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  • Bolt Dude
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    2022 Official Bolts Draft Superthread

    Never too early, friends.

    Here’s my list of prospects to keep an eye on this year in college football. Feel free to add your favorite nuggets.


    Keyvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, ORE
    Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC
    Zion Tupuola-Fetui, EDGE, WA (achilles)
    Boye Mafe, EDGE, MINN
    Tyreke Smith, EDGE, OHIO ST
    Will Anderson, EDGE, BAMA
    Myjai Sanders, EDGE, CIN
    Aiden Hutchinson, EDGE, MICH
    Nick Bonito, EDGE, OU
    Jeremiah Moon, EDGE, FLA
    Terrell Dawkins, EDGE, NCST
    Merlin Roberson, EDGE, ASU
    Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio St.
    George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue
    Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, S. CAR
    Brenton Cox, EDGE, FLA

    Rashad Cheney Jr., DL, MINN
    Zacch Pickens, DL, S. CAR
    Jordan Davis, DL, UGA
    Demetrius Taylor, DL, APP ST
    Haskell Garett, DL, OHIO ST
    Demarvin Leal, TEX A&M
    DJ Dale, DT, BAMA
    Corey Durden, DL S.CAR

    Noah Sewell, LB, ORE
    Owen Pappoe, LB, AUB
    Mike Rose, LB, IOWA ST
    Devin Lloyd, LB, UTAH
    Christian Harris, LB, BAMA
    Henry To’o To’o, LB, TENN
    Eric Hansford, LB, TAMU

    Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, TCU
    T.J. Carter, CB, TCU
    Josh Jobe, CB, BAMA
    Malachi Moore, CB, BAMA
    Cobe Bryant, CB, CIN
    Ahmad Gardner, CB, CIN
    Chase Lucas, CB, ASU
    Jack Jones, CB, ASU
    Eli Ricks, CB, LSU
    Derek Stingley, CB, LSU
    Trent McDuffie, CB, WA
    Tiawan Mullen, CB, IU
    Derrick Canteen, CB, GASU
    Mykael Wright, CB, ORE
    Kaiir Elam, CB, FLA
    Isaac Taylor-Stewart, CB, USC
    Martin Emerson, CB, MS ST
    Shyheim Battle, CB, NC ST
    Karon Prunty, CB, KU
    Derion Kendrick, CB, CLEM
    Kei’trel Clark, CB, Louisville
    Marcus Jones, CB, Houston
    Avery Young, CB, Rutgers
    Sevyn Banks, CB, Ohio St.
    Andrew Booth II, CB Clemson

    Jalen Catalon, S, ARK
    Bubba Bolden, S, MIA
    Amari Carter, S, MIA
    Kyle Hamilton, S, ND
    Jordan Battle, S, BAMA

    Tyler Vrabel, OL, BC
    Zion Johnson, OL, BC
    Kenyon Green, OL, TEXAS A&M
    Darion Kinnard, OL, KENTUCKY
    Daniel Faalele, OT, MINN
    Nick Broeker, OT, OLE MISS
    Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NCST
    Thayer Mumford, OT, OHIO ST
    Logan Brown, OT, WISC
    Charles Cross, OT, MISS ST
    Evan Neal, OT, BAMA
    Jamaree Salyer, OT, UGA
    Tyler Linderbaum, C, IOWA
    Cain Madden, G, MARSHALL
    Peter Skoronski, OT, NORTHWESTERN
    Jordan McFadden, OT, CLEMSON
    Dylan Parham, OT, MEMPHIS
    Joshua Ezeudu, OT, UNC
    Rasheed Walker, OT, PSU
    Zion Nelson, OT, Miami
    Jamaree Salyer, OL, UGA

    Chris Olave, WR, OSU
    Erik Ezukanma, WR, TX TECH
    John Metchie, WR, BAMA
    Drake London, WR, USC
    Bru McCoy, WR, USC
    Emeka Emezie, WR, NC ST
    George Pickens, WR, UGA
    Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
    Treylon Burks, WR, ARK
    Thayer Thomas, SLOT, NCST
    Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio St.
    Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson

    Bijan Robinson, RB, TX
    Austin Jones, RB, STANFORD
    Eric Gray, RB, OK

    Erick All, TE, MICH
    Cade Otton, TE, UW
    Charlie Kolar, TE, ISU
    Jaylen Wydermyer, TE, TEXA&M
    Jahleel Billingsley, TE, BAMA
    Our quarterback is a golden god.
  • Formula 21
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    2022 NFL Mock Draft: Lions, Washington, Raiders target passers in a wide-open quarterback class

    It's time for our first look at next year's draft, which comes less than 48 hours after the end of this year's draft




    By Ryan Wilson
    8 hrs ago1 min read














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    It's never too early to put out a mock draft, right? (The other side of that argument, of course, is that it's always too early because, invariably, they're wrong -- but that's not the point. Look at this this way: how else would you spend all those hours reserved for anger-tweeting at us?)
    Maybe a better way to look at this is not as a mock draft -- "Here's who your team will take 51 weeks from now having no idea how the current roster and subsequent season unfolds" -- but as a guide to the college players you should keep an eye on in 2021 for the 2022 NFL Draft. And unlike the last few classes, there is no clearcut No. 1, no Trevor Lawrence or Chase Young or Nick Bosa, but in some ways that makes it more intriguing because there's room for guys to explode onto the scene, like Joe Burrow and Zach Wilson did (here's a closer look at our early No. 1 pick Kayvon Thibodeaux).


    One other thing, and this is important: the draft order below was determined using SportsLine's Super Bowl odds but in reverse order. We know folks are going to be very angry about why we have their team picking so high, but it's not our fault! These are your team's odds of winning a Lombardi Trophy.
    NFL Mock Draft
    Round 1


    Round 1 - Pick 1





    Kayvon Thibodeaux DE
    Oregon • Soph • 6'5" / 250 lbs




    The only reason a QB doesn't go here is because the Texans used their first pick in the 2021 draft -- a third-rounder -- on quarterback Davis Mills. Instead they get Thibodeaux, who has been dominant in his first two seasons at Oregon.
    Round 1 - Pick 2





    Sam Howell QB
    North Carolina • Soph • 6'1" / 225 lbs




    We'll find out if Jared Goff is the answer in Detroit, and if he's not the Lions will be in the market for a franchise QB. Howell has some of the same gunslingin' traits as the last face of the franchise, Matthew Stafford.
    Round 1 - Pick 3





    Derek Stingley Jr. CB
    LSU • Soph • 6'1" / 190 lbs




    Stingley has been on NFL radars since his freshman season in 2019. He was the best defensive back on that championship LSU roster that also included Kristian Fulton and Grant Delpit.
    Round 1 - Pick 4





    Kyle Hamilton S
    Notre Dame • Soph • 6'4" / 219 lbs




    Hamilton is a big, strong, fast safety who is the latest in a long line of freakishly athletic defensive backs.
    Round 1 - Pick 5





    Evan Neal OL
    Alabama • Fr • 6'7" / 360 lbs




    Unless there are glaring needs at, say, quarterback heading into the season it's hard to predict what those needs will be by next January. But the Eagles have had injuries along the O-line torpedo their chances in recent years so it's never a bad idea to upgrade the unit. Neal played guard early in his Alabama career, kicked out to right tackle last season and he'll move to left tackle in 2021.
    Round 1 - Pick 6





    Derion Kendrick CB
    Clemson • Jr • 6'0" / 190 lbs




    Kendrick was in the conversation as a first-round pick in the 2021 draft before returning to Clemson and then entering the transfer portal. Wherever he lands for '21, he'll be among the cornerbacks NFL teams will be monitoring closely.
    Round 1 - Pick 7




    Zion Nelson OL
    Miami (FL) • Soph • 6'5" / 312 lbs




    This is an upside pick. Nelson has a chance to be really, really good, and if he continues to make strides in '21 he'll find himself in the first-round mix as one of the best tackles in this class.
    Round 1 - Pick 8





    Spencer Rattler QB
    Oklahoma • Fr • 6'1" / 205 lbs




    Rattler is undersized at 6-foot-1, but that's less of an issue in today's NFL. Either way, he can sling it -- he completed 67 percent of his throws last season with 28 touchdowns and he's only going to improve.
    Round 1 - Pick 9





    Kedon Slovis QB
    USC • Soph • 6'2" / 200 lbs




    The Raiders need a lot of things -- and maybe the '21 draft class will solve some of those issues -- but it's only a matter of time before Jon Gruden succumbs to the allure of a new QB.
    Round 1 - Pick 10





    Malik Willis QB
    Liberty • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs




    Willis is going to fun to watch -- he has a rocket arm, threw for more than 2,200 yards and rushed for 940 more. And if the Panthers aren't sold on Sam Darnold, they too could be back in the QB business.
    From Houston Texans
    Round 1 - Pick 11





    Drake Jackson LB
    USC • Fr • 6'4" / 275 lbs




    Jackson had a standout freshman campaign, flashed in the shortened Pac-12 season in '20, and is looking for a breakout campaign in '21. At 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, he looks the part.
    From Chicago Bears
    Round 1 - Pick 12





    George Karlaftis DE
    Purdue • Soph • 6'4" / 270 lbs




    Injuries and the pandemic saw him play limited snaps in '20 but Karlaftis was dominant at times in '19 when he recorded 17 TFLs and had 7.5 sacks.
    Round 1 - Pick 13





    Chris Olave WR
    Ohio State • Jr • 6'1" / 188 lbs




    Olave had some 1st/2nd-round buzz after a stellar 2020 season, but he decided to return to school where he'll be one of the top receivers heading into the fall.
    Round 1 - Pick 14





    Isaiah Spiller RB
    Texas A&M • Soph • 6'1" / 225 lbs




    Spiller is in the running for RB1 after two years for A&M where he's averaged nearly 1,000 rushing yards a season to go along with 19 rushing TDs while averaging 5.5 yards per catch.
    From Los Angeles Rams
    Round 1 - Pick 15





    Kaiir Elam DB
    Florida • Soph • 6'2" / 187 lbs




    Elam has the size (6-foot-2, 190 pounds) and athleticism to be considered among the up-and-comers to watch. He had two picks and 11 pass breakups last season playing opposite Marco Wilson, a 2021 fourth-round pick of the Cardinals.
    Round 1 - Pick 16





    Cade Mays OL
    Tennessee • Jr • 6'6" / 328 lbs




    A former 5-star recruit who transferred from Georgia, Mays can be dominant on the inside.
    Round 1 - Pick 17





    Sevyn Banks CB
    Ohio State • Jr • 6'1" / 200 lbs




    Banks is the next in a long line of Buckeyes defensive backs who end up in the NFL after impressive college careers.
    Round 1 - Pick 18





    John Metchie III WR
    Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 195 lbs




    We can use the Sevyn Banks template above for Alabama wideouts: "Metchie is the next in a long line of Crimson Tide wide receivers who end up in the NFL after impressive college careers."
    From Miami Dolphins
    Round 1 - Pick 19





    Zach Harrison DE
    Ohio State • Fr • 6'6" / 255 lbs




    Harrison looks the part, without question, but he'll need his production and consistency to match that to work his way into the first-round conversation.
    Round 1 - Pick 20





    Treylon Burks WR
    Arkansas • Soph • 6'3" / 232 lbs




    At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, Burks is a Grown Man. And while we haven't heard much about him nationally, he could end up as WR1 with a good '21 season.
    From Seattle Seahawks
    Round 1 - Pick 21





    Christian Harris LB
    Alabama • Soph • 6'2" / 244 lbs




    Harris could end up being the best of the recent crop of linebackers to come out of Alabama.
    Round 1 - Pick 22





    Josh Jobe CB
    Alabama • Jr • 6'1" / 192 lbs




    Jobe doesn't come into the '21 season with the recognition of, say, Patrick Surtain II or even Trevon Diggs, but he's a long CB who plays at Alabama and has more than held his own against some of the best players in the country.
    Round 1 - Pick 23





    Rasheed Walker OL
    Penn State • Soph • 6'6" / 313 lbs




    Even after Anthony Castanzo retired, the Colts didn't address the left tackle position in the '21 draft. With a solid '21 campaign, Walker, who was dominant at times last season, will be in the first-round mix.
    Round 1 - Pick 24





    Aidan Hutchinson EDGE
    Michigan • Jr • 6'6" / 269 lbs




    We were glad Hutchinson returned to school because we thought he needs to continue to improve his game before declaring for the draft. He has the size and bulk for the part; now he just needs to play with more consistency.
    Round 1 - Pick 25





    Kenyon Green OL
    Texas A&M • Soph • 6'4" / 325 lbs




    Green started as a true freshman and has only gotten better each year. He consistently moves defensive tackles off the line of scrimmage, a trait which translates to any level.
    Round 1 - Pick 26





    Desmond Ridder QB
    Cincinnati • Soph • 6'4" / 215 lbs




    Ridder is another QB who is incredibly fun to watch. He can sling it, but he's also rushed for more than 1,800 yards in three seasons. He'll need to but it all together to work his way into the Round 1 chatter by next offseason, but he has all the physical tools.
    From San Francisco 49ers
    Round 1 - Pick 27





    Jalen Wydermyer TE
    Texas A&M • Soph • 6'5" / 265 lbs




    Wydermyer was one of Kellen Mond's favorite targets for a reason: he was reliable and almost always open. Not a bad combination.
    From Los Angeles Rams
    Round 1 - Pick 28





    Bubba Bolden S
    Miami (FL) • Jr • 6'3" / 200 lbs




    Bolden flashed at The U in 2020, returned to school and he has a chance to be one of the top safeties in this class along with Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton.
    Round 1 - Pick 29





    Jordan Davis DL
    Georgia • Soph • 6'6" / 330 lbs




    Davis is an enormous human being who can clog running lanes all day long, but he'll need to expand his pass-rush repertoire (mostly because he's only needed brute strength to beat most of the O-linemen that lined up in front of him).
    Round 1 - Pick 30





    Garrett Wilson WR
    Ohio State • Soph • 6'0" / 193 lbs




    Wilson made plays on a weekly basis for the Buckeyes in '20 and it's fair to say that he and Olave are the most dangerous WR tandem heading into the 2021 season.
    Round 1 - Pick 31





    DeMarvin Leal DL
    Texas A&M • Soph • 6'4" / 290 lbs




    Originally a defensive end, Leal has the versatility and athleticism to play up and down the line, though at 6-foot-4, 290 pounds he's primarily on the inside. He has the potential to be really, really good and this could be the year he puts it all together.
    Round 1 - Pick 32





    Justyn Ross WR
    Clemson • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs




    Ross missed the 2020 season because of a neck injury but he was on track to be a first-round pick. Instead, he returned to school, has been cleared to play football, and hopefully he can stay healthy because he has special talents.

    Last edited by Formula 21; 10-22-2021, 11:55 PM.
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    • TexanBeerlover
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      Originally posted by Bolt Dude View Post
      Feels like I’ve been offering to eat my hat a lot lately, but I swear I’ll do it if we re-sign Cook.

      Bill first.
      Understand but maybe another year @ discount with Lombardi.

      nowhere near frustrating to me as Kenneth Murray and seems they’re more likely to cut the better LB (White) :hadworse:

    • Bolt Dude
      Bolt Dude commented
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      Originally posted by TexanBeerlover View Post

      Understand but maybe another year @ discount with Lombardi.

      nowhere near frustrating to me as Kenneth Murray and seems they’re more likely to cut the better LB (White) :hadworse:
      What do you mean cut White? He’s a UFA. We can only offer him a deal and hope he takes it. Maybe you’re insinuating TT won’t offer him a fair deal. Could be the case.

      As disappointing as K9 was, it would be foolish to cut him. The savings would be minuscule and all it’d do is open a roster spot. K9 was bad but it doesn’t make sense to keep a roster spot for Ogbong and Niemann while kicking him to the curb. There were a lot of lame excuses for Murray’s poor performance. 2022 is a ‘prove it or lose it’ year. At the very least he could be LB depth and play ST.

    • TexanBeerlover
      TexanBeerlover commented
      Editing a comment
      Originally posted by Bolt Dude View Post
      What do you mean cut White? He’s a UFA. We can only offer him a deal and hope he takes it. Maybe you’re insinuating TT won’t offer him a fair deal. Could be the case.

      As disappointing as K9 was, it would be foolish to cut him. The savings would be minuscule and all it’d do is open a roster spot. K9 was bad but it doesn’t make sense to keep a roster spot for Ogbong and Niemann while kicking him to the curb. There were a lot of lame excuses for Murray’s poor performance. 2022 is a ‘prove it or lose it’ year. At the very least he could be LB depth and play ST.
      Meant they don’t extend White and let him hit free agency, just like Hunter Henry, there my bad.

      In K9 case, don’t care if Staley loves him, plays for free, trying to justify that wasted first round pick on him, dude is clueless, can’t cover or wrap up, locate the ball or make a stop period. Yet they keep rolling him out there in key must stop situations no wonder Chargers are last in giving up 3rd down conversions. No more excuses :smh:
  • Formula 21
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    2022 NFL Mock Draft: B/R's Way-Too-Early Predictions

    Brent SobleskiMay 3, 2021
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    1. Houston Texans: QB Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma

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    Some variation of the same conversation occurs every year around this time. It goes something like this: "Next year's quarterback crop isn't as good as the current one."

    Yet every year, quarterbacks are chosen near the top of the draft. Over the last few years, we've seen Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, Joe Burrow and Zach Wilson emerge as elite prospects despite being considered mid- to late-round options entering their final seasons on campus.

    So, don't be surprised when one or two quarterbacks do the same during the 2022 evaluation period.

    A shaky start to Spencer Rattler's career as Oklahoma's quarterback doesn't overshadow the fact that he's college football's best quarterback entering the 2021 campaign. The first-team All-Big 12 performer ranked first among returning Power Five quarterbacks in passing grade from a clean pocket, per Pro Football Focus' Brent Rollins. Rattler posted the second-highest grade of any Division I quarterback when throwing past his first read in 2020. His 74.3 tight-window passing grade is college football's fifth-best effort over the last three seasons—just behind the likes of Wilson, Burrow and Murray.

    If the Houston Texans do pick No. 1 overall, it likely will mean the organization has moved on from Deshaun Watson and 2021 third-round pick Davis Mills didn't show much potential.

    2. Detroit Lions: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon

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    The Detroit Lions spent the majority of the 2021 draft addressing the trenches. The team chose Oregon's Penei Sewell, Washington's Levi Onwuzurike and North Carolina State's Alim McNeill with its first three selections.
    The continuation of this trend should occur as high as the Lions are projected to pick with yet another elite talent from the Northwest sitting near the top of the class.

    Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux will challenge for the No. 1 spot in the 2022 draft. He's a game-wrecker. The 6'5", 250-pound edge-defender has the size, length, athleticism, burst and flexibility to be considered a similar talent to previous top picks Jadeveon Clowney and Myles Garrett.

    "His body is continuing to grow larger, stronger, more explosive, more flexible," Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal told the Register-Guard's Ryan Thorburn. "His football IQ continues to increase. ...
    "The combination of all those things, and with a guy that wants to win championships, it's exactly what you want for your football team."

    3. New York Jets: CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU

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    John Amis/Associated Press
    The New York Jets took an interesting approach to the 2021 NFL draft.
    After hiring the defensive-minded Robert Saleh as head coach, the organization chose four straight offensive prospects to open this year's event. The Jets finished strong on the other side of the ball with six consecutive defenders, five of which are defensive backs.

    Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas know the secondary is an issue. But prospects drafted in the fifth round and beyond won't stop New York from taking an elite cornerback prospect, like LSU's Derek Stingley Jr.
    How good is Stingley? He's just the nation's highest-graded cover corner since the start of the 2019 campaign, per Pro Football Focus.

    4. Cincinnati Bengals: OT Evan Neal, Alabama

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    The Cincinnati Bengals made the wrong choice by selecting the top wide receiver over an elite offensive tackle with this year's fifth overall pick.
    (The previous statement isn't a slight against Ja'Marr Chase, who is an incredible talent. The argument is based on prioritization, how to properly build a roster and what's best for quarterback Joe Burrow.)
    Instead, the Bengals chose Jackson Carman, who will convert from left tackle to guard, in the second round. Part of the reasoning behind Cincinnati's decision to pass on Oregon's Penei Sewell had to do with Riley Reiff's presence on the roster, though Reiff is 32 and playing under a one-year contract.
    It's time to rectify this matter. Alabama's Evan Neal is a massive human being (6'7" and 360 pounds) with starting experience at right tackle and guard. The former 5-star recruit has lived up to expectations with the Crimson Tide.

    5. Jacksonville Jaguars: S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame

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    Jamal Adams in 2017 was the last safety to hear his name called among the NFL draft's top 10 selections. Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton has the athletic profile to be the next.
    The 6'4", 219-pound defensive back brings a rare blend of size and length to the position while doubling as one of the nation's very best in coverage.
    According to Pro Football Focus, the All-ACC first-teamer has 594 coverage snaps with only 212 yards allowed and not a single touchdown surrendered. Quarterbacks posted a passer rating of 1.3 into his coverage last season. Basically, those same signal-callers would have posted a higher number by intentionally throwing the ball into the dirt instead of in Hamilton's direction.
    The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted safety Andre Cisco in this year's third round, but Hamilton is on a different level.

    6. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Sam Howell, North Carolina

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    Something will have gone seriously wrong if the Las Vegas Raiders are picking sixth overall.
    Granted, the team has been mediocre during Jon Gruden's tenure, but its record improved in each of the last three seasons. In order to select this high in this process, the wheels will have fallen completely off.
    When that happens, there's only one direction to go: start over, beginning with the game's most important position.
    Derek Carr is a fine quarterback. He doesn't deserve the organization's continued dalliances with other available quarterbacks. But the Raiders can move on from Carr next offseason since there's not a single guaranteed cent left on his deal beyond 2021.
    North Carolina's Sam Howell became one of college football's best quarterbacks the moment he stepped onto the field. As a true freshman, Howell posted an impressive 38-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio. A season later, his completion percentage improved by nearly 7 percent, and his yards per attempt increased.
    Howell is an ascending talent who will have proved his worth through three years of ACC play.

    7. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State

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    How the Philadelphia Eagles actually feel internally about quarterback Jalen Hurts remains a mystery. But ownership seems to back last year's second-round pick.
    Ultimately, Hurts' performance this fall will determine whether the Eagles will be searching for another quarterback next offseason. Until then, the front office should heed Jeffery Lurie's mandate and build around the young signal-caller.
    North Carolina State's Ikem Ekwonu isn't a well-known name entering the next draft cycle. But he should be.
    "To me, he's the most feared offensive lineman in the ACC," an offensive line coach told The Athletic's Bruce Feldman. "He's similar to [Mekhi] Becton but more of an interior guy. He's got so much short-area power and explosiveness. He's violent. You'd go watch him on film: 'Oh, wow, he's destroying people.'"
    Ekwonu received second-team All-ACC honors from the Associated Press as a tackle and guard. Like Rashawn Slater this year, don't let slightly less-than-ideal height (6'4") and length take away from the prospect Ekwonu is, especially since Andre Dillard hasn't quite worked out to date.

    8. New York Giants: Edge Drake Jackson, USC

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    The New York Giants made one of the best value picks of the 2021 NFL draft when the organization selected Georgia's Azeez Ojulari with the 50th overall pick. The 20-year-old is the best speed-rusher in the class and an ideal fit for the Giants' defensive scheme.

    General manager Dave Gettleman doubled down on the team's pass rush by selecting Northern Iowa's Elerson Smith two rounds later.

    Are these two enough to improve the team's nonexistent edge rush? Probably not. They're definitely not enough to force the team to pass on an elite edge talent.

    USC's Drake Jackson is a natural pass-rusher. His performance in 2020 with only two sacks doesn't accurately represent his capabilities to beat offensive tackles off the snap and bend the edge. Like Ojulari, Jackson would be an excellent fit in the Giants scheme and a wonderful bookend to New York's new primary edge-rusher.

    9. Carolina Panthers: OT Zion Nelson, Miami

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    The Carolina Panthers' plan to properly protect new quarterback Sam Darnold can be described as confusing. The organization roared into free agency by signing Pat Elflein and Cameron Erving, both of whom have been underwhelming throughout their professional careers.
    Maybe Erving starts at left tackle. Or, third-round rookie Brady Christensen could take the spot. Who's to know? These types of investments aren't exactly what everyone should expect from a team with a need at a premium position.
    Miami's Zion Wilson has grown into one of the nation's best left tackles after a rocky start to his true freshman campaign. He's a fluid athlete with the natural movement skills to mirror and counter top pass-rushers.

    "Zion's an incredibly gifted football player," Hurricanes center Corey Gaynor told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's David Furones. "He's got long arms. Think he's big and strong, and I think he's very twitchy. He's everything you want out of a left tackle."

    10. Atlanta Falcons: WR Justyn Ross, Clemson

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    Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross looked like a surefire first-round draft pick prior after the 2019 campaign. But life got in the way.
    Eleven months ago, the Tigers program announced Ross would miss the entire 2020 season because of a spinal condition he had since birth. The 6'4", 205-pound target required surgery to rectify a bulging disk he had as a result.

    Now, he's ready to play again.
    "A year ago I didn't think I would put on pads again," Ross told reporters last month. "So I'm grateful. I'm taking advantage of every rep I get. ... I realize how quick the game could be taken away from me. ... I will be ready to play anytime they tell me."
    A fully healthy Ross could help the Atlanta Falcons transition away from Julio Jones, who has been the subject of trade rumors, and give the team a dynamic duo with him and Kyle Pitts for years to come.

    11. New York Giants (from Chicago): DT DeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M

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    The luxury of a second first-round pick this high in the process thanks to the Justin Fields trade creates a myriad possibilities for the New York Giants.
    Fortifications to the defensive front seven continue after Drake Jackson's selection three picks earlier.
    While Jackson works the edge, Texas A&M's DeMarvin Leal can join Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence along the defensive front to form a dominant group.
    As of now, the Giants enter the season with Danny Shelton as their projected nose tackle. Shelton is operating under a one-year deal and has never lived up to his first-round draft status. Leal doesn't have the same girth at 290 pounds, but he's very strong at the point of attack with legitimate interior pass-rushing potential. Leal can mix and match with Williams and Lawrence to see who best fits where.

    12. Washington Football Team: QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati

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    The Washington Football Team features a playoff-caliber roster, except at quarterback. One position will hold back the franchise until it's properly addressed.
    Everyone loves a little Fitzmagic, but Ryan Fitzpatrick is better as a heater in a short-term situation. No one knows exactly what to expect from Taylor Heinicke after one impressive performance in the postseason.

    Washington's best bet is reinvesting in the quarterback position to make sure the rest of the roster doesn't go to waste.
    Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder has everything a franchise wants in a quarterback prospect. He's an athletic 6'4", 215-pound signal-caller who has helped elevate his program to the national consciousness. The reigning AAC Offensive Player of the Year completed 66.2 percent of his passes last season and amassed 2,888 yards from scrimmage in 10 games.

    13. Arizona Cardinals: WR Chris Olave, Ohio State

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    Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury can't have too many talented weapons in his offense. While this is true in most cases, the team's selection of Ohio State's Chris Olave is a safeguard against what could happen to the Cardinals' current receiving corps next offseason.
    A.J. Green isn't signed beyond the 2021 campaign. Christian Kirk is scheduled to become a free agent as well.
    So, a position of strength could turn into a significant need rather quickly.
    Olave is a silky smooth route-runner who glides all over the field. The combination allows him to create significant separation on a consistent basis. As such, the first-team All-Big Ten receiver finished second in the nation with a 143.4 passer rating when targeted, per Pro Football Focus.

    14. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Malik Willis, Liberty

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    The Pittsburgh Steelers go as Ben Roethlisberger goes. That approach needs to change after the 2021 campaign. Roethlisberger is 39 years old and clearly in decline. The organization can finally move on from his contract after the upcoming season and invest in a legitimate successor.
    Liberty's Malik Willis isn't a household name. But he'll likely become one as the 2021 season progresses.

    As a first-time starter last year, the Auburn transfer completed 64.2 percent of his passes with a 20-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The quarterback also ran for 944 yards and 14 more scores in 10 games. As a thrower, Willis possesses arguably the strongest arm in the next quarterback class.
    NFL evaluators already identified Willis as "freaky," per The Athletic's Bruce Feldman.
    "Watching him on film, I was scared to death," North Carolina State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson told Feldman. "He has a really, really strong arm and a very quick release. One of the games he threw a ball like 75 yards and it was right on the money."

    15. Los Angeles Chargers: Edge Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma

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    The Chicago Bears chose Leonard Floyd with the ninth overall pick in the 2016 draft. At the time, Floyd was viewed as a long and lean edge-rusher with tremendous upside. After four middling seasons in the Windy City, the Bears cut the former Georgia standout.

    Floyd subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Rams the same offseason that Brandon Staley took over for Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator. Staley maximized Floyd's abilities, and the edge-defender experienced a breakthrough campaign with 10.5 sacks.

    Now, Staley is the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers with the opportunity to select a similar talent to Floyd in this 2022 projection. Oklahoma's Nik Bonitto is the nation's best returning pass-rusher. According to Pro Football Focus, Bonitto led major college football last season in pass-rush grade (93.6), pass-rush win rate (28 percent) and pressure rate generated (25.7 percent).

    16. Minnesota Vikings: Edge Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina

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    The Minnesota Vikings invested third- and fourth-round picks in Pitt's Patrick Jones II and Florida State's Janarius Robinson, respectively, to address a significant need at defensive end.
    While those additions will certainly help, they don't necessarily solve the team's problem.

    One will need to contribute quality reps opposite Danielle Hunter, while the other should crack the rotation. Furthermore, Hunter is returning from a neck injury that cost him all of last season, and his status remains uncertain.

    South Carolina's Kingsley Enagbare can be the solution.
    The 6'4", 260-pound edge-defender has consistently improved during his three seasons on campus. He managed seven tackles for loss and six sacks in only eight games in 2020. According to Pro Football Focus, the first-team All-SEC selection was the nation's most effective pass-rusher on third down.

    17. Tennessee Titans: WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State

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    The Ohio State Buckeyes could have a little Alabama Crimson Tide action going with their wide receivers next year. Alabama had a pair of targets drafted in the first round each of the past two years.

    How those selections played out proved to be interesting. In both cases, the more explosive option went higher than his more polished counterpart.

    In this particular case, Garrett Wilson is the more explosive threat when compared to teammate Chris Olave.
    From the moment Wilson entered the lineup, he's created big plays. The former 5-star recruit shows exceptional body control and separation skills. He can enter the Tennessee Titans lineup and provide a significant threat alongside A.J. Brown after the team lost Corey Davis in free agency.

    18. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami): CB Kaiir Elam, Florida

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    The Philadelphia Eagles started to plan for their secondary's future with the addition of Zech McPhearson in this year's fourth round. But the cornerback's addition is only the starting point.
    Darius Slay, who turns 31 next year, has salary-cap charges exceeding $22 million in 2022 and 2023. The likelihood of him staying on the roster at those numbers are slim to none. Plus, Avonte Maddox is entering a contract year.

    Basically, the Eagles could be without their top two corners a year from now.
    Florida's Kaiir Elam became a full-time starter in 2020. The 6'2" cornerback showed excellent ball skills and the ability to play through the catch point with 11 defended passes and a pair of interceptions.

    Elam has the natural skill set to take over as the Eagles' CB1 if the organization chooses to move on from Slay or be a wonderful complement to the veteran (at a reduced price).

    19. New Orleans Saints: QB Kedon Slovis, USC

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    This year, the New Orleans Saints have Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill and Ian Book at quarterback. There's a very good chance none of them is the long-term solution at the position.
    The search for Drew Brees' successor could stretch into 2022.
    USC's Kedon Slovis has the potential to be the top quarterback prospect for next year's draft. But he has to bounce back after a disappointing sophomore campaign.

    Slovis set an NCAA freshman record in 2019 with a 71.8 completion percentage. He threw for 3,502 yards with a 30-to-9 touchdown-to-interception ratio. His decision-making wasn't as crisp as a sophomore, which caused a decline in his completion percentage and average yards per attempt. His interception rate increased as well.

    Saints head coach Sean Payton is one of the best at teaching the position. Slovis' potential is far too tempting even if he doesn't quite reach his 2019 standard this fall.

    20. New England Patriots: WR George Pickens, Georgia

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    Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne are now the top two wide receivers in the New England Patriots offense after signing as free agents.

    The two targets have similar physical profiles. Both are around 6'1" and primarily win with their speed and quickness.

    Georgia's George Pickens is a different type of receiver. The 6'3" target excels at working outside the numbers and going up and plucking passes out of the air. Pickens' sophomore effort wasn't quite as good as his freshman season due to injuries. However, he projects at the type of X-receiver the Patriots thought they were getting when they drafted N'Keal Harry in the first round of the 2019 draft.

    With Agoholor, Bourne, Pickens and the weapons New England now has at tight end, quarterback Mac Jones should be able to light up a few defenses.

    21. Indianapolis Colts: OT Rasheed Walker, Penn State

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    Somehow, the Indianapolis Colts waited into the seventh round to select an offensive lineman, Will Fries, despite left tackle behind a glaring need.
    Now, the previous statement isn't to say general manager Chris Ballard should have forced his hand. Defensive end Kwity Paye was a fantastic pick in this year's first round. But the Colts had opportunities to address their offensive line well before the final frame.
    Now, Indianapolis is staring down the possibility of Sam Tevi or Julie'n Davenport starting on Carson Wentz's blind side. That's not good.
    As such, the Colts turn to Fries' old teammate, Rasheed Walker. The 6'6", 312-pound Walker started 22 straight games as Penn State's left tackle. Unless the Colts decide to do something unusual, like bump All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to left tackle, the position will need to be addressed next offseason.

    22. New York Jets (from Seattle): Edge Zach Harrison, Ohio State

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    New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas hangs his hat on building a tough team that can impose its will on opponents. More often than not, his viewpoint gets projected upon the offensive line. After all, the Jets did spend first-round picks on Mekhi Becton and Alijah Vera-Tucker in consecutive drafts.
    The credo applies to the defensive line, too.
    Head coach Robert Saleh knows how much his defensive front can benefit from an Ohio State product. Granted, Zach Harrison isn't Nick Bosa, but the former has the potential to be a consistently disruptive force.

    Harrison looked like the next future star in Ohio State's defensive end pipeline but he didn't play as well as expected in 2020 with only two sacks. Harrison will be counted upon as a full-time starter for the first time this fall and could realize enormous potential as a focal point of the Buckeyes defense.

    23. Dallas Cowboys: TE Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M

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    The Dallas Cowboys spent the majority of the 2021 NFL draft addressing last year's woeful defense. The unit needed an immense influx of talent and got it. It's time to flip the script.

    Left tackle remains a question mark because of Tyron Smith's health. Though the fourth-round selection of Josh Ball gives Dallas a legitimate developmental option.

    Tight end lacks a true threat. Blake Jarwin signed a four-year, $22 million contract extension last offseason. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending ACL injury.

    Texas A&M's Jalen Wydermyer can help make the Cowboys offense absolutely unstoppable. With the weapons the team features at wide receiver and running back, the athletic 6'5", 255-pound tight end working the middle of the field is a mouth-watering proposition.

    24. Denver Broncos: LB Christian Harris, Alabama

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    If the Denver Broncos are picking in the 20s next year, something went very right with either Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater as the starting quarterback.

    Another familiar position returns to the forefront of the Broncos' 2022 projection. Throughout the lead-up to the 2021 event, linebacker, particularly Penn State's Micah Parsons, because the most popular pairing for the Broncos with the ninth overall pick.

    What didn't Denver do? Draft a true off-ball linebacker. (Baron Browning is better playing on the edge.)

    The team still has A.J. Johnson and Josey Jewell as their inside backers, but both are free agents after this season.
    Alabama's Christian Harris became a starter in Nick Saban's defense as a true freshman. Harris led the Crimson Tide last season with 52 solo tackles and tied for second with six quarterback hits. He should just fine in the middle of Vic Fangio's scheme.

    25. Green Bay Packers: WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas

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    As the Green Bay Packers' current imbroglio with quarterback Aaron Rodgers became public knowledge shortly before the 2021 NFL draft began, the front office could have made a move that should have been done years ago to make the future Hall of Fame signal-caller happy. But it didn't happen.

    Yet again, the Packers failed to select a first-round playmaker. To be fair, general manager Brian Gutekunst didn't entirely ignore wide receiver this year. He chose Clemson's Amari Rodgers in the third round. The move has a feeling of being too little, too late.

    We might as well mock yet another wide receiver to Green Bay in hopes of Aaron Rodgers getting top-shelf help.

    Arkansas' Treylon Burks is a big and physical wide receiver. The 6'3", 225-pounder caught 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games last season. No collegiate player is better at providing a target for his quarterback.

    26. Cleveland Browns: Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan

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    The Cleveland Browns completely overhauled their defense this offseason.
    In doing so, the team signed defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney and Takkarist McKinley. Surprisingly, general manager Andrew Berry didn't add another via the draft despite the two free agents only signing one-year deals.
    Ultimately, Myles Garrett needs a long-term bookend. Maybe that's Clowney or even McKinley depending on how they play this fall. The solution is more likely to come from the draft.
    Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson fits the profile of what Cleveland looks for in its first-round selections. He plays a premium position at a pipeline program and won't turn 22 until four months after being drafted. The 6'6", 269-pound defensive end is powerful at the point of attack and would provide a physical presence opposite Garrett.

    27. Baltimore Ravens: OT Darian Kinnard, Kentucky

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    The Baltimore Ravens bring a brand of bully-ball to professional football. They run the ball better than anyone else in the league and consistently win the war in the trenches.

    The Ravens' O-line will go through a transition this fall, though. Orlando Brown Jr. is now a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Bradley Bozeman could move from guard to center. And third-round rookie Ben Cleveland has a good chance to start.
    Right tackle remains a question mark. Maybe Tyre Phillips secures the spot and it's no longer an issue. If not, Baltimore could use another tone-setter.

    Kentucky's Darian Kinnard is one of the nation's best run blockers. The 6'5", 345-pound lineman started 24 straight games at right tackle, but he'll move to the left side this fall. His size and versatility are a perfect fit for what could be a major need area.

    28. Buffalo Bills: CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati

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    The Buffalo Bills now feature one of the NFL's best all-around rosters. Concern does linger at cornerback opposite Tre'Davious White, though.

    Levi Wallace returned to the team this offseason, but he did so on a one-year, $1.75 million deal. Those aren't starting cornerback numbers.
    Bills general manager Brandon Beane didn't add much at the position courtesy of the draft. Racard Wildgoose joins the team after being a sixth-round selection. A real commitment to the position would be nice.
    Cincinnati's Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner may not look a typical first-round cornerback. He's 6'2" and quite slender at a listed 188 pounds. But Wallace isn't the biggest defensive back, either. Gardner can cover with the best of them, though. According to Pro Football Focus, the two-time, first-team All-AAC defensive back hasn't allowed a touchdown in 598 career coverage snaps.

    29. Miami Dolphins (from San Francisco): RB Breece Hall, Iowa State

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    The Miami Dolphins bypassed every opportunity to draft a running back until the 244th overall pick when general manager Chris Grier finally selected Cincinnati's Gerrid Doaks.
    Miami became a favorite landing spot for one of the top running backs in the 2021 class. The team had been linked to Alabama's Najee Harris, in particular, for quite some time. Grier decided not to pull the trigger on Harris with the 18th overall pick.

    Instead, the Dolphins could have an opportunity to land the top running back prospect in the 2022 draft.
    Iowa's Breece Hall led major college football last season with 1,572 rushing yards. The 19-year-old also finished first with 935 yards generated after contact and seven rushing touchdowns of 20 or more yards, per Pro Football Focus. Hall is a capable receiver as well. The running back snagged 46 passes through his first two seasons.

    30. Detroit Lions (from LA Rams): WR John Metchie III, Alabama

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    The Detroit Lions stake claim to the NFL's worst wide receiver corps and it's not even close.
    The idea of building the trenches on both sides of the ball as the starting point for a rebuild is perfectly fine, and the team definitely couldn't pass on Oregon defensive Kayvon Thibodeaux earlier in this mock draft. Eventually, something needs to be done at wide receiver.

    No team needs to look any further than Alabama for yet another first-round wide receiver.

    John Metchie III finished second on the Crimson Tide last season with 55 receptions for 916 yards. He helped pick up the slack created by Jaylen Waddle's injury. Metchie will take over as the Tide's top target this fall. But opposing defensive backs already know how difficult he is to defend.
    "He's a great player, very quick step, fast, will block, so you got to get off blocks with him," former Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade told The Undefeated's Lukas Weese.

    31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DT Haskell Garrett, Ohio State

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    The Ohio State Buckeyes feature a deep defensive line rotation. Even so, anytime defensive tackle Haskell Garrett took the field, he could be found in opposing backfields. The 6'2", 300-pound defensive lineman consistently reset the line of scrimmage and made life difficult for run games or quarterbacks dropping back to pass.
    Plus, Garrett brings a different level of toughness to a team. When stumbling upon a domestic scuffle last summer, the 22-year-told tried to break up the fight, only to have a gun pulled on him. The assailant fired and the bullet went through both of Garrett's cheeks.
    If that's not the type of guy that Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians loves, who is?

    Besides, Tampa Bay will require fortifications along its defensive front next offseason since Ndamukong Suh and William Gholston are free agents.

    32. Kansas City Chiefs: Edge George Karlaftis, Purdue

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    George Karlaftis' freshman season at Purdue was something to behold. The edge defender registered a whopping 17 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. His momentum didn't carry into 2020, though. Karlaftis dealt with a leg injury and then tested positive for COVID-19.
    After a lost season, 6'4", 275-pound defender must reestablish himself this fall. If he returns to form, he could be one of the most sought-after edge-rushers in the entire class. At this point, his status is based more on promise than anything.

    The Kansas City Chiefs would welcome a top talent at the end of the first round. As good as the Chiefs are, they lack punch in their pass rush. Chris Jones is often dominant working along the interior, but Frank Clark hasn't been great. Very little help exists on the edge beyond Clark, who may not even be with the team in 2022 since Kansas City can save $13.4 million with his release.


    Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
    The Wasted Decade is done.
    Build Back Better.

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    • Leslie Grossman
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      #4
      Never too soon to talk the next draft.
      Early thoughts on the top 3 picks.
      Corner, RT, and Edge to replace Harris, Bulaga, Nwosu hopefully as starters.
      This assuming Palmer meets expectations.

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      • La Costa Boy
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        #5
        Seeing a safety go at 4??? Wouldn't that be the highest drafted safety in forever?

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          #6
          Maybe this time the Chargers can select Sewell?

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          • Bolt Dude
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            #7
            Originally posted by TexanBeerlover View Post
            Maybe this time the Chargers can select Sewell?
            Ha. I’ll take it. Kid’s gonna be a stud.

            But I’ll settle for the heir apparents to CHJr and Linval.
            Our quarterback is a golden god.

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              #8
              Noah Sewell is listed as ILB but Staley would move him to edge. This is the type of edge rusher I want to pair up with Bosa.

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                #9
                Originally posted by Bolt Dude View Post
                Never too early, friends.

                Here’s my list of prospects to keep an eye on this year in college football. Feel free to add your favorite nuggets.


                Keyvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, ORE - Top 5
                Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC
                Zion Tupuola-Fetui, EDGE, WA (achilles)

                Boye Mafe, EDGE, MINN
                Tyreke Smith, EDGE, OHIO ST
                Will Anderson, EDGE, BAMA
                Myjai Sanders, EDGE, CIN
                Aiden Hutchinson, EDGE, MICH
                Nick Bonito, EDGE, OU
                Jeremiah Moon, EDGE, FLA
                Terrell Dawkins, EDGE, NCST
                Merlin Roberson, EDGE, ASU

                Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio St.
                George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue - Top 10
                Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, S. CAR

                Brenton Cox, EDGE, FLA

                Rashad Cheney Jr., DL, MINN
                Zacch Pickens, DL, S. CAR
                Jordan Davis, DL, UGA - Top 25
                Demetrius Taylor, DL, APP ST
                Haskell Garett, DL, OHIO ST

                Demarvin Leal, TEX A&M
                DJ Dale, DT, BAMA
                Corey Durden, DL S.CAR

                Noah Sewell, LB, ORE - Not draft eligible
                Owen Pappoe, LB, AUB
                Mike Rose, LB, IOWA ST
                Devin Lloyd, LB, UTAH
                Christian Harris, LB, BAMA
                Henry To’o To’o, LB, TENN
                Eric Hansford, LB, TAMU

                Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, TCU
                T.J. Carter, CB, TCU
                Josh Jobe, CB, BAMA
                Malachi Moore, CB, BAMA
                Cobe Bryant, CB, CIN
                Ahmad Gardner, CB, CIN
                Chase Lucas, CB, ASU
                Jack Jones, CB, ASU
                Eli Ricks, CB, LSU
                Derek Stingley, CB, LSU - Top 5

                Trent McDuffie, CB, WA
                Tiawan Mullen, CB, IU
                Derrick Canteen, CB, GASU
                Mykael Wright, CB, ORE
                Kaiir Elam, CB, FLA
                Isaac Taylor-Stewart, CB, USC

                Martin Emerson, CB, MS ST
                Shyheim Battle, CB, NC ST
                Karon Prunty, CB, KU
                Derion Kendrick, CB, CLEM
                Kei’trel Clark, CB, Louisville
                Marcus Jones, CB, Houston
                Avery Young, CB, Rutgers
                Sevyn Banks, CB, Ohio St. - Top 25
                Andrew Booth II, CB Clemson

                Zyon McCollum - SHSU - Top 25

                Jalen Catalon, S, ARK
                Bubba Bolden, S, MIA
                Amari Carter, S, MIA
                Kyle Hamilton, S, ND - Top 10
                Jordan Battle, S, BAMA


                Tyler Vrabel, OL, BC
                Zion Johnson, OL, BC
                Kenyon Green, OL, TAMU
                Darion Kinnard, OL, KENTUCKY
                Daniel Faalele, OT, MINN

                Nick Broeker, OT, OLE MISS
                Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NCST
                Thayer Mumford, OT, OHIO ST
                Logan Brown, OT, WISC

                Charles Cross, OT, MISS ST
                Evan Neal, OT, BAMA
                Jamaree Salyer, OT, UGA
                Tyler Linderbaum, C, IOWA - Top 15
                Cain Madden, G, MARSHALL

                Peter Skoronski, OT, NORTHWESTERN
                Jordan McFadden, OT, CLEMSON
                Dylan Parham, OT, MEMPHIS
                Joshua Ezeudu, OT, UNC
                Rasheed Walker, OT, PSU - Top 25
                Zion Nelson, OT, Miami
                Jamaree Salyer, OL, UGA


                Chris Olave, WR, OSU
                Erik Ezukanma, WR, TX TECH
                John Metchie, WR, BAMA
                Drake London, WR, USC
                Bru McCoy, WR, USC
                Emeka Emezie, WR, NC ST
                George Pickens, WR, UGA
                Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
                Treylon Burks, WR, ARK
                Thayer Thomas, SLOT, NCST
                Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio St.
                Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson

                Bijan Robinson, RB, TX
                Austin Jones, RB, STANFORD
                Eric Gray, RB, OK
                Breece Hall - ISU - Top 15

                Erick All, TE, MICH
                Cade Otton, TE, UW
                Charlie Kolar, TE, ISU - Top 25
                Jaylen Wydermyer, TE, TAMU

                Jahleel Billingsley, TE, BAMA
                Good list going into 2021 season.
                From my early grades there will be deep class of DB, EDGE, OL, RB, TE, and to a lesser extent IDL
                Last edited by like54ninjas; 05-07-2021, 10:34 AM.
                My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List

                MikeDub
                K9
                Nasir
                Tillery
                Parham
                Reed

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                • Bolt Dude
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                  #10
                  Originally posted by like54ninjas View Post

                  Good list going into 2021 season.
                  From my early grades there will be deep class of DB, EDGE, OL, RB, TE, and to a lesser extent IDL
                  I think a few of these are not draft eligible. It’s just a general watchlist that I add to here and there.

                  Super bummed about my favorite prospect, Zion Tupuola Fetui (ZTF), who tore his achilles a few weeks ago and might be out the ‘22 season. I thought he was a dark horse top-10 talent.
                  Our quarterback is a golden god.

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                    #11
                    Our quarterback is a golden god.

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                      Tuli Letligasenoa
                      Keenan Stewart
                      Palaei Gaoteote IV

                      RT Taliese Fuaga, DT Jer'Zhan Newton, NT T'Vondre Sweat, LB Cedric Gray, TE Ben Sinnott, RB Daijun Edwards, FS Cole Bishop, QB Joe Milton

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