***Day Two Draft Thread***

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Blackspider214 said:
You love picking a guy that won't play one down in 2016 and has a chance to never play football ever again in an early 2nd round pick? Lol
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Man...why even post here if all you're going to do is hate? I'm sure there are plenty of message boards where you'd fit right in. Life's too short... Take your hate elsewhere.
 

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I forgot who, but someone last year brought up Collins as a guy to watch this year.
 
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From Dane Brugler's Draft Guide:

BACKGROUND: A three-star defensive tackle recruit out of high school, Collins received offers from several Midwest programs, choosing Nebraska over Missouri – also a state champion wrestler in high school. He saw playing time as a true freshman back-up in 2013 with 12 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. He became a full-time starter in 2014 as a sophomore and finished Second Team All-Big Ten honors, finishing with 45 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks and was named the Nebraska Defensive co-MVP. Collins started 12 games as a junior in 2015 and saw his production dip with 29 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, but he again earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors. He decided to skip his senior season to enter the 2016 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Compact, strapping build…impressive athleticism for the position with smooth hips and footwork…uses initial surge and body control to penetrate gaps…explosive first step to generate pop at the point of attack, resetting well after contact to mirror and stop the run…active hand use to rip-and-pull through blocks, attracting offensive holding calls…nimble on loops and stunts…plays with terrific pad level and leverage to keep blockers from his body – former wrestler and uses several of the same techniques to be effective in trench warfare…team captain with reliable football character and strong work habits…mature and family-driven – has a two-year old son (Maliek Jr.)…productive two-year starter, rarely leaving the field.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal height, length and growth potential…lacks overpowering strength to force his way through bodies with force alone…easily moved by doubles and can be washed out of the hole by angle blocks…stuck on blocks too long…still developing his counter moves, struggling if he doesn’t win with his initial step…will overrun the pocket and needs to better control his momentum in tight spaces…needs to better protect his lower body off the snap…needs to be smarter to let up and avoid roughing penalties…scheme-specific and lacks desired versatility.
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SUMMARY: A two-year starter, Collins lined up mostly at three-technique defensive tackle for the Huskers and was the team’s top defensive player the last two seasons. He won the Missouri state wrestling championship as a senior in high school with a perfect 48-0 record and those techniques and leverage tactics show up in his play on the football field. Collins is a quality athlete for the position with light feet and loose hips, but his lack of core strength and functional arm length show up often on tape, delaying his ability to unglue himself from blocks. Although he won’t be a fit for every scheme and will struggle to two-gap, Collins has the overall movement skills to develop into a penetrating three-technique for a 4-3 base defense.
 
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For all of those pining for Andrew Billings, please tell me how he's a scheme fit? He's a 1T or a nose - they signed Cedric Thornton to play the position. Billings belongs as a nose in a 3-4.
 
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