2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three
By Ian Cummings
No. 71-75
75. Boston College IDL Zach Allen (IDL11)
Zach Allen is stuck in-between positions. Some have him at edge. Others have him on the interior defensive line. Allen projects best as an interior defensive lineman on this board, with the adequate athleticism, power, and motor to keep producing at the next level. There are questions surrounding his translatability, but he undoubtedly has potential.
74. Memphis RB Darrell Henderson (RB4)
With elusion and quick cuts, Memphis’ Darrell Henderson has a future in the NFL as a potential dynamic weapon. His burst is very striking, and his sheer play speed can overpower defenders, as evidenced by his 8.9 yards per carry average and 22 touchdowns on the ground in 2018.
73. Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson (RB3)
Injuries drastically altered Rodney Anderson’s career. Had he not suffered them, there’s a real chance he could have emerged as the top running back in this class. Now, Anderson’s injury history is a black cloud over his stock, but if he can stay healthy, he has the combination of size, elusiveness, and burst to be a premier threat out of the backfield, both as a runner and a pass catcher.
72. Georgia CB Deandre Baker (CB8)
Deandre Baker is particularly un-athletic, which hurt his stock considerably on this board. Concerns surrounding consistent effort contributed to that slide as well. That said, he’s still a likely starter with excellent physicality at the line of scrimmage and good footwork. His longterm upside is questionable, but he’s a known quantity, as long as he remains consistent.
71. Ohio State WR Parris Campbell (WR12)
The second-round hype surrounding Parris Campbell is a bit rich, but understandable nonetheless. The Ohio State product was one of the dynamic weapons who helped Dwayne Haskins mount his Heisman bid in 2018. Campbell offers game-breaking speed and acceleration, but a rather simplified route tree that will need to be developed. There’s no question that Campbell has the traits to develop said nuance with his routes, and tap into his explosive upside, but until he does, he’s a raw speed threat whose sparse dictionary might limit his versatility at first.