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He won't make it out of the first round. Heisman trophy candidate. Breece Hall maybe in early second round (33-45 range). After that you have the rest of the RB pack and then just take Best RB in third round. If Ken Walker is there at the top of Second round or at pick 32 I wouldn't shed a tear if we gave up next years first for him.
:cartman:Chiefs won the Superbowl with 10 Rookies....
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[QUOTE=dmac_bolt;n1333849]I like Stratego...especially using a colonel or a general to go "digging" into my opponent's ranks...clean out all those majors and miners...might get lucky and nab a spy...Originally posted by Topcat View PostComment
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lookin' forward to the analysis/breakdown.... intrigued by West & Allen, and have seen Blankenship's name 'round these parts for awhile now... not convinced, but do see the attraction.Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post5/11 Fuaga, 37 Kamari Lassiter, 40 Sinnott, 67 Bralen Trice, 69 Cedric Gray, 105 Jaylen Wright, 110 Braelon Allen, 140 Joe Milton, 181 Khristian Boyd, Tylan Grable, 225 Daijun Edwards, 253 Miyan WilliamsComment
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I'm with you, EG. Same locker room produced TE Dallas Goedert. Kid has great hands.Originally posted by electricgold View PostComment
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1. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: EDGE AIDAN HUTCHINSON, MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
Hutchinson isn't just the best prospect in this class, he is also fresh off a historically good season that generated more PFF Wins Above Average (WAA) than any other edge season in the PFF College era, edging out extraordinary campaigns from Chase Young, Joey Bosa and Nick Bosa.
The Michigan edge defender always has a plan. He knows how to set tackles up and consistently forces them to open the door to the counter back inside. His advanced pass-rushing skill set gives him one of the highest floors of any prospect in this class.
The 6-foot-7, 260-pounder possesses the agility, explosiveness, confidence and violence to thrive on the edge. His technical prowess also led to an elite 90.8 run-defense grade in 2021.
Hutchinson earned an FBS-leading 94.5 overall grade last season and is all but a safe projection to the next level. He could help lead a new era on defense in Jacksonville while QB Trevor Lawrence takes control of the offense.
2. DETROIT LIONS: EDGE KAYVON THIBODEAUX, OREGON DUCKS
Thibodeaux isn't the most refined pass-rusher in this class, and opposing offenses spent a lot of time trying to scheme away from him. But, despite all that, the 6-foot-4, 251-pounder still earned a 91.5 pass-rush grade last year.
He boasts all the tools NFL teams desire on the edge and showed improvement throughout his college career. If he can continue on that path of refinement, he can reach NFL All-Pro status.
3. HOUSTON TEXANS: CB DEREK STINGLEY JR., LSU TIGERS
The LSU corner could well be the best all-around athlete in this class. At The Opening showcase event in high school, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback posted a 4.3-second 40-yard dash and a 42.0-inch vertical — jaw-dropping numbers for a high school athlete.
Stingley produced the best true freshman season of the PFF College era in 2019 when he posted a 91.7 PFF grade and recorded 21 combined interceptions and pass breakups, all while allowing a catch on just 38% of his targets. He is a top-five talent and the kind of leader Lovie Smith would love to have on his defense.
4. NEW YORK JETS: S KYLE HAMILTON, NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH
Despite his slower-than-expected 40-yard dash, Hamilton is still one of the most explosive athletes in the class, and he combines supreme length with fantastic eyes in coverage.
The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was a true playmaker at Notre Dame and should be the same in the NFL. He totaled 22 combined pass breakups and interceptions in his three-year college career, and only five Power Five safeties recorded more than 15 over that span.
5. NEW YORK GIANTS: CB SAUCE GARDNER, CINCINNATI BEARCATS
Gardner allowed just 131 yards across 14 games and 482 coverage snaps in 2021, a performance that will forever be known as one of the best ever seasons by a college defensive back.
Impressively, the 6-foot-3, 190-pounder did that while playing mainly on an island in press-man coverage. He closed out his three-year college career without allowing a single touchdown despite playing over 1,100 coverage snaps. New defensive coordinator Wink Martindale will be able to trust him to win on an island sooner rather than later.
6. CAROLINA PANTHERS: T CHARLES CROSS, MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS
Cross, Evan Neal and Ikem Ekwonu are all firmly in the OT1 conversation, but Cross gets my nod because of how well he projects as a pass protector.
The Mississippi State product improved by leaps and bounds this past season, putting up an 84.9 PFF grade after struggling to a mark of 60.7 the year before. After allowing 44 pressures in 2020, he gave up just 16 last season despite playing 145 more pass-blocking snaps.
7. NEW YORK GIANTS (VIA CHI): LB NAKOBE DEAN, GEORGIA BULLDOGS
With the Giants welcoming in Wink Martindale as the new DC, this Giants defense will be aggressive and could look to add more pressure. Creative pressure packages are key to Martindale's defensive success, and Dean comes from a system with the same philosophy. The Georgia off-ball linebacker was one of the best blitzers in college football last season.
Not only was Dean the highest-graded off-ball linebacker of 2021, but he's the only linebacker in the PFF College era to earn a 90.0-plus PFF grade in coverage and as a pass-rusher.
The Georgia product racked up 31 pressures and 15 passing stops in 2021, both of which ranked top-10 among Power Five linebackers. He also ranked sixth in the Power Five in pass-rush win rate (22.3%), allowed a first down at the lowest rate among linebackers (13.5%) and didn’t surrender a single touchdown.
Ignore the size concerns with the 5-foot-11, 231-pounder. Dean is the real deal.
8. ATLANTA FALCONS: QB DESMOND RIDDER, CINCINNATI BEARCATS
Arthur Smith’s offense is a dream fit for Ridder, the most NFL-ready quarterback in this class.
The Cincinnati product displayed high-level processing and flawlessly executed the Bearcats’ pure passing concepts this past season. He got through his progressions, consistently finding the right receiver, and had nine games without a turnover-worthy play this past season — the best mark in the FBS.
Ridder also ranked third among the top seven quarterback prospects in accurate-pass percentage on throws beyond the line of scrimmage. So, while it may not be perfect, his accuracy is not a liability.
Ridder has risen up NFL boards into the first-round conversation after lighting up the Senior Bowl and combine, and he’s my top prospect at the position.
9. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (VIA DEN): T EVAN NEAL, ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
Neal's 85.8 PFF grade ranked third among all Power Five tackles last year, and he allowed just one pressure per game on average. It was his second consecutive 80.0-plus PFF grade, too, as he posted an 83.7 mark at right tackle in 2020.
The Alabama product is the model of consistency. And his physical tools are off the charts, evidenced by his No. 1 ranking on Bruce Feldman’s annual Freaks List. With the Seahawks having to replace both starting tackles in Duane Brown and Brandon Shell, this is a dream scenario.
10. NEW YORK JETS (VIA SEA): EDGE GEORGE KARLAFTIS, PURDUE BOILERMAKERS
Karlaftis defines power. He pairs that power with some of the best hand usage in the class and an explosive get-off that makes life tough on opposing offensive tackles.
The 6-foot-4, 275-pounder showed a lot of promise as an underclassman and maximized his full potential as a true junior, displayed by his 90.6 pass-rush grade this season.
11. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: WR GARRETT WILSON, OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
Wilson is coming off back-to-back 80.0-plus PFF grades and makes his mark as a top-notch route-runner. He pairs that with top-notch body control and an innate ability to shake guys in the open field.
The physical aspect of the 6-foot, 183-pound receiver’s game is a concern, but it shouldn’t be enough to prevent him from sliding further than 11th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. His game should allow him to have immediate success when in the slot or given a cushion on the outside.
12. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: CB TRENT MCDUFFIE, WASHINGTON HUSKIES
A season ago, the Vikings outside cornerbacks gave up the third-most yards league-wide (1,802) while tying for the third-fewest plays on the ball (18). And so far, they’ve made no moves to address that area of need. Enter Trent McDuffie, who earned an 80.0-plus PFF grade as a true freshman, sophomore and junior at Washington.
The 5-foot-11, 193-pound corner allowed just 111 yards across 296 coverage snaps in 2021. He is a fantastic zone cover corner, and his awareness, athleticism, physicality and tackling ability will make him an issue for any underneath passing offense.
13. HOUSTON TEXANS (VIA CLE): EDGE JERMAINE JOHNSON II, FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
Johnson was the best player on the field for most of the Senior Bowl practices, impressing scouts so much that he opted out of the final day of practice and the game itself.
The 6-foot-4, 259-pound edge defender has over 34-inch arms and the tools to put them into action. He produced multiple pressures in every game he played for Florida State last season and ended the campaign with an 81.0 PFF grade.
14. BALTIMORE RAVENS: OL IKEM EKWONU, N.C. STATE WOLFPACK
Baltimore might not “need” an offensive tackle, but the thought of taking Ikem Ekwonu and kicking him inside to guard is too good to ignore.
From a run-blocking standpoint, Ekwonu seems destined to be an impactful NFL lineman right away and would add to a potent Baltimore rushing attack. He was one of the nastiest run-blockers of the PFF College era and boasted a 93.8 run-blocking grade for the 2021 season — the highest mark in the Power Five.
Ekwonu’s pass sets are still a concern, and it’s likely going to take some time for him to be a quality pass-protector in the NFL ranks, though he made strides in that department this past season by raising his pass-blocking grade year-over-year from 55.3 to 78.3.
15. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (VIA MIA): WR DRAKE LONDON, USC TROJANS
Before breaking his ankle in Week 9, London was flying up draft boards and had posted a 91.8 receiving grade along the way. He dominated in one-on-one scenarios, consistently won with physicality and displayed elite ball skills.
Across eight games, the 6-foot-5, 210-pound receiver totaled 19 contested catches, six more than any other Power Five wide receiver through Week 12, and broke a colossal 22 tackles after the catch.
16. TRADE! CHICAGO BEARS (VIA PHI & IND): WR CHRIS OLAVE, OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
Right now, Chicago’s main goal should be to put quarterback Justin Fields in a position to succeed before going all-in in free agency in 2023. And given the state of the team's current wide receiver room, new general manager Ryan Poles should be aggressive when it comes to adding more talent to the offensive side of the ball in the draft.
The potential of reuniting Fields and Olave could tempt Ryan Poles into trading back into the first round. For the Eagles, it makes sense to stock up on draft capital for next year, as there’s a possibility they could be in the quarterback market.
Fields and Olave formed one of the country's best QB-WR partnerships in 2019 and 2020, generating the third-highest passer rating in the FBS over those two seasons combined (142.9). Olave ranked fourth nationally in deep receiving touchdowns over that span, too.
The Ohio State receiver has the wheels to be a deep threat at the next level and is one of the more refined route-runners in the class. He won’t offer plus value after the catch, but he doesn’t need to be a YAC specialist to help spark Chicago’s explosive play rate.
17. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: WR JAMESON WILLIAMS, ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
The thought of Justin Herbert slinging deep bombs to Williams — one of the fastest pass-catchers in this class — is far too enticing to pass up.
While the Alabama receiver tore his ACL in their National Championship Game, he is expected to be ready to go around the start of training camp. He earned an 85.1 receiving grade in his lone season with the Crimson Tide after transferring over from Ohio State, and he also racked up an FBS-leading 12 touchdowns from passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield.
18. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: T BERNHARD RAIMANN, CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS
New Orleans is in the market for a new left tackle after they were forced to let Terron Armstead walk in free agency.
While it may take some time to adjust to the NFL, Raimann is an incredibly promising prospect. He grew up in Austria, came to the USA as a foreign exchange student, and secured a scholarship at Central Michigan after one year of high school football. He started his career at tight end for two seasons before switching to tackle the past two seasons and notably earned PFF MAC Offensive Player of the Year honors for his performance in 2021.
Measuring in at 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds, Raimann earned a 94.3 PFF grade last season, putting up a 93.3 run-block grade and an 88.7 pass-block grade to boot. He was virtually flawless in pass protection over his last six games, too, with zero pressures allowed in that span.
19. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: LB DEVIN LLOYD, UTAH UTES
There are few bones to pick with Lloyd’s game as a prospect. He’s explosive, intuitive and has the frame and physicality the NFL is looking for.
Lloyd was one of only four players at the position who earned a 90.0-plus PFF grade in 2021. He graded above 80.0 against the run, in coverage and as a blitzer.
20. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: QB MALIK WILLIS, LIBERTY FLAMES
Willis tops this quarterback class in terms of tools, as his rushing ability gives him a high floor while his big arm gives him one of the highest ceilings in the class. The Liberty product led the FBS in both PFF rushing grade (94.5) and big-time throw rate (11%) a season ago.
There are concerns about how raw he is as a passer, which makes it very possible he ends up closer to his floor in the long run. He will need to work on his decision-making, pocket presence, accuracy, timing and inconsistency within his platform. He made strides in some of those areas last season, but there is still a long road ahead.
21. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: CB ANDREW BOOTH JR., CLEMSON TIGERS
Booth doesn’t quite have the lockdown numbers as some of the other top corner prospects in this class, as he allowed 329 yards across 288 coverage snaps in 2021. However, he does have the tools worth taking a swing on in the first round.
The 2019 five-star recruit has exceptional feet, good length and brings the physicality out on the field. Booth also made up for lost time down the stretch of 2021, as he combined for five interceptions and pass breakups in his final three starts.
22. GREEN BAY PACKERS (VIA LV): WR CHRISTIAN WATSON, NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON
Watson has been one of the draft's biggest risers over recent months. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound wideout earned an 89.5 receiving grade while generating an astounding 4.33 yards per route run playing in a run-heavy Bison offense last year. He followed that up with one of the best Senior Bowl showings at the position, finishing in the top-three in PFF grade during the one-on-ones.
Watson caught the attention of coaches, scouts and executives at the event and generated even more hype with an elite combine performance.
Watson's 2022 NFL Scouting Combine numbers (among all WR prospects historically)
Those testing times and measurements are unbelievable for a player his size. He can be a true X, but teams could also use him creatively, as the San Francisco 49ers do with Deebo Samuel.Height: 6-foot-4 (97th percentile) Weight: 208 pounds (65th percentile) Arm: 32.5 inches (69th percentile) 40-Yard dash: 4.36 seconds (92nd percentile) 10-Yard split: 1.46 seconds (99th percentile) Vertical jump: 39 inches (84th percentile) Broad jump: 11-foot-4 (99th percentile)
23. ARIZONA CARDINALS: CB KAIIR ELAM, FLORIDA GATORS
Elam put up a PFF coverage grade of 89.8 as a true freshman in 2019 and followed that up with an 81.0 grade as a sophomore in 2020, dominating so much that opposing offenses largely avoided him in 2021.
Elam was targeted three or fewer times in over half of his games this past year. However, his PFF grade was dragged down by penalties, which speaks volumes about how overly physical he can get.
Elam’s game may take some time to translate to the NFL level, but he has the traits to be a quality press-man corner — something Vance Joseph’s defense desperately needs.
24. DALLAS COWBOYS: DI DEVONTE WYATT, GEORGIA BULLDOGS
No Power Five interior defensive lineman earned a higher PFF grade in 2021. Wyatt also earned a grade above 80.0 both against the run and as a pass-rusher — something no other player at the position in the Power Five accomplished.
The former Georgia Bulldog was the most impactful interior defender in the Power Five. That carried through the Senior Bowl, where he led all at the position in win rate during the one-on-ones.
25. BUFFALO BILLS: WR JAHAN DOTSON, PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS
Dotson may not be a physically imposing receiver, but he is a promising prospect because of his ball skills and strong route-running ability. The 5-foot-11, 178-pound receiver is coming off an 87.5 PFF grade and dropped only two of his 138 targets. He made highlight-reel catches look routine at Penn State and should continue to do so at the NFL level.
26. TENNESSEE TITANS: WR SKYY MOORE, WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
The highest-graded wide receiver of the 2021 college football season wasn’t any of the Power Five top prospects — it was Western Michigan's Skyy Moore.
The 5-foot-10, 195-pound receiver's 26 broken tackles after the catch tied for the most among wide receivers in 2021, and he ranked in the 95th percentile in separation percentage. Despite his smaller stature, Moore had no issue handling press coverage on the outside, ranking top-five in yards per route run on those reps last season at 3.58. The cherry on top is his strong hands — the Western Michigan pass-catcher checked in with the largest hands of anyone at the Combine (10.25 inches) and dropped just three of his 125 targets in 2021 while catching eight of his 13 contested opportunities.
27. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: DI JORDAN DAVIS, GEORGIA BULLDOGS
Taking Jordan Davis to slot in alongside Vita Vea would take Tampa’s run defense to another level. It’s no secret that the 6-foot-6, 341-pounder is a freaky athlete, and he projects as a high-level run-stuffer at the next level.
Davis earned an 89.2 run-defense grade while collecting 47 run stops and 17 tackles for loss or no gain over the last three years. He missed just four of his 75 tackle attempts against the run over that span.
The problem is that Davis is far from a refined pass-rusher and not an every-down player. He played just over a third of the team’s snaps this past season and turned in a lackluster 69.0 pass-rush grade for the season.
Run-stuffing interior defensive linemen are valuable pieces in the NFL, but Davis' ceiling will only be so high if this playstyle remains. For that reason, Davis comes off the board late in Round 1 for me.
28. GREEN BAY PACKERS: EDGE BOYE MAFE, MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS
Mafe is one of the most underrated players in the 2022 class. The 6-foot-4, 261-pound edge defender is an elite athlete with a fantastic get-off and has continuously improved his pass-rush toolbox. He owns a 90.7 pass-rush grade for his collegiate career and posted the highest win rate of any pass-rusher at the Senior Bowl.
29. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (VIA MIA & SF): CB KYLER GORDON, WASHINGTON HUSKIES
Gordon may not have elite long speed, but he is an explosive and agile athlete with a high ceiling. He put up an 89.6 coverage grade in 2021 — his first full season starting — despite not being the most technically refined or instinctive corner. He still managed to produce at a borderline elite level in his last year at Washington, and he still has so much more room to grow.
30. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: EDGE TRAVON WALKER, GEORGIA BULLDOGS
This is an unpopular opinion, but I am not comfortable with taking Walker any earlier than the end of Round 1.
The Georgia edge defender is in rare territory from a tools perspective. He clocked a 4.51-second 40-yard dash (97th percentile among edge historically), 35-inch vertical (76th), 10-foot-3 broad jump (85th), 4.32-second short shuttle (70th) and 6.89-second three-cone (93rd). He also has long arms that measure in at 35.5 inches.
But, from a technical standpoint, Walker is a risky bet. His pass-rush move arsenal is non-existent, with little to no natural feel. The 6-foot-5, 272-pounder relied on his length with the bull rush and long arm, but it still wasn’t effective against college tackles, even with that advantage.
Despite playing for a historically good defense in 2021, the Georgia product still produced just a 66.1 pass-rush grade and an 11.2% win rate in his three years in Athens.
His lack of development while playing for an A-list program is a major concern. And while there’s no denying what he can develop into with further top-notch coaching, it’s likely going to be multiple years before Walker can fully maximize his physical gifts, if at all. A contender like Kansas City can take on this risk.
31. CINCINNATI BENGALS: C TYLER LINDERBAUM, IOWA HAWKEYES
Linderbaum is arguably a top-10 prospect, but the problem is that there’s not a pressing need for a starting center across the league, especially within zone offenses where the Iowa product best fits.
Cincinnati could certainly use Linderbaum’s services, even after signing three new offensive linemen in free agency. The Bengals signed free agent Ted Karras to play center, but he can easily stick at left guard, where he played in 2021 for the Patriots.
Linderbaum may be undersized, but he’s an ultra-athlete who plays bigger than his size suggests. He was a top-five-graded center in all three years starting at the position, including in 2021 when he broke the single-season grading record for a center.
32. DETROIT LIONS (VIA LAR): S JALEN PITRE, BAYLOR BEARS
Slot corners are valuable pieces to the defense, and Pitre was one of the best slot corners in college football over the last two years at Baylor, producing a top-three slot coverage grade among Power Five defensive backs in that span.
The former Baylor Bear didn’t allow a single touchdown in the slot while producing the second-most passing stops (20) and 11 combined plays on the ball. Pitre was also a stout run defender and an excellent pass-rusher, whether in the slot or on the occasions he moved closer to the ball at outside linebacker. He posted a 92.7 run-defense and 83.6 pass-rush grade in 2021.
Pitre has the skill set to be a more versatile player in the league than he was at Baylor, but at a minimum, he should be a strong slot defender. He has the physical instinct, quickness and processing ability to do so.
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Wow, that looks like an actual draft. Droppers, risers, a trade not for a QB.Comment
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First time I see D. Ridder in the top 10 !
Like Mahomes.Comment
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Going from Illinois State Redbird to NFL wasn't too big a jump for James Robinson Jr....he also had a very nice combine, by the way...but still didn't get drafted. Just sayin...I would take Zamir White over him though...however, do like Strong...Originally posted by Boltjolt View PostThe TPB makes plans....And Jim Harbaugh laughs...
Final prediction: Latham OT, Colson LB, Sainristil CB,Rice WR, Zinter OG, Nourzad OC, MacLachlan TE, Vidal RB, Lovett DT
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After Daxton Hill, it was all down hill from there....Henningsen and West are all the Beef we get? Where are you Nutty...we need some attention here....Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post
They aren't even real beef....more like vegan, plant based substitutes...:facepalm1:The TPB makes plans....And Jim Harbaugh laughs...
Final prediction: Latham OT, Colson LB, Sainristil CB,Rice WR, Zinter OG, Nourzad OC, MacLachlan TE, Vidal RB, Lovett DTComment
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KC has traded for Orlando Brown, signed Joe Thuney, drafted both Trey Smith and Creed Humphrey.Originally posted by Lone Bolt View Post
CIN still whupped them when it mattered.
I have mocked a couple of carefully selected, prime aged, beef specimens, one rack of KC BBQ ribs short of Three Bills.
Precision mocking is a thing,
and we need talented, high-upside DBs !!!!!We do not play modern football.Comment
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If Crosby goes willy nilly right past what should have been our backup RT we wont make it as far as Cin or KC did last year.Protect the Franchise first and foremost.We go as far as this team helps Herbert go.Originally posted by wu-dai clan View PostComment
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Bret Kollman calls Hamilton a 2nd rounder
Covers TEs and that's about it.
I never watched any tape because I always figured he was shoe-in top 10 but now will peekG-Ro knows.Comment
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