99topdawg
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Mel Kiper came out with his top draft prospects. Stanley didn't make the top 25, but was Kiper's #2 rated senior QB.
5. A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa*
HT: 6-6 | WT: 280 | Previously: 5
It's worth noting that Epenesa led the Hawkeyes in sacks last season while playing only 30 snaps per game. He was a part-time player for a deep front seven, and yet he still had 10.5 sacks and 16.5 total tackles for loss. What could he do in a full-time role this season? With great size and length, Epenesa has the skill set to be dominant against the run while pitching in double-digit sacks. He could end up as an end in a 3-4 defense at the next level.
7. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa*
HT: 6-5 | WT: 322 | Previously: 17
Left tackle, right tackle -- it really doesn't matter anymore. NFL teams aren't differentiating between the value of the two positions. Just look at the $36.75 million guaranteed the Raiders gave Trent Brown, who's going to play on the right side this season. Teams just want good tackles, period. Wirfs, a former high school wrestling champion, plays right tackle for the Hawkeyes, and he just mauls defenders. Dominates them. He has incredible strength and power -- check out this video -- and he can also move his feet. Wirfs is a rare talent who could keep moving up.

5. A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa*
HT: 6-6 | WT: 280 | Previously: 5
It's worth noting that Epenesa led the Hawkeyes in sacks last season while playing only 30 snaps per game. He was a part-time player for a deep front seven, and yet he still had 10.5 sacks and 16.5 total tackles for loss. What could he do in a full-time role this season? With great size and length, Epenesa has the skill set to be dominant against the run while pitching in double-digit sacks. He could end up as an end in a 3-4 defense at the next level.

7. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa*
HT: 6-5 | WT: 322 | Previously: 17
Left tackle, right tackle -- it really doesn't matter anymore. NFL teams aren't differentiating between the value of the two positions. Just look at the $36.75 million guaranteed the Raiders gave Trent Brown, who's going to play on the right side this season. Teams just want good tackles, period. Wirfs, a former high school wrestling champion, plays right tackle for the Hawkeyes, and he just mauls defenders. Dominates them. He has incredible strength and power -- check out this video -- and he can also move his feet. Wirfs is a rare talent who could keep moving up.