2020 NFL Draft: Sixth Round Grades

2020 NFL Draft: Sixth Round Grades

Sixth Round

180)Cincinnati Bengals, OT Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas. Grade B-

Comments: A solid tackle for a bad team at 6-4, 302. Started at left and right tackle. Very solid in the running game. Might be moved to guard or will just end up as a swing tackle off the bench.

181)Denver Broncos, G Netane Muti, Fresno State. Grade: A

Comments: Stout player at 6-3, 315 with short arms. Very strong guard, who benched 225, 44 times. He just dominates in the running game. Not bad in pass protection either. Very good pick this late.

182)New England (from Colts), G Michael Onswenu, Michigan. Grade: B

Comments: Solid guard who has the size at 6-3, 344 and the power. Not a great athlete or he would get picked higher Mostly a right guard, but can play some left guard.

183)New York Giants, OLB Cam Brown, Penn State. Grade: B-

Comments: Very tall linebacker who can play inside or outside. Needs to become more consistent. Has some upside.

184)Carolina Panthers, DT Bravvion Roy, Baylor. Grade: C

Comments: Big nose guard at 6-1, 330. Very powerful and agile. Has short arms and needs to be more consistent. A rotation guy to start off at best.

185)Miami Dolphins, LB/LS Blake Ferguson, LSU. Grade: B+

Comments: Tall but undersized long snapper at 6-3, 229, who played a little linebacker. That's where he's gong to make it.

186)LA Chargers, S Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame. Grade: C-

Comments: Lacks size at 5-11, 201. Lack of speed and short arms. Not a lot of range and burst. Did force six fumbles.

187)Cleveland Browns, WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan. Grade: A-

Comments: Big receiver at 6-2, 212. Has pretty good speed and talent. A groin injury slowed him down. To get a potential NFL starter this late is really good.

188)Buffalo Bills, PK Tyler Bass, Georgia Southern. Grade: C-

Comments: Bills may have found a good one, though Bass is that great past 45 yards. He could push Stephen Hauschka, but again, if you don't have many needs, take a kicker late. If you do, wait for free agency.

189)Jacksonville Jaguars, QB Jake Luton, Oregon State. Grade: B-

Comments: Big quarterback at 6-6, 224 and threw just three picks last year. His delivery needs work and well, as a developmental qb, he needs to improve most things.

190)San Francisco 49ers, TE Charlie Worner, Georgia. Grade: D+

Comments: He's no George Kittle. Not at 6-5, 244, with room to add some size. Had just 34 career receptions and is more of an H-back type. Long shot.

191)New York Jets, P Brandon Mann, Texas A&M. Grade: C-

Comments: Mann can really boom them and he might be the starter by default. Good athlete.

192)Green Bay Packers, OT Jon Runyan, Michigan. Grade: B+

Comments: Very odd draft for the Packers. Father was a beast of a right tackle with the Eagles and Titans. Very smart though limited athletically. But this is a pretty good pick for the Packers because Runyan is a technician and has great genes.

193)Indianapolis Colts, DT Robert Windson, Penn State. Grade: B-

Comments: Big, lanky tackle at 6-5, 290. Very athletic with a motor with good length. Could be a rotation guy right away and will need to get bigger. Solid 3-technique.

194)Tampa Bay Bucs, DT Khalil Davis, Nebraska. Grade: B+

Comments: Davis ran an insane 4.75 40 at 6-1, 308. That's faster than many tight ends in this draft. He is raw and is not a natural nose tackle. Good pick this late.

195)New England Patriots, OT Justin Herron, Wake Forest. Grade: C-

Comments: Seems like the Patriots have had a 100 picks. Herron is a waist bender who played left tackle in the ACC. But doesn't have the length to play that position in the NFL. Not big enough to play guard.

196)Philadelphia Eagles, ILB Shaun Bradley, Temple. Grade: B-

Comments: A 6-1, 235-pound linebacker who ran a strong time at the combine. His tackling is inconsistent, but his speed will allow to cover running backs and tight ends. At least has the potential to be situational linebacker.

197)Detroit Lions, DT John Penisini, Utah. Grade: C

Comments: Penisini is 6-1, 318 with good size and strength. Plays the run well. Not much of a pass rusher, but has enough size to play nose tackle.

198)Pittsburgh Steelers, S Antoine Brooks, Maryland. Grade :B-

Comments: Another Terp for Pittsburgh, Brooks is a smart defender, who has versatility. What does he play? He's 5-11, 220 and is one of those hybrid safety/linebackers. Physical player who can compete on special teams and backup safety.

199)LA Rams, S Jordan Fuller, Ohio State. Grade: B-

Comments: Solid pick this late, getting an Ohio State defender. Fuller has good range and instincts. Decent size at 6-2, 203. Good agaisnt the run.

200)Philadelphia Eagles, WR Quez Watkins, Southern Miss. Grade: A-

Comments: Another receiver. Good for the Eagles. Watkins rank a 4.35 30, but wait for it. Has inconsistent hands. Ouch. Not what Eagles' fans want to hear, but very good value at this pick.

201)Baltimore Ravens, WR James Pocher, SMU. Grade: C-

Comments: Very productive wide receiver and even at 24, not a bad pick. Very good hands. But why would the Ravens pick another slot receiver with Willie Snead and Duvernay from Texas? He does return kicks. That helps.

202)Arizona Cardinals, ILB Evan Weaver, California. Grade: B-

Comments: Very good against the run. At 6-2, 237, has pretty good speed. Good effort. Will be solid on special teams.

203)Minnesota Vikings, OT Balke Brandel, Oregon State. Grade: C

Comments: Vikes are loading up on big uglys and picks. Brandel is 6-7, 303, so he's very tall. Can play either tackle spot. Not a mauler in the running game.

204)New England Patriots, LB Cassh Maluia, Wyoming. Grade: C+

Comments: Short but powerful inside linebacker at 6-0, 248. Good ball skills. Just 61 total tackles last year. Played with Logan Wilson and was overshadowed by him. Situational guy at best. Most likely special teams guy.

205)Minnesota Vikings, S Josh Metellus, Michigan. Grade: B+

Comments: Hey, the Vikings are on the clock again. Metellus is 5-11, 209 with long arms and big hands. Has good speed. Solid run defender. Good pick and you wonder why he went so late. Maybe because he lacks great range.

206)Jacksonville Jaguars, TE Tyler Davis, Georgia Tech. Grade: C-

Comments: Just 240 pounds at 6-4. Does have some speed. Caught just 17 passes last year. More of an H-back type.

207)Buffalo Bills, WR Isaiah Hodgins, Oregon State. Grade: B-

Comments: At 6-4, has the size, but ran a 4.61 40. Not bad taking a shot on a tall receiver this late. Had 13 TDs last season.

208)Green Bay Packers, C Jake Hanson, Oregon. Grade: C-

Comments: Packers not exactly lighting things up, but they need some depth. Hamson is athletic and well, struggled at times with snaps. A-Rod must be thrilled.

209)Green Bay Packers, OT Simon Stepaniak, Indiana. Grade: B-

Comments: Very strong in the weight room with 37 reps at the combine. Doesn't always show that on the field. Could move inside at 6-4, 313. Tough run blocker.

210)Philadelphia Eagles, OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn. Grade: C

Comments: Not a bad pick here. Wanogho could gain some bulk at 6-5, 309. Not very long and has the athletic ability of a guard. But he does have upside at guard. If he can improve technique, has a shot.

211)Indianapolis Colts, S Isaiah Rodgers, UMass. Grade: C-

Comments: First of three straight picks. Rodgers is 5-10, 170 pounds and a safety. Ouch. But he can return kickoffs and punts. Makes more sense.

212)Indianapolis Colts, WR Dezmon Patmon, Washington State. Grade: B

Comments: Second of three straight picks for Colts. Patmon is 6-4, 225 and runs a 4.48 40. He is not a consistent receiver, which is why he was available.

213)Indianapolis Colts, ILB Jordan Glasgow, Michigan. Grade: C-

Comments: Smallish linebacker at 6-1, 226 pounds. A former walk-on. Most like a special teams player. Overachiever.

214)Seattle Seahawks, WR Freddie Swain, Florida. Grade: C+

Comments: Another guy who can return punts. That's what you do in late rounders. Has good speed and can play some slot.

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