2020 Draft Prospect Discussion

[Topcat]

Clemson RB Travis Etienne going back to school .....kind of a shocker.

Wow, the RB choices just tightened up a bit...good thing this draft is still deep in good RB's...

[sonorajim]

Wow, the RB choices just tightened up a bit...good thing this draft is still deep in good RB's...

Agree about RBs. I enjoyed watching LeMay in the Shrine game. Several will show well in Sr Bowl & combine. There will be good choices mid-late draft, priority UDFA.
If we get quality OL blocking, RB will not be a problem.

[Charge!]

Brown had a bad game against Bama but it’s a true outlier from what I can tell
still, it’s important to consider, I still like him at 6

FWIW Voch also didn’t like Joey Bosa much as a prospect

he loved Bosa....... saying he would be a very solid every down DE in NFL..... he just did not think he was elite because he compared his speed to von miller........he also falsely thought Bosa was greatly halp[ed by all the great Ohio state other defenders ...... it turned out that yes, speed wise Bosa is not von Miller(very few people are that quick), but after seeing him and the other ohio state players from that team playing in NFL, it is clear that Bosa made all of those guys look like great players when they were not.....

overall i like Voch's reviews and breakdowns...... he had James rated highly.... he had Adderley as best safety and best FS by far last year.......looking forward to see a healthy Adderley.....

[Charge!]

18. Jacob Eason – Washington

Preseason Rank: 36; Week 6 Rank: 11; Week 12 Rank: 25

Eason flipped back and forth from near-elite to shaky almost on a whim. Fortunately for him and his projection at the next level, his peaks completely outweighed his valleys in 2019. He had 10 games with game grades above 70.0 but had three game grades lower than 60.0. Eason was a completely different quarterback when pressured, again fortunately for him and his NFL projection, that is an incredibly unstable metric from one year to the next. When he was kept clean, he was the nation’s ninth-ranked quarterback by passing grade, completing 227-of-315 passes for 2,741 yards and 20 of his touchdowns. His 81.4% adjusted completion percentage when kept clean from pressure ranked the 10th-best in the country as he was absolutely dominant when given time to throw.

https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-rankings-starting-quarterback-rankings-for-2019

that is his problem..... cannot make any plays when under any kind of pressure, which means in NFL he will suck big time......

[Charge!]

69. Jordan Love – Utah State

Preseason Rank: 20; Week 6 Rank: 66; Week 12 Rank: 78

Throwing the sixth-most big-time throws in the country, Love counteracted his 31 big-time throws with another 26 turnover-worthy passes, ranking as the fourth-most. He was a high variance quarterback who was his best when he got the ball out of his hands quickly. He led the country with eight turnover-worthy passes on throws 3.0 or more seconds after the snap, and he was just one of eight quarterbacks to throw 22 or more big-time throws in less than 3.0 seconds after the snap. Simplifying the game for him made life easier, but the fact that he was under pressure on 145 of his 524 dropbacks certainly didn’t help there as he really struggled when pressure was registered this season.

Love is exactly the kind of loser with big skills that stupid chargers management would draft..... maybe even at number 6..... some draft boards have chargers reaching for love at #6.... and others with our 2nd round pick....... Love was not consistent in college .....no QB ever becomes more accurate in pros..... they become even worse cause the competition is better...... if you are not the best or 2nd best in college you really suck........sometimes the best and 2nd best QB's also suck like Mariotta and the TB QB ......

sometimes there are no great QB's in the draft.... this year there are 2..... no more.......

[richpjr]

Love is exactly the kind of loser with big skills that stupid chargers management would draft..... maybe even at number 6..... some draft boards have chargers reaching for love at #6.... and others with our 2nd round pick....... Love was not consistent in college .....no QB ever becomes more accurate in pros..... they become even worse cause the competition is better...... if you are not the best or 2nd best in college you really suck........sometimes the best and 2nd best QB's also suck like Mariotta and the TB QB ......

sometimes there are no great QB's in the draft.... this year there are 2..... no more.......

If any board actually had the Chargers taking Love with the 6th pick, you should absolutely not spend any time on that board.

[21&500]

Love is exactly the kind of loser with big skills that stupid chargers management would draft..... maybe even at number 6..... some draft boards have chargers reaching for love at #6.... and others with our 2nd round pick....... Love was not consistent in college .....no QB ever becomes more accurate in pros..... they become even worse cause the competition is better...... if you are not the best or 2nd best in college you really suck........sometimes the best and 2nd best QB's also suck like Mariotta and the TB QB ......

sometimes there are no great QB's in the draft.... this year there are 2..... no more.......

He’s had a different coordinate and/or headcoach every season
he has potential
day 3

[wu-dai clan]

Matt Peart.
Round 4 OT Connecticut.
astounding wingspan of 86.18"
Oh my !!

[wu-dai clan]

Nick Harris 293#
Must add 10/15#.

[Topcat]

Matt Peart.
Round 4 OT Connecticut.
astounding wingspan of 86.18"
Oh my !!

Nice find, Wood. Some scouts claim he's not nasty enough. Here's some info on him:

2020 NFL Draft Prospect of the Week: UConn offensive tackle Matt Peart

This week's featured non-Power 5 prospect of the week is Connecticut Huskies offensive tackle Matt Peart, a player who has disappointed many scouts eyeing him as a day three pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

It’s been another painful season for the Connecticut Huskies, as the team regularly gets their doors blown off and the program was recently kicked out of the American Athletic Conference. UConn has just two wins this season to follow up a single-win season last year. They have not won a conference game in more than two years and no player was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. UConn offensive tackle Matt Peart is about the only bright spot on the roster, yet the talented offensive tackle draws a variety of opinions around the league.

Peart was a player who grabbed my attention as a redshirt freshman in 2016 for several reasons. He looked imposing on film, he easily moved his large frame around the field, and the Huskies had so few players worth scouting that Peart really stood out.

He’s a college right tackle who possesses the movement skills, footwork, and agility to move to the left side. Peart blocks with terrific leverage for an offensive lineman who legitimately measures 6-feet-7-inches and easily gets out on the second level, showing the ability to hit a moving target or adjust to knock speed rushers from their angle of attack. He uses his long arms (reportedly over 35 inches) to keep opponents away, makes excellent use of positioning as well as angles to seal the edge or keep defenders from the action.

There is one aspect of the game Peart lacks that is a major red flag – a killer instinct and nasty attitude. In three years of watching his film, I’ve never seen him look like a blocker hellbent on finishing off opponents, playing through the whistle, or working to finish blocks.

That is a problem many are aware of.

Entering the season, Peart was graded by scouts as early as a fourth-round pick to as late as a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. I was consistent in my assessment of the senior – he was a fifth-round prospect who had enough playing ability to move into the second round if he picked up the intensity.
I’ve yet to see it happen in 2019.

In many ways, Peart reminds me of his former teammate Obi Melifonwu, a second-round selection of the Oakland Raiders in 2017 and a player that’s been a major bust. Peart, like Melifonwu, is a prospect with a world of physical skill yet someone who comes across on film as soft.

Following a surprising 56-35 win over UMass, the UConn Huskies host Navy on Friday night, a team that doesn’t know the word stop and possesses the top defense in the AAC. The game is likely to be a blowout loss for the Huskies, but Peart’s ability to stand up against a competitive defense is something that must be closely watched.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2...le-matt-peart/

[like54ninjas]

ALEX TAYLOR (OT) - SCSU - 6’ 8” 308# - 11” Hands - 36.18” Arm length - 88” Wingspan

big dude, very good feet, small school, gotta love the length

[Fleet]

DJ Mock

The NFL has released the list of underclassmen that have been granted early entry to the 2020 NFL Draft, ushering in the official start to Mock Draft season! With 93 days until Round 1 kicks off in Las Vegas, here's my first look at how the first 32 picks of the 2020 draft class could play out.

NOTE: The final draft order may change depending on the outcome of Super Bowl LIV.



PICK

1


Joe Burrow - QB



School: LSU | Year: Senior (RS)

Burrow doesn't have elite arm strength, but he checks every other box, and he's a beautiful fit in the Bengals' offense.





PICK

2


Chase Young - Edge



School: Ohio State | Year: Junior

The Redskins already have some talented pieces on the defensive line, but Young is a once-in-a-decade talent.





PICK

3


Jeff Okudah - CB



School: Ohio State | Year: Junior

Detroit could easily auction off this slot to those teams in search of a quarterback. If the Lions stick and pick, Okudah would provide a much-needed upgrade in their secondary.





PICK

4


Mekhi Becton - OT



School: Louisville | Year: Junior

Dave Gettleman loves big, physical football players, and they don't get any bigger than Becton (listed at 6-foot-7, 369 pounds). He is a mauler in the run game, and he's shockingly nimble in pass protection.





PICK

5


Tua Tagovailoa - QB



School: Alabama | Year: Junior

Tua does come with durability concerns, but it's a risk worth taking for the QB-starved Dolphins. He can sit behind Ryan Fitzpatrick for a season while he recovers from hip surgery.





PICK

6


Jedrick Wills - OT



School: Alabama | Year: Junior

The Chargers are in the QB market, but they also have a desperate need to upgrade the OL. Wills is a rock-solid player, and he'll start from Day 1 at right tackle for the Bolts.





PICK

7


Derrick Brown - DT



School: Auburn | Year: Senior

Matt Rhule will be given the time to build this team the right way, and that starts with upgrading in the trenches. Brown is one of the top three or four talents in this draft class.





PICK

8


Tristan Wirfs - OG



School: Iowa | Year: Junior

The Cardinals need to protect their investment in Kyler Murray. Some believe Wirfs will stay at tackle in the NFL, but I see him as an All-Pro-caliber guard at the next level.





PICK

9


Isaiah Simmons - S



School: Clemson | Year: Junior (RS)

Pairing Simmons with last year's first-round pick, Josh Allen, will give the Jaguars two elite defensive athletes to build around. He can play linebacker or safety.





PICK

10


Andrew Thomas - OT



School: Georgia | Year: Junior

The Browns must upgrade their offensive tackle situation. Thomas has some areas for improvement, but he'll be too tempting to pass up.





PICK

11


K'Lavon Chaisson - Edge



School: LSU | Year: Sophomore (RS)

General manager Joe Douglas is desperate to upgrade the OL, but in this scenario, the run at the position has already taken place. Chaisson is an outstanding athlete and would fit smoothly into the Jets' scheme.





PICK

12


CeeDee Lamb - WR



School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior

The Raiders need more playmakers. I believe Lamb is the best receiver in this draft class.





PICK

13


Jordan Love - QB



School: Utah State | Year: Junior (RS)

The Colts haven't publicly committed to Jacoby Brissett as their starter in 2020, and Love is simply too intriguing to pass up. He might need to sit for a year, but the payoff could be huge.





PICK

14


Justin Herbert - QB



School: Oregon | Year: Senior

Teams are all over the map on Herbert. However, he does fit the profile for Bruce Arians -- he's big, strong and smart.





PICK

15


Jerry Jeudy - WR



School: Alabama | Year: Junior

Jeudy would give the Broncos one of the most exciting collections of young skill-position players in the league. Adding him to a group that already includes Drew Lock, Courtland Sutton, Noah Fant and Phillip Lindsay would strike fear into opposing defensive coordinators.





PICK

16


A.J. Epenesa - Edge



School: Iowa | Year: Junior

The Falcons have tried and failed to land a consistently productive edge rusher. Epenesa doesn't have the highest ceiling, but I believe he'll be a dependable 8-to-10-sack performer at the next level.





PICK

17


Xavier McKinney - S



School: Alabama | Year: Junior

McKinney is the best safety in the draft, and he addresses a glaring need for the Cowboys.





PICK

18


D'Andre Swift - RB



School: Georgia | Year: Junior

Swift is a special player and would team with Tua to create some excitement in Miami.





PICK

19


Patrick Queen - LB



School: LSU | Year: Junior

The Raiders need to get faster and more dynamic on defense. Queen plays sideline to sideline, and he's outstanding in coverage.





PICK

20


C.J. Henderson - CB



School: Florida | Year: Junior

The Jaguars have a need at cornerback, and Henderson is widely viewed as the second-best player at the position in this draft class.





PICK

21


Henry Ruggs III - WR



School: Alabama | Year: Junior

Speed! The Eagles are focused on getting faster this offseason, and Ruggs is the most explosive player in the draft.





PICK

22


Tee Higgins - WR



School: Clemson | Year: Junior

The Bills need to add a big-bodied playmaker. Higgins is a jump-ball specialist.





PICK

23


Grant Delpit - S



School: LSU | Year: Junior

The Patriots could look at an offensive lineman here (see: Michigan center Cesar Ruiz), but they need to add some youth and athleticism at the safety position, as well.





PICK

24


Justin Jefferson - WR



School: LSU | Year: Junior

Jefferson is very precise as a route runner, and I love his toughness. He'll fit perfectly next to Michael Thomas.





PICK

25


Javon Kinlaw - DT



School: South Carolina | Year: Senior

I have Kinlaw rated very high, and this would be too much value to pass up at this spot. He is a physical freak.





PICK

26


Austin Jackson - OT



School: USC | Year: Junior

The Dolphins' offensive overhaul continues with a very athletic offensive tackle. Jackson is only 20 years old, and he has tremendous upside.





PICK

27


Ross Blacklock - DT



School: TCU | Year: Junior (RS)

Blacklock is one of my favorite prospects in the class. He's a much better player than former teammate L.J. Collier, whom the Seahawks selected in the first round last year.





PICK

28


Kenneth Murray - LB



School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior

The Ravens love shopping at Oklahoma. Murray is a dynamic athlete, and Baltimore needs an upgrade at the linebacker position.





PICK

29


Marlon Davidson - Edge



School: Auburn | Year: Senior

Davidson has inside/outside versatility, and he plays extremely hard. He would join Jeffery Simmons to give the Titans two young building blocks up front.





PICK

30


Laviska Shenault - WR



School: Colorado | Year: Junior

The Packers don't pick WRs in the first round, but Shenault is more than just a receiver. He can line up in the backfield and move around the formation to create mismatches in Green Bay's favor.





PICK

31


Zack Baun - Edge



School: Wisconsin | Year: Senior (RS)

Baun can play on the edge or off the ball. His athletic ability and versatility would fit well in Steve Spagnuolo's defense.





PICK

32


A.J. Terrell - CB



School: Clemson | Year: Junior

Terrell had a rough game vs. LSU in the national championship, but the rest of his tape is very good. He has size, length and instincts.



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