I didn't see the point on giving a top 200 prospects list, so I just did the top 100 and let you into my brain for the reasoning behind the selections. Enjoy!
1)
Tavon Austin WR
Unbelievable talent. Incredible playmaker. Austin
is just a swaggy individual. He has a Ferrari engine, only guy in this class
with that sixth gear, a la Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson I feel has lost that
gear in his time in the pros. Austin won’t get hit as much so that shouldn’t be
a problem. While being a Ferrari, he has the acceleration and agility of a
Porsche. He’s just zips in and out of cuts and his short burst quickness. I
like a comp to Antonio Brown. He’s a guy that can do it all for a team. He has
more speed and quickness than Antonio Brown so he will be a better pro than
Brown. Is a player like that worth #1 overall? It’s debatable but five years
from now I’ll be the one laughing when I have Tavon Austin and you have player
X. Tavon Austin is a 2 minutes of tape guy. You watch for 2 minutes and stop
watching. Kid can play.
2)
Eric Fisher OT
At the end of the day, I prefer
Fisher’s potential to Joeckel’s current ability. You could probably also argue
Fisher has a better skillset currently. Competition was a concern but he blew
that away at the Senior Bowl. If we were talking pure “locks” in the draft he
would be right behind Tavon Austin but he finds himself here at #2 overall. Obvious comp is a Joe Staley
and the CMU connection is there. Gotta love the Chippewas. I don’t think the
comp is that farfetched and this guy has Pro Bowl potential written all over
him. Ability to get off the ball has him edge Joeckel.
3)
Ezekial Ansah DE/OLB
I think Ziggy could play either DE or OLB in the 3-4 because
hell he played about every position at BYU. I stumbled on a BYU game and I
heard them talking about this ex-track guy who could end up being a 1st
round pick. That man was Ansah and as I watched him I was impressed with his
pop at the line I just question if he has the strength to hold at the point of
attack in a 3-4. Granted he is still learning the game. I like his potential
more than Dion Jordan but I think he has a lower floor. He is very fast, quick,
and explosive. He has extremely long arms 35 ½ so that should help him with
moves in the pass game and when he gets stronger to support in the run game.
Stronger than I anticipated with 21 reps. A major gamble but the gamble could
pay off in the dividends of the next JPP
4)
Dion Jordan DE
A high ceiling, low floor player. This is a pure potential guy. There is
plenty of speed, pass rush skills there it’s just can he be taken to the next
level. Specifically, he needs to add weight to his upper body. If I had a top
pick I would want a guy like this but you’re not getting the second coming of
LT or anything like that. His stats in college scare me. I believe his stock is
in inflated but in a draft of not many top guys his potential has NFL people
going crazy. I would be surprised if he
contributes early and I believe his best fit will be in a 4-3 or a LOLB in a
3-4 where he faces the RT
5)
Luke Joeckel OT
Good left tackles aren’t something you see every day. I
believe he has the ability to be a good left tackle. I wouldn’t call him a
Boselli or even a Jake Long but he has the ability to play 16 games each year
at an extremely high level. Low ceiling, high floor player. Pretty safe pick.
6)
Chance Warmack OG
In terms of pure football player he could be one of the few
that finds himself in the Pro Bowl consistently every year. Guards are
generally devalued on draft day because hell you can find one off the street
and generally you won’t notice too much of a difference. Against some of the
best competition in the SEC he dominated opponents. Another guy that is a
“lock” great NFL player.
7)
Geno Smith QB
Just because he is a QB I give the nod to Vince Young, I
mean Geno Smith here. He is heads and shoulders above the other QBs in this
very weak draft class. He is mobile and has the best arm of the class. Ability
to read a defense like Vince concerns me. Is he a one read guy that won’t make
it in the NFL? QBs are a position that needs to be overdrafted because if you
don’t have a good QB you will never win. Do I think Geno Smith has Franchise QB
potential? NO. But I do think in a weak draft and with teams at the top of the
draft in need of a QB he could be a top 15 guy in the league. How does that
RGIII trade look now? You get Hall of Fame guys like Luck and RGIII at 1 and 2
respectively and then this year you get a Geno Smith in the top 5. That’s the
draft for you.
8)
Lane Johnson OT
Very athletic guy and that is what you want out of your
current left tackle in the NFL. These guys on defense are getting faster and
faster so the offensive lineman must keep up so that’s why I like converted
tight ends to be my offensive tackles. Johnson is one of these converted tight
ends.. Long arms, strong, fast, athletic, good 3 cone and 20 yard short
shuttle. Tested out better than almost everybody in those categories and he is
not just a workout warrior. He is an outstanding football player. Also had the
best 10 yard dash out of the big 3 OT’s so you know he can get off the ball
well.
9)
Jonathan Cooper OG
Could be the best offensive guard this class when it’s all
said and done. He was much stronger than I anticipated and his 33” arms where
longer than I thought. The importance of that is he’s not just popping the
bench off his chest and extending arms a foot. How that translates to the NFL
is getting under the defensive linemen’s pads before he gets under yours. He
has excellent pulling skills and is the most agile OL of this class. Another
very safe pick.
10)
Shariff
Floyd DL
As I watched games this year I kept noticing this guy on the
Florida defensive line that just kept running through the opposing offensive
line like it was a bunch of high school kids. I had no idea he would jump all
the way up to #1 or #2 on people’s boards. I don’t know how much potential is
left there but he is a very good player. When I watched him I was hoping he
would fall to the 20’s but he might not
get past Jacksonville if they prefer a safer pick to Dion Jordan. Floyd checked in at a good 40 4.9. He has the
ability to play 4-3 DT or 3-4 DE. His versatility has helped his stock
throughout the process. He’s an athletic guy and I was impressed with his 3
cone quickness but why didn’t he do the bench? Is he a more quick than strong
guy?
11)
Star
Lotuleilei DL
Early on in the draft process I stumbled on a Utah-USC game.
Lotuleilei played well but I was expecting this dominant force that couldn’t
even be stopped by a double team. I thought I was getting Haloti Ngata and I
got Star Lotuleilei. It was kind of a bummer. The heart condition has checked
out so I’m glad everything is okay there and he has regained much of his draft
stock that he has lost. 50% of 1st rd defensive lineman bust and I
would be surprised if he was one of those busts
12)
Sheldon
Richardson DL
He has
everything you want in a DL in terms of strength-speed combo. No question about competition playing in the
SEC this year. He is a 4-3 DT prospect and I think he can really shine there.
He’s got long arms, strong, and athletic. When you find players like him in the
interior line they can really be game changers. I just hope he goes to a 4-3
defense as a 3-4 might not be the right fit. He might be able to do it anyway
because he is that good. Wanted to hate this guy from the hype he got, but it
was warranted. Bright future.
13)
Xavier
Rhodes CB
This is the best CB of this class. He can hit in the run game, which is part of
the reason I like him. He is a tall, tough, physical, CB. He reminds me of a
Pittsburgh Steeler CB. Explosive 11’ broad jump is outstanding and also
recorded a 40” vertical which is the standard of great CBs. Being 6’2” also
helps him even more. He has excellent ball skills and is a sound tackler, which
is rare for the position, maybe why some see him as a potential safety. You
never like hearing that about the top CB of the class but I think he is a
football player and can flat out play anywhere you put him. He has super long
arms for a CB and that can help him get his arms on the WR in press coverage.
Outstanding height, speed, that can handle even the elite WR like a Megatron.
Flashed againt elite competition at Florida State against Alshon Jeffery and
DeAndre Hopkins. Pro Bowl potential.
14)
Dee
Milliner CB
Okay finally found a more reasonable draft stock spot for
this guy. I believe a top 5 pick for CB is reserved for the elite of the elite.
Deion Sanders and my dude Patrick Peterson should be some of the only guys
worthy of a pick that high. Why? Because generally the CB is going to get
burned 50% of the time anyway and those special guys get burned less than that.
Plus both of them had elite punt return ability. 20 yard shuttle concerned me
for Milliner as maybe the quicker receivers can beat him with a quick move off
the line. His long speed is not a problem and should have the ability to
recover if beat early in the route. He has good ball skills, vertical, and can
make splash plays for the defense. Quicker WRs could definitely give him a
problem. I would love to see him and Tavon Austin go at it all day.
15)
Justin
Hunter WR
Another guy I am just absolutely in love with. He reminds me
of Mr AJ Green. Similar slender build and long strider. Both 6’4” smooth route
runners with GREAT speed, 4.40, for a man of his size. His knock is not going up and
getting the ball like AJ Green and sometimes loses concentration and drops
passes. In a very deep WR class, he’s a no brainer as the #2 guy. If you want
to go for a home run, he’s your guy
16)
Arthur
Brown LB
Look for the guy with the ball and that’s where you will
find Arthur Brown. He is a fast pursuing 3-4 ILB or 4-3 OLB. He profiles well
at either because he is somewhat like a Derrick Brooks type LB. Ran a 4.58 and put up 21 reps on the bench which is more
than I anticipated. I was expecting more in the 12-15 range so I was pleasantly
surprised. Not as explosive as you want but neither was Derrick Brooks. Brooks just
flowed to the ball and so does Brown so that's why I like the Derrick Brooks comp.
17)
Cordarrelle Patterson WR
Outside of Tavon Austin, Patterson is probably the 2nd
best playmaker in this draft. I think he is a dynamic player and can take it to
the house on any play. He has good height, speed, agility numbers. He can make
people miss and many times watching him I thought what does he think this is
high school but he made it happen. He won’t get away with that in the pros but
he is an unbelievable athlete that can help on screens, short passes, returns
and is generally a threat everytime he touches the ball. A little raw but he is
a high ceiling, low floor player. Hands are suspect at times and I would like
to see him catch with his hands more and run better routes. I like this kid a
lot. Rare talent.
18)
DJ Hayden
CB
An interesting story and stories like this make you all warm
inside. Got hit in practice and was having trouble breathing. Had to have an
operation where they cut open his sternum and literally open him up. Had a
problem with a vessel in his heart and they had to perform surgery. 50% of
people with this injury die before they even get to the hospital. I like this
kid already. When watching his game film you can see that he is a special
talent. He isn’t shy in the run game and has a big time acceleration and that
is the source of his 4.40 speed. Ran a 4.4 five months after his surgery. He
has excellent ball skills and had he not gotten the injury would surely be a
top 15 selection. I would sure wish to be a fly on the wall in some of the
interviews he had with teams.
19)
Datone
Jones DE
Here is a Jones. Not the Jones you expected in this spot but
Jarvis Jones has to wait his turn for his poor workouts and other red flags. I
quickly fell in love with Datone Jones after the Senior Bowl and he has
maintained that stock throughout the process. He is a 3-4 DE type and has it
all for the position. He has excellent pass rushing moves for the position. He
played all over on the UCLA DL this year and put up decent numbers. He consistently
beat offensive linemen at the Senior Bowl as well as his time at UCLA this
season. Excellent motor, chiseled body, and just generally one of my favorite
guys this draft. Another 1st rd DL that won’t be a bust. Solid
player.
20)
Jonathan
Cyprien S
He’s not going to be confused with Ed Reed but this kid
profiles more as a strong safety, not free safety. He has a nose for the ball
and isn’t shy to hit in the run game. He has good speed in the 40 for a strong
safety, 4.55, and is also a very good vertical and broad jumper, so he is an
explosive guy. Pretty good strength for a DB with 19 reps. This is the highest
you will see this guy rated but he is by far the best safety in this class. He
is a bit of a risk coming from a small school but he solidified his status as a
player at the Senior Bowl.
21)
Barkevious Mingo DE
I
have him solely as a 4-3 DE. Mingo has speed and can rush the passer. He needs
three other guys on the OL that can help take the burden off of him. He is very
athletic. I repeat he is very athletic. Had a 4.58 40 and almost a 40” vertical
which is kind of freakish for a defensive linemen. Bench could be a concern as
he didn’t test out there but is speed and agility compensates for any lost
strength.
22)
Desmond
Trufant CB
He makes plays. He forces fumbles, deflects passes,
intercepts passes. He has excellent speed as well as quickness. Prototypical
size and also has a good vertical. No wonder he can cover WRs. Tackling is a
work in progress but in terms of a system that doesn’t rely on CBs that have to
have such an impact in the run game he would make an excellent fit. Rich blood
lines and a guaranteed #1 or #2 CB on your team. Pretty safe pick.
23)
Tyler Eifert
TE
With the ever-growing need for TEs in the league this guy
will be a little overdrafted. He definitely has the game to warrant this level
in the draft. I love his natural pass receiving skills. He high points the
ball, has great speed, and has potential to be a dual threat as a blocker and
receiver. Not sure he has much potential left but he’s like a 78-84 overall
Madden TE
24)
Alec
Ogletree LB
He looks faster on film than he timed. Despite the “red
flags” I really love this guy. He sometimes misses tackles and doesn’t wrap up
all the time but he is a former safety so he is just getting used to the
position. He’s a little lean and could use some work in the weight room but
after a few years I think he could be very much like Lawrence Timmons of the
Pittsburgh Steelers. Timmons didn’t time well either but he just flies around
on the field and Ogletree does the same. Possible off the field concerns in the
future. I hope he grows up. You can still Swag and be smart about it.
25)
Damontre
Moore DE/OLB
He ran a slow time in the 40 but I don’t think he looks that
slow on tape. Contrary to Jarvis Jones, who to me appears to be that slow on
tape. Moore has length that helps his cause so he looks fluid out there and has
no problem getting to the QB. Much more in the hybrid model checking in at 6’4”
250. Pretty athletic as well had a great vert so really he is just one of these
hybrids that’s not as athletic as the speedsters but he’s no slouch either.
Could probably work on strength as I don’t think he is ready to assume the role
of ROLB and handle LT in the NFL
26)
Gavin
Escobar TE
Probably my favorite prospect this draft. Any great QB will
say they prefer to have a great TE to a great WR and it makes perfect sense bc
every baby ioves his blanket. The comp on this guy is Tony Gonzalez. He has
better speed on tape than he timed and is what I call a vacuum when he catches
the ball. Just sucks it right up. Dynamic player, true junior, so he’s still
developing and maturing as a young man. Blocking could use some work but he
needs to add weight and a good TE coach can rectify some of his problems. He
has the frame to easily add weight. Future red zone nightmare and Pro Bowler.
Absolute stud.
27)
Sylvester
Williams DL
He’s a pretty versatile DL that can play in either scheme.
Not quite as good as Sheldon Richardson but the athleticism and strength are
definitely prevalent. He is pretty quick off the ball for a big man. Put up the
standard 30 reps for DL and has above average arm length. That shows he is
stronger than his shorter comrades and will help him get arms on OL before they
get him. Could be a good pro.
28)
Menelik Watson OT
He is just a massive man. He is really just learning the
position and members of Florida State say he might be the most athletic guy on
the team. 3 cone drill might show he might be best suited to play right tackle
in the NFL. In film, I like his ability to shuffle his feet and get in position
head on to neutralize the defensive lineman or linebacker. Only put up 19 reps
and the fact he should play on the right side and he has above average length
arms makes me not worry about his strength. I expect him to keep increasing his
strength in his time in the league. He might fall of bit because of concern of
only playing RT but I think he can be a Pro Bowl type player on that side.
29)
Manti
Te’o LB
Could be the definition of a low ceiling player. Might need
great players around him to be great. Nevertheless, he had a great season and
no one can take that away from him. He is much improved in coverage and is a
sound tackler. I think a 3-4 might be better for him so he doesn’t have to cover
as much ground but the whole fake girlfriend I’m over it. I’m pretty confident
why I know he did it but I don’t care the kid can play ball.
30)
Johnthan
Banks CB/S
Some have talked about him as safety and after watching this
guy I believe he is best suited for a zone scheme. The fact he doesn’t have
elite speed sometimes hurts him but when you have him cover an area he does a
good job of reading the QB and making a play on the ball. He does okay in man
coverage but much better in a zone. He is very tall for a CB and has pretty
good athleticism. Short area quickness is pretty good and is an average leaper
for a good DB measuring in at 35” vertical leap. Put up decent numbers on the
bench for a DB considering he has longer arms than his comrades. Long arms should
help him get his jam if he has to play press and drop in a cover two if that’s
the scheme he ends up in. Good, not great, player.
31)
Kenny
Vaccaro S
The
way I would describe him as he has a great burst but then the RPMs slowly go
down from there. You see him fly to the ball, but then he seems to slow up, he
just doesn’t have that elite speed that you want in a safety. He has good size
and is a good tackler. He makes plays in the secondary roaming back there at
free safety I just wonder if the pro game is a little too fast for him. He has
a limited ceiling but he will be a starter in the NFL. I would stay away
because you can get better talent down the line for much better value.
32)
DJ Fluker
OT
Offensive tackles, QBs, and pass rushers are the ones that always
get overdrafted because they are at a premium. I like Fluker. He is nowhere
near the big three OT’s this year but he can play at a high level. He played
against SEC competition this year and more than held his own. He has the
longest damn arms I have ever seen at 36 ¾
He is a little slow off the ball so I have no worries about him playing
RT in the NFL I just wonder if he can stick on the more desired left side.
33)
Tank
Carradine DL-Hybrid
Tank
Carradine DL? Yes. He is a DT/DE hybrid, a position that gets no talk. Just
because he is rated this low doesn’t mean I view him as a bust, I would just
use him in a different way than most teams do. I very much see a lot of Justin
Tuck in him. I believe these type of guys are best suited for some type of
amoeba defense where they can play an interior line position. But Justin Tuck
plays DE. True. But Tuck isn’t a tank. He’s a baby tank. I don’t believe Tank
has the speed to play OLB and I guess he is best suited as a DE in a
4-3 alignment for the way NFL teams will use his services. His 4.75 40 shows he is
just a hair slow to handle the position, but he is so strong he could handle
going up against a guard. He is as strong as a tank, hence his name, and like
Tuck, he can get after the passer. If you can put these athletic guys on the
field at the same time that can do multiple things you can make a QB shit his
pants all day long. Ideally I want no players committed to rushing the passer on a given play, that way a QB has to account for all 11 guys because he doesn't know where the rush is coming from. Sometimes a team rushes two and drops nine but the QB knows those DL won't be dropping back in coverage. Mark it down, a DE/DT hybrid is one of the rarest positions
in all of football and he is one of those guys. If this position caught on in
the copycat NFL he would surely be a top 25 guy. ACL injury also knocks him
down a bit. I absolutely love this guy, but not as a 3-4 OLB.
34)
Jarvis
Jones LB
Great pass rusher. Played against top competition and led
the league in sacks but I question his speed and a few other things. I don’t
think he is big enough to play 3-4 OLB so he is limited to a 4-3 LB. I also
question his medicals that caused many other NFL players to retire. He ran a
4.94 and many players have overcome that with game speed but that still scares
me if he is expected to drop back in coverage. He has excellent pass rushing
moves and is a good tackler but he is a little overrated in my opinion.
35)
Bjoern
Werner DE
I believe I’ve spotted two of the most overrated guys in the
draft in Werner and Jones so that’s why I have them both as rated as 1st-2nd
rd grades. Werner is not as athletic as I would like so he can only play a DE
in a 4-3 alignment in the pros. He is a strong, high motor, relentless player
in pursuit of the QB. A pretty good tackler and pass rusher but the thought of
him playing OLB in a 3-4 should not be tried.
36)
Jesse
Williams DL
He is very strong and quick for his size. I believe he has
the ability to play generally anywhere in a 3-4 alignment. I think he could
play NT in a pinch but with his quickness and he can definitely pull off as a
3-4 DE because generally you don’t need someone with elite speed or pass rush
skills. I would put him as a 3-4 DE and have him handle his offensive lineman
making it much easier for the OLB to wreak havoc on the QB. Do NOT run at this
guy. It’s a waste of your time because he’s played a lot of nose and they had
to generally use two guys on him to neutralize him.
37)
Jamar
Taylor CB
Here’s a very athletic CB. He can definitely support in the
run game and is a great blitzing CB, probably the best in the class. He is strong as an ox putting up 22 reps for a
CB is a top performer for the position. Granted having shorter arms helps him
there, but that will hurt him in jump ball situations. He has elite speed and
pretty good short area quickness. Has below average height at 5’10” ½ but since
he is well built I would not worry about his durability. A playmaker.
38)
DeAndre
Hopkins WR
Here we got Nukeee. He is a pretty dynamic playmaker and is
a safe investment. The comp I give him is Roddy White and he should go in a
similar spot as the Atlanta Falcons WR. While he has the nickname Nuke he
doesn’t have the speed you would expect. He is great with getting YAC and has
pretty sure hands. Long arms, and big paws are two great measurable to have for
a WR. His straight line speed checks out but the 20 yd shuttle you can see his
side to side change of speed is not very good. Often I would see defenders
closing in on him and he didn’t have that gear to squirt through and find his
way in the endzone. That would be a knock on his straight line speed. However,
he still makes plays just like Roddy White but doesn’t really wow you with his
speed or quickness.
39)
Ryan
Nassib QB
Generally I like him more than Geno Smith but there are some
few things in his game that piss me off and he doesn’t have a strong of an arm
as Geno. His value is much more realistic so that also improves my like for
him. The first thing I like about him is his mobility in the pocket. A west
coast system probably suits his game the best because he is a good thrower on
the run. One of the knocks I have on him is because he doesn’t have elite size
he doesn’t drive off his right foot in the pocket he kinda does that Drew Brees
tippy toe shit. His game is somewhat in the mold of Aaron Rodgers and Jake
Locker. He isn’t as athletic as Locker and probably a better thrower than
Locker and not as good of a thrower as Rodgers. He is a little older being that
he is already 23 but he’s the 2nd best QB in this class.
40)
Eric Reid S
This kid lays the lumber. He may be a free safety but I
think he might be better suited in the box. He doesn’t have the elite speed I
need in my center fielder. The center fielder needs to be able to cover 2/3 of
the outfield and that’s basically what I want in my free safety. He has a good
frame and is an athletic guy. He recorded a great vertical and broad so you
know he is an explosive player but he is more of an athlete than a speed guy.
He does have great short area quickness showed by his 10 yd split and 20 yd
shuttle, so once he gets going he maxes out and maintains that speed.
Obviously, if I saw him in person and saw his MPH max after about 25 yards I
could show you this. Normally, this wouldn’t matter, except he’s a free safety
and you want that guy to get there fast and furious. Fast as is quickness and
furious as in top speed. Should be a little more in there in terms of
potential, so he is also a part projection pick. All in all, I like the kid but
wouldn’t like him that much in round one.
41)
David
Amerson CB
I just don’t get it. I don’t know why people dog my dude. He
is a playmaker in terms of constantly intercepting the ball. He doesn’t
necessarily fly around the field and cause turnovers that way but he is a CB
and his job is to make sure the other guy doesn’t get the ball and get the ball
himself as much as possible. He does that. Two years ago almost broke the NCAAF
record for INTs in a season and this year still managed to have 5 INTs with teams
not testing him as much. He has prototypical size 6’1” and speed 4.44. He has
longer arms than most of his shorter CB counterparts and also had a decent
vertical coming in at 35.5”. Pretty strong CB and helps in the run game. Some
say he may have to move inside to FS and I think he can play well at either
position. He’s one of my favorite 2nd rd prospects.
42)
Margus
Hunt DE
The combine warrior. The unknown warrior. The ageless
wonder. He kind of came out of nowhere
and he’s already 25. He’s very athletic and is a monster checking in at 6’8”
280 LBs and 4.6 speed. A physical freak but that doesn’t translate to the field
all the time. Unbelievable athlete. 38 reps and 34.5 inch vertical. Love his 3
cone drill and I usually equate that to ability to get after the QB. For a DL,
his 3 cone was off he charts. Blocked 8 FGs in his career, which is like LaVar
Arrington legend. He could either be the next JJ Watt or next combine
millionaire. I see the splash plays and then sometimes don’t. Sometimes I
wonder if being a 25 yr old man and playing against boys helped him. Major HR,
major strike out swinging kind of guy. No doubles here.
43)
Kyle Long
G/T
Maybe a little high here but you can’t put a price on
athletic, raw OL with rich bloodlines. Well, because Kyle Long is the only one
like that. Just getting used to the position, a former college pitcher at
Florida State so that might show what kind of freak we are talking here. Known
as the best athlete in the Long family and I like his athleticism obviously and
his strength-height combo. He is versatile and a bit of a project but he is
worth the gamble in the middle of the 2nd round.
44)
Matt Elam
S
I wish he was a little bit taller. I wish he was a baller.
No he can ball but when I watch him play you can clearly see he is a vicious
tackler. I love that. I like he has decent acceleration and top end speed. I
like he is generally in position and seems like a knowledgeable player. He has
leadership qualities. I don’t like that when he finds himself out of position he
doesn’t turn around to make a play on the ball or when the ball is above him he
goes for the read the WR eyes. The problem is since he is only 5’9” bigger WRs
will be able to make those plays against him and then he walks back to the
huddle all pissed. I question his ceiling and could be just a middle of the
road starting safety.
45)
Keenan Allen WR
Ok Mr. Keyshawn Johnson. That’s what I think about when I
see Keenan Allen. He is just too talented in natural wide receiving skills to
drop him any further. He has the best hands in the draft for wide receivers. He
is just too damn slow. If he was shorter he would be a day three pick but he is
still a solid 6’2”. His junior year he ran a 4.5 and if that is what is true
speed is then he won’t have a problem. When watching him on tape he doesn’t
look that slow but he doesn’t look that explosive either. He should be a 1,000
yards a year kind of guy
46)
Justin
Pugh T/G
I stumbled on this guy earlier in the year and was like no
one gets by him. I was excited to see him declare but as the process went on he
had some things that I didn’t like. He checked in with short arms and that is
one of my biggest things when it comes to OL. He is able to compensate for that
with his athletic ability and always being in position. He also never
participated in the bench press so with having shorter arms I would expect him
to be somewhere in the mid 30 reps and I can imagine the reason he didn’t is
because he would do around 20 reps which would drop him at least a round in the
draft. Having shorter arms and being as athletic as him are reasons I could see
him becoming an effective guard in the NFL if the whole OT thing doesn’t work
out.
47)
Jamie
Collins LB
This guy is another one of my favorite 2nd rd
propsects. His tape looks great. He has prototypical measurable for a 3-4 OLB
at 6’3” 250 and runs a 4.6. He has good, not great short area quickness but for
an OLB I’m more concerned with the 10 yd split and he is very good in that
regard. He is a freak jumper so you know he has a strong lower body. The best
broad jump I’ve ever seen for a LB at 11’7” and also recorded a 41.5”
vertical jump. When you also add in the fact he put up 19 reps and you can see
these attributes it adds up to a good player. I think he has more untapped
development as well, so he could get even better.
48)
Quinton
Patton WR
Another excellent WR for this DEEEEEEEEP WR draft. He is
very quick off the ball. Decent, not great height at 6’. He has 4.44 speed and
is a more quick than fast WR. He has the speed to separate but his best skills
come in the quick slants and the shorter routes where the CB can’t keep up with
his moves. He has good hands and can make plays. A pretty dynamic playmaker and
he is a sure thing WR. He won’t ever be a #1 WR, but he will be a solid #2 for
a long time.
49)
Kevin
Minter LB
How fall will Mr. Minter tumble? On tape playing in the SEC
he looks great. I really enjoyed him making plays this past year. He had over
120 tackles and was constantly making plays for that defense. He is a decent
athlete in terms of make up. He is strong but you have to be an ILB and shed
blocks. He is on the shorter end but I’m
not really concerned with that. I like him but if he fails it will be due to
not being able to handle the speed of the game. I really wish he would do some
speed exercises and I think he has a strong work ethic to do such a thing.
50)
Da’Rick
Rogers WR
I call this guy baby T.O. He is a strong, physical
playmaker. He has a bit of attitude to him and when he runs after the catch he
carries people with him. He displayed those skills at the combine where he had
some of the best broad and vertical jumps. He is a tall WR checking in at 6’2”
½ . The only reason he isn’t full T.O. is because he doesn’t have that elite
speed and he only checks in at 4.5. He is the only true physical WR of this
class and I want a blend of physical, elusive, and fast WRs. I consider him a
better investment than a 6’ guy with 4.5 speed like a Robert Woods. He has so
called baggage but that is a bunch of nothing to me. I love this kid, another
one of my favorite prospects of this class.
51)
Philip
Thomas S
52)
Zach Ertz
TE
53)
Khaseem
Greene LB
54)
Larry
Warford G
55)
Robert
Woods WR
56)
Johnathan
Hankins DL
57)
Giovani
Bernard RB
58)
EJ Manuel
QB
59)
Eddie
Lacy RB
60)
Tyrann
Mathieu CB
61)
Brandon
Williams DL
62)
Terrance
Williams WR
63)
John
Jenkins DL
64)
Shamarko
Thomas S
65)
Kawann
Short DL
66)
Terron
Armstead OT
67)
DJ
Swearinger S
68)
Aaron
Dobson WR
69)
Sio Moore
LB
70)
Matt
Barkley QB
71)
Alex
Okafor OLB
72)
Stedman
Bailey WR
73)
B.W. Webb
CB
74)
Marcus
Lattimore RB
75)
Markus
Wheaton WR
76)
Robert
Alford CB
77)
Jon
Bostic ILB
78)
Tharold
Simon CB
79)
Brian
Winters G
80)
Mike
Glennon QB
81)
Blidi
Wreh-Wilson CB
82)
Bennie
Logan DL
83)
JJ Wilcox
S
84)
Jordan
Poyer CB
85)
Knile
Davis RB
86)
Travis
Kelce TE
87)
Andre
Ellington RB
88)
Darius
Slay CB
89)
AJ Klein
LB
90)
Brian
Schwenke C
91)
Michael Buchanan OLB
92)
Barrett
Jones C/G
93)
David
Bakhtiari OT
94)
John
Simon DE/OLB
95)
Dallas
Thomas OT
96)
Marquise
Goodwin WR
97)
Tyler
Bray QB
98)
Vance
McDonald TE
99)
Christine Michael RB
100)
Travis Frederick C
