Can quibble with his tackling and ability to finish against the run, but he’s probably the best prospect regardless of position.įact: Racked up 34 1/2 sacks and 62 tackles for loss in 41 games and won the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation's top defensive player twice. Scouting report: Quick first step with an array and moves and power, and ability to dominate a game. 11 to Chicago in 2021).ģ) Houston Texans (from Arizona) - Will Anderson Jr., OLB, 6-3, 253, Alabama 15 to Washington in 2019) and Justin Fields (No. Notable: Third straight Ohio State starting quarterback drafted in the first round, following Dwayne Haskins (No. Can linger in the pocket and lock on receivers.įact: Threw 85 touchdown passes to break a Big Ten record held by Drew Brees for TDs over two seasons. Has shown above-average athleticism, but has seemed reluctant to use. Scouting report: Elite accuracy and touch combined with good size and arm strength. 1 overall in the NFL draft since QB Harry Gilmer by Washington in 1948.Ģ) Houston Texans - C.J. Notable: Alabama's first Heisman-winning quarterback is now the first Tide player taken No. Elite combination of instincts and intelligence with a good arm, but, boy, is he small for an NFL quarterback.įact: The national high school player of the year as a senior in California went on to become the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner as a sophomore at Alabama. Scouting report: Poised leader and creative playmaker, who excels at buying time while seeing the entire field. The players chosen in the first round Thursday of the NFL draft:ġ) Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young, QB, 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Alabama
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