Mar 31, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Karlos Williams runs an agility drill as NFL scouts time him during FSU Football Pro Day at the Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports
The 2015 NFL Draft prospects had a chance to show us how athletic they are at the combine and pro days. And we’ve gone back to look at more tape to confirm or deny who they are based on the results. So now, it is as easy a time as ever to pick out who the most pro ready 2015 NFL draft prospects are.
So what makes a pro-ready draft prospect?
I’m only dealing with who the player is on the field because the organizations will make those decisions. This isn’t about upside either as upside and pro-ready are two different things altogether. This also isn’t about intangibles because we won’t know really know until they get in the NFL.
So I measure it by impact and production, ability, and understanding of how to play the game.
Impact and Production
The obvious way a prospect shows you he is ready for the NFL is dominating college football. Statistics are important but circumstances like having the bull’s eye on your back are as well. Are you unstoppable to the point of opponents game-planning for you, making things easier for your teammates?
Ability
The NFL is trying to weed out players that had great collegiate stats but lacked the physical ability to do it in the NFL. They want to know how a prospect produced in college so they can project it to the NFL to see how they can use the him. Can a receiver separate because of his agility and-or speed or does a defensive lineman beat offensive linemen with quickness, power or technique.
Understanding
Speaking of technique, technical skills are most important because the NFL is full of great athletes. Being a good football player comes more from understang how to play football than athleticism. Football I.Q., with Xs and Os is everything too because I’ve seen the best athlete’s flop because they didn’t understand the game.
That being said, turn the page to get a look at my Top-10 NFL Draft Prospects.
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