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2016 NFL Draft Big Board 1.0
February 8, 2016 10:03 AM By Jeff Cavanaugh
Some people like to do Big Boards leading up the the NFL Draft that include 32 guys since there are usually 32 picks in the first round. This year, there are only 31 because the Patriots are cheaters (allegedly? Do I have to say that? They got punished, so I’ll call them cheaters). I’ve studied about 120 players in this draft class so far (with @BryanBroaddus and @ktfuntweets), so my first big board is just going to be comprised of the 17 players that I have first round grades on at this point in the process.
Note: This is not necessarily the order that I would pick them in. For instance, I have Noah Spence ahead of Joey Bosa, but I don’t know that I’d pick them in that order because of scheme fit. I have Ezekiel Elliott as the 3rd best talent in the draft but positional value of RB means I may not take him in the top 5. I have Jared Goff as the 7th best player but I’d absolutely take him with the #4 pick if I were Dallas because of positional value of QB.
1 – Myles Jack – UCLA LB – I can’t think of a LB prospect that I’ve seen that has the physical abilities that Jack does. Some point to his production numbers as a possible knock on him, but what he is asked to do on that defense isn’t conducive to 100+ tackle seasons. He can outrun RBs, cover WRs and shed OL with power
. Tough to block on the move. His ceiling is sky high.
2 – Laremy Tunsil – Ole Miss OT – He’s just a rock solid all-around step in starter at LT for whoever takes him. Able to generate power in the run game despite them setting up in a 2 point stance. Gets away from the line well, strong base, technically sound.
3 – Ezekiel Elliott – Ohio State RB – Zeke has everything you want in a RB. Combination of speed/power, vision, make ’em miss ability. It’s all there. He’s an outstanding blocker and shows natural hands out of the backfield. For a guy his size I was surprised by his lateral ability to make guys miss in tight spaces.
4 – Noah Spence – Eastern Kentucky DE – The best pass rusher in this draft class. Spence has the bend that can be the difference between a great athlete and a great pass rusher. Ability to win around the corner and inside once the OT across from him is worried about his speed. Impressive
instant acceleration and closing burst to get to the ball carrier. Motor that doesn’t stop. Might be at his best in a Von Miller type role in a 3-4 where he can rush off the edge from a stand up spot. Not the sort of run stopper you’ll get from Joey Bosa or Shaq Lawson, but his ability to get the QB is outstanding.
5 – Laquon Treadwell – Ole Miss WR – Don’t need a lot of words for this one. If you told me the guy wearing his uniform was Dez Bryant, I’d almost believe you. The tape, the strengths and weaknesses, they’re the same player. Would like to see him develop as a route runner, but his ability to high point the ball, catch the contested ball, work after the catch with power etc. all compares to #88.
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/02/08/2016-nfl-draft-big-board-1-0/
February 8, 2016 10:03 AM By Jeff Cavanaugh
Some people like to do Big Boards leading up the the NFL Draft that include 32 guys since there are usually 32 picks in the first round. This year, there are only 31 because the Patriots are cheaters (allegedly? Do I have to say that? They got punished, so I’ll call them cheaters). I’ve studied about 120 players in this draft class so far (with @BryanBroaddus and @ktfuntweets), so my first big board is just going to be comprised of the 17 players that I have first round grades on at this point in the process.
Note: This is not necessarily the order that I would pick them in. For instance, I have Noah Spence ahead of Joey Bosa, but I don’t know that I’d pick them in that order because of scheme fit. I have Ezekiel Elliott as the 3rd best talent in the draft but positional value of RB means I may not take him in the top 5. I have Jared Goff as the 7th best player but I’d absolutely take him with the #4 pick if I were Dallas because of positional value of QB.
1 – Myles Jack – UCLA LB – I can’t think of a LB prospect that I’ve seen that has the physical abilities that Jack does. Some point to his production numbers as a possible knock on him, but what he is asked to do on that defense isn’t conducive to 100+ tackle seasons. He can outrun RBs, cover WRs and shed OL with power
. Tough to block on the move. His ceiling is sky high.2 – Laremy Tunsil – Ole Miss OT – He’s just a rock solid all-around step in starter at LT for whoever takes him. Able to generate power in the run game despite them setting up in a 2 point stance. Gets away from the line well, strong base, technically sound.
3 – Ezekiel Elliott – Ohio State RB – Zeke has everything you want in a RB. Combination of speed/power, vision, make ’em miss ability. It’s all there. He’s an outstanding blocker and shows natural hands out of the backfield. For a guy his size I was surprised by his lateral ability to make guys miss in tight spaces.
4 – Noah Spence – Eastern Kentucky DE – The best pass rusher in this draft class. Spence has the bend that can be the difference between a great athlete and a great pass rusher. Ability to win around the corner and inside once the OT across from him is worried about his speed. Impressive
instant acceleration and closing burst to get to the ball carrier. Motor that doesn’t stop. Might be at his best in a Von Miller type role in a 3-4 where he can rush off the edge from a stand up spot. Not the sort of run stopper you’ll get from Joey Bosa or Shaq Lawson, but his ability to get the QB is outstanding.5 – Laquon Treadwell – Ole Miss WR – Don’t need a lot of words for this one. If you told me the guy wearing his uniform was Dez Bryant, I’d almost believe you. The tape, the strengths and weaknesses, they’re the same player. Would like to see him develop as a route runner, but his ability to high point the ball, catch the contested ball, work after the catch with power etc. all compares to #88.
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/02/08/2016-nfl-draft-big-board-1-0/
