Official 2018 Draft Thread- We Have the 17th Pick

[Formula 21]

And the mock drafts seem to be reaching a consensus that the Bolts are getting Payne.

[bonehead]

The latest Casserly. Draft has the Bolts getting Derwin James

[charger1993]

The latest Casserly. Draft has the Bolts getting Derwin James

Id cry tears of joy. Im already tearing up just thinking about it

[charger1993]

Prisco's lastest mock has LBs going 8, 10 and 12. Vander Esch going at 8. WTF? Why is this unimportant position flying up the board?

If vander esch goes top 10 ill fall out my chair into a heart attack

[Attack]

The latest Casserly. Draft has the Bolts getting Derwin James

If Derwin is there at 17, I would take him over a D-lineman. I am in the D-line bandwagon for pick 17, and I just don't see Derwin lasting that far. But, if he does, I'm sold.

[richpjr]

It would be really hard to pass on James if he somehow feel to us, but I still think we need to fix the middle of our dline or linebacker.

[chargerkdb]

He is about the same size as roquan smith. Two birds with one stone

[bonehead]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000925097/article/fiveround-mock-draft-saints-trade-up-for-baker-mayfield?akmobile=ios&akcarrier=other

[Formula 21]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...kcarrier=other

[Formula 21]

Sleeper
Tarvarius Moore, S, Southern Miss


The 6-1, 195-pound Moore caught my attention with a scintillating pro day that included a 4.32-second 40-yard dash, a 38.5-inch vertical leap and an 11-foot, 1-inch broad jump. When a player produces speed and explosive numbers like that, it requires an extra look at the game tape because those traits are going to be highly coveted by NFL teams. What I found on tape was a safety with good size, play speed that matched his timed speed as well as the smooth footwork and athleticism needed to handle his coverage duties. Moore has cover skills and he's a downhill run supporter. He has quality ball skills and instincts. Somehow, Moore wasn't invited to the NFL Scouting Combine and has flown well under the public's radar, but NFL teams are all very well aware of him. He's likely to come off the board on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) of the draft. He has the potential to be a good NFL starter.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Given the soft Safty market I question the value of drafting one high in any draft. I'm less so but still hesitant to invest a top pick in an ILBr as good linebackers can always be found. I'd rather build the DT and rushing personnel before getting a LBr or a Safety in this draft. I think it's a better use of resources.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Looking at the past few drafts very few OTs have gone in round one. The college game is not providing top tallent that translates to early success at the position. I would be disappointed it we draft an OT at 17.

Having said that teams need OT tallent as evidenced by all the trades this off-season. If a run starts before or after 17 it could help drop better players.

[Classic]

I think all the top LBs all go Top 15, as that position is harder to replace than a interior DL. LVE has really shot up the draft boards and I see James and Vea long gone. Depending on how the team feels about Payne or Evans, I see that being their pick.