D2Football.com Pro Hopefuls

Trevor Harris
QB
Edinboro
6'2 (6020)
210lbs
4.85-4.90 40.

Analysis

Highly productive, accurate, and smart pro style passer with adequate arm strength and mobility. Has great character and comes from a very good family background. Lacks ideal bulk and height for the position but has adequate physical tools. Doesn't have the upside that other past prospects such as Joe Flacco have had but is lights out at the D2 level and shows he can score, protect the ball, and make the throws needed. Could move onto the draft board with improved strength, added bulk, and continued consistency.

Grade: 4.80
Round Projection: PFA

AJ Jackson
WR
California (Pa)
6'5 (6046)
237lbs
4.60/4.62 40.

Analysis

A junior college transfer who burst onto the scene in 2008 and became one of the best in the PSAC. Has ideal physical tools but lacks ideal speed and burst for the next level. Very raw player in terms of technique but uses his body well and has good strength. Must continue to show he can dominate and improve his speed. Could move onto the draft board with another productive season and faster than expected speed in the postseason.

Grade: 4.90
Round Projection: PFA

Kelton Tindal
WR
Newberry
6'2 (6021)
189lbs
4.22/4.31 40.

Analysis

Long, thin build receiver with good height and length. Has adequate hands and blazing speed. Mainly a linear threat at this point as he needs to improve blocking technique, sustaining his blocks, route running, and his release. Has good burst and explosiveness. Mostly used on vertical routes and reverses. Has the upside to be a solid 3rd or 4th receiver with some coaching.

Grade: 5.10
Round Projection: 6th-7th

Jared Veldheer
OT
Hillsdale
6'8 (6076)
321lbs
4.88/4.94 40.

Analysis

Highly athletic, big-bodied tackle that has started all 33 games of his career. Very raw in pass and run blocking technique but has ideal physical tools to work with. Has adequate footwork but lacks foot quickness as he struggles with inside speed rush. Bends very well and shows adequate use of the hands. Could move onto the draft board with improvement in footwork, ability to handle the speed rush, and improved technique.

Grade: 4.90
Round Projection: PFA

Tony Washington
OT
Abilene Christian
6'6 (6061)
300lbs
5.23/5.24 40.

Analysis

This long armed physical specimen started all 12 games in his ACU career thus far. Has ideal size, good physical presence, quick feet, and good strength. Has some stiffness but bends enough. Has outstanding upside due to only playing two years on the offensive line entering his senior season. However, with all of his ability and dominance at the D2 level there is a reason he attended a junior college instead of going FBS. That reason could hurt him in the eyes of some teams but only hurts in terms of an early projection as the issue probably won't be much of an issue on draft day. His grade could substantially rise with a solid postseason performance to as high as the 3rd round.

Grade: 5.20
Round Projection: 6th

Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
CB
IUP
6'1 (6005)
197lbs
4.47-4.48 40.

Analysis 

Has great physical tools, good athletic ability, and the bulk needed for the position. Very raw as a lockdown cover corner but rarely ever beaten and showed great ball skills, especially late in the season. One of the best return men in the country last season, which only boosts his value. Must improve technique but has the upside scouts are looking for. Could move into the first day of the draft with a great postseason and improved technique.

Grade: 5.50
Round Projection: 4th