In light of the discussion on "comps", I figured it might be nice to lay all of these out in a thread as to not clutter the recruiting or roster threads. I've really come to enjoy these - they are a nice detail for the higher ranked guys on who they are, strengths, weaknesses, etc.

JIHAAD CAMPBELL, EDGE (#23 OVR, #3 EDGE) (6-3, 215)
* Projection - 2-3 Round
* Comparison - Mohamoud Diabate (Florida Gators)

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Terrific length. Gifted with large hands. Should continue to fill out slender frame over the next few years and eventually get up to 225 pounds or more. A twitchy pass rusher with an explosive first step that consistently brings pressure off the edge. Uses quick countermoves to slide past offensive tackles drawing them in with a slight dip of the shoulders or a little head fake. Doesn’t let many, if any, quarterbacks slip out of his reach once he's in striking distance. Willing face-up tackler, but at his best when he’s in pursuit hawking down ball carriers. Spent much of his junior season lined up with his hand in the dirt, but is expected to spend senior season working at linebacker as the staff at IMG Academy believes in his coverage skills, which makes sense given how he moves in space. Tested off the charts once he transferred into the national powerhouse posting the highest vertical jump out of all the non-skill players. Also ran a short shuttle in the 4.2 range. Must add some core strength and bulk up if he’s ever going to be asked to anchor in the run game, but long limbs and play speed give him one of the highest ceilings out of any defender in the 2022 cycle. Tweener traits might be concerning to some, but his ability to get after the quarterback on some downs and drop back on others is rare and valuable. Likely to be a multi-year contributor for a Top 25 program. NFL upside.

JEREMIAH ALEXANDER, EDGE (#35 OVR, #5 EDGE) (6-2, 235)
* Projection - 1st Round
* Comparison - Shaquil Barrett (Bucs)

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Alexander is a very talented and well put together player, that has a good well proportioned build and frame. He has long arms with a muscular body that at 235 pounds is college ready. You see a physical, aggressive and powerful player when you watch him play. He brings burst, speed and power off the edge when rushing the passer along with the ability to use his arm over move or speed rush to the QB. He plays with very good pad level and punch, where he is able to get off blocks using his heavy hands to make plays. You see that he is able to key and diagnose well whether the play is a run, pass or a blitz. During these plays you see that he runs well and is a factor all over the field. He has natural snap on contact that is on display with him either knocking the blocker back or tackling the ball carrier. Alexander is a difference maker that is an ideal edge rusher that opponents have to always know where he is. He is a game changer with his play making ability and he should to be a multi-year starter at the Power Five level and ultimately become and early round selection in the NFL Draft.

TY SIMPSON, QB (#36 OVR, #4 QB) (6-2, 185)
* Projection - 2nd-3rd round

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Exciting dual-threat quarterback who’s one of the best in this year’s class extending plays and making something happen outside the pocket. Won’t wow you with his arm strength but it’s functional and he can make all the throws on the field. Natural feel in the pocket. Senses pressure and does a great job in scramble situations. Keeps eyes down the field and can make a big throw downfield or just take off and run for plus yards. Creative in how he gets the ball out. Can throw from different arm angles and is just as dangerous outside the pocket as he is inside of it. Shows poise and toughness. Will stand in and take a shot to get the ball out. Highly intelligent quarterback who should have no problems picking up a college playbook and processes the game extremely fast. Projects as an impact upper-tier Power 5 starter and future mid- to high-round NFL Draft pick.

EMMANUEL HENDERSON, RB (#45 OVR, #2 RB) (6-1, 185)
* Projection - 2nd-3rd round
* Comparison - Wayne Gallman (Giants)

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Taller, longer-framed running back with lean, athletic build that should foster ample bulk addition in college. Three-sport high school athlete who plays basketball and runs track. Ran an 11.40 100 as a sophomore. Dominant in football and hoops vs. Alabama small-school competition. Longer-striding runner who shows good initial burst and downhill juice. Flashes dangerous cutback ability. Will stack cuts on the same run. Always looking for as many extra yards as possible. Impressively strings moves together at the second level considering longer, high-cut build. Simultaneously fluid and violent as a runner. Displays good core strength and contact balance to extend runs. Finishes runs consistently. Played snaps at running back, receiver, quarterback, and outside linebacker as a junior. Natural pass-catcher in limited opportunities. Adequate top-end speed but still room to improve. Potential in that category should be high given frame/gait. Gets bounce-happy at times, which is likely at least in part to individual dominance vs. small-school competition. One of the nation's top backs in the 2022 class. Should become a high-major impact player with long-term NFL Draft early-round ceiling.

TYLER BOOKER, OT (#46 OVR, #6 OT) (6-5, 325)
* Projection - 2-3 Round
* Comparison - Saahdiq Charles (Redskins)

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A big man that’s all of 6-foot-5. Carries 325 pounds better than most. The voice and leader of IMG Academy. Initially viewed himself as a defensive lineman before making the full-time transition to the offensive side of the ball. The type of blocker that likes to play well through the whistle. Has come a long way over the past year or so and is more than capable of winning at the point of attack with a well-timed punch. Latches onto his target and is able to quickly find some leverage before steering would-be tacklers out of the way. Agile enough to get outside the tackle box and open up run lanes, at least at the high school level. Must get more consistent in his pass sets, but has shown that he can protect the corner with a relatively smooth kick step. Spent junior season working primarily at right tackle. Does have some additional length in the arms, but could find himself getting snaps at one of the two guard spots in college, if needed. Well respected by almost everyone in Bradenton and has drawn rave reviews from the strength staff at the national powerhouse. Will likely need some seasoning, but has the required traits – and mindset – to emerge as a multi-year starter for a Top 25 program. Has a chance to make the NFL like his uncle, Ulish Booker.

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KHURTISS PERRY, DL (#55 OVR, #8 DL) (6-2, 265)
* Projection - 2-3 Round

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Stout, compact, but fairly broad front-line defender who lacks ideal height and length, but plays with electric functional athleticism and energy relative to size. Plays varied defensive roles with high activity and violence, from standing rush end to multiple interior spots. Pursuit ability is terrific relative to size and projected position. White-hot closing burst with chase-down athleticism from the back side. Strong tackler with big-hit capability. Heavy-handedness shines at the point of attack and in tackling efficiency. Sometimes detonates through traffic to make plays. Shows stack-and-shed strength, even against noticeably larger blockers. Knows how to get skinny to knife through gaps. Naturally plays to space, senses leverage, and bursts to nooks and crannies to disrupt. Displays excellent snap anticipation and first-step juice. Quick-footed with active, violent hands that foster disengaging ability vs. run and as a rusher. Screams off the edge whether aligned as standing rush end or with a hand in the dirt. Shows surprisingly good pass-rush get-off, dip, and arc-running ability. Flashes a go-to outside rip that regularly beats tackles. Played basketball early in high school. Owns valuable two-way snaps as a highly effective jumbo back during his junior year. Monster defensive production (23 sacks, 35 QB hurries) as a senior for the Alabama 5A state champion. Definitely a plus athlete on the field, but plays a bit tight through the hips at times. Shows some counter ability as a rusher but can still expand move set. Physical upside may be limited given dimensions. May need to harness "prey drive" and playmaking instinct vs. similarly talented competition. One of the best pure defensive playmakers in the 2022 class. Plays like a big, powerful edge but could thrive as an even-front 3-technique who's asked to penetrate and disrupt. Projects to the high-major level as a potential impact player with a long-term early-round NFL Draft ceiling.

ELIJAH PRITCHETT, OT (#67 OVR, #9 OT) (6-6, 280)
* Projection - 4-7 Round

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Verified with great height and corresponding frame. Arm length not verified but owns a big reach and plays long. Plays mad. Block finisher by nature who regularly gets his target to the ground. Flashes some pop in his hands at the point of attack. Looks for extra work in the run game. That also translates in second-level engagements. Plays with a good, wide base in pass sets. Hand placement in pass pro is encouraging. Displays adequate lateral range and mobility. Primarily a left tackle as a senior with the potential to play any tackle or guard spot as needed. That said, owns the look of a true tackle with a big base and upper-body space to develop even more. Plays upright at times. Reach aids in pass pro but can more consistently use his frame to keep strength- and leverage-oriented defenders from getting inside of him. Above average functional athlete whose body coordination is still catching up to his great physical tools. Bona fide high-major offensive tackle prospect who likely can provide roster value at multiple spots. Could become a quality multi-year starter with NFL Draft aspirations.

Earl Little Jr., CB (#73 OVR, #12 CB) (6-0, 175)
* Projection - 2-3 Round
* Comparison - Tyrann Mathieu (Chiefs)

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Owns a sleek, athletic build. Adequate length. A loose athlete with elite foot quickness that excels as an inside corner given competitive nature and ability to change directions. Instinctive man coverage defender that is quick to read and react. Likes to bait quarterbacks into making bad decisions. Springs out of his breaks as he aggressively challenges routes. Fights for the ball in the air. Eliminates throwing windows. Tough run defender that is more than capable of getting home on a blitz. Must, however, keep getting stronger in hopes of not getting overpowered at the next level. Earned a starting job as a sophomore at one of the top high school programs in the Sunshine State. Missed some time as a junior due to injury, but still helped his team capture a state title. Comes from an uber-athletic family as dad played in the NFL while mom played college soccer. Was labeled by one college recruiter as a future pro when he was just a freshman. Figures to develop into a multi-year starter at the Power 5 level. Advanced coverage skills could get him on the field early on in career, potentially in the nickel. Also versatile enough to line up at safety, if needed. Should eventually play on Sundays.

KENDRICK LAW, ATH (#75 OVR, #2 ATH) (5-11, 195)
* Projection - 2-3 Round

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Adequate height with good bulk and an athletic build. Put together like a running back or safety with capability to play receiver or multiple spots in the defensive back seven. Flashes springy athleticism that translates to off-the-ground bounce as a pass catcher and lateral twitch as a ball carrier. Shows excellent stop-start ability and burst out of redirection. Good top-end field speed supported by times on the track. Shows encouraging hands-catching and high-pointing abilities considering offensive snaps were split between the backfield and receiver. Finishes runs as a back and shows ability to string together moves at the second level. Displays impressive concentration, body control, and adjustment ability at wideout. Ball skills and awareness would translate well to the secondary. Commands respect as a run-after-catch threat. Outstanding athletic profile headlined by track and field. Eclipsed 11.00 in the 100 meters several times as a junior, including a wind-aided 10.48 for second place in Louisiana 5A. Having said that, top-end field speed can better reflect track times. Sometimes more quick than fast in that regard. Gets bounce-happy at times as a ball carrier. Will need to carve out full-time role with requisite technique at a permanent positional home. Projects as a potential high-major impact player who could fit multiple spots on both sides of the ball. Possesses the physical tools and athletic profile that could result in NFL Draft early-round consideration.

JAHEIM OATIS, DL (#80 OVR, #10 DL) (6-4, 370)

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Oatis is a gigantic body with solid musculation throughout. A little bit top heavy. Began receiving scholarship offers as an 8th grader from elite programs. Very long arms with heavy hands and uses them with great force to push through the line from the defensive tackle positions. Has the upper body power to stun and detach from blocks. Looks comfortable playing the outside shades and two-gapping but projects as an interior space-eater type at the next level. Shows excellent upfield movement and lateral explosiveness for his size. Attacking player that doesn't wait for action. Diagnoses and finds the ball quickly. Shows nimbleness and good retrace. Also plays on the offensive line and is the kicker on the kickoff team- flashing some impressive open field tackling ability. Very active and productivity checks out with 68 tackles, 18 TFL's, and 4 sacks in 2020. Will need to keep body weight and conditioning in check going forward.

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JAMARION MILLER, RB (#86 OVR, #6 RB) (5-10, 195)
* Projection - 4-7 Round

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Plays stronger than listed size suggests. Possesses adequate height with limited frame. Built like a ball of muscle with compact, concentrated center of gravity. Runs with good pad level and consistently finishes runs. Finds nooks and crannies in traffic to gain extra yards. Strong enough to run through arm tackles. Vision is a plus. Quick feet in the hole to make the first man miss. Dangerous stretch option as a one-cut back with big-play top-end speed. Owns legitimate home run-hitting speed in the open field. Speed verified in a track environment thanks to terrific 10.71 100 as a junior. Field speed reflects the data. Very good production and has improved every year through junior season, which featured an excellent 9.82 yards per carry and easily the highest receiving production to date. Has shown encouraging pass-catching ability, at times lining up as an outside receiver in certain packages. While agility is above average, gears down sometimes when redirecting. Very good between-the-tackles hole-puncher and cutback runner, but does limited frame change that at the next level? Great combination of running hard and running fast. Among the top backs in Texas in the 2022 class. Projects to the high-major level with the potential to become an NFL Draft candidate.

ISAIAH BOND, ATH (#89 OVR, #3 ATH) (5-10.5, 175)
* Projection - 2-3 Round

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Adequate size for his position. Possesses growth potential to add additional weight to frame. Displays good athleticism in all three phases of the game. Smooth strider. Shows the ability to accelerate to top-end speed quickly. Possesses excellent play speed before and after the catch. Exhibits good short-area quickness and change-of-direction ability. Will need to develop his route tree as a short-to-intermediate route-runner. Has the ability to consistently stretch the field vertically. Flashes some natural pass catching ability and ability to adjust. Excellent run-after-catch threat. Shows the ability to create for himself. More of a one-cut runner but has the wiggle to make the first defender miss. Plays fast in all three phases. Plays with a physicality and decisiveness on defense and special teams. Has a “football player” temperament with the physical traits to go with it. Dynamic speed player that can add value in multiple phases of the game. Has the ability to be highly utilized in the vertical and horizontal passing game. Possesses the speed and return ability to contribute immediately at the next level. Next part of his development will be becoming a dependable option in the middle of the field that can create after the catch. Projects to a high-level multi-year starter at the next level with the tools to garner early NFL Draft consideration.

TREQUON FEGANS, CB (#93 OVR, #14 CB) (6-2, 181)
* Projection - 2-3 Round
* Comparison - Dre Kirkpatrick (Bengals)

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Looks the part with long, lean frame. Measured over 6-foot-1 the summer before his senior season. A true playmaker at cornerback that uses his plus instincts to create takeaways. Rather experienced in press-man coverage and seems to be the most comfortable at this stage in his development when he can get his hands on a wide receiver near the line of scrimmage. Longer reach helps shrink throwing windows and makes him super competitive in jump-ball situations. Not afraid to make a face-up tackle and will get low when needed. Has doubled as a running back throughout much of his prep career and ripped off his fair share of big gains. Also dangerous in the return game, especially on punts. First made a name for himself as a sophomore when he returned five interceptions for touchdowns and helped his team win a state title playing in one of Alabama’s higher classifications. Followed that up with a strong junior campaign. Comes from a football family with four other brothers that play the game. Tested well as a youngster, but global pandemic has made it difficult to gather new verified data points. Top-end speed, however, doesn’t appear to be an issue given how he closes gaps on tape. Likely will need a year or two to find his bearings, but has what it takes to develop into a multi-year starter at the Power 5 level given impressive wingspan, fluidity and overall feel for the position. Length should eventually have him on the radar of NFL scouts.

SHAZZ PRESTON, WR (#108 OVR, #17 WR) (6-0, 190)
* Projection - 4-7 Round
* Comparison - Tylan Wallace (Ravens)

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Strong build with good overall size and enough space to add more mass, though not necessarily needed. Developed well physically over high school career. Natural football player with good instincts and spatial awareness as a receiver. Flashes impressive body control and adjustment ability on contested throws. Wins 50-50 situations with those traits and a high compete level. Effective to all levels, whether screen game, short-to-intermediate, or vertical. Tracks the ball well on deep shots. Owns a strong overall athletic profile that includes a three-sport background with track and basketball. Ran a 22.30 200 as a junior and long jumped 20-3 as a freshman and sophomore. Posted encouraging testing numbers as a freshman (4.61 40, 4.39 shuttle), but has not tested since. Play strength and dexterity show on the gridiron and the basketball court. Presents a run-after-catch threat with the vision and finishing ability of a back. Comes from a football family. Sometimes more fluid than twitchy, which hinders separation. Good functional athlete with above average speed, but can still squeeze more out of the top end. Ball occasionally gets into his body. Productive receiver with a body type that could be used around the formation if desired. Natural athlete and competitor with strong athletic profile. Projects as a high-major recruit who could become a multi-year impact starter with long-term NFL Draft potential.

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SHAWN MURPHY, LB (#127 OVR, #9 LB) (6-2, 215)
* Projection - 4-7 Round
* Comparison - Antonio Morrison (Packers)

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Has build to play inside linebacker. Can add thickness throughout frame and play at 235 pounds. Hard-working with inner drive. Plays with chip on shoulder. Physical, menacing player in the box. Shows suddenness to get to ball carrier. Plugs gaps with ferocity. Devastating hitter between the tackles. At his best when playing downhill. Sifts through garbage at line of scrimmage to locate ball carrier. Shows stack-and-shed ability. Relentless in his pursuit. Physical superiority shows at high school level. Excellent run blitzer. Verified testing of plus 4.8 in 40 brings speed questions. Has to continue to work on hip flexibility and lower body looseness to aid in change of direction. Has to work on coverage skills, including opening his hips and depth drop.

ISAIAH HASTINGS, DL (#183 OVR, #22 DL) (6-4, 290)
* Projection - 4-7 Round
* Comparison - Christian Barmore (Patriots)

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A big, athletic interior pass rusher with plenty of upside. Still learning the game of football after growing up in Canada, but has the potential to emerge as a difference maker at the Power 5 level given how he moves for someone that’s 6-foot-4, 300 pounds. Equipped with longer arms owning a near 84-inch wingspan and more importantly a nice initial burst. Uses wide base to wedge himself through gaps and overpower opposing offensive linemen. Wins more times than not with a simple bull rush, but has also developed a few different pass-rushing moves and is pretty versed in hand-to-hand combat. Not the type of player to give up on many plays and finds ways to make stops outside the hashes. Transferred into a small private school outside of Tampa, Fla. for his senior season and didn't need much, if any, time to adjust to the speed of American football totaling 24 quarterback hurries and 6.5 sacks in seven games. Will need to keep progressing and spend some time in a college weight room, but should eventually work his way into the rotation at a College Football Playoff contender given his size and ability to get after the quarterback. Could be used in a variety of different alignments depending on what is needed at the college of his choice, but will be at his best when he's simply creating push up the middle.

AMARI NIBLACK, ATH (#188 OVR, #7 ATH) (6-4, 220)
* Projection - 4-7 Round
* Comparison - Pro Wells (TCU)

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A well-built athlete with some position ambiguity that has lined up primarily at tight end throughout much of his high school career. First made a name for himself on the offseason camp circuit where he simply looked like a man amongst boys with his defined muscle and ramped up play speed. Followed that up with a strong senior campaign in which he totaled over 650 yards receiving while playing in the Sunshine State’s highest classification. Competitive not only at the catch point, but after the catch as he will weave through traffic and fight for additional yardage. No verified vertical jump on record, but plays above defenders and knows how to box them out, which likely stems from his basketball background. Doesn’t have much, if any, experience as an in-line blocker, but has shown on tape that he will lower his shoulder and try to open up lanes for his teammates. Tested well at multiple college camps, but always room to get a little more explosive. Could eventually make the transition to the defensive side of the ball as a stand-up pass rusher, but ceiling seems to ultimately be the highest as an H-back or move tight end in a modern spread offense. NFL upside.

ANTONIO KITE, ATH (#221 OVR, #9 ATH) (6-1, 180)
* Projection - Power 5 Starter

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Lean, wiry build that is a bit narrow, but possesses space to add some mass. Unverified size but height appears above average. Plays long. Limited verified data but plays fast and smooth. Two-sport standout with D-I offers in basketball as well. Functional athleticism translates to the gridiron. Fluid, natural athlete. Longer stride that builds vertical speed, but also shows above average initial burst and acceleration. Likewise, above average change-of-direction ability relative to somewhat higher-cut build. Plays both sides of the ball as a full-time safety and part-time receiver. Flashes big-play athleticism at receiver with ability to get on top of corners and take the top off of the defense. Offensive snaps foster ball skills, which are above average, but still displays some body-catching tendencies at times. Very good tracking and concentration on deep shots. Covers a lot of territory with relative ease. Not as much a downhill hammer as a deep safety playing space. Could probably move to cornerback as well. More finesse athlete than tone setter, though is capable of producing the big hit. Can improve tackling consistency, as well as take better angles to the ball. Must get stronger to mind traffic vs. the run. Very good natural athlete with impressive overall profile and projectable physical tools. Legitimate high-major prospect who owns the developmental ceiling to play beyond college.

ELIJAH BROWN, TE (#230 OVR, #8 TE) (6-5, 230)
* Projection - Power 5 Starter
* Comparison - Luke Farrell (Jaguars)

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Solid combination of size and a complete skill set. One of the better blocking tight ends of the top end guys in this class. Willing, tenacious and shows good strength already. Shows ability to create some separation as a route-runner even from a slot or split position. Has a good catch radius and can win contested balls. Not as much of a field-stretching tight end and is not currently as big of a run after the catch threat. Needs to continue to add speed and suddenness, but is a solid all around tight end prospect with no glaring weaknesses.

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Lot of 4-7 round projections … grading kinda tough I see

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Jake Pope (#29 S) (6-1, 190)
* Projection - 4-7 Round

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A three phase player, Pope shows the ability to project to the receiver and or safety position at the next level. Possesses growth potential to add additional weight to his frame. Displays good athleticism in all three phases. Exhibits good short area burst and explosiveness on both sides of the ball while possessing outstanding play speed. Plays with very little wasted motion, clean in and out of breaks. Demonstrates excellent instincts in all three phases. Flashes natural ball skills on both sides of the ball. Shows some ability as a playmaker in the return game and after the catch. Will have an immediate impact on special teams. Versatile athlete that wins with instincts. Plays bigger than he is.

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