2018 Draft Chatter

[gmoney112]

Isn't he the best CB in this draft? Well, so far anyway

DJ Clark balled at Senior Bowl. I'd like him in the 2nd

 

[cnuball21]

I like Jackson, but I think he might be a limited athlete and will have to be in a zone heavy scheme.

 

[Risen Star]

THE DEEPEST POSITION IN 2018 DRAFT IS ...

I've spent the past few months combing through college tape and studying players for the upcoming draft. I still have plenty of players left to watch, but I'm starting to get a good feel for the depth of talent at each position.

While I love this group of quarterbacks, interior offensive linemen and cornerbacks, the deepest position in the draft is running back.

I have 6 running backs listed in my initial ranking of the draft's top 50 prospects, including 3 in the top 15, and I think there are several other starting-caliber players at the position. San Diego State's Rashaad Penny and Arizona State's Kalen Ballage are both big, versatile backs and they boosted their draft stock with outstanding performances in the Reese's Senior Bowl.

One player who's been mentioned a bunch in my talks with NFL evaluators is Miami's Mark Walton. He missed a lot of time last season due to injury, but his skill set is very intriguing to NFL scouts. He's drawing comparisons to Devonta Freeman.

Follow Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter @MoveTheSticks.

 

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[Tristan]

I like Jackson, but I think he might be a limited athlete and will have to be in a zone heavy scheme.

I agree, Desmond King might be a better player and could have had him in the 4th last year.

 

[Tristan]

I really love me some Nelson.

Yup! My favorite player in this draft, best guard prospect ive ever seen, he does that stuff all game is whats crazy

 

[tm1119]

Who are the best draft twitter follows by the way? Anybody besides the obvious guy provide good content?

 

[KingintheNorth]

Who are the best draft twitter follows by the way? Anybody besides the obvious guy provide good content?

My buddy Matt Miller.

 

[Risen Star]

2018 DRAFT PROSPECT SIMILAR TO VON MILLER

It might surprise some to see Boston College's Harold Landry near the top of the list in the OLB section of my positional top-five rankings, but pass rushers are always coveted at a premium and Landry remains one of the most explosive sack artists in the 2018 class.

The 6-foot-3, 250-pound playmaker finished his collegiate career with 25 sacks, 48 tackles for loss and seven forced fumbles in 38 games while exhibiting exceptional first-step quickness and athleticism. Granted, he didn't post spectacular production (five sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss) during an injury-riddled senior season, but he's only one year removed from dominating the ACC as a high-motor playmaker off the edge.

As a junior, Landry posted 16.5 sacks and 22 tackles for loss as a versatile edge rusher capable of hunting the quarterback from various spots and angles. He's one of the few disruptors in the class with the speed, athleticism, and movement skills to rush from a three-point stance or an upright position as a hybrid playmaker. With the Von Miller during his time at Texas A&M. Now, that is a helluva comparison for a top prospect based on how the Super Bowl 50 MVP has dominated the league as a pass rusher, but Landry's first-step quickness, balance and body control are eerily similar to Miller's movement skills, including the dip-and-rip move that the Boston College star seemingly stole from the Pro Bowl pass rusher.

In a draft where pass rushers are in short supply, I expect Landry to climb the charts as draft day approaches. -- Bucky Brooks

 

[Risen Star]

POTENTIAL DRAFT STEAL ALERT!

Here's a name to remember: Notre Dame wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. I recently completed my study of his game film, and I came away very intrigued.

He has outstanding size, quickness and route-running savvy. However, his production fell off this fall. He caught 58 balls and 9 touchdowns as a sophomore but he only hauled in 33 balls and 5 touchdowns this past season. After watching all of his targets from the 2017 season, the drop-off in production is easily explained. Yes, he has a couple drops, but the lack of accuracy at the quarterback position was the main reason for his disappointing numbers. He consistently created separation down the field, only to see the ball fly out of reach.

St. Brown has a complete tool set to be a quality starting NFL receiver. I think teams will see the same thing. I value him as a second-round player and he could end up being a steal in April. -- Daniel Jeremiah

 

[Nightman]

POTENTIAL DRAFT STEAL ALERT!

Here's a name to remember: Notre Dame wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. I recently completed my study of his game film, and I came away very intrigued.

He has outstanding size, quickness and route-running savvy. However, his production fell off this fall. He caught 58 balls and 9 touchdowns as a sophomore but he only hauled in 33 balls and 5 touchdowns this past season. After watching all of his targets from the 2017 season, the drop-off in production is easily explained. Yes, he has a couple drops, but the lack of accuracy at the quarterback position was the main reason for his disappointing numbers. He consistently created separation down the field, only to see the ball fly out of reach.

St. Brown has a complete tool set to be a quality starting NFL receiver. I think teams will see the same thing. I value him as a second-round player and he could end up being a steal in April. -- Daniel Jeremiah

His father is one of those Lavar Ball type head cases

Him and his brothers seem well adjusted but his Dad scares me when these kids get freedom

 

[Risen Star]

His father is one of those Lavar Ball type head cases

Him and his brothers seem well adjusted but his Dad scares me when these kids get freedom

Anyone who would pick that name for their son is suspect to say the least.

 

[Bigdog]

I really love me some Nelson.

Me too but there is no way he can make it to us unless there some miracle.

 

[Nightman]

Anyone who would pick that name for their son is suspect to say the least.

He has 2 brothers and their names are just as bad and the father just added the Saint part

His name is John Brown but he didn't want them to have slave names...... he said St Brown would pop on a jersey....... yes he thought about this 20 years ago when he planning on having kids

He was a Mr Universe so is big on genetics and married a "Big German woman for her genes" not how she looked in jeans

 

[KingintheNorth]

His father is one of those Lavar Ball type head cases

You are not wrong. The St. Brown family is the football version of the Ball's.

USC just signed one, Amon-Ra St. Brown, one of the top WR's in the country.

 

[reddyuta]

You are not wrong. The St. Brown family is the football version of the Ball's.

USC just signed oned, Amon-Ra St. Brown, one of the top WR's in the country.

Wow, 2 god names.hope the kid lives up to it.

 

[Nightman]

Wow, 2 god names.hope the kid lives up to it.

Like I said the kids are good kids........ 4.0 GPAs...speak several languages and excel at sports

Dad is just one of those Todd Marinovich types.... too much PR and control

 

[Risen Star]

Exactly. No matter how much you study as a fan you are evaluating partly blind. You are not privy to the interviews and medicals. You don't have all the information to truly make an informed decision.

 

[cnuball21]

POTENTIAL DRAFT STEAL ALERT!

Here's a name to remember: Notre Dame wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. I recently completed my study of his game film, and I came away very intrigued.

He has outstanding size, quickness and route-running savvy. However, his production fell off this fall. He caught 58 balls and 9 touchdowns as a sophomore but he only hauled in 33 balls and 5 touchdowns this past season. After watching all of his targets from the 2017 season, the drop-off in production is easily explained. Yes, he has a couple drops, but the lack of accuracy at the quarterback position was the main reason for his disappointing numbers. He consistently created separation down the field, only to see the ball fly out of reach.

St. Brown has a complete tool set to be a quality starting NFL receiver. I think teams will see the same thing. I value him as a second-round player and he could end up being a steal in April. -- Daniel Jeremiah

Can't wait to see this dude at the combine, one of my top players to watch.

Also - kudos for an awesome thread RisenStar.