2017 Official Draft Thread - Round 1

[Formula 21]

This is my cluster.


4. Jamal Adams, S, LSU, Jr., 6-0, 211, 4.48
It is easy to mistake Adams for former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu, given their similar instincts and highly aggressive playing style. Like Mathieu, Adams has the agility and speed to handle coverage duties on slot receivers, with soft hands for the interception, and is a tenacious run defender. Adams' kamikaze style can lead to occasional mistakes, but he is always around the ball.

5. Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford, rSoph., 6-3, 272, 4.85
After focusing on seniors and fourth-year juniors through much of the season, scouts are still just starting the evaluation of Thomas and a host of other gifted redshirt sophomores. Once they do, you can expect his name to shoot up draft boards as quickly as he has mine. Thomas was as impressive on a snap-to-snap basis as any prospect in the country in 2016, demonstrating the initial burst, power and advanced hand usage to earn comparisons to Rams star Aaron Donald.

[Bearded14YourPleasure]

Either of the S or Thomas would be my preference. Williams wouldn't upset me but he's the only offensive player I feel that way about.

[WindsorUK]

Any word on how Hooker's surgeries went?

[Formula 21]

I worry about an inexperienced S, Hooker, being our last line of defense. Especially since he reputed isn't a great tackler.

[WindsorUK]

I worry about an inexperienced S, Hooker, being our last line of defense. Especially since he reputed isn't a great tackler.

Did not know that he wasn't a good tackler. That said, too many young defensive backs coming into the league with absolutely no ability to tackle whatsoever! Most are looking for the big hit( see Addae) or the strip. Do they not teach hit and wrap anymore?

[Fleet]

Inexperienced hookers have less diseases.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Inexperienced hookers have less diseases.

Plus you can get them cheeper!

[Classic]

I hope Jonathan Allen can fall to #7 and be our pick. Safest pick next to Garrett.

[Boltx]

You guys want us drafting a safety with the #7 pick...?

LOL?

Do we never learn?

[Bolt-O]

Free Safety was the weakest position on the D last season. On offense, it was the tackles. However, I don't like drafting just because of need. I think they should just go BPA, and if it's a safety, so be it. I'd prefer Edge, if Ingram doesn't stay. At #7 none of the tackles are worth it. I actually think the move north will help in re-signing Ingram, I don't think he thought the lights were bright enough in San Diego.

[Fleet]

Id go edge with Ingram signed. You can use Bosa in a Watt type roll and have a Watt/Clowney/Mercilus type situation with Thomas/Ingram/Bosa.

Even without Watt the Texans had a really solid D this year. We are a couple players away on D. Thats it. Safety/Edge. With slot/DT depth.

We can probably get the D set on Edge/Saftey/Slot this draft. And then pick up some offenseive help as well. With how deep WR is i wouldnt mind seeing of there is a massive steal in the 3rd or 4th.

Lots of ways to go. The draft isnt loaded with elite talent. But there is in the top 6-8 picks or so. So we should be golden at 7. With really good value the rest of the way.

Anyways lll check back in a few days to see if anyone responded in this thread. lol

[Millionaire Wussy]

FLEET, who is Thomas? Did I miss him in 2016?

Never mind. The guy from Stanford. Would be fun to have him and Bosa on the same team. No doubt.