2023 Undrafted Free Agents - 18 Commit to Sign

[21&500]

Good find. Kid's got the ankle tackle down pat . . . . . . .

Taiwan "La Chihuahua" Mullen

[ghost]

I'm liking what I've seen from Taiwan Mullen's tape...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlM2o6nWTFA

Mullen's ability to strip the ball during compression tackles is special. As is his ability to make plays all along the line of scrimmage and in the backfield. Imagine Taiwan and Daiyan blowing plays up all over the place.

[Heatmiser]

Mullen is tough for a 5'8" CB! Some unfortunate footage of Zander Horvath against him.......

TG

[dmac_bolt]

i'm not buying into the UDFA massive gold strike just yet. We read this same thing every year, almost none actually make the roster. We will see - line em up and compete, i wish each of them well.

Mullen ... I don't see what you guys see. He won't make the team as a ball stripping specialist, and some of the strips everyone is excited about were at the end of what otherwise was a poor play by him. If he can't cover elite receivers, he's not going to be a CB in the NFL - I didn't see nearly enough to conclude he will.

I hope he proves me wrong.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

I'll say *this* for Mullen-- he's good in run support, and a sure tackler.

There have been plenty of Charger DBs in recent years that you couldn't say that about.

If he can't cover, though, it's a moot point. Definitely has some things going for him, but he has a long way to go just to get to the practice squad, much less the active roster.

[sonorajim]

Mullen is a football player. Nice to have competition for depth & STs.

[ChargersPowderBlue]

Mullen is a football player. Nice to have competition for depth & STs.

He'll have to beat the likes of Kemon Hall and Deane Leonard. And it's going to depend on how many CBs Staley will carry on the roster.

[Topcat]

I'll say *this* for Mullen-- he's good in run support, and a sure tackler.

There have been plenty of Charger DBs in recent years that you couldn't say that about.

If he can't cover, though, it's a moot point. Definitely has some things going for him, but he has a long way to go just to get to the practice squad, much less the active roster.

Yep...Launchwhiffy, K9, JT Woods...

[Topcat]

Jerrod Clark had a third-round draft grade on him from TDN:

Jerrod Clark NFL Draft Scouting Report

IDL, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Defensive tackle Jerrod Clark was a three-star recruit coming out of high school. He was an athletic recruit that played basketball, defensive line, and tight end. He was impressive statistically on both sides of the football. He amassed 15 sacks during his senior year. His college career got off to a bumpy start. He redshirted as a freshman but the following year, he suffered an injury and missed the entire season. In the spring of 2019, Clark made the transition from tight end to defensive tackle. He changed his body, adding 85 pounds from 2018 to 2019. For Clark, his presence would be felt from 2020 to 2022.

Clark is an ideal fit for a run-stuffing nose tackle. He aligns as a 0 and 1-technique for his defense. Clark has the build/power combination to control and occupy two gaps. He uses his power and 82-inch wing span to drive blockers backward. He strikes and stacks opponents with good power to collapse and reset the line of scrimmage in the run game. Once engaged, Clark has the ability to walk blockers into the lap of the quarterback. His quickness and burst off the ball allow him to drive through gaps and create interior pressure. Clark is capable of making his impact felt versus gap and zone scheme runs. He understands how to attack these blocking concepts and work his way into the backfield. When he uses proper hand placement and strikes, he reduces his hitting surface to soften his rush path.

Clark’s pass-rush package is not polished. He is more of a buildup pass rusher at this point in his career. Clark does a nice job shocking and stacking OL but needs to focus on shedding blocks. There are moments, he creates good initial pop on contact but does not finish the rep by shedding to make the play. He has the reach/arm-length advantage most of the time, I would like to see him use it more. Becoming more consistent with full lockouts and extensions will allow him to stack, peek, locate, and shed easier in one on one situations. This can help limit him from becoming stuck on blocks. At his weight, there will be concerns over stamina and how much playing time he can handle. He has never played over 480 snaps in any season during his collegiate career.

In all, Clark is an enticing defensive tackle prospect. His ability to clog running lanes between the tackles and slice/slant through zone reach blocks. Clark can be a nice asset to teams that love twists and stunts on the defensive line. He would assume the role as the penetration defender to free up his looping teammate. There is meat left on the bone in terms of his development. Clark is not the most technically sound prospect, especially with his hands. Improving on this will help shorten his rush process to pressure opposing quarterbacks. He projects as a 3-4 nose tackle on early downs but there is upside on third downs.

Top Reasons to Buy In:

• Incredible combo of arm length and power
• Three-down potential
• Motor

Top Reasons For Concern:

• Hand placement and technique
• Gets stuck on blocks
• Versatility

Size (NFL Combine):

Height: 6′ 4”

Weight: 334 lbs

Arm Length: 33 3/4”

Hand Size: 9 3/4”

Athletic Testing (NFL Combine):

40-yard Dash: 5.25s

Vertical Jump: 27.5”

Broad Jump: 8′ 6”

Short-Shuttle: 4.83s

Three-Cone: 7.60s

Bench Reps: TBD

Ideal Role: Defensive tackle, either 0 or 1-technique

Scheme Fit: 3-4 base

Prospect Comparison: Travis Jones

TDN Consensus Grade: 75.00/100 (Third-Round Value)

• Parson Grade: 75.00/100

https://thedraftnetwork.com/sr-prosp...9-f2f64459d648

[ThatSinkingFeeling]

Adding 85 pounds in a year takes some doing...

[Heatmiser]

i'm not buying into the UDFA massive gold strike just yet. We read this same thing every year, almost none actually make the roster. We will see - line em up and compete, i wish each of them well.

Mullen ... I don't see what you guys see. He won't make the team as a ball stripping specialist, and some of the strips everyone is excited about were at the end of what otherwise was a poor play by him. If he can't cover elite receivers, he's not going to be a CB in the NFL - I didn't see nearly enough to conclude he will.

I hope he proves me wrong.

First I agree with your overall premise. We tend to get too excited about these guys every off season. There is a reason they did not get drafted.

Mullen can cover. My opinion is he is not an outside corner due to his size. He could be very good in the slot. He struggles due to his height at times but also due to his aggression. In the slot closer to the action he would be better. Indiana had him outside. He is fast, he is tenacious and he is very good in run support. He has a chance bottom of the roster and special teams. He is competing against Taylor and Leonard.

TG

[Fouts2herbert]

Adding 85 pounds in a year takes some doing...

That’s a lot of cheesburgers…