2019 NFL Draft: Top 150 draft prospects big board, surprise in top three
By Ian Cummings
No. 126-130
130. Miami CB Michael Jackson (CB15)
While he’s only modestly skilled as an athlete, Miami’s Michael Jackson has a somewhat safe combination of traits that could buoy him into a starting role at the next level. With good size, press ability, ball skills, and awareness on any given down, Jackson is a sturdy cover man who, while his upside is considerably limited, won’t often lose reps for you as a rotational starter.
129. Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow (WR23)
He’s not an explosive athlete. He’s not a looming spectacle like some of the top receivers in the class. And he’s certainly not a speedy deep threat waiting to be maximized. Hunter Renfrow wins with attention to detail in his routes and iron in his hands. Renfrow’s a wide receiver for teams who want to know what they’re getting in their pass catchers. Renfrow doesn’t offer a great deal of developmental upside, but with solid route running nuance and hands that just don’t drop passes, even in contested situations, Renfrow can be a valuable depth piece to an offense’s weapon stash.
128. Boston College EDGE Wyatt Ray (EDGE12)
Wyatt Ray is one NFL Draft edge rusher I spotlighted in my edge rusher big board piece. Here’s what I wrote on him: “Wyatt Ray is an edge rusher who flashes a lot of the requisite qualities to produce at the next level. While his length isn’t particularly looming, he offers a compact frame and solid speed with that frame. He’s a bit underdeveloped with his technique, but he has adequate burst and good torso flexibility, suggesting he could develop into a greater role at the next level. A motor that runs hot is one of Ray’s key traits, and on Day 2 or early Day 3, he could be a good get for the Redskins, or any team in need of edge depth”.
127. Buffalo WR Anthony Johnson (WR22)
Anthony Johnson is a similar receiver to fellow NFL Draft prospect Hunter Renfrow, in the sense that he offers a high floor and general reliability. Johnson is ahead of Renfrow here for several reasons; from his slightly bigger frame, to his unrealized upside as a route runner, to his crafty ability after the catch. Johnson is a competent NFL weapon in waiting, but his athletic upside might be limited to a decent WR2 option.
126. Colorado S Evan Worthington (S12)
Evan Worthington shows flashes of incredible range on tape, and with his 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame, he offers enticing speed and closing burst. That said, Worthington tends to be overly aggressive with his range, and he’ll need time to work back into his comfort zone and hone his traits in the most efficient fashion possible. The upside is high here, but the floor is mired with uncertainty.