Draft Fallers

[cnuball21]

Dudes I like that I don't want to give up on.

Higgins: 1st round size, catch radius, body control and ball skills but not athleticism. I think he might struggle a bit to separate on the outside but has shown reps from the slot where he can kill the middle of the field, win in the redzone and be a beast on 50/50 balls downfield.

Epenesa: I was really hoping he'd run a 4.8 40 or lower to be an option at 17 but he dissapointed. Still has elite hands, solid tape and can win on the inside. Could be a Michael Bennett type player DLmen.

Laviska Shenault: Slower 40 time might've been a result of injury. More explosive than fast long speed, but love the burst, power, hands and ability after the catch.

Delpit: Above average eyes, instincts, athleticism and range but tackling need a lot work. Can it improve with coaching?

I wouldn't take any of these guys at 17, but what about a trade down or 2nd round?

 

[bdk76]

I'm a Clemson guy and love Higgins, your analysis is spot on, I see him as a low to mid twenties type of player.
Epenesa is a more talented Crawford imo, would hate him at 17 but he is a viable top 25-30 pick.
Shenault has got my head spinning. Is he a 1st round talent? I'm thinking more mid to late 2nd.
Delpits tackling issues are a concern but the instincts and athleticism are intriguing. I like him more than most, but not sure if i'd be happy with him at 17

 

[cnuball21]

I'm a Clemson guy and love Higgins, your analysis is spot on, I see him as a low to mid twenties type of player.
Epenesa is a more talented Crawford imo, would hate him at 17 but he is a viable top 25-30 pick.
Shenault has got my head spinning. Is he a 1st round talent? I'm thinking more mid to late 2nd.
Delpits tackling issues are a concern but the instincts and athleticism are intriguing. I like him more than most, but not sure if i'd be happy with him at 17

I agree. I’d be happy with Delpit in a trade down, but everyone else I think I’m going for in the 2nd.

 

[Landryhat73]

Think the ideal situation for a trade down is if 1 of the 4 tackles is still on the board or the QB Love.

 

[cnuball21]

Think the ideal situation for a trade down is if 1 of the 4 tackles is still on the board or the QB Love.

I love the idea of trading down if the board is wiped out and you get a good deal.

 

[Williamsboys]

I personally think this article "Draft Fallers" needs to be removed Don't give Jerrah any more incentive.

 

[xwalker]

Dudes I like that I don't want to give up on.

Higgins: 1st round size, catch radius, body control and ball skills but not athleticism. I think he might struggle a bit to separate on the outside but has shown reps from the slot where he can kill the middle of the field, win in the redzone and be a beast on 50/50 balls downfield.

Epenesa: I was really hoping he'd run a 4.8 40 or lower to be an option at 17 but he dissapointed. Still has elite hands, solid tape and can win on the inside. Could be a Michael Bennett type player DLmen.

Laviska Shenault: Slower 40 time might've been a result of injury. More explosive than fast long speed, but love the burst, power, hands and ability after the catch.

Delpit: Above average eyes, instincts, athleticism and range but tackling need a lot work. Can it improve with coaching?

I wouldn't take any of these guys at 17, but what about a trade down or 2nd round?

Higgins: Sold player but too many WRs in this draft to take him in the 1st.

Epenesa: Likely valued higher by 3-4 teams than 4-3 teams. The Cowboys have the less common situation of their Star DE (DLaw) being a Strong Side DE. At 275 Epenesa is too small for full time DT. He could play some run downs at Strong Side DE when DLaw is resting and move to DT in pass rushing situations but I'm not using a 1st round pick for that.

Laviska Shenault: Your description is perfect. Tough physical player build like a big RB at 6-5/8", 227 with thick legs. Good hands. Very good after the catch. The scheme appeared to get him open on a lot of his big catches but he had a great burst after the catch. Somewhere in the 2nd round.

Delpit: I wouldn't hate picking him at #17 depending on how the draft falls. He does need work on his tackling and sometimes takes overly aggressive angles but any tackling issues are not because he is avoiding contact. He shows good physicality and top notch athleticism.


I want to draft Kinlaw or trade down.