Lets Rank the DT in the Draft post Senior Bowl

[Macnalty]

FIRST ROUND DTs: Can we pass on any of these guys at 18

Star Lotulelei, Utah : Star is a disruptive force and a load to handle for any guard or center one-on-one.
Sheldon Richardson, Missouri : Never stops exploding off the ball and into his opponent on every snap
John Jenkins, UGA Jenkins displays an impressive combination of power and grace.
Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St. : Has some intensity issues and runs out of gas
Sharrif Floyd, Florida : all around the DLine this guy excels
Kawaan Short, Purdue : Senior Bowl moved him into the late first we will not see him in the second RD at our pick.


SECOND ROUND DTs:

Jesse Williams, Alabama
Sylvester Williams, UNC
Brandon Williams, Missouri S. State

THIRD ROUND DTs:

Bennie Logan, LSU
Kwame Geathers, UGA


FOURTH ROUND DTs:

Jordan Hill, Penn St.
Akeem Spence, Illinois

FIFTH ROUND DTs:

Everett Dawkins, Florida St.

My personal opinion is DT/DE in the first, best value vs OLine

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by Macnalty

FIRST ROUND DTs: Can we pass on any of these guys at 18

Star Lotulelei, Utah : Star is a disruptive force and a load to handle for any guard or center one-on-one.
Sheldon Richardson, Missouri : Never stops exploding off the ball and into his opponent on every snap
John Jenkins, UGA Jenkins displays an impressive combination of power and grace.
Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St. : Has some intensity issues and runs out of gas
Sharrif Floyd, Florida : all around the DLine this guy excels
Kawaan Short, Purdue : Senior Bowl moved him into the late first we will not see him in the second RD at our pick.


SECOND ROUND DTs:

Jesse Williams, Alabama
Sylvester Williams, UNC
Brandon Williams, Missouri S. State

THIRD ROUND DTs:

Bennie Logan, LSU
Kwame Geathers, UGA


FOURTH ROUND DTs:

Jordan Hill, Penn St.
[View Full Quote]Akeem Spence, Illinois

FIFTH ROUND DTs:

Everett Dawkins, Florida St.

My personal opinion is DT/DE in the first, best value vs OLine

I'd put Jordan Hill in the 2nd or 3rd.


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[jobberone]

I didn't know Geathers was from the Georgetown clan. That'll be three in the NFL.

[Macnalty]

Originally Posted by Rack Bauer

I'd put Jordan Hill in the 2nd or 3rd.


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RB I like his motor, 2nd seems ambitious, I am probably like you and think there is going to be a run on the Dlineman in this draft and that some will be picked earlier than we are slotting. In the second and third I would have a hard time picking him compared to the other talent. Of course I am no scout only a reader of the football media. My claim to fame last year was having Danny Coale in my mock. I did have Hanna as a UDFA.

[DBOY3141]

Wouldn't be surprised if Williams from UNC goes in the 1st. If he has a good combine, look out. He can play.

[jterrell]

Originally Posted by DBOY3141

Wouldn't be surprised if Williams from UNC goes in the 1st. If he has a good combine, look out. He can play.

in a normal year for DT maybe.

This year? Very doubtful. This is a creepysick class.

[RS12]

Star wont be there at 18 so: 1) Richardson has double digit sack ability.

2) Floyd also can collapse pocket

2A) Short maybe the best fit for this defense

[jterrell]

diff schemes will lead to diff rankings.

i will try to be scheme agnostic as possible here.

Star Lotulelei, Utah: Top 3-4 or 4-3 Nose Tackle. Had Ngata-like potential and strength.
Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St.: Could be dropped but size is a huge advantage here. Can play any DT spot.
Sheldon Richardson, Missouri : 3 tech or 3-4 DE. Very disruptive player. A lot of JJ Watt in him. Cocky as can be. Has swagger galore.
Kawaan Short, Purdue: Showed at Senior Bowl he could provide consistent effort and beat single-teams with ease.
John Jenkins, UGA: Looks the part and has tons of potential. Need to see more from him every down.
Sharrif Floyd, Florida: Great athlete who can play 3 positions in a 4-3. May not be dominant at any of them though. Will need more technique work. 3-4 DE could be a nice home.
Datone Jones: I think this guy can gain another 10 pounds and play a 3 Technique for you. So quick off ball inside. Reminds me of Ratliff with a bit less mass. Not an anchor guy but real value an inside pass rusher.

[Macnalty]

Originally Posted by RS12

Star wont be there at 18 so: 1) Richardson has double digit sack ability.

2) Floyd also can collapse pocket

2A) Short maybe the best fit for this defense

Oh I agree Star will be gone in the top ten easily. I am in agreement with your rankings although I think Richardson would be the best fit for this defense.

[Macnalty]

Originally Posted by jterrell

diff schemes will lead to diff rankings.

i will try to be scheme agnostic as possible here.

Star Lotulelei, Utah: Top 3-4 or 4-3 Nose Tackle. Had Ngata-like potential and strength.
Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St.: Could be dropped but size is a huge advantage here. Can play any DT spot.
Sheldon Richardson, Missouri : 3 tech or 3-4 DE. Very disruptive player. A lot of JJ Watt in him. Cocky as can be. Has swagger galore.
Kawaan Short, Purdue: Showed at Senior Bowl he could provide consistent effort and beat single-teams with ease.
John Jenkins, UGA: Looks the part and has tons of potential. Need to see more from him every down.
Sharrif Floyd, Florida: Great athlete who can play 3 positions in a 4-3. May not be dominant at any of them though. Will need more technique work. 3-4 DE could be a nice home.
[View Full Quote]Datone Jones: I think this guy can gain another 10 pounds and play a 3 Technique for you. So quick off ball inside. Reminds me of Ratliff with a bit less mass. Not an anchor guy but real value an inside pass rusher.

I did not think of adding Datone Jones to the DT list. He could be a 3 technique and he really has a good motor.

[supercowboy8]

Originally Posted by Macnalty

I did not think of adding Datone Jones to the DT list. He could be a 3 technique and he really has a good motor.

I would only want Jones at SDE but could slide to DT in the nickel

Also im sad to see Brandon Williams in the 2nd.
I have liked him since he was said to be a 5th.

[Risen Star]

1. Lotulelei
2. Richardson
3. S. Williams
4. Floyd
5. Short

[Pessimist_cowboy]

IMO short is the best DT in this draft period . He has a burst that few men have at that size .

[Macnalty]

Originally Posted by Pessimist_cowboy

IMO short is the best DT in this draft period . He has a burst that few men have at that size .

Remember for the DT we need a great 3 technique and a road grader next to him playing the 5 technique, we know that the 3 technique is who will be driving the Delorean, he must be relentless and powerful to use a movie metaphor the plutonium for the flux capacitor. Short is high grade plutonium. Some of the others are Road Graders. I hope we have multiple options.

[Avery]

Star won't be there, but anybody else is a possibility.

Great DT draft and we can snag a good one.