Tillman tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. Allgeier averaged an impressive 4.9 yards per carry while establishing himself as a foundational piece moving forward. Going further, Tillman effectively supplements footwork on releases with one- and two-handed swipes and jabs. Over the course of 2021, he sunk his hips better and played with improved pad level at stems. If Tillman keeps this pace up, hell be selected earlier than former Tennessee receiver Alontae Taylor, the 49th selection in last Aprils draft. What happens when Terrell's contract comes up? What makes Tennessees Cedric Tillman one of this years top wide receiver prospects? Cedric Tillman Tennessee Height-6030 Weight-215 lbs Fifth-year senior 3-Star recruit per 247 Sports Stats: 109 receptions, 1,622 yards, 13 touchdowns Games Especially in space, he can open up his strides and explode upfield. The game comes very naturally to him. McShay has Tillman listed as the No. I expect him to produce at a high level for the rest of the season and gain momentum heading into the draft season. Evaluating Young is tough because you have to try and project how he will do with NFL coaching and schemes. Moreover, Tillman plays too tall as a route runner at times. Hes a wrecking ball. The Falcons also have questions at left guard. Tennessees Cedric Tillman is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound imposing presence. 7. EDGE is arguably Atlantas biggest need this summer. Although he will likely have a more complete experience at Tennessees Pro Day, this week could be huge for Hookers momentum heading into the draft. If recent murmurs are to be believed, Tennessee will have a minimum of three selections, and possibly more. But even with that limitation, Wright can solidify himself as the best right tackle prospect in the class. The combine this week will give teams a better idea of Wrights ceiling. He is a big-bodied X receiver that wins at the catch point with technique, excellent hands and physicality. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Tankathon. Atlantas cornerback position requires personnel upgrades to pair with A.J. last season, but they must continue stacking young talent at the position. He has the same issue as Hooker however, where he will be 25 years old in the next month. Tillman quickly became the favorite target of new QB Hendon Hooker, and across 12 games in 2021, he amassed 64 catches for 1,081 yards and 12 touchdowns. Theres not many cases of them working out, and they tend to not have much of a ceiling. Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? Count me as someone thats always been a non-believer. Of all the players on this list, I will be watching Tillman the closest. Rumors have swirled about Banks ever since he enrolled on campus. The pressure is officially on Smith and Fontenot. While he isnt only a contested-catch guy, Tillman is unfazed when challenged at the catch point. Class: RS-Senior School: Tennessee Age: 22 (4-19-2000) A former three-star recruit out of Bishop Gorman This series will be your guide to the 2023 draft class. 35. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. Atlanta Falcons Draft Picks by Round in 2023, Felix Anudike-Uzomah on the board at 45..maybe. In a draft without trades, Carter is the perfect player to add to the Bears defense. He uses swipes to attain desired leverage, whether inside or outside. Theres no unequivocal answer for where Tillman might land, but we can look at the tape to get an accurate guess. His ability to gain yards after the catch will be mostly reliant upon breaking tackles with his physicality. That is a non-negotiable in the modern NFL. His measly three tackles dont tell the story as Coburn was consistently double-teamed up front and the focus of the Tides attention. Tillman's strength lies in his reliability and body control more than it does his speed. Moving on, Tillman sometimes times his extensions a bit too early at the catch point. theProfMonday at 08:48 PM in Talk About the Falcons, Falcons 7-Round Mock Draft 2023:Fixing Defense Early. He isnt likely to be as effective running routes on the horizontal plane as he is running vertically. He has great hand/eye coordination and naturally flows to the ball to corral imprecise passes. Benton entered this yearsSenior Bowlwith a reputation as a high-level run-stopper. Or a hobbled 2022 Tillman that leaves teams with more questions than answers? WebHis draft stock could come down to team need, but he's a capable plug-and-play on Day 2 of the draft. Workouts for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine begin this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tillman is a contested-catch specialist and will aim to improve his draft stock with a great outing at the combine. Tillman has an extremely physical edge, and can scrape off DBs to compound separation. He doesnt quite have the elite athleticism to guarantee a first-round ceiling, but the early-round range could be where Tillman lands, especially in a wide-open WR class. What you see is what you get with Tillman. Tillman isnt going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism. Benton attached a jetpack to his pre-draft stock by proving hes plenty capable of getting after the quarterback, too. This section will be updated with his official combine measurements as they become available. Draft Profile: Bio Cedric Tillman from Bishop Gorman High School was rated a After high school, Tillman opted to join Tennessee. He missed four games and underwent "tightrope" surgery on his left ankle in late September. Let's say the Falcons take a corner in the first. Kyle Crabbs had not only one of the worst hit rates in his big board but also the least accurate mock drafts over a five year span out of like 72 mock drafters lol. This upcoming week could make a huge difference for a few of these guys. He still got picked on too much in pass coverage, and never really seemed to improve in that regard. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By Army has lost two close games starting the season, most recently coming up on the short end to UTSA in overtime. Were talking hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line. Its been that way for quite some time. Even more impressive, Tillmans leverage adjustments are very quick, sometimes with little time to react. I think the biggest question at this point is Wrights overall athleticism and agility. The wide receiver position could still use more depth, however. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles. NFL. Hopefully we get a better idea coming out of this week. The prior week against Wagner, DeMorat totaled 386 passing yards and five touchdowns in a victory. This seems to be your speciality, leading up to the draft. But as we all know, nagging injuries meant his season was basically over before it really got going. If so, a CB selection with Atlanta's first pick could be a very wise choice. The Falcons would save $5 million against the 2023 cap by releasing Hayward, per Spotrac. JiAyir Brown has been extremely productive at Penn State. Tillman has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. And if this pace continues, the senior receiver will make a big move up draft boards. Duncan, graded as a fifth-round pick on my board, can be used as a zone safety and may even get looks at outside linebacker. Cedric Tillman - WR - Tennessee - 2023 NFL Draft Profile and Stats. If you cant show versatility in a defensive scheme, youre already behind the eight ball. sign up now. The Tennessee WRs size affords him great natural ability as a blocker. Hes got some nice physicality to his game, but for whatever reason his athleticism never really developed into the star linebacker fans had hoped for. The Falcons are equipped with nearly $56 million in cap space, per Spotrac. Over the past three years, Kenderick Duncan has been one of my favorite under-the-radar players, and he shined against Central Florida. Andre Carter II finished Saturdays contest with four tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and one QB hit. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine He understands how to use his size to his advantage. In a draft 21 overall prospect in the 2022-2023 NFL Draft class. Being a deep threat is a plus trait for Tillman. Used to love this site. The Falcons have multiple holes across their defense. Id be very surprised to see J. The tape doesnt lie Wright has a ton of natural power to his game, and looks polished as a prospect. Ricky Stromberg paved the way for much of it, proving hes a tough, intelligent blocker. Teams will be asking all about these incidents and investigating what he was like in the locker room. NBA. Hes now making the most of the opportunity this year. If he In a class that is lacking this archetype, he will likely be a priority early on day two for a team that needs this type of player. Chicago Bears: Georgia DT Jalen Carter. Add it to some good measurables, and its all coming together for a potential first round selection. Ole Miss Nick Broeker is a versatile lineman with an abundance of experience at both tackle and guard. There was also a weird episode later in the season where Tillman was supposedly healthy, but the staff held him out anyway. During Saturdays overtime win against Pittsburgh, Tillman led all pass catchers with 9 receptions for 162 yards and posted one touchdown. DeMorat is a nice size, strong-armed passer with the ability to make all the throws that have been overlooked in the scouting community. . Punter Paxton Brooks is the other combine participant. Only the Chicago Bears were slightly more inept at attacking opposing quarterbacks (a league-low 20 quarterback takedowns). He thanked Tennessee coach Josh Heupel for helping him take his game "to the next level" during the past two seasons. Tillman almost exclusively aligned on the right side of the formation and was rarely put in motion. In 2018 as a freshman Tillman saw Wide receiver Cedric Tillman, the Tennessee Volunteers leading target this year, announced on Twitter on Thursday that he will return to Knoxville for the 2022 season.. Tillman, a redshirt junior, could have decided to enter the 2022 NFL Draft. Display as a link instead, I think everyone knows what to expect on the physical side. Still, it is hard to overlook that Hooker has two big knocks against him already. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! His pass-catching ability leaves a lot to be desired, as Peoples has just seven career receptions in college. The Biletnikoff Award winner worked his way into first-round consideration in the upcoming NFL Draft The Razorbacks came out and hammered South Carolina, rolling over the Gamecocks defense for 295 yards rushing on their way to victory. Jones departs the Aggies with 14 career pass breakups and three interceptions. Before almost anything else, you look for size and physicality. Even if Hayward returns, Fontenot needs to think long-term. Lacy is quick, super explosive, and very intense. His hands are strong and confident. His feet can be more efficient at stems. We'll update this space as soon as Cedric Tillman's results at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine are revealed. 43. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Route running isnt flawless with Tillman, but his ability to understand where to be and work back to the football is good. Its worth remembering he posted a 1,000-yard campaign in 2021. He hasnt been tasked with running a route tree that features many branches. Furthermore, he has the hand strength to haul in passes in tight spaces, even with the threat of immediate contact. His long, strong frame allows him to outmuscle defenders, and he proactively fights jams, excelling at keeping himself clean. Tillman is a contested-catch specialist and will aim to improve his draft stock with a great outing at the combine. Atlantas draft is expected to heavily focus on the defensive side of the ball. Typically, receivers who have a very limited route tree at the college level have a much harder time adjusting to the NFL. For an example, look at how Velus Jones Jr. has yet to catch on in Chicago (though the problems there are more pressing than Jones, obviously). Cedrick Tillman and Kenny McIntosh both in the 4th round? NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Benton attached a jetpack to his pre-draft stock by proving hes plenty capable of getting after the quarterback, too. 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