NFL Draft 2019 player rankings, Week 4: Defensive linemen rule

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) celebrates a sack during the Big 10 Championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes on December 2, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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LINCOLN, NE – SEPTEMBER 16: Northern Illinois Huskies defensive end Sutton Smith (15) celebrates sacking Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tanner Lee (13) during the second half on September 16, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Northern Illinois beat Nebraska 21 to 17. (Photo by John Peterson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

50. Sutton Smith, EDGE, Northern Illinois

Height: 6’1″
Weight: 238
Class: Senior

Edge defender Sutton Smith is the first prospect to grace this season-long big board. The small school standout has plenty to be excited about heading into his final season for the Huskies. One trait that jumps out immediately is his quickness at the snap. Sutton has the lateral quickness to win on the inside and he sets up tackles with that move constantly. He also uses his hands well and has a solid bend around the edge.

Based on his tape so far, expect Smith to test very well at the combine, especially in the agility drills. If there was a weakness to highlight in Smith’s game, teams may look at his size as an issue. Against more refined offensive tackles, Sutton Smith may get bullied and taken out of plays. Nonetheless, he’s a very intriguing prospect to watch.

49. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo

Height: 6’1″
Weight: 207
Class: Senior

Another small school prospect sneaks his way onto the first top 50 of the season. Anthony Johnson has a solid stature, listed a six foot one and 207 pounds. He plays the ball very well in the air for his size, boxing out defenders well and winning at the catch point with strong hands and an attacking mentality. Johnson won’t kill you with speed, but he can win down the field and tracks the ball well into his hands.

When it comes to after the catch, Johnson has the short area burst to accelerate up the field, and he brings good vision after the catch as well. Johnson still is a bit raw as a prospect and needs to refine his route running, but there is plenty of potential for him to rise as April gets closer.

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