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Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated recently revealed his third mock NFL draft through the first two rounds, and six Notre Dame standouts are included.
Cornerback Leonard Moore, quarterback CJ Carr, offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp, safety Brauntae Johnson, edge Boubacar Traore and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa were selected for the US LBM Coaches Poll No. 8 Fighting Irish.
Moore and Carr are projected first-round picks, while Knapp, Johnson, Traore and Viliamu-Asa are potential second-round draftees.
Here are the likely NFL team destinations that Manzano for each Notre Dame star:
“This would be a dream scenario for Washington, which desperately needs help on the back end of the defense. Moore seems to be the safest defensive prospect in this class. He has the size (6'2", 197 pounds), athleticism and coverage skills to be a shutdown outside corner for years to come. All eyes will be on what Moore does against Miami’s Malachi Toney in their Nov. 7 showdown in South Bend.”
“I think Carr might be the fourth-best quarterback in this year’s class because he doesn’t stand out physically with average size (6'2", 215 pounds) and arm strength. But scouts consider him the safest QB option because of how well he reads defenses. Coach Mike LaFleur just spent three seasons working with Rams coach Sean McVay, who values accuracy and high-level decision making before and after the snap. Carr, who has completed 66.8% of his passes for 1,639 yards, 16 touchdowns and only one interception, could hit the ground running and run LaFleur’s scheme efficiently.”
“The Chargers get off to a perfect start to the draft with (Ohio State WR Jeremiah) Smith and Knapp, who has flourished at left guard this season. The 6-5, 305-pound lineman started two years at left tackle before moving inside.”
“At 6-2, 200 pounds, Johnson has the size and versatility NFL teams covet for safeties. He needs to be a better playmaker at the line of scrimmage, but he’s excellent in coverage and capable of playing slot cornerback. Arizona needs more defensive backs like Johnson.”
“The Rams may let Byron Young walk in the offseason to pay other players on their roster. That would create a hole opposite Myles Garrett. Traore has the attention of NFL scouts due to his strength, versatility and enticing size at 6-5, 253 pounds.
“Look for Viliamu-Asa to put on a show at the combine. He’s a fast playmaker with a nose for the ball. Scouts are intrigued by Viliamu-Asa’s 6-3, 234-pound frame and his various traits.”