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So here we go. Very early, but they way we are looking right now i think its time to look into the Draft
Assuming we pick between 25-27 here is what i would do right now.
First priority is fixing the O-Line. T-Smith and a Guard (Williams/McGovern) need to be replaced.
Im doing 4 Rounds only here, because at this point the rest is a crap shoot anyway. Im going all Offense with those 4 Picks and would get another LB and Safety at some point.
Im drafting one of the best pass blocking RB and TE here too.
Round 1
OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa, 6'7 , 320 lbs
Tyron Smith can't be trusted because hes always hurt. The Cowboys could find his successor with this pick. Trevor Penning has massive size and good athleticism to go with it.
Penning offers outstanding size and length for the position while also boasting above average overall athleticism. He is quick out of his stance and looks to engage contact in both the run game and in pass protection. In the pass game, he lets his athleticism and length do the work. He is very light on his feet and gets excellent depth with his sets. Quick feet to change direction and handle counter moves and has the quickness to cut off and win angles. Above average range in his set and defenders have a tough time beating him around the edge with speed. Penning has an above average anchor in pass pro and uses his length to stym defenders' rush and keep his body clear. In the run game, he plays with urgency and toughness.
Round 2
OG Jamaree Salyer, Georgia, 6'4, 325 lbs
former five star rated guard with some unlucky injuries.
Round 3
RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame, 5'9, 200 lbs
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams is not the biggest, fastest, or most elusive running back prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft class. He may however, be the most complete back available — to include desired personality.
During his time at Notre Dame, the stats Williams put up against top flight competition speak for themselves. In his two years as a starter, he logged 415 carries for 2127 yards and 27 scores on the ground. He also proved to be a capable pass catcher, hauling in 77 receptions for 672 yards and four touchdowns during that time.
He was also one of the best pass blocking backs in the country.
Quite simply, Kyren Williams is the total package. The only negative on any scouting report that you’re going to find is the fact that he’s about sandwich short of 200 pounds. That is going to be cause for concern in some NFL front offices — until the scouts and execs turn on the game film. At that point, they’ll see a guy who plays much larger than his size, uses his vision at a high level to create and navigate running lanes, and finishes runs with violence when necessary.
Round 4
TE Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin, 6'5, 250 lbs
Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson projects as a traditional Y-tight end at the NFL level. In the modern game where mismatch tight ends are all the rage and everyone is looking for the next elite flex option, you’ll need to keep looking if you hope to find that in Ferguson. But what you will find here is a rock solid tight end prospect who has a number of practical applications to both 11 & 12 personnel groupings. Ferguson has been asked to do a lot of things for the Badgers and has served as a preferred target for the entirety of his career in Madison — the passing offense has been something of a struggle but Ferguson has been one constant throughout it all. Logging at least 30 receptions in four straight seasons, Ferguson has been a staple to the offense. He’s highly effective in the red zone out of play action passing for the Badgers — he’s often found wide open thanks to the run-heavy approach of his team. But even when he’s covered or working against zone coverage, Ferguson shows the size, ball skills, concentration and hand strength to haul in contested catches. Those contested skills extend beyond just the red zone, but his efficiency as a target is through the roof in this area of the field. Wisconsin has moved him around a lot before the snap, too; he’s aligned in the slot, in a sniffer alignment, with his hand in the dirt, in the backfield as a fullback and he’s gotten to each of these alignments with both shifts and motions; he’s clearly got the pallet for a vast array of calls and pre-snap responsibilities. Jake Ferguson isn’t necessarily one of the more sexy options in this year’s class as a receiving tight end, but he’s an all around talent at the position and should be able to find a role at worst as a TE2 for 12-personnel teams and be a reliable chain-mover and red zone target in the passing game.
Scheme tendencies: Run heavy offense that featured 12-personnel at a high rate; tight ends featured in pass protection
Assuming we pick between 25-27 here is what i would do right now.
First priority is fixing the O-Line. T-Smith and a Guard (Williams/McGovern) need to be replaced.
Im doing 4 Rounds only here, because at this point the rest is a crap shoot anyway. Im going all Offense with those 4 Picks and would get another LB and Safety at some point.
Im drafting one of the best pass blocking RB and TE here too.
Round 1
OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa, 6'7 , 320 lbs
Tyron Smith can't be trusted because hes always hurt. The Cowboys could find his successor with this pick. Trevor Penning has massive size and good athleticism to go with it.
Penning offers outstanding size and length for the position while also boasting above average overall athleticism. He is quick out of his stance and looks to engage contact in both the run game and in pass protection. In the pass game, he lets his athleticism and length do the work. He is very light on his feet and gets excellent depth with his sets. Quick feet to change direction and handle counter moves and has the quickness to cut off and win angles. Above average range in his set and defenders have a tough time beating him around the edge with speed. Penning has an above average anchor in pass pro and uses his length to stym defenders' rush and keep his body clear. In the run game, he plays with urgency and toughness.
Round 2
OG Jamaree Salyer, Georgia, 6'4, 325 lbs
former five star rated guard with some unlucky injuries.
- Very versatile - has played all positions across the line
- Attacks his man, playing with a wide base and the lateral agility to mirror, sustain and shuffle to help inside. Has the size, strength, and quick feet to be effective as a position run-blocker.
- Has the ability to sink his hips and generate real power with strong hands. Consistently moves defenders back. Grades out extremely well in every aspect of run blocking.
- Has a naturally wide base, thickly build, and good length. Long legs to cover a lot of ground with his initial kick slide. Has the quickness to set up quickly with enough lateral shuffle to mirror and mobility to get to the second level.
- Has a strong leg drive and good foot speed in the pass protection
- Very light on his feet and is nimble for a big man
- Salyer is UGA’s best 2022 NFL draft prospect on the offensive front. He has good experience with excellent physicality
- Big athlete with good bulk and a filled-out frame. Stays balanced and doesn't overextend in pass protection. Stays disciplined with good bend and leverage.
Round 3
RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame, 5'9, 200 lbs
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams is not the biggest, fastest, or most elusive running back prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft class. He may however, be the most complete back available — to include desired personality.
During his time at Notre Dame, the stats Williams put up against top flight competition speak for themselves. In his two years as a starter, he logged 415 carries for 2127 yards and 27 scores on the ground. He also proved to be a capable pass catcher, hauling in 77 receptions for 672 yards and four touchdowns during that time.
He was also one of the best pass blocking backs in the country.
Quite simply, Kyren Williams is the total package. The only negative on any scouting report that you’re going to find is the fact that he’s about sandwich short of 200 pounds. That is going to be cause for concern in some NFL front offices — until the scouts and execs turn on the game film. At that point, they’ll see a guy who plays much larger than his size, uses his vision at a high level to create and navigate running lanes, and finishes runs with violence when necessary.
Round 4
TE Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin, 6'5, 250 lbs
Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson projects as a traditional Y-tight end at the NFL level. In the modern game where mismatch tight ends are all the rage and everyone is looking for the next elite flex option, you’ll need to keep looking if you hope to find that in Ferguson. But what you will find here is a rock solid tight end prospect who has a number of practical applications to both 11 & 12 personnel groupings. Ferguson has been asked to do a lot of things for the Badgers and has served as a preferred target for the entirety of his career in Madison — the passing offense has been something of a struggle but Ferguson has been one constant throughout it all. Logging at least 30 receptions in four straight seasons, Ferguson has been a staple to the offense. He’s highly effective in the red zone out of play action passing for the Badgers — he’s often found wide open thanks to the run-heavy approach of his team. But even when he’s covered or working against zone coverage, Ferguson shows the size, ball skills, concentration and hand strength to haul in contested catches. Those contested skills extend beyond just the red zone, but his efficiency as a target is through the roof in this area of the field. Wisconsin has moved him around a lot before the snap, too; he’s aligned in the slot, in a sniffer alignment, with his hand in the dirt, in the backfield as a fullback and he’s gotten to each of these alignments with both shifts and motions; he’s clearly got the pallet for a vast array of calls and pre-snap responsibilities. Jake Ferguson isn’t necessarily one of the more sexy options in this year’s class as a receiving tight end, but he’s an all around talent at the position and should be able to find a role at worst as a TE2 for 12-personnel teams and be a reliable chain-mover and red zone target in the passing game.
Scheme tendencies: Run heavy offense that featured 12-personnel at a high rate; tight ends featured in pass protection
