Tillmans feet can be a bit heavy at times, and he can be more consistent in sustaining foot quickness through reps. Tillman also has minor stiffness in his lower body, and cant always generate and sustain acceleration through breaks. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. Tillman, a three-star prospect from Nevada, redshirted his first season in 2018 and struggled to make an impact until 2021. Atlanta selections as follows: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/atlanta-falcons-draft-picks-2023-nfl-draft/. Atlantas cornerback depth is bad enough to consider doubling down at the position on day three. There are a couple good guys that work at TDN, but most are pretty awful. Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman will return in 2022, following the lead of quarterback Hendon Hooker. The wide receiver position isscheduled to have its workoutson Saturday, March 4. Tillman is a big-bodied receiver that eats up significant turf with his stride length. SUPER valueThis is like some best case scenario. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The prior week against Wagner, DeMorat totaled 386 passing yards and five touchdowns in a victory. 2.11 Cedric Tillman (WR Tennessee) We continue the size trend with the 63 Cedric Tillman, who runs like a gazelle with his long strides. Jameson Williams wasnt the only wide receiver to take the SEC by storm in 2021. He arguably has more to gain from the interview process and showing teams that hes a quick learner. Pro Football Network, LLC. You can bet teams will ask a lot about that situation and where he is as a player. Its been that way for quite some time. i expect us to have a good draft, excited to see what TF comes away with. He can generate sudden lateral movement, and he also flashes the ability to float out of transitions and sink his hips on direction changes. Tillman turns 23 in April 2023 and didnt find meaningful production in college until the 2021 season at age 22. Finally, Tillman brings utility as a blocker as well. Grade: 1st Round Background: Cedric Tillman is built like your perfect wide receiver. The Tennessee WR is very smooth rising to adjust for passes when coming back to the ball. The Tennessee WR has surprising stopping ability for his size. I like wither but all 3 seem to have good upside. The two teams later confirmed the deal, which will be official in the coming days following Jones' physical. Moreover, Tillman shows off definite twitch for his size when cutting his stems. 21 overall prospect in the 2022-2023 NFL Draft class. Lets see what the combine ends up shaking out of the trees as well. Regardless, his ability to pick up the tough yardage or beat defenders into the open field could push him into the drafts second day next April. Tennessees 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Hendon Hooker, Cedric Tillman. Atlantas draft is expected to heavily focus on the defensive side of the ball. Tillman is a physical receiver with impressive route-running savvy, a Moreover, Tillman plays too tall as a route runner at times. Keeping GeorgiasKenny McIntoshin-state would add a new dynamic to Atlantas backfield rotation in 2023. This upcoming week could make a huge difference for a few of these guys. Texas A&Ms Jaylon Jones is a long and physical prospect. 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. Tillman tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. Over the past three years, Kenderick Duncan has been one of my favorite under-the-radar players, and he shined against Central Florida. Still, it is hard to overlook that Hooker has two big knocks against him already. The league tends to shy away from older quarterbacksand for good reason. If Tillman keeps this pace up, hell be selected earlier than former Tennessee receiver Alontae Taylor, the 49th selection in last Aprils draft. Tennessee WR Cedric Tillman announces NFL Draft decision. The ACL injury he sustained in the South Carolina loss only complicates things. The Reese's Senior Bowl provides a great opportunity for prospects to rise up draft boards. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! Theres no unequivocal answer for where Tillman might land, but we can look at the tape to get an accurate guess. The pressure is officially on Smith and Fontenot. Brown has NFL backup potential and carries the appearance of a future core special teamer, too. Odds & lines subject to change. McShay has Tillman listed as the No. Tennessee had one of the most explosive offenses in college football and his has polished skills to make difficult catches. He can stab a halt-step and quickly snap around on deep hitches and comebacks. The senior is a tall (6-feet-6), athletic defensive lineman with growth potential and presently grades as a day two prospect. Your previous content has been restored. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is nearly here, so we preview some prospects to keep an eye on during the week-long event. What makes Tennessees Cedric Tillman one of this For the past two seasons, Ive had Andre Sam as a potential late-round pick based on his play for McNeese State. The other Tennessee pass-catcher, Cedric Tillman, also will put on a show in Indianapolis. Hes a big, fast receiver, measuring 6-foot-3 and over 210 pounds while timing in the 4.4s in the forty and playing even faster. Our annual draft prospects series returns for the sixth consecutive year. He thanked Tennessee coach Josh Heupel for helping him take his game "to the next level" during the past two seasons. Carter was able to accomplish his feats despite the fact that UTSA kept rolling protections his way to prevent him from disrupting the action. Technically, you could say that Byron Young has the most to gain from the combine. His hands are good, and hes a creative runner after the catch with the elusiveness to slip tackles in space. Not sure how I feel about the first 2 yet, I do like the kid from Kansas state, Tillman and McIntosh in the 4th would be fantastic, You can't let Terrell walk. Sign up for the Vikings Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Across five seasons, Tillman only registered a stat in 24 games across five seasons with the Volunteers. He uses swipes to attain desired leverage, whether inside or outside. He possesses the physical skills to compete for a job in camp next summer. NFL draft season is in full swing, with the 2023 NFL Combine right around the corner. This section will be updated with his official combine measurements as they become available. JiAyir Brown has been extremely productive at Penn State. Jarrett recorded a team-high 6.0 sacks last season but could be further unlocked by the presence of another dominant interior defender. Most impressive was the way Sam quarterbacked the secondary, stayed within the system, and showed great discipline all while making plays. Hooker was not overly reliant on his mobility like some other quarterbacks arebut injuries like that affect more than just your straight line speed and change of direction. Love round 4. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. While Jurkovec possesses the size, arm strength, and athleticism to play on Sunday, his accuracy and pass placement leave a lot to be desired. All Rights Reserved. When you can have 5 of them on the field at any given time you can never have enough. In my latest mock draft, there are a few surprises and they start early. You can post now and register later. 21 overall prospect in the 2022-2023 NFL Draft class. Hes not elite in this area yet, but he noticeably improved his efficiency of motion as the 2021 season went on. Tillman has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. 9 7/8 Wisconsins. November 5, 2022 9:45 am CT. Week 10 of the 2022 college football season is here. He missed four games and underwent "tightrope" surgery on his left ankle in late September. During Saturdays overtime win against Pittsburgh, Tillman led all pass catchers with 9 receptions for 162 yards and posted one touchdown. And for much of it, Keondre Coburn was the dominant force up front for Texas. McShay has Tillman listed as the No. If Kenny McIntosh is available at the end of the 4th-round, I would have to pick him over a developmental left OT. His 40-yard dash time will determine whether or not Sam is selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, but rest assured that he will be in an NFL camp competing for a job next summer. Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel. When he plays too upright, he hinders his ability to effectively sink his hips and manipulate space. Casey Hayward is entering his age-34 campaign and could be a cap casualty. Army has lost two close games starting the season, most recently coming up on the short end to UTSA in overtime. 1, 2023 NFL mock draft: New 2-round projections for Senior Bowl week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. McShay has Tillman listed as the No. An athletic specimen thats expected to light the NFL Scouting Combine on fire, Porter possesses the length and physicality necessary to develop into a high-end boundary cornerback. Count me as someone thats always been a non-believer. At 63, 215 pounds, Cedric Tillman has a strong, dense, and well-proportioned frame with great length. Even more impressive, Tillmans leverage adjustments are very quick, sometimes with little time to react. Your link has been automatically embedded. There is no clear first round selection in the groupnot at this point in time, at least. Could a good combine sneak him into the draft? Jalen Carter Named Subject of Arrest Warrant After Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia Teammate, Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Target at the NFL Combine Include Brian Branch, Nolan Smith, 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson, Boston Colleges Jaiden Woodbey Is Less Tweener, More Swiss Army Knife. Despite the encore to his breakout 2021 season being disrupted by injury, Cedric Tillman is ready to take his game to the next level. Allgeier surpassed expectations by rushing for 1,035 yards. Cedric Tillman Scouting Report & Draft Stock Cedric Tillman made a name for himself in the 2021 college football season as he logged 1,081 yards and 12 Please check your email for a confirmation. Likely a guard at the next level, Broeker is a perfect match for Smiths zone-blocking scheme. This past weekend saw some exciting finishes and upsets. Peoples is a hard-charging 225-pound ball carrier with sneaky speed and a great burst. Tillman features exceptional body control and does an outstanding job of dominating the catch point. Charles Goldman. The Las Vegas native's combination of physicality and competitiveness allows him to take on a defender of any size. He can let the ball roll off his hands and into his torso at times. Im actually really curious out of the CBs which end up being the best of the bunch (referring to witherspoon, porter, and rodriguez). Jeremy Banks draft stock is already a bit questionable. Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field. I would love if FAU was still available at our 2nd. Hes reliant on being bigger and stronger than his opponents when competing against press coverage and he needs to develop more technique (handwork and footwork) to clear jams in the NFL. Despite his late breakout, Tillman is a WR worthy of Day 2 consideration. I wrote glowingly about Cedric Tillman over the summer during my preview of Volunteers prospects. Even if Hayward returns, Fontenot needs to think long-term. 35. And as a run blocker, he doesnt always generate power efficiently, which can impact his ability to maintain lanes for ball carriers. 1 receiver last year, and London met his pre-draft expectations. All Rights Reserved. Expect Carter to be very active in the postseason at either the Senior or Shrine Bowl as well as the Combine. The Tennessee WR can also lose his balance on transitions. Evidently, Lacy is not happy about the slight either. Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee: "A high-potential player who has put up big-time stats and could end up being one of the better receivers in the class." Its a bit up in the air about what Hooker will do at the combine. Benton attached a jetpack to his pre-draft stock by proving hes plenty capable of getting after the quarterback, too. Before the numbers start pouring in, we take a look at the biggest storyline surrounding each Tennessee player as they embark on the draft process. Pro Football Network, LLC. Tillman is a contested-catch specialist and will aim to improve his draft stock with a great outing at the combine. This section will be updated with his official combine measurements as they become available. He was unstoppable against Arizona State, posting five tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and one sack. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! 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. But as we all know, nagging injuries meant his season was basically over before it really got going. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. Weve identified over 200 college prospects to keep an eye on ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, all of whom might be potential fits with the Kansas City Chiefs. He also appears to have solid functional athleticism for his size. Adding a player like Benton could totally transform Atlantas defensive line. The Tennessee WR needs to keep refining his route running and efficiency of motion. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Dont be surprised when he runs 4.4 or below in the 40 and jumps 40-plus inches in the vertical. But now, hes making it impossible to look away. Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman, who had a promising start to the season before being limited by injury, declared his intention to enter the 2023 NFL draft Tillmans ball tracking skills are on full display here. So much so that some mock drafts have him going in the first round. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Pasted as rich text. ESPN rates Tillman as the No. There was also a weird episode later in the season where Tillman was supposedly healthy, but the staff held him out anyway. Free-agent rumors will fly, as will the draft stock of prospects who run fast and jump high. In 2018 as a freshman Tillman saw Prospects who usually appear in the second and even third rounds Downfield, Tillman has great ball tracking ability, and hes shown he can use diamond technique and catch the ball away from his frame. As a result, the 2023 mock draft landscape will undergo a massive shift. The Falcons are equipped with nearly $56 million in cap space, per Spotrac. While hes a reliable contested threat, hes not as consistent with defenders inside his frame. He can be tighter and more efficient with his technique. I think the biggest question at this point is Wrights overall athleticism and agility. Physical player able to get off press coverage to release up the sideline or position himself inside the cornerback on slants and crossing routes. Furthermore, he has the hand strength to haul in passes in tight spaces, even with the threat of immediate contact. Id be okay with this if we got some dudes on the DL in FA. Projections peg him in the late-4.4s, but it remains to be seen where he officially clocks in at. DeMorat completed 34 of 51 passes for 452 yards with six touchdowns. Allgeier averaged an impressive 4.9 yards per carry while establishing himself as a foundational piece moving forward. So which Tillman will show up to the combine? Despite racking up 37 catches for 774 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior at football factory Bishop Gorman in Nevada, Tillman was a low three-star recruit in the 2018 class. Keeping Georgias. Coming off the best season of his Tennessee career, however, he instead decided to return to the If we get Brown at the 7th round I would run naked from Mexico to ATL.. He creates at the stem by both being physical and utilizing the cornerbacks leverage against him. The 22-year-old has been praised for an ability to use his size to rip the ball out of defenders' hands while in the air. Tillman's strength lies in his reliability and body control more than it does his speed. But a more compelling part of Tillmans game is his hand strength and catching instincts. The days of lumbering linebackers who exist solely to destroy running backs are gone. As much as I loved watching Hyatt on the field last season, youre not exactly witnessing into an NFL offense with Josh Heupels system. Display as a link instead, Im told hes measuring around 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds in training. What happens when Terrell's contract comes up? Especially the first 5 picks. WisconsinsKeeanu Bentoncould be that player. Tillman features exceptional body control and does an outstanding job of dominating the He then followed that up a few weeks later with a bizarre last minute draft declaration prior to the Orange Bowl, which seems to imply some issues on his end. He has strong hands and the ability to wrestle the ball away from defenders. He missed time in 2022 with a high ankle sprain and didnt breakout until his age 22 season. Terrell. EDGE is arguably Atlantas biggest need this summer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. During Saturdays loss to Virginia Tech, the second in two weeks for Boston College, Jurkovec completed 16 of 29 passes for just 144 yards with both a touchdown and an interception. Tillmans route running, while trending up, remains imperfect. 1 receiver last year, and London met his pre-draft expectations. He can also tempo his releases to manipulate defenders, a skill hes steadily improved at employing. New defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen will expect personnel upgrades to help implement his scheme. Quarterback Hendon Hooker couldn't participate in the on-field portion but This seems to be your speciality, leading up to the draft. Not only does he understand how to use his body in terms of positioning, Tillman knows how to be physical in the open field. Add someone like Bates as well and the defense starts to look like an actual defense. Porter is prob my least fav of those 3 but i hope whoever we take works out. Cedric Tillman 40-Yard Dash Time. Lacy is quick, super explosive, and very intense. In my latest mock draft, there are a few surprises and they start early. An outstanding job of dominating the catch point fly, as will the draft stock a... 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