For you Mc Caffery lovers, Curtis Samuel is still there. Talk about being overloaded with skill players. The Bolts would be flush. Trade up from the 3rd to get Dawkins?
2017 Official Draft Thread - Rounds 2 and 3
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Best remaining draft prospects for Day 2
Running back Dalvin Cook tops PFF's list of the best remaining NFL players heading into Day 2.
PFF Analysis Team | 23 mins ago
Dalvin Cook
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With Day 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft in the books the Pro Football Focus analysis team takes a look at the top remaining players on our draft board. Running back Dalvin Cook (FSU) and edge defender Carl Lawson (Auburn) are among the highest-ranked prospects headed for Day 2.
1. Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
Big Board Rank: 9
Position Rank: 1
Cook has outstanding vision and patience to allow blocks to develop in zone-blocking schemes. His acceleration when he makes a decision is elite, and he is one of the best at making defenders miss. Cook is capable of overcoming poor blocking, and he led the nation with 99 total missed tackles forced last season. He needs to vastly-improve his ball security and in pass protection, but his big-play ability outweighs those enough to keep the top spot. — Matt Claassen, @PFF_Matt
2. Carl Lawson, Edge, Auburn
Big Board Rank: 14
Position Rank: 4
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The pass-rushers in the SEC last season kept a good number of quarterbacks up late on Friday nights. Lawson registered nine sacks, 13 hits, and 42 hurries in 2016 on only 364 pass-rushing snaps. Lawson wins the edge on offensive tackles as much as anyone in this class and makes them worry about getting out of their stance quickly with his first step. He pairs that up with some of the strongest hands I’ve seen in the class that keep him in control of interactions. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike
3. Jordan Willis, Edge, Kansas State
Big Board Rank: 15
Position Rank: 5
As owner of the highest overall grade of any edge player in the country a season ago, Willis absolutely dominated the Big 12. Then he went to Indianapolis and put up the most impressive combine performance of any edge prospect in the class. So if you’re looking for a player who checks the production and athleticism boxes, Willis is your guy. His biggest issue was level of competition faced. The Kansas State defensive end looked far more pedestrian in one-on-one’s at the Senior Bowl, but come actual game time in Mobile, and Willis registered two sacks and three hurries. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike
4. Malik McDowell, Defensive Interior, Michigan State
Big Board Rank: 21
Position Rank: 2
McDowell is somewhat polarizing as a prospect. In conjunction with having to address some off-field concerns, McDowell does not always appear ideally suited to a position on the interior. His desire to mix it up with multiple blockers against power running schemes appears minimal at best; his skill-set is pure finesse. Players with McDowell’s athleticism, however—capable of shutting down plays deep into the backfield—are always in high demand. Additionally, he possesses the kind of refinement essential to succeeding in the NFL, displaying excellent hand placement and a fully-stocked pass-rush repertoire. McDowell’s capacity for collapsing the pocket will likely see him selected on Day 1. — John Breitenbach, @PFF_John
5. Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
Big Board Rank: 24
Position Rank: 3
Regarded as undersized by a lot of people, Lewis has been one of the top cornerbacks in the nation over the past two seasons. Versatile enough to be a starter either on the outside or in the slot, he has allowed just four touchdowns from the 186 passes thrown into his coverage over the past three seasons, coming away with six interceptions and 28 pass breakups in that span. — Gordon McGuinness, @PFF_Gordon
6. Tim Williams, Edge, Alabama
Big Board Rank: 26
Position Rank: 7
On a snap-for-snap basis, Williams has been the most effective pass-rusher in the nation over the past three seasons. The issue is that even over those three seasons, he’s only accumulated 685 snaps (485 as a pass-rusher). While he’s notched a ridiculous 22 sacks, 19 hits, and 83 hurries on those plays, it’s still concerning that he couldn’t see the field more. While Williams looks like one of the most athletic edge rushers in the class on tape, his combine performance was lackluster. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike
7. Forrest Lamp, G, Western Kentucky
Big Board Rank: 27
Position Rank: 1
Maybe the cleanest prospect in the draft, Lamp has multiple years of top-notch grading at left tackle to back it up. While level of competition is always a concern, Lamp allowed one total QB pressure against the ferocious pass-rushing threats from Alabama in Week 2. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike
8. Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
Big Board Rank: 30
Position Rank: 2
Cunningham has the combination of athleticism, size, and physicality needed to be an excellent every-down linebacker in the NFL. He excels at taking on blocks, and finished fourth among all FBS inside linebackers in 2016 in run-stop percentage despite missing 13 tackles. He also displays impressive skills in man coverage, as he has the speed and strength to stay on the hip of tight ends even on downfield routes. He should also be selected before the end of Day 1. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh
9. Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut
Big Board Rank: 32
Position Rank: 3
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Much more than just a combine and Senior Bowl-wonder, Melifonwu’s film largely backs up his outstanding draft-prep season. He flashes impressive range for a player his size, but is also excellent against the run in the box because of his ability to square up and finish tackles consistently (ninth among all FBS safeties in 2016 in run-stop percentage). He is a matchup-breaker because of his size, speed and physicality in coverage, and gave up just 40 total receiving yards in his final five college games. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh
10. Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
Big Board Rank: 33
Position Rank: 5
Jones would be even higher on this list were it not for the injury that ruined his pro day. At his best in press man, Jones didn’t allow a single touchdown on throws into his coverage in 2016. He plays the ball well in the air, too, with nine interceptions and 16 pass breakups over the past three seasons. While the injury will push him down draft boards, someone is likely to get a steal once he recovers. — Gordon McGuinness, @PFF_Gordon
24. Taylor Moton, G, Western Michigan
Big Board Rank: 54
Position Rank: 2
In 2015 it was Moton, not fellow teammate and fourth-round pick Willie Beavers, who was worthy of being an All-Conference offensive lineman in the MAC. Moton then made the switch from guard to tackle as a senior with stellar results. He didn’t allow a single sack and only eight total QB pressures all year long. Some may still even see Moton as a tackle at the next level. — Mike Renner, @PFF_Mike
25. Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
Big Board Rank: 55
Position Rank: 2
At a position defined by consistency, the number of mental lapses from Robinson are concerning. Whether it’s penalties (23 the past two seasons), missed assignments, or lethargic reps, Robinson has a good deal of issues to shore up. That being said, he has a blend of power and athleticism that resembles All-Pro-caliber players at the position. Maybe the most encouraging sign for the true junior is that he went from seven sacks allowed in 2015 to only one in the 2016 season. — MikeLast edited by Formula 21; 04-27-2017, 09:17 PM.Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
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The Bears, Jags, and Seahawks all have clear OL needs. And all are picking before us in the 2nd round unless we trade up. hmm
Lamp will be drafted before our sixth pick comes up. Guaranteed!Last edited by Millionaire Wussy; 04-27-2017, 10:42 PM.For Stinky-Jon-Wizzleteats....
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But I doubt he's there.
Maybe take King, and move him to Safety... or Baker? (I just love Baker, every time I saw Washington play, he made plays)"...of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong."
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Originally posted by coachmarkos View Post[ATTACH=CONFIG]1201[/ATTACH]
(I just love Baker, every time I saw Washington play, he made plays)
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