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2019 NFL Draft Big Board: Dwayne Haskins enters first round debate

By Jacob Schyvinck

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 06: Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) passes the ball in a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers on October 06, 2018 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 06: Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) passes the ball in a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers on October 06, 2018 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 29: Benny Snell Jr #26 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 29: Benny Snell Jr #26 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

46. Benny Snell, RB, Kentucky

  • Height: 5’10”
  • Weight: 220
  • Class: Junior

With the injury to Rodney Anderson, the conversation for the top running back in the class will get tight. After a strong start to his 2018 season, Benny Snell is ready to contend for that spot. Snell was more of a bruiser in his first two seasons at Kentucky, but he dropped some weight in the offseason, and that has helped his game. He has looked much quicker this season, and he has some moves in the open space to break tackles and extend his runs.

When looking at his production, he’s averaging 5.7 yards per pop, has eight touchdowns so far and is a few games away from the 1,000-yard rushing mark. Snell isn’t the most electric runner, but he has the early down capability, with power and some moves, to be a day two running back.

45. Brian Lewerke, QB, Michigan State

  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 215
  • Class: Redshirt Junior

Michigan State signal caller Brian Lewerke takes a step back in the rankings. While Lewerke showed a lot of promise on film from 2017, 2018 hasn’t been the breakout many have been expecting. His numbers haven’t been bad by any stretch through five games. He’s also started the year with his best rating as a college quarterback. However, there are some issues with his game so far.

For one, Lewerke already has six interceptions this season, and that number could grow with high profile Big Ten games looming. He also isn’t processing the field as crisp as he did in some of his games last season. The good news for him is that there is plenty of season left for him to get on track and continue his development into what many believe could be a franchise quarterback.

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