Who will the Bolts pick at #28?

[boltfanseattle]

Position strength in the draft doesn't get discussed enough.

Safeties aren't as strong this year as DT or OT.

DT's and LBers are strong in this draft. So they may opt to wait until round 2 or 3.

I don't see a big CB push, since they already have a decent core group (T.will, Mdavis, D king, Cheyward)

My pick: #28 goes to FS Nasir Adderley, and if he's not there, maybe one of the OT's. But my money is on them praying for Adderley to fall. He's from a small school, so he's supposed to be under the radar. Since he killed it at the senior bowl though, he's no longer a secret unfortunately.

[Boltjolt]

Position strength in the draft doesn't get discussed enough.

Safeties aren't as strong this year as DT or OT.

DT's and LBers are strong in this draft. So they may opt to wait until round 2 or 3.

I don't see a big CB push, since they already have a decent core group (T.will, Mdavis, D king, Cheyward)

My pick: #28 goes to FS Nasir Adderley, and if he's not there, maybe one of the OT's. But my money is on them praying for Adderley to fall. He's from a small school, so he's supposed to be under the radar. Since he killed it at the senior bowl though, he's no longer a secret unfortunately.

I think this safety class is as strong if not stronger than LB. After the second round and especially the third, LB has a falloff where as in the 4th you can still get a pretty decent safety with starting caliber.

[boltfanseattle]

I think is the safety class is as strong if not stronger than LB. After the second round and especially the third, LB has a falloff where as in the 4th you can still get a pretty decent safety with starting caliber.

Good points. My only contention with LB is that we were hurt by injuries last year(whereas FS is an unknown even for the crew coming back from injury). With Kyzir and Perryman back, and Davis as insurance, I get the feeling Tommy doesn't feel he needs a 1st round LB anymore. If we didn't sign perryman though, I would think for sure LB in round 1.

[blueman]

Yeah, with the Davis signing guessing LB comes round 2-3, unless one of the top 2 drop inexplicably.

[Xenos]

We need a true FS in the draft so I will guess Adderly. Even though I wouldn't an OL like Risner for Rivers' sake.

[Screeme]

Personally I'd *Like* a DT or OT. Based on who we have on the team right now, we have to leave this draft with good prospects at both spots.

However. .

It is highly unlikely that we hit the Jackpot again and Wilkins or Oliver fall to us. I don't think what is left as "first round" DT's is super appealing

Risner is the most likely OT to be there, and I have read he'll have to kick into G in the NFL. I don't know, something just screams Fluker 2.0.

So, most likely the best value, highest rated of what's left, combined with best fit for the team.. is probably a DB.

So, I'll say Adderly, because he seems to be popular around here . But, really I can get behind whoever the coaches think fit what they want to do . This staff, especially on defense, seems to have a specific idea of what they're trying to accomplish, and the players they need

[boltfanseattle]

Not that this is gospel, but Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50 prospects 4.0. Some of those OT's and DT's will fall to the 2nd round.

Offensive Tackles
Dillard
Taylor
Ford
Risner
Mcgary
Howard

Safeties
Abram (SS)
Adderley (FS)
Rapp

Defensive Tackles
Williams
Oliver
Wilkins
Simmons
Lawrence
Tillery

[beachcomber]

Not that this is gospel, but Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50 prospects 4.0. Some of those OT's and DT's will fall to the 2nd round.

Offensive Tackles
Dillard
Taylor
Ford
Risner
Mcgary
Howard

Safeties
Abram (SS)
Adderley (FS)
Rapp

Defensive Tackles
Williams
Oliver
Wilkins
Simmons
Lawrence
Tillery

would also add Erik McCoy @the OC

[Topcat]

Position strength in the draft doesn't get discussed enough.

Safeties aren't as strong this year as DT or OT.

DT's and LBers are strong in this draft. So they may opt to wait until round 2 or 3.

I don't see a big CB push, since they already have a decent core group (T.will, Mdavis, D king, Cheyward)

My pick: #28 goes to FS Nasir Adderley, and if he's not there, maybe one of the OT's. But my money is on them praying for Adderley to fall. He's from a small school, so he's supposed to be under the radar. Since he killed it at the senior bowl though, he's no longer a secret unfortunately.

I don't think you could call our CB's exactly decent. King is solid. Hayward in 2016-17 had great seasons. Last year, his production fell off a LOT. He got burned a LOT. Personally, I think he's lost a step. Trevor Williams missed a lot of games last year due to injury, and his production was also down from his very good 2017 season. Michael Davis shows promise, seems to be improving after getting burned frequently earlier in his career, but he's still a bit inconsistent. Though CB is not our top PON, it is still an area that needs upgrading.

[Boltjolt]

Not that this is gospel, but Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50 prospects 4.0. Some of those OT's and DT's will fall to the 2nd round.

Offensive Tackles
Dillard
Taylor
Ford
Risner
Mcgary
Howard

Safeties
Abram (SS)
Adderley (FS)
Rapp

Defensive Tackles
Williams
Oliver
Wilkins
Simmons
Lawrence
Tillery

Thing is we pick 60th in the second lol. May not be there for us. Those OTs there, maybe only Howard is there.

[Topcat]

Personally I'd *Like* a DT or OT. Based on who we have on the team right now, we have to leave this draft with good prospects at both spots.

However. .

It is highly unlikely that we hit the Jackpot again and Wilkins or Oliver fall to us. I don't think what is left as "first round" DT's is super appealing

Risner is the most likely OT to be there, and I have read he'll have to kick into G in the NFL. I don't know, something just screams Fluker 2.0.

So, most likely the best value, highest rated of what's left, combined with best fit for the team.. is probably a DB.

So, I'll say Adderly, because he seems to be popular around here . But, really I can get behind whoever the coaches think fit what they want to do . This staff, especially on defense, seems to have a specific idea of what they're trying to accomplish, and the players they need

Risner has gotten high marks from a lot of draftniks, but then Jeremiah only rated him the #40 top player. So, is he the real deal, or are there question marks. Look what Jeremiah said in his top 50 review:

Dalton Risner, OT, School: Kansas State | Year: Senior (RS)
Risner lined up at right tackle for the Wildcats and possesses a good combination of power, balance and instincts. In the passing game, he is quick to shoot his hands and he squats on power rushers. He will click his heels together at times, but he hasn't paid for it against these opponents. He should be able to correct that at the NFL level. He is very aware versus blitzes and stunts in the run game, using his upper-body strength to torque and turn defenders. He's also shown the ability to reach and seal from the back side. He will struggle to adjust in space at the second level. Overall, Risner has the tools to become a quality starting right tackle, and he adds value because of his experience at the center position during his redshirt freshman campaign.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...9-nfl-draft-40

[Topcat]

Position strength in the draft doesn't get discussed enough.

Safeties aren't as strong this year as DT or OT.

DT's and LBers are strong in this draft. So they may opt to wait until round 2 or 3.

I don't see a big CB push, since they already have a decent core group (T.will, Mdavis, D king, Cheyward)

My pick: #28 goes to FS Nasir Adderley, and if he's not there, maybe one of the OT's. But my money is on them praying for Adderley to fall. He's from a small school, so he's supposed to be under the radar. Since he killed it at the senior bowl though, he's no longer a secret unfortunately.

I like Adderley. It's just that he got hurt TWICE--once at the combine and again around his pro day...don't need another Verrett mini-me...