With the frenzy of NFL free agency finally calming down, our attention has been turned to this year’s incoming rookie class.
The 2021 NFL Draft will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 29 and will wrap up on Saturday, May 1. Individual schools’ pro days will have to suffice as the main scouting showcases leading up to the event absent a traditional NFL combine this season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pro days are staggered, with most taking place from March 5 to April 9.
Below are The Action Network’s top draft prospects broken out by school whom all savvy fantasy managers should be tracking.
Alabama Pro Day (March 23, March 30)
QB Mac Jones
The 22-year-old quarterback threw “around 50 passes,” in front of multiple general managers and coaches at Alabama’s first Pro Day on March 23, according to Pro Football Talk. Jones drew criticism at his second Pro Day for accuracy issues over the course of 65 throws, which he ended with a trick play touchdown catch from running back Najee Harris.
- Height: 6-foot-2 5/8
- Weight: 217 pounds
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.72 and 4.68 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches
- Three-cone drill: 7.04 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.39 seconds
Stats via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
WR Devonta Smith
Smith, 22, did not participate in on-field workouts during Alabama’s first Pro Day on March 23 due to a finger injury he suffered against Ohio State in the CFP National Championship game. The Heisman Trophy-winner did run routes opposite Jones in the team’s second Pro Day.
- Height: 6-foot-1
- Weight: 170 pounds
Stats self-reported by Smith, who declined an official weigh-in on Alabama’s first Pro Day.
WR Jaylen Waddle
Waddle, 22, was a non-participant in on-field workouts during both of Alabama’s Pro Days due to an ankle injury he suffered in October.
- Height: 5-foot-10
- Weight: 182 pounds
Stats via RollTide.com.
RB Najee Harris
Harris, 23, did not participate in on-field workouts or any of the strength/agility tests at Alabama’s first Pro Day due to an ankle injury. He ran limited routes with Jones at the second Pro Day and is an expected late Day 1 or early Day 2 pick.
- Height: 6-foot-2
- Weight: 230 pounds
Stats via RollTide.com.
BYU Pro Day (March 26)
QB Zach Wilson
Wilson, 21, shined in Provo at BYU’s Pro Day, which was attended by representatives from 31 NFL teams (the Rams were the only team to not send a representative). He is a presumed early first-round pick who could go as early as No. 2 overall behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, who lauded Wilson’s Pro Day highlights on Twitter.
Wilson did not participate in any of the agility or strength drills.
- Height: 6-foot-2 1/8
- Weight: 214 pounds
- Hand size: 9 1/2 inches
Stats via NFL.com.
Central Florida (April 1)
WR Marlon Williams
Williams ran a sluggish 4.63-second 40-yard-dash at UCF’s April 1 Pro Day. He is a likely Day 3 pick.
- Height: 5-foot-11 2/8
- Weight: 209 pounds
- Hand size: 8 7/8 inches
- Arm length: 31 inches
- Wing span: 73 1/2 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.68 and 4.63 seconds
- Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
- Short shuttle: 4.57 seconds
- Bench press: 14
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Clemson Pro Day (March 11)
QB Trevor Lawrence
Lawrence, 21, is the draft’s most sought-after prospect and is projected to be the Jaguars’ prize come April. The flaxen-haired signal-caller looked crisp at Clemson’s Pro Day and is currently recovering from a labrum injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder that required surgery.
- Height: 6-foot-5 5/8
- Weight: 213 pounds
- Hand size: 10 inches
- Arm length: 31 4/8 inches
- Wing span: 78 2/8 inches
Stats via NFL Network’s Jane Slater at Lawrence’s individual Pro Day on February 12.
RB Travis Etienne
Etienne, 22, is one of the top running back prospects in the 2021 draft class and is a projected first-round pick.
- Height: 5-foot-10 1/8
- Weight: 215 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/8 inches
- Arm length: 31 1/8 inches
- Wing span: 73 1/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.41 and 4.43 seconds
- Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches
- Bench press: 18
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Florida Pro Day (March 31)
TE Kyle Pitts
Pitts, 20, is the draft’s top tight end prospect who could have an immediate impact on fantasy football. His wing span of 83 3/8 inches is longer than any receiver or tight end in the NFL in the last 20 years, per PFF.
- Height: 6-foot-5 5/8
- Weight: 245 pounds
- Hand size: 10 5/8 inches
- Arm length: 33 1/2 inches
- Wing span: 83 3/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.44 and 4.46 seconds
- Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches
- Three-cone drill: 7.12 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.3 seconds
- Bench press: 22
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
WR Kadarius Toney
Toney, 22, also posted strong numbers at Florida’s Pro Day with an impressive vertical jump of 40.5 inches and broad jump of 11 feet, 4, inches.
- Height: 5-foot-11 5/8
- Weight: 193 pounds
- Hand size: 9 1/4 inches
- Arm length: 31 1/4 inches
- Wing span: 74 3/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.41 and 4.39 seconds
- Vertical jump: 40.5 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 4 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.88 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.25 seconds
- Bench press: 9
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Kansas Pro Day (March 5)
RB Pooka Williams Jr.
Williams kicked off the pro days on March 5 with an impressive performance all around. The former Jayhawk opted out midseason in light of his mother’s health and is a projected to go undrafted.
- Height: 5-foot-9 4/8
- Weight: 175 pounds
- 40-yard-dash: 4.36 to 4.38 seconds
- Vertical jump: 33 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.87 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.01 seconds
Stats via Pro Football Network.
Louisiana State Pro Day (March 31)
WR Ja’Marr Chase
Chase, 21, is a top wide receiver prospect. He turned heads at LSU’s Pro Day with an impressive 11-foot broad jump and 4.38-second 40-yard-dash.
- Height: 6-foot-0 3/8
- Weight: 201 pounds
- Hand size: 9 5/8 inches
- Arm length: 30 3/4 inches
- Wing span: 74 7/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash: 4.38 seconds
- Vertical jump: 41 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet
- Three-cone drill: 6.96 seconds
- Short shuttle: 3.99 seconds
- Bench press (at EXOS): 23
Stats via NFL.com, ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
WR Terrace Marshall
Marshall, 20, also clocked a 4.38-second 40-yard-dash at LSU’s Pro Day. He opted out of the agility drills.
- Height: 6-foot-2 5/8
- Weight: 205 pounds
- Hand size: 9 1/2 inches
- Arm length: 32 3/4 inches
- Wing span: 78 1/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash: 4.38 seconds
- Vertical jump: 39 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
- Bench press: 19
Stats via NFL.com, ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Louisville Pro Day (March 30)
WR Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell
Atwell, 21, ran a speedy 4.42-second 40-yard-dash, but drew criticism for his diminutive stature.
- Height: 5-foot-8 7/8
- Weight: 155 pounds
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.42 and 4.43 seconds
- Vertical jump: 33 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.89 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.14 seconds
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
RB Javian Hawkins
Hawkins, 22, looked explosive at Louisville’s Pro Day. He is a projected Day 2 or Day 3 pick.
- Height: 5-foot-8 1/8
- Weight: 183 pounds
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.46 and 4.48 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.98 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.23 seconds
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Memphis Pro Day (March 19)
RB Kenneth Gainwell
Gainwell, 22, played just one season for Memphis before declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft. He opted out of the 2020 season.
- Height: 5-foot-10 3/4
- Weight: 201 pounds
- 40-yard-dash: 4.42 seconds
- Bench press: 21
Stats via RotoViz’s Travis May, 49ers Rush’s John Chapman.
Miami (FL) Pro Day (March 29)
TE Brevin Jordan
Jordan, 20, is the third-ranked tight end in this year’s draft class behind Florida’s Kyle Pitts and Penn State’s Pat Friermuth.
- Height: 6-foot-2 5/8
- Weight: 247 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/4 inches
- Arm length: 32 7/8 inches
- Wing span: 79 1/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.67 and 4.71 seconds
- Vertical jump: 31 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches
- Bench press: 17
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Minnesota (April 1)
WR Rashod Bateman
Bateman, 21, ran an unofficial sub 4.4-second 40-yard-dash at Minnesota’s Pro Day. He opted out of the 2020 season.
- Height: 6-foot-0 3/8
- Weight: 190 pounds
- Hand size: 9 1/2 inches
- Arm length: 33 inches
- Wing span: 76 1/2 inches
- 40-yard-dash: 4.39 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches
Stats via 247Sports.com.
Mississippi Pro Day (March 25)
WR Elijah Moore
Moore, 20, turned heads by clocking the fastest 40-yard-dash time thus far at 4.34 seconds. Henry Ruggs was the only prospect in the 2020 draft class to run a faster 40-yard-dash at 4.27 seconds.
- Height: 5-foot-9 4/8
- Weight: 178 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/8 inches
- Arm length: 30 1/8 inches
- Wing span: 71 3/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash: 4.34 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet
- Three-cone drill: 6.66 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.0 seconds
- Bench press: 17
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Mississippi State Pro Day (March 24)
RB Kylin Hill
Hill, 22, opted out of his senior season for the Bulldogs to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
- Height: 5-foot-10 4/8
- Weight: 214 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/4 inches
- Arm length: 30 1/2 inches
- Wing span: 73 5/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.51 and 4.53 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
- Three-cone drill: 7.13 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.35 seconds
- Bench press: 22 reps
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
North Carolina Pro Day (March 29)
RB Michael Carter
Carter, 21, excelled in the agility drills at the Tar Heels’ Pro Day on March 29. His short shuttle time of 3.98 seconds would have ranked second-best among all players at the 2020 NFL Combine and his three-cone drill of 6.81 seconds would have tied him for fourth-best.
- Height: 5-foot-7 7/8
- Weight: 201 pounds
- Hand size: 8 3/4 inches
- Arm length: 29 1/8 inches
- Wing span: 73 3/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.50 and 4.56 seconds
- Vertical jump: 34 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.81 seconds
- Short shuttle: 3.98 seconds
- Bench press: 16
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
RB Javonte Williams
Williams, 20, excelled at the vertical jump and ran a speedy 40-yard-dash for his stature.
- Height: 5-foot-9 5/8
- Weight: 212 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/8 inches
- Arm length: 30 7/8 inches
- Wing span: 74 7/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.58 and 4.55 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.97 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.09 seconds
- Bench press: 22
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
WR Dyami Brown
Brown, 21, flashed all-around athleticism with a strong vertical jump, mid 4.4-second 40-yard-dash and 18 bench press reps.
- Height: 6-foot-0 5/8
- Weight: 189 pounds
- Hand size: 9 5/8 inches
- Arm length: 32 3/4 inches
- Wing span: 77 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.46 and 4.50 seconds
- Vertical jump: 35 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.87 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.35 seconds
- Bench press: 18
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
WR Dazz Newsome
Newsome, 21, is a projected Day 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- Height: 5-foot-10 1/8
- Weight: 190 pounds
- Hand size: 9 inches
- Arm length: 29 7/8 inches
- Wing span: 72 3/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.59 and 4.62 seconds
- Vertical jump: 34 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 1 inch
- Three-cone drill: 7.38 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.38 seconds
- Bench press: 12
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
North Dakota State Pro Day (March 12)
QB Trey Lance
Lance, 20, is a projected first-round pick and made a number of impressive throws at North Dakota’s pro day on March 12. In attendance were representatives from 27 NFL teams including 11 general managers and three head coaches. He opted to not run the 40-yard-dash.
- Height: 6-foot-3 7/8
- Weight: 224 pounds
- Hand size: 9 1/8 inches
- Arm length: 31 1/4 inches
- Wing span: 76 3/4 inches
Stats via DraftKings.com.
Ohio State Pro Day (March 30)
QB Justin Fields
Fields, 22, was the headliner at Ohio State’s Pro Day on Tuesday. The projected early first rounder clocked a speedy (unofficial) 4.44-second 40-yard-dash — the fastest time recorded for a quarterback since Robert Griffin III at the 2012 NFL Combine. He made a number of impressive throws and could go as soon as No. 3 overall.
- Height: 6-foot-2 6/8
- Weight: 227 pounds
- Hand size: 9 1/8 inches
- Arm length: 32 1/2 inches
- Wing span: 74 3/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash: 4.44 seconds
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
RB Trey Sermon
Sermon, 22, ran a pedestrian 4.57-second 40-yard-dash, but impressed with a 6.83-second three-cone-drill, which would have been the best among running backs at the 2020 NFL Combine. The running back also caught passes from Fields in front of scouts.
- Height: 6-foot-3 3/8
- Weight: 215 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/8 inches
- Arm length: 33 3/8 inches
- Wing span: 77 1/8 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.60 and 4.57 seconds
- Vertical jump: 37 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.83 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.28 seconds
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Oklahoma (March 12)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson
Stevenson, 23, has a fullback profile and is a projected early Day 3 pick. He was suspended for six games in 2020 and previously played for Cerritos College for two seasons before transferring to the University of Oklahoma.
- Height: 5-foot-11 5/8
- Weight: 227 pounds
- Hand size: 9 inches
- Arm length: 30 inches
- Wing span: 75 inches
- 40-yard-dash: 4.63 seconds
Stats via SI.com, Pro Football Network.
Oklahoma State (April 1)
RB Chuba Hubbard
Hubbard, 21, is recovering from an ankle injury that hampered his play during his final season at Oklahoma State.
- Height: 6-foot-0
- Weight: 210 pounds
- Hand size: 9 inches
- Arm length: 32 inches
- Wing span: 75 3/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.50 and 4.48 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet
- Three-cone drill: 7.24 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.26 seconds
- Bench press: 20
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
WR Tylan Wallace
Wallace, 21, was clocked at a sub-4.40 40-yard-dash at the EXOS Pro Day (4.39 seconds) but ran between a 4.48- and 4.52-second 40-yard-dash at Oklahoma State’s Pro Day on April 1.
- Height: 5-foot-11 3/8
- Weight: 194 pounds
- Hand size: 9 3/8 inches
- Arm length: 30 3/8 inches
- Wing span: 72 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.52 and 4.48 seconds
- Vertical jump: 33 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 4 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.97 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.25 seconds
- Bench press: 11
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Oregon State (April 1)
RB Jermar Jefferson
Jefferson, 20, participated in the Beavers’ April 1 Pro Day in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams. He was named first-team All-Pac-12 in 2020.
- Height: 5-foot-10 1/8
- Weight: 206 pounds
- Hand size: 9 5/8 inches
- Arm length: 30 1/2 inches
- Wing span: 74 1/4 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.55 and 4.57 seconds
- Vertical jump: 31 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches
- Three-cone drill: 7.38 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.38 seconds
- Bench press: 13
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.
Penn State Pro Day (March 25)
TE Pat Freiermuth
Freiermuth, 22, did not participate in the bench press, running test or any agility drills. He is returning from season-ending surgery on his right shoulder he underwent in November and is a projected top-two pick at the tight end position behind Florida’s Kyle Pitts.
- Height: 6-foot-5
- Weight: 251 pounds
Stats via SINow’s Mark Wogenrich.
Purdue Pro Day (March 23)
WR Rondale Moore
Moore, 20, is a polarizing prospect from Purdue. He has drawn lofty comparisons to Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill for his speed after clocking a sub-4.3 second 40-yard-dash, but has elicited criticism for his small stature. He also registered a freakish 42.5 inch vertical jump and speedy 6.65-second three-cone drill.
- Height: 5-foot-7
- Weight: 180 pounds
- 40-yard-dash: 4.29 seconds
- Vertical jump: 42.5 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.65 seconds
Stats via Next Gen Stats.
USC Pro Day (March 24)
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
St. Brown, 21, is the brother of Green Bay Packers’ receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and is a projected Day 2 pick. He has drawn comparisons to former USC receiver Robert Woods, who ran an identical 40-yard-dash and has a similar physical build.
- Height: 5-foot-11 4/8
- Weight: 197 pounds
- 40-yard-dash: 4.51 seconds
- Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches
- Three-cone drill: 6.81 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.27 seconds
- Bench press: 20
Stats via FantasyPros.
Wake Forest Pro Day (March 31)
WR Sage Surratt
Surratt, 22, opted out of the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. He has not played football since suffering a significant shoulder injury in November 2019.
- Height: 6-foot-2 4/8
- Weight: 209 pounds
- Hand size: 9 inches
- Arm length: 32 1/4 inches
- Wing span: 78 1/2 inches
- 40-yard-dash (2): 4.69 and 4.66 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.25 seconds
- Bench press: 18
Stats via ESPN’s Jim Nagy.