2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Darius Stills
Darius Stills has a natural flair as an inside pass-rusher that will appeal to teams on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Darius Stills has a natural flair as an inside pass-rusher that will appeal to teams on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Caden Sterns has been on draft radars since his freshman season. Sterns shows some very good traits, but in a stacked safety class, is he good enough to be selected ahead of some other star players? Let’s find out.
John Bates has the potential to make it as a classic ‘Y’ tight end or H-Back at the next level, provided teams aren’t fooled by his lack of production at Boise State. He’s got late-round steal potential for an NFL franchise ready to coach up a prospect.
The first thought that comes to mind with a USC Safety is the legendary Troy Polamalu. Coincidentally, the Steelers legend has taken the reigning Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year Talanoa Hufanga under his wing.
The son of a former Pro Bowl cornerback, Patrick Surtain II is walking in his father’s footsteps as a shutdown corner. He stepped in from day one as a freshman and immediately impacted the Crimson Tide defense. Surtain is the surest thing on the defensive side of the ball going into the NFL Draft. He is very pro-ready and he looks to make a seamless transition.
In a loaded safety class, James Wiggins has really not gotten much media attention. After starting for Cincinnati in 2018, Wiggins has had a bit of an injury-riddled career. After missing the 2019 season, he led the Bearcats’ defense to a New Year’s Six Bowl in 2020. Wiggins is a superb playmaker at the safety spot, but will his style translate to the NFL? Let’s dive in.
Tony Poljan has the raw physical gifts that should convince a team to take a leap of faith during the late rounds of the 2021 NFL draft. A former college quarterback who converted to tight end, Poljan has tremendous upside but needs a lot of work to refine his game. Even so, you can bet more than a few coaches will be tempted by a versatile pass-catcher who will be a size mismatch in the pros.
Coxie played two games in the 2020 season before opting out and declaring for the NFL draft. His 2018 and 2019 seasons were impressive as he put up 72 catches for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018, and 76 catches for 1,276 yards for nine touchdowns in 2019. He’s not going to be a burner with his speed but he has the size and wingspan to be a contested catch/big body receiver at the NFL level. Coxie has shown production throughout his college career and has play-making skills some NFL teams will covet.
Jackson Carman is a huge left tackle that has protected Trevor Lawrence’s blindside for the last two years. As soon as you watch Carman play, you notice his serious power. At 325 pounds, Carman can put guys through the floor.
Frank Darby was supposed to have a breakout senior season as the number one receiver at Arizona State following in Brandon Aiyuk’s footsteps. However, injuries did not allow Darby to have that opportunity. He is a risky pick for NFL teams without much recent tape but boasts a lot of potential as a prospect. Let’s take a look at Darby’s skillset.
In an absolutely stacked wide receiver class in this year’s NFL Draft, guys are certainly going to slip underneath the cracks and fall to teams in the later rounds. Brennan Eagles could be one of these players.
A few weeks ago, Paris Ford was getting serious draft hype. After a poor performance at his pro day, his stock has diminished. Measurements are not everything, however, and Ford could provide some big value for a team in need of safety help.
Darius Stills has a natural flair as an inside pass-rusher that will appeal to teams on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Caden Sterns has been on draft radars since his freshman season. Sterns shows some very good traits, but in a stacked safety class, is he good enough to be selected ahead of some other star players? Let’s find out.
John Bates has the potential to make it as a classic ‘Y’ tight end or H-Back at the next level, provided teams aren’t fooled by his lack of production at Boise State. He’s got late-round steal potential for an NFL franchise ready to coach up a prospect.
The first thought that comes to mind with a USC Safety is the legendary Troy Polamalu. Coincidentally, the Steelers legend has taken the reigning Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year Talanoa Hufanga under his wing.
The son of a former Pro Bowl cornerback, Patrick Surtain II is walking in his father’s footsteps as a shutdown corner. He stepped in from day one as a freshman and immediately impacted the Crimson Tide defense. Surtain is the surest thing on the defensive side of the ball going into the NFL Draft. He is very pro-ready and he looks to make a seamless transition.
In a loaded safety class, James Wiggins has really not gotten much media attention. After starting for Cincinnati in 2018, Wiggins has had a bit of an injury-riddled career. After missing the 2019 season, he led the Bearcats’ defense to a New Year’s Six Bowl in 2020. Wiggins is a superb playmaker at the safety spot, but will his style translate to the NFL? Let’s dive in.
Tony Poljan has the raw physical gifts that should convince a team to take a leap of faith during the late rounds of the 2021 NFL draft. A former college quarterback who converted to tight end, Poljan has tremendous upside but needs a lot of work to refine his game. Even so, you can bet more than a few coaches will be tempted by a versatile pass-catcher who will be a size mismatch in the pros.
Coxie played two games in the 2020 season before opting out and declaring for the NFL draft. His 2018 and 2019 seasons were impressive as he put up 72 catches for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018, and 76 catches for 1,276 yards for nine touchdowns in 2019. He’s not going to be a burner with his speed but he has the size and wingspan to be a contested catch/big body receiver at the NFL level. Coxie has shown production throughout his college career and has play-making skills some NFL teams will covet.
Jackson Carman is a huge left tackle that has protected Trevor Lawrence’s blindside for the last two years. As soon as you watch Carman play, you notice his serious power. At 325 pounds, Carman can put guys through the floor.
Frank Darby was supposed to have a breakout senior season as the number one receiver at Arizona State following in Brandon Aiyuk’s footsteps. However, injuries did not allow Darby to have that opportunity. He is a risky pick for NFL teams without much recent tape but boasts a lot of potential as a prospect. Let’s take a look at Darby’s skillset.
In an absolutely stacked wide receiver class in this year’s NFL Draft, guys are certainly going to slip underneath the cracks and fall to teams in the later rounds. Brennan Eagles could be one of these players.
A few weeks ago, Paris Ford was getting serious draft hype. After a poor performance at his pro day, his stock has diminished. Measurements are not everything, however, and Ford could provide some big value for a team in need of safety help.
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