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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 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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