2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three
By Ian Cummings
No. 101-105
105. Penn State RB Miles Sanders (RB7)
Possessing a great mix of athletic traits and size at 5-foot-11, 214, Miles Sanders looks the part of an NFL running back. While his agility, speed, and burst numbers match up very well, Sanders’ vision is maddeningly inconsistent, and he needs to work on seeing plays progress faster in front of him. If Sanders can pick up the requisite mental traits, he can be a premier rushing threat for an offense at the next level. But there’s a decent-sized gap to bridge.
104. Michigan CB David Long (CB11)
David Long projects well in the slot in the NFL, but his size inhibits him from establishing himself as a fixture on the outside against NFL receivers. Long is physical with his hands and likes to jam receivers at the line. In the slot, Long could thrive in this role, encroaching on the comfort zone of big slot receivers. His lacking length will limit his ability to make plays on the ball, but if used right, David Long can be a steady contributor.
103. San Jose State TE Josh Oliver (TE9)
San Jose State’s Josh Oliver doesn’t quite yet offer the multifaceted ability that other tight ends provide with a mix of blocking and receiving skill, but as a pure receiver, Josh Oliver has some of the highest upside in the 2019 NFL Draft, with his large hands, focus at the catch point, body control, and vertical athleticism. He’s fairly raw at this stage, but for teams looking for bargain bin offensive weapons, Oliver is an enticing find.
102. Kansas IDL Daniel Wise (IDL14)
Daniel Wise provides an interesting mix of floor and ceiling as an NFL Draft prospect. He doesn’t have explosive potential as an interior rusher, but he can be very competent, and as it stands, he’s a fairly solid player with a mix of traits that have yet to come together. Wise’s best trait might be his burst off the line, but even that can look pedestrian at times. Wise has good anchor in run defense, with large, strong hands that are precisely placed. His upside is limited, but he can function as a good rotational lineman right away.
101. Houston CB Isaiah Johnson (CB10)
Were it not for his low score on the bench press at his pro day, Houston’s Isaiah Johnson would have had one of the best athletic testing scores all-time for a cornerback. Johnson is still in need of further development, both mentally and physically, but he has a very rare combination of length and speed, and if a team can catalyze development early, Johnson can be a valuable, versatile starter for a long time.