The NFL Draft tends to be a measuring stick of how much top-tier talent a college football program contains on its roster from year-to-year, and to an extent its relative success on the field. The Miami Hurricanes did not have such a great season last year after posting a 5-7 record for the...
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Javion Cohen | Offensive Lineman | 6’4″, 305 lbs. |
Fourth-Year Junior
17. Seattle Seahawks – Walter Football
“The Seahawks have two talented, young tackles, but they could use some upgrades in the interior of the offensive line.
Javion Cohen showed great ability as a pass protector and run blocker.”
20. Jacksonville Jaguars – TheScore
“Cohen was a solid performer on the line at Alabama before opting to transfer to Miami this offseason. He heads north but stays in the state of Florida with the Jaguars opting to give Trevor Lawrence more protection on the offensive line.”
21. Carolina Panthers – 247Sports
“After picking Bryce Young this year, we gave the Panthers a receiver in the first pick here and then have them protecting Young on the second pick. Cohen, by some reports, was considered to be Alabama’s best offensive lineman by NFL scouts and is now with the Hurricanes after entering the portal.”
26. Green Bay Packers – YardBarker
“The Packers have had success with later-round draft choices on the offensive line in recent seasons, but could approach a prospect with higher upside in next year’s draft. Cohen goes into 2023 as one of the top interior line prospects in the college game after transferring from Alabama.”
Leonard Taylor III | Defensive Lineman | 6’3″, 305 lbs. | Junior
8. New England Patriots – Sharp Football Analysis
“Taylor, a former five-star recruit, emerged as one of the nation’s most dominant interior pass-rushers as a true sophomore in 2022. His combination of strength and quickness is rare for an interior lineman.
Key stat to know about Leonard Taylor III 一 Generated a 13.9% pressure rate on the interior defensive line 一 among Power Five linemen, only Buccaneers first-round pick
Calijah Kancey had a higher rate.”
15. Las Vegas Raiders – USA Today
“Scraping by on the interior with the likes of Jerry Tillery, Bilal Nichols and third-round rookie Byron Young likely will prove problematic for the Silver and Black. An ascending talent, the 6-3, 305-pound Taylor flashes impressive pass-rushing tools that should put him in high demand.”
17. Houston Texans – Pro Football Focus
“This past season, Taylor lived up to his top-10 recruit billing coming out of high school. His 19.5% pass-rush win rate and 16.2% pressure rate trailed only Calijah Kancey among Power Five interior defensive linemen. With an increased workload, Taylor could rise even higher than this.”
17. Seattle Seahawks – The Dallas Morning News
“High upside for this 300-pound lineman.”
17. New York Giants – DraftKings Nation
23. Los Angeles Chargers – The 33rd Team
“The Los Angeles Chargers did not address the defensive front in 2023, but in 2024, they turn the card in on Miami’s Leonard Taylor. Taylor is a disruptive player who has top-level movement skills for his size (6-foot-3, 305 pounds). He has natural hands and can unlock his hips with ease. Taylor plays hard and is not an easy player to control for four quarters.”
24. Denver Broncos – Windy City Gridiron
“In case you couldn’t tell, the 2024 draft could be loaded at defensive tackle! Taylor’s athletic ability for a 305-pounder is absurd, which can see him take reps outside as a 5-tech in some cases. He’s active with his hands, and though his play strength could improve, he offers tremendous interior pass-rushing value that could entice Denver here.”
28. Buffalo Bills – Bleacher Report
“The Buffalo Bills are set up for success for the next several years. They’re almost guaranteed to stay competitive with Josh Allen at quarterback and have plenty of talent on offense across the board.
The Bills also have a good combination of pass-rushers and coverage defenders, but free agency will determine their needs in 2024. They’re likely going to have a massive hole at defensive tackle.
DaQuan Jones, Ed Oliver and Tim Settle are all scheduled to become free agents next offseason, and Buffalo is expected to be nearly $24 million over the cap. That will make it difficult to bring back one of those guys, let alone all three.
The Bills may have to turn to the draft to address their defensive line, and Miami’s Leonard Taylor III would be a great option. He already has great size at 6’3″ and 305 pounds, and he’s racked up 19 tackles for loss in two seasons, including 8.5 in only six games in 2021.
Taylor’s combination of size and production would give Buffalo the disruptor in the middle of the defense that it’ll likely be looking for.”
30. Buffalo Bills – TheScore
“Taylor was a highly touted recruit while heading to Miami and began to deliver on that hype last season. He was one of the country’s most productive pass-rushers among interior linemen, getting pressure on almost 17% of his chances.”
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