{"id":51474,"date":"2020-04-13T21:53:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T21:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=51474"},"modified":"2021-08-29T06:27:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T06:27:41","slug":"lazars-patriots-2020-nfl-draft-big-board-40-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/lazars-patriots-2020-nfl-draft-big-board-40-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Lazar&#8217;s Patriots 2020 NFL Draft Big Board: 40-31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Patriots have several holes to fill on their roster as they begin the post-Tom Brady era.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our big board is based on my grading of 50 prospects that fit from a traits, scheme, and athletic profile perspective in New England. For clarification, this isn\u2019t an overall ranking of the top players in the draft, so Joe Burrow and Chase Young will not appear. But rather a look at prospects that will be available when the Patriots pick at various points in the draft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As we begin the countdown to number, here\u2019s 31-40 on our board, which consists of prospects projected to go on day two of the 2020 draft:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>40. OT Austin Jackson, USC\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">USC left tackle Austin Jackson missed the offseason program last year to give bone marrow to save his sisters life. Came back with very little lead up to the season, had ups &amp; downs. <\/p>\n<p>Very springy pass sets. Explosive out of stance, smooth lateral slides. He&#39;s got quick feet. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Pqo6whk9oE\">pic.twitter.com\/Pqo6whk9oE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1249723649990569984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 13, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jackson perfectly exemplifies that life is bigger than football. The talented tackle prospect donated bone marrow that ultimately saved his sister&#8217;s life in the summer of 2019. Due to his donation, Jackson lost a good amount of weight and missed USC\u2019s offseason program. Upon returning to school in time for the 2019 season, Jackson started all 13 games for the Trojans but told us in Indy that he didn\u2019t return to full-strength until halfway through the year. Jackson is a springy and explosive pass-setter that has all the athleticism to play on the left side. His feet are nimble, and his lateral slides are smooth. But his punch accuracy is inconsistent, as is his technique, which can come and go depending on the rep. Jackson doesn\u2019t have the hand strength to latch on and redirect defenders in the running game. But he\u2019s good on the move and in space to reach and climb as a run blocker. Jackson has starting left tackle potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>39. LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wyoming LB Logan Wilson is someone I love for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots<\/a> at the end of the third. Fantastic tackler and instincts. The best form tackler at LB I&#39;ve seen so far. Watch how quickly he clicks into the screen and reverse in the first two plays, then the open-field tackling. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LkiFxE8DfM\">pic.twitter.com\/LkiFxE8DfM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1247251809892290564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 6, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We absolutely love Wilson for the Patriots to fill out their lacking linebacker depth. An extremely productive three-year captain for the Cowboys, Wilson has the size (6-2, 241 pounds) and ability to play on all three downs. He\u2019s extremely instinctive, fundamentally sound as the best tackler in this class, and displays solid play recognition to process what\u2019s going on in front of him. Wilson also converted to linebacker after starting as a safety, so he\u2019s got clean technique from a hook\/curl or low hole zone to jump underneath passing lanes. Nobody is on Jamie Collins\u2019s level athletically, but Wilson tested in the 61st percentile, offering enough there along with his instincts to take on some of Collins\u2019s off the line responsibilities as a rookie. He has future field general qualities as either a MIKE or WILL linebacker in New England\u2019s defense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>38. SAF Terrell Burgess, Utah<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lot of talk about the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots<\/a> drafting a safety. My day two guy is Utah&#39;s Terrell Burgess. Lauded for prep &amp; film study, converted CB, deep\/nickel versatility, core STer.<\/p>\n<p>Instincts, understands route combos. Unreal INT out of C2. Carries two verticals, reads switch combo\/QB. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U1Gz6nbIh4\">pic.twitter.com\/U1Gz6nbIh4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1246144245477650438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Burgess\u2019s evaluation screams Patriots for several reasons. First, Burgess got tons of love from his coaches and teammates for his preparation and attention to film study during the week. Second, he\u2019s a converted cornerback that\u2019s now a versatile safety playing high zone, slot corner, and in the box at a consistent level. And third, he\u2019s a core special teamer that played on all four kick coverage units. Burgess has some of the best ball-hawking plays in this safety class, mostly from split-safety structures. He\u2019ll stay over the top of multiple vertical routes and read the quarterback\u2019s eyes to jump downfield throws for interceptions with plenty of range over the top (4.46 speed). He also has man coverage skills to guard slot receivers and tight ends. Burgess\u2019s lack of size and length hurts him; his smaller stature could be an issue in the box, and his lack of arm length makes it tougher to contest at the catch point. But he projects as a future starter in either a Chung-like role or possibly at free safety a la Duron Harmon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>37. TE Brycen Hopkins, Purdue<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hopkins will end up with the higher grade for me, most likely. He&#39;s extremely fluid and is advanced at setting up his breaks. Check out the angle he takes the linebacker on here before snapping off the route to the inside. Makes a nice catch on a lowish ball too. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AMmkwELlqI\">pic.twitter.com\/AMmkwELlqI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1226963170897649670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We decided to include Hopkins despite it going against the grain for the Patriots this early on in the draft. The Pats will sacrifice measurables later on at tight end but go for the in-line types in the top 100. Nevertheless, Hopkins is an excellent route runner that ran a full route tree at Purdue. He\u2019s got great speed to run the seam, processes middle of the field reads quickly, and has terrific separation quickness at the top of routes. Hopkins is a matchup nightmare that can run routes from various alignments because of his fluidity and start-stop ability. He will not be an in-line blocker at the next level and is more in the Zach Ertz mold than a Gronk-like tight end, but he should make an immediate impact in the passing game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>36. WR Bryan Edwards, South Carolina\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">South Carolina&#39;s Bryan Edwards is a bad man as a ball carrier. Breaks one tackle then throws off another defender on this pop pass. Has game-breaking qualities on schemed plays. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LZDfBopHWE\">pic.twitter.com\/LZDfBopHWE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1225875685912305666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Edwards sat out the combine after suffering a broken foot training for Indy. At 6-3, 212 pounds, the expectation was that Edwards would run in the mid-4.4s in the 40-yard dash, which is blazing for his size. He\u2019s an explosive, big-bodied playmaker that runs through contact before and after the catch. Edwards isn\u2019t an elite separator and is at his best after the catch due to terrific contact balance. Still, he gains advantageous body-positioning by running stems to create initial leverage and using sudden feet and fakes against press coverage. Edwards started 47 games in the SEC and is still only 21 years old, which doesn\u2019t happen often, and signals that the foot injury was fluky and not a sign of durability concerns. He would be much higher on this list if we had combine numbers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>35. OT Saahdiq Charles, LSU<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Also impressed with LSU left tackle Saahdiq Charles. Could play four spots (both tackle and guard spots), but definitely has starter\/swing tackle potential. <\/p>\n<p>Feet are plenty fast enough to mirror edge rushers, good posture for the most part, and smooth recoveries. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f6Dth4BRv9\">pic.twitter.com\/f6Dth4BRv9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1246096312770183173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The starting left tackle on the best offensive line in college football last season, Charles comes with some off-field red flags. He was suspended by LSU for six games last season for violating team rules, but the reason for the suspension was never made public. He has said all the right things since. On the field, Charles is a balanced and athletic pass protector that shows quick feet and lateral agility to slide and mirror rushers on the edge. He\u2019s got great awareness for blitzes and stunts as well and reactive quickness to recover from initial losses. Charles also has terrific lower-body flexibility to roll his hips through blocks and accelerate his feet as a run blocker. He doesn\u2019t have the strongest core and struggles at times to drop anchor, but Charles has tackle feet and movement skills. Some teams might also like him at guard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>34. QB Jacob Eason, Washington<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Understand why there was buzz about the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots<\/a> interest in Jacob Eason. Very comfortable running some of their favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Eason is at his best off of play-action, gun or under center. Here, running one of NE&#39;s staples: hitting the TE after simulating power w\/pulling guard. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AEilgz3dmX\">pic.twitter.com\/AEilgz3dmX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1242915090120269824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After studying Eason\u2019s game, it\u2019s difficult to come away with many positives other than his arm strength. The guy has an absolute hose, and he isn\u2019t afraid to use it, routinely testing downfield coverage and throwing into tight windows. Eason has zero hesitation in pulling the trigger, anticipates deep shots, and is at his best in the play-action passing game. Projecting him on the Patriots is a bit easier due to the pro-style offense he ran at Washington. Many of the Huskies\u2019 play-action concepts mimic movements, reads, and throws that Eason would make in New England. Eason looked comfortable turning his back to the defense and throwing on-time to the open receiver once he flipped back around. But play-action from under center is only one component of a complex Patriots playbook. Eason stares down receivers, struggles to get through a full-field progression, and has happy feet in the pocket at times. Still, the Pats could view Eason as a project that meets all the requirements physically to be a starter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>33. WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool measured in at 6-4, 238 pounds today. Definitely see that size show up on tape. <\/p>\n<p>Bottom of the screen. Corner tries to jam him and Claypool uses a two-hand swipe and runs through the contact. Then goes up and gets it for the TD. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Patriots<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9Ad4qkEHBs\">pic.twitter.com\/9Ad4qkEHBs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1232039211899006982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Claypool is an interesting evaluation because a decision must be made on his NFL role to project his potential fully. He\u2019s a superb athlete that tested in the 98th percentile with near-tight end size (6-4, 238 pounds) at the combine. At Notre Dame, Claypool played mostly on the outside, where he used his size, explosiveness, and jump-ball ability to win down the field. He\u2019s a freight train after the catch, and also delivers some punishing blocks in space and was a featured lead blocker on screens, sweeps, and outside handoffs. Some believe he\u2019s best suited to play a flex tight end role at the next level to unlock more consistency than a 50-50 ball receiver; even the best contested-catch artists only haul in 60 percent of their contested targets. He shows flashes of separation quickness that could translate well to a Kelce-like route tree. But we didn\u2019t see it consistently enough to project that kind of ceiling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>32. OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Watching Georgia right tackle Isaiah Wilson. Moves well for 6-6, 350 pounds. Definitely footwork, posture issues to work out in pass pro. But tools are there.<\/p>\n<p>Redirects his feet here on the inside counter and absolutely stuns the rusher with a big two-hand punch. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/y4EBrNW86t\">pic.twitter.com\/y4EBrNW86t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1249709208183988226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 13, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Playing on the opposite side of first-round pick Andrew Thomas, Wilson is a dancing bear that\u2019s steadily rising up the board among draftniks. At 6-6, 350 pounds, he has Trent Brown-like size with excellent foot speed and change of direction for a player of his stature. Wilson\u2019s pass sets are a mess from a technical standpoint with sloppy footwork, lousy posture (leans too far back), and a narrow base that leaves him susceptible to counter rushers. Wilson\u2019s biggest fix is getting rid of a false step in his initial kick out of his stance, where he tends to step underneath himself rather than back with his outside foot, which shortens the edge for rushers trying to turn the corner. Wilson, more often than not, gets close enough to his spot to force rushers to go through him, which they won\u2019t be able to do often due to his size. He\u2019s patient, plays to his strengths, and mauls defenders in the running game. With a few tweaks, Wilson will be a capable starter for a predominantly man-blocking team like New England.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>31. EDGE Terrell Lewis, Alabama<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">All you gotta do to talk yourself into taking a chance on Terrell Lewis is watch the first half vs Arkansas. Six QB pressures, two forced interceptions. Dude is amazing. <\/p>\n<p>Nasty spin move, speed-to-power (with insane get off), inside counter\/arm over, wrecker on stunts. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KOrSYcW3QN\">pic.twitter.com\/KOrSYcW3QN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezlazar\/status\/1249394730707963904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All you have to do to understand the pre-draft hype around Terrell Lewis is watch the first half against Arkansas last season, where he registered six quarterback pressures and forced two interceptions. Lewis has first-round traits, and is built like Chandler Jones, but is fairly knocked down a few rounds due to two season-ending injuries at Alabama, including a torn ACL in 2018. He has incredible first-step explosiveness (get off) that he pairs with a terrific speed-to-power rush and insane lateral agility for inside counters such as spins or arm overs. Lewis is also extremely effective due to his play speed as a wrap defender on stunts. We are talking rockets in his shoes and a guy that plays with an edge. In an underwhelming edge rusher class, taking a day two flier on Lewis\u2019s upside makes some sense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Patriots have several holes to fill on their roster as they begin the post-Tom Brady era.\u00a0 Our big board is based on my grading of 50 prospects that fit from a traits, scheme, and athletic profile perspective in New England. 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