Scouting the Nation 2024 NFL Draft: Two SEC Risers and an Illinois EDGE

Who are this week's players that have the spotlight shined on them for the NFL Draft?

On this edition of Scouting the Nation, we take a look at two SEC prospects who should be All-Conference this fall and an extremely talented pass rusher from Illinois.

EDGE Jared Ivey, Ole Miss

In terms of an NFL body, it doesn’t get much better than Ivey. He is going to check the size box and he has impressive length. As a pass rusher, Ivey does an excellent job converting speed to power and he has good bend for his size. He is great against the run and has the burst and technique to wrap up ball carriers near the line of scrimmage. At the next level, Ivey projects as a traditional 4-3 defensive end who will start from day one. Size, length, power and production in the SEC don’t last very long come draft time, so expect Ivey to come off the board within the first two rounds next April.

OG Xavier Truss, Georgia

The top returning guard in the SEC, Truss deserves more attention, as he’s one of the best players on the Bulldogs. In his first season as a full-time starter at guard, Truss put together a really impressive season. In particular, he dominated against Ohio State, showing off incredible power to go along with fantastic athleticism for his size. Truss is explosive off the line, is great on double teams and is always looking to finish defenders. His pad level was pretty consistent and Truss is a knee-bender, two great qualities for a bigger guard. O’Cyrus Torrence was the highest drafted guard from the SEC at pick 59 by the Bills in this past draft. Truss has the upside to be the first guard from the SEC drafted and a higher selection than Torrence.

EDGE Seth Coleman, Illinois

Illinois has arguably the best defensive line in college football and Coleman is a big reason why. He is a freaky athlete with high-end explosiveness. Coleman shows off his speed and movement skills on twists, where he consistently got after the quarterback. Coleman also has great inside counters and a non-stop motor to get after the quarterback. The versatility is there for Coleman to play with his hand in the dirt or as a stand-up rusher who can drop into coverage when he gets to the NFL. Coleman should be a workout warrior at the combine too. Regarding upside, Coleman is right up there with the top names in the edge rusher group for the 2024 class. Illinois has done an excellent job of sending defenders tp the next level as of late and Coleman is next up.

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