2016 NFL Draft: Bold Opinions and Initial Prospect Rankings for Each Position

[RS12]

Bold Opinion: I would draft Dak Prescott over Connor Cook and Christian Hackenberg.

Analysis: What an intense way to start off this piece, but this is not because I am completely enamored with Dak Prescott as much as it is that I just do not want to touch the other two quarterbacks. I think both Cook and Hackenberg have some incredible tools to work with including their size and arm strength, but I’m just not convinced that either of them will have success in this league. Sure, Dak Prescott may not be as gifted as Hackenberg or Cook, but his eye discipline and footwork in the pocket is light years better than what I have seen from the latter. People may dismiss Prescott because of his 2014 tape, but he totally redefined himself as a prospect this past year showing huge improvement in the pocket with his footwork, pocket presence, eye discipline, and overall ball placement. As for Cook and Hackenberg, they have found themselves getting worse as the years have gone on. I still do think that Prescott has a lot to do to be considered a future starting quarterback, but I would much rather have him as my developmental quarterback than Connor Cook and Christian Hackenberg. As of right now, I have a fourth round grade on both Dak Prescott and Connor Cook, while having a fifth round grade on Christian Hackenberg.

Initial Quarterback Rankings
1. Jared Goff, California Golden Bears

2. Carson Wentz, North Dakota State Bison

3. Paxton Lynch, Memphis Tigers

4. Cardale Jones, Ohio State Buckeyes

5. Dak Prescott, Mississippi State Bulldogs

http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/20...-initial-prospect-rankings-for-each-position/

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I hope William Jackson doesn't blow up and shoot up draft boards, was kinda hoping we could trade down from 34 and get him.

 

[RS12]

Bold Opinion: The earliest I would take Robert Nkemdiche would be in the 3rd round.

Analysis: Based on natural talent, I would have Nkemdiche in the first round most likely, but I have more questions than answers with him as a prospect at the moment. His interviews will be more important than his actual physical testing at the NFL Combine later this month. It is not just his off field issues that concern me though, as I saw an inconsistent player on tape who needs to play up to his natural gifts. I think Nkemdiche has the HIGHEST upside of any prospect in this draft, but with the combination of his off field issues and constant underachieving on the field, he is a player that could cost people their jobs.

 

[tm1119]

Did he forget about A'Shawn Robinson?

 

[RS12]

Their mock has A Shawn at 21 to the 4skins. Done by a different writer though.

 

[waving monkey]

Bold Opinion: The earliest I would take Robert Nkemdiche would be in the 3rd round.

Analysis: Based on natural talent, I would have Nkemdiche in the first round most likely, but I have more questions than answers with him as a prospect at the moment. His interviews will be more important than his actual physical testing at the NFL Combine later this month. It is not just his off field issues that concern me though, as I saw an inconsistent player on tape who needs to play up to his natural gifts. I think Nkemdiche has the HIGHEST upside of any prospect in this draft, but with the combination of his off field issues and constant underachieving on the field, he is a player that could cost people their jobs.

does he do a round worthiness? I'd love Billings in the second

 

[RS12]

Bold Opinion: Jerell Adams is close to overtaking Hunter Henry as the top tight end on my board.

Analysis: Some may not know who Jerell Adams is quite yet, but after a good week at the Senior Bowl, he is shouting to the world that he should be in consideration when talking about the best tight ends in this class. While Hunter Henry may be the overall better route runner and receiver, Jerell Adams is a better athlete with strong hands and is a much better blocker. If you are looking for a tight end who can stretch the field vertically as well as being able to block on early downs, Jerell Adams is your guy. For me, it is neck and neck between the two, but I am on the fence with who my top tight end is at the moment between Hunter Henry and Jerell Adams.

Intriguing mid round option

 

[CATCH17]

Intriguing mid round option

Hunter Henry is just a big WR.. I'd pass until the 5th round.

 

[Hardline]

Intriguing mid round option

Henry goes in the top of the 2nd round.

 

[RS12]

Henry goes in the top of the 2nd round.

Adams.

 

[reddyuta]

Prescott seems like a big project to me,i would rather draft Allen