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2019 NFL Draft: 15 Players you need to know

By Michael Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Keller Chryst #10 of the Stanford Cardinal throws a touchdown pass during the second quarter as he is pressured by Porter Gustin #45 of the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Keller Chryst #10 of the Stanford Cardinal throws a touchdown pass during the second quarter as he is pressured by Porter Gustin #45 of the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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BOCA RATON, FL – DECEMBER 02: Devin Singletary #5 of the Florida Atlantic Owls rushes for a touchdown during the Conference USA Championship game against the North Texas Mean Green at FAU Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
BOCA RATON, FL – DECEMBER 02: Devin Singletary #5 of the Florida Atlantic Owls rushes for a touchdown during the Conference USA Championship game against the North Texas Mean Green at FAU Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

12. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic

FAU running back Devin Singletary piled up insane numbers during his sophomore season under Lane Kiffin. Last year, Singletary rushed for 1,920 yards and 32 touchdowns. Crossing the 1,000-yard mark was his second time doing so since starting as a freshman. In both seasons, he averaged over 6.0 yards per carry.

At 5-9, 200 pounds, Singletary earned the nickname “Motor.” Against Oklahoma, he showed toughness despite his team being blown out. Singletary has a deadly effective jump cut that’ll work well in a zone-blocking scheme in the NFL. He’s patient, runs low with a great burst and quickness.

Oklahoma is the toughest defense he’ll face all season and he rushed for 69 yards on 18 attempts and a touchdown. With a long season ahead, Singletary will bounce back with a vengeance.

11. Carl Granderson, EDGE, Wyoming 

Last year, Wyoming had a player drafted in the first round: quarterback Josh Alllen. While not a first-round prospect yet, Carl Granderson could hear his name called within the early rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Granderson is a 6-5, 261-pound lumbering defensive end with long arms. When the ball is snapped, he isn’t the quickest, but he does a great job getting his hands up. In fact, he uses a variety of pass rush moves to get after the quarterback. Part of the reason he had 8.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss last season was his motor. Granderson is relentless when chasing after the ball carrier.

When asked, he crashes the line effectively and keeps his head up and eyes focused. Granderson is a really solid tackler who wraps his target with sound technique. He also does a great job when being asked to stunt. There were a few times he’s been asked to drop in coverage and rush from the standing outside linebacker position. However, he’ll be most effective in 4-3 and if he learns to become more powerful at the point. If not, Granderson will be a liability against the run.

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