BoxingRobes
Junior
- Joined
- Aug 24, 2013
- Messages
- 10,825
NFL scouts pick sleepers to watch for the 2023 draft: QBs who could rise and names to know
"He could be this year's Zach Wilson." We asked NFL scouts to give us names of prospects who could make the leap into Round 1 next year.
www.espn.com
Jahfari Harvey, DE, Miami (FL)
HT: 6-4 | WT: 252 pounds | Class: Fourth-year junior
2021 stats: 26 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 interception
Predicting under-the-radar prospects isn't as fun when the list is filled with established players, so here's a prospect scouts are projecting to have a big bump in a full-time role.
Miami has a recent reputation of putting pass-rushers into the league, including 2021 first-rounders Jaelan Phillips and Greg Rousseau. Harvey is being touted as the next in line. He has the trust of the new coaching staff and was tabbed by head coach Mario Cristobal to represent the team at the ACC's media days.
Scouts have taken notice. "Obviously it's all projection right now, but his flashes are good enough to get him in the first two rounds," an AFC scout said. "The focus will be on him now, though, so he has to step up."
Harvey started just five games last season, but his quickness and ability to stun pass protectors is notable on film.
Early 2023 draft projection: Harvey is a true "if" player. "If" he progresses as expected, he could be a first-rounder. It is a big projection, however. Right now, Harvey's tape puts him in Round 3.
Thoughts?