DantheMan 2016 Draft Thread

[dantheman41]

Love it. I'd appreciate it if you could do Braylon Addison next, he's another explosive playmaker.

Did Braxton return any kicks? How'd he look?

Sure will do him now... Didn't see Braxton return kicks. Sure he could do it with his explosion open field moves.

 

[Cowboy from New York]

Braxton Miller WR - 6'1 215 lbs (Ohio State)

Positives: Explosive playmaker. Makes so many plays with hands on the ball. Elusive. Shows outstanding hands and comes up with some amazing catches. Outstanding concentration. High character leader on the football team. Has a huge ceiling with ability to constantly get better. Can do so many different things on the football field.
Negatives: Obviously very new to the position going to have to continue to be refined and taught. Not sure he is ever going to be an outside receiver, his best traits are as a scat back or slot type of receiver.
Where He Fits and My Opinion: There's a place for this kind of guy on my football team. Just an absolute playmaker. Incredible athlete.

Physically he seems to fit the template of what Dallas looks for at WR and adds a speed element that we sorely need. But would they spend the necessary capital on him to get him (2nd rd)?

 

[dantheman41]

Physically he seems to fit the template of what Dallas looks for at WR and adds a speed element that we sorely need. But would they spend the necessary capital on him to get him (2nd rd)?

My guess is probably not. Braxton is going to need a couple of years to grow into the position to be a # 2 WR my guess. Needs some seasoning. They already have receivers that need developing and more time. (Whitehead and Street)

 

[dantheman41]

Bralon Addison WR - 5'10 190 lbs (Oregon)

Positives: Jack of all trades type of player. Plays fearless. Plays as scat back, QB at times in wildcat, slot receiver, outside receiver, kick returner, punt returner. Does so many different things for Oregon. Outstanding return guy, had several huge returns for the Ducks. Despite being only 5'10 he isn't soft, he's a really tough little guy. Will break a lot of tackles, and fight for additional yards. Explosive in the open field, really good vision. Knows how to make guys miss. Shows really good balance.

Negatives: Obviously his height. Not sure at the next level he can be a # 2 WR. More of a Dunbar/Whitehead type of role for us, which we already have. Doesn't have a full route tree at Oregon, completely different scheme. Not elite speed, probably a 4.50 guy.

Where He Fits and My Opinion: Good player. Couldn't find too much film, but Addison is a good player. Don't see as a fit here for what we are looking for, but will be a good player in the NFL. My guess is in the 4th round somewhere.

 

[dantheman41]

De'Runnya Wilson WR - 6'5 215 lbs (Mississippi St)

Positives: Size and length are impressive. Knows how to use his body to shield defenders. Plays mostly on right side, but can move around. Hard to bring down. Shows nice physicality in the run game, and in fighting for the extra yards. Will bully defensive backs and plow them right over or threw them. Almost uncoverable on slants, using his body.

Negatives: Not going to run by anyone. Inconsistent hands, uses his body way too often to try to catch ball. See him take too many cheap shots after the play. Does not know how to create space for himself. Gives up on routes when corner initially has it covered.

Where He Fits and My Opinion: Not overly impressed. Guy that has the body you want, but doesn't impress you really in any other way. One of my least favorite WR's. Wouldn't take before the 5th round.

 

[dantheman41]

My WR Rankings

1. Treadwell (1st round) - Can be #1 receiver
2. Corey Coleman (1st round) - Can be # 1 receiver
3. Boyd (2nd round) - High end # 2
4. Doctson (2nd round) - High end # 2
5. Fuller (2nd round) - High end # 2
6. Lawler (3rd round) - High end # 2
7. Braxton Miller (3rd round) - # 2 receiver
8. Michael Thomas (3rd round) - # 2 receiver
9. Sharpe (4th round) - #2 receiver
10. Shepard (4th round) - # 3 receiver
11. Addison (4th round) - 3rd or 4th receiver
12. McRoberts (5th round) - 3rd or 4th receiver
13. Wilson (5th round) - Developmental guy
14. Carroo (6th or after) - Developmental guy

 

[Bocephus]

How about a report on D'haquille "duke" Williams

 

[stilltheguru88]

Thoughts on rashard higgins?

 

[dantheman41]

Rashard Higgins WR - 6'2 190 lbs (Colorado St)

Positives: First word that comes to my mind when watching him is reliable. Always seems to be at right place at the right time. Knows how to make a subtle little move to create just enough separation. All around receiver, plays smart. Can move all over the line and play the various positions. Good reliable hands. Understands how to use his body to get in the way and block for teammates. For being a smaller guy, he sure can be hard to tackle and bring down. Scrappy little player.

Negatives: Not going to run by anyone or get a ton of separation. Looks a little frail, like to see him get stronger and put on some more muscle. Played against small school type of competition and didn't compete against elite corners.

Where He Fits and My Opinion: Does a lot of things good, nothing great. The way he plays and his body size reminds me a lot of Chad Johnson. Similar type of player, not quite as explosive as Chad was though in his prime. Not sure he is ever an NFL starter at next level.

 

[dantheman41]

D'haquille Williams WR - 6'2 224 lbs (Auburn)

Positives: Big, strong physical player who does most of his damage out of the slot against mismatched slot corners. Moves better then you would expect for a guy as big as he is. Very hard and difficult to get to the ground. Big strong hands that go up and snatch the ball out of the ground. Physical in the run game. Had some huge games against big time competition. Very shifty in the open field.

Negatives: Kicked off the Auburn team in October for off the field issues. Multiple reports from teammates saying he is a terrible teammate. Not going to get a ton of separation at the next level. Plays wrecklessly and just tries to overpower everyone which gets him in trouble with fumbles.

Where He Fits and My Opinion: Wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole if the guy is as much a problem as is reported. Seems like a HUGE headache. Might even go undrafted because of it. But just from the film, actually impressed me a bit. More then I was expecting. Produced and had some huge games as a junior. 3rd or 4th round type of player if it weren't for off the field issues.

 

[cowboys1981]

Tyler Ervin? Will he be better suited as a WR in the NFL?

 

[stilltheguru88]

Rashard Higgins WR - 6'2 190 lbs (Colorado St)

Positives: First word that comes to my mind when watching him is reliable. Always seems to be at right place at the right time. Knows how to make a subtle little move to create just enough separation. All around receiver, plays smart. Can move all over the line and play the various positions. Good reliable hands. Understands how to use his body to get in the way and block for teammates. For being a smaller guy, he sure can be hard to tackle and bring down. Scrappy little player.
Negatives: Not going to run by anyone or get a ton of separation. Looks a little frail, like to see him get stronger and put on some more muscle. Played against small school type of competition and didn't compete against elite corners.
Where He Fits and My Opinion: Does a lot of things good, nothing great. The way he plays and his body size reminds me a lot of Chad Johnson. Similar type of player, not quite as explosive as Chad was though in his prime. Not sure he is ever an NFL starter at next level.

I think he is def a starter but you're right about him needing to gain muscle. Thanks

 

[dantheman41]

I think he is def a starter but you're right about him needing to gain muscle. Thanks

No prob. The thing that is interesting about the draft evaluation is EVERYONE has a completely different opinion. It is an opinion after all. Just don't want a draft writer to say something YOU want him to say because of your fondness for a player. Too many people are looking for writers to praise the guys they like from the team they root for. And if they don't get what they want to hear they are done with that writer.

 

[DuDa]

You should check out Geronimo Allison. He should be a lot higher on peoples boards.

 

[Chuck 54]

Will Fuller WR - 6'0 184 lbs (Ohio State)

Positives: Home run hitter, has a ton of HUGE plays. Excellent straight line speed, probably a 4.4 guy. Draws a lot of flags. Had his biggest games on the biggest stage. Shows really good footwork.
Negatives: Doesn't have a huge route tree. Kind of a 1 trick pony, if it isn't the 9 route it is a comeback. Questionable hands at time. Faster then quick. Strictly an outside receiver, doesn't play in the slot at all. Not a huge body, needs to get stronger and spend some time in NFL weight room.

Where He Fits and My Opinion: Good football player. Not sure I see him as a 1st or 2nd rounder. I like the player, but he is a 1 trick pony. I wouldn't mind him as a compliment to Dez, give us a deep play guy we desperately need. Wouldn't take until our 3rd round pick.

Any comparison to Golden Tate when he came out? Might he blossom in another system?

 

[JBS]

Hey Dan, how did you fare with your evaluations from 2015..still a bit early obviously..but do you feel as if you did a decent job projecting those guys?

 

[CCBoy]

Here are my three players of interest:

CB Eli Apple
CB Kendall Fuller
CB Artie Burns

 

[AmishCowboy]

Dan, Thanks for your work!, how about Brandon Allen!

 

[MikeT22]

Here are my three players of interest:

CB Eli Apple
CB Kendall Fuller
CB Artie Burns

Apple could go in the late first, as well as Fuller. But if either are available at #34 I'd seriously consider them. I really like the DL in this draft and think there will be a few good ones available for us in the 2nd. I also wouldn't mind Derrick Henry in the 2nd. But with our need at CB, talent like Apple or Fuller would be quality picks there too.
Burns is a guy I'd like in the 3rd-4th range if we haven't taken a CB by that time.

 

[CCBoy]

Apple could go in the late first, as well as Fuller. But if either are available at #34 I'd seriously consider them. I really like the DL in this draft and think there will be a few good ones available for us in the 2nd. I also wouldn't mind Derrick Henry in the 2nd. But with our need at CB, talent like Apple or Fuller would be quality picks there too.
Burns is a guy I'd like in the 3rd-4th range if we haven't taken a CB by that time.

Fuller in the 2nd and Burns in the 3rd, would make this camper happy. I want the pair to grow up together in a reconstructing Dallas secondary.