14. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 215
- Class: Redshirt Senior
Deebo Samuel is the top receiver in the draft for me right now. While others in the draft have the size and speed combo, Samuel might be the most polished of any of them. Despite sitting at a height of five feet and 11 inches, Samuel is every bit the receiver a franchise is looking for. He is an explosive playmaker down the field and can create so much after the catch. He is an excellent route runner and creates separation at will.
Samuel will concern many scouts for a couple of reasons. One of them will be his height throughout the draft process. Many will point to the other talent in this class with the height to become a boundary receiver, while Samuel could get viewed as a slot receiver. Durability will be a concern for Samuel as well after a broken leg in 2017. What we have seen so far from his college career is excellent.
13. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 220
- Class: Redshirt Junior
Rodney Anderson is the best prospect at running back headed into the 2019 NFL Draft. There are many traits that separate him enough from the pack and warrant his high ranking. No one in the class looks as silky smooth as Anderson does carrying the ball, and his combination of vision and burst are evidence of that fact.
Playing with Baker Mayfield last season showed everyone how fluid he looks as a pass catcher, and how electric he can be as a playmaking threat, whether it be out of the backfield as a pass catcher or a runner between the tackles. Anderson even shows some promise picking up blitzes on tape.
The biggest concern for Anderson is he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. He’ll have to field questions about his durability and recovery, especially during the combine and pre-draft workouts, but the potential there is great for someone to take a chance should he declare.