36. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
- Height: 6’5″
- Weight: 225
- Class: Junior
Justin Herbert is many analysts’ top quarterback for the 2019 NFL Draft. He is brimming with plenty of tools to make the case to be that. However, he isn’t the top quarterback here. There’s a pattern with these quarterbacks for 2019: good arm talent with other things to refine in his game. Herbert is another guy with the arm to make throws all over the field. He can also make accurate throws on the run.
When it comes to his pocket presence, Herbert is ahead of most quarterback prospects in that department. He climbs the pocket well and sets himself to make throws on target. Herbert needs to improve this season by handling the blitz better and working more through his reads. He often doesn’t hang in the pocket long enough for full-field reads when the blitz comes.
35. Ben Banogu, DE, TCU
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 245
- Class: Redshirt Senior
TCU edge rusher Ben Banogu is in line for a big season in the Big 12, and there is plenty to like about his game that draft analysts will like. He is an explosive presence off the edge and uses a good jump to win on the edge as a pass rusher. Banogu also displays good hand usage to get around blocks and enough quickness to able to win inside. He has the football IQ to get his hands up to deflect passes as well.
The issue with Banogu comes with the run game and his strength. He isn’t a super strong pass rusher and won’t win with anything other than speed moves. As of right now, he doesn’t provide a ton of help in the run game, often getting locked out by offensive linemen quick after the snap.