2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three
By Ian Cummings
No. 76-80
80. Texas A&M IDL Daylon Mack (IDL12)
Texas A&M’s Daylon Mack is limited in some respects. He lacks the length to cultivate a suitable anchor consistently on the defensive interior, and he’s not overly flexible as an athlete. That said, he brings incredible burst for his squatty frame, and when he can fully extend his arms, he can drive back interior linemen with impressive power. With a blend of core power and explosion, Mack has a favorable path to contribution at the next level, whether as a rotational lineman or an eventual starter.
79. Stanford WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (WR14)
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside might be one of the best receivers in contested catch situations in the 2019 NFL Draft. He offers rare vertical athleticism, and his upside as a red zone threat is through the roof, both literally and figuratively. That said, while Arcega-Whiteside has some fluidity with his route running, he’s still generally limited, and those limitations will hinder his ability to separate at the next level, further sapping his versatility. In the right role, Arcega-Whiteside can flourish, and amass impressive numbers. But he’s not a chess piece. He has to be used the right way.
78. San Diego State TE Kahale Warring (TE6)
Clearly ascending NFL Draft prospects can be hard to come by, and when the opportunity arises to take them, teams, including the Redskins, must not hesitate to rise to the occasion. Kahale Warring is one such prospect. A very good athlete with a 6-foot-5, 250-pound frame, Warring has the profile of a versatile NFL tight end, and he could blossom into a starter sooner rather than later. The Redskins are well aware of Warring’s ability, as they hosted him on a visit in early April.
77. Oklahoma iOL Dru Samia (iOL6)
Dru Samia is a highly-functioning athlete with a long, thin frame on the interior. He could do well to add more to his frame, and mitigate his lacking consistency, in terms of power. But the arrow is pointing up for Samia, and with his length and mobility, he can be a very effective starter on the offensive interior.
76. Georgia WR Mecole Hardman (WR13)
You’d be hard pressed to find three receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft with faster play speeds than Georgia’s Mecole Hardman. Of all the Bulldogs’ draft eligible receivers, Hardman offers the most upside. He’s a quick, twitchy receiver with a turbo button that initiates drastic acceleration over short distances. With the burst to stretch open field, and with the elusiveness to make defenders miss after the catch, as well as maximize his routes, Hardman is one sleeper at wide receiver who needs more buzz.