2024 Draft Book - Cornerstone

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.132021 DRAFT PROSPECTS2021 PROSPECTSDECEMBER 1, 2020 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 119DECEMBER 1, 2020—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—119Offense (59)

5.141ST ROUND NOMINEES2021 PROSPECTSDECEMBER 1, 2020 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1192021 DRAFT PROSPECTSDECEMBER 1, 2020—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—119Defense (60)

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.152021 PROSPECTSDECEMBER 1, 2020 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1192021 DRAFT PROSPECTSDECEMBER 1, 2020—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—119Defense (60)

5.161ST ROUND NOMINEES2020 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—117Offense (56)2020 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 117

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.172020 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—117Offense (56)2020 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 117

5.181ST ROUND NOMINEES2020 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—117Defense (62)2020 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 117

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.1 92020 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—117Defense (62)2020 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2019 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 117

5.201ST ROUND NOMINEES2019 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—118Offense (53)2019 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 118

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.21 2019 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—118Offense (53)2019 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 118

5.221ST ROUND NOMINEES2019 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1182019 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—118Defense (65)

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.232019 PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1182019 DRAFT PROSPECTSNOVEMBER, 2018—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—118Defense (65)

5.241ST ROUND NOMINEES2018 DRAFT PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—102Offense (45)2018 PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 102

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.252018 PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1022018 DRAFT PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—102Offense (45)

5.261ST ROUND NOMINEES2018 PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1022018 DRAFT PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—102Defense (57)

1ST ROUND NOMINEES5.272018 PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 1022018 DRAFT PROSPECTSDECEMBER, 2017—1ST ROUND NOMINEES—102Defense (57)

1ST ROUND NOMINEES2023 DRAFT PROSPECTSJULY 2022 - 1st ROUND NOMINEES - 98Carson Strong - QBUndraftedNick Coe - DTUndraftedDavon Godchaux - DT5th RoundSam Howell - QB5th RoundJacob Eason - QB 4th RoundBrad Kaaya - QB6th RoundJalen Wydermyer - TEUndraftedKerndrick Rogers - WRUndrafted\"1st Round Nominees\"5.28

1ST ROUNDSELECTIONSSINCE 2016

1ST ROUND SELECTIONS6.2 2022 DRAFT - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS20221st Round Selections - 2022 Draft1st Round Selections - 2022 Draft

6.31ST ROUND SELECTIONS2021 DRAFT - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS1st Round Selections - 2021 Draft1st Round Selections - 2021 Draft

1ST ROUND SELECTIONS6.4 2020 DRAFT - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS1st Round Selections - 2020 Draft1st Round Selections - 2020 Draft

6.51ST ROUND SELECTIONS2019 - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS1st Round Selections - 2019 Draft1st Round Selections - 2019 Draft

1ST ROUND SELECTIONS6.62018 DRAFT - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS1st Round Selections - 2018 Draft1st Round Selections - 2018 Draft

6.71ST ROUND SELECTIONS2017 DRAFT - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS1st Round Selections - 2017 Draft1st Round Selections - 2017 Draft

1ST ROUND SELECTIONS6.8 2016 DRAFT - 1st ROUND SELECTIONS1st Round Selections - 2016 Draft1st Round Selections - 2016 Draft

ACTUAL DRAFT2022 AND 2021 DRAFT

ACTUAL DRAFT7.2 | 2022 DRAFT BOOK1st RounddT 1st Roun2022022 ACTUAL DRAFT Rounds 1-7

ACTUAL DRAFT7.32022 DRAFT OUND - R 11st RounddT 1st Roun202

7.4ACTUAL DRAFT2022 DRAFT OUND 2 - R2nd Round2nd RoundT 202

ACTUAL DRAFT7.52022 DRAFT ROUND 3 - 3rd RounddT 3rd Roun202

7.6ACTUAL DRAFT2022 DRAFT ROUND 4 - 4th RounddT 4th Roun202

ACTUAL DRAFT7.75th RounddT 5th Roun2022022 DRAFT ROUND 5-

7.8ACTUAL DRAFT2022 DRAFT ROUND 6 - 6th RounddT 6th Roun202

ACTUAL DRAFT7. 9 7th RounddT 7th Roun2022022 DRAFT ROUND 7-

ACTUAL DRAFT7.101st RounddT 1st Roun2022021 ACTUAL DRAFT Rounds 1-7

7.11ACTUAL DRAFT2021 DRAFT ROUND 1 -

ACTUAL DRAFT7.122nd Roundnd2nd Rou20212021 DRAFT ROUND 2 -

7.13ACTUAL DRAFT2021 DRAFT ROUND 3 - 3rd Round3rd Round2021

ACTUAL DRAFT7.1 44th Roundnd4th Rou20212021 DRAFT ROUND 4 -

7.15ACTUAL DRAFT2021 DRAFT ROUND 5 - 5th Roundnd5th Rou2021

ACTUAL DRAFT7.166th Roundnd6th Rou20212021 DRAFT ROUND 6-

7.17ACTUAL DRAFT2021 DRAFT ROUND 7- 7th Roundnd7th Rou2021

7.18ACTUAL DRAFT7th Roundnd7th Rou2021

THE PATH AHEADA TIMELINEWHAT YOU WILL FACE IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS

THE PATH AHEAD—A TIMELINE8.2 COLLEGE SEASON(ROUGHLY LATE AUGUST-MID DECEMBER)HAVE AN OUTSTANDING COLLEGE SEASON: MAXIMIZE YOUR VALUE•Have a plan•Be a good player•Be a good person•Be a good businessman•Paint the picture on and off the field•Eliminate all distractions•Control the processCOMPLETION OF SEASON•Underclassmen: Discuss and make decisionwith Head Coach and family•It is not wrong to consider early entry•It is wrong to not accept theresponsibility of early entry•Can’t fake it•Can’t talk it•Can’t dream it•Use your resourcesall•Coaches•NFL Evaluation Committee•Former NFL executives•Don’t get caught up in all the emotionsand “feel good” propaganda•Put yourself in the bestposition to make a sound,educated, unemotionaldecision•Final agent interviews and selectionDRAFT PREPARATION(JANUARY TO APRIL)YEAR-END PHYSICALWHERE TO TRAIN•Outside facility•School•Did you graduate?•When to begin training•How much time do you needto recover and relax?•Did you just completea very long season?COST•Who pays?•Pre-draft training•Housing•Meals•Transportation•Living expenses stipend (phone, etc.)•Insurance (health, disability, etc.)POSSIBLE INVITATIONS TO ALL-STAR GAMES•May slightly alter your calendar•When was your last game?•Focus your prep on the task at hand:All-Star Game prep

8.3THE PATH AHEAD—A TIMELINESPECIFIC COMBINE PREPARATION•Physical testing preparation•Positional drills•Wonderlic test•Interview training and preparation•Personal•FootballINDIANAPOLIS COMBINE(LATE FEBRUARY TO EARLY MARCH)•Know what to expect•Personal evaluation•Player interviews•Videotaped interviews•Wonderlic test•Physical•Review of injury history(HS, college)•EKG, bloodwork, urinalysis,cybex•Orthopedic exam•Height & weight•Hand span, arm length,and wingspan•Player picture•Physical testing: Athletic•10/20/40-yard dash(2 runs)•Vertical jump•Standing broad jump•20-yard short shuttle•60-yard long shuttle(not big people)•3-cone drill•Position skill drillsPOST-COMBINE•Where to train•Housing, meals, transportation, etc.PRO DAY (USUALLY LATE MARCH)•Where to prepare•What to focus on•Are position coaches available?•Issues that agents can handle•Housing, meals, transportation•Possible position coach tutoring•Club requests•Interviews•Workouts•Possible physical follow-upTHE DRAFT (LATE APRIL IN LAS VEGAS)YOUR ROOKIE SEASON WITH A NEW CLUB•Mini-Camp (early May)•Organized team activities (OTAs) (June)•NFL Rookie Symposium (late June)•Break in club workouts (July)•NFL training camps (late July)•NFL pre-season (August)•Roster cuts, practice squad opportunities(12 spots: $9,200/wk)

THE PATH AHEAD—A TIMELINE8.4NFL REGULAR SEASON (SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER)•Housing in club city•Rent or buy?•Transportation in club city•Budgeting and bill-paying plans•Tax planning and filing tax returns•1ST PRO OFF-SEASON•• Most important off-season of careerNFL CAREER•Apartment rental in your new city•Home purchasing: when is the right time?•Car leasing or purchase•Location and relocation assistance•Bill paying•Veteran contract negotiationsPOST-CAREER•Estate planning•Off-season internships•NFL internships•Broadcast•Coaching•Business•NFL education assistance•Degree completion programs•Grad seminarsClay Matthews—OLB All-Pro and 1st Round Selection

THE ROLE OF AN AGENT

THE ROLE OF AN AGENT9.2 •NFL Pre-draft training support•On-field and off-field skills development•Assistance with expenses related to use ofa training facility, housing, etc.•Showcasing your skills through arranged workoutswith NFL teams•Marketing and promoting you to NFL teamdecision-makers•Soliciting feedback from teams and trackingwhere you will be drafted or have otheropportunities•Player contract negotiations•As a rookie•Negotiate best terms availablewithin the rookie pool system•Quick payment of bonusamounts•Skill or injury guarantees•Roster bonuses•Bonus default language•Offset language•Personal appearances•As a veteran•Explain available market•Negotiate best terms available•Total guaranteed money•Average per year•Roster bonuses•3-year contract value•Total contract•Bonus default language•Managing your career on a daily basis•Travel/housing support•General services•Travel arrangements•Apartment location•Furniture rental/purchase•Bill paying and household budgeting•Cell phones, cable, computers•Insurance guidance•Assist in addressing liability, life anddisability insurance needs•Legal services or referral to outside attorneys•Wills and estate planningROLE OF A FOOTBALL AGENTProfessional-level student-athletes and their families are typically approached by many individuals offering different services. So, it is important to understand that, in the NFL world, an “agent” is a contract advisor who has been certified by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Only an NFLPA-certified contract advisor (or the athlete himself) can negotiate a contract on behalf of an NFL player.The NFL agent’s role is to do everything they can to assist you in obtaining employment with an NFL team and then to negotiate a player contract on your behalf of that player with the team.WHAT DO FOOTBALL AGENTS DO?In short, an agent negotiates on your behalf with football employers to obtain you a job and contract. NFLPA-certified contract advisors will explain the full range of services they will provide to you as an agent. The following list summarizes many of the services NFL agents provide their player-clients:

9.3THE ROLE OF AN AGENT•Real estate•Intellectual property•Family law•Criminal issues•Marketing in a variety of areas•Car deals•Shoe deals•Trading cards•Promotional appearances•Endorsements•Football camps•Charitable endeavors•Music and television deals•Financial assistance•Cash management•Loans for autos or homes•Lines of credit•Tax and accounting services•Tax planning•Federal, state, and local tax filings•Withholdings and estimated payments•Real estate guidance•Supervise home and real estate acquisition•Obtain appraisals•Assist with financing

THE ROLE OF AN AGENTFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHO REGULATES AGENTS?The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is the certified union for NFL players. It regulates and certifies who is a legitimate NFLPA-certified agent. State laws and university policies also apply to agents, requiring registration and prohibiting conduct that jeopardizes a student-athlete’s eligibility. The NFLPA is in Washington, DC, and can be reached at (800) 372-2000 to answer questions about agents. Your compliance department is always available to provide information on agents and other advisors.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AGENT AND A FINANCIAL ADVISOR?An agent discusses your employment with football teams and negotiates your contract. A financial advisor may give you advice on how to manage, save, and invest the money you earn through your employment. Most agents do not serve as financial advisors to their players. Most agents will offer to assist you in researching, interviewing, and selecting a financial advisor. All fees and arrangements between a financial advisor and client are negotiated separately from NFL agent fees.ARE YOU REQUIRED TO HAVE AN AGENT TO PLAY IN THE NFL?No, there is no requirement that a player must have an agent. It must be noted that only the player or an NFLPA-certified contract advisor is permitted to negotiate a contract with an NFL team; it cannot be done by a parent or any other non-certified advisor. The complexities of pre-draft training, contract negotiations, and career counseling make it almost standard for NFL players to have agents who are dedicated full-time to the representation of athletes.WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN AN AGENT?You should look for someone who will do everything to maximize your value as a football player and handle your business competently, honestly, and professionally. Different people value different things in an agent. Most try to determine and assess an agent’s education, experience, knowledge, commitment, communication, honesty, integrity, relationships, and successes.9.4