His versatility will be viewed positively by NFL teams that like violent, aggressive defensive linemen. Allen is one of the best players in this class on film. But if the buzz growing around him is any indication, that stock could be on the rise. He is strong, and that translates well to the field. He has the first-step quickness to make plays behind the line of scrimmage and shock linemen. A tall player with the length and hand use to stand up blockers, Godin is an asset against the run and could be a 3-4 defensive end. Brown can play defensive end in a three-man front or even line up head-up on the center. But here's the truth about . Kpassagnon owned the Senior Bowl, routinely dominating the top offensive linemen with his repertoire of tools. Villanova is not known for sending players to the NFL. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. A two-year starter at Garden City Community College, Jeremy Faulk was far from our radar until a coach at a rival school tipped us off. Taylor is rarely moved and can hold the point of the attack. He then landed at Northeast Mississippi Community College before he transferred to West Georgia for his final two seasons. Tomlinson has two ACL tears in his past (2012, 2013) and didn't participate in the bench press at the combine because of a strained pectoral muscle. Brown is a wall in the middle of the defense or when setting the edge. The goal of the NFL Draft 400 series is to figure that out. It's time to talk draft Kansas City Chiefs fans . There's a few hundred people on hand speaking in hushed tones, if at all, while 20-somethings walk across a stage in their underwear. Without great size or speed, Smart has a limited ceiling. Wormley's film can be inconsistent. Villanova DL Tanoh Kpassagnon is 6067, 280, 1078 hands, 3478 arms. Kpassagnon accepted a scholarship to Villanova because of their business school which is one of the better business programs in the state. He has shown that he is adaptable, gaining 50 pounds since the beginning of college five years ago and transitioning from a three-sport athlete, to a tight end, to a defensive end earning All-Conference honors. Hester has been a productive player, notching 31.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. This applies to all positions across the board. Found insideIn Eat My Schwartz, Geoff and Mitch talk about the things that have made them the extraordinary people that they are: their close-knit and supportive family, their Jewish faith and traditions, their love of the game and drive for excellence ... 2020: 25 tackles (10.5 for loss), five sacks in five games. He has a name that takes practice to pronounce, and even still it is a mouthful to say. He has an ideal build for a nose tackle, but his lack of length may limit his ability to anchor over the center. If you comb through the list of longest arms and wingspans among defensive linemen, you'll also find Tanoh Kpassagnon (a former Kansas City Chiefs DE who was signed by the Saints in free agency . He posted just five sacks in college despite making 33 starts. Some at LSU compared him athletically to former Tiger Glenn Dorsey. CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Tanoh Kpassagnon #92 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes against James Daniels #68 of the Chicago Bears during a . A four-year starter at Colorado, Josh Tupou is projected as an NFL nose tackle. Johnson showed poor strength on film and in testing (19 bench reps), which is concerning for a player who will make his living stacking up blockers. Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! He has the body of an NFL defensive tackle and the versatility to play in a 30 or 40 front. Roberts is a blocking TE that can compliment Brate much more than a Njoku who would have to split snaps . Even though Tu'ikolovatu is not tall, he tends to play tall. A three-year starter at defensive end in Michigan's scheme, Chris Wormley has the power, size and length to align in multiple fronts. Arm length under 32 inches is also a problem for Tupou. The first step will be to build back the size and strength Brantley had when he played at 290-295 pounds; he was listed at 280 by Northwest Missouri State. He has upside and could become a solid rotational defensive lineman in his rookie season. 221-pound wide receiver with an 80 3/8-inch wingspan and 4.5 40-yard dash speed, Hollins has physical traits that get your attention. Or sign in with one of these services. "Airlines these days are trying to save money. Godin has a limited ceiling, but you know exactly what you're getting with his skill set. Hester has short arms and an average wingspan. He is a worker with a high motor and the quickness and football IQ to make plays and hold down blockers at the line. Bucknell offensive tackle Julien Davenport has a massive wingspan (87 1/2-inches) with the longest arms in Mobile (36-inches). Ogunjobi has a high IQ, has graduated with two degrees (computer science, biology) and wants to attend medical school. He was bigger and stronger than most of his opponents and has few developed skills. Head coach Brian Kelly told reporters in a preseason news conference that Rochell had back issues early in his career that affected his play. Faulk elected to enter the 2017 draft instead. They've reached the Super Bowl the past two years and would cement themselves as the next dynasty in the AFC if they make it three straight. He's speedy enough to be good in space and can catch ball-carriers on the go. He was an unstoppable force in the middle of the defensive line and has the size and length to work in the NFL. 8:53 a.m. -- Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon is a mountain of a man at 6-6 7/8, 280 pounds. He uses his hands well and understands how to create separation with his arms to keep blockers off his frame. He had 11.5 tackles for loss in 10 starts (12 games) in 2015 and seven more in 2016 despite starting only seven of his 11 games. The Lions didn't make any public comments this week, but behind the scenes, they've become intrigued as well. Coaches we spoke to loved Ivie and said he was the leader of a defensive line room filled with serious talent and personality. Coaches at Baylor interviewed Faulk about an incident he was involved in at FAU in which he and a teammate allegedly intruded on a teammate and his girlfriend who were naked in bed. Harold Brantley was a two-year starter at the University of Missouri (2013-14) before he transferred to Northwest Missouri State following the 2015 season. Medical history will be huge for Vanderdoes' stock. ON the smallish side (to say the least) was DONNEL PUMPHREY/RB/SAN DIEGO STATE, who assed RON DAYNE as the NCAA's all time D1 leading rusher last season. Tanoh Kpassagnon - Villanova. A two-year starter at Illinois, Chunky Clements is an impressive mover with the athleticism and quickness to play in the NFL. Tu'ikolovatu will get picked up by a team looking for depth at nose tackle late in the draft. He missed two games in 2016 with an injury, too. He's powerful with his hands and closes with anger when the ball's in space. Wormley tore his ACL as a freshman and redshirted, making him slightly overage, as he'll turn 24 in October of his rookie year. It only takes a few seconds to buy into Turner's enthusiasm from his interview with Mark Berman of Fox 26-KRIV in Houston. Oh yeah, you could throw in Malik Hooker in that Basket too, and it STILL wasn't appreciated. At the Senior Bowl, he played well as an anchor against top NFL-caliber talent. Found insideThis second edition provides managers and students the nuts and bolts of assessment processes and selection techniques. A one-year starter at Florida, Joey Ivie looks and moves like an NFL defensive tackle. A four-year starter at Toledo, Treyvon Hester projects well as a 3-technique pass-rusher in a 40 front. This season, Andy Talley will send his last two players to the NFL, and both are defensive players. At pretty much the same physical make-up, T.K. Hester will turn 25 years old in September of his rookie season. If you comb through the list of longest arms and wingspans among defensive linemen, you'll also find Tanoh Kpassagnon (a former Kansas City Chiefs DE who was signed by the Saints in free agency . Jones started for one year at Ole Miss, playing nose tackle. Hester has enough quickness and strength to carve out a role as an interior rotational player in a 4-3 defense. He also leapt 10-8 in the broad jump. He's a smart technician with the tools and athleticism to be a more productive pro than he was collegian. A two-year starter, Dylan Bradley turned heads in 2015 with 12.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. Adams is able to shoot gaps and can surprise interior rushers with his agility and speed. Jones missed time in 2015 and 2016 with concussions and a leg injury. He has a compact, stout frame and excellent length for his size. Tyrann Devine Mathieu (/ ˈ t aɪ r ə n ˈ m æ θ. j uː /; born May 13, 1992), nicknamed "the Honey Badger" and "the Landlord", is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Johnson passes the eye test and looks the part with a solid build. Tanoh Kpassagnon, Taco Charlton and Alex Okafor all . His 2016 numbers were down (15.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks) but he was still one of the best players in Division II football. (AP Photo) The NFL has released its list of . Play icon. That said, I don't think the . If teams sign off on his past, his tape shows enough athleticism and potential for him to be a pickup as an undrafted free agent. A potential defensive end in a 3-4 scheme or an inside tackle in a 4-3, Kpassagnon has the look NFL scouts want, with an 84⅜-inch wingspan and massive 10⅝-inch hands. Kpassagnon has a tremendous physical package, with very long arms (35 5/8 inches), big hands (10 5/8 inches) and a huge wingspan (84 3/8), plus he was timed at the NFL Combine in 4.8 seconds in . They're not forced into too many games against high-end franchises. He pleaded not guilty and was sentenced to community service. Clements had limited sack production (six) in college. Schwartz was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (37th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. He's a worker and is still only 21 years old, which points to some upside. If Tomlinson's past injuries aren't red-flagged, he'll be a rookie starter at nose tackle. He's an upside prospect that must answer questions in interviews about his character and also show coaches and scouts he has the athletic potential to develop into a more complete player. In July 2015, Brantley was cited for a dine-and-dash at a bowling alley. He's a two-down, rotational player, and even at Washington, he lost starts to the more athletic Vita Vea. And no shirt.But then Tanoh Kpassagnon strolled onto stage, and the silence was suddenly broken by some unmistakeable oohs and aahs from coaches, scouts and front office executives. DiValerio met Casey Weidl during the 2017 Pro Day at Villanova when defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon was a highly sought-after prospect, eventually going in the second round to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a team captain in 2016. Sign in with Facebook A two-year starter at Notre Dame, Jarron Jones had one of 2016's most impressive games with his showing against Miami in October, when he notched six tackles for loss. Played lanky during his senior season, but showed ability to put on weight and measured in at 6'6 7/8" 289 lbs with LONG arms at 35 5/8" and 84 1/2" wingspan. Watkins must become more consistent with his pad level and how he fires out of his stance. Payton Turner knows he's got a big opportunity in front of him, so he isn't wasting any time in preparing for it. A potential defensive end in a 3-4 scheme or an inside tackle in a 4-3, Kpassagnon has the look NFL scouts want, with an 84⅜-inch wingspan and massive 10⅝-inch hands. He came into his own in 2016, notching 11 sacks while playing defensive end. Jones' leverage is non-existent, and he must learn to play with much better pad height. On film, Kpassagnon showed some edge-setting ability and the beginnings of a technically sound pass rush. Weight: 280 pounds He has the length and height of a 3-4 defensive end but has to add more sand in his pants to hold up as an anchor against pro tackles. He doesn't have the first step to beat a blocker to the gap and is too easily controlled with an angle block or chip. When Johnson keeps his pads down, he's able to win with quickness. Ogunjobi has had both shoulders surgically repaired (2013, 2015). He's a versatile defender with the tools to play all over the line and surprisingly good length for his size. He's a little dirty and isn't afraid to get violent. Qualls was a high school wrestler, and it shows on tape. Tanoh Kpassagnon - Calais Campbell physical comparison. Brantley has flashed production and potential, including five sacks in 10 starts (14 games) in his final season at Mizzou. Rochell started 37 games at Notre Dame but had just 4.5 sacks in that time. Instead of going to camps during his junior and senior year of high school, Kpassagnon focused more on his high school club, Future Business Leaders of America. His testing times showed a below-average athlete who struggles to move laterally or explosively. The top 400 players will be broken down position by position for easy viewing before the release of a top-400 big board prior to the draft. He weighed with the longest arms of anyone in attendance and the overall greatest wingspan as well, which isn't a surprise considering . Scouts we spoke to said Jones is immature and not a worker. Tanoh Kpassagnon 2017 NFL Draft Profile. McDowell hasn't developed at Michigan State and is essentially the same player who arrived three years ago as a top high school recruit. With his size and athleticism, he is scheme-versatile and will fit in a 3-4 or 4-3 front. His 18 bench press reps were low for his size and position. Allen has the body type and length to play as a 5-technique in a 3-4 scheme, like he did at Alabama, but he's a natural pass-rusher with the tools to also line up as a 3-technique in a 40 front. He struggles with pad height despite being a shorter interior pass-rusher and must learn to keep his shoulders low and rear powerful. He's a brick wall in the middle of the defensive line. He has awesome leverage and can dominate at the point of attack when asked to drop an anchor. "But Kpassagnon, born in Kalamazoo, is actually a Michigan kid. He showed ideal leverage as a gap-shooter and has the awareness to find the ball out of the gate. He had among the longest arms (34 7/8 inches) here too, and widest wingspan (84 1/2 inches). Bowser could be a really nice consolation prize in the first if Reddick is gone. He was then dismissed from Missouri for an academic issue. He was arrested, but the case was dropped. Godin is not a pass-rusher and was a two-down player at Michigan. Qualls wasn't asked to be much of a pass-rusher, but his quickness on film points to an ability to shoot gaps and make some backfield plays. Allen was highly decorated following the 2016 season, winning the Nagurski, Bednarik, Hendricks and Lombardi Awards in a clean sweep. Taylor plays hard and could be an excellent two-down defender at the next level. He's strong with the lower-body strength to root into the ground. With a combined 78 tackles, 17.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two first team All-CAA honors, he certainly surpassed everyone’s expectations. At 6-7, 280 pounds he was ripped. In his career, he totaled 45 tackles for loss and 28.5 sacks while showing amazing football IQ and awareness. As the Cleveland Brownsuse their bye week to prepare for the Cincinnati Bengals, it's time to to take another look at the 2017 NFL Draft.The Browns are 0-12 and appear to be on a collision course . 8:53 a.m. -- Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon is a mountain of a man at 6-6 7/8, 280 pounds. At the end of each scouting report, you'll see a final grade that falls somewhere between 4.00 and 9.00. At almost 6-foot-7 and 280 pounds, he caught the eye of the row after row of NFL scouts at the . Your email address will not be published. How about the best at each position? The source you trust. Carr is purely a project, but a team could pick him up as a free agent and use him as a practice squad development player. . He has some quickness. Man I cant wait to see him move against real comp He's worked as both a 5-technique end in a 30 front and as a 6-technique in the team's new 4-3 in 2016. Jones is still learning to play football at a high level but was impressive against Southeastern Conference offenses despite having little experience against top-tier competition. He has amazing length but doesn't always use it to stun or lock out blockers. Because of his shoulder injury, he wasn't able to work out in predraft drills. Kpassagnon will look to be the highest drafted player this year, and with a solid combine, may be able to do so. Tanoh Kpassagnon Highlight Video: Villanova Football. Jalen Dalton #77. Tanoh Kpassagnon must have a body-fat percentage of zero because he looked like an all-muscle freak athlete at 6-7, 289. On the field, he is slow off the snap, and that hurts his pass-rush ability. Because of his age and size and weight concerns, Tu'ikolovatu is a late-round project who will only fit in a 3-4 scheme. Photo Credit: West Georgia Sports Information Department, Photo Credit: Garden City Community College Sports Information. He is a durable player, having not missed a start to injury since 2012. He's strong enough in his upper and lower body to handle NFL blockers. He was on fire in 2016, starting every game and notching 13 tackles for loss and three sacks. He uses his size well to control blockers and has the length to lock out a guard or center at the snap. He lacks lateral movement skills but can generate a ton of force coming out of his stance. He saw time as an edge-rusher for the Trojans but lacks the tools to do the same in the NFL. 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