CBS Rounds 2 and 3 Mock Draft has Miami Selecting

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Overview

Long, well-built edge rusher with the size, strength and temperament engineered for trench battles at the next level. Young is a fiery alpha who brings immense energy to the field and locker room. He majors in block destruction using base power and aggression to play through opponents. He extends and locks out as an edge-setter and sheds when needed, but his pursuit speed and range are average. He has the power to bull rush or drive through edges, but lacks instincts and variety in his rush approach. His NFL pressure production will lag behind without better go-to moves and counters. Young’s physical tools and rugged demeanor give him a chance to be an instant run-stopping upgrade with average rush.

Strengths

• Built to standard with size, musculature and limb length.
• Transfers power from his hips to his hands on first contact.
• Punches, extends and locks out when setting edges.
• Attack-oriented with play strength for block destruction.
• Powers through back-side cutoffs by TEs and maintains fits on lateral block engagements with OTs.
• Well-suited for successful battles against “trey” blocks (OT/TE double-teams).
• Good upfield pace to set up his speed-to-power conversion.
• Adequate footwork and transition quickness on inside rush moves.
• Drives through the edge with forward lean at the top of the rush.
• Length, tackle strength and body control create good tackle finishes versus the run.

Weaknesses

• Could be a little quicker with his initial hand strikes.
• Knee bend is average when leveraging the point of attack.
• Pursuit burst and top-end speed are average.
• Lacks a go-to move to soften the rush corner.
• Struggles getting rid of tackle’s connected punch.
• Length of Auburn’s Xavier Chaplin put his rush in neutral.
• Rare to see a quality counter move when his rush stalls.

Round 3, Pick #75: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

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Overview

Fifth-year slot receiver who is savvy against zone coverage and crafty after making a catch. Burks does a good job of utilizing his straight-line speed when the ball is in his hands. He struggles to win on vertical routes, though. He creates windows underneath by crisply breaking off short routes. He’s a compact, short-armed target who secures catches through contact. However, his production left something to be desired during his time at Purdue and Oklahoma. Comebacks and curls are often swallowed. Coaching and route work could lead to improvement in those areas. Burks lacks standout measurables, but better quarterback play could unlock a more productive player.

Strengths

• Shaves in-breaking routes with disciplined, tight cuts.
• Loose hips allow for smoother adjustments to back-hip throws.
• Displayed vast improvement to finish combat catches.
• Squares numbers to quarterback and frames his catch point.
• Plays with pro footwork, dropping both feet near the boundary.
• Spatial awareness present in route breaks and zone landings.
• Crafty runner on jet sweeps and after the catch.

Weaknesses

• Play speed doesn’t always align with timed speed.
• Lacks convincing push to sell his curls/comebacks.
• Short arms put him at a disadvantage on 50/50 balls.
• Early head turns shorten his drive phase on deep routes.
• Waits for throws outside the numbers to come to him instead of attacking them.

Round 3, Pick #87: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR Ole Miss

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Overview

Long-striding, vertical-access wideout with steady play and production. Stribling has good size and early acceleration to climb over the top of coverage but lacks short-area quickness to gain separation underneath. His downfield ball skills are above average but he struggles to consistently carve out catch space and fight through contested-catch contact for tight-coverage wins. He has legit speed after the catch once he finds open grass. He’s also one of the most competitive run blockers in the WR class. Stribling projects as an immediate WR4 who could eventually work his way into a starting role.

Strengths

• Good initial acceleration into his routes.
• Pays attention to break routes off at crisp angles.
• Smooth late adjustments to grab advantages downfield.
• Able to meet throws with good hand extension.
• Builds speed quickly after catch for chunk plays.
• Fits into block targets and fights to stick around.

Weaknesses

• Linear route movements lack unpredictable elements.
• Leggy with a lack of separation burst from breaks underneath.
• Average hip sink getting into intermediate cuts.
• Needs to play with greater fight when contested.
• Inconsistent finishing his catches through contact.

Round 3, Pick #94: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona St

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Overview

Feisty boundary corner with the makeup to slide inside and become a problem for offenses as a pro nickelback. Abney’s coverage IQ and competitiveness are loud on tape. He pairs impressive instincts and recognition with the ball skills of a receiver. He’s physical in press, but he loses ground and picks up penalties when it hits the third level. His top-end speed and closing quickness from depth are average. He’s also average in mirroring a shifty release, so rookie reps inside could be a little bumpy. Abney profiles as a zone-match nickelback with a physical press presence.

Strengths

• Compact build with good balance and strong lower half.
• Practice battles with Jordyn Tyson sharpened his game.
• No free rides given from his physical brand of press.
• Keys quarterback closely while managing route threats.
• Searches for certain routes like a hitter looking for a pitch in baseball.
• Competes hard at the catch-point, racking up ball production.
• Plays the throw like it’s intended for him when in position.
• Bodies up and finishes tackles at a good rate.

Weaknesses

• Lacks length and top-end speed for vertical challenges.
• Has issues losing positioning late, even when in-phase.
• Flagged for 13 penalties in the last two seasons, per PFF.
• Prone to chomping on double moves.
• Short-stepper with average closing quickness from the top of his drop.
• Needs improvement at slipping blocks in run support.