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2023 NFL Draft: Nathaniel "Tank" Dell - Houston Wide Receiver

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Nathaniel "Tank" Dell - Houston Strengths: 1.  Short Area Separation  -  Dell has a diverse release package that makes him difficult to mirror off the line. His incredible burst in any direction prevents corners from turning their hips early, which consistently allows a small amount of separation off the line when direct contact is not made to slow him down. 2.  Route Tree  -  His extensive route tree and ability to run routes effectively underneath as well as downfield makes him a threat on every play. He is great after the catch, and knows how to work open space. Dell is just an intelligent all-around football player, and will have no trouble executing complex routes from anywhere on the field at the next level. 3.  Deceleration  -  Dell can stop instantly from any speed. Footwork is no concern when his ability to change direction is practically an outlier. Deceleration helps tremendously with overall route running and considerably lowers the risk of non-contact open field

2023 NFL Draft: Will McDonald IV - Iowa State Edge

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Will McDonald - Iowa State Strengths: 1.  Subtle Upper Body Movements  -  He does not use this to his advantage as often as he could, but his quicker upper body movements make him incredibly slippery in one-on-one situations. He dips around contact and performs rapid misdirections at a level comparable to Will Anderson in several reps throughout his tape. Utilizing this technique more will help him tremendously as a stand-up edge rusher. 2.  Closing Speed  -  McDonald has tremendous closing burst in and out of the pocket. He can set the edge with great spacing using his long arms against the tackle, and can also chase down more mobile quarterbacks who get outside the pocket. He needs to work on committing instead of haphazardly trying to deflect a pass on occasion, but the burst and pursuit skills are there. He could even potentially play off-ball with his prowess in identifying where runners will be, favorable angles, and open field movement skills, but having elite closing speed as a