Will Levis is going to need an extra scoop of mayonnaise in his Friday morning coffee.
The eccentric quarterback became one of the biggest stories of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by surprisingly going unselected.
He was frequently paired with the Colts at No. 4 in mock drafts, but Indianapolis pivoted to Anthony Richardson as the third quarterback off the board.
And then Levis settled into the green room Thursday night for a tortured wait as 27 teams passed, including five with whom he visited at their headquarters.
The Kentucky product is as known for his rocket arm as he is for his dietary choices, like experimenting with mayonnaise in his coffee and eating banana peels.
It also was an unexpectedly harsh night for what is supposed to be a strong class of tight ends, according to scouts.
Only one (Dalton Kincaid at No. 25 to the Bills) was selected.
Here are The Post’s 10 best players heading into Day 2 of the draft, including scouting reports and their original rank from our Top 100 Big Board in parentheses:
His 2021 tape includes some of the best quarterback play in the class. His 2022 tape – different scheme, less talent around him and injuries – not so much. Big size, bigger arm, biggest swagger. Physical short-yardage runner. ESPN reported that at least two teams have concerns about the toe injury Levis suffered last season even though he said it is “healed.”
Namesake son of former Pro Bowl linebacker possesses enough of his father’s physicality to reroute receivers. Long-striding speed to cover deep (only one catch of 15-plus yards allowed). Curiously only one career interception because he mostly knocks down passes.
More complete prospect than Kincaid but not a four-wide game-changer. Old-school ability to put his hand in the dirt as a sixth run-blocking pseudo-offensive lineman, but that isn’t to discount his 18 career touchdowns boxing out defenders.
Hybrid slot cornerback and physical safety, a la Minkah Fitzpatrick. Should be in a scheme that capitalizes on blitz ability and puts him in the swarm of bodies. Sure tackler. Could be a high-volume snaps player with special-teams coverage ability.
People-mover in the run game due to explosive power. Played a penalty-free 2022 season and didn’t allow a sack on 1,500 career pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. Quicker interior rushers could get him off balance.
Slot receiver who finds another gear after the catch. A nightmare on a deep route even against bump-and-run press coverage. If he is a one-trick pony, it’s worth it. Five of 15 touchdowns last season against Alabama.
Natural pass-catcher when flexed off the line of scrimmage. Most linebackers won’t keep up with his vertical speed, assuming it’s the same after two knee injuries in three years. Most defensive backs will get out-jumped or out-wrestled for possession.
True middle linebacker with edge-rushing capability (9.5 sacks last season) in sub packages. Sideline-to-sideline range and block-shedder against the run. Only one season as a starter after transfer from Alabama. Upside, but needs to sharpen recognition of play-action fakes.
Scouts love “twitch” and White oozes it with every movement, making him hard to block. Motored 80 yards to throw a block on a fumble return. Was at his best late in season, when injuries wear on big bodies.
Unique set of skills in that he is a plus run-blocker and a can’t-overthrow receiving target with yards-after-catch potential. Forget press coverage because he will power through it. Quarterbacks must trust that he will make tight-window catches.