2021 American Athletic Conference NFL Draft Prospect Rankings

2021 NFL Draft
The American - 48 TOTAL PLAYERS

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
19

LB
Zaven
Collins

6-4 260lbs 4.80
LB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.80 3 30
90.0
One of the top 5 edge players in the 2021 draft Zaven is expected to hear his name called towards the end of the first or early in the...
86

OT
D'Ante
Smith

6-4 274lbs 5.29
OT
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
274lbs 6-4 5.29 72 260.7
77.0
Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up...
114

RB
Kenneth
Gainwell

5-11 195lbs 4.42
RB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.42 4 83.8
71.0
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very...
163

DE
Patrick
Johnson

6-3 255lbs 4.59
DE
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.59 41 189.2
66.0
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle...
182

WR
Jaelon
Darden

5-9 174lbs 4.48
WR
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
174lbs 5-9 4.48 34 206.2
65.0
Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than...
185

WR
Damonte
Coxie

6-3 200lbs 4.57
WR
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
200lbs 6-3 4.57 52 270
65.0
Has long arms to stiff-arm defensive backs in the open field. Willing to lower his pads to run through tackles for extra yardage. Goes...
234

WR
Branden
Mack

6-5 220lbs 4.64
WR
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
220lbs 6-5 4.64 71 349
63.0
Physical player able to get off press coverage to release up the sideline or position himself inside the cornerback on slants and crossing...
231

DT
Daniel
Archibong

6-6 307lbs 5.33
DT
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
307lbs 6-6 5.33 66 274
63.0
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Can make the impressive...
250

RB
Spencer
Brown

6-0 220lbs 4.62
RB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.62 33 318.4
62.0
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed...
255

QB
Zach
Smith

6-3 227lbs 4.95
QB
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.95 30 426
62.0
Good (not elite) arm strength and can easily make all the NFL throws with effortless deep passes. Enough arm strength to drive the ball...
270

WR
Austin
Watkins Jr.

6-3 210lbs 4.55
WR
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.55 38 217.2
61.0
Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with...
277

LB
Dru
Prox

6-2 225lbs 4.65
LB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.65 88 550
61.0
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
287

WR
Austin
Trammell

5-10 185lbs 4.63
WR
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.63 142
60.0
Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball. Has a knack...
334

CB
Mike
Hampton

6-1 190lbs 4.56
CB
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.56 142 532.7
59.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to...
329

OLB
Jordan
Smith

6-7 255lbs 4.71
OLB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
255lbs 6-7 4.71 20 133.1
59.0
He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run. Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past...
337

DE
Romeo
McKnight

6-4 252lbs 4.86
DE
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.86 126 638.5
59.0
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track...
327

QB
Mike
Collins

6-5 217lbs 5.02
QB
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
217lbs 6-5 5.02 51
59.0
Sees the field very well when the play breaks down and occasionally changes plays at the line. Athletic quarterback who is a threat to...
333

DL
O'Bryan
Goodson

6-1 297lbs 5.12
DL
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
297lbs 6-1 5.12 103 484
59.0
Short, stumpy build so he typically wins the leverage battle. When he does so, Chapman can be tough to move, even showing the ability to...
360

DL
JoJo
Dorceus

6-0 265lbs 4.85
DL
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
265lbs 6-0 4.85 161
58.0
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
366

QB
Brady
White

6-3 210lbs 4.99
QB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.99 32 457.8
58.0
Athletic quarterback who is a threat to leave the pocket and gain positive yardage at any time. Possesses very good vision balance,...
384

CB
KJ
Sails

5-11 180lbs 4.55
CB
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.55 227
57.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to...
421

WR
Blake
Proehl

6-1 190lbs 4.47
WR
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.47 70 335
56.0
Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in...
429

DE
Tyriq
Harris

6-3 236lbs 4.79
DE
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
236lbs 6-3 4.79 173
55.0
Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past blockers and pull down ballcarriers when he cannot fully disengage from...
438

C
Jaelin
Fisher

6-2 285lbs 5.21
C
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
285lbs 6-2 5.21 227
55.0
Gets everything out of his adequate size and frame with good length. Added bulk to his frame and flashes functional strength to get a good...
464

RB
Aaron
McAllister

5-10 216lbs 4.55
RB
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
216lbs 5-10 4.55 97
54.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. A quick, smooth athlete with...
472

CB
Jaylon
Monroe

5-9 180lbs 4.56
CB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
180lbs 5-9 4.56 256
54.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Has at...
459

CB
TD
Marshall

6-0 200lbs 4.56
CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56
54.0
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort player. Strong...
478

S
Ben
DeLuca

6-1 202lbs 4.62
S
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
202lbs 6-1 4.62 183 822.5
54.0
Does a nice job using his eyes to read and react quickly. Smart, disciplined defender who makes plays on the ball and contesting...
462

S
Cristian
Williams

6-0 180lbs 4.63
S
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.63 248
54.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
469

S
Kristopher
Moll

6-2 215lbs 4.78
S
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.78 159
54.0
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in...
461

DL
Tyree
Turner

6-1 305lbs 5.13
DL
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
305lbs 6-1 5.13 184
54.0
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Short, stumpy build...
470

DL
Tyree
Turner

6-1 290lbs 5.13
DL
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
290lbs 6-1 5.13 147
54.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Rarely goes to the ground, showing...
471

C
Corey
Dublin

6-4 300lbs 5.41
C
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
300lbs 6-4 5.41 215
54.0
Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second...
493

CB
Freddie
Johnson

6-1 190lbs 4.48
CB
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.48 249
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Trusts...
501

RB
Shamari
Brooks

5-9 190lbs 4.53
RB
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
190lbs 5-9 4.53 91
53.0
Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through...
527

S
Davondre
Robinson

6-0 198lbs 4.63
S
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.63 250
53.0
Strong enough to redirect receivers at the line and camouflage his average speed. Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger...
500

S
Makyle
Sanders

6-0 210lbs 4.63
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.63 262
53.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Physical hitter and aggressive tackler with natural strength and good timing. Good instincts and...
515

LB
Aaron
Ramseur

6-1 223lbs 4.67
LB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
223lbs 6-1 4.67 153
53.0
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Work in progress as a pass rusher, with...
489

LB
JJ
Russell

6-1 225lbs 4.82
LB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.82 165
53.0
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a...
547

TE
Mitchell
Brinkman

6-4 250lbs 4.83
TE
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.83 21 235
53.0
He is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level. Knee-bend and...
498

DE
Will
Rodgers

6-4 255lbs 4.99
DE
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.99 190
53.0
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with...
525

DL
Cullen
Wick

6-4 260lbs 4.99
DL
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.99 193
53.0
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Average quickness and...
502

DT
Kevin
Kegler

6-2 294lbs 5.09
DT
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
294lbs 6-2 5.09 186
53.0
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and...
505

C
Peyton
Reeder

6-6 300lbs 5.32
C
Army   Mascot
Army Mascot
300lbs 6-6 5.32
53.0
Effective in space and usually drops his hips to get leverage and sustain against shorter defenders. Not to be bet against with the...
516

OG
Demetris
Harris

6-3 324lbs 5.42
OG
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
324lbs 6-3 5.42 239
53.0
Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage...
560

TE
Jacob
Mathis

6-4 244lbs 4.82
TE
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
244lbs 6-4 4.82 64
52.0
He is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level. A savvy, reliable...
570

OLB
Jon-Michael
Terry

6-3 245lbs 4.83
OLB
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.83 171
52.0
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a...
623

DE
Cameron
Sample

6-3 280lbs 4.72
DE
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
280lbs 6-3 4.72 62 269.2
33.0
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with...