A couple of DT's Im keeping my eye on

[darthseinfeld]

Gervon Dexter of Florida. 6'6 315. Has the length Quinn likes. Has the potential to be a major impact player against the run and pass. Probably already a better player than Odighizuwa. Most years I think would be top 15, but a strong DL class could push into the 20's. I think his upside is a Muhammad Wilkerson type player




Siaki Ika of Baylor. 6'4 355 This is a guy In sure will get alot of fans here just due to being a huge DT. Ika is much more that a lane clogger. He is effective and making a play on the ball carrier in run defense, and is a strong pass rusher for his size. Most places have him as a 2nd rounder right now, but I think he ends up a 1st rounder given what he is capable of doing at his size. Might not be the freak athlete Davis was, but a better overall player.

 

[cnuball21]

Ika is a beast.

One of my early top targets. Will have to check out the other dude.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Ika is a beast.

One of my early top targets. Will have to check out the other dude.

Dexter could be a riser, but this class could keep him in the 20's. 6'6 315 with impressive athleticism

 

[RS12]

Jalen Carter won't fall far enough

 

[darthseinfeld]

Jalen Carter won't fall far enough

It actually could be a pretty year to get a DT in the 20's. It looks like a fairly strong class. Just depends on how some of the tier 2 guys hold up to scrutiny during the draft process

 

[John813]

Top guys as of now are Carter and Breese, right?

If Ika can show some athletic ability at the combine some team will think he could be like Vea

 

[Mr_437]

Sign me up for a NT.

 

[DanA]

I’d rather grab a veteran in free agency upgrading on Hankins. A good 1T isn’t all that expensive and unless you get a super freak then coming out of the draft I think they take time to build the strength required to play NFL.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I’d rather grab a veteran in free agency upgrading on Hankins. A good 1T isn’t all that expensive and unless you get a super freak then coming out of the draft I think they take time to build the strength required to play NFL.

Our 3t's are pretty weak too

 

[Acceptablename]

Gervon Dexter of Florida. 6'6 315. Has the length Quinn likes. Has the potential to be a major impact player against the run and pass. Probably already a better player than Odighizuwa. Most years I think would be top 15, but a strong DL class could push into the 20's. I think his upside is a Muhammad Wilkerson type player




Siaki Ika of Baylor. 6'4 355 This is a guy In sure will get alot of fans here just due to being a huge DT. Ika is much more that a lane clogger. He is effective and making a play on the ball carrier in run defense, and is a strong pass rusher for his size. Most places have him as a 2nd rounder right now, but I think he ends up a 1st rounder given what he is capable of doing at his size. Might not be the freak athlete Davis was, but a better overall player.

I really like Ika. I also think he rises in the draft. Very surprised at his movement

 

[xwalker]

I’d rather grab a veteran in free agency upgrading on Hankins. A good 1T isn’t all that expensive and unless you get a super freak then coming out of the draft I think they take time to build the strength required to play NFL.

Yes, there are good 1techs every year for reasonable contracts.

The Raiders signed Andrew Billings for 1.05M this year.

 

[DanA]

Our 3t's are pretty weak too

It could definitely better but the jobs getting done from a pass rush perspective.

 

[timb2]

Keep an eye on Omari Thomas(6-4,325) DT Tennessee.

 

[Malhavoc]

Ika is a monster.

 

[timb2]

 

[darthseinfeld]

Yes, there are good 1techs every year for reasonable contracts.

The Raiders signed Andrew Billings for 1.05M this year.

Hankins himself is close to vet min. I could see him back in Dallas next year

 

[darthseinfeld]

Top guys as of now are Carter and Breese, right?

If Ika can show some athletic ability at the combine some team will think he could be like Vea

Yes. Carter is potential top 5, and Breese could go top 10

I could definitely see Ika being the 3rd DT, and landing in the top 15

 

[ghst187]

Guessing Hankins trade negated taking a NT prospect in the draft now…

 

[darthseinfeld]

Guessing Hankins trade negated taking a NT prospect in the draft now…

He is a free agent after the season

 

[Nova]

It actually could be a pretty year to get a DT in the 20's. It looks like a fairly strong class. Just depends on how some of the tier 2 guys hold up to scrutiny during the draft process

About time

We're almost never in a great position to take a RD1 worthy DT.