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AMES, IA - OCTOBER 29:  Defensive back T.J. Tampa #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks up a pass meant for wide receiver Theo Wease #10 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Puts First Round Grade on T.J. Tampa

AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 2: Running back Tyjahree Edwards #2 of the Northern Iowa Panthers...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 02: Kamari Lassiter #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on prior to the SEC Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Kamari Lassiter Struggled in Coverage

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 7: Dane Key #6 of the Kentucky Wildcats is tackled by...
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 09: Jackson Powers-Johnson #58 of the Oregon Ducks lines up over the ball during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 09, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

Jackson Powers-Johnson Underwhelms Former NFL Scout

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 3: Jackson Powers-Johnson #OL58 of Oregon participates in a drill during...
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 02: Graham Barton #OL06 of the Duke speaks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 02, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Graham Barton Isn’t Elite

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 28: Graham Barton #62 of the Duke Blue Devils walks the...
CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 18: Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) and Clemson Tigers defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) converge to sack North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) during a college football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers on November 18, 2023 at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.  (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ruke Orhorhoro ‘Capable of Being Disruptive’

CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 18: Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) rushes on defense...
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Kedon Slovis #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks to pass under pressure by Byron Murphy II #90 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Byron Murphy II Pushes The Pocket

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Byron Murphy II #90 of the Texas Longhorns and Kitan...
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 07: LSU Tigers defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) battles at the line with Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Xavier Delgado (72) during a SEC conference game between the Louisiana State  Tigers and the Missouri Tigers held on Saturday Oct 07, 2023 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia MO. (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Maason Smith Has Difficulty Beating Blocks

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 07: LSU Tigers defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) flexes after batting...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Leonard Taylor III #56 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Temple Owls 41-7. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Leonard Taylor III Produced Inconsistent Game Film

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: Leonard Taylor III #56 of the Miami Hurricanes in...
EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Kris Jenkins (94) lines up for a snap during a college football game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2023 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kris Jenkins Slides Down to Third Round

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 08: Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) has his helmet...
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 4: Davin Vann #1 and Payton Wilson #11 of the NC State Wolfpack listen to an official during the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 4, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. NC State won 20-6. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Payton Wilson Earns First Round Grade in the 2024 NFL Draft?

RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) pursues a...