Arden Key Declares for 2018 NFL Draft, Forgoes Senior Season at LSU
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He recorded 41 tackles and five sacks and was named a freshman. He also underwent shoulder surgery. Retrieved April 3, 2018. Key ended up being selected by the in the third round as the 87th pick overall.
He appears hesitant to let it lose and really open up his speed. To bring you the best content on our sites and applications, Meredith partners with third party advertisers to serve digital ads, including personalized digital ads.
Top Shots: Week 6 vs. Seahawks - Weirdly though, he seemed to be playing contain on a handful of snaps, and beyond that, the Cowboys' uptempo offensive really slowed down the entire Oklahoma pass-rush.
Against a stout front Saturday, Key was overwhelming. He had a half sack and four total tackles, and was in ' face all evening. Now listed at 6-feet-6 and 265 pounds, the long, springy defensive end is approaching freakazoid territory. He had two strong outings leading into the Alabama game, but, obviously, the contest against the Crimson Tide was the ultimate barometer, and Key was outstanding. Let's update the top 20 prospects after Week 10 in : 1. A few of his deep shots were a tad underthrown, and the zip he showcased on long passes across the field isn't what it was in September. Other than that, he had a solid outing in a ridiculous offense-happy Bedlam game on Saturday. Rudolph routinely scans the entire field to find an open target and when his feet are set, he almost always demonstrates impeccable touch deep. While Rudolph's experiencing a mini-lull right now, I haven't seen another elite prospect play well enough to take the top overall spot away from him. He had three tackles, one interception, and defended four passes in easily his best coverage game of the 2017 season. The strong safety had a typical day stopping the run against an upstart Orange offense that puts a lot of strain on opposing defenses with its spacing and propensity to throw the quick pass. A strong end to the year could cement James in the top five of the 2018 draft. Fitzpatrick and James are somewhat similarly sized, and the comparably athletic secondary members should be off the board early in April. This week's game in Starkville against should be interesting for Fitzpatrick and Co. Arden Key, DE, LSU His electric burst and bend are apparent -- maybe he's finally fully healthy and conditioned? Per Pro Football Focus, Key has three sacks, four hits, 11 hurries on 80 pass-rushing snaps in his last three games, including seven one hit, six hurries against Alabama. Yes, Key jumped from out of the top 20 to No. Arden Key is venturing into Myles Garrett territory. And it's not like he was dreadful against. On 14 rushes, Barkley had 63 yards 4. He's a foundational ground-game piece in the. Although didn't piece together a tremendous yards-per-carry average, Notre Dame still ran for 380 yards on 46 carries 8. And as you can probably expect, Nelson was a big part of all that. He's a boulder blocking for the run and grows roots in pass protection unlike any other guard in the country. He didn't do anything to hurt his draft stock, he's just not as dynamic of an athlete as Key, which is why he'd technically be defensive end No. Still though, teams will love plenty about Chubb's game, and he's likely a top-15 pick in the 2018 draft. The road game against run-heavy attack on Saturday will be an intriguing test for him and the rest of the Wolfpack defensive line. Bradley Chubb isn't as athletic as Key but is still a first-round talent. He was his typical dominant self getting to the second level as a run-blocker and was a brick wall in pass-protection for. There were a few instances in which he was a split-second late on inside blitzes from defensive backs, but other than that, Brown looked like a franchise left tackle once again. He may not have outstanding elusiveness in the open field, and that's fine. He's such a significant deep threat, the comebacks are open essentially whenever he wants. Washington is built and has strong hands too. Plus, his production has been off the charts for a while now. Ejiofor is one of the nation's most polished run-stopping defensive ends. Whichever team drafts McGlinchey will do so because of his overall pass-blocking skill set. He's a joy to watch on Notre Dame's pass plays. Weirdly though, he seemed to be playing contain on a handful of snaps, and beyond that, the Cowboys' uptempo offensive really slowed down the entire Oklahoma pass-rush. There's still plenty to like about Okoronkwo's bend, dip, speed around the edge, and general athletic gifts. He had nine tackles and 1. While his run-stopping prowess stands out, Smith's athleticism and technique allow him to flourish in coverage too. Smith has taken over as my No. He accounted for three drops, which is unusual for him. Per PFF, the 6-foot-4 wideout heading into his most recent outing. Sutton still looks like a double-digit touchdown guy in the NFL. I see a lot of in his skill set. That was pretty much it though. He had 17 yards on his 15 other carries. Then again, a good portion of that had to do with Stanford's normally stout run-blocking offensive line struggling to contain the penetrating ways of undersized defensive front. Love is still a tremendous home run hitter. The Louisville quarterback has been essentially the entire offense for the Cardinals this season and though there have been times in which his pocket presence and accuracy have gone awry, he's been very impressive in those areas most of the time. He doesn't face another ranked opponent in the regular season. His pass-blocking has improved from a season ago, a positive sign for his potential to continue to grow at the next level. Clearly, he was the main priority for the Crimson Tide's game plan, and they held him in relative check. Still, Guice has a rare blend of violent cutting ability, power, and keen vision. He's a feature back in the NFL, and he should be productive right away. He has the difficult job of aligning as a quasi-cornerback while also handling normal off-ball linebacker duties. There's just not an area in which he looks uncomfortable. Against triple option, the senior had seven tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass breakup. He'll be a vital utilityman in the NFL. Maurice Hurst is a wrecking ball in the interior. Ronald Jones, RB, Jones needs more Heisman love. He had 194 yards on 27 carries in a thrilling win over and also amassed 39 yards on three receptions. According to PFF, he's forced 34 missed tackles on 159 carries so far in 2017 and averages 3. The latter figure is pretty darn good for a 6-foot, 200-pound running back. If a team misses on Love, Jones will be that club's next target. He flies in the open field. Honorable Mention WR , RB Josh Adams, CB , DE , WR , TE , WR , DL , LB , DT , RB , CB.
He recorded 41 tackles and five sacks and was named a freshman. Retrieved December 10, 2016. He's still projected as one of the top edge-rushers in the 2018 class, however, and could come off the board inside the top 10. His 21 sacks tie him for third most in LSU history. He appears hesitant to let it lose and really open up his speed. Arden Key is one of the top pass-rushing prospects on the 2018 NFL Draft radar.