From now until the draft Im gonna post a list of players Im keeping an eye on. Im go9ing to do round 1 this week, round 2 next, then 3, then 4, then back to one until the draft First Round: Pick 16 or 17 Louis Nix DT, ND: A 350 lb DT may not seem like a fit in a Tampa 2, but Nix is very good at penetrating gaps andd applying quick pressure. Could be a good fit for the 1 Tech Ra'shede Hageman, DT, Minn: The top 3 tech in the draft would be a nightmare in the middle. Not as quick as Jernigan or Sutton, but a better overall prospect Will Sutton, DT, ASU: Prototypical smallish, quick Tampa 2 3 tech. Probobly has more upside then Jernigan, but a lower floor Timmy Jernigan, DT, FSU: Another prototypical 3 tech, probably more of and instant gratification pick then Sutton, which may be what we need Stephon Tuitt, DE, ND: Not quite sure where Tuitt would play in our defense, but thats not a bad thing. He has the skill to play outside on the OT or inside in the 3 tech position Kony Ealy, DE, Mizzou: The best pure pass rushing DE we will have availble to us. Ealy may need some refinement coming off the snap, but is an excellent pass rusher and an athletic freak. Reminds me a bit of Aldon Smith coming out of Mizzou Trent Murphy, DE, Stanford: Very productive DE at Stanford, like Ealy, is a very athletic pass rusher that needs some refinement as he was stuck inbetween a 3-4 OLB and a 4-3 DE at Stanford Blake Bortles. QB, UCF: Dallas I believe will have the tail end of the first round QB class available to them (although alot may ride on Hundley), perhaps with a trade up a few spots (12ish) Right now I believe that will be either Bortles or Manziel. Bortles is a very strong NFL prospect that may have been a sure fire top 5 pick if this class wasnt so deep at the top. He very well may still be, but right now I think he loses out to Hundley and Carr and possibly Manziel Johnny Manziel, QB, TAM: Of the top QB, Manziel IMO is the most likley to be attainable, doubtfull he slips to 16/17, but could possibly be had for a slight trade up. I think he will lose out to the top QB's due to size and attitude issues
You've got some talented guys on that list. I don't think Nix will get as low as 16,if he's there at 8 the Vikings are a strong chance of taking him.As for the QBs,I've read scouts who think Manziel could be a 2nd or a 22nd pick and Bortles is a guy that some think would be better of staying in college to refine his technique.
Nix is the least likley of the DTs to be there but with the chance 5 QBs go in the top 15, talented guys get pushed down
lol @ Maycock.. But he was right. He really hasn't done much in Minnesota. I like your list. I will be cfreaking in on it. :beer:
2nd Round: Aaron Donald, DT, PSU: Another protypycal playmaking 3 Tech, may be too small right now to be an every snap player in the NFL. May wear down laye as a rookie. Very dynamic 3 Tech Ego Ferguson, DT, LSU: Underrated prospect who excells both at the point of attack and attacking gaps. Could play either 1 or 3 Tech Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU: Unreal athlete for his size, reported to have a 4.7 40 yard dash. Needs alot of work, but he is an extremely athletic 3 Tech with a high motor Scott Crichton , DE Oregon State: Very polished DE, doesnt have elite upside, but should be an instant contributor. High motor Demarcus Lawrence, DE Boise State: Very good array of pass rush moves. While very stong, needs to add size Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinnios: QB from Romos Alma mater is going to be a fast riser. Excelent arm, release and very accurate. Probobly a better raw QB then most of the first round class, but needs to adjust to the level of competion, which keeps him out of there clbutt. Could be a first rounder Brett Smith, QB, Wyoming: Underrated prospect who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Very good arm, with solid athletism. Needs work on his footwork and a bit of a gambler
3rd Round Micheal Sam, DE, Mizzou More production in college then his teammate Elay, but not as good a prospect. A smallish DE that has desceptive strength. Similar to Dumerville Kareem Martin, DE, UNC Martin is a freak athlete that needs to develop his pass rushing moves. Very powerful player who is more with deceptive quickness, Martin plays more of a finness game. Could be the steal of the draft Morgan Moses, RT, Virginia Huge RT with nimble feet, needs to keep his weight in check. Comparable to Andre Smith with his combination of size, athletisms and nastiness Jawuan James, OT, Tennesse Excellent RT prospect, reminds me a bit of Tyron Smith when he played RT in 2011 Dion Bailey FS, USC Heady Safety is an excellent Cover 2 Safety with ties to current DC Monte Kiffen. Would give us depth in 2014 (bye bye Jeff Heath) and push Church out in 2015 and form a potentially dynamic tandem with JJ Wilcox James Wilder JR, HB, FSU With Murray durability always a concern and contract running out in the next couple years and Randle not distinguishing himself, a quality runner should be on the radar if on is a good value/scheme fit. That would be Wilder in the 3rd. A gamer with excellent power and burst, he would be they type of player who can get Murray of the field for a few drives a game and preserve his effectivness while at the same time being 120 yard game threat if Murray goes dow
Brandon George did an article in the Dallas Morning News where he listed 25 players that the Cowboys coaching staff will keep an eye on while they're down in Mobile for the Senior Bowl. Here's the link: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/da...-senior-bowl-seeking-rookies-who-can-help.ece