 would expect or want from a starting safety. He Zone Coverage 8 is strong vs the run and pass with fine size and overall athleticism. Experienced and effective playing either high or in the box. Very capable Man Coverage Intangibles Ball Instincts in pass coverage, especially for a safety. Often Key & Diagnose 7 lined across from the slot receiver and was Hindu Theory effectively able to cover either man-to-man or in Glover Quin zone. Shows fine vision and awareness. Recognizes routes, anticipates well, reads the QB and displays a fine closing burst to contest the pass at the catch point consistently. Excellent leaping ability and the hand-eye coordination to compete well on jump-balls. His coverage ability could allow him to compete for a slot corner role too. Versus the run, readreacts quickly with good vision to find the ball and get downhill in a hurry. His quickness and agility help him evade blockers and make plays behind the line. Can get physical when tackling at times, but not to the degree Joseph does. Tackling is generally reliable and effective though. Energetic high motor player who goes and goes like the Energizer Bunny. Would benefit from spending more time in the weight room and building additional core and upper body strength. Also needs to become more consistent in his tackling technique. Overall, there isn't much not like with this player. In 2015, totaled 55 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 2 picks, 8 PBU, 1 QB hurry and 1 FF. In 2014, totaled 62 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 1 sack, 3 picks with 1 returned for a TD, 7 PBU, and 3 QB hurries. In 2013, totaled 28 tackles, 3 TFL, 6 PBU and 1 FR as a part time starter. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 and 210 lbs. with 31 5/8 arms. He did 11 reps and ran a 4.53 time with a 1.58 ten split and 10 1 BJ. At his pro day, he did a 28 VL and added a 4.43 shuttle and 7.27 three cone time with good positional drills. Underrated aggressive safety who came on strong over the 2015 season. Wellrounded for both run support and coverage responsibilities. Top special teams defender and possible gunner. Rising 100 prospect with fast developing skill set to start at some point of his career. Factor in the dime package with fine versatility and intangibles. Draft Projection: 3rd-4th Round 6. Darian Thompson #4-6-2, Boise St - Sp Rating 82 Rangy, senior ball hawk has been a key contributor on the Broncos defense the past Key Factors Athletic Ability 7 four seasons. Stepped into the starting lineup Speed 7 in the eighth game of his freshman season Quickness 7 and held the job ever since. Very durable. Strength 7 Started 44 of 51 total games played, and Run Defense 7 became the MWC career interceptions leader Zone Coverage 8 with 19. Named to various All-American 2nd Man Coverage 7 team and All-MWC 1st-team, each of his last Intangibles 8 two seasons. Tall, well-built physique. Ball Instincts 8 Obviously spends time in the weight room. Key & Diagnose 8 Consistently alert and aware playmaker with fine range and field speed. Displays fine readreact ability on underneath routes, that he Hindu Theory Michael Griffin often successfully jumps and gets his hands on the ball. Recognizes routes as they are developing. Displays good vision for reading the QB. Student of the game and makes sure he studies and knows his opponent's tendencies. Decisive physical downhill attacker that isn't afraid of contact. Willing to take on pulling linemen to disrupt running plays. Shows the agility to slip through the trash and take down the ball-carrier as well. Spends a lot of time on the other side of the line when attacking the run. Superior awareness and ball-skills. Closes strongly to the ball at the catch point with his primary goal of making interceptions. Fine body control and has Draft Insiders Digest / 5

6 Draft Insiders Digest / 6 made some impressive acrobatic diving plays on the ball during his career. High character individual and natural leader that teammates gravitate to. Somewhat stiff in the lower body. Maybe too muscled up. Looks high in his pedal and doesn't hip flip smoothly and can lose a step in transition. Relatively short 30 3/8 arms. At times will use too sharp of pursuit angles and let the runner get past. Gets out of control sometimes when breaking down to tackle on the move. Change of direction stiffness and average catch up speed put him at a disadvantage if he takes many false steps. Sometimes keeps his eyes on the QB too long and loses a step in coverage. Much more effective when everything is in front of him than when trying to turn and cover deep with his back to the QB. The tendency to be overly aggressive causes him to give up some big plays, but his playmaking and ball skills help him rack up his share of big plays too. Maybe too inconsistent to start off as single-high free safety, but his ability to attack downhill and make plays on the ball are traits that interest most coaches. In 2015, totaled 65 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 1 sack, 5 picks, 4 PBU, and 2 FF. In 2014, totaled 71 tackles, 5 TFL, 7 picks and 1 PBU. In 2013, totaled 63 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 4 picks, 1 PBU and 1 FF. In 2012, totaled 43 tackles, 3 picks, 3 PBU and 1 FF. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 2 and 208 lbs. with 30 3/8 arms. He did 12 reps and ran a 4.69 time with 32.5 VL, 9 10 BJ and added a 4.33 shuttle and 7.26 three cone time with good positional drills. In pass coverage, he shows only average hip flexibility to transition and retain his speed. Maintains sound positioning to play the back quarter with the skills to be a starting free safety. This is an aggressive developing centerfielder who can drop over the slot receiver and matchup. Needs refinement on his tackling skills to become a pro playmaker. Marginal top 100 prospect with well-rounded skill set to start early. Good for package defense. Draft Projection: 3rd-4th Round 7. Kevin Byard # , Middle Tennessee St - Sp Rating 80 Standout all around performer at safety is the unquestioned leader of the Blue Raiders' defense. He's been a four-time all-conference pick. Initially was a 2nd-Team All-Sun Key Factors Belt pick and FWAA Freshman All-American in 2012, followed up by earning Athletic Ability 8 Speed 8 honorable mention C-USA in 2013 and 1st team honors in C-USA the past two Quickness 7 seasons. Owns an impressive muscular well-built physique. The QB of the defense Strength 7 with a very high football IQ. Makes sure everyone is in their proper alignment. High Run Defense 7 motor, fine character and a locker room leader. Shows sound route recognition from Zone Coverage 8 time spent in the film room. Background as a wide receiver in HS is apparent as he Man Coverage 7 tracks and plays the ball well, and displays sound technique in all types of coverage. Intangibles 8 Able to read the QB's eyes very well, which helps him read the route and know where Ball Instincts 8 the ball is likely to be going. Able to often use his athleticism and aggressiveness to Key & Diagnose 8 out-position the receiver at the catch point. Displays strong natural hands to extend Hindu Theory and pluck the ball which traces back to his time and experience as a wideout. Shows Tashaun Gipson excellent hip flexibility and fine change-of-direction skills. Very good initial quickness and gets to full speed almost instantly. Possesses outstanding long speed in pursuit, evidenced by catching Kenyan Drake from behind after initially getting blocked, disengaging and chasing him about 60 yards downfield with no angle of pursuit. While Middle Tennessee as a whole was over matched by Alabama, he did not look like over his head covering their receivers. Causes a lot of turnovers with 5 career forced fumbles to go along with his 19 career interceptions. Aggressive run defender who will attack downhill with reckless abandon. Sound dependable open-field tackler who understands the concept of face up wrap up. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Able to set up and follow his blocks very well, with a 19.8 average per pick and 4 taken back for TDs. Performed very well during his week at the Senior Bowl and fit right in with all the bigger name athletes from the major programs. Shorter than optimum and is not a big hitter despite his compact muscularity. Makes a lot of ankle and drag down tackles, rather than looking to light up a ball-carrier. In 2015, totaled 66 tackles, 1 TFL, 4 picks, and 6 PBU. In 2014, also totaled 66 tackles, 3 TFL, 6 picks, 4 PBU, 2 FF, a blocked kick, and on the only punt return of his career, ran it back 76 yards for a TD. In 2013, totaled 106 tackles, 1 TFL, 5 picks with 2 returned for TDs, 5 PBU, 1 FF and 1 FR. In 2012, totaled 74 tackles, 4 picks with 2 returned for TDs, 2 PBU and 2 FF. He did not attend the NFL Combine. At his pro day, he came in at over 5 11 and 212 lbs. and did 22 reps. He ran a 4.46 time with a 38 VL and 10 BJ. He had a 4.20 shuttle and 6.73 three cone. He did well in the positional drills to complete an excellent. Will overcompensate in his reads and can be moved off his spot. At times, he can get beaten deep, though usually maintains fine deep responsibility. Very durable in college with no missed games, though his narrow frame may not hold up against the physicality at the next level. He has some deficiencies in coverage and is not a physical thumper in run support. Type with the mental and physical toughness to also be a special teams defender. Capable of winning role in package defenses once he settles in and play the back quarter. Currently, he has improved to match up with fast receivers with underrated recovery

7 speed. Rising early middle round pick and a marginal top prospect. Underrated athlete with very good measurables and production. Quality special teams performer with impact on coverage units. Eventual starter with developing skills to continue to improve and be a huge surprise within a short time. Draft Projection: 3rdth Round 8. * Keanu Neal #42-6-0, Florida - Sp Rating 78 Versatile, athletic junior has played both safety spots during his season and a half as Key Factors a regular starter and key member of the Gator defense. Formerly a Florida HS allstate pick as a junior. As a freshman at Florida, he tied for the team lead in special Athletic Ability 7 Speed 7 teams tackles. Despite missing two games in both his sophomore and junior seasons, Quickness 7 he was able to post impressive numbers. Possesses an athletic well-developed Strength 8 physique with long 32 3/4 arms. Reliable run stopper. Hard-hitting, violent tackler that Run Defense 8 wraps up and drives through the ball-carrier. Attacks downhill well in run support. Zone Coverage 8 Fiery and intense player that demonstrates impressive hip roll and tenacious striking Man Coverage 7 power. Displays fine initial quickness and goes from 0 to 60 in a blur. Fluid mover for Intangibles 7 his size and plays under control in the open-field. Steady consistent effort, displaying Ball Instincts 8 practical range. Dedicated performer that will play through pain. Known for his fine Key & Diagnose 8 Hindu Theory character. Solid read-react ability in coverage. Instant closer after the catch. Lined up at both the single-high safety or down in the box. Also covered slot receivers at times. Morgan Burnett Versatile experience in the various DB roles. Plays with a fine motor and never seems to slow down. Exhibited some development playing the deep middle in coverage, but his most dynamic characteristic is as a downhill enforcer, with nasty intentions, looking to jack up ball-carriers. Loves to hit and feeds off contact, but needs to wrap up more consistently and improve his pursuit angles. Looks like an eventual NFL starter after he becomes more disciplined. In the meantime, he should be a special-teams asset. In 2015, totaled 96 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 pick, 1 PBU and 1 FF. In 2013, totaled 45 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 picks, 4 PBU, 1 FF and 1 FR. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 and 211 lbs. with 32 3/4 arms, ran a 4.62 with a 1.62 ten-yard time. He did 17 reps in lifting with a 38 VL and an 11 BJ and added a 4.38 shuttle and 7.09 three cone times. Looked good in the positional drills for a very fine overall workout. He moves fairly well in the secondary with good initial reads and the ability to flow and play sound positioning. Physical and mental skills teams want in a safety, though he needs development in coverage before challenging for playing time. Lacks the recovery speed to match up with fast receivers that could hinder him from playing in certain packages. Adequate COD necessary for coverage and is a very strong tackler at both the line and in space to be effective for the dime package. Some durability issues after missing time the past two seasons. Defender brings a physical brand of play that should earn him a key role on special teams. Rising top 100 prospect with skills to become a good gunner on special teams and a fine 3rd day bargain. Probable starting strong safety with development. Although he played 2-deep and single-high roles, his size and tenaciousness may be better near the line of scrimmage or in the box. He has the size, athleticism and natural talent to be an NFL starter. Underrated defender and rising quickly after NFL Combine. Draft Projection: 3rd-4th Round 9. Miles Killebrew #28-6-2, Southern Utah - Sp Rating 78 Big, physical, hard-hitting strong safety has been among the most productive defenders in the country during his four seasons in Cedar City. He earned All-Big Sky Key Factors Athletic Ability 7 honors every season. Honorable Mention in both 2012 and 2013, followed by 2nd Speed 7 Team in 2014 and 1st Team in After redshirting in 2011, he stepped into the Quickness 7 starting strong safety role in 2012 and never looked back. Ideally built for strong Strength 8 safety with fine overall muscle development and definition. Displays good functional Run Defense 8 speed with long powerful strides that give him a lot of range. Usually aligned near the Zone Coverage 8 line of scrimmage, but also at times as a free single-high, where he was called upon Man Coverage 7 to cover the deep middle. Shows a smooth backpedal with decent hip flexibility to Intangibles 7 transition and change directions pretty well as big muscular strong safeties go. Ball Instincts 7 Usually closes very decisively and can deliver some violent impressive hits that puts Key & Diagnose 7 ball-carriers on their backs. Consistently physical when playing the run, coming Hindu Theory downhill with some thump behind his pads always trying to light up the runner. George Iloka Displays little regard for his body. More effective and physical tackling when filling a gap where the runner is less able get off his track. Despite having acceptable NFL range, he's most effective in Draft Insiders Digest / 7

8 Draft Insiders Digest / 8 close quarters. At times, on the 2nd level, seems to let the play come to him and gets caught flat footed where a good juke or jump cut will have him flailing at air. On special-teams, he is very experienced and productive, including having 3 blocked kicks at SUU. One of the leaders on the Thunderbirds roster, team captain and of high character. Lacks exceptional instincts. Read-react ability is rather average and needs to process what he sees before responding. At times, slow to key and diagnose and fails to recognize and anticipate plays as well as he should and hesitates in trusting his eyes. Sometimes gets out of control when attacking downhill, leaving himself in poor position for clean tackle attempts. Mediocre instincts effects range in pass coverage. At times, tends to look in the backfield too long and will allow receivers a chance to separate. May be an in-the-box safety only at the next level. Very physical player with a nasty demeanor on the field. Punishing intimidator as a tackler when the opportunity presents itself, but does not place the importance of a bone jarring hit over wrapping up and securing a clean tackle. Only average in coverage, but his size and physical nature make him productive as a run defender. In 2015, totaled 132 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 7 PBU and 2 blocked kicks. In 2014, totaled 101 tackles, 2 TFL, 3 picks with one TD return, 7 PBU, and 4 FF. In 2013, totaled 54 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 PBU, and 2 FR with one returned TD for 89 yards. In 2012, totaled 69 tackles, 1 TFL, 5 PBU, 1 FR returned 49 yards for a TD, and 1 blocked punt, that he also returned 41 yards for a TD. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 2 and 217 lbs. with 32 1/8 arms and ran a 4.65 time with a 1.65 ten split. He added 22 reps with 38 VL, 10 7 BJ, a 4.18 shuttle and 6.93 three cone time with good positional drills. Aggressive developing box safety who needs refinement on his coverage skills to become a playmaker. Premier special teams coverage defender and possible gunner. Marginal top 125 prospect with fast developing skill set to start fairly early as a pro. Draft Projection: 4th Round 10. * Tyvis Powell #23-6-3, Ohio St - Sp Rating 78 Physical redshirt junior completed a solid career, starting since his freshman season Key Factors while earning Big Ten honorable mention in Lanky rangy safety with smooth Athletic Ability 8 footwork and surprising change of direction skills to match up in coverage. Shows sub Speed speed that translates well in coverage to make plays on the ball consistently. Made Quickness 7 nice progress in man situations that he was exposed to in the Buckeyes defensive set. Strength 8 Well-rounded performer with the read-react ability and burst to close downhill Run Defense 8 decisively vs the run. Displays the body control and coordination to make plays in pass Zone Coverage 8 coverage. More effective when he can keep the play in front of him. Less consistent Man Coverage 7 and effective when he has to turn his back to the ball, though his length, reach and Intangibles 7 speed makes him a natural in the deep zone. Shows the discipline and range to get to Ball Instincts 7 the ball near the boundary. He has the fluid hips to turn and cover receivers tightly Key & Diagnose 7 downfield. Times the play well in coverage. Able to close and effect throws at the catch Hindu Theory point and totaled 8 interceptions and 9 PBUs in his career. His range is among the best William Moore in this class and ultimately can matchup with fast tight ends. In run support, he has the anticipation to read and close decisively using the right angles of pursuit. Though not a physical tackler, he has improved and breaks down better at the line to finish. Still missed too many tackles and must be sound in his wrap-up and stay clean more consistently to be effective. At times, can pack a wallop upon arriving at the ballcarrier and has the frame to be more physical. Effective keeping contain and leveraging in space. Aggressive to the ball, displaying fine confidence in his ball skills. Shows the body control and coordination to make the acrobatic play at times. Will allow receivers to box him out at times, especially in jump-ball situations. Above average speed to recover if he over commits with good hip flip and footwork to play tight man coverage downfield. Lacks dynamic athleticism with inconsistent instincts that may expose him when left on an island in coverage. Lacks consistency turning his head in coverage and can get too hands-on, bringing about penalties. Needs better jam technique when playing near the line and must be more consistent to finish once he makes contact. Ball skills and closing burst of a NFL free safety, though only average instincts and tackling ability currently. Despite a big frame, he lacks the physicality to be a rookie in the box type of strong safety. His range and speed are above average and he can be fine in matchups with fast receivers, though needs further development there. Makeup to become a very good special teams defender and possible rookie gunner. As a junior, he started 13 games and made 71 tackles with 1 TFL, 3 PBU and 3 picks. As a sophomore, he started 15 games and made 76 tackles with 2 TFL, 1 FF 4 PBU and 4 picks with 1 TD. For his career, he made 195 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 FF, 9 PBU and 8 picks. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 3 and 211 lbs. with 32 3/4 arms and 15 reps in the lifting. He ran 4.46 time with a 1.59 ten yard split, 34.5 VL and 10 BJ. He had a 4.25 shuttle and 7.03 three cone drill. He had good positional drills to complete a fine workout. Good speed and length to run and cover tight ends, though needs to prove he can match up in coverage and make plays on the

9 ball to earn pro starting time. Smart safety with adequate reactions and needs to work on his initial reads in coverage. Vulnerable to multiple moves and must show he can retain coverage in the deeper zones. Probably goes on the early 3rd day after a strong NFL Combine and pro day. Talent to challenge for playing time in a few roles especially the dime package with improvement. Earns his stripes on special teams where he has the tools to be a top coverage demon. Fast rising top 125 prospect with starting talent and a big upside as a pro. Draft Projection: 4th Round 11. Derrick Kindred # , Texas Christian - Sp Rating 75 Talented all around veteran safety has been a key part of the tough Horned Frogs defense in recent seasons. Full time starter as a junior and senior. Named honorable Key Factors Athletic Ability 7 mention All-Big 12 after his 2014 junior campaign. Broke his left collarbone three days Speed 8 before the start of his senior season, but played every game of 2015 anyway. A Quickness 8 remarkable display of toughness and dedication. Fine physique for the safety position. Strength 7 Used in both high and low alignments and looked equally comfortable in either place. Run Defense 7 Displays impressive range and with good speed and an extra gear when necessary in Zone Coverage 8 pursuit. He has a smooth backpedal, with decent ability to flip his hips and run well Man Coverage 7 with receivers on deep routes. Very alert and aware defending the underneath zones. Intangibles 8 Reads the QB and displays fine route recognition. Good burst to close out of his plant. Ball Instincts 8 Versus the run, he exhibits a tenacious demeanor, willing to attack downhill and Key & Diagnose 8 deliver some jarring hits. Leads well with his shoulder and drives through the ballcarrier. Usually comes in low and wraps securely, not missing many tackle attempts. T.J. Ward Hindu Theory When he grabs a hold of the runner he is very difficult to break free from. Fine instincts, read-reacts closes on the plays quickly and decisively. As he is so muscular, he can be somewhat deliberate in his change-of-direction, and nifty runners with lateral quickness can out juke him sometimes. At times will go for the cut block tackle instead of wrapping up and when he does the overall results are less impressive. Needs to do a more consistent job of tracking the deep ball. His ball skills and playmaking ability are more prevalent on the short to intermediate routes. Big hitter with good overall ball skills that diminish the farther down the field he is asked to cover. His toughness and grit should earn him a spot on special-teams if nothing else. Old school type safety who'll have to prove he can cover consistently at all depths if he is to earn a regular starting job. In 2015, totaled 87 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2 picks, 3 PBU, 2 FF and 1 FR. In 2014, totaled 80 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 picks, 5 PBU, 1 FF and 2 FR. In 2013, totaled 48 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 picks, 5 PBU and 1 FR. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 5 10 and 207 lbs. and did not lift. Ran a 4.50 time with a 1.57 ten split and added 37.5 VL, 10 3 BJ and added a 4.9 shuttle and 7.05 three cone with good positional drills. Type that will have to make roster as special teams defender and backup package defender. Coverage skills need to develop further for time in base defense. Development in coverage will determine if he can win playing time. Underrated prospect and falling through the cracks. Good emerging defender with skills to develop, surprise and fine 3rd day value. Draft Projection: 4th-5th Round 12. DeAndre Houston-Carson #36-6-1, William & Mary - Sp Rating 75 Lanky instinctive senior safety has been a fine performer in the CAA, starting all four seasons while earning honors the final two. Savvy athlete transitioned from a 1st team Key Factors Athletic Ability 8 CAA cornerback as a junior to a ball hawk 1st team All-American safety in With Speed 7 opposing offenses more cognizant of his ball hawking abilities as a safety, his big Quickness 7 plays remained at a high level. Lean, lanky frame with 30 1/8 arms and well-built Strength 7 physique throughout. Team captain with good leadership skills and capable of lining up Run Defense 7 the defense. Gets good breaks on the ball with a sudden first step even though he is a Zone Coverage 8 long-strider. He has smooth fluid hips and an extra gear to recover over the top on Man Coverage 7 vertical plays. Possesses superior ball-skills, exceptional body control and natural Intangibles 8 hands. Lines up secondary, makes adjustments and stays with his coverage Ball Instincts 8 responsibilities. Mirrors tight ends and anticipates routes. Consistent big play threat. Key & Diagnose 7 Uses fine instincts and toughness playing the run in the box. Usually breaks down well Hindu Theory to stop ball-carriers and wraps up with his arms securely. Aggressive attacking gaps Walt Aikens near the line with precise angles to finish. Technically sound tackler, though often a grab and drag down tackler. Maintains leverage to the sidelines. Very productive with above-average instincts and football intelligence. Experienced playing both deep and in the box, though may lack the physicality to play close to the line much in the NFL. His fine ball-skills should help him get drafted in the middle rounds, and possibly become a starter Draft Insiders Digest / 9

10 fairly soon in his career. As a senior, he started 13 games and made 109 tackles with 4.5 TFL, 1 sack, 4 picks, 3 PBU, 2 TDs and two blocked kicks. Earned All- American and CAA first team, in addition to VaSID Defensive Player of the Year. As a junior at cornerback, he started first 9 games before a season ending injury. He made 67 tackles with 2.5 TFL, 3 picks, 4 PBU and ranked 2nd in the nation with 4 blocked kicks. Over his career, he started 45 games with 293 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 1 FF, 2 sacks, 24 PBU, 10 picks and 9 blocked kicks. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 1 and 201 lbs. with 30 1/8 arms. He ran a 4.54 time with 13 reps. He added a 32.5 VL and 9 7 BJ. He had a 4.28 shuttle and 7.15 three cone drill times. He had good positional drills to complete a decent workout. Similar to Walt Aikens in size, skills and versatility. Over his career, he made nice improvement in coverage, reading the QB s eyes well and showing the ability to change directions with the range to make plays outside. Shows the speed and size to match up with fast wideouts and big tight ends in coverage. Must improve his jam at the LOS, mirror in the deeper areas and play proper positioning. At times, breaks down poorly in space when asked to tackle vs fast receivers and lacks the recovery speed to make up ground if beaten early on the down. Warrants an early middle round selection, though he needs time to be a three down defender. Premier kick blocker plus the makeup of a top gunner. Rising top 150 prospect can surprise and go in the middle 4th rounds. Nice upside if he proves up to the physical part of the game. Draft Projection: 4th-5th Round 13. Justin Simmons #27-6-2, Boston College - Sp Rating 70 Big savvy ball hawk has been an integral part of the BC defense over the past four seasons. Mostly played free safety, but also started six games in 2014 at corner, due Key Factors to injuries at that position. As a senior in 2015, earned All-ACC 2nd team honors from Athletic Ability 7 Speed 7 the media. Possesses a long, solid, well-built frame with wide shoulders and long 32 Quickness 7 5/8 arms. Considering his size, is deceptively agile with sudden acceleration. Displays Strength 8 good balance and sudden stop/start quickness. Has starting experience at cornerback Run Defense 8 and is effective in man coverage against most tight ends and bigger wideouts, often Zone Coverage 7 dropping down from single-high to fill the nickel-back role. Displays superb diagnostic Man Coverage 7 ability and route recognition, often sniffing out bubble screens and jumping routes. Intangibles 7 Puts in the extra time in preparation and studying tendencies. Exceptional vision, burst Ball Instincts 8 and assuredness to make successful plays on the ball. Breaks up passes that appear Key & Diagnose 8 to be sure catches and displays fine hands to make the pick. Shows fine field speed Hindu Theory and significant movement skills in every direction. Enthusiastic closer in coverage or Jaiquawn Jarrett when stopping the run. Sound textbook tackler in the open-field, delivering hard hits and decisively wraps up with his long arms. Experienced special teams performer with the toughness and competitiveness to remain playing in this role in the NFL. He has a long lanky frame and narrow hips, which likely precludes him gaining much additional muscle mass. Much better as a free safety prospect than cornerback for the NFL, though his experience, size and ball-skills could interest teams that play mostly press. He stays tall and lacks ideal hip flex which effects his change of direction ability. Struggled in some of the oneon-one drills at the Shrine Game practices, getting his feet crossed and not consistently covering receivers in reverse. In a fairly good safety class, his mixture of size, vision, ball-skills and consistent open-field tackling will enhance his standing with NFL teams. In 2015, totaled 67 tackles, 1 TFL, 5 picks, 2 PBU, 1 QB hurry, 2 FF and 3 FR. In 2014, totaled 76 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 2 picks, 5 PBU. In 2013, totaled 34 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 PBU, and 1 FR. In 2012, totaled 52 tackles, 1 pick, 4 PBU, and 2 FF. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 2 and 202 lbs. with 32 5/8 arms, ran a 4.52 with a 1.60 ten-yard time. He did 16 reps in lifting with a 40 VL and a 10 6 BJ and added a 3.85 shuttle and 6.58 three cone times. It was an excellent workout. Looked good in the positional drills for a fine overall workout that helped his cause. Shows the recovery speed to match up with fast receivers and could play over tight ends and cover into the middle/deeper zones. Good COD necessary for coverage and is a very strong tackler at both the line and in space to be effective for the dime package. Durable defender brings athleticism and smarts that should earn him a nickel backer type role plus defender on special teams. Rising top 150 prospect with skills to become a good gunner on special teams and a fine 3rd day bargain. Probable starting strong safety with development. May be better near the line of scrimmage or in the box. He has the size, athleticism and natural talent to earn an NFL starting job. Draft Projection: 5th Round Draft Insiders Digest / 10