By Wes Bunting, National Football Post
After three days of practice in Mobile Alabama, the NFP ranks the Senior Bowl's top prospects for the upcoming NFL draft and breaks down which NFL teams are good fits for each.
1. DE Quinton Coples: North Carolina (6-6, 285)
Possesses the ideal build for a defensive lineman and the game really comes easy to him. He showcases the ability to overpower on contact, be sudden laterally and uses his length well to shed. If he can keep his motor running on high, looks like a top-five caliber talent.
NFL Fits...
Bears
Seahawks
Jaguars
2. OT Mike Adams: Ohio State (6-7, 320)
Looks the part of an NFL left tackle. He showcases good length, moves his feet well through contact and exhibits "plus" range toward the edge for his size. At times gets himself into trouble "catching" defenders at the point, but has the skill set to mature into a good starting NFL left tackle.
NFL Fits...
Chiefs
Bills
Lions
3. DE Courtney Upshaw: Alabama (6-2, 265)
A physical, compact pass rusher who turns speed into power well off the edge and can overwhelm on contact. Plus, has the versatility to play in both a 34 and 43 front at the next level.
NFL Fits…
Bears
Cowboys
Chiefs
4. CB Janoris Jenkins: North Alabama (5-10, 182)
He was simply the most impressive cover man down here this week. Jenkins displays natural fluidity when asked to turn and run, stays low out of his breaks and is a bear to separate from on all levels of the field. Looks like an NFL starter early on in the NFL.
NFL Fits...
Lions
Bengals
Patriots
5. OG Cordy Glenn: Georgia (6-5, 348)
Glenn had some struggles this week at OT. However, when lined-up inside at guard he was downright dominant. He showcased good natural quickness off the ball, was able to extend his arms and control blockers with ease through contact. Looks like a first round caliber guard prospect to me.
NFL Fits...
Steelers
Cowboys
Cardinals
6. DE Melvin Ingram: South Carolina (6-2, 276)
He's an impressive pass rusher who can get after the QB in a number of ways. Plus, he's versatile, as he can be effective from a number of spots and will likely get looks from both 34 and 43 teams.
NFL Fits...
Eagles
Chargers
Packers
7. CB Brandon Boykin: Georgia (5-10, 183)
Despite his lack of ideal height, he's physical off the line, can turn and run, and did a better job as the week went on staying lower when trying to re-direct. He's a competitor who loves to get into the face of opposing receivers and was a tough guy to separate from all week.
NFL Fits...
Ravens
Browns
Broncos
8. DT Brandon Thompson: Clemson (6-2, 310)
He demonstrated the first step to consistently gain leverage at the point working the bull rush, kept his pad level down and displayed the ability to shed through contact. He's got a slight wiggle laterally as well, but is more of a one-gap guy only who can create penetration inside as either a 43 or 34 guy.
NFL Fits...
Packers
Broncos
Panthers
9. RB Doug Martin: Boise State (5-9, 215)
Martin isn't a dynamic size/speed guy, but there aren't many negatives to his game. He plays fast, runs low, is natural through the line of scrimmage and has a skill set somewhat similar to former Alabama RB Mark Ingram. He might fall a bit because he doesn't run overly well, but he has the skill set to start in the league.
NFL Fits...
Bengals
Jets
Buccaneers
10. QB Brandon Weeden: Oklahoma State (6-4, 218)
His age will likely keep him from going as early in the draft as his talents deserve. But, there isn't a throw this guy can't make and he has the skill set and mental make-up to mature into a starter early in his NFL career. Looks like a solid second round type value to me.
NFL Fits...
Redskins
Dolphins
Browns
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