Bighouse's 2034 Draft Review
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Mar 8, 2019 12:59:23 GMT -5
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1 - 1 (1) Arizona Jeremy Frank Mason QB Oregon
Cons-In college he really did not have much time in the 2 minute drill so i think that is something he has to work on in the pros. He also will not scramble much at all which helped him in college as he would stick in the pocket much more often and make the right throw. He has two things that i have noticed personally that work against him slightly as he has higher vol and that give you a little scare while at the same time he is low developed. It is far from a sure thing but takes me from making him a 100% win to a 99% approx.
Rating 143.3 (Really high) HOF 1st player on my board
Grade A+ A no brainer as the best player on the board with blown out combines and bars taken number one. I love it.
1 - 2 (2) New England ukpatfan Donnie Merrifield RB Missouri
Pros-Merrifield worked out at QB, Wr, and RB for the combine and pretty much blew up all the drills. He was the 2nd fastest at the combine and was a yardage machine at the university of Missouri. He has 4 400 yard all purpose games under his belt and is the all time leader in total yards and Mizzu despite only playing 3 years there. He is only 21 years old and has the makings of being one of the all time greats as he steps into RZB. He has elite top end speed and i am not talking about a guy running fast he IS the guy that outruns the fast guys and makes it look easy. He runs routes better and i mean better then any wide receiver in this class(This WR class is not top heavy so that does matter). He is an elite returner in college and i am guessing that will translate into his pro game. He will get 200 AP yards on a game to game basis.
Cons-He has less wiggle in him then you would figure as he is almost so quick he is fast but not a ton of moves to beat out defenders. He rarely ever loses yards but there was a handful of scouts that really struggling with him this high based on his "Mini-Me" five 5 foot 8 inch frame. I had him a little lower on the chart as his combines were less then i really would have ideally wanted 2nd dash, 16th sole, 1st bench, 25th agility, 2nd BJMP, 10th position drill.
Rating-93.9 Starter All Pro 14th player on my chart.
Grade A I would have marked it lower including the trade but the player is a top 3 offensive talent in this draft but that is debatable hence the A grade
Pros-I have Mason as the best WR in the class and the best pure route runner of the group. He really looks like a gazelle in a field as he makes moves it looks so natural. He has a massive catch radius on the ball. If a QB gets it in the vicinity he will beat the defender, or get himself in position, or break himself into two people in order to make the catch. He has great size at 6 foot 2 and large man hands that cradle the ball like a baby. he has decent vol, decent dev, and played all four year for the Bears
Cons-His big play ability and top end speed is not top echelon. He runs with long strides but is more of a good speed and pace with not a ton of Yac.
Rating-98.5 Starter All Pro 9th player on my board.
Grade A- You drafted 3rd overall and you got the stud starting WR. The bad news is he is not as good as 2-3 of the last year's class elite ones but he is worthy of the pick.
Cons-He has less wiggle in him then you would figure as he is almost so quick he is fast but not a ton of moves to beat out defenders. He rarely ever loses yards but there was a handful of scouts that really struggling with him this high based on his "Mini-Me" five 5 foot 8 inch frame. I had him a little lower on the chart as his combines were less then i really would have ideally wanted 2nd dash, 16th sole, 1st bench, 25th agility, 2nd BJMP, 10th position drill.
Rating-93.9 Starter All Pro 14th player on my chart.
Grade A I would have marked it lower including the trade but the player is a top 3 offensive talent in this draft but that is debatable hence the A grade
1 - 3 (3) New York (A) pressbox Robert Mason WR Baylor
Cons-His big play ability and top end speed is not top echelon. He runs with long strides but is more of a good speed and pace with not a ton of Yac.
Rating-98.5 Starter All Pro 9th player on my board.
Grade A- You drafted 3rd overall and you got the stud starting WR. The bad news is he is not as good as 2-3 of the last year's class elite ones but he is worthy of the pick.
1 - 4 (4) Dallas ManWithNoName Ernest Blackburn ILB Cincinnati
Pros-His ability on one on one matchups on the pass rush are bar none the best tactical movement. He has his hands on and controls the blocker before he can get to it and also has such quick feet to jump the edge. Smart instinctive player that puts in the time and it the first in meetings and always asking questions when we are done. He is a scary hitter accross the middle and when he tackles the offensive player does down in a heap. You have to lovet hose two big ole static bars.
Cons-His combine and pro day bench were totally underwhelming and do not match the play on the field. This is a better on Sunday then in the weight room type of player. he is probably the highest ceiling but lowest developed player in the top tier of linebackers. He really struggled at times to stay on the field due to conditioning or endurance but was a playmaker on the field.
Rating-67.7 Starter Makes Roster Past 50 on my player board
Grade B A risk/reward pick here with a static bar and some good bars. I marked him down probably more then most due to the endurance issues but not a bad pick IMO but also not a gamebreaker position or player.
Cons-His combine and pro day bench were totally underwhelming and do not match the play on the field. This is a better on Sunday then in the weight room type of player. he is probably the highest ceiling but lowest developed player in the top tier of linebackers. He really struggled at times to stay on the field due to conditioning or endurance but was a playmaker on the field.
Rating-67.7 Starter Makes Roster Past 50 on my player board
Grade B A risk/reward pick here with a static bar and some good bars. I marked him down probably more then most due to the endurance issues but not a bad pick IMO but also not a gamebreaker position or player.
1 - 5 (5) Chicago davehibb Derrick Markovich WR Louisville
Pros-Here is the Fred Bilitnikoff award winner as he comes as the best statistical college football wide receiver in this draft. His numbers are gaudy and the reason he was the runner up for the heisman. He runs smooth routes and has a 2nd gear that shows explosion especially on the deeper routes. He is a Yac guy and YPC guy as he is always getting the extra yards or making the deep ball catch in traffic. He plays every down and is a great punt returned with 7 take to the house in his college career. he has the two of BP/RR/and endurance.
Cons-He is really raw at only 15% developed so i doubt he ever gets to his max potential He does not have the body control that some of the other elite end WRs. His combines not show up like his play on the field. This pick is based on his college career and you have to respect this kid who led the nation in catches and yards 2 years in a row
Rating-77.8 Starter Good Player 42nd on my board(I think)
Grade A- I really think he would have been there on a trade down as some Gms saw him as a later 1st round pick. I think you have a good player but a little higher then i thought.
Cons-He is really raw at only 15% developed so i doubt he ever gets to his max potential He does not have the body control that some of the other elite end WRs. His combines not show up like his play on the field. This pick is based on his college career and you have to respect this kid who led the nation in catches and yards 2 years in a row
Rating-77.8 Starter Good Player 42nd on my board(I think)
Grade A- I really think he would have been there on a trade down as some Gms saw him as a later 1st round pick. I think you have a good player but a little higher then i thought.
1 - 6 (6) Washington hildebrand (online) Steve Eisner T N. Carolina Central
Pros-Eisner is little known but his tape is top notch. His feet are quick enough to stop the edge rushers and can really overpower the speed rushers on the edge. He is so technically sound that he looks like a veteran in the run game and follows through on every single block. He did not have a single sack allowed in 3 years as a starter.
Cons-I cannot find one here. He has a less then 100 BS static bar but other then that this guy looks solid. he plays RT is probably my biggest knock on him and why he is not higher on my draft list.
Rating-127.4 All Pro Starter 3rd on my draft list
Grade A i would usually give this guy a A+ for all his skills but that RT knocks this him down just a tad.
Cons-I cannot find one here. He has a less then 100 BS static bar but other then that this guy looks solid. he plays RT is probably my biggest knock on him and why he is not higher on my draft list.
Rating-127.4 All Pro Starter 3rd on my draft list
Grade A i would usually give this guy a A+ for all his skills but that RT knocks this him down just a tad.
1 - 7 (7) Minnesota Strubbel94 (online) Peter Plyler OLB Kansas
Pros-An elite run defender that is in coverage as good a linebacker as i have seen. He has the ability to read routes and the Qb anticipating throws like a defensive back. He also had 2 straight 140 tackle seasons with 19 total forced fumbles. He has such quick feet and unteachable pass cover instincts that he was really hard to rate. I would have put him as the best defensive player in the draft just based on what you see on the field. He has a nice bull rush where he sinks his hips and really gets under the blocker using his leverage. Those big static bars and higher then they should be should feel welcoming.
Cons-Not a special teamer. He is not a real edge rushing threat as he becomes wasted there since he is soo good in coverage. He is such a film nut that he does get lost in some man coverage due to making plays on instincts.
Rating-102.5 All Pro Starter 7th on my draft list
Grade A+ I know that PRT and M2M are a bit shy but this kid is very much like Seattle's pick last year and i think i like him more.
Cons-Not a special teamer. He is not a real edge rushing threat as he becomes wasted there since he is soo good in coverage. He is such a film nut that he does get lost in some man coverage due to making plays on instincts.
Rating-102.5 All Pro Starter 7th on my draft list
Grade A+ I know that PRT and M2M are a bit shy but this kid is very much like Seattle's pick last year and i think i like him more.
1 - 8 (8) Tennessee grimmer (online) Clifton Beatty WR Ohio State
Pros-Jitterbug type player that is like tackling a wet seal. He can really put defenders on the ground with moves in thin air. He has a special knack for returning punts and led the nation for 3 years in punt return average. I had him marked as a 2nd round pick late first flier until i saw his combines. He is a good route runner and nice body contortion to make the tough catches.
Cons-Has a rough case of the dropsies at times. He is not a down field threat and is more of a deke and dunk player. I thought he would be the best slot Wr in the league but i can see him being a solid number two. He makes plays with his Yac but not the guy to go to on a 3rd and 11 when you need some exact yardage.
Rating-85.7 Solid Starter 26th player on my board
Grade B I really did not in my wildest dreams see Beatty going in the top 10.
Cons-Has a rough case of the dropsies at times. He is not a down field threat and is more of a deke and dunk player. I thought he would be the best slot Wr in the league but i can see him being a solid number two. He makes plays with his Yac but not the guy to go to on a 3rd and 11 when you need some exact yardage.
Rating-85.7 Solid Starter 26th player on my board
Grade B I really did not in my wildest dreams see Beatty going in the top 10.
1 - 9 (9) Pittsburgh ezlee2 (online) Jackson Poston G Arizona
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Pros-OK Poston is what i like to call a dancing Panda. He is the best guard in college football and has not misses a down in 3 years. He stepped on to the field as a Freshman Wildcat and never looked back starting since day one. His hand pop when he comes out of his stance explodes and he completely stalemates the opposing lineman in the passing game. You always hear about the motor on that kid and NOONE compares to what Poston leaves on the field each play.
Cons-He plays Guard so i had to drop him a little and his strength is not as elite as some of the best offensive lineman out there. The makings of a 12 year 7 time all pro guard here.
Rating-110.7 All Pro Starter 5th player on my list
Grade A I had him slated to go in the top 10 and later then that would have been a travesty in this draft.
Cons-He plays Guard so i had to drop him a little and his strength is not as elite as some of the best offensive lineman out there. The makings of a 12 year 7 time all pro guard here.
Rating-110.7 All Pro Starter 5th player on my list
Grade A I had him slated to go in the top 10 and later then that would have been a travesty in this draft.
1 - 10 (10) Dallas ManWithNoName Myron Bellas WR South Carolina
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Pros-I had a scout come to me and label Bellas as the most talented wide receiver in this year's class. He has the big play potential on each and every play to take the rock to the house and is just under Beatty when if comes to dropping the defenders Straps. He runs crisp precise routes and has great size. I would market him like Pitt's wr last year Dunn.
Cons-This kid cannot get a break off field. He has major endurance issues that keep him off the field. High vol so he still may bust and that 0 End(I did not scout him) sometimes tells you something bad could happen.
Rating-79.2 Solid Starter 35th player on my board
Grade B I saw this guy going in the top 10 i just am not sure home much the Cowboys can get out of one of the most talented players that cannot stay on the field.
Cons-This kid cannot get a break off field. He has major endurance issues that keep him off the field. High vol so he still may bust and that 0 End(I did not scout him) sometimes tells you something bad could happen.
Rating-79.2 Solid Starter 35th player on my board
Grade B I saw this guy going in the top 10 i just am not sure home much the Cowboys can get out of one of the most talented players that cannot stay on the field.
1 - 11 (11) Pittsburgh ezlee2 (online) Emmett Phillips S Valley City State
pros-I am not sure how this guy fell out of the top 10 but he is a top 5 talent. Here is my 2nd favorite defensive player in this draft. Phillips Is an incredible safety that has hips to make the jump on Qb throws and anticipates well his drops and the routes. He also has tremendous hands as you can see in his video. The knock on him was he was not a great run defender but really in college he didn't need to. he plays every down and loves special teams and also the film room. he probably had the best combine of anyone this year.
Cons-Not as hard of a hitter as you would like in the top ten and the static is lower then ideal. His man and Bump skills are average at best but he is a safety in RZB he is only 5 foot 10 and some people knocked him for being a 5 year player at a small school.
Rating-135.5 Hall of Famer All Pro 2nd player on our board.
Grade A+ I think this is a steal at this spot.
Cons-Not as hard of a hitter as you would like in the top ten and the static is lower then ideal. His man and Bump skills are average at best but he is a safety in RZB he is only 5 foot 10 and some people knocked him for being a 5 year player at a small school.
Rating-135.5 Hall of Famer All Pro 2nd player on our board.
Grade A+ I think this is a steal at this spot.
1 - 12 (12) Pittsburgh ezlee2 (online) Howie Meier T Memphis
Pros-Meier was the consensus all american for all 4 years at Memphis who skipped the combine. He was the number one rated offensive lineman until he decided to skip the combine and pro day. This kid is plug and play type of player that you can set and forget about on the offensive line. He has hand control to keep defensive lineman out or range and he has a giant wingspan. He is able to maul people in the run game. This kid is quiet off the field and ferocious on it.
Cons-You wonder if he has more potential or if he is slightly overrated. He has a nice static bar but it is not as high as the other bars. I cannot find much more to knock on this kid here.
Rating- 84.4 Starter 26th player on my list.
Grade A Rob likes his risk reward players and this no combine kid with a decent static should stick but there is a chance....He may not. I had him as a top 15 guy though.
Cons-You wonder if he has more potential or if he is slightly overrated. He has a nice static bar but it is not as high as the other bars. I cannot find much more to knock on this kid here.
Rating- 84.4 Starter 26th player on my list.
Grade A Rob likes his risk reward players and this no combine kid with a decent static should stick but there is a chance....He may not. I had him as a top 15 guy though.
1 - 13 (13) San Francisco dthompso8 Alan Clark T Virginia Tech
Pros-One of the best pure right tackles in college football. Clark has the ability to get out into space and is an asset in the run game or screen game. His quick hips help him pounce on edge defenders. I had him rated above Meier but Clark plays RT and that is a big difference. This is a really deep top of the row offensive tackle draft and we have the better values going on a run.
Cons-Clark has potential to be one of the great ones. His BS is not as good as his ability is on the field. He plays RT which is a little of a discount on ability.
Rating-131.4 All Pro 3rd player on my list
Grade A+ I figured this kid was going to be off the block in or around the top 10 and i think great value here.
Cons-Clark has potential to be one of the great ones. His BS is not as good as his ability is on the field. He plays RT which is a little of a discount on ability.
Rating-131.4 All Pro 3rd player on my list
Grade A+ I figured this kid was going to be off the block in or around the top 10 and i think great value here.
1 - 14 (14) Denver Hooper Tre Roybal S Purdue
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Pros-Roybal is a little pitbull. He plays bigger then he looks and is all over in coverage. He can play sideline to sideline but i think he may end up a cornerback in RZB. OK he has great quickness in his hands to stick to wide receivers without catching flags or penalties. He has good hands and hits hard. He reads film and has great instincts that are not teachable.
Cons-Not a run defender. He will get a decent amount of assists but he is not the one to throw his nose in their to blow up the block or secure the ball carrier. He also is less adept in coverage in zone as opposed to Man or Bump. He played safety at Purdue but was in man a lot due to the wide open offenses in the big ten.
Rating-105.7 All Pro Starter 7th player on our board
Grade A I think they move him to corner. You hate to hate the 0 in run defense but he can cover with the best of them against elite wide receivers.
Cons-Not a run defender. He will get a decent amount of assists but he is not the one to throw his nose in their to blow up the block or secure the ball carrier. He also is less adept in coverage in zone as opposed to Man or Bump. He played safety at Purdue but was in man a lot due to the wide open offenses in the big ten.
Rating-105.7 All Pro Starter 7th player on our board
Grade A I think they move him to corner. You hate to hate the 0 in run defense but he can cover with the best of them against elite wide receivers.
1 - 15 (15) Seattle Nick Chandler Abrams G Georgia
Pros-POwerful kid that is stronger on the field then in the weight room. His combines we ok and he was the number 1 recruit out of high school 3 years ago. He is a really talented strong kid that is better in the run game and can really use his body to throw some gravedigger type of blocks.
Cons-Not a great pass blocker as he allowed 10 sacks at UGA in his 3 years of starting. He is one of the plug and play ready guards in this draft but also i think is limited in potential. 71 volatility is not scary but not ideal.
Rating-75.5 42nd player on my board
Grade B I had him as the 3rd highest rated guard in the class. I think he will be fine but at pick 15 you do not want fine.
Cons-Not a great pass blocker as he allowed 10 sacks at UGA in his 3 years of starting. He is one of the plug and play ready guards in this draft but also i think is limited in potential. 71 volatility is not scary but not ideal.
Rating-75.5 42nd player on my board
Grade B I had him as the 3rd highest rated guard in the class. I think he will be fine but at pick 15 you do not want fine.
1 - 16 (16) Seattle Nick Tony Grabulis WR Nebraska
Pros-Ha i saw this pick and i thought to myself Nick is going to draft him. He is a big play threat on every play and is a constant for any Qb to move the chains on 3rd and whatever. He has the largest hands of the kids in this class and uses them to rarely drop a pass.
Cons-Not a great route runner but could improve in the pros. He does not have a ton of Yac wiggle breaking plays one on one. Endurance issues have always help this talent off the field as he struggles to stay on at times.
Rating-75.8 Starter 38th player on my board
Grade A- I like this kid a ton. I think he is a real number 2 and worth a 1.16 pick for sure as i thought he would be gone before the Ts and Gs came off the board.
Cons-Not a great route runner but could improve in the pros. He does not have a ton of Yac wiggle breaking plays one on one. Endurance issues have always help this talent off the field as he struggles to stay on at times.
Rating-75.8 Starter 38th player on my board
Grade A- I like this kid a ton. I think he is a real number 2 and worth a 1.16 pick for sure as i thought he would be gone before the Ts and Gs came off the board.
1 - 17 (17) Denver Hooper Gary Paulsen DE Charleston Southern
Pros-This kid is another freak athletically. He weighs over 300 pounds and can cover like a safety, rush like a defensive end, and stuff the run like a nose tackle. Smart instinctive kid that has motors for days and NEVER takes a play off. He hits hard and that 6 foot 7 frame can really get a solid rush on offensive lineman.
Cons-He is ok at run defense and makes a lot of plays just by his sheer size, luck, and athleticism. His swim and spin moves are really average at best so he usually relys on pure brute strength.
Rating-99.8 All Pro 11th player on my board
Grade-B+ This kid is such and animal i almost want to put him at linebacker but he is too big and i think his PRT is not great enough to be an elite DE.
Cons-He is ok at run defense and makes a lot of plays just by his sheer size, luck, and athleticism. His swim and spin moves are really average at best so he usually relys on pure brute strength.
Rating-99.8 All Pro 11th player on my board
Grade-B+ This kid is such and animal i almost want to put him at linebacker but he is too big and i think his PRT is not great enough to be an elite DE.
1 - 18 (18) Buffalo * (15 min) ChrustifusMax Jacob Webster S Ouachita
Pros-This kid was a 3rd or 4th round choice until the combines came into play. He jumped into the Gms eyes was some dazzling speed and he is one of the hardest hitters on tape. He played a lot of corner and has the ability to show coverage and then make a play on the ball. He has good hands and plays all downs even special teams. He is a big looking 6 foot 3 inch kid on the field that scares recievers one on one.
Cons-struggled in zone and BnR in college but i think he will be better in the pros.
Rating-8th player on my board 103.7 All Pro
Grade A+ I think this kid is underrated and i will be a fantastic pro.
Cons-struggled in zone and BnR in college but i think he will be better in the pros.
Rating-8th player on my board 103.7 All Pro
Grade A+ I think this kid is underrated and i will be a fantastic pro.
1 - 19 (19) Dallas ManWithNoName Timothy Blackwell WR UCLA
Pros-Blackwell has some games where he goes for 200 plus yards and 10 grabs but then has a game of 3 catches for 10 yards. He has an awesome big play ability and plays smart knowing how to keep the chains moving. He crosses the middle and plays tough despite his 180 pound frame. He was only a 1 year starter at UCLA and comes into RZB as a 20 year old rookie.
Cons-Rough route runner that really doesn't do much with the ball after the catch. He will go through spells of forgetting what route to run and even how to catch the ball or it seems like he does. High volatility could be a good and bad thing here and his combines were absolutely average.
Rating-51.3 Starter below my 70+ i stopped counting at
Grade B I think you have a 45 rated BP Wr that is going to struggle to get the ball. It is hard for me to feel good about this pick but i know it was a need for Dallas.
Cons-Rough route runner that really doesn't do much with the ball after the catch. He will go through spells of forgetting what route to run and even how to catch the ball or it seems like he does. High volatility could be a good and bad thing here and his combines were absolutely average.
Rating-51.3 Starter below my 70+ i stopped counting at
Grade B I think you have a 45 rated BP Wr that is going to struggle to get the ball. It is hard for me to feel good about this pick but i know it was a need for Dallas.
1 - 20 (20) Seattle Nick Harold Graham WR Oregon State
Pros-I scouted this kid in person and i got very underrated. I think he is a really good find and one of the lower key prospects that some Gms missed on. He has great big play potential and he never started a game at Oregon State. He left after his 2nd half of his sophomore season he put up 1300 yards in 6 games including the bowl game blowout versus Ohio State. I had this kid rated as a creeper. He blew up the combine and put up the 4th best overall combine for wide receivers. he has good size and can return kicks and punts. This is such a great pick.
Cons-He looks like an average route runner at best but i think he is talented enough to make plays in RZB. He is not the guy to get you 8 yards on 3rd and 8 as he will only get you 7.
Rating-76.1 Starter 37th player on my board
Grade A+ I think a really good pick as i already stated.
Cons-He looks like an average route runner at best but i think he is talented enough to make plays in RZB. He is not the guy to get you 8 yards on 3rd and 8 as he will only get you 7.
Rating-76.1 Starter 37th player on my board
Grade A+ I think a really good pick as i already stated.
1 - 21 (21) New England ukpatfan Cesar Harden DE Notre Dame
Pros-A hard hitting tackler that finishes and puts the good work in for you on the tackle. He has a great motor and reads plays as if he was playing Tecmo bowl and knew the play beforehand. A good run just not elite and a good move pass rusher off the edge. He forces the edge and makes Qbs have to step into the pocket or release the ball before they want to.
Cons-Harden is down my list a put as he really does get overpowered and his bull rush is underwhelming at best. I think he is a good player but overhyped during this draft.
Rating-69.1 Starter 49th player on my board
Grade B I like the kid and while i think he has some good tools i had him marginally at the end of the 1st early 2nd round and i think he is a little overhyped.
Cons-Harden is down my list a put as he really does get overpowered and his bull rush is underwhelming at best. I think he is a good player but overhyped during this draft.
Rating-69.1 Starter 49th player on my board
Grade B I like the kid and while i think he has some good tools i had him marginally at the end of the 1st early 2nd round and i think he is a little overhyped.
1 - 22 (22) Pittsburgh ezlee2 (online) Caiden Salmon WR UCLA
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Pros-Blackwell's teammate goes a few picks later and you have to winder how this UCLA team was not better this year. Salmon is a deep threat with great hands. He can make all the catches and crosses the middle or jumps over DBs to make the tough grabs.
Cons-He is sort of a 1 trick pony as you tell him to run deep and hopefully make a catch. He does not separate well and never breaks a tackle with his 0 GD. He is 47% developed so i think what you see here is what you get.
Rating-41.9 Makes ROster Past the 70th dude for sure
Grade B- Man this WR obsession really took off and Salmon looks really pretty but the 0 GD and his RR is rough. 40 catch 500 yards at best WR here in my estimate.
Cons-He is sort of a 1 trick pony as you tell him to run deep and hopefully make a catch. He does not separate well and never breaks a tackle with his 0 GD. He is 47% developed so i think what you see here is what you get.
Rating-41.9 Makes ROster Past the 70th dude for sure
Grade B- Man this WR obsession really took off and Salmon looks really pretty but the 0 GD and his RR is rough. 40 catch 500 yards at best WR here in my estimate.
1 - 23 (23) Buffalo * (15 min) ChrustifusMax Riddick Rendon WR Florida State
Pros-Wow our 9th Wr comes off the boards here and i am amazed because the talent was not there for 9-10 of these guys to go in the 1st round. Rendon is one of those guys i wish i would have scouted personally. He has very little deep play ability if any at all but has good speed and the ability to make defenders miss. He has great hands and body control. He runs smooth precise routes. I marked him in my book as the best 2nd WR in this class.
Cons-Really not a deep play threat at all. He does not play special teams or play in the return game. I want to see how his route running works in the pros as he has some much room in college from defenders he would shake them before they knew where he was.
Rating-82.9 Starter 29th player on my board
Grade B+ I like him more then a few of the other guys but the lack of BP really bothers me this early. I wonder if he is overrated and that is just what i am seeing or wrong.
Cons-Really not a deep play threat at all. He does not play special teams or play in the return game. I want to see how his route running works in the pros as he has some much room in college from defenders he would shake them before they knew where he was.
Rating-82.9 Starter 29th player on my board
Grade B+ I like him more then a few of the other guys but the lack of BP really bothers me this early. I wonder if he is overrated and that is just what i am seeing or wrong.
1 - 24 (24) Tennessee grimmer Zane Cliett CB Michigan
Pros-Wow that WR elevator got really deep and Cliett is one of the top 15 players in this draft that gets some real value. Cliett is a corner 100% of the time and gets his hands on and locks on wide receivers. He can wreck routes just by his bumps at scrimmage. I do not think i had a corner play more face to face then Cliett this year. He has great hands grabbing 9 picks this last year and does enough in the run game to make a difference.
Cons-At U of M they did not run much zone and Zane may have the ability but he is a product of the system that worked. Here we are going to blitz you stop this guy here from getting the ball...Endurance is an issue at times but not enough to take him off the field
Rating-95.4 Pro Bowl Starter 15th prospect on my list
Grade A+ I love this kid and wow how lucky to be drafting 24th and have him fall into your lap!
Cons-At U of M they did not run much zone and Zane may have the ability but he is a product of the system that worked. Here we are going to blitz you stop this guy here from getting the ball...Endurance is an issue at times but not enough to take him off the field
Rating-95.4 Pro Bowl Starter 15th prospect on my list
Grade A+ I love this kid and wow how lucky to be drafting 24th and have him fall into your lap!
1 - 25 (25) Minnesota Strubbel94 Jamal Conley QB Illinois
Pros-Conley was a latter round pick and was just average at the combine. He started to get a little bit of respect once the Gms were around him more and he is a football junkie. I never would have imagined 1st round nonetheless him starting in RZB but here we are pick 25 of the first round and grabbing my 9th best QB on my chart. He is better then average at reading the rush and stepping up and he is a smart QB knowing where to throw the rock to move the chains. He is a decent scrambler and has better accuracy then you would think.
Cons-He threw the ball a lot this offseason and he just has enough to get it places. He will not throw anyone open and does make risky throws that end up picked off. he ran 78 end of the half possessions and scored 3 tds so he needs to work on the 2 minute drill.
Rating-51.9 Past my list of 70 i stopped counting
Grade C+ OK you got the QB you wanted and he probably is not as good as you see here and....you probably could have grabbed him in the 2nd round.
Cons-He threw the ball a lot this offseason and he just has enough to get it places. He will not throw anyone open and does make risky throws that end up picked off. he ran 78 end of the half possessions and scored 3 tds so he needs to work on the 2 minute drill.
Rating-51.9 Past my list of 70 i stopped counting
Grade C+ OK you got the QB you wanted and he probably is not as good as you see here and....you probably could have grabbed him in the 2nd round.
1 - 26 (26) Detroit * OPEN T.J. Robinson DT Washington State
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Pros-PLays all downs and hardly fatigued. He blocks 7 kicks in college and when he gets his hands on a ball carrier they go down hard. decent pass rusher. Big statics a litle better then his combines
Cons-Not a great run blocker but i think is better then he was in college. Not an elite run stuffer or pass rusher so this is a tough kid to grade.
Rating-98.1 All Pro(How lol) 10th player on my board
Grade B- Despite the rating this kid is so ho hum. He does not do anything well and being a big DT you need him to stop the run.
Cons-Not a great run blocker but i think is better then he was in college. Not an elite run stuffer or pass rusher so this is a tough kid to grade.
Rating-98.1 All Pro(How lol) 10th player on my board
Grade B- Despite the rating this kid is so ho hum. He does not do anything well and being a big DT you need him to stop the run.
1 - 27 (27) Los Angeles (N) Sawblade300 Dale Manning CB West Virginia
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Pros-Great run defender who throws his body around like a mosh pit. He was the gunner all 3 years at WVU and has probably the best pure hands on a defender in this draft. He makes plays on the ball and plays the Qb well.
Cons-He is not the greatest cover corner and i almost think he may be better at S. He struggles with endurance at times staying on the field for all the downs.
Rating-97 All Pro 11th player on my board
Grade A I think at this point a really good choice and he would have come off the board had the league not taking their WR crazy pills.
Cons-He is not the greatest cover corner and i almost think he may be better at S. He struggles with endurance at times staying on the field for all the downs.
Rating-97 All Pro 11th player on my board
Grade A I think at this point a really good choice and he would have come off the board had the league not taking their WR crazy pills.
1 - 28 (28) Tampa Bay WilleB Diego Hancock DE Iowa State
Pros-A really good all around defensive end that is the type that is not going to give you the shiny car but will get you to and fro work as reliable as can be. He is another great special teamer as he blocked 4 kicks last year and 1 punt at ISU. He hits hard and uses his frame of 284 pounds to make himself feel bigger on contact. he also has a good bull rush as he gets good leverage on the offensive lineman.
Cons-Stable player and not a knock at all. He plays the run ok and his finesse pass rush is decent.
Rating-94.8 All Pro 14th player on my board
Grade A- a good player and a good pick at this point. I put him at a B+ originally but he really is a worthy good pick here just on reliability.
Cons-Stable player and not a knock at all. He plays the run ok and his finesse pass rush is decent.
Rating-94.8 All Pro 14th player on my board
Grade A- a good player and a good pick at this point. I put him at a B+ originally but he really is a worthy good pick here just on reliability.
1 - 29 (29) Buffalo * (15 min) ChrustifusMax Spencer Del Barco S Louisiana State
Pros-Del Barco played alot of S in college and i see him moving into the CB spot at the next level. He shows good elite skills in coverage and is big and physical. he has good hands and plays the run well.
Cons-Low static and not much of a hitter. He relies on his teammates to make the tackle and he tries to split the ball. I think he is slightly overrated from what you see on his bars but just a smidge
Rating-62.2 Starter Makes Roster57th player on my board
Grade B+ I think if he ends up a nice 50 rated CB everyone is happy
Cons-Low static and not much of a hitter. He relies on his teammates to make the tackle and he tries to split the ball. I think he is slightly overrated from what you see on his bars but just a smidge
Rating-62.2 Starter Makes Roster57th player on my board
Grade B+ I think if he ends up a nice 50 rated CB everyone is happy
1 - 30 (30) Cincinnati * Julio Riddols (online) Ron Lerma WR East Carolina
Pros-Here is a guy i had rated a little higher i guess then most teams. He is a sweet route runner and can really do it all. I had 5-6 wrs projected in the 1st round and he was one of them so this feels like a really nice value. He is a good kick returner and really adapt at making the hard catch. He is a deep threat at times and can also make defenders lost their feet on the fly.
Cons-His speed at the combines was underwhelming but he is a game player that showed up in each tape. He is a little lower then you ideally want on endurance.
Rating-54.1 Makes Roster 64th player on my board
Grade A+ I think with all the Wrs thrown around here this is a really good value at the end of the 1st.
Pros-Alexis does not play like a girl. He is probably the strongest on and off the field of the offensive lineman this year. He is a good pass blocker and has good endurance.
Cons- HIs run blocking was a little suspect in college but i am guessing he gets a little technical work in the pros. He really struggled with the SOLE test and i could see a few penalties from him
Rating-62.7 Starter 56th player on my board
Grade A Stud LT that sneaks into a good pick with a good static bar at pick 31. I like it.
Cons-His speed at the combines was underwhelming but he is a game player that showed up in each tape. He is a little lower then you ideally want on endurance.
Rating-54.1 Makes Roster 64th player on my board
Grade A+ I think with all the Wrs thrown around here this is a really good value at the end of the 1st.
1 - 31 (31) Carolina pip76 Alexis Holmes T Colgate
Cons- HIs run blocking was a little suspect in college but i am guessing he gets a little technical work in the pros. He really struggled with the SOLE test and i could see a few penalties from him
Rating-62.7 Starter 56th player on my board
Grade A Stud LT that sneaks into a good pick with a good static bar at pick 31. I like it.
1 - 32 (32) Baltimore BigA Stan Norton DT Youngstown State
Pros-I think may be the biggest defensive lineman steal on this pick. He is a heavy motor guy that can do it all. He gets his hands on lineman and throws them around or at times he lined up at DE and can really push the edge. Really smart player and one of my smarter defensive lineman this year understands his schemes and responsibilites.
Cons-Not an elite hitter and statics are just average.
Rating-101.3 Starter/All Pro 10th player on my list
Grade A+ really a good value as the last part of the round. He will get you the sacks and the tackles in the run game to make a difference.
Cons-Not an elite hitter and statics are just average.
Rating-101.3 Starter/All Pro 10th player on my list
Grade A+ really a good value as the last part of the round. He will get you the sacks and the tackles in the run game to make a difference.
