Isaiah Land and Mark Evans will be at the NFL Combine. Here’s what their scouting reports say

The top draft-eligible players are set to put their skills on display this week in the ultimate prospect showcase at the NFL Combine.

Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Land and Arkansas-Pine Bluff offensive lineman Mark Evans II will represent HBCUs in Indianapolis in the combine that runs from Feb. 27 to March 6.

Both Land and Evans were recently selected in the USFL Draft.

FAMU LB Isaiah Land said he's put on 10 lbs this offseason. He's training in Ft. Lauderdale. pic.twitter.com/MCaCujDkQR

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The Rattlers’ defender is one of the most sought-after talents set to work out in the combine, as he was featured on NFL.com’s 10 prospects to watch list.

He put himself on the map this offseason with a dynamic performance in the Reese’s Senior Bowl, recording a sack and a tackle for loss.

NFL analyst Lance Zierlein said this about Land, who was evaluated as an “average backup or special-teamer.”

Historically, a player with Land’s lack of mass and length would face an uphill battle trying to make it as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL, but his ability to threaten the pocket should generate interest from teams. Land is a very natural, instinctive rusher with the get-off, counters and fluidity to stress some tackles. He doesn’t have enough sand in his pants to hold up against the run and teams might try him as a 4-3 outside linebacker with sub-package rush ability off the edge. Land might need a year or two on a practice squad to continue to develop.

The NFL Draft Bible was a bit more favorable in an assessment of Land, though he was considered a sixth-round selection.

“Land’s athleticism and potential to increase his play strength will attract NFL teams,” the report said. ” … Land is a unit, and he needs to be considering he’s completely undersized for an edge role in the NFL.”

Evans has also received high praise for his mobility, footwork, fundamentals, and his ability to use his hands to control opposing defensive linemen.

With these tangible skills, the Golden Lions’ offensive lineman has a great chance to be in the NFL, just like his fellow UAPB offensive lineman Terron Armstead.

But Evans as a prospect was considered a “candidate for the bottom of roster or practice squad” player by Zierlein.

NFL Draft Buzz had Evans ranked as the 261st prospect and No. 70 overall at his position.

The NFL Draft Blitz, which has Evans toggling between a 7th-round pick and being an undrafted free agent as a swing tackle, said “the upside is absolutely there for Evans to become a strong player in the NFL.”