Big Ten- Iowa

Brian Bulaga, OT, Jr- The most impressive trait of Bulaga is his balance. He’s always in control with a wide base so he very rarely gets rocked out of position. He has fantastic technique and he simply understands how to play the position. He could be stronger and a bit heavier in the backside in order to anchor (as Derrick Morgan did get him on skates a few times when he shot his hands in and bull rushed him in the Hawkeyes Bowl game). He’s a definite first rounder, and I think he’s a guy who may end up being better than some of the other top OT prospects in this draft three years down the line, but he might not be the best right away. He is NFL ready though, and he can start at either tackle spot right away. He’s not worse than a top 15 pick because of his ability to play the blindside.

Ricky Stanzi, QB, Jr- Stanzi is almost more accurate on the run than when sitting in the pocket. He is inconsistent with his accuracy in the pocket, but he has time to work on this. His arm is decent enough, but not plus. Stanzi seems like he could develop into the game manager type with time, which he has, and he will have a chance to shine next year with a very good returning team coming back.

Adam Robinson, RB, true Fr- I absolutely love Robinson’s effort! He never stops his legs moving and he is great with the spin move to free himself from tacklers. He’s built thick through the legs and low to the ground so it helps him to grind out tough yards. He also has a knack for knowing when to leave his feet, roll in the air, and get first downs when he would have been stopped otherwise. He’s ideal for zone running offense as he shows great patience, sticks his foot in the ground, and can get to the second level in a hurry. He’s a true Freshman, so he has time to get better, and I could easily see him being a three and done prospect.

Tony Moeaki, TE, Sr- I think Moeaki is a great sleeper coming into the draft. What hurts him is he has had trouble staying healthy, but if he can, he’s a solid value player. He’s a great blocker, good technique, and aggression in this phase of the game. He’s also a better receiving threat than people will think. He finds a way to get open, he has good hands, and he’s a good leaper. I think he’s a gem in the 4th round.

Dace Richardson, LG, Sr- Richardson is very inconsistent. On some plays, he looks fantastic and gets into position and moves piles. In others, he gets too narrow in his base and ends up on the ground. If he can work on keeping his base wide he would go higher than he will end up being drafted. Injuries are a major problem for Richardson though, and this will kill his stock. He’s a good late round prospect though that could slip through the cracks and develop into an eventual starter IF he can stay healthy. One of the better guards I’ve seen when on, when off he’s nothing more than average.

Rafael Eubanks, OC, Sr- He doesn’t have the anchor to make it at the next level. He has great technique, but even with that he struggles as he’s just not big enough in the thighs and ass to hold his ground or get movement in the run game.

Kyle Calloway, RT, Sr- Calloway has flashes of brilliance coupled with head scratching plays. He will struggle with the speed rusher, as he bails far too quickly with his shoulders, which allows DE’s to cut back to the inside with power moves and beat him easily to the inside. That’s the bad though, and there is a lot to like about him. He does a great job of flipping his hips around on run blocks to wall off the defender and create a crease for the back. He is also very good at blocking the second level as he gets there quickly, breaks down well in space, and gets his hands in position. With good coaching on his slide step, he could develop into a very good starting RT at the next level. Worst case scenario, I think Calloway can still play guard and be successful there as well.

Adrian Clayborn, DE, Jr- I really like Clayborn, and in my opinion, it’s a dog fight between him and Cameron Heyward for the best defensive lineman in college. Some of the plays I saw Clayborn make this year were downright amazing. If you didn’t see Iowa’s bowl game against Georgia Tech, Clayborn simply dominated the Yellow jackets offensive line and almost single handedly shut them down. He’s big enough to play the five-technique but quick enough to play the seven or traditional even man front DE. He has a devastating initial punch and his bull rush is good and his go-to move. Even though he chooses to use power more often, he showed good speed in the Penn State game by destroying a single block on the punt return team and blocking the kick. He has phenomenal technique when using his hands, he sinks his hips well to maintain power, and he has good enough speed around the corner. The craziest thing is he doesn’t have any one solid pass rush move other than the bull rush. If a coach can teach him how to better use pass rush moves to set tackles up, the sky is the limit with this guy. He has a no doubt first round grade for next season.

Karl Klug, DT, Jr- I love Klug’s effort, and if he can get a bit stronger and put a bit more weight on, he can really move up. He’s very active, he gets great penetration, and he disrupts the interior running game. He’s a solid returning starter and this DL will be the country’s best next year. Klug is ideal as a three-technique DT, but I also think he has the ability to move out in and odd man front and play the five technique as well.

Christian Ballard, DT, Jr- Undersized like Klug and very quick. Not as stout against the run as Klug, but they both make plays with quickness instead of power. He’s the least impressive prospect of the four defensive linemen, but he’s still a decent prospect to watch for next season.

A.J. Edds, OLB, Sr- Edds is one of those OLB’s who may not be the most athletic guy, but he’s a solid football player. He’s a guy I want on my team. I’ve seen him make several picks using very good instincts and technique in his pass drops. That alone should get him drafted. He’s never going to be a Pro Bowl player, but he won’t hurt your team either as a starter. I could see him going in the late third to early fourth.

Pat Angerer, MLB, Sr- I like Angerer’s tenacity, but he has physical limitations. He’s not very physical to hold up against interior linemen so he needs defensive linemen to keep him clean. He struggles with getting caught in the trash over the middle, but what he does well is get his hands extended to fight off blocks, disengages quickly, and can make the tackle. He’s good in zone coverage as well. He’s a mid round pick but would fit well in a 3-4 or a 4-3 and will definitely be a strong special teams player. Does a good job of going for the strip as long as the tackle is secure. Like Edds, he’s a guy I want on my team because he’s a blue collar player who gives great effort.

Broderick Binns, DE, So- Binns has tremendous potential, but he needs to refine his technique. He has a good bull rush for a smaller DE and can walk the tackle back to the QB. He just needs to work on a secondary move once his initial speed or bull rush is stopped, and if he can do this, he has potential to develop into an elite level prospect. He’s an impact pass rusher right now without a secondary move, is solid against the run, and plays smart as well as he shows awareness of when to disengage and chase a receiver if need be. I will be watching him closely for the next year or two, and I think he’d be best served to come back for both years to really develop fully as a player.

Amari Spievy, CB, Jr- I think Spievy made a mistake coming out early this year as this is a deep corner draft and he’s just another guy in the class. He didn’t show much from what I saw, but he does seem to be solid in the jam. I don’t have a good feeling on where he will be slotted, but I think he’s more of a third or fourth rounder.