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Here is my last try.

I traded 24 and 174 with the Lions for 29 and 73.

I grabbed a starting LT, starting C, starting LB and potential starting RB alongside depth in the trenches. Double dipped at LB because Payton has some durability concerns and Overshown comes from a major injury as a rookie.

Dont like that i couldnt get a WR or CB/S but i feel WR can be filled nicely in UDFA in a deep class. We just lack the picks to fill every hole.

29. Kingsley Suamataia OT BYU
Height: 6 - 4 | Weight: 326 lbs | RAS: 9.4

Strengths

- Superlative explosive threat off the line who generates bristling momentum into contact
- Carries great size, mass, and length, and uses those dimensions in concert to channel power
- Has the displacement potential to plow linemen out of gaps with burst and length
- Plays with good knee bend in pass protection, which helps smoothen weight transfers
- Shows glimpses of advanced upper-lower synergy and coordination in pass protection
- Mauler with a full season of starting experience at both left and right tackle

Weaknesses
- Still has room to cut down bad weight and reach a point of more efficient mass
- Doesn’t always have the elite core strength to nullify rushers as they attack gaps
- Despite elite power capacity, can be more consistent at sequencing power exertions
- Sometimes bends at the waist when driving power, impacting leverage and balance

56. Payton Wilson LB NC State
Height: 6 - 3 |Weight: 233 lbs |RAS: 9.89

Strengths

- Has hyper-elite explosiveness and long speed and can cover absurd amounts of ground
- Twitched-up support LB who uses abrupt micro-movements to sift through congestion
- Contact tackler who can encase runners with his frame, using leg churn to drive force
- Alert coverage LB with great blind spot IQ, spatial awareness, and hip leverage
- High-motor defender who is legitimately always around the football

Weaknesses
- Has a lean and narrow frame with below-average length
- Lack of mass and inability to halt momentum allows runners to finish
- Can still improve hand precision on swats and rip moves as a pass rusher
- Has torn his ACL twice and suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in 2021
- Will be a 24-year-old rookie at the start of the 2024 season

73. Sedrick Van Pran OC Georgia
Height: 6 - 4 |Weight: 298 lbs |RAS: 7.62

Strengths

- Sports a dense and compact frame and acquires leverage well in the run game
- Elite explosive threat who teleports to the second level and has great range in space
- Erupts off the snap with ruthless energy and urgency and is always on the attack
- Has the lateral explosiveness to get outside the 2i off the snap and seal gaps
- Employs active footwork and a wide base in pass protection and can keep synergy
- Active pre-snap communicator who can quickly pick up stunts and blitz threats

Weaknesses
- Doesn’t have elite mass or length, which can limit his ability to control reps
- Core strength isn’t elite, as stronger DL can wrench him off-balance when anchored
- Energy can be a double-edged sword with overshot angles and unstable pad levels
- Can improve at loading his base in pass protection to absorb power rushes

87. Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin
Height: 6 - 1 |Weight: 235 lbs |RAS: N/A


Strengths
- Has elite size and mass and will be just 20 years old as an NFL rookie
- For his size, has great long-track accelerative capacity and can be difficult to slow
- Can easily absorb and bounce off solo hits with his tightly-packed midsection
- Flashes solid vision on inside zone runs and can adjust his tracking angle to follow lanes
- Can swerve through congested areas and carve his way into space like an icebreaker
- Improved his pass-blocking technique in 2023 and has the size and strength to thrive

Weaknesses
- Has noticeable hip stiffness and isn’t a free-flowing or fluid lateral mover
- Lacks elite initial burst and explosiveness and works in congestion out of necessity
- Carries lots of momentum when running but doesn’t have great stop-and-start
- Lacks great receiving instincts with his hands, and stiffness limits route running upside

216. Logan Lee DT Iowa
Height: 6 - 5 |Weight: 281 lbs |RAS: 9.2


Strenghts
-With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Lee is remarkably instinctive.
-A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, he was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
-His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
-As a pass rusher, he shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
-Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.

Weaknesses
-He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Lee doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to set the edge as a run defender.
-Only average lower-body strength and struggles to anchor at the point of attack. Bit of a defensive end/defensive tackle "tweener" who struggles in traffic with multiple blockers, not always using his limbs effectively to disengage.
-Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.

233. Gabriel Murphy EDGE UCLA
Height: 6 - 2 |Weight: 250 lbs |RAS: 9.28


Strenghts
-Exceptional athleticism, agility, and change of direction, enhancing his pass-rushing ability.
-High motor and relentless pursuit, often securing coverage sacks by continuously engaging through plays.
-Possesses a flexible lower half and decent bend, facilitating his ability to navigate the edge against offensive tackles.
-Utilizes a quick swim move effectively as a counter off the bull, indicating proficient technique and strategic play.
-Capable of exploiting move blocks with polished hand usage, showcasing his skill in bypassing run blocks.
-Displays instinctive counter moves without losing momentum, a testament to his technical proficiency and adaptability.

Weaknesses
-Lacks refined hand technique in pass-rushing, diminishing his effectiveness against savvy offensive tackles.
-Shows inconsistency in maintaining outside leverage against the run, occasionally compromising defensive integrity.
-Struggles with block shedding due to below-average size and length, potentially limiting engagement with larger blockers.
-Physicality at the point of attack as a run defender is underwhelming, often losing ground against strong competition.

244. Luke Reimer LB Nebraska
Height: 6 - 0 |Weight: 223 lbs |RAS: 6.43


Strenghts
-Reimer shows good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
-He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Has has sideline-to-sideline range and is a violent, wrap-up hitter.
-A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
-Has enough twitch and speed to make an impact coming off the edge as a third-down specialist.
-He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
-He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Reimer has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.

Weaknesses
-lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
-As a run defender, he’s too much of a grab-and-drag tackler, lacking violence and too frequently allowing running backs to escape.
-Reimer doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.
 
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I used the simulator at profootballnetwork.com. I traded down a few times to take care of more needs and because of the huge gap between pick #88 and #173.

33. Johnny Newton DT Illinois
62. Trey Benson RB Florida State
87. Sedrick Van Pran-Granger OC Georgia
90. Chris Braswell EDGE Alabama
101.Kiran Amegadjie OT Yale
130.Jaylen Wright RB Tennessee
216. Myles Cole EDGE Texas Tech
233. Sam Hartman QB Notre Dame

I feel like the most critical needs are at RB and defending the run. I double dipped at RB, I felt it was really necessary. There is an absolute void when it comes to talent at the RB position, Benson and Wright will form a good 1-2 punch. Pran -Granger will compete for center and Amegadjie adds quality depth at the OT position. Hartman will be Lance's competition for the 3rd QB spot.
 

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Here is my last try.

I traded 24 and 174 with the Lions for 29 and 73.

I grabbed a starting LT, starting C, starting LB and potential starting RB alongside depth in the trenches. Double dipped at LB because Payton has some durability concerns and Overshown comes from a major injury as a rookie.

Dont like that i couldnt get a WR or CB/S but i feel WR can be filled nicely in UDFA in a deep class. We just lack the picks to fill every hole.

29. Kingsley Suamataia OT BYU
Height: 6 - 4 | Weight: 326 lbs | RAS: 9.4

Strengths

- Superlative explosive threat off the line who generates bristling momentum into contact
- Carries great size, mass, and length, and uses those dimensions in concert to channel power
- Has the displacement potential to plow linemen out of gaps with burst and length
- Plays with good knee bend in pass protection, which helps smoothen weight transfers
- Shows glimpses of advanced upper-lower synergy and coordination in pass protection
- Mauler with a full season of starting experience at both left and right tackle

Weaknesses
- Still has room to cut down bad weight and reach a point of more efficient mass
- Doesn’t always have the elite core strength to nullify rushers as they attack gaps
- Despite elite power capacity, can be more consistent at sequencing power exertions
- Sometimes bends at the waist when driving power, impacting leverage and balance

56. Payton Wilson LB NC State
Height: 6 - 3 |Weight: 233 lbs |RAS: 9.89

Strengths

- Has hyper-elite explosiveness and long speed and can cover absurd amounts of ground
- Twitched-up support LB who uses abrupt micro-movements to sift through congestion
- Contact tackler who can encase runners with his frame, using leg churn to drive force
- Alert coverage LB with great blind spot IQ, spatial awareness, and hip leverage
- High-motor defender who is legitimately always around the football

Weaknesses
- Has a lean and narrow frame with below-average length
- Lack of mass and inability to halt momentum allows runners to finish
- Can still improve hand precision on swats and rip moves as a pass rusher
- Has torn his ACL twice and suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in 2021
- Will be a 24-year-old rookie at the start of the 2024 season

73. Sedrick Van Pran OC Georgia
Height: 6 - 4 |Weight: 298 lbs |RAS: 7.62

Strengths

- Sports a dense and compact frame and acquires leverage well in the run game
- Elite explosive threat who teleports to the second level and has great range in space
- Erupts off the snap with ruthless energy and urgency and is always on the attack
- Has the lateral explosiveness to get outside the 2i off the snap and seal gaps
- Employs active footwork and a wide base in pass protection and can keep synergy
- Active pre-snap communicator who can quickly pick up stunts and blitz threats

Weaknesses
- Doesn’t have elite mass or length, which can limit his ability to control reps
- Core strength isn’t elite, as stronger DL can wrench him off-balance when anchored
- Energy can be a double-edged sword with overshot angles and unstable pad levels
- Can improve at loading his base in pass protection to absorb power rushes

87. Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin
Height: 6 - 1 |Weight: 235 lbs |RAS: N/A


Strengths
- Has elite size and mass and will be just 20 years old as an NFL rookie
- For his size, has great long-track accelerative capacity and can be difficult to slow
- Can easily absorb and bounce off solo hits with his tightly-packed midsection
- Flashes solid vision on inside zone runs and can adjust his tracking angle to follow lanes
- Can swerve through congested areas and carve his way into space like an icebreaker
- Improved his pass-blocking technique in 2023 and has the size and strength to thrive

Weaknesses
- Has noticeable hip stiffness and isn’t a free-flowing or fluid lateral mover
- Lacks elite initial burst and explosiveness and works in congestion out of necessity
- Carries lots of momentum when running but doesn’t have great stop-and-start
- Lacks great receiving instincts with his hands, and stiffness limits route running upside

216. Logan Lee DT Iowa
Height: 6 - 5 |Weight: 281 lbs |RAS: 9.2


Strenghts
-With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Lee is remarkably instinctive.
-A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, he was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
-His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
-As a pass rusher, he shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
-Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.

Weaknesses
-He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Lee doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to set the edge as a run defender.
-Only average lower-body strength and struggles to anchor at the point of attack. Bit of a defensive end/defensive tackle "tweener" who struggles in traffic with multiple blockers, not always using his limbs effectively to disengage.
-Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.

233. Gabriel Murphy EDGE UCLA
Height: 6 - 2 |Weight: 250 lbs |RAS: 9.28


Strenghts
-Exceptional athleticism, agility, and change of direction, enhancing his pass-rushing ability.
-High motor and relentless pursuit, often securing coverage sacks by continuously engaging through plays.
-Possesses a flexible lower half and decent bend, facilitating his ability to navigate the edge against offensive tackles.
-Utilizes a quick swim move effectively as a counter off the bull, indicating proficient technique and strategic play.
-Capable of exploiting move blocks with polished hand usage, showcasing his skill in bypassing run blocks.
-Displays instinctive counter moves without losing momentum, a testament to his technical proficiency and adaptability.

Weaknesses
-Lacks refined hand technique in pass-rushing, diminishing his effectiveness against savvy offensive tackles.
-Shows inconsistency in maintaining outside leverage against the run, occasionally compromising defensive integrity.
-Struggles with block shedding due to below-average size and length, potentially limiting engagement with larger blockers.
-Physicality at the point of attack as a run defender is underwhelming, often losing ground against strong competition.

244. Luke Reimer LB Nebraska
Height: 6 - 0 |Weight: 223 lbs |RAS: 6.43


Strenghts
-Reimer shows good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
-He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Has has sideline-to-sideline range and is a violent, wrap-up hitter.
-A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
-Has enough twitch and speed to make an impact coming off the edge as a third-down specialist.
-He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
-He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Reimer has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.

Weaknesses
-lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
-As a run defender, he’s too much of a grab-and-drag tackler, lacking violence and too frequently allowing running backs to escape.
-Reimer doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.
I think you’ve sprinkled in some good players but man this would be brutal for me.

Massive reach at 24, another red flag player in the 2nd then double dipping at OL in the 3rd is overkill IMO.
 

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I think you’ve sprinkled in some good players but man this would be brutal for me.

Massive reach at 24, another red flag player in the 2nd then double dipping at OL in the 3rd is overkill IMO.

I didnt reach at 24. I traded back to 29 to pick Suamataia. I just believe it is what the Cowboys might do.

Suamataia is probably the best pure LT in the class besides Alt and Fautanu. He is mocked between the twenties and thirties in almost all experts mocks.
 

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Here is my last try.

I traded 24 and 174 with the Lions for 29 and 73.

I grabbed a starting LT, starting C, starting LB and potential starting RB alongside depth in the trenches. Double dipped at LB because Payton has some durability concerns and Overshown comes from a major injury as a rookie.

Dont like that i couldnt get a WR or CB/S but i feel WR can be filled nicely in UDFA in a deep class. We just lack the picks to fill every hole.

29. Kingsley Suamataia OT BYU
Height: 6 - 4 | Weight: 326 lbs | RAS: 9.4

Strengths

- Superlative explosive threat off the line who generates bristling momentum into contact
- Carries great size, mass, and length, and uses those dimensions in concert to channel power
- Has the displacement potential to plow linemen out of gaps with burst and length
- Plays with good knee bend in pass protection, which helps smoothen weight transfers
- Shows glimpses of advanced upper-lower synergy and coordination in pass protection
- Mauler with a full season of starting experience at both left and right tackle

Weaknesses
- Still has room to cut down bad weight and reach a point of more efficient mass
- Doesn’t always have the elite core strength to nullify rushers as they attack gaps
- Despite elite power capacity, can be more consistent at sequencing power exertions
- Sometimes bends at the waist when driving power, impacting leverage and balance

56. Payton Wilson LB NC State
Height: 6 - 3 |Weight: 233 lbs |RAS: 9.89

Strengths

- Has hyper-elite explosiveness and long speed and can cover absurd amounts of ground
- Twitched-up support LB who uses abrupt micro-movements to sift through congestion
- Contact tackler who can encase runners with his frame, using leg churn to drive force
- Alert coverage LB with great blind spot IQ, spatial awareness, and hip leverage
- High-motor defender who is legitimately always around the football

Weaknesses
- Has a lean and narrow frame with below-average length
- Lack of mass and inability to halt momentum allows runners to finish
- Can still improve hand precision on swats and rip moves as a pass rusher
- Has torn his ACL twice and suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in 2021
- Will be a 24-year-old rookie at the start of the 2024 season

73. Sedrick Van Pran OC Georgia
Height: 6 - 4 |Weight: 298 lbs |RAS: 7.62

Strengths

- Sports a dense and compact frame and acquires leverage well in the run game
- Elite explosive threat who teleports to the second level and has great range in space
- Erupts off the snap with ruthless energy and urgency and is always on the attack
- Has the lateral explosiveness to get outside the 2i off the snap and seal gaps
- Employs active footwork and a wide base in pass protection and can keep synergy
- Active pre-snap communicator who can quickly pick up stunts and blitz threats

Weaknesses
- Doesn’t have elite mass or length, which can limit his ability to control reps
- Core strength isn’t elite, as stronger DL can wrench him off-balance when anchored
- Energy can be a double-edged sword with overshot angles and unstable pad levels
- Can improve at loading his base in pass protection to absorb power rushes

87. Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin
Height: 6 - 1 |Weight: 235 lbs |RAS: N/A


Strengths
- Has elite size and mass and will be just 20 years old as an NFL rookie
- For his size, has great long-track accelerative capacity and can be difficult to slow
- Can easily absorb and bounce off solo hits with his tightly-packed midsection
- Flashes solid vision on inside zone runs and can adjust his tracking angle to follow lanes
- Can swerve through congested areas and carve his way into space like an icebreaker
- Improved his pass-blocking technique in 2023 and has the size and strength to thrive

Weaknesses
- Has noticeable hip stiffness and isn’t a free-flowing or fluid lateral mover
- Lacks elite initial burst and explosiveness and works in congestion out of necessity
- Carries lots of momentum when running but doesn’t have great stop-and-start
- Lacks great receiving instincts with his hands, and stiffness limits route running upside

216. Logan Lee DT Iowa
Height: 6 - 5 |Weight: 281 lbs |RAS: 9.2


Strenghts
-With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Lee is remarkably instinctive.
-A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, he was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
-His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
-As a pass rusher, he shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
-Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.

Weaknesses
-He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Lee doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to set the edge as a run defender.
-Only average lower-body strength and struggles to anchor at the point of attack. Bit of a defensive end/defensive tackle "tweener" who struggles in traffic with multiple blockers, not always using his limbs effectively to disengage.
-Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.

233. Gabriel Murphy EDGE UCLA
Height: 6 - 2 |Weight: 250 lbs |RAS: 9.28


Strenghts
-Exceptional athleticism, agility, and change of direction, enhancing his pass-rushing ability.
-High motor and relentless pursuit, often securing coverage sacks by continuously engaging through plays.
-Possesses a flexible lower half and decent bend, facilitating his ability to navigate the edge against offensive tackles.
-Utilizes a quick swim move effectively as a counter off the bull, indicating proficient technique and strategic play.
-Capable of exploiting move blocks with polished hand usage, showcasing his skill in bypassing run blocks.
-Displays instinctive counter moves without losing momentum, a testament to his technical proficiency and adaptability.

Weaknesses
-Lacks refined hand technique in pass-rushing, diminishing his effectiveness against savvy offensive tackles.
-Shows inconsistency in maintaining outside leverage against the run, occasionally compromising defensive integrity.
-Struggles with block shedding due to below-average size and length, potentially limiting engagement with larger blockers.
-Physicality at the point of attack as a run defender is underwhelming, often losing ground against strong competition.

244. Luke Reimer LB Nebraska
Height: 6 - 0 |Weight: 223 lbs |RAS: 6.43


Strenghts
-Reimer shows good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
-He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Has has sideline-to-sideline range and is a violent, wrap-up hitter.
-A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
-Has enough twitch and speed to make an impact coming off the edge as a third-down specialist.
-He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
-He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Reimer has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.

Weaknesses
-lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
-As a run defender, he’s too much of a grab-and-drag tackler, lacking violence and too frequently allowing running backs to escape.
-Reimer doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.

Overall, I like it. But, id prefer a NT over a 3 tech at 216. Id like someone like Crumedy from Mississippi State, McKinley Jackson (Texas A&M), or Miles Murphy from North Carolina. If we are going to go with a 3 tech, I'd love it if we could steal Michael Hall in round 3.
 

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I didnt reach at 24. I traded back to 29 to pick Suamataia. I just believe it is what the Cowboys might do.

Suamataia is probably the best pure LT in the class besides Alt and Fautanu. He is mocked between the twenties and thirties in almost all experts mocks.
Which is still a reach…
 

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Which is still a reach…

your opinion yes.

I think its good value at 29 netting another early third round pick.

If you look at the draft boards from Draft Experts he is ranked between 25-35.
 

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your opinion yes.

I think its good value at 29 netting another early third round pick.

If you look at the draft boards from Draft Experts he is ranked between 25-35.
This is not a me thing…Kingsley is currently 43rd on the consensus big board. It’s a reach…and a fairly big one to boot.
 
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