2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three
By Ian Cummings
No. 36-40
40. Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins (QB3)
Perhaps settled toward the opposite end of the spectrum from Drew Lock, Dwayne Haskins is a high-floor quarterback prospect who showed immense promise as a one-year starter at Ohio State. Mentally, Haskins is borderline elite, and offers the quick processing and stable decision making of a very efficient distributor. There are questions surrounding Haskins’ athleticism and his arm strength, factors that could limit his upside as a franchise quarterback. Haskins’ arm is only modest, and his accuracy wanes further down the field, but he’s smart enough where he should be able to work around his limitations and give his team a chance to succeed. The only question is, can he put them on his back?
39. Michigan EDGE Chase Winovich (EDGE6)
Chase Winovich is a solid second round option in the NFL Draft, and one that fits the Redskins mold of edge rusher. He’s not anything more than an above-average athlete, but he has a motor that never quits, and his physicality at the line of scrimmage is exceptional. Winovich can be a solid starter, and while he doesn’t have the transcendent athletic upside, he’ll earn many sacks on effort alone.
38. Kansas State iOL Dalton Risner (iOL4)
A mauler if there ever was one, Kansas State’s Dalton Risner has an unquenchable hunger for contact on the offensive line. He played tackle at Kansas State, but projects better as an offensive guard with his aggression and his relative lack of length. There are some concerns surrounding Risner’s footwork and his balance, but his redeeming traits give him enough potential to warrant a selection in this range.
37. Michigan IDL Rashan Gary (IDL6)
Rashan Gary is a very difficult projection. Some teams may be enamored by his athletic ability and versatile potential, while others may be scared away by his coinciding lack of collegiate production and his relative rawness. Gary might project better as an interior lineman at the next level, but wherever he plays, he has the explosive athletic ability to be molded into a consistent contributor, and potentially an impact starter.
36. Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry (WR5)
If you want a monster after the catch, and a high-pointing machine, N’Keal Harry is your guy. The Arizona State product doesn’t do a very good job of separating on his routes, and at times, he’s been knocked for his effort when route running. But Harry offers a skill set with which he doesn’t always have to separate. He’s an outstanding vertical athlete, and he has the agility, contact balance, and energy to make the most out of every catch and run. Harry could function very well as a big slot at the next level; a role where he would have some degree of artificial separation, and where his specific talents could be maximized.