Comparing 2024 NFL Draft prospects to things that have nothing to do with football

Let’s be honest, the NFL Draft comparisons and immediate reactions to them stink. Often they don’t benefit the player and are taken as an outlook on a prospect’s career (wrong) rather than a style of play or how to win (wrong). Still, some of the comparisons are very bad. Caleb Williams is not Patrick Mahomes, Jaden Daniels is not Lamar Jackson, and Roma Odunze is not Deebo Samuel.

But again this year I want to bring you more comparisons of NFL Draft prospects that don’t seem to make sense until you sit down and realize they actually make sense. Have fun comparing some of this year’s NFL Draft prospects to the vast world of people and things on the internet!

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR; Ohio: Mewtwo, Pokemon

Marvin Harrison Jr. was created in a lab as a receiver for Alpha Dog X. Subtle physicality on the line of scrimmage, grace and body control on the sideline, and route-running that belies the 6-foot-4 Harrison Jr. is a true blend of what wide receivers need to survive on the field. It is something that Outside. Mewtwo was literally created in a lab by Team Rocket, but it has other human cells inside of it, creating the ultimate Pokémon hybrid. Both can be won in different ways, but what stands out is the grace and fluidity of the overall movement. The best ones make it look easy, and Harrison Jr. makes playing receiver like Mewtwo look easy.

Caleb Williams, QB, USC: Naruto Uzumaki; Naruto

Caleb Williams has gotten a lot of flak during this draft process, but make no mistake about it: with the right people surrounding him, he could be one of the best QBs in the NFL. What sets Williams apart is his creative ability. He plays the game in his Minecraft creative mode, pulling out a netherite sword on a whim. However, with his insane power, he rejects the easiest passes and keeps possession of the ball, putting him in a tight spot. It’s great to be able to build things, but sometimes you fail and he creates a TNT block, which ends up destroying half the building.

I compared him to Naruto, but specifically the original anime, pre-Shippuden, or pre-Boruto Naruto. This was because he saw the potential of the Kyuubi’s power overflowing from the Uzumaki, but he needed to improve greatly in order to realize his dream of becoming Hokage. Luckily, Naruto had Kakashi and Jiraiya in his corner to help him grow over the course of the manga and help curb some of that recklessness. Williams needs Jiraiya to fine-tune the small details of his play as a QB. It’s not that he can’t do it, he just doesn’t choose it. That will change in the NFL.

Drake May, QB, UNC: Megumi Fushiguro, Jujutsu Kaisen

My QB1 so far in the NFL draft cycle, Maye seems to be a cyborg at the QB spot and not someone who uses his arm and body to make rash decisions. However, with his arm talent and aggression, as well as the ability to be a legitimate threat on the ground with his legs, Maye can get into trouble by being reckless with the ball downfield. The offense was completely useless at UNC, but Maye contributed to that as well. But when he’s on, Maye is a threat on all three levels of the field, chopping up opponents underneath and stacking throws with touch and ball placement, giving receivers a chance to make the catch while keeping them safe. .

Fushiguro is one of the better supporting characters in modern shonen anime, showing that although he is more calculating than the protagonist, he makes rash decisions, risking his body and life to win the battle (see: Mahoraga vs. Sukuna, JJK Shibuya edition). Like Mei, Megumi also has a talented bloodline and is carving out her own achievements as a magician. Maye will need to tone down his aggressiveness a bit, but whoever acquires Maye will be getting a great QB.

Jared Verse, Edge, Florida, Stone Cold Steve Austin

Come in and raise hell. Leave.

Since moving to , that has been Jared Verse MO. florida. Verse is a strong EDGE defender with strong hands and the ability to generate the best speed and power of any prospect in this year’s class. Barth is also an excellent run defender and can stand on the edge and play on the backside of run schemes. I think he may be a little scheme limited (hand-me-down EDGE), but he is my EDGE 1 and his ability to consistently create pressure using power and subtle hand usage makes him will be the best EDGE candidates.

We know what Stone Cold does when the glass breaks. You’re probably familiar with jorts and black boots. He’s going to come in and open a can of his ass. The motor is always hot and there’s no one else you want by your side during a brawl. The Verse and Stone Cold will probably never win awards for their sleek looks, but they will dazzle with their power and motors.

Malik Nabors, WR, LSU: Max Verstappen

Don Don Don Don—Malik Nabaas!!!

Nabers is full of gas, baby.My junior from LSU He moves like lightning with the ball in his hands, shifting into second gear with ease and showing the ability to stop and start at a fraction of the speed during comebacks and curl breaks. His route running is still a little more lively than I’d like, but his power with the ball in his hands is a big, big plus in his NFL Draft record.

Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen is very, very, very fast. How fast? Verstappen has five single-lap fastest records at his various F1 tracks around the world, placing him in the top three, if not first. He’s so fast that it’s actually boring to watch him race. If Nabors can have the same success as Verstappen, he wants the NFL to take notice.

Roma Odunze, WR, Washington: Ricardo Kaka, attacking midfielder, Sao Paulo, AC Milan, Real Madrid

Yes, I said these are comparisons that have nothing to do with football. But what about football?

Roma Odunze’s combination of speed, strength, and grace makes him my No. 2 WR in this year’s NFL Draft. He’s a big, strong receiver who can win above the rim, but he’s also strong after the catch and quick enough to create separation at the first and second levels. You might not think he’s fast, but he’s so smooth and graceful that it doesn’t seem like he’s moving fast until you turn on the tape and actually move. rolling people from the past. Although the ceiling is very high, it is reliable enough to be used as a receiver on the upper floors.

Kaka is one of the best attacking midfielders and is physical enough to glide down the pitch, weaving past defenders and powering past big centre-backs. Kaka was also incredibly graceful and made the match look easy with his incredible footwork. Kaka and Odunze both have very high ceilings, but can also be reliable role players in attack.

Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia: Organ Montgomery; Firefighter

Brock Bowers is not from this planet, it’s that simple. Despite Bowers’ physical stature at 6’4 and 240 pounds, he is faster and stronger than he plays. He’s a legitimate field stretcher, but his after-the-catch ability makes him perfect for the modern game. He’s an undersized tight end prospect, so don’t expect much in-line blocking, but he’s one of the best tight end prospects I’ve seen and should be a solid top-10 prospect.

Organ Montgomery is one of the most fun characters in Fireforce. His Flamey Ink allows him to amplify his strength and physical output to compete with Leonard Burns, the show’s strongest character, despite not being as big as Burns. When he is able to accumulate all his firepower, he becomes a terrifying blend of power and speed, the ultimate trump card in battle. I doubt Bowers will be inked, but he definitely brings firepower to nearby NFL offenses.

T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas: Swamp; Mario Kart

T’Vondre Sweat is a large specimen. He has a cul-de-sac size and built-in run defense. His size and power are a formidable combination up front, commanding double teams and freeing up second-level defenders. Sweat can also make plays for himself and use his strength to stop defenders in their tracks. He’s still developing as a pass rusher, but his lateral quickness isn’t there yet. This is to be expected since he is 6-foot-4 and weighs nearly 370 pounds.

We know what a swamp is. When he starts moving and crashes, you automatically assume someone was involved. Mario Kart’s strategy is to try to get around him while he’s up in the air or speed past him, and the same goes for Sweat. You need to increase your speed and try to avoid him or force him off the field. In any case, Sweat and Swamp will change strategies and become a valuable asset for NFL defenses and his designers of Mario Kart his tracks.

Laiatu Ratu, EDGE, UCLA: Zorro; one piece

Last year I called USC WR (and now a rising star at USC) minnesota vikings) Jordan Addison is a “pro starting opener.” Now, UCLA EDGE’s Laiatu Latu is a professional QB getter. Although he doesn’t have elite length or strength, Latu is a highly refined hand technician, which allows him to win even without extreme arm length. Although he has trouble against long tackles, Latu has excellent closing speed and versatile pass rush moves that make him scary to game plan against.

Coming from the world of One Piece, he is really difficult to win battles without the power of devil fruit. However, Zoro, the Straw Hat Pirates’ second mate, is one of the strongest characters in the series, even though he doesn’t have a devil fruit. He uses Haki to give extra power to his sword attacks, and has a wide range of attacks that allow him to defeat enemies with three swords.

In some ways, rushing the passer is like a sword fight. A swipe movement is similar to a body slash, and rush discipline is just as important as combat discipline. Latu is a certified pass rusher who can quickly win games like this while closing out games in the NFL.