2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three
By Ian Cummings
No. 51-55
55. Arizona State IDL Renel Wren (IDL8)
Renel Wren has lots of room to grow with his rush moves and counters; his tool box is still quite bare. But Wren has the unteachable traits. He possesses great explosion off the line, and he attacks the offensive barricade with relentless power and energy. He has the skill set to effectively acclimate added rush moves, and if he can continue to develop, he can be a high-level starter.
54. Iowa State RB David Montgomery (RB2)
Contact balance. David Montgomery has it, and he’s not shy to admit it. Montgomery can stay on his feet through all kinds of adversity, and while he has yet to prove he can bring value in other areas, contact balance is a trait that can translate across an NFL Draft prospect’s skill set. At the very least, Montgomery can stay on his feet. And as long as he’s on his feet, possibilities are innumerable.
53. Alabama S Deionte Thompson (S5)
Deionte Thompson was once a surefire first-round prospect, but a streaky end to the 2018 season and a wrist injury worked together to take a chip out of his draft stock. Thompson isn’t known to be the most explosive athlete, but he can still start at the next level, if the range, fluidity, and tackling toughness his showed in his brightest moments prove to be the norm, and not the exception.
52. Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin (WR9)
Parris Campbell gets most of the hype, but Terry McLaurin might be the best wide receiver NFL Draft prospect from Ohio State. McLaurin brings great quickness with his routes, and he’s a high-character, workmanlike player who provides value in all facets of the game. He’s a safe pick with the potential to glean some production out of NFL offenses.
51. Wisconsin OT David Edwards (OT5)
A former tight end, David Edwards has an imposing 6-foot-7 frame and very good athleticism for a tackle prospect. Views on Edwards will likely be split in the NFL Draft, as he offers great potential, but is fairly raw. Still, if Edwards’ traits can be honed, he’s a near dominant spectacle with lots of natural ability.