2023 NFL Draft prospects in comparison with issues aside from soccer gamers

Another NFL Draft cycle is right here, and as soon as once more we’re again with the professional comparisons that don’t essentially make any sense. Let’s be actual: no one in right here thinks Bryce Young is Drew Brees, and I’m undecided I’d examine Quentin Johnston to AJ Green, however right here we’re.

So, as a substitute of constructing lofty comparisons for prospects that put extraordinarily excessive quantities of strain on them, let’s have some enjoyable, we could? We’re going to match a few of my favourite NFL Draft prospects to folks and issues from the world of popular culture, that manner NFL Draft evaluation is each insightful and enjoyable. Let’s get began with my primary prospect.

Will Anderson: The Attack Titan, Attack on Titan

Both have leaner physique varieties, however what stands out essentially the most with each of those guys is the relentlessness they play with. Anderson performed the 4i(inside shoulder of the sort out) loads on the University of Alabama, a spot usually reserved for EDGEs that weigh round 265-270 kilos. Anderson is 245, and nonetheless wrecked the competitors. Both Anderson and the Attack Titan each wish to win with energy, but additionally present the power to win with method as properly, Anderson utilizing velocity and refined hand utilization, and the Attack Titan utilizing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his second combat with the Armored Titan.

Let’s simply hope Anderson doesn’t attempt to destroy the world, and solely opposing offenses.

Jalen Carter: Exodia the Forbidden One, Yu-Gi-Oh

Those who’re aware of the Yu-Gi-Oh lore learn about Exodia the Forbidden One. If you’ve all 5 of the forbidden one playing cards in your hand, you mechanically win the duel.

Like, over instantly.

Georgia DT Jalen Carter has that very same impact on opposing offenses. If you’ve him enjoying at 100% and in full well being, he mechanically defeats opposing linemen. Carter has a stupefying mix of energy and velocity, and his skill to destroy blocks is uncanny. Yugi performs Exodia towards Seto Kaiba within the present, and Exodia utterly obliterates Kaiba, who had three Blue Eyes, White Dragons. Not precisely weak playing cards. Carter is primary on many individuals’s boards due to his skill to wreak havoc, and like Exodia, he can obliterate something and anybody when summoned.

Bryce Young: Robin, however particularly the Tim Drake model

One of the superb qualities about Alabama QB Bryce Young is his spatial consciousness. His really feel for the place he’s in relation to the place everybody else is on the similar time is superior for somebody his age. He makes most of his magical performs exterior the pocket, however is greater than keen to face and fireplace underneath duress.

Tim Drake’s model of Robin has the identical qualities because the Dick Grayson Robin, the creativity and stability he had was discovered from watching the Fabulous Graysons, however Tim Drake’s model of Robin is extra detective than gymnast. Young does the spectacular performs exterior the pocket, however he’s cerebral as a passer and will get by means of progressions rapidly.

Oh yeah: they’re additionally fairly tiny. Young may tip the scales on the Combine at 6’0 194—may. However, very like Tim Drake, Young makes up for his lack of bodily instruments along with his thoughts, the final word level man for an offense or against the law combating duo.

Bijan Robinson: Minato Namikaze, Naruto

Texas RB Bijan Robinson is a particular mix of dimension, velocity and imaginative and prescient. His agility and receiving chops on prime of that make him a particular, particular RB on this draft class.

Fittingly, essentially the most apt comparability is the Yellow Flash of the Leaf, Minato Namikaze. Much like Robinson, Namikaze’s velocity and agility had been at all times on show, nevertheless it was his sheer energy and talent as a ninja that struck worry within the hearts of opposing armies. Namikaze additionally used the space-time Ninjutsu, permitting him to immediately transport wherever he has a seal—very like how Robinson appears to immediately transport into the top zone of opposing defenses.

CJ Stroud: Tournament of Power Gohan, Dragonball Super

No, Ohio State QB CJ Stroud is not Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, although you can make that argument. Gohan’s character in Dragonball Z and Dragonball Super is one which has numerous layers, seeming to be latently sturdy and highly effective, however selecting to repress it whereas doing different actions. However, when somebody threatens his household, he unleashes that potential that he has, letting unfastened and changing into the character we noticed defeat Cell within the Cell arc.

CJ Stroud is a cerebral pocket passer, with the contact and accuracy to all three ranges to be a good QB within the NFL. However, he’s proven the potential to be nice, along with his greatest knock being that he doesn’t prefer to play out of construction. Although, Stroud can really play out of construction, and do it very properly (see: Ohio State vs Georgia, Peach Bowl). If the precise coach can unlock that block to let Stroud play unfastened and succeed out of construction, the sky is the restrict.

Adetomiwa Adebawore: Graveler, Pokemon

Northwestern DT Adetomiwa Adebawore is a enjoyable participant. Despite measuring in at 6’1 and 284 kilos, Adebawore makes up for that with extraordinarily lengthy arms and being extraordinarily muscular. This permits him to keep away from being rooted out within the run sport, and he can use his energy within the cross rush division to knock defenders again.

Graveler isn’t considered one of many tremendous sturdy Pokemon, however he’s actually a rock with extraordinarily lengthy arms. That’s gonna be extraordinarily helpful if you wish to cease the run.

Evan Hull: Crash Bandicoot with the Aku Aku masks on

Watching Northwestern RB Evan Hull run is extraordinarily enjoyable. The 5’10, 214 pound again isn’t the quickest, however he has distinctive burst and call stability, making him extraordinarily onerous to sort out. At the Senior Bowl in Mobile, he additionally confirmed good chops within the cross catching division, and probably shot up draft boards.

When I see Hull, I instantly consider Crash Bandicoot. Bandicoot isn’t the quickest, however the fast bursts of velocity make an excessive amount of sense. When you open one of many crates within the Crash Bandicoot sport, you’ve the potential to get the Aku Aku masks, which makes Crash invincible for like, ten seconds. Meaning, no matter hits Crash will simply fall off of him.

Sound acquainted?

Also, RIP Mel Winkler, the unique Aku Aku.

Joey Porter Jr.: Sephiroth, Final Fantasy VII

Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. is an enormous, tall and quick nook prospect, who generally lets his aggression get the very best of him. His dimension and size enable him to be extraordinarily bodily in press protection, and he’s additionally very sturdy on prime of that. But his size is what stands out essentially the most. He can disrupt any cross along with his lengthy arms and jam each receiver.

Sephiroth is the principle antagonist from Final Fantasy VII, and the very first thing that stands out is that he’s actually freakin’ tall. The One Winged Angel additionally has the Masamune, a sword usually held with 2 fingers, however Sephiroth holds with one, making him look even taller. While Sephiroth’s aggression can get him in hassle, his size and energy are extraordinarily formidable as an opponent.

Jordan Addison: Edward Elric, Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Initially, I had Jordan Addison because the Pokemon Lucario. However, certainly one of my favourite issues concerning the USC and Pitt wideout is that he simply is aware of get open. He’s not the largest or the strongest, however his extraordinarily nuanced route working and talent to work blind spots of corners is so cool to see. Addison can work from the surface or the slot, and regardless of being on the smaller facet, he generally is a actually good WR2 or WR1 within the NFL.

Edward Elric isn’t the largest individual—folks mistake him being the Fullmetal Alchemist for his brother Alphonse, who’s actually a go well with of armor. However, Elric has the power to do transmutations and not using a transmutation circle, and it makes his energy extremely versatile. Elric can also be extraordinarily good, each book-wise and in fight. Hopefully Addison doesn’t attempt to convey somebody again from the useless.