Oregon vs. Auburn: 7 Best 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch
7. Jake Hanson, IOL, Oregon
At 6-5 and just over 300 pounds, Jake Hanson is an ideal interior lineman with great movement skills and technique. Although he has displayed solid quickness, he can appear to lumber. He’s heavy-footed in pass coverage and his arm length isn’t desirable when asked to reach.
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As a run-blocker, though, he’s stout at the point and uses his hands effectively. When faced with the bull rush, he holds his ground and keeps himself clean. Because of his intellect and ability to snap, he adds versatility. Teams looking for a guard/center combo will look to draft Hanson. He’s not in the mold of some elite interior lineman but is worthy of a pick inside the top 100.
6. Nick Coe, DE, Auburn
4-3 teams look for an anchor in the mold of base ends like Romeo Okwara or Trey Flowers. Both of those guys are plenty effective against the run and so is Nick Coe. Similarly, Coe isn’t going to overwhelm tackles with elite athleticism. He’ll benefit in a defense where his best trait (power) is maximized. The 6-4, 280-plus pound defensive end utilizes leverage and strength to seal the edge. He has a great bull rush and powerful hands.
In the right scheme, he could add versatility by kicking inside on passing downs. He doesn’t offer the same versatility as other edge rushers, so his ceiling is on day two. If he shows the ability to get after the quarterback consistently, his stock will soar.