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Here is my first try on this site. Tried to fill as many holes as possible.
Round 1 Pick 19: Ward, Denzel, CB, Ohio State, 5'10 190 Lbs
Supreme athletic ability. Expected to be impressive Combine tester. Can park in a deep squat under wide receiver's chin at the line. Patient from press showing no panic or hurry in initial movements. Can pedal and mirror for a long time without opening hips. Tremendously gifted footwork. Mirrors and matches with good balance throughout the route. Matches changing route speed stride for stride. Plays from low side of route to take away comebacks. Uses big burst for recovery and closeouts. Carries true long speed down the field. Reads clues from off-man. Reads slants and drives in front of the route in search of an interception. Allowed just over 32 percent completions over last two years. Ballhawk with sudden hands to attack the throw. Bats throws down and will swirl arms around the catch point to prevent target from finishing the catch.
Ward has the experience and talent to handle duties on the outside, but his lack of play strength combined with his elite footwork might be the deciding factor for a move inside. Ward is outstanding as a mirror-and-match cornerback with great route feel who is able to maintain tight coverage around the field with good technique and pattern recognition. He should become an early starter at nickel cornerback with the talent to make an immediate impact for a defense that faces a pass-happy division foe twice per year.
We lose Scandrick and have some inconsistent Players in the Backfield, here is the replacement Starter from Day 1.
Round 2 Pick 18: Phillips, Harrison, DT, Stanford, 6'4, 310 Lbs
Thick boned, burly frame. Not the greatest athlete, but makes a ton of plays. Extremely high tackle count this season for interior defender. Three-time high school state wrestling champ with strong core and power to torque blockers from his hips. Plays square and against double teams and can recover and anchor. Quality edge setter. Can peek-a-boo either gap to follow the runner. Background as scrambler in wrestling makes it hard for offensive linemen to finish their blocks against him. Active and determined. Able to drive upfield through angle blocks and alter the run lane. Uses basic but effective spin move to disengage from clutter. Pocket pusher who can force quarterback to move his feet. Arm over move can give him early access to quarterback against single blocks.
Bench Pressed 42 Reps, best Number in this years Combine.
Fixes the missing Piece on the D-Line.
Round 3 Pick 17: Miller, Anthony, WR, Memphis, 5'11 190 Lbs
Once Riley Ferguson came to campus, Miller was able to use his deep speed, strong hands, and physicality to their full potential. He was a second-team All-American Athletic Conference pick in his junior year, making 95 receptions for 1,434 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Rapid-fire stutter steps and head fakes defeat outside and inside leverage. Effective setting up route-stems. Accelerates out of cuts creating throwing window. Scratches and claws over top of press and has early quickness to stack them. Can work inside or outside and has been effective on all three levels. Former walk-on with elevated level of competitiveness. Field fast throughout the route. Top notch ball tracker whose focus sharpens down the field. Body adjustments to haul in challenging catches is excellent. Works with scrambling quarterbacks. Slick with his feet near the sideline. Creates yardage after the catch.
Ultra-competitive and highly productive, Miller plays with a chip on his shoulder that has driven him to out-work the man across from him. While he played both inside and out for Memphis, some teams could struggle with figuring out his best fit. His inconsistent hands are definitely a concern, but his ability to get open and to work all three levels of the field increase his chances for success as a WR3.
Round 4 Pick 16: Mike McCray, LB, Michigan, 6'4 250 Lbs
Comes from a football family with a father who was a team captain at Ohio State. Plays with good football intelligence. Quick to read his keys and recognize play development. Steps downhill into the gaps to muddy the rush lanes. Looks to make his tackles as close to the line as possible. Tough and ready to thump against lead blockers. Can leverage his gap with a stiff lead shoulder. Instinctive with a feel for tendencies. Makes adjustments to things he's seen earlier in the game. Adequate transition from run-stopper to pass coverage when he spots play-action. Respected leader on the Team.
McCray is a big, physical inside linebacker who plays with most of the characteristics evaluators want from an inside linebacker, but his limited range could hurt his draft stock. McCray could be a consideration for 3-4 teams looking to pair a big body next an athlete at inside linebacker, but he'll need to come off the field on passing downs. If healthy, McCray could become a backup linebacker with a chance to work himself into starting contention down the road.
Good for the LB Rotation since we are always banged up there.
Round 4 Pick 37: Richardson, Will, OT, North Carolina State, 6'6 305 Lbs
Thick, wide bubble with power in his hips. Generates leverage at point of attack in short-yardage "gotta have it" situations. Fits blocks with good positioning and brings feet with him. Keeps blocks centered and sustained. Can access torque from hips to turn defenders out of hole. Consistent in getting to playside and backside blocks. Good second and third step quickness for backside cutoff positioning before sliding his frame ahead of the defender. Very good timing working up to linebackers. Initial pass slides are quick and choppy. Uses strong, well-timed punch from his outside hand. Can rattle pads when he lands. Shuffles through punch and can run edge rushers up the pocket. Has adequate athletic ability for recovery when beaten. Quick to search for twist when his rusher voids.
Richardson doesn't carry the long, proportional frame of a tackle and his journey inside the rep can be a little messy at times, but he's generally able to produce positive results. Richardson has enough foot quickness to handle speed if he trusts his technique, but inconsistencies with his redirect against inside counters is a concern. Richardson should offer teams value as a right tackle with guard potential and has future starter talent if his character checks out.
Swing Tackle for the Future who can help out at Guard.
Round 5 Pick 34: Bellamy, Davin, OLB, Georgia, 6'5 250 lbs
An effective pass rusher, Bellamy has progressed throughout his career at Georgia. A tweener at this point, his ability to drop into coverage and defend the run will have a strong effect on what position he projects to at the next level. Could be used as a LB and DE
Round 5 Pick 36: Conklin, Tyler, TE, Central Michigan, 6'4 240 lbs
Guy was the Combine Winner, winning all Categories in the TE Group besides the 40 yd Dash.
Fought back from severe foot injury in camp to make it back on field. His 2016 tape shows good acceleration into turns with ability to gain space vs. coverage. Uses smart changes of route speeds. Able to make contested catches over the middle. Former college basketball player with a feel for body positioning. Has awareness to drop feet in-bounds on catches that are tight to the sideline. Has talent and toughness to become a quality run blocker. Works well with his hands as run blocker. Rolls hips under his hands at point of attack and grinds to get defenders turned. Patient and effective with his combo blocks.
Conklin requires tape study from both 2016 and 2017 as his preseason foot injury appeared to create some limitations for him athletically. He's a capable receiver, but he isn't going to make a living as a pass-catching tight end. Conklin shows the aptitude and attitude to handle blocking duties inline or as a move tight end, but his draft stock could depend on his medicals and how he tests at the Combine.
Since his Combine was scary good, not sure we can get him there.
Round 6 Pick 19: Gossett, Colby, OG, Appalachian State, 6'5 315 lbs
Started in 46 straight contests. Possesses NFL-ready frame with thick calves and a broad waist. Comes of the ball with adequate quickness. Has mass and strength to create some movement and secure his down blocks. Able to sit down and play with enough anchor against bull-rushing defensive tackles.
Gossett had trouble sustaining blocks against talented competition from Georgia and is unlikely to be ready to face off against NFL competitors. Gossett's NFL-ready frame will appeal to power teams who may look to stash him on a practice squad early on while they work on his technique to unleash more power at the point of attack. Guard Project with Talent.
Round 6 Pick 34: Flowers, Tre, SS, Oklahoma State, 6'3 200 lbs
Long armed, tall safety prospect with good overall football instincts. Sees plays quickly and closes on receivers in time to make plays on the ball. Not very fluid in open space and lacks the necessary strength to be a productive tackler. Could put on strength and work on agility to improve draft stock.
Round 7 Pick 18: Lotulelei, Lowell, DT, Utah, 6'2 325 lbs
Plays with fast hands and a physical punch. Able to fight to the edge against playside blocks and push his way up the field against attempted reach blocks. Recognizes and diagnoses play direction. His 2016 tape showed a player with decent foot quickness and determination who was able to beat blockers to the spot. Can set an edge and drive through blocker's outside shoulder with a sharp, upward punch. Has talent to beat single blocks. Could become a space-eater if he works with better pad level.
Scouts have serious concerns about Lotulelei's love of football and overall work ethic. He was slow and sloppy this season and his quickness suffered badly because of it. Teams looking to draft him will have to be leaning on his 2015 or 2016 tape because he was a reject in 2017. If he doesn't commit himself to the work it takes to be a pro, he will have a hard time sticking around. If he does flip that switch, he could become a solid rotational tackle.
Project with more Talent, but lazy work ethic. Maybe Marinelli can get sth out of him again.
Round 1 Pick 19: Ward, Denzel, CB, Ohio State, 5'10 190 Lbs
Supreme athletic ability. Expected to be impressive Combine tester. Can park in a deep squat under wide receiver's chin at the line. Patient from press showing no panic or hurry in initial movements. Can pedal and mirror for a long time without opening hips. Tremendously gifted footwork. Mirrors and matches with good balance throughout the route. Matches changing route speed stride for stride. Plays from low side of route to take away comebacks. Uses big burst for recovery and closeouts. Carries true long speed down the field. Reads clues from off-man. Reads slants and drives in front of the route in search of an interception. Allowed just over 32 percent completions over last two years. Ballhawk with sudden hands to attack the throw. Bats throws down and will swirl arms around the catch point to prevent target from finishing the catch.
Ward has the experience and talent to handle duties on the outside, but his lack of play strength combined with his elite footwork might be the deciding factor for a move inside. Ward is outstanding as a mirror-and-match cornerback with great route feel who is able to maintain tight coverage around the field with good technique and pattern recognition. He should become an early starter at nickel cornerback with the talent to make an immediate impact for a defense that faces a pass-happy division foe twice per year.
We lose Scandrick and have some inconsistent Players in the Backfield, here is the replacement Starter from Day 1.
Round 2 Pick 18: Phillips, Harrison, DT, Stanford, 6'4, 310 Lbs
Thick boned, burly frame. Not the greatest athlete, but makes a ton of plays. Extremely high tackle count this season for interior defender. Three-time high school state wrestling champ with strong core and power to torque blockers from his hips. Plays square and against double teams and can recover and anchor. Quality edge setter. Can peek-a-boo either gap to follow the runner. Background as scrambler in wrestling makes it hard for offensive linemen to finish their blocks against him. Active and determined. Able to drive upfield through angle blocks and alter the run lane. Uses basic but effective spin move to disengage from clutter. Pocket pusher who can force quarterback to move his feet. Arm over move can give him early access to quarterback against single blocks.
Bench Pressed 42 Reps, best Number in this years Combine.
Fixes the missing Piece on the D-Line.
Round 3 Pick 17: Miller, Anthony, WR, Memphis, 5'11 190 Lbs
Once Riley Ferguson came to campus, Miller was able to use his deep speed, strong hands, and physicality to their full potential. He was a second-team All-American Athletic Conference pick in his junior year, making 95 receptions for 1,434 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Rapid-fire stutter steps and head fakes defeat outside and inside leverage. Effective setting up route-stems. Accelerates out of cuts creating throwing window. Scratches and claws over top of press and has early quickness to stack them. Can work inside or outside and has been effective on all three levels. Former walk-on with elevated level of competitiveness. Field fast throughout the route. Top notch ball tracker whose focus sharpens down the field. Body adjustments to haul in challenging catches is excellent. Works with scrambling quarterbacks. Slick with his feet near the sideline. Creates yardage after the catch.
Ultra-competitive and highly productive, Miller plays with a chip on his shoulder that has driven him to out-work the man across from him. While he played both inside and out for Memphis, some teams could struggle with figuring out his best fit. His inconsistent hands are definitely a concern, but his ability to get open and to work all three levels of the field increase his chances for success as a WR3.
Round 4 Pick 16: Mike McCray, LB, Michigan, 6'4 250 Lbs
Comes from a football family with a father who was a team captain at Ohio State. Plays with good football intelligence. Quick to read his keys and recognize play development. Steps downhill into the gaps to muddy the rush lanes. Looks to make his tackles as close to the line as possible. Tough and ready to thump against lead blockers. Can leverage his gap with a stiff lead shoulder. Instinctive with a feel for tendencies. Makes adjustments to things he's seen earlier in the game. Adequate transition from run-stopper to pass coverage when he spots play-action. Respected leader on the Team.
McCray is a big, physical inside linebacker who plays with most of the characteristics evaluators want from an inside linebacker, but his limited range could hurt his draft stock. McCray could be a consideration for 3-4 teams looking to pair a big body next an athlete at inside linebacker, but he'll need to come off the field on passing downs. If healthy, McCray could become a backup linebacker with a chance to work himself into starting contention down the road.
Good for the LB Rotation since we are always banged up there.
Round 4 Pick 37: Richardson, Will, OT, North Carolina State, 6'6 305 Lbs
Thick, wide bubble with power in his hips. Generates leverage at point of attack in short-yardage "gotta have it" situations. Fits blocks with good positioning and brings feet with him. Keeps blocks centered and sustained. Can access torque from hips to turn defenders out of hole. Consistent in getting to playside and backside blocks. Good second and third step quickness for backside cutoff positioning before sliding his frame ahead of the defender. Very good timing working up to linebackers. Initial pass slides are quick and choppy. Uses strong, well-timed punch from his outside hand. Can rattle pads when he lands. Shuffles through punch and can run edge rushers up the pocket. Has adequate athletic ability for recovery when beaten. Quick to search for twist when his rusher voids.
Richardson doesn't carry the long, proportional frame of a tackle and his journey inside the rep can be a little messy at times, but he's generally able to produce positive results. Richardson has enough foot quickness to handle speed if he trusts his technique, but inconsistencies with his redirect against inside counters is a concern. Richardson should offer teams value as a right tackle with guard potential and has future starter talent if his character checks out.
Swing Tackle for the Future who can help out at Guard.
Round 5 Pick 34: Bellamy, Davin, OLB, Georgia, 6'5 250 lbs
An effective pass rusher, Bellamy has progressed throughout his career at Georgia. A tweener at this point, his ability to drop into coverage and defend the run will have a strong effect on what position he projects to at the next level. Could be used as a LB and DE
Round 5 Pick 36: Conklin, Tyler, TE, Central Michigan, 6'4 240 lbs
Guy was the Combine Winner, winning all Categories in the TE Group besides the 40 yd Dash.
Fought back from severe foot injury in camp to make it back on field. His 2016 tape shows good acceleration into turns with ability to gain space vs. coverage. Uses smart changes of route speeds. Able to make contested catches over the middle. Former college basketball player with a feel for body positioning. Has awareness to drop feet in-bounds on catches that are tight to the sideline. Has talent and toughness to become a quality run blocker. Works well with his hands as run blocker. Rolls hips under his hands at point of attack and grinds to get defenders turned. Patient and effective with his combo blocks.
Conklin requires tape study from both 2016 and 2017 as his preseason foot injury appeared to create some limitations for him athletically. He's a capable receiver, but he isn't going to make a living as a pass-catching tight end. Conklin shows the aptitude and attitude to handle blocking duties inline or as a move tight end, but his draft stock could depend on his medicals and how he tests at the Combine.
Since his Combine was scary good, not sure we can get him there.
Round 6 Pick 19: Gossett, Colby, OG, Appalachian State, 6'5 315 lbs
Started in 46 straight contests. Possesses NFL-ready frame with thick calves and a broad waist. Comes of the ball with adequate quickness. Has mass and strength to create some movement and secure his down blocks. Able to sit down and play with enough anchor against bull-rushing defensive tackles.
Gossett had trouble sustaining blocks against talented competition from Georgia and is unlikely to be ready to face off against NFL competitors. Gossett's NFL-ready frame will appeal to power teams who may look to stash him on a practice squad early on while they work on his technique to unleash more power at the point of attack. Guard Project with Talent.
Round 6 Pick 34: Flowers, Tre, SS, Oklahoma State, 6'3 200 lbs
Long armed, tall safety prospect with good overall football instincts. Sees plays quickly and closes on receivers in time to make plays on the ball. Not very fluid in open space and lacks the necessary strength to be a productive tackler. Could put on strength and work on agility to improve draft stock.
Round 7 Pick 18: Lotulelei, Lowell, DT, Utah, 6'2 325 lbs
Plays with fast hands and a physical punch. Able to fight to the edge against playside blocks and push his way up the field against attempted reach blocks. Recognizes and diagnoses play direction. His 2016 tape showed a player with decent foot quickness and determination who was able to beat blockers to the spot. Can set an edge and drive through blocker's outside shoulder with a sharp, upward punch. Has talent to beat single blocks. Could become a space-eater if he works with better pad level.
Scouts have serious concerns about Lotulelei's love of football and overall work ethic. He was slow and sloppy this season and his quickness suffered badly because of it. Teams looking to draft him will have to be leaning on his 2015 or 2016 tape because he was a reject in 2017. If he doesn't commit himself to the work it takes to be a pro, he will have a hard time sticking around. If he does flip that switch, he could become a solid rotational tackle.
Project with more Talent, but lazy work ethic. Maybe Marinelli can get sth out of him again.
