Mark My Words (MMW): Draft Edition

[Cowboyny]

Good post, but I think Jeanty is about as can’t miss as it gets at the RB position. As long he doesn’t go to a team that doesn’t have a terrible OL I’d be shocked if he doesn’t run for 1200ish yards as a rookie.

My adds:

- Pearce could be a better Edge in the pros than Carter

- Walker is overrated

- Josh Simmons will the best OT from this class

- Jahdae Barron MIGHT be Brian Branch

- Harmon will have a similar career to Graham

- Scourton will be a bust

- Shemar Stewart will be a much better pro than college player

I think many are sleeping on Pierce as an edge rusher, I have some reservations as a run defender, but he is no doubt an elite rusher

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

What do you think happens for at least next 2 years (while he is putting on the weight) to the defense with 2 DEs at below 250 lbs in Pearce and Parsons?

Parsons was 243 when drafted and 246 now in 3 years

This is a recipe for disaster

We have not seen what he shows up at (weight wise) the Combine.

He also has a much bigger frame (purported to be 6’-4” to 6’-5”) than Parsons. I don’t think he has any issue getting to 260+ lbs.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I don’t understand so much love for Henderson, his vision is questionable at best and has durability concerns

Tyler Warren is another player who is getting overrated, Bowers was the far better prospect and it isn’t close.

Where are you getting this with his (Henderson) vision? He averaged 7.1 YPC last year. Are you suggesting he left meat on the bone, lol?

Bowers is a glorified h-back in the Cris Cooley mold. That’s not a slight on him but treating him like he’s a typically sized TE is apples-to-oranges.

 

[cnuball21]

What do you think happens for at least next 2 years (while he is putting on the weight) to the defense with 2 DEs at below 250 lbs in Pearce and Parsons?

Parsons was 243 when drafted and 246 now in 3 years

This is a recipe for disaster

You’re equating size to run defense instead of actual ability and metrics…Tank was small when he was drafted and he’s been the best run defending DE in football for several years.

Also - with a quality NFL strength program and diet 15 pounds in 6-9ish months is not difficult at all.

 

[cnuball21]

Where are you getting this with his (Henderson) vision? He averaged 7.1 YPC last year. Are you suggesting he left meat on the bone, lol?

Bowers is a glorified h-back in the Cris Cooley mold. That’s not a slight on him but treating him like he’s a typically sized TE is apples-to-oranges.

Agree - Henderson is RB2 for me and I’ll die on that hill if I need too.

He has arguably more juice than anyone in the class and is also above average as a receiver and in pass pro.

 

[visionary]

You’re equating size to run defense instead of actual ability and metrics…Tank was small when he was drafted and he’s been the best run defending DE in football for several years.

Also - with a quality NFL strength program and diet 15 pounds in 6-9ish months is not difficult at all.

Micah has put on 3 lbs in 3 years and Green will put in 18 in 1 year?

DLaw wasnt the 12 pick